Powerlifting journey leads to gold medal for nursing officer  By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff  Stemming from an operational need on deployment in West Africa, one Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) member developed a passion for weightlifting that has now brought her a regional medal at her first competition.   Major (Maj) Kathryn […]

HMCS Windsor welcomes new Coxswain By Trident Staff  His Majesty’s Canadian Submarine (HMCS) Windsor marked a Change of Appointment on January 23, with Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Trish Inglis stepping into the role of Coxswain.   Along with the significance of welcoming a new member of the submarine’s command team, […]

Latest Sailor of the Quarter recipient shows “outstanding leadership and dedication”  By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff  At an assembly of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Fredericton’s ship’s company, Sailor 1st Class (S1) Jenna Muise was celebrated as an example of service and dedication, both in and out uniform, as they […]

The Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces issued a news release on January 27, 2025 regarding the recent death of a Royal Canadian Navy sailor. The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is deeply saddened to announce that the sailor lost during an incident in Halifax on January 24, 2025 was Petty Officer, 2nd […]

Lt(N) Maxwell Riley: A beekeeper with a good heart By RCN When Lieutenant(N) (Lt(N)) Maxwell Riley enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), he did not imagine how fulfilling his work would be. Now, in his position as the Marine System Engineering Officer onboard HMCS Windsor, the Nova Scotian is […]

Local Defence Team members showed their support for Mental Health awareness on January 22, marking Bell Let’s Talk day. This year’s campaign focused on youth mental health in Canada and encouraged donations to organizations that support youth mental health initiatives, including Integrated Youth Services, Jack.org, Kids Help Phone, National Association of Friendship Centres, Strongest […]

Advanced Naval Capabilities Unit sailors fly high at Bold Quest 24  By Lt(N) R. Davies, Uncrewed System Officer, ANCU From October to November 2024, Advanced Naval Capabilities Unit (ANCU) took part in Bold Quest 24, a significant multinational event hosted by the United States Joint Staff in Jacksonville, North Carolina. […]

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CFB Halifax goes to the dogs for charity  By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff Note: The next CFB Halifax Bring Your Dog to Work Day is set f0r Tuesday, January 28, 2025! Click here for more information. Staff at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax worked alongside their four-legged friends as the […]