The Massachusetts-Halifax Relief Commission Public Health Unit By Lisa McNiven, Collections Assistant, Naval Museum of Halifax Stadacona has a long tradition of supporting naval families. One of the lesser known chapters in this rich history is that of Admiralty House. This house has served many purposes during its 200 years; […]
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Navy 10K set for August 18
Register now for 34th annual Navy 10K By Trident Staff Fitness and Sports has always been hugely important at CFB Halifax, and in 1944, as personnel prepared for the operation that would begin the end of the Second World War, they relied on Navy sporting events and facilities to keep […]
RCEME 75th anniversary
Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers celebrate 75th Anniversary By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The corps of the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers are celebrating their 75th Anniversary in 2019, and members in Halifax marked the occasion on May 15, RCEME Day, with a special 75th Anniversary parade at […]
Padre’s Corner
Coping with global trauma By Lt(N) Padre Graeme Carruth “That’s it! I’m done with watching the news!” Every week I hear some version of that phrase. Many or maybe all of us, get sick of listening to the barrage of horrific news that bombards us. The news of global tragedy […]
CFAEP graduation parade
CFAEP graduates ready to take the next step By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff After a challenging three-week introduction to life in the CAF, the latest participants in the Canadian Forces Aboriginal Entry Program (CFAEP) were on parade at the new Windsor Park Armoury for a graduation ceremony on May 17. […]
Former CFAEP participant gives back
CFAEP brings back memories for recruiter By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff When PO2 Katerina Stewart signed up for the Aboriginal Pre-Recruit Training Course in 2002, she was young, unsure about her future after high school, and just looking for a taste of what military life might offer. “I decided to […]
MARLANT/JTFA Honours and Awards
US medal among presentations at MARLANT/JTFA Honours and Awards ceremony By Trident Staff LCol David Coker served as the CO of Canadian Role 2 Medical Treatment Facility during Operation INHERENT RESOLVE from April – October 2017, supporting the American-led mission against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Our counterparts […]
Platinum score on FORCE Test
PO2 Lieu achieves Platinum in the CAF FORCE Test By Mona Ghiz, MARLANT PA PO2 Hoa Lieu recently hit her fitness goal by reaching Platinum in the FORCE Operational Fitness Evaluation. Achieving an almost perfect score of 398 out of 400, she has accomplished a feat only one percent of […]
HMCS St. John’s gets recognition from CDS
HMCS St. John’s crews recognized for exceptional service By the Royal Canadian Navy The Chief of the Defence Staff, Gen Jonathan Vance, recognized two crews of HMCS St. John’s on April 4 for their exceptional service and performance during 2017. The Canadian Forces Unit Commendation is a group award created […]
Swimming in the CAF
CFAST swimmer making the most of fitness opportunities By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff When PO2 Courtney Lambert joined the CAF six years ago, she didn’t consider herself a swimmer, and a busy career as a musician left little time to focus on health and fitness. Now, she’s a member of […]