New app provides CAF members easy and secure access to compensation and benefits  By DND  Active CAF Regular Force and Reserve Force members, the new mobile CAF Compensation and Benefits (C&B) smartphone application (app) is now live. The app allows you to securely view your pay statements in a few […]

“Can you hear me now?” – NAV COMM RQS2 Training at NFSA  By MS Danny Laplante, Naval Communicator Instructor, Naval Fleet School (Atlantic)   A unique training opportunity unfolded for seven students from the Naval Communicator (NAV COMM) Rank Qualification Sailor Second Class (RQS2) course in Halifax. Naval Fleet School (Atlantic) […]

Annual Navy Divers run set for November 9  By Trident Staff  Members of Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) (FDU(A) are ready for the 41st annual Navy Divers Run and fundraising campaign in support of the Christmas Daddies Telethon, and this year’s event looks a little different than in years past. For […]

HMCS Kootenay survivors gather 55 years after tragedy  By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff  Members of the “family” of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Kootenay, including survivors, family members, friends and colleagues, joined together on October 23 to mark 55 years since the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) worst peacetime accident at […]

Honouring exceptional dedication in the Defence community: The 23rd Annual Liz Hoffman Memorial Commendation Ceremony   By the Office of the Ombudsman  In a celebration of remarkable dedication and service, the 23rd annual Liz Hoffman Memorial Commendation ceremony recently honoured outstanding members of Canada’s Defence community. This prestigious commendation recognizes Canadian […]

2024 Youth Reporter Competition By CFMWS  Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2024 Youth Reporter Competition. This initiative is designed to inspire and engage young aspiring journalists and storytellers.   As National Newspaper Week celebrates the vital role newspapers play in delivering […]

PSP Halifax looks to revitalize flag football with training sessions Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff  Local military members with interest in flag football have been getting some professional pointers through a series of skill-building sessions on Stadacona’s Porteous Field.  Personnel Support Services (PSP) Halifax has partnered with Micah Brown of BATLX […]

Celebrating the trailblazers who redefined history and empower us today  By Kim Roberge, Civilian co-chair, Defence Women’s Advisory Organization (Halifax) Women’s History Month in Canada is recognized annually in October and is a vital time for acknowledging and celebrating the countless contributions of women throughout our history. It’s about shining […]

Warrant Officer Steve Dugas: From sky to sea By DND When Warrant Officer Steve Dugas was young, his father, Roland, often talked to him about the benefits of a career in the Canadian Armed Forces. But Dugas always replied that it did not interest him. Today, Dugas is the father […]