Updated guide supports military-connected children and youth  By DND  Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), in partnership with Kids Help Phone, has released an updated Guide to Working with Military-Connected Children and Youth.  The guide offers practical, evidence-informed tools to help those working with military-connected children and youth better […]

HMCS Charlottetown conducts rare Demolition-at-Sea Training during Pacific Transit  By Lt(N) Rosa Gutierrez  One never knows what hazards may be encountered at sea. Although rare, ships can come into contact with abandoned vessels, drifting sea containers, or other floating debris that threaten safe navigation. In a scenario like this, one […]

Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) gets ready for Christmas Daddies fundraiser run By Griffin Bjerke-Clarke, Trident Staff  The summer season isn’t quite over yet, but Sailor 1st Class (S1) Sam Phillips and the team at Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) (FDU(A)) are looking ahead. They’re focused on organizing and facilitating an upcoming […]

Making sense of pension buyback after parental leave By SISIP Financial The first few months after a new baby arrives are a lot of things, and organized is rarely one of them. Between the sleep deprivation, the mountain of tiny laundry, and learning to keep a small human alive, “pension […]

How the RCN is preparing to fight drones  By RCN  Once viewed as a nuisance on the battlefield, drones have evolved into a significant operational challenge in modern warfare. Their widespread use has forced militaries to adapt how they fight, challenging assumptions about the role and survivability of large, expensive […]

HMCS Ville de Québec reaches European waters with SNMG1  By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff  After months of preparation, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ville de Québec and its crew are putting that training into practice as they join a NATO task group on Operation REASSURANCE.  The Halifax-based frigate departed on July 15 for a planned […]

Sailor recognized for helping save a life during Indo-Pacific deployment  By Lt (N) Rosa Gutierrez  A Royal Canadian Navy sailor has been recognized by the Singaporean Civil Defence Force for helping save a person’s life after providing emergency first aid to an individual who suddenly collapsed.  At the time, His […]

Sailing into recovery: Warrior Sailing Canada brings camaraderie to injured veterans  By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff   For three days in June, the waters of The Northwest Arm became a place of healing, teamwork, and new beginnings.  From June 16-18, a dozen Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and veterans gathered at […]

RCN video celebrates over 100 Years of Naval Reserve history By Trident Staff A new documentary video released by the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) details the history of the Naval Reserve Unit, from the unit’s founding in 1913 to its pivotal role in the Second World War and the Cold […]

  HMCS Margaret Brooke welcomes new CO as ship heads for refit  By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff  His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Margaret Brooke has undergone a change of command following a two-year tenure under Commander (Cdr) Teri Share that saw the ship achieve a number of historic firsts for […]