Shearwater’s Wally Buckoski recognized for decades of service  By Trident Staff  If you’ve spent any time at all at 12 Wing Shearwater, you probably know Wally Buckoski.  After more than 40 years supporting military members, families, and community events at 12 Wing Shearwater and Canadian Forces Base Halifax, the “Shearwater Swatter” has received national recognition through the Canadian Forces […]

Small parts, big potential for 3D printing at FMF Cape Scott  By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff  Additive manufacturing technology is beginning to find its footing in naval maintenance and training work at Fleet Maintenance Facility (FMF) Cape Scott, where personnel are exploring the use of 3D printing for applications ranging from replacement components to detailed […]

Hike Cape Split with the CAF Social League  The CAF Social League is heading back to one of its most popular destinations, with the next Cape Split Day Hike planned for Saturday, May 30.  Participants can expect a 13.2-kilometre trek through stunning old-growth and coastal conifer forests, with views of […]

Our Lady of Assumption Military Chapel supports MFRC Pantry   By Lt(N) Maxwell Ojukwu, BTL Chaplain, MARLANT & JTFA  This spring, Lieutenant (N) Maxwell Ojukwu and the Pastoral team of Our Lady of Assumption (OLA) Military Chapel, Shearwater, visited the Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre (H&R MFRC) and donated 1,000$ to support the MFRC food program for serving military members and their families. A donation in the same […]

HMCS Sackville returns to service, carries veterans on final voyage  By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff  The world’s last surviving Flower-class corvette, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Sackville K181, ceremonially returned to the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) on May 15, 85 years, to the day, after it first launched.   The recommissioning marks a historic […]

Applications open for CAF Women in Sport Program  By Trident Staff  Applications are now being accepted for the 2026/2027 cycle of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Women in Sport Program, an initiative aimed at supporting greater participation and leadership opportunities for women in sports across the CAF.  The program provides funding to bases and wings to help develop local […]

Mariners Battle to Bronze at CAF basketball nationals  By Trident Staff,  The Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax Mariners fell short of the top prize but captured third place at the recent Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) National Basketball Championship, held April 26–30 at CFB Borden.  The Mariners faced off against top […]

Global Combat Ship partners convene in Halifax, welcome Norway to User Group  By Trident Staff  From April 20 to 24, 2026, Canada hosted the 16th Global Combat Ship (GCS) User Group Meeting at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax, bringing together international partners working on a common next-generation warship design.  The working-level forum […]

FMF Cape Scott conducts Link 22 Testing with French Ship Bretagne By Gabrielle Brunette, FMF Cape Scott In February, Fleet Maintenance Facility (FMF) Cape Scott successfully collaborated with the Marine Nationale to conduct Link 22 (L‑22) testing with the French Ship (FS) Bretagne and a NH‑90 CAIMAN helicopter.  This marked the first […]

Watch Sail GP from George’s Island: Great prizes at DND Family Days By PSP Halifax  Prize draws are always a highlight at DND Family Days, and the 2026 edition will be no different. From toys, games and bicycles to home good, event tickets, and great travel packages, there will be giveaways to excite all our attendees!   As […]