Padre’s Corner: What is a gift? By LCol Dennis Newhook, Formation Chaplain, MARLANT & JTFA   This time of year is filled with a lot of requests for gifts of varying sorts, from monetary, presents and volunteering just to mention a few. We are asked to bring gifts to office events, […]

Commander MARLANT Christmas Message By Rear-Admiral Josée Kurtz, Commander, Maritime Forces Atlantic and Joint Task Force Atlantic Team, The Holiday season is upon us and as such, I would like to extend my heartfelt wishes to every member of Maritime Forces Atlantic’s Defence Team, with my sincere hope that we […]

By Fardous Hosseiny, President and CEO, Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families As we enter the festive period, for many the season is one of joy as they look forward to Family gatherings, travelling and parties. However, for some Veterans and their Families, the season can be a time that […]

RAdm Josée Kurtz, Commander of Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT) and Joint Task Force Atlantic, hosted an Honours and Awards ceremony on November 16, recognizing more than 25 members of the formation with awards including the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, the Canadian Joint Operations Command Commendation, Commander MARLANT Commendation, […]

Hosting a safe holiday party By The Health Promotion Team, Have you considered reducing alcohol at your party? Seriously, hear us out…  It is the season to celebrate with friends, family, and coworkers. Traditionally, that means copious amounts of alcohol. But it seems the culture has been starting to shift. […]

Sailor of the Quarter: More accolades for S1 Duffy By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Sailor 1st Class (S1) Derek Duffy will soon be stepping away from HMCS Ville de Québec for his next tech course, and if his recent accolades are any indication, he’ll be leaving big shoes to fill […]

Holiday Message from the CFB Halifax Base Commander, Capt(N) Andy MacKenzie  Local Defence Team, As we approach the end of another calendar year, I express my sincere gratitude and admiration for the exceptional dedication, professionalism, and success demonstrated by our CFB Halifax team throughout 2023. The collective achievements of our […]

MARLANT Energy Awareness Week 2023  By MARLANT Safety & Environment MARLANT Energy Awareness Week (EAW) took place from November 20-24, 2023. During the week, representatives from MARLANT Safety & Environment and Forces for Energy Efficiency set up informational booths to educate and raise awareness on energy conservation and to highlight […]

Calling nominations for the Deputy Minister (DM) Commendations Wellness award By DND Do you know a Defence Team member or Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) member who has significantly improved mental and physical well-being in the workplace? If they’ve had a positive impact on you, it’s your turn to return the […]