Registration open for DEFSEC Atlantic 2023 By Trident Staff Registration is now open for this year’s installment of the Canadian Defence Security and Aerospace Exhibition (DEFSEC) Atlantic, taking place from October 3-5 at the Halifax Convention Centre. As always, currently serving CAF members are invited to register for the week’s […]

Future fleet being shaped by today’s sailors By the CSC project team The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project recently achieved another major design milestone. In April, 16 sailors from coast to coast arrived at the Human Performance Lab in Dahlgren, Virginia, where they participated in the validation of a full-scale […]

Get Out & Go!: DND Family Days returns June 23-24 By PSP Halifax After three years of hiatus, DND Family Days is back this summer at CFB Halifax! Presented by Personnel Support Programs (PSP) and Sobeys, the event is set for Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24, and organizers […]

SNMG2 demonstrates flexibility and strength in the Mediterranean Sea By NATO MARCOM Public Affairs Over the past few weeks, Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) has engaged in multiple activities throughout the Mediterranean, showcasing its reach and seamless integration with Allied navies. While SNMG2’s flagship USS James E. Williams patrolled […]

Health Promotion: Summer programming now open By the Health Promotion Team Health Promotion is offering several summer programs until the end of June. June will be the last month where certain courses are offered until our fall schedule begins in September. If you require any mandatory courses, now is your […]

After 43 years of service, it’s the people, says CPO2 Gourlay By RCN “It was an honour to receive that,” says Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class (CPO2), Jeffrey Gourlay of his Canadian Forces Decoration 3rd Clasp, recognizing his remarkable 43 years with the Royal Canadian Navy. “But it was not […]

“The Fruit Machine” viewing event sparks awareness and discussion By DND “Leadership is everyone’s responsibility. When it comes to culture, everyone is a leader.” With those words, Director General Culture MGen Jeannot Boucher brought to a close the April 13th Department of National Defence (DND) showing of the film “The […]

RCN Digital Leadership: Cdr Donald Thompson-Greiff By Elizabeth Wolfe, Business Analyst/Technical Advisor, Naval Personnel and Training Group In this series, we showcase digital leadership across the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) to illustrate how our enterprise solutions are successfully leveraged for the benefit of our teams. Born and raised in Calgary, […]

A message from the Defence Team 2SLGBTQI+ Champion: LGBTQPHOBIAS are irrational fears By BGen Roger Scott, Defence Team 2SLGBTQI+ Champion May 17 marks the International day against homophobia, transphobia, & biphobia (IDAHOBIT). Created in 2004 to draw attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex […]