RAdm Hugh Francis Pullen: A legacy of naval excellence and philanthropy  By Naval Training Group   Joining the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) as a Naval Cadet in 1920, Rear-Admiral (RAdm) Hugh Francis Pullen had no idea he had just embarked on what would be remembered as a legacy of naval service. […]

Sailor of the Quarter sets a “remarkable example”   By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff  There was no shortage of accolades for Sailor 1st Class (S1) Raven Night as she was awarded Sailor of the Quarter for her volunteerism and hard work — both in and out of uniform.   S1 Night is […]

Coxswain brothers mentor future leaders By RCN With a collective 52 years of service, Joe and Dan Dagenais are a perfect example of family ties and dedication as Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Coxswains in the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). Younger brother Joe began his service in 1994. Motivated by […]

Dockyard rock climbing program reaching new heights  By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff   A unique workday exercise program is gaining popularity at the Fleet Fitness and Sport Centre at His Majesty’s Canadian (HMC) Dockyard. Three days a week, rock climbers of all skill levels meet up to ascend the gym’s large […]

Padre’s Corner: How do we remember? By Capt Meg Nicholls Chaplain, CFB Halifax Throughout the year there are many moments which cause us to stop and give our attention to what has passed. From events like the death of a loved one or the anniversary of a personal tragedy, to […]

Campaign to combat period poverty runs through May   By Kim Roberge Civilian Co Chair, DWAO Halifax  CFB Halifax, 12 Wing Shearwater and the Defence Women’s Advisory Organization have kicked off their annual Period Poverty Drive in support of Feed Nova Scotia.   Each May, in recognition of Menstrual Hygiene Month (May […]

Maritime aviation community marks RCAF centennial   By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff  While the evening of April 11 was all about celebrating 100 years of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) at 12 Wing Shearwater, the event’s keynote speaker also found time to honour the RCAF’s long-time partner in maritime aviation, […]

Second World War whaler has new home at CFB Halifax  By Trident Staff,  A newly restored piece of naval history is now on display at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax.   A Second World War-era Admiralty trawler whaler was delivered to the lobby of Stadacona’s Consolidated Seamanship Training Facility (S120) […]

‘Big significance’ to HMCS Montréal’s Indo-Pacific deployment By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Montréal recently left its home port of Halifax to cross the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans on a 6-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific region as part of Operation Horizon. The purpose of the […]

NATO Naval Chiefs focus on warfighting readiness By NATO Allied Maritime Command NATO’s Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) hosted Allied nations’ fleet commanders, operational directors, and other senior leaders for the Maritime Operational Commanders’ Conference (MOCC) 2024 at its headquarters in Northwood, England, April 16-18.    ‘Faced with war on the European […]