Reducing our carbon footprint at CFB Halifax By Elizabeth Sharpe, CFB Halifax PA Intern Technology is constantly evolving to adapt to our ever-changing needs as a society, and green technology – meant to reduce human impact on the environment – is a great example of one of these adaptive technologies. […]

Reflecting on the importance of connection and the tradition of the Eagle Staff By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff While in-person gatherings are not possible for this year’s Indigenous Awareness Week, PO1 Katerina Stewart plans to look for ways to celebrate and connect with other Indigenous members virtually. “I like to […]

Padre’s Corner: Life in lockdown By Padre Lt(N) Tim Parker Base Chaplain, ‘They must live alone; they must live outside the camp.’ -Leviticus 13.46 Before COVID-19, we lived a very full way of life, and now we are struggling to adapt to a more deprived way of life. Constant quarantine, […]

By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff After a severe injury during basic training ten years ago, Stadacona Band member S1 Jack Brownell drew from his years of music and academic training to help him get through a long rehabilitation process — that and the PSP Reconditioning team at CFB Halifax, whose […]

Cadet finds opportunity amidst pandemic By Hannah Meagher Phones are ringing, planes are landing, and a pilot is asking for a weather advisory as three more planes enter the circuit. This is an average day at the Allan J. MacEachen Regional Airport in Port Hastings, but before working here, I […]

Shared experiences connect Navy ship’s divers across generations By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Training to be a ship’s diver is one of the most physically and mentally demanding challenges that a Royal Canadian Navy sailor can take on. Candidates spend six weeks being pushed to the limits by senior instructors […]

How organ donation and RCN support is helping a grieving family  By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff When Chris Williams died following a catastrophic car crash near his home in West Chezzetcook on July 25, 2019, his family took comfort in knowing his organs would go on to save other lives. […]

By RAdm Luc Cassivi, Champion, Defence Team Pride Advisory Organization The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia is a day to reflect on our attitudes towards others, to confront and overcome our biases. It is also an opportunity to acknowledge that around the world, LGBTQ2+ individuals are still the […]

By Sarah-Jean Mannette, Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre Like much of this year, the pandemic has created many challenges. It has also created opportunities to connect with people in alternative and creative ways. One such opportunity is the annual event to recognize volunteers who support military members and […]