Going beyond Pink Shirt Day By Sydney MacLeod, CFB Halifax PA Intern Inspired by a humble act of kindness in small-town Nova Scotia, Pink Shirt Day goes to show just how powerful one simple act of kindness can be. What started out as a stand against bullying has evolved into […]
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CFB Halifax Base Divisions
Honours and awards presented at CFB Halifax Base Divisions By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Efforts have been made over recent months to hold Base Divisions more regularly at CFB Halifax, and the trend is continuing into the new year. The latest Divisions were held on January 15, with members from […]
HMCS Ottawa ready to fight
Combat Systems Engineering: Ensuring HMCS Ottawa is Ready to Fight By Capt Jenn Jackson, HMCS Ottawa PAO When most people think of the engineering department on a ship, they focus on those who are responsible to keep the ship floating and moving – two very vital requirements at sea. However, […]
Changes to service medals announced
By DND, As part of Strong, Secure, Engaged, (SSE 7), the Government of Canada is modernizing the CAF Honours and Awards system to ensure military members’ service to Canada is recognized in a more timely and appropriate manner. This initiative encompasses the modernization of the overseas service recognition framework. The […]
Battle of the Atlantic: Op DRUMBEAT
Op DRUMBEAT: U-boats wreak havoc along the eastern seaboard By CPO1 (ret’d) Patrick Devenish, Canadian Naval Memorial Trust It was the late evening at the Wolf’s Lair when the message came in; “Japan began hostilities with the United States on 7 December. At 1930 hours Central European time, strong air […]
Update from CTF 150
Great start for Australian-led Combined Task Force 150 By Lt(N) Tony Wright, CTF 150 Public Affairs Officer In a little over a week, Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150), led by Australia with a staff of Australians, Canadians, and New Zealanders, have conducted a pair of successful boardings netting almost […]
Recognition for MFRC staff
12 Wing firefighter thanks MFRC and IWK staff By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff When Cpl Kwaku Amoateng’s son Jordan was diagnosed with autism at the age of three, the news was overwhelming. He was concerned about Jordan’s education and development in the years ahead, and unsure where to turn for […]
HMCS Montreal hits the ice
Junior ranks claim HMCS Montreal hockey trophy By Trident Staff It’s no secret that hockey is a big deal for sailors aboard HMCS Montreal, who often feel a special connection to the ship’s namesake city and it’s famed NHL team. It’s only fitting then, that the ship’s list of year-end […]
Humbling experience on Op DISTINCTION
PO1 connects with family history during Italian campaign commemorations By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff A CFB Halifax member says her recent Operation DISTINCTION deployment to Italy inspired her to learn more about her grandfather’s Second World War service, leading to a memorable experience for her and her family. PO1 Deanne […]
Sleep: The key to mental wellness
By Maj Nadine Rancier, MSW, RSW, CF H Svcs C (A) With the 2020 Bell Let’s Talk campaign in full swing, the Mental Health Services team at Canadian Forces Health Services Centre (Atlantic) has produced an article to raise awareness of the importance of sleep and how individuals’ sleep patterns […]