Family of late Gulf War veteran awarded memorial cross By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Ten years after his death from an aggressive brain tumour, the family of Gulf War veteran PO1 Richard Mohr was awarded the Memorial Cross during a ceremony at Stadacona’s St. Brendan’s Chapel on November 11. The […]
Other News
‘Til We Meet Again concert
Army Band plays ‘Til We Meet Again concert By Virginia Beaton, Trident Staff It was an afternoon of music, memories, and laughter at the 17th annual ‘Til We Meet Again concert at the Paul O’Regan Hall of the Halifax Central Library. Held on Saturday, November 10, the concert was presented […]
Standing on guard
LS Harveer Gill of HMCS Fredericton stands as the RCN sentry on Remembrance Day at the War Memorial in Ottawa. He was one of seven CAF members and a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to participate in the 2018 Remembrance Day Sentry Program.
Volume 52, Issue 24, November 26, 2018
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Underwater pumpkin carving in Gagetown
Base Gagetown’s scuba club holds annual underwater pumpkin carving contest By Michelle Savage, Army Public Affairs – with files from Gagetown Gazette newspaper The recreational Tankers Scuba Club located at 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown puts a twist on a Halloween tradition with their annual underwater pumpkin diving and […]
Networking Fair attracts large crowd
Defence Team members and students attend the National Defence Team Career and Networking Fair on October 17 at the Piers Military Community Centre. Personal development specialists, career transition program experts and hiring managers were on hand to help attendees learn more about the diverse and available occupations within the Public […]
Boatswains… sew what?
Boatswains… sew what? By Capt Jenn Jackson, Op Caribbe PAO When one thinks of the job of a Boatswain, sewing is probably not something that comes to mind. But sewing is in fact part of a Boatswain’s job on ship and during OPERATION CARIBBE, one Boatswain is doing just that. […]
STADPLEX doors officially closed
STADPLEX doors officially closed after 75 years By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff It was the end of an era for fitness and sports at CFB Halifax on October 31, as the STADPLEX gym, open on the base since 1943, officially ceased operations. To mark the bittersweet moment, a small group […]
From HMCS Protecteur to MV Asterix
Former HMCS Protecteur crew adapting to life on board MV Asterix By Sgt R.D. MacPherson, NRU Asterix HMCS Protecteur, the lead ship of the decommissioned Protecteur-class replenishment oilers, had a storied and illustrious 46 years of service with the Royal Canadian Navy. For the majority of her crew, from her […]
NOPFWI marks CAF Sports Day
On October 19, members of CANDET at Naval Ocean Processing Facility Whidbey Island (NOPFWI) participated in a 5km run for CAF Sports Day.
