Vimy oak sapling planted at Camp Hill Veterans Memorial Garden By Virginia Beaton, Trident Staff A bit of Vimy Ridge is now part of the Veterans Memorial Garden at Camp Hill Veterans Memorial Hospital. Richard Ratcliffe, a Royal Canadian Navy veteran who served in HMCS Nootka during the Korean War, […]
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Stadacona Band headed to Belgium
Stadacona Band ready to mark armistice centenary in Belgium By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The Stadacona Band of Maritime Forces Atlantic is often called on to represent Canada at special events and commemorations at home and abroad, but few have carried the importance that comes with the band’s next tasking. […]
Saying goodbye to STADPLEX
Saying goodbye to a piece of Navy history By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff In 1943, at the height of the Second World War, the Royal Canadian Navy had a much larger footprint in Halifax than it does today, and with tens of thousands of young men signing up to serve […]
New CO at Sea Training Atlantic
Capt(N) Jean Couillard (left), Outgoing Commanding Officer (CO) of Sea Training Atlantic signs command over to Cdr Nathan Decicco during the Change of Command ceremony held in D-166. Cmdre Craig Skjerpen, Commander Canadian Fleet Atlantic, was the presiding officer during the Change of Command ceremony on September 21, 2018.
BLog member receives Sacrifice Medal
Sgt Ernest White, a member of Base Logistics, was presented the Sacrifice Medal by CFB Halifax Base Commander Capt(N) David Mazur at base headquarters on October 17. The medal recognizes Sgt White’s sacrifice and commitment for his multiple tours completed while a member of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) including […]
Asterix making friends at sea
MV Asterix making friends at sea, says Federal Fleet CEO By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff MV Asterix, the Royal Canadian Navy’s interim supply ship, has been in service supporting RCN ship for less than a year, but is already proving itself worthy of the role, according to the CEO of […]
Blog volunteers at Ward 5 holiday dinner
Military members from CFB Halifax’s Base Logistics branch were on hand to help serve meals to community members during the Ward 5 Neighbourhood Centre Thanksgiving dinner on October 5. JOE CHAPUT, BASE EXECUTIVE SERVICES
HMCS Charlottetown CO living the dream
Living the dream – Cdr Nancy Setchell, Commanding Officer, HMCS Charlottetown by Mike Avery, MARLANT PA Born and raised in Midland, Ontario, Cdr Nancy Setchell is currently living a dream come true as the Commanding Officer of HMCS Charlottetown. Her journey in the Royal Canadian Navy began in 1995 when […]
Harry DeWolf CO and crew
Harry DeWolf CO and crew ready for the next step By Ryan Melanson, Trident News While the recent naming ceremony for the future HMCS Harry DeWolf marked a major milestone for the government’s National Shipbuilding Strategy and for the team at Irving Shipbuilding, it was also a special day for […]
Harry DeWolf naming ceremony
Future HMCS Harry DeWolf given official title at naming ceremony By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The Royal Canadian Navy has marked yet another milestone on the way to accepting its first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS), with the future Navy vessel being officially given the title Harry DeWolf during […]
