Recruitment campaign underway for ‘The best job in the Navy’ By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff When asked what he loves about his job, Master Sailor (MS) Mark Littler, a clearance diver at Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) (FDU(A)), doesn’t skip a beat. “It’s the best job in the Navy. Diving is […]
Other News
Vice-Admiral Topshee’s Flag Hoist Signal / Signal de hissage des pavillons du vice-amiral Topshee
Vice-Admiral Topshee’s Flag Hoist Signal I am proud to assume command of the Royal Canadian Navy. In this era of diminished trust in senior leadership, I recognize that I must earn your confidence. I promise that the RCN will place as much importance on character as it does on competence […]
Stadacona Band takes base curling titles
Stadacona Band takes base curling titles By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The Stadacona Band’s unit office in Windsor Park is just steps away from the CFB Halifax Curling Club, which makes for plenty of chances for band members to pick up the sport or get some quick practice in on […]
New Commander for the Royal Canadian Navy
Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee assumed leadership of the Royal Canadian Navy from Vice-Admiral Craig Baines, during the Commander Royal Canadian Navy Change of Command at Her Majesty’s Canadian Dockyard Halifax, NJ Jetty on May 30. The Chief of the Defence Staff, General Wayne Eyre, presided over the ceremony. Left to right: […]
HMCS Harry DeWolf busts add to smugglers’ blues
HMCS Harry DeWolf busts add to smugglers’ blues Peter Mallett, The Lookout HMCS Harry DeWolf and its crew continue to protect North America from illegal narcotics in the high seas. The Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel recently participated in two interdictions and seized a combined 386 kilograms of cocaine with […]
Volume 56, édition 11, 30 mai 2018
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Royals visit with Canadian Rangers
Prince Charles is presented with the first 75th Canadian Ranger Anniversary coin by a Junior Canadian Ranger from Fort Resolution, which is part of 1 Canadian Ranger Patrol Group in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories on May 19. The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall were visiting as part of […]
Pink Shirt Day sponsors thanked after another successful year
Pink Shirt Day sponsors thanked after another successful year By Trident Staff Pink Shirt Day 2022 was a hit at CFB Halifax, with nearly $4,000 raised just through shirt sales and plenty of participation around the base on February 23. The campaign encourages people to wear a pink shirt as […]
Overboard drills and other stunts: HMCS Brandon’s family day sail
Overboard drills and other stunts: HMCS Brandon’s family day sail By Kateryna Bandura, The Lookout Surrounded by 30 civilians on the deck of HMCS Brandon, Petty Officer Second Class (PO2) Lance Ingeberg explained the person overboard exercise unfolding in the water before them. “The fleet standard is five minutes, from […]
Royal Canadian Navy launches new Mentorship Program for all / La Marine royale canadienne lance un nouveau programme de mentorat pour tous
Royal Canadian Navy launches new Mentorship Program for all By RCN, Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) sailors at all ranks and civilian employees at all levels now have a mentorship program to call their own. Personnel are invited to attend the program’s first session, which will take place on May 26 […]