By Kathleen Bayliss-Byrne, Dietitian, CF H Svcs C (A) Each individual person has their own unique needs based on their health, their preferences, their culture and their food traditions. Finding what may be “good for you” is not the same for everyone. Think about the traditions you experience and share […]
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Remembering Vimy, the last military police working dog
Remembering Vimy, the last military police working dog By MPU Halifax It is with great sadness we announce the passing of the last military police working dog, Vimy, on the morning of September 13, 2021. Vimy was named to commemorate the great battle of Vimy Ridge during the First World […]
CD presentation at MARLANT HQ N8
Lt(N) Graham Stark was presented with his Canadian Forces Decoration (CD) on September 23 by Cdr Matthew Otoupal, Formation Comptroller. This decoration is awarded to members who have completed 12 years of military service within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Lt(N) Stark joined the CAF in 2003 as a Reservist […]
Operation Backpack a continued success during Arctic deployments
Operation Backpack a continued success during Arctic deployments By Lt(N) Lisa Tubb, HMCS Harry DeWolf As another school year started at Inuujaq School in Arctic Bay, Nunavut, on August 25, students in a Grade Four class were writing their names on desk placards as the day ended. Little did they […]
Be a flu fighter: Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Clinics 2021/2022
Be a flu fighter! By Lt Falyn Cavanagh-Dollard, RN, BScN CF H Svcs C (A) Influenza (“flu”) is a highly contagious viral respiratory infection. It is spread person-to-person by respiratory droplets either directly through coughs or sneezes, or indirectly by contaminated hands or surfaces. The ideal time for getting your […]
HMCS Charlottetown grants wishes with run across PEI
Members of the ship’s company of HMCS Charlottetown recently wrapped up their 18th annual Run for Wishes Campaign from October 2-6. The team completed a relay-style run across Prince Edward Island through the five days, stopping in multiple communities to meet with supporters, local Royal Canadian Legion branches, Make-A-Wish Canada […]
Volume 55, Issue 21, October 18, 2021
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Exercise DYNAMIC MARINER brings together 12 NATO partners
Exercise DYNAMIC MARINER brings together 12 NATO partners By MARCOM PA 12 NATO Allies participated in the NATO exercises DYNAMIC MARINER-21 and JOINT WARRIOR 21-2 off the coast of the United Kingdom from September 18-30. Exercise DYNAMIC MARINER tests NATO’s Response Force Maritime Component (NRF/M) and interoperability with NATO forces, […]
TDL-400 JICO Course: Exercise CUTLASS FURY 21
TDL-400 JICO Course: Exercise CUTLASS FURY 21 By Brian Clancy, DMSC Comox “Lose sight, lose the fight” goes the old fighter pilot adage. In modern warfare however, this is even more valid due to the complexity and speed of engagements. By applying today’s advanced Tactical Data Link (TDL) technology to […]
Halifax Wanderers to host 2021 DND Appreciation Match / Les Halifax Wanderers accueillent le match de reconnaissance de 2021 envers le MDN
Halifax Wanderers to host 2021 DND Appreciation Match By Elizabeth Sharpe, CFB Halifax Public Affairs Intern On October 23, the Halifax Wanderers Football (soccer) Club of the Canadian Premier League will once again be hosting a Department of National Defence (DND) / Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Appreciation Match. The game […]