The crew of HMCS Fredericton have been recognized for their hard work through an extremely difficult year, receiving the 2020 Admiral’s Cup during a presentation on November 17. The Admiral’s Cup is presented annually to the ship that demonstrates the best “Efficiency, Morale and Leadership” during the previous calendar year, […]
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Volume 54, Issue 24, November 30, 2020
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Hidden Hero at CFB Halifax
Members of Op ARTEMIS thank a Hidden Hero at CFB Halifax By Lt(N) Melissa Kia, Op ARTEMIS Roto 14 PAO Art Gilbert is a Commissionaire who stands watch over CFB Halifax’s well-known Juno Tower. Little do most know of the extraordinary history of this humble and soft-spoken man. A veteran, […]
“We must never forget them”
“We must never forget them” By Cdr (ret’d) Len Canfield, Nova Scotia Naval Association of Canada Remembrance Day ceremonies this year may have been limited due to COVID-19 but this did not detract from the recognition and honor accorded all those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice. Public health […]
Remembrance Day beneath the waves
Remembrance Day beneath the waves By Capt László Cserházi, 5th Canadian Division Many Canadians marked Remembrance Day this year with small, socially distanced ceremonies. But unlike the rest of the country, past and current members of 5th Canadian Division marked a ceremony on HMCS Saguenay, alongside past and current members […]
Trident employee says goodbye to the editor’s chair
Face of Base: Virginia Beaton Well-known Trident employee says goodbye to the editor’s chair This week, we are honoured to feature a well-known and respected member of the local Defence community as our #FaceofBaseHFX: Virginia Beaton! Born in Toronto but a Halifax resident most of her life, Virginia began working […]
HMCS Harry DeWolf proficiency sail
HMCS Harry DeWolf sails under the Confederation Bridge between Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick on November 25. The ship is continuing with proficiency sails and will conduct further trials, testing and readiness training through the winter ahead of its commissioning in 2021.
Remembering the fallen, 75 years later
Presentation aims to give closure to relative of Second World War airman By Virginia Beaton, Trident Staff Flight Lieutenant Frank Dotten was just 22 years old when he was killed when his plane crashed during a bombing run over Nuremberg on March 17, 1945. Seventy-five years later, Ervan Gould, F/Lt […]
Key events of the Battle of the Atlantic: November
Key events of the Battle of the Atlantic: November By CPO1 (ret’d) Pat Devenish, Canadian Naval Memorial Trust November 6, 1940 – HMCS Ottawa in consort with HMS Harvester operating off Ireland sink the Italian submarine Faa di Bruno. Initially attacked on the surface by gunfire from both vessels, the […]
Exercise Coalition Virtual Flag
CAF participates in remote Exercise Coalition Virtual Flag By Lt(N) Peter Bigelow, NTDC(A) “Working remotely” may be a new and welcome term most of our society is starting to discover but the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), along with our international allies, have been exercising this capability for years, and it […]
