By DND, As part of Strong, Secure, Engaged, (SSE 7), the Government of Canada is modernizing the CAF Honours and Awards system to ensure military members’ service to Canada is recognized in a more timely and appropriate manner. This initiative encompasses the modernization of the overseas service recognition framework. The […]
Other News
Battle of the Atlantic: Op DRUMBEAT
Op DRUMBEAT: U-boats wreak havoc along the eastern seaboard By CPO1 (ret’d) Patrick Devenish, Canadian Naval Memorial Trust It was the late evening at the Wolf’s Lair when the message came in; “Japan began hostilities with the United States on 7 December. At 1930 hours Central European time, strong air […]
Update from CTF 150
Great start for Australian-led Combined Task Force 150 By Lt(N) Tony Wright, CTF 150 Public Affairs Officer In a little over a week, Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150), led by Australia with a staff of Australians, Canadians, and New Zealanders, have conducted a pair of successful boardings netting almost […]
Welcome home, HMCS Halifax
HMCS Halifax arrived back in Halifax on January 24 after completing a 6-month deployment on Op REASSURANCE as the Flagship for Standing NATO Maritime Group Two, focusing on maritime security and deterrence measures in the Mediterranean and southern Europe. HMCS Fredericton departed earlier in the week and is now en route to […]
Recognition for MFRC staff
12 Wing firefighter thanks MFRC and IWK staff By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff When Cpl Kwaku Amoateng’s son Jordan was diagnosed with autism at the age of three, the news was overwhelming. He was concerned about Jordan’s education and development in the years ahead, and unsure where to turn for […]
Operation LENTUS 20-01
Following an incredible snow storm in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canadian Armed Forces members have been deployed to begin assisting those in need, doing house checks and helping with snow removal. The deployment began with 200 members, and is relying heavily on Reserve Force personnel who reside in the communities hit […]
HMCS Montreal hits the ice
Junior ranks claim HMCS Montreal hockey trophy By Trident Staff It’s no secret that hockey is a big deal for sailors aboard HMCS Montreal, who often feel a special connection to the ship’s namesake city and it’s famed NHL team. It’s only fitting then, that the ship’s list of year-end […]
Humbling experience on Op DISTINCTION
PO1 connects with family history during Italian campaign commemorations By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff A CFB Halifax member says her recent Operation DISTINCTION deployment to Italy inspired her to learn more about her grandfather’s Second World War service, leading to a memorable experience for her and her family. PO1 Deanne […]
Sleep: The key to mental wellness
By Maj Nadine Rancier, MSW, RSW, CF H Svcs C (A) With the 2020 Bell Let’s Talk campaign in full swing, the Mental Health Services team at Canadian Forces Health Services Centre (Atlantic) has produced an article to raise awareness of the importance of sleep and how individuals’ sleep patterns […]
Supporting Bell Let’s Talk Day
CAF members from 12 Wing Shearwater, 5th Canadian Division, CFB Halifax and Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) join together on January 13 for a group photo, taken from a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter, in honour of the 2020 Bell Let’s Talk campaign.