NEP sailors among new crop of ship’s divers By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff A group of Naval Experience Program participants became the first from the program to graduate from the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) Ship’s Diver course on May 17. The course wrapped up with a small graduation ceremony at […]
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HMCS Frédérick Rolette one step closer to service
On May 25 in Halifax, the future His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Frédérick Rolette was officially named in honour of the French-Canadian naval hero, First Lieutenant Frédérick Rolette, who served our country with great distinction throughout the War of 1812. The fifth of six Harry DeWolf-class vessels, this marks an […]
VAdm Andrew Laurence Collier: A life of service and devotion
VAdm Andrew Laurence Collier: A life of service and devotion By Sabina Kukurudziak, Naval Training Group Monday, June 3 marks what would have been the 100th birthday of Vice-Admiral (VAdm) Andrew Laurence Collier. Remembered as a leader, mentor, and devoted partner, VAdm Collier left a lasting mark on those who […]
Base marks day International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
On May 17, the Intersex-Inclusive Pride flag was raised at Base HQ and 12 Wing main gate in recognition of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. To further recognize this important day, the Atlantic Defence Team Pride Advisory Organization also hosted a speaker event at Juno Tower, including […]
RCN, community stakeholders welcome HMCS William Hall to the fleet
RCN, community stakeholders welcome HMCS William Hall to the fleet By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT) officially welcomed its newest vessel with a display of culture and community on May 16, as naval personnel, shipbuilders, friends, descendants and others marked the Commissioning of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship […]
Caribbean diving during Exercise Tradewinds
Members of Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) recently wrapped up participation in Exercise Tradewinds 2024, which was hosted in Barbados and sponsored by U.S. Southern Command. The multinational exercise featured 1,600 participants from 25 partner nations, including CAF representation from the dive team, medical staff, and HMCS Margaret Brooke, and others. […]
New CO to take HMCS Ville de Québec from refit to sea
New CO to take HMCS Ville de Québec from refit to sea By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff The crew of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ville de Québec welcomed their new commanding officer at a ceremony set against the backdrop of the vessel’s ongoing refit work at His Majesty’s Canadian […]
Volume 58, Issue 11, May 27, 2024
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Canadian Military Colleges Review Board to visit Halifax
Canadian Military Colleges Review Board to visit Halifax To all members of Maritime Forces Atlantic and CFB Halifax, Members of the Canadian Military Colleges Review Board (CMCRB) will be visiting Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) bases, wings and formations from 27-31 May, 2024, to engage in a series of site visits, […]
Searching for Halifax’s earliest defenses underfoot at RA Park
Searching for Halifax’s earliest defenses underfoot at RA Park By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff A Saint Mary’s University archaeologist is searching for the remains of some of Halifax’s earliest defensive structures in Royal Artillery Park Archaeology and colonialism professor Dr. Jonathan Fowler presented “The Historical Archaeology of Halifax’s Earliest Defenses,” […]