Capt(N) Jean Couillard (left), Outgoing Commanding Officer (CO) of Sea Training Atlantic signs command over to Cdr Nathan Decicco during the Change of Command ceremony held in D-166. Cmdre Craig Skjerpen, Commander Canadian Fleet Atlantic, was the presiding officer during the Change of Command ceremony on September 21, 2018.
Other News
BLog member receives Sacrifice Medal
Sgt Ernest White, a member of Base Logistics, was presented the Sacrifice Medal by CFB Halifax Base Commander Capt(N) David Mazur at base headquarters on October 17. The medal recognizes Sgt White’s sacrifice and commitment for his multiple tours completed while a member of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) including […]
Asterix making friends at sea
MV Asterix making friends at sea, says Federal Fleet CEO By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff MV Asterix, the Royal Canadian Navy’s interim supply ship, has been in service supporting RCN ship for less than a year, but is already proving itself worthy of the role, according to the CEO of […]
Blog volunteers at Ward 5 holiday dinner
Military members from CFB Halifax’s Base Logistics branch were on hand to help serve meals to community members during the Ward 5 Neighbourhood Centre Thanksgiving dinner on October 5. JOE CHAPUT, BASE EXECUTIVE SERVICES
HMCS Charlottetown CO living the dream
Living the dream – Cdr Nancy Setchell, Commanding Officer, HMCS Charlottetown by Mike Avery, MARLANT PA Born and raised in Midland, Ontario, Cdr Nancy Setchell is currently living a dream come true as the Commanding Officer of HMCS Charlottetown. Her journey in the Royal Canadian Navy began in 1995 when […]
Harry DeWolf CO and crew
Harry DeWolf CO and crew ready for the next step By Ryan Melanson, Trident News While the recent naming ceremony for the future HMCS Harry DeWolf marked a major milestone for the government’s National Shipbuilding Strategy and for the team at Irving Shipbuilding, it was also a special day for […]
Harry DeWolf naming ceremony
Future HMCS Harry DeWolf given official title at naming ceremony By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The Royal Canadian Navy has marked yet another milestone on the way to accepting its first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS), with the future Navy vessel being officially given the title Harry DeWolf during […]
Volume 52, Issue 22, October 29, 2018
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CFMWC talks cannabis
Provincial health officer talks cannabis at CFMWC By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff As of October 17, recreational use of cannabis has become legal in Canada, though with a number of restrictions on the drug that vary from province to province. For CAF members, the new policy DAOD 9004-1 covers the […]
New equipment for FDU(A)
REMUS 100 arrives at Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) Par Lt(N) Éliane Trahan, PAO Atlantic Region National Defence Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) members have started training on two autonomous underwater vehicles REMUS 100 (Remote Environmental Monitoring UnitS). These vehicles will mostly be used for seafloor mapping, underwater surveying and searching, to […]
