CWO conference in Halifax focused on improvements for members and families By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Even for some of the CAF’s most senior non-commissioned members, who have decades of service time, stepping on board an RCN frigate can still be a unique experience. That’s why it was made sure […]
Other News
Sailing in STV Goldcrest
Great day for sailing in Goldcrest By LS Mason, Fleet Auxiliary (Pacific) September 27 was a remarkably warm and sunny day with a light breeze blowing out to sea. In short, it was a perfect day for sailing. The OIC of the Goldcrest, John Haggis, hoped it would be as […]
Unmanned Aerial System
From left: In the focsle of HMCS Edmonton in HMC Dockyard at CFB Esquimalt, LS Meghan Heal, MS James Willoughby and LS Erik Stirler showcase the Royal Canadian Navy’s new Maritime Miniature Unmanned Aerial System (MMUAS), a CU-175 PUMA.
NST on Op REASSURANCE
Naval Security Team enhances ship protection on Op REASSURANCE By SLt M.X. Dery The Naval Security Team (NST) deployed to Greece in mid-September 2018 where it joined HMCS Ville de Québec in order to allow members of the ship’s crew to take leave. The ship is half way through its […]
Wardroom ready for Mini Grey Cup
49th Mini Grey Cup has potential to be a classic By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Less than two weeks remain before the Wardroom Officers and Fleet Club Slackers take to Porteous field for the 49th Annual Mini Grey Cup flag football game, and Wardroom coach Lt(N) John Willigar said both […]
Terry Fox Run in Romania
Members of Op REASSURANCE participate in the Terry Fox Foundation Run, which raises funds for cancer research. The run took place on Mamaia Beach, Constanta, Romania, on September 29, 2018.
Volume 52, Issue 21, October 15, 2018
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STADPLEX closure updates
The future of health and fitness at CFB Halifax: What you need to know By CFB Halifax, In late May of this year, it was announced that CFB Halifax’s Stadacona Fitness, Sports and Recreation Centre (STADPLEX) will permanently close its doors by October 31, 2018. The facility has stood for […]
NTOGs train aboard HMCS Ville de Québec
Members of HMCS Ville de Québec’s Naval Tactical Operations Group train during Op REASSURANCE. The ship’s mid-deployment rest and maintenance period concluded on October 6.
Craig Blake Fitness Challenge
Racers push through mud and rain at PO2 Craig Blake Memorial Fitness Challenge By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff It was a cold, wet and very muddy morning at MacDonald Beach in Shearwater, but that didn’t stop more than 150 athletes from showing up and pushing their limits at the 2018 […]