The Stadacona Band trumpet section says farewell to two of its own – PO2 Tim Elson, PO2 Eric Sproul, PO2 Raef Wilson and Lt(N) David Jackson celebrate PO2 Wilson’s and Lt(N) Jackson’s last performance with the Stadacona Band of Maritime Forces Atlantic. PO2 Wilson is retiring and Lt(N) Jackson, the […]
Other News
Upcoming SAR Tech briefings
Upcoming SAR Tech briefings at CFB Halifax By CFB Halifax Public Affairs If you’re looking for a new challenge in your military career, you might want to consider becoming a Search and Rescue Technician (SAR Tech). This proud and prestigious CAF occupation accepts Regular and Reserve Force NCMs who undergo […]
Mariners take silver at Basketball Nationals
Mariners take silver at CAF Basketball Nationals By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff This year’s CAF National Basketball Championship, held from April 8-11 at 15 Wing Moose Jaw, saw the CFB Halifax Mariners compete as Atlantic Regional champs for the astounding 17th time in a row. They hoped to capture national […]
Former CFAEP participant giving back
Former Aboriginal Entry Program participant hopes to give back as mentor By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff When AB Bridgett Doucett signed up for the Canadian Forces Aboriginal Entry Program, she knew she was interested in a military career, but the CAF environment and culture were foreign to her. An introduction […]
Naval Reserve sailors conduct rescue near Charlottetown
HMCS Queen Charlotte sailors conduct rescue off coast of P.E.I. By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff A focus on training in small boat operations has paid off in a big way for Naval Reserve members at HMCS Queen Charlotte, who were able to use their expertise to safely rescue 15 civilians […]
High tech welding simulator at Fleet School
High tech welding simulator lowers Fleet School expenses By Peter Mallett, The Lookout Staff Instructors at Naval Fleet School Pacific (NFS(P)) say a new augmented reality welding simulator will enhance instruction, reduce waste, and save money. They recently tested the AugmentedArc welding trainer that will be used during the Maritime […]
Day of Mourning honours injured workers
Day of Mourning honours injured workers By Virginia Beaton, Trident Staff Twenty-one small Nova Scotia flags stood on the shelf behind the podium in the lobby of Province House on April 28, the annual Day of Mourning for workers who were injured or killed on the job. Each flag stood […]
CFB Halifax at CAF Volleyball Nationals
CFB Halifax men and women bring home silver from Volleyball Nationals By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Though neither team was able to secure the gold medal, both the CFB Halifax Mariners men’s and women’s volleyball teams can be proud after strong showings at CAF Volleyball Nationals, which were held in […]
Spring cleanup at CFB Halifax
Members of CFB Halifax BOR participate in Base Cleanup Day on April 28, collecting garbage and debris outside St. Brendan’s Chapel at Stadacona. From left, Cpl Cheryl Clark, Pte Marie-pier Bergeron, PO2 Sophie Champagne and LS Conner MacKenzie.
Volume 51, Issue 10, May 14, 2018
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