New app provides CAF members easy and secure access to compensation and benefits By DND Active CAF Regular Force and Reserve Force members, the new mobile CAF Compensation and Benefits (C&B) smartphone application (app) is now live. The app allows you to securely view your pay statements in a few […]
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HMCS Charlottetown honours fallen Canadians in Italy
Members of the ship’s company of HMCS Charlottetown held a small, solemn ceremony at the Agira Canadian War Cemetery recently while alongside in Italy. The initiative was described as a moment of reflection and respect ahead of Veterans’ Week and Remembrance Day. The Agira cemetery contains the graves of 490 […]
“Can you hear me now?” – NAV COMM RQS2 Training at NFS(A)
“Can you hear me now?” – NAV COMM RQS2 Training at NFSA By MS Danny Laplante, Naval Communicator Instructor, Naval Fleet School (Atlantic) A unique training opportunity unfolded for seven students from the Naval Communicator (NAV COMM) Rank Qualification Sailor Second Class (RQS2) course in Halifax. Naval Fleet School (Atlantic) […]
Volume 58, Issue 22, October 28, 2024
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Annual Navy Divers run set for November 9
Annual Navy Divers run set for November 9 By Trident Staff Members of Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) (FDU(A) are ready for the 41st annual Navy Divers Run and fundraising campaign in support of the Christmas Daddies Telethon, and this year’s event looks a little different than in years past. For […]
HMCS Kootenay survivors gather 55 years after tragedy
HMCS Kootenay survivors gather 55 years after tragedy By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Members of the “family” of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Kootenay, including survivors, family members, friends and colleagues, joined together on October 23 to mark 55 years since the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) worst peacetime accident at […]
23rd Annual Liz Hoffman Memorial Commendation Ceremony
Honouring exceptional dedication in the Defence community: The 23rd Annual Liz Hoffman Memorial Commendation Ceremony By the Office of the Ombudsman In a celebration of remarkable dedication and service, the 23rd annual Liz Hoffman Memorial Commendation ceremony recently honoured outstanding members of Canada’s Defence community. This prestigious commendation recognizes Canadian […]
CANEX/SISIP give back to CFB Halifax
On October 10, CANEX and SISIP presented their annual contribution to the CFB Halifax Base Fund, which helps sponsor various events, services, and programs in support of the local Defence community. This year’s contribution totaled an impressive $219,679 and an official cheque presentation was held with Base Administration Commanding Officer, […]
A runner’s account of HMCS Halifax’s 2024 Run for Wishes
Notes from the road: A runner’s account of HMCS Halifax’s 2024 Run for Wishes By S1 Natassia Lei, HMCS Halifax From September 20 – 30, my colleagues and I, all sailors from His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Halifax, participated in a relay-style charity run across the province of Nova Scotia […]
HMCS Harry DeWolf completes Op Nanook deployment
The ship’s company of HMCS Harry DeWolf, seen here coming together for a group photo in the Arctic, recently wrapped up their participation in this year’s Operation Nanook. Op Nanook is Canada’s signature annual Arctic operation; For Harry DeWolf, this meant a variety of patrols and interoperability exercises with allies […]