STADPLEX to close in October By CFB Halifax After 75 years as a health and physical fitness hub for local military members, their families and the community, CFB Halifax’s Stadacona Fitness, Sports and Recreation Centre (STADPLEX) will permanently close its doors by October 31, 2018. The facility has reached the […]
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CFAEP in Halifax
Participants in the Canadian Forces Aboriginal Entry program (CFAEP) participate in an obstacle course as part of activities designed to introduce them to military life. The current CFAEP, based at CFB Halifax, concluded on Friday, May 25, 2018.
Volume 51, Issue 11, May 28, 2018
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HMCS Vancouver in Hong Kong
HMCS Vancouver gives to kids in Hong Kong By SLt Jordan Bornholdt, Assistant Supply Officer, HMCS Vancouver Outreach activities coordinated through organizations which emphasize empowering children to make positive change in their community was a predetermined objective of HMCS Vancouver for Op PROJECTION Indo-Asia-Pacific. During the port visit in Hong […]
Exercise JOINT WARRIOR 18
HMCS St. John’s participates in the largest military exercise in Europe By Capt Christopher Daniel, PAO CJOC, and SLt Derek Frank, UPAR HMCS St. John’s HMCS St. John’s, along with other members of Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1), participated in Ex JOINT WARRIOR 18 off the Northwest Coast of […]
Registration open for Navy Bike Ride
Registration open for second annual Navy Bike Ride By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff After a successful debut in 2017 that saw nearly 400 people hit the Shearwater Trail on their bicycles, the CFB Halifax Navy Bike Ride is back for its second year. The ride is set to take place […]
Battle of the Atlantic memorial
A memorial for the Battle of the Atlantic By Virginia Beaton, Trident Staff During the Battle of the Atlantic Sunday ceremony held at Point Pleasant Park in Halifax, a Cyclone helicopter and an Aurora long range patrol aircraft flew overhead. Standing in the harbour just off the park, HMCS Halifax […]
Four of a kind
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 […]
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 […]
