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 […]
Other News
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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Promotion at NOPFWI
PO2 Nicholas Gillan is promoted to his current rank by LCdr Collins, CO of Trinity Det Naval Ocean Processing Facility Whidbey Island (NOPFWI). Vicki Gillan assists with the promotion.
Stormy return from Op PROJECTION West Africa
RCN ships back in Halifax after unique West African deployment By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff After nearly three months away from home in the warm West African climate, the crews of HMC ships Summerside and Kingston had were quickly reintroduced to Halifax-style weather as they came alongside Jetty NC on […]
Remembering Pte Nathan Smith
Karen Sutherland (left), who laid a wreath on behalf of all Memorial Cross recipients at the Remembrance Day ceremony last November at Halifax’s Grand Parade, is presented with the Canadian flag that was flown at the ceremony that day. Sutherland’s brother, Pte Nathan Smith, was killed in 2002 during a […]
