Padre’s Corner: What’s the point? By Lt(N) (Padre) John Evans, Chaplain, Canadian Fleet Atlantic My son was diligently folding his laundry across from me as I prepared some lunch for the family. He rarely complained about doing his chores and this time was no different. However, I could tell that […]
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RCN Proud: The Cummings family leaves its mark
RCN Proud: The Cummings family leaves its mark By Vincent Joyce, Pictou County Military Museum James Leo Cummings was born on February 28, 1939 in Marmora, Ont. He joined the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Howe in Peterborough at the age of 12 in 1951, and Jim served with cadets […]
‘Game changer’ golf lessons promote CAF women’s sports
‘Game changer’ golf lessons promote CAF women’s sports By Nathan Stone Trident staff A group of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) golfers attended three days of golf lessons recently in Halifax. From March 19th-21st, for four hours a day, the golfers had access to simulated driving ranges, putting practice, and one-on-one […]
Hangar Gala to kick off 12 Wing RCAF centenary celebrations
Hangar Gala to kick off 12 Wing RCAF centenary celebrations By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) 100th anniversary celebrations are about to take flight at 12 Wing Shearwater, beginning with a grand gala dinner set for April 11. Gala attendees can expect a cocktail hour […]
Human rights discussion highlights IDERD event at CFB Halifax
Human rights discussion highlights IDERD event at CFB Halifax By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff In honour of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD), Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax hosted a panel on the topic of human rights on March 21st. The event was organised by the […]
HMCS Max Bernays en route
Weapon Engineering Technicians aboard His Majesty’s Canadian Ship Max Bernays conduct maintenance and assembly of the 25mm MK 38 Machine Gun System during the ship’s coastal transfer to Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt on March 15, in the Atlantic Ocean. Max Bernays is expected to arrive at its new homeport in […]
Windsor command team visits namesake city
Windsor command team visits namesake city By Trident Staff The city of Windsor welcomed members of the crew of Windsor from March 15-18. Commanding Officer (CO) Lieutenant-Commander (LCdr) Harrison Nguyen-Huynh and three others from the ship’s company of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Windsor took part in the visit to […]
MND Message: Legislation to modernize the military justice system
MND Message: Legislation to modernize the military justice system March 21, 2024 Colleagues, Today, I introduced legislation to amend the National Defence Act. This legislation includes a suite of targeted amendments to modernize the military justice system, addressing a key recommendation from former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour’s report, and […]
Ombudsman hears from CAF/DND members during Halifax visit
Ombudsman hears from CAF/DND members during Halifax visit By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The Office of the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Ombudsman is here to help. That’s a key message DND/CAF Ombudsman Gregory Lick and his team hoped to deliver during a visit […]
Kivalliq Region Welcomes HMCS William Hall for Affiliation Ceremony
On March 24, members of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall ship’s company held a Northern Affiliation ceremony along with the Kivalliq Inuit Association and community leaders in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. The event, which took place at the Old Rankin Inlet Arena, marked the fourth affiliation between a Royal […]