CFB Halifax Trident Navy Newspaper
Monday, February 24, 2025
The ship’s company of HMCS Margaret Brooke has left Halifax for their first sail of the new year. The ship and crew departed on January 12 for a six-week deployment to Operation Caribbe, the Canadian contribution to the US-led enhanced counter-narcotics operations in the Caribbean region. This will be Margaret […]
Base members get a lesson in “Disability Confidence” By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff As a person who lives with disabilities, including severe ADHD, Tova Sherman is very familiar with the stigmas surrounding disability, and the difficulties that can arise due to ignorance or misunderstandings. It’s why she and her organization, […]
A number of newly-minted submariners aboard HMCS Windsor received their qualifications and dolphin badges from Windsor Commanding Officer LCdr Harrison Nguyen-Huynh during presentations before the holiday break. Bravo Zulu to Sub-Lieutenants Martin Hagen and Calum Robinson, Sailor 2nd Class Jeff Dufour, and Sailors 1st Class Zachary Conely, Malcom Lopes, Nicolas […]
RCN Proud: Jim Northrup’s four decades of service By Vincent Joyce, Pictou County Military Museum James Allison Northrup was born on April 15th, 1953, in Saint John, New Brunswick. Jim joined the Naval Reserve at the age of 16 on October 8th, 1969, at HMCS Brunswicker. On April 20th, 1971, […]
Commodore Laraine Orthlieb: Breaking barriers and inspiring change By Lieutenant (Navy) John Foster and 2nd Lieutenant Joel Breton In the tapestry of Canadian military history, certain people stand out as trailblazers who shattered glass ceilings and forged paths for future generations. Commodore (Retired) Laraine Orthlieb is one of those people. […]
Members at 12 Wing Shearwater held their traditional end-of-year hockey game, known as the SNCO’s – Officers Hockey Challenge, on December 14 at the Shearwater Arena. The wing’s Senior Non-Commissioned squad got one back from their Wardroom rivals, taking the victory after being on the losing side for the game’s […]
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New museum exhibit highlights Lunenburg’s Camp Norway By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff A unique Second World War story from Nova Scotia’s south shore can now be explored in depth at the Naval Museum of Halifax, with the museum’s newest exhibit titled “Home Away from Home: Camp Norway in Lunenburg” officially […]
Dedicated sports rep receives Admiral Jones Shield By PSP Halifax Congratulations to the latest recipient of the storied Admiral Jones Shield award – MCpl Kody Duffett! The Admiral Jones Shield is awarded annually to the non-commissioned service member who contributes most in conduct, sportsmanship, and character in sports activities throughout […]
12 Wing Shearwater Commander Col David Holmes, seen here during a run-in with the Grinch, hosted a festive holiday gathering for members of the 12 Wing headquarters team and their families. The get-together took place on December 8 at the Sea King Club.
