NDWCC Face of Base: MCpl Marie LeBlanc By CFB Halifax Meet our first 2023 National Defence Team Workplace Charitable Campaign (NDWCC) Face of Base: Master Corporal (MCpl) Marie LeBlanc, a dedicated member of Military Police Unit (MPU) Halifax. Born in Moncton, New Brunswick, and raised here in Halifax, MCpl LeBlanc’s […]
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Homecoming followed by a Change of Command
After arriving back in Halifax on October 3 following a six-month Indo-Pacific deployment on Operation Projection, HMCS Montréal held a Change of Command ceremony on board on October 5, welcoming Cdr Travis Bain as the ship’s new Commanding Officer. Cmdre Trevor MacLean, Commander Canadian Fleet Atlantic, presided over the ceremony, […]
Trinity unveils new smudging area ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Trinity unveils new smudging area ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Since joining the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) in 2019, Sailor 1st Class Grace Assiginack says she’s actively sought ways to incorporate her Indigenous culture into her military career. After careful planning and […]
Seasonal Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics 2023
Canadian Forces Health Services Centre (Atlantic) Seasonal Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics 2023 Flu season is approaching. Routine annual influenza and COVID-19 immunization is strongly recommended for all CAF members, Regular or Reserve, who obtain their usual medical care from Canadian Forces Health Services. Vaccinations are not mandatory; however, they […]
Volume 57, Issue 21, October 16, 2023
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Then y’ar a Bluenose!
Then y’ar a Bluenose! By Nathalie Garcia, Canadian Submarine Force Few of us have visited Canada’s North, even fewer will sail the Arctic Ocean. Only the more adventurous of us would attempt such a voyage and dare to disturb Neptune! Four members of the Canadian Submarine Force recently had this […]
Shearwater PSP team recognized for outsized contributions
The Personnel Support Programs (PSP) staff at 12 Wing Shearwater have had an extremely busy 2023 so far, hosting tournaments at all levels of Canadian Armed Forces competition, consistently offering new and well-received recreation programs, and keeping the Wing gym and programs running at the standard expected by CAF members. […]
HMCS Oriole’s PO2 Gabriel Lau creates big flavours in small spaces
HMCS Oriole’s PO2 Gabriel Lau creates big flavours in small spaces By SLt Wilson Ho, HMCS Oriole Making a hearty and nutritious meal at home can be difficult at times, but preparing and cooking meals at sea is a whole other challenge! Working in a galley that can only fit […]
The Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel: a valuable asset in protecting Canada’s Northern waters
The Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel: a valuable asset in protecting Canada’s Northern waters By RCN In Canada’s North, Arctic Offshore and Patrol Vessels (AOPVs) provide increasing value to the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and our nation. The vessels provide the opportunity for our navy to become familiar with the […]
Padre’s Corner: There will be weeds
Padre’s Corner: There will be weeds By Lt(N) Clarke Dixon, BTL Chaplain, MARLANT & JTFA She could not get back into the boat. Nor could I get her back in. Since it is not polite to speak about someone else’s weight, let’s just say I was not very strong in […]