Powerlifting journey leads to gold medal for nursing officer By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff Stemming from an operational need on deployment in West Africa, one Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) member developed a passion for weightlifting that has now brought her a regional medal at her first competition. Major (Maj) Kathryn […]
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HMCS Windsor welcomes new Coxswain
HMCS Windsor welcomes new Coxswain By Trident Staff His Majesty’s Canadian Submarine (HMCS) Windsor marked a Change of Appointment on January 23, with Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Trish Inglis stepping into the role of Coxswain. Along with the significance of welcoming a new member of the submarine’s command team, […]
Latest Sailor of the Quarter recipient shows “outstanding leadership and dedication”
Latest Sailor of the Quarter recipient shows “outstanding leadership and dedication” By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff At an assembly of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Fredericton’s ship’s company, Sailor 1st Class (S1) Jenna Muise was celebrated as an example of service and dedication, both in and out uniform, as they […]
Death of a Royal Canadian Navy Sailor
The Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces issued a news release on January 27, 2025 regarding the recent death of a Royal Canadian Navy sailor. The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is deeply saddened to announce that the sailor lost during an incident in Halifax on January 24, 2025 was Petty Officer, 2nd […]
Flight Safety Roadshow at 12 Wing Shearwater
The annual Directorate of Flight Safety (DFS) visit and briefing to 12 Wing Shearwater, known as the “DFS Roadshow”, took place on January 16 at 12 Wing’s Sea King Club. Colonel Frank Gauvin, the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) current Director of Flight Safety, along with Chief Warrant Officer Sebastien […]
Lt(N) Maxwell Riley: A beekeeper with a good heart
Lt(N) Maxwell Riley: A beekeeper with a good heart By RCN When Lieutenant(N) (Lt(N)) Maxwell Riley enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), he did not imagine how fulfilling his work would be. Now, in his position as the Marine System Engineering Officer onboard HMCS Windsor, the Nova Scotian is […]
Base marks Bell Let’s Talk Day 2025
Local Defence Team members showed their support for Mental Health awareness on January 22, marking Bell Let’s Talk day. This year’s campaign focused on youth mental health in Canada and encouraged donations to organizations that support youth mental health initiatives, including Integrated Youth Services, Jack.org, Kids Help Phone, National Association of Friendship Centres, Strongest […]
Ready for rescue
S1 Spencer Jakubczak, a boatswain aboard HMCS Margaret Brooke, stands as boat coxswain in the ship’s multi-role rescue boat (MRRB) as part of a person overboard drill. The ship’s company recently completed a readiness training program with Sea Training (Atlantic), followed by a port visit to Bridgetown, Barbados, as they […]
Advanced Naval Capabilities Unit sailors fly high at Bold Quest 24
Advanced Naval Capabilities Unit sailors fly high at Bold Quest 24 By Lt(N) R. Davies, Uncrewed System Officer, ANCU From October to November 2024, Advanced Naval Capabilities Unit (ANCU) took part in Bold Quest 24, a significant multinational event hosted by the United States Joint Staff in Jacksonville, North Carolina. […]
Officers take 2024 12 Wing Hockey Challenge trophy
After being on the losing side in the previous year’s game, the Officers of 12 Wing Shearwater got one back from their Non-Commissioned rivals, taking the win at the 12 Wing At Home Hockey Challenge on December 18. The annual end-of-year game was played at the Shearwater Arena with a […]