On May 16, the Halifax Wanderers Football Club visited Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) (FDU(A)) in Shearwater to learn about how the unit supports Royal Canadian Navy operations, communities, and other government agencies. While on-site, the Wanderers learned about FDU(A)’s training in mine countermeasures, routine and emergency underwater repairs, explosive ordnance […]
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Registration open for DEFSEC Atlantic 2023
Registration open for DEFSEC Atlantic 2023 By Trident Staff Registration is now open for this year’s installment of the Canadian Defence Security and Aerospace Exhibition (DEFSEC) Atlantic, taking place from October 3-5 at the Halifax Convention Centre. As always, currently serving CAF members are invited to register for the week’s […]
Future fleet being shaped by today’s sailors
Future fleet being shaped by today’s sailors By the CSC project team The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project recently achieved another major design milestone. In April, 16 sailors from coast to coast arrived at the Human Performance Lab in Dahlgren, Virginia, where they participated in the validation of a full-scale […]
Using Exercise as Medicine: PO2 Zachary Leger’s fitness journey
Using Exercise as Medicine: PO2 Zachary Leger’s fitness journey By Trident Staff When Petty Officer 2nd Class Zac Leger deployed to Operation Reassurance with HMCS Charlottetown in 2017, he had a plan to stay in shape over the six months at sea – he would use the equipment available on […]
Get Out & Go!: DND Family Days returns June 23-24
Get Out & Go!: DND Family Days returns June 23-24 By PSP Halifax After three years of hiatus, DND Family Days is back this summer at CFB Halifax! Presented by Personnel Support Programs (PSP) and Sobeys, the event is set for Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24, and organizers […]
Volume 57, Issue 11, May 29, 2023
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SNMG2 demonstrates flexibility and strength in the Mediterranean Sea
SNMG2 demonstrates flexibility and strength in the Mediterranean Sea By NATO MARCOM Public Affairs Over the past few weeks, Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) has engaged in multiple activities throughout the Mediterranean, showcasing its reach and seamless integration with Allied navies. While SNMG2’s flagship USS James E. Williams patrolled […]
Health Promotion: Summer programming now open
Health Promotion: Summer programming now open By the Health Promotion Team Health Promotion is offering several summer programs until the end of June. June will be the last month where certain courses are offered until our fall schedule begins in September. If you require any mandatory courses, now is your […]
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
On May 17, in support of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, Progress Pride flags were raised at CFB Halifax headquarters and 12 Wing Shearwater main gate with additional flags flown throughout the local Formation. There is no place for discrimination of any kind at CFB Halifax. Our […]
HMCS Glace Bay’s “VIPER” named Sailor of the Quarter
Canadian Fleet Atlantic’s latest Sailor of the Quarter award was handed out on May 12 in Halifax, with Fleet Commander Cmdre Trevor MacLean and Fleet Chief CPO1 Cavel Shebib visiting HMCS Glace Bay to make the presentation. The recipient of the honour, S3 Anthony McGowan, also known by his call […]