Sailor First Class Zachary Clarke, a Naval Communicator aboard HMCS Fredericton, smiles at the camera as the ship enters Souda Bay, Greece during Operation Reassurance on February 21. The ship is currently deployed as a member of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2.
Other News
The Military to Civilian Transition (MCT) process
The Military to Civilian Transition (MCT) process By CAF Transition Unit NS/NL The Canadian Armed Forces is reinventing the transition process, and this change is coming to Halifax on March 1, 2023! What exactly is this new MCT process? This new transition process is characterized by using a personalized, professional, […]
NSCC students visit 12 Wing AMS
Students from the Nova Scotia Community College Aircraft Maintenance Engineering program were at 12 Wing Shearwater on February 7 for a visit to 12 Air Maintenance Squadron. The students toured through facilities and learned about the different facets of 12 AMS’ work, including maintenance support to the CH-148 Cyclone helicopter […]
Canada deploys two Kingston-class ships to Haiti
Canada deploys two Kingston-class ships to Haiti in response to the worsening security crisis By DND, On February 16, the Government of Canada announced the deployment of two Royal Canadian Navy Kingston-class Vessels to Haiti in light of the worsening security crisis in the country. Canada is providing this assistance […]
Conduct and Culture chief says ‘culture is every one of us’
Conduct and Culture chief says ‘culture is every one of us’ By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The command team for the group tasked with leading the Canadian Armed Forces’ cultural transformation was recently in Halifax for workshops, group discussions and town halls with sailors and other local CAF members, while […]
CFB Halifax Mariners take women’s regional hockey win
CFB Halifax Mariners take women’s regional hockey win By Sara White, The Lookout The CFB Halifax Mariners went unbeaten through the Canadian Armed Forces Atlantic region women’s hockey tournament February 14 through 16, taking the title – and the rights to represent at CAF nationals in March – in a […]
Black History Month speaker event
Local Defence Team – Please join the MARLANT Defence Visible Minorities Advisory Group (DVMAG) on Thursday, February 23 (1-3 p.m.) for a special Black History Month speaker event at Juno Tower. This event will feature keynote speaker Mr. DeRico Symonds and delve into the historical roots of racism as well as current challenges […]
Volume 57, Issue 04, February 20, 2023
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New milestone for Air Operations Support technicians
New milestone for Air Operations Support technicians By WO Charles Stuart, Senior Technical Instructor, 406 Maritime Operational Training Squadron The RCAF employs military aircraft maintenance technicians to maintain the majority of its fleets. The training is a significant investment of time and effort and produces skilled technicians who are in […]
Valentine’s visit to Camp Hill
Naval Reserve personnel from HMCS Scotian, along with members of the local 4-H club, had the honour of visiting the Camp Hill Veteran’s Memorial Building on February 13, delivering some Valentine’s Day cheer and gifts while meeting with residents. The sailors report being welcomed with open arms and enjoying time […]