On Wednesday, September 18, Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Scott (FMFCS) showed their support for the National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign (NDWCC) in the Halifax and Shearwater region by hosting their Year of the Dragon Charity Kick off BBQ. The event had live music, raffles, and a 50/50 draw. Bravo Zulu […]
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Supporting Our Military Community Together – CFMWS 2023-2024 Annual Report
Supporting Our Military Community Together – CFMWS 2023-2024 Annual Report By DND Every year, thousands of military members and their families turn to Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) for support, and their needs continue to grow and evolve. From helping kids in crisis, to promoting an active and […]
Volume 58, Issue 20, September 30, 2024
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New Museum panel explores link between veterans and CNIB
New Museum panel explores link between veterans and CNIB By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The latest piece in an ongoing partnership between the Naval Museum of Halifax, the Halifax Region Defence Advisory Group for Persons with Disabilities (DAGPWD), and the CNIB Foundation was unveiled in adorable fashion on September 20, […]
Halifax-class ships mark milestone birthday
A group of Halifax-class frigates are celebrating 30th birthdays (anniversary of commissioning date) in 2024. Members of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Fredericton, seen here, marked the occasion on September 10 with a birthday barbecue on board in Halifax. The ship recently held a Change of Command, welcoming new Commanding […]
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The Survivors’ Flag was raised on HMC ships, at CFB Halifax Headquarters, and at the 12 Wing Shearwater main gate on Friday, November 27 as part of Defence Team activities marking the upcoming National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. On September 30 the Survivors’ Flag will be […]
Battle of Britain commemoration at 12 Wing Shearwater
Members of 12 Wing Shearwater and 14 Wing Greenwood joined together on parade on September 15 as the defence community marked the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Of nearly 3,000 pilots who took part in the Battle over the summer of 1940, more than 100 were Canadians, including […]
Volume 58, Issue 19, September 16, 2024
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Volume 58, Issue 18, September 2, 2024
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Canadian Submarine Force trains future Allied captains
Canadian Submarine Force trains future Allied captains By Canadian Submarine Force Naval officers from around the world participated in the Submarine Officer Continuation Training (SOCT) in Halifax from September 5-18. Canada regularly organizes this type of training to prepare prospective Canadian submarine captains for the Submarine Command Course in Norway […]