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Monday, November 4, 2019 Volume 53, Issue 22

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Remembering HMCS Kootenay

On Wednesday October 23, 2019, the 50th anniversary of the explosion and fire aboard HMCS Kootenay was com- memorated during a ceremony at the Bonaventure Anchor Memorial in Point Pleasant Park. The memorial commemo- rates sailors who died in service during peacetime, and 46 new names were added to the memorial during the ceremony. PTE SARINA MCNEILL, FIS HALIFAX

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A CH-148 Cyclone provided a fly- past for the ceremony, while HMCS Glace Bay acted as a backdrop. RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF

At the reception following the ceremony, RAdm Craig Baines presented HMCS Koote- nay survivors with the inaugural Commander RCN Unit Commendation for gal- lantry and bravery. MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA HMCS Kootenay survivors mark 50 years since RCN’s deadliest peacetime incident

By Ryan Melanson, and specially recognized during the Trident Staff event. Both were also awarded long overdue wound stripes earlier this The explosion that took place in year in recognition of the injuries HMCS Kootenay on October 23, 1969, they sustained on that day. killed nine sailors and injured 53 John Montague, who was a junior more, who suffered from burns and officer on board Kootenay, spoke at the SISIP Financial Literacy inhalation of toxic smoke. As Steve ceremony, touching on the actions of Display, 5.04" x 6pt29" Rowland explains, however, the dam- the crew in the immediate aftermath, Colour. Print Ready Proof age caused on that tragic day went far as sailors fought to save their col- beyond physical injuries. leagues and their ship through black Trident, October 2019 “Make no mistake, not one person smoke, with limited equipment, and got off that ship unscathed. Fifty with the vessel steaming uncontrol- years later, we all carry scars, either lably at full power through the North physical, emotional, or psychological, Atlantic. related to what happened,” said Row- “There were many acts of extreme land, who was a young sailor in just bravery that day, and outstanding his second year of service in 1969. manifestations of courage by every- The survivors didn’t shy away from one involved. Many sailors acted those difficulties as they gathered on valiantly and volunteered for danger- October 23 at the Bonaventure Anchor ous tasks they had never done before Memorial in Point Pleasant Park to in an effort to save the ship and help mark the 50th anniversary of the ex- their fellow sailors,” he said. He also plosion, which remains the Royal Ca- recalled the well-known quote from nadian Navy’s deadliest incident at sea Kootenay CO Cdr Neil Norton, who during peacetime. The ceremony drew said at the time that “a less profes- a large crowd, with politicians and sional crew could easily have finished dignitaries, including The Honourable the day in liferafts.” Arthur J. LeBlanc, Lieutenant Gov- “The aftermath, however, was as ernor of Nova Scotia, Halifax Mayor bad as the incident itself,” Montague Mike Savage, and local MPs, joining added, as crews got the fire under survivors, families, and members of control and learned that several col- the CAF and RCN community for the leagues had perished. Four were bur- occasion. All wore the new HMCS ied in England, four were buried at Kootenay ribbon, which has now been sea, and only one in Halifax, because approved for RCN members and others of repatriation policies at the time. to wear every October 23 in perpetuity. “On the homefront in Halifax, there The explosion took place about 200 were eight women who suddenly be- miles off the southwest coast of Eng- came widows, and 18 children who no land – Kootenay was ordered to break longer had a father,” he said. off from its nine-ship task group to “And back in 1969, we had never conduct routine full power trials. The heard of post-traumatic stress disor- trouble came from an improperly der.” installed bearing casing in the ship’s He said the annual gatherings for starboard gearbox, which allowed oil Kootenay survivors, which began 20 to overheat to the point it caught fire, years ago, have helped many of them causing the devastating explosion. cope with the difficult memories and The 10 sailors in the engine room mental health issues stemming from suffered the worst, and struggled to the incident, and many have begun scramble up a melting aluminum receiving professional help as well, ladder as the room filled with flames. which has helped pave the way toward The two remaining survivors from the closure. engine room, Allan “Dinger” Bell and 176088 Al Kennedy, were both in attendance Continued on page 3

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A large crowd gathered for the 50th anniversary ceremony, including Kootenay survivors, their families, RCN members, and local community leaders. PTE SARINA MCNEILL, FIS HALIFAX

HMCS Kootenay survivors mark 50 years since RCN’s deadliest peacetime incident

Continued from page 2 HMCS Kootenay. The citation reads guished service. This event directly nay and held by Damage Control as follows: contributed to positive change in the Training Facility Kootenay, which Members of the crew also find “On 23 October, 1969, Her Majesty’s Navy and our ships, leading to safety continues the proud legacy of that comfort in the lessons learned from Canadian Ship Kootenay was off improvements and a greater com- crew. Their actions in the face of Kootenay, which led to major chang- Plymouth, United Kingdom, when, mitment to the dignity of our sailors the Navy’s worst peacetime disaster es in the way navies prepare for and at 0821, an explosion in the engine and respect for our honoured dead. brought tremendous credit to their combat fires and other incidents room set fire to the ship and filled The inaugural Commander Royal namesake unit and the Royal Cana- on ships. New types of equipment, it with toxic smoke. Several of the Canadian Navy Unit Commendation dian Navy.” procedures, and training initiatives crew would perish and many more is thus presented to HMCS Koote- have a direct link back to would be wounded. How- the tragedy in 1969. ever, the courage “We consider these posi- and profes- tive changes to be Koote- sionalism of nay’s legacy, and that’s the crew pre- something we are very vented a far proud of,” Montague worse result. said. They responded The day also quickly and served as a without panic, chance to saving both lives rededi- and the ship, cate the which would Bonaven- see a further ture 26 years of Anchor distin- Memo- rial, which serves as a monument to all men and women who died serving the RCN during peacetime. The day saw 46 new names added to the plaques around the memorial. This addition, along with refurbishment work completed on the anchor in 2018, has long been sought by members of the Koo- tenay crew and fam- ily members of other deceased sailors. During the recep- tion at Tribute Tower RAdm Bob Auchterlonie, Commander MARPAC and following the ceremony, Joint Task Force (Pacific), was one of the senior RCN Commander Royal Cana- leaders who travelled to Halifax to mark the 50th an- dian Navy Unit Commen- niversary of the disaster. dation was presented to RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF 175759 4 TRIDENT News November 4, 2019 www.tridentnewspaper.com Community Calendar Publication Reunion and event notices must be submitted by email. Schedule [email protected] include the sender’s name and phone number. for 2019 A notice will not be published if the event is to happen more that one year from publication date. Submissions may be edited. January 14 — MFRC & Money Matters January 28 February 11 — MFRC 615 (Bluenose) Royal Canadian sued photo ID and their health card. individual's military unit, and consult February 25 Air Cadet Squadron There are no registration fees. 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Le Trident est une publication militaire autorisée par le contre-amiral Craig Baines, Commandant la force opérationnelle interarmées de l‘Atlantique, qui est distribuée partout au Canada et outremer les leundis toutes les quinzaines. Le rédacteur en chef se réserve le droit de modifier, de condenser ou de rejeter les articles, An Act of Remembrance photographies ou annonces publicitaires jugées contraires aux objectifs d’un journal militaire selon la définition donnée à politique temporaire des journaux des forces canadiennes. L’heure de tombée des annonces publi- citaires ou des articles est fixée à 1000 le jeudi précédant la By Capt Glen Eagleson, remained, a white marble monument semaine de publication. Les textes peuvent être soumis en Chaplain – FCC(P) / MFRC / RCSU(A) erected to the memory of their First français ou en anglais; ils doivent indiquer le nom, l’adresse et le numéro de téléphone du collaborateur. Les opinions Chaplain Coordinator / HMCS Scotian World War war hero, Pte Michael White. et les annonces publicitaires imprimées par le Trident In 2012, Fish and Wildlife officers sont celles des collaborateurs et agents publicitaires et non nécessairement celles de la rédaction, du MDN our d In 1916, Michael White left the came across the deserted monument l’éditeur. remote fishing community of Little while out on patrol looking for poach- restore the monument. We drove three Annual Subscription (25 issues): Bona, Newfoundland, to travel to the ers. They stopped their boat and got hours to where we boarded two Fish • NS: $37.38 ($32.50 + 15 % HST) far off land of France to serve King out to see what it was. One officer and Wildlife patrol boats for another • ON, NB & NFLD: $36.73 ($32.50 + 13% HST) • BC: $36.40 ($32.50 + 12% HST) and country in the Great War. He was said, “When I saw the caribou (symbol one and half hour ride across the ocean • Remainder of Canada: 15. On October 3, 1918, Pte Michael of the RNR) and read what I could to Little Bona. The CE department had $34.13 ($32.50 + GST) • United States: $45 US White of the Royal Newfoundland make out of the inscription, it hit me. restored the monument cap and had • Abroad: $65 US Regiment (RNR) paid the ultimate This is a monument to a war hero.” built a new wooden cross to replace the Courier address: 2740 Barrington Street, price. He was 17 and a mere 39 days Another patrol of the area in 2014 re- one that had rotted away. Work started Halifax, N.S. away from the war ending. vealed that the monument had toppled as soon as we arrived, clearing the area B3K 5X5 The remote area of Placentia Bay over and broken apart. They gathered and scrubbing the marble until the Publication Mail Agreement No. 40023785 where Pte White lived was part of New- up the top part of the monument and words became clearer: “Greater love Return undelivered Canadian address to: foundland’s resettlement plan of the 50s contacted CFS St John’s with the than this no man hath, that a man lay Trident Newspaper Bldg. S-93 and 60s. A 1921 census of the commu- story. That got the ball rolling. down his life for his friends. John 15:13. PO Box 99000 Station Forces, Halifax, NS B3K 5X5 nity lists 26 residents in five households. On Sunday June 14, 2015, I had the Pray for the repose of the soul of Mi- Return Postage Guaranteed Not much remains of the fishing com- privilege along with five members of chael John White. Born June 24, 1901. ISN 0025-3413 munity. A few cement pillars, rusted old CFS St John’s, four Fish and Wildlife Died somewhere in France Oct. 3, 1918. Circulation: Minimum 8,500 wood stoves and the evidence of potato officers and one local reporter left St trenches. But one striking feature still John’s on a mission to clean, repair and Continued on page 5 November 4, 2019 TRIDENT News 5

Training at DCTF Kootenay November - Falls meant to prevent future tragedies Prevention Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Month The Royal Canadian Navy’s Dam- age Control Training Facility (DCTF) By PSP Health Promotion Kootenay exists as a space for today’s sailors to train for potential emergen- With the winter weather approach- cies at sea, as well as a living memorial ing, some of us begin to worry about to those who died serving in the facil- how the snow and ice will impact ity’s namesake ship in 1969. our mobility. This is especially true “As sailors, we always heard and for our aging population within the learned about the HMCS Kootenay ex- city, many of whom rely on walking plosion when we did our training. It felt as an important form of transporta- very natural when we got the facility tion. November is Falls Prevention that DCTF Kootenay would be the prop- Month, meaning that there is no er name,” said Cdr Danny Croucher, better time to increase awareness who oversees training as Commandant and provide support to those at risk. of Naval Fleet School (Atlantic). In Nova Scotia alone, falls cost over The DC school has been open since $107 million every year. As of 2013, 2002, but as the RCN community marks Sailors fight simulated floods during training at DCTF Kootenay in Herring Cove. falls were reported as the leading the 50-year anniversary of the HMCS RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF cause of injury in our senior popula- Kootenay explosion this year, it has tion. Luckily, there are steps that also used the opportunity to highlight holes and performing other tasks as tion, highlighting any potential dangers everyone can take to help prevent the state of the art facility that takes water fills the area. They’re not in or closed-off areas to help inform col- fall-related injuries. First, make sure its name from the ship. The Navy any danger, but as the water rushes leagues in the event of an emergency. that the sidewalks on your street are recently invited media out to Herring in to the dark room and quickly rises It’s a step up from the whiteboards and being adequately cleared by contact- Cove to see the training firsthand and to waist level, it’s easy to forget that. grease pencils that previously served a ing the city with any concerns. You meet some of the students and instruc- “Hopefully we won’t see this type of similar function. can also be a helping hand for your tors. gearbox explosion like Kootenay ever “We wanted to show how far we’ve neighbours who struggle to clear “Those sailors on Kootenay would again, but we can potentially take battle come in being able to monitor damage their front steps. Most importantly, have had the basic training, but we’ve damage or end up in other scenarios on the ship,” MS Earle said. promote and practice safe walking gone far beyond that, and there’s a lot where there could be fires or floods,” “When the explosion in Kootenay hap- strategies, adapted from fallpreven- of new tools that come out every year LCdr Cumming said. pened, people didn’t really know what tionmonth.ca: regarding damage control, so we have “If it was to ever happen again, this was going on, and they certainly didn’t • Suit up with the appropriate gear to make sure our people are always up intensive training will help minimize have this type of central location when for your walk. Of course, this means to date with the tools available to them the impact on people and some of the they could get information about the warm winter clothing like hats, mit- to stop damage and save their fellow after effects, which would hopefully ship. It’s a huge improvement.” tens, and boots. Try to pick brighter sailors,” said LCdr Andrew Cumming, lead to a lower number of casualties.” While today’s sailors are far removed colours so that you are easily visible Commanding Officer at DCTF Kootenay. The facility also includes similar sim- from the Navy of 1969 and the tech- to drivers. To take fall prevention The facility teaches 12 core courses ulation rooms that focus on fire, rather nologies of that era, the explosion in measures further, consider using on topics like fighting floods and fires, than water, gas mask training areas HMCS Kootenay is impossible to ignore walking aids such as canes, poles, hazardous material cleanup, and with real tear gas, a model helicopter for students at the DCTF. The halls are or ice grippers to attach to your monitoring and assessing dangers for further fire training, and plenty of lined with news articles, photos, and footwear. while at sea. Some of these courses classroom and teaching space. other mementos related to the ship and • During your walk, keep your simulate real-life scenarios – being In DCTF Kootenay’s Battle Damage its crew, including a handmade scale hands out of your pockets for bal- in the school’s flood tank feels and Control Simulation room, MS Nicholas model replica. The facility also hosts ance. Always scan for ice, but keep looks like the below-deck areas of a Earle showed off the new technology reunion events annually for members in mind that black ice may be hard ship, and students are forced to put that allows sailors throughout a ship to of the Kootenay crew, who always enjoy to spot. In order to avoid dizziness, their training to the test, plugging access the same digital map in each sec- visiting and meeting with the staff. make sure to stay well hydrated throughout. • Bring a friend! Although walking during the winter results in more falls, keep- memory. In all our military services one ing active is one of the best things An Act of Remembrance of the things we always finish with is the you can do for your social, mental, Act of Remembrance and it ends with and physical health. So make sure Continued from page 4 wrote about that morning: the phrase, ‘We will remember them,’ that you and your loved ones are After cleaning and reassembling the and this is a real way of doing that, practicing safe walking strategies Have pity on me, have pity on me, at monument Sunday evening and Monday taking time and an effort to remember to prevent fall related injuries this least you my friends. Job 19:21 morning, the soldiers and officers held someone who gave all for his country.” winter season. In grateful remembrance of a brave a rededication, flag-raising and wreath- soldier who gave his life in defence of laying ceremony at the site. his country.” Capt Glen Eagleson, station padre, Little Bona is a beautiful cove sur- conducted the service. He said everyone at rounded by rugged hills. Those hills, he talked to about what the group was CF CHAPELS in all their rugged beauty, funnelled doing in Little Bona thought it was an Chapel Services de la Chapelle • Sunday/dimanche a fierce northeast wind overnight amazing undertaking. that hit our campsite. My dome tent “To think young Private White leaving STADACONA SHEARWATER kept getting pushed flat against the this spot to travel to France to fight for 8h30 - Protestant 10h00 - Roman Catholic ground with each new gust, pushing Britain at that time, just blows my mind. - English - Bilingual/bilingue the nylon against my face. By morn- Just the trip from here to St. John’s at ing the winds had died down and that time to get the boat across is just Visit: www.rcmilord.com for more information/pour les renseignements BAPTISM, MATRIMONY & OTHER SACRAMENTS BY APPOINTMENT/REQUEST the little cove returned to its serene incredible,” he said. “And it’s great to beauty. 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By Virginia Beaton, Trident Staff

Military and civilian personnel of MARLANT were recently honoured for their service, and acknowledged for accomplishments ranging from 35 years of service, to providing emergency first aid to someone in medical distress, to service as a Task Force Commander. During an Honours and Recogni- tion ceremony held in the Wardroom on Thursday October 10, RAdm Craig Baines, Commander JTFA and MAR- LANT, presented the awards and com- mended each recipient for his or her merit. The first award went to Connie Matheson, who received the Govern- ment of Canada, Long Service Award recognizing 35 years of loyal and dedi- cated service. Formerly the longtime office staff member for the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, Matheson then moved to the Honours and Awards office, as administrative clerk before retiring in mid-October of this year. Following that, the United States Honours and Awards recipients pose for a group photo with RAdm Craig Baines, Commander JTFA and MARLANT, following Navy Meritorious Unit Commenda- the MARLANT Honours and Recognition Ceremony on October 10, 2019. tion and Ribbon was presented to MS LS JOHN IGLESIAS, FIS Timothy Woodman, a member of HMCS Toronto’s boarding party, in recogni- during which time, as Commanding He arranged meetings on board while sionalism, and a profound knowledge tion of that ship. The citation read, in Officer of HMCS Kingston, “he led the at sea, located meetings in foreign of media communications by exploiting part, “For meritorious service from 3 Royal Canadian Navy’s participation ports, arranged milestone celebrations every opportunity to showcase the Task February 2013 to 1 February 2014. The in a key Unites States Navy-led multi- and was available at any time if imme- Force’s activities to a Canadian and personnel of HMCS Toronto (FFH 333) national exercise and worked with the diate assistance was required.” international audience.” consistently demonstrated unparalleled Royal Navy in building the Nigerian MS Christopher Sawer was honoured MS Cameron Fraser was recognized success in providing regional presence, military’s capacity in naval interdic- for his actions on April 27, 2018, at for his work as a Communications power projection, and strategic deter- tion.” the Chiefs and POs’ Mess in Halifax, Maintainer in HMCS St. John’s dur- rence in the U.S. Central Command The next set of awards was the Com- when he came to the aid of a patron ing Op REASSURANCE from January area of responsibility. As a component mander Royal Canadian Navy Commen- in immediate medical distress. “With to July 2018. “He displayed remark- of Combined Task Force ONE FIVE dations. great determination and initiative, he able resourcefulness and technical ZERO, Combined Maritime Forces, CPO1 Shawn Coates received the took control of the scene, provided life knowledge of network management HMCS Toronto demonstrated exception- award for his service as the Canadian saving first aid, and later provided the and LINUX programming skills which al professionalism and thoroughness in Surface Combatant Combat Systems dispatched Fire Fighters with vital helped restore St. John’s data collection the tracking, boarding, and searching Engineering technical expert from 2014 information about the scene.” capabilities immediately prior to com- of contacts of interest. HMCS Toronto’s to 2015. “CPO1 Coates was instrumen- The next set of awards was the mencing maritime security patrols in efforts led to an extraordinary seizure tal in the development and review of Canadian Joint Operations Command the Eastern Mediterranean.” of six significant caches of illicit nar- morale and welfare-based requirements (CJOC) Commendation. Recipients Capt(N) (ret’d) Darren Garnier was cotics, amounting to more than 1,300 ki- for the Canadian Surface Combat- were Maj Gary Boudreau, who was honoured for his service as the Com- lograms of heroin, and nearly six tons ant Project. His exceptional work and recognized for his service from April to mander of Combined Task Force 150 in of hashish. This distinguished record energetic participation in the crewing May 2018, as the J3 for Joint Task Force Bahrain from November 2018 to April was unprecedented, and represented a and accommodations options review set Atlantic during widespread flooding 2019. “His exemplary leadership and degree of skill and dedication that sym- the bar extremely high for the selected along the Saint John River. As stated unparalleled professional acumen were bolized HMCS Toronto’s performance bidder.” in the award, “His outstanding profes- instrumental in the planning, com- during its deployment.” MS Ian Hirtle and MS Leigh Jowett sional and interpersonal skills assured mand, and execution of Canada’s third Chief of the Defence Staff Commen- were recognized for their actions on seamless cooperation between the Ca- largest deployed operation.” Capt(N) dations were presented to Cdr James May 17, 2018 in Norfolk, Virginia, when nadian Armed Forces and New Bruns- (ret’d) Garnier accepted RAdm Baines’ Allen and LCdr Matthew Woodburn. they noticed an apparently intoxicated wick authorities in restoring essential congratulations, adding that as that Cdr Allen’s citation read, in part, and unresponsive young woman being services, while simultaneously provid- deployment was the final one before his “Since January 2016, Commander Allen removed from a nearby establishment. ing exceptional situational awareness retirement, he was “leaving on a high has demonstrated exceptional profes- “Immediately recognizing the severity to his chain of command. note.” sionalism and dedication as the Deputy of the situation, they took decisive ac- Lt(N) Linda Coleman received two PO2 Alexandre Labonté was hon- Director Naval Force Readiness at tion by controlling the scene, ensuring CJOC commendations: the first for her oured for his service in HMCS St John’s Maritime Forces Atlantic Headquarters that emergency responders were con- deployment as a PAO from February during Op REASSURANCE. According in Halifax, Nova Scotia. His leadership tacted and then performed two-person to April 2018 with HMCS Summerside to the citation, “le matelot de 1re classe was instrumental in the introduction cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the to the Gulf of Guinea on Op PROJEC- Labonté a fait preuve d’un leadership of Command Analytics within the casualty until first responders arrived.” TION West Africa 1803. As a PAO, “she exceptionnel et de grandes connais- Formation and the development of the RAdm Baines congratulated them, say- displayed remarkable acumen and sances professionnelles dans la supervi- framework for the Operational Readi- ing, “This is a tribute to who you are, as dedication in exploiting media avenues sion du remplacement d’une soupape ness Measure and Combat Effective- individuals.” to inform Canadian and international de culasse d’un moteur diesel du 11 au ness Measure.” When RAdm Baines MA Iain Pattison was recognized for audiences about the ship’s operations.” 13 juin 2018. Son mentorat a permis au inquired about the best part of Cdr his service as HMCS Montréal’s After The second CJOC Commendation St. John's de passer plus de temps sur Allen’s experience with NFR, Cdr Allen Care Coordinator and Addictions Free was for her deployment to Bahrain place en soutien au théâtre de guerre replied that he “enjoyed the pioneering Lining Representative from August 2017 from November 2018 to April 2019 as anti-sous-marine dans l’Est de la Médi- work.” to April 2018, when he “provided an the PAO for the Canadian/Australian terranée.” LCdr Woodburn was honoured for unparalleled level of care and support Combined Task Force 150. “She demon- his service from February to April 2018, to shipmates struggling with addiction. strated outstanding leadership, profes- Continued on page 7 November 4, 2019 TRIDENT News 7 Recognizing the good and the gallant

Continued on page 7 above her rank level.” Though a new before Self” mantra. Faced with the ment the civilian Federal Fleet Service sailor, she “enthusiastically sought increased tempo of returning from a crew, Lieutenant-Commander Gabriel’s CPO2 Jason Lowthers, also of HMCS ways of contributing to her team’s major deployment, a change in Com- extraordinary professionalism and St John’s, was recognized for his ser- efforts. AB Smith’s tireless devotion to mand Team, an influx of newly posted- dedication identified duplication of vice during Op REASSURANCE from duty assured the cohesiveness of the in personnel, and a very busy follow-on effort, clarified roles and responsibili- January to July 2018 as the Operations Operations Department and morale post deployment program, he excelled ties, and established standard operating Chief and repatriation/Home Leave throughout the ship.” in all aspects of his role.” procedures which enabled ASTERIX to Travel Assistance Coordinator. “His There were a number of Commander CPO2 Frederic Denis, PO1 Kurt progress smoothly to high readiness, exemplary leadership, planning, and MARLANT Certificates of Achieve- Eason, and PO2 Christopher Warner which reflected great credit upon Mari- communication skills enabled the ment, including presentations to Cpl received the honour for their actions on time Forces Atlantic.” ship to preserve a high level of opera- Geoffroy Cote-Bolduc and LS David August 24, 2018, while at sea in HMCS PO2 Corey MacNeil was honoured tional capability and readiness, while Theriault for an incident on May 24, Toronto. All Marine Technicians, they for his service as the Regulating PO in maintaining the personal welfare of 2018, Cpl Cote-Bolduc and LS Theriault, “displayed exceptional leadership, Ville de Québec during Op REASSUR- the crew at the forefront for consider- both from HMCS Ville de Québec, were professionalism and technical expertise ANCE from July 2018 to January 23, ation.” tasked as the Bowsman and Special Op- in their legacy occupations of Marine 2019, during which time he “provided Maj Kristin MacDonald was hon- erations RHIB Coxswain respectively, Electrician, Marine Engineer and Hull his Command Team with exemplary oured for his time as lead planner for to respond to HMCS Oriole’s call for as- Technician respectively, when dis- planning and organizational services in the Arctic Security Forces Roundtable sistance, which experienced an engine patched as a repair team in responding direct support of operations.” and Northern Flanks Conference, failure in the Halifax Harbour traffic to the Fishing Vessel ORION’s request PO2 Trege Wilson was honoured for hosted by JTFA in Halifax from May lanes in high winds. “LS Theriault’s for assistance, near Cape Cod, Massa- his actions during an incident on Janu- 1-3, 2018, Maj MacDonald displayed seamanship ability in launching the chusetts.” ary 29, 2018 while HMCS Toronto was exemplary leadership and professional RHIB from inboard the boat, combined LCdr Christopher Gabriel received on a port visit to Hamilton, Bermuda. acumen. His flexibility and problem with Cpl Cote-Bolduc’s smart response the Commander Maritime Forces PO2 Wilson “demonstrated exceptional solving skills were instrumental to to orders, were critical to both mem- Atlantic Certificate of Achievement “in leadership and poise in rendering first the overall success of the conference, bers safely and successfully assisting in recognition of his outstanding contri- aid to a seriously injured victim of a and he set an outstanding example for towing the vessel back to port.” butions, as both Executive Officer and motor scooter accident. Joining a sub- follow-on symposium organizers to PO Tyler Davenport, the Regulating Logistics Officer, during the stand-up ordinate from the duty watch, he was emulate. PO aboard HMCS St. John’s from April and deployment of Naval Replenish- quick to take charge, reassure the vic- PO1 Gary MacKay was recognized for 2018 to April 2019, also received this ment Unit ASTERIX, from June 2017 tim and provide critical first aid to the his actions on September 23, 2017, while recognition. The citation described him to January 2018. While cultivating a victim’s lower leg, which was impaled serving as the Second-In-Command of as being “the epitome of the “Service cohesive military component to compli- on the scooter’s peg.” HMCS Charlottetown’s Naval Board- ing Party during Op REASSURANCE. “During nighttime exercises in heavy seas, he pulled a team member who was ascending the boarding ladder to safety when the Party’s boat suddenly dropped with the high swell.” Lt(N) Stephenie Murray was hon- oured for her service as XO of HMCS Glace Bay during NATO Ex TRIDENT JUNCTURE. “In addition to performing her normal duties, she demonstrated exceptional expertise and tactical acumen in ensuring that Autonomous Underwater Vehicle missions were properly conducted and that the col- lected data was translated to useable information.” LCol Warren Smith was honoured for his service as the ACOS at JTFA HQ from September to November 2018. “LCol Smith displayed exceptional pro- fessional acumen while planning and overseeing simultaneous operations in support of both the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the 2018 Halifax International Security Forum. AB Elizabeth Smith, a NESOP in Promotion at Naval Fleet School (Pacific) HMCS St John’s during Op REASSUR- ANCE from January to July 2018, was CPO2 Malcolm Cox is promoted to his current rank by Cdr Annick Fortin, NFS(P) Cmdt, and LCdr Kevin Laycraft, NFS(P) CSE honoured for her “exceptional profes- Div Cdr. sionalism in completing tasks well SUBMITTED

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HMCS Ville de Quebec won the chili cook- HMCS Charlottetown receives the Seamanship Olympics award from Cmdre Richard off and received the award from Cmdre Feltham and Cdr Richard Rochon. Feltham. PTE SARINA MCNEILL, FIS PTE SARINA MCNEILL, FIS Fleet kicks of NDWCC with chili contest and Olympics

By Samantha Steele, control, first aid and boatswain calls of the Fleet to get opportunities to MARLANT PA intern (on the bosn’s pipe), to communicat- support their community,” he said. ing in Morse code. Following a successful afternoon It was all sunshine and smiles on LCdr Melanie Lahey from HMCS of friendly sports and numerous Wednesday, October 9 in HMC Dock- Charlottetown came up with the idea bowls of chili, enjoyed by attending yard for CANFLTLANT’s first Chili in an effort to maximize donations members of the defence community, Cook-off and Olympics in support and give the sailors a great opportu- it was determined that HMCS Ville de of the National Defence Workplace nity for some friendly competition. Quebec won the Chili Cook-off while Charitable Campaign (NDWCC). “We figure it would be a big event HMCS Fredericton reigned victorious Competitors in the event included that all the units could be involved as winner of the first Fleet Olympics. Sea Training Atlantic, Maritime in and be afforded the opportunity to The NDWCC provides Defence Team Operations Group 5, and crews from donate.” members easy access to over 86,500 HMC Ships St. John’s, Toronto, Events such as this raise aware- charities, including those focused Charlottetown, Ville de Quebec, Glace ness of the NDWCC and encourage directly on supporting CAF members Bay, Fredericton, Kingston, Shawin- members to canvass for a charity of and veterans. igan and Harry DeWolf. Each eager their choice. Cmdre Richard Feltham, The NDWCC campaign theme this participant set up a tent on NJ Jetty Commander CANFLTLANT, came out year is “standing shoulder-to-shoulder that featured their own unique take to show his support for the event and against veterans’ homelessness.” Of- on chili. also had the opportunity to try a bowl ficially launched on October 2, this A sailor dons a firefighter suit for that The Olympic events ranged from of chili from each of the contestants year’s campaign will conclude on segment of the Seamanship Olympics. seamanship skills, such as damage groups. “It’s important for members November 29. PTE SARINA MCNEILL, FIS

Sailors from HMCS Shawinigan compete in in the first aid portion of the Seamanship OS Dyneth Allen-Buckmire of HMCS Glace Bay serves chili during the chili cook-off. Olympics. PTE SARINA MCNEILL, FIS PTE SARINA MCNEILL, FIS November 4, 2019 TRIDENT News 9 RAdm Baines awarded honorary doctorate

RAdm Ba- from alma mater ines receives his honorary degree from By Ryan Melanson, outside the military, and the kind of University Trident Staff individual who best merits an honor- of Manitoba ary degree.” President and The Commander of Maritime Forces The school specifically noted RAdm Vice-Chancellor Atlantic and Joint Task Force Atlantic Baines’ experiences warding off Soma- Dr. David T. was recently recognized by his alma li pirates in the Gulf of Aden, his focus Barnard. mater, the University of Manitoba, on innovation and teamwork as Base UNIVERSITY OF for his distinguished achievements in Commander at CFB Esquimalt, and his MANITOBA service to Canada. work as special advisor to the CDS and RAdm Craig Baines was awarded then as Commander of the Atlantic an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) Fleet, prior to his current appointment during a fall Convocation ceremony at as Commander MARLANT and JTFA. the university’s campus in Winnipeg During his speech to graduates and on October 15. The honorary degree attendees at the Convocation ceremony, is described as the highest honor the RAdm Baines touched on the topic of University of Manitoba can confer leadership, and the importance of self upon an individual, awarded only to criticism and self accountability for those whose achievements are widely those in positions of power. recognized by both the public and their “There is no better substitute for peers in the field of endeavour. inspiring people, while generating RAdm Baines started his post-sec- respect and admiration, then a leader ondary education at U of M, graduat- who accepts responsibility, holds them- ing in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts, selves to account, and then seeks to before going on to earn Master’s level learn from their experience,” he said. degrees in Defence Studies and Public “The ability to be self-critical and Administration at the Royal Military accepting of tough love from others College of Canada. The university has can then become a formidable power followed his military career closely in dealing with the complexities of since his graduation, and previously modern life.” highlighted him as a notable alumni VAdm Art Mcdonald, Commander during his time in command of HMCS RCN, congratulated RAdm Baines on Winnipeg from 2009 to 2010. receiving his honorary degree, describ- “Over his 30-year career, his exper- ing him as a longtime colleague and tise and diplomacy in handling com- friend who couldn’t be more deserving plex defence and security issues have of the honour. inspired a generation of Navy officers “This recognition must be celebrat- dedicated to defending our nation's in- ed. It recognizes outstanding intellect terests at sea,” reads a statement from and leadership at all levels within our the university. Navy as well as Craig’s unwavering “Moreover, his genuine caring for devotion and selfless commitment to RAdm Craig Baines speaks to graduates and other attendees during a Convocation colleagues show him to be a leader our sailors and nation,” VAdm McDon- ceremony at the University of Manitoba on October 15. with integrity, a role model within and ald said. UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA

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HMCS Halifax participated in to increase interoperability between NATO Exercise DYNAMIC MARI- Allied Forces. HMCS Halifax is the NER 19 from October 7-18, 2019. flagship for Standing NATO Mari- This exercise involved 32 surface time Group 2 (SNMG2) with SNMG2 ships, two submarines, and 18 air Commander, Commodore Josee assets. During this period HMCS Kurtz of the Royal Canadian Navy, Halifax worked with NATO assets embarked.

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Fleet Club Atlantic Caen Legion, Br. 164 CFB Halifax – Tribute Tower 1341 Main Road PO Box 99000, Stn Forces PO Box 13 Halifax, NS B3K 5X5 Eastern Passage, NS B3G 1M4 Main offi ce 902-721-8350 [email protected] PMC 902-721-8219 902-465-3700 Mess open Nov. 11, 11am-11pm Sun closed Mon-Sat open at noon Sea King Club Somme Br. 31. R.C.L. Hall for rental 12 Wing Shearwater 54 King Street Gen. meeting 2nd Thurs of mnth PO Box 148 PO Box 99 Except July & August Shearwater, NS B0J 3A0 Dartmouth, NS B2Y 3Y2 902-720-1089 902-463-1050 Centennial Branch 160 Offi ce hours Mon-Fri 9am-3pm Mon-Thurs 10am-11:30pm 703 Main St. Sea King Club open Nov. 11 Fri 10am-10pm Dartmouth, NS B2W 3T6 10am – 2pm Sat 10am-12am 902-462-2910/902-404-3011 Sun noon-7pm Open Mon-Fri 1 to 11pm Royal Canadian Naval Association Nov. 11 ceremonies Sat 12 to 11pm Peregrine Branch At Sullivan’s Pond cenotaph Hall rentals/catering on site 2623 Agricola Street Chase the Ace Fri 5 to 8pm Halifax, NS B3K 4C7 Sackville Legion, Bingos Sun, doors open @ 5:30pm 902-454-4385 RCL Calais Branch 162 Branch events/Darts/Pool/Cards Club hours: 45 Sackville Cross Road Remembrance Day Parade & Closed Sun & Mon Lower Sackville, NS Ceremony, Cole Harbour Place, Tues-Thurs 1-6pm Upstairs bar 902-865-9177 Dartmouth, Sunday, Nov. 11, Fri 1-9pm, Sat 1-6pm Offi ce 902-865-4583 11 am, public invited Open Nov. 11 @ 1 pm Mon closed For Up Spirits Tue noon-10pm Earl Francis Spryfi eld Memorial Band performs 2-5pm Wed 10am-10pm Branch 152 Thurs 10am-11pm 7 Sussex Street The Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund Fri 10am-1am Halifax, NS B3P 1L1 6 Beechwood Ave., Suite 9 Sat noon-10pm 902-477-0467 Ottawa, ON K1L 8B4 Sun noon-6pm Mon-Sat 10am-midnight Toll free: 1-888-557-8777 Fri & Sat private functions Offi ce Hours: 9am-4pm Mon-Fri and dances open till 1am Email: [email protected] Sun noon-11:30pm Web: www.rcnbf.ca Bingo every Sun 1pm “Established 1942 to relieve distress & promote Karaoke nights (dates vary) 9pm-1am well-being of eligible Regular and Reserve Force personnel, Veterans and their Dependents, who have served in the Royal Canadian Navy, Maritime Command as well as Merchant Navy war veterans.”

We the members of the following Royal Canadian Legions, Associations and Messes, hold high the torch for future generations 175761 November 4, 2019 TRIDENT News 13 Remembrance DAY 2019

The First: Remembering the first casualties of the Great War

By Jennifer Gamble, roughly 350 sailors, the RCN faced a Naval Museum of Halifax Curator monumental task of how to defend the coastlines of Canada without a fleet. Cadets of the first intake into the Royal Naval College This Remembrance Day marks the In Halifax, the navy was respon- of Canada in 1911 with their officers and instructors. Arthur Silver (2nd row, 4th 101st anniversary of the end of the sible for establishing defences such as from right), Malcolm Cann (3rd row, 1st on left), John Victor Hatheway (4th row, 1st First World War. When hostilities broke nets across the harbour, coordinating on left), and William Palmer (5th row, 2nd from left). out in 1914, the Royal Canadian Navy minesweeping efforts and controlling was only four years old. With only traffic in the harbour. The demand Admiralty looked to the Royal Naval selected to serve in the Royal Navy’s two old British cruisers, HMC Ships was high for well-trained sailors and College of Canada's first graduating West Indies Squadron and assigned to Rainbow and Niobe, and a muster of officers to take on this work so the class. HMS Good Hope. Within six weeks, all Among its members were four four of these midshipmen were lost. bright and young Maritimers: Mal- On November 1, 1914 off the coast colm Cann, John V. W. Hatheway, of Chile, the Good Hope was sunk in William Archibald Palmer, and what came to be known as the Battle Arthur Wiltshire Silver. Following their graduation in 1914, they were Continued on page 14

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The First: Remembering the first casualties of the Great War

Continued from page 13 By the end of the war, the Royal Letter from Midshipman Malcom Canadian Navy had grown from a Cann sent to his Mother in Yar- of Coronel. All hands were lost. Cann, few hundred sailors to over 5,000. mouth, NS, just before he was lost Hatheway, Palmer and Silver were the By the outbreak of the Second on HMS Good Hope, and forward- first RCN and Canadian casualties World War the RCN had expanded ed from England, December 1914. of the war. A week later, newspapers further to 95,000 men and women in back home in Canada announced the uniform. Building on the founda- loss of HMS Good Hope and of the tion established during the First four maritime midshipmen. World War Canada’s navy was better Before he left England for the coast equipped to take on the challenges of Chile, Malcom Cann sent a letter that the Second World War pre- home to his mother in Yarmouth, NS. sented. By time Mrs. Cann received it, her son This Remembrance Day the Naval was already lost at sea and she would Museum of Halifax will be open from spend the rest of her life searching for 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm in honour and him. This letter, along with Malcolm remembrance of the many Canadians Cann’s medals, are on display at the who have served in the RCN over the Naval Museum of Halifax. past 100 years.

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Photo Credit: Top Left - John M. Horton, CSMA, FCA. Top Right - CNMT 176120 175756 November 4, 2019 TRIDENT News 15 Remembrance DAY 2019

Stadacona Band to play annual ‘Til We Meet Again concert

By Sgt Mike Gallant, Stadacona Band

Join the Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy as they pres- ent their annual ‘Til We Meet Again concert on November 9 at the Central Branch of the Halifax Public Library. The event will take place at 2 p.m. in the Paul O’Regan Hall on the ground floor of the library. The library is wheelchair accessible and admission to the concert is free. The band, under the direction of Commanding Officer and Director of Music Lt(N) Bradley Ritson, will play a wide array of music includ- ing pieces commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Italian campaign, the 50th anniversary of the explosion and fire in HMCS Kootenay, music from the big band era, and much more in remembrance of those who have The Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy. served, past and present. MCPL NEIL CLARKSON, FIS

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Steady as She Goes deck belied the un-secured carnage below By Bob Gwalchmai, Eruptions of white spray exploded questioned, “just how far”… “is this Not a star, no smiling moon, just howl- RCN (ret’d) from the sides of the harbour wall the one?” ing wind and beating spray … will The sky, a swirling witch’s cauldron, The plunging bow tossed back spray this end? Ice pellets bit my hands as I slipped bubbled with our fate each time it broke free from Nep- Steady as she goes, boy, steady our life line to sanctuary Creaks and groans from deep within tune’s grasp The gods have no need for us this Slowly yet ominously we edged out lamented a siren’s mournful dirge Incessant rain joined the stinging day into the smirking grey harbour The building swells seemed to greet spray in the battle for dominance Shrouded souls trudged about, hiding us from all sides, like feeding orcas The sinking light of day deserted us Imperceptibly, the siren’s wail faltered anything Neptune might steal Fervent glances astern stole last to face the indeterminable night… and the pounding spray softened its The sea’s ragged dance taunted us, glimpses of hearth and home… and alone assault giving us false hope hope Steady as she goes, boy, steady In the softening black, the green Foaming crests raced at us from the Steady as she goes, boy, steady The gods have no need for us this mountainous waves lost their horizon… its waiting… out there. The gods have no need for us this day threatening charge Stead as she goes, boy, steady day The bow no longer struggled to escape The gods have no need for us this In a blackness devoid of everything Neptune’s insistent invitation day Land faded in the mist, abandoning us but the tormented sea, the unknown As dawn’s light crept into this surreal to that wild undulating world waited world, a gentle hand lifted us up and Each shuddering roll of the ship Sensations of rising, and the shudder- soothed us down ing shock when the falling stopped, White-maned stallions raced off fed our fears ahead of us to the horizon, a new Brilliant flashes of phosphorescence sun lighting their way… blasted the bridge windows, de- Steady as she goes, boy, steady manding access The gods have no need for us this Honouring A muted cacophony from beneath the day

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Remembrance 2019 events

By Trident Staff Trenches: Digitized First World War Monday November 11 Monday November 11 Records. Are you interested in re- 11 a.m. 11 a.m. Friday, November 8 searching your ancestors’ First World The annual Remembrance ceremo- There will be a Remembrance 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. War military service? This introduc- ny presented by the Royal Canadian ceremony at the Sailors Memorial in There will be the No Stone Left tory workshop, held in partnership Legion will take place at the Grand Point Pleasant Park. Alone commemorative ceremony at with Library and Archives Canada, Parade in Halifax. All are welcome. Fort Massey Cemetery. NSLA will teaches participants how to access Ca- hold its 9th annual Remembrance nadian Expeditionary Force service event. NSLA’s mission is to honour files online. By learning to use vari- the sacrifice and service of Canada’s ous digitized resources, such as war military by educating students and diaries, you will learn how to identify placing poppies on the headstones of an individual’s military unit, and the veterans every November. This year context of a person’s military service. 220 students will lay poppies on 1200 headstones at Fort Massey Cemetery. Saturday, November 9 Throughout Canada, with the help of 2-4 p.m. students, soldiers, volunteers, and the The 18th annual ‘Til We Meet Again communities around us we will place concert takes place at the Central over 50,000 poppies to commemorate Library. Maritime Forces Atlantic the lives and sacrifices of our brave presents this afternoon of wartime fa- military. Fort Massey Cemetery is lo- vourites from the Stadacona Band of cated at 1246 Queen Street in Halifax. the Royal Canadian Navy and special guests in support of Camp Hill Veter- Saturday, November 9 ans’ Memorial Building of the QEII MLA,BEDFORD 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Health Sciences Centre. The concert The Central Library of Halifax takes place in the Paul O'Regan Hall KELLY REGAN Regional Library will present In the and admission is free. KellyRegan.ca

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The members of the Royal Canadian Legion Centennial Branch 160, 703 Main St. Dartmouth wish to thank all residents of our Canadians who will always Dartmouth community for your generous donations and support during our 2018 Poppy Campaign. Donations totaled a little protect our peace and freedom. more than $84,500 and with a combination of those donations and existing funds we were able to provide the following: • just over $14,500 was provided to Veterans, Veterans Outreach Programs, and NS/NU Command Benevolent Fund; • just over $32,500 was provided to Call to Remembrance Literary and Poster contest, support to our local Cadet Corps and High School Bursaries; • and just under $14,000 was provided to Dartmouth General Hospital towards the purchase of a Centrifuge Machine to support both Veterans and Seniors within our community. Thank you so much and we look forward to your continued support for the 2019 Poppy Campaign from 25 Oct – 11 Nov 2019. Prepared by Comrade Joanne Geddes, Poppy Campaign Chair, RCL Centennial Branch 160 175754 18 TRIDENT News November 4, 2019 Waterborne fundraising: Getting creative during the 2019 NDWCC

By CFB Halifax PA erty Dragon Boat Race. CFB Halifax and MARLANT combined efforts and It’s hard to believe we’re already raced in one boat, while four others halfway through the 2019 MARLANT boats were represented by members National Defence Workplace Chari- from Naval Fleet School (Atlantic), table Campaign (NDWCC) season. Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Since early October, canvassers have Scott, Canadian Fleet Atlantic and Ca- been out in their respective units, edu- nadian Forces Health Services Centre cating our members on the options (Atlantic). for charitable giving this campaign It was a brisk and beautiful day at season. Did you know that you can Lake Banook, with much excitement set up regular or one-time payroll on the water, and came with some in- The Healthy Minds Cooperative was among the many organizations with informa- deductions, directing those monies to tense rivalries. Just two weeks before tion and display booths at the Rock Your Wellness event. a charity of your choice? You can also the race, Capt(N) Mazur filmed and re- SUBMITTED donate more broadly to United Way or leased a social media video, challeng- HealthPartners, and they will direct ing other local Defence organizations the funds where they’re most needed to participate in the Dragon Boat race. Healthy workplace, in our community. From this video, he received some And while direct monetary dona- comical and inspiring challenge ac- tions are essential to the success of cepted videos from FMF Cape Scott the NDWCC, there are other, more and its scurvy leader, Capt(N) Dave healthy employees creative ways that Defence Team Benoit and a unique response from personnel can get involved and raise Naval Fleet School Atlantic’s Com- By Virginia Beaton, workplace culture. funds. If you weren’t lucky enough mandant, Cdr Danny Croucher, which Trident Staff “We have to educate, empower, en- to partake in the Base Information included special effects like a fire gage, and evaluate,” Capt(N) Mazur Services (BIS) Escape Room last year, breathing dragon. October is Healthy Workplace stated. for example, you wouldn’t know that At the end of the day Capt(N) Mazur Month and to mark that, on Wednes- Guest speaker Jeannine Legassé, BIS saw 26 teams take on the fun had the last laugh, as the CFB Hali- day October 16 the Defence Team held ADM of Nova Scotia’s Department and unique team-building challenge, fax/MARLANT hybrid team came out an event titled Rock Your Wellness. of Health and Wellness, noted that which raised more than $1300 for the victorious, claiming the inaugural In Mr. Mac’s Room in Tribute Tow- “Creating a healthy population is a campaign. title of Paddle Against Poverty cham- er at Stadacona, numerous exhibitors priority for the Nova Scotia govern- Planning unit, Base or Formation- pion and the bragging rights that set up display booths offering infor- ment.” wide events like the Escape Room is a went along with it. Most importantly, mation and demonstrations to both Steve Hebert of MARLANT Safety great way to raise funds while having the initiative raised $10,000 for the military and civilian personnel. and Environment was the next fun and encouraging camaraderie MARLANT NDWCC. CF H Svcs C (A) personnel offered speaker. He gave an overview of amongst Defence Team members. Local Defence Team members are everybody a chance to check their the history of safety legislation in This year, Base Commander and encouraged to get creative, have fun blood pressure, or to learn about new Canada, including the development MARLANT NDWCC Champion and make a difference this NDWCC ways to combat insomnia, while reg- of the Canada Labour Code. Capt(N) Dave Mazur and NDWCC season. Try a baked goods auction istered dietitian Kathleeen Bayliss- The final speaker of the event was Campaign Director, Cdr Beth Vallis, like HR-Civ, or a Mock Jail like BIS. Byrne had a poster display and Jerry Ryan of the Federal Govern- took fundraising creativity to a new No matter how or why you partici- handouts describing the most recent ment Dockyard Trades and Labour level when they dreamt up a brand pate, your involvement in this year’s changes to Canada’s Food Guide. Council (East). Ryan is also the men- new fundraising initiative. campaign does make a difference. LCol Rochelle Heudes, CO of CF H tal health co-champion. On Monday, October 21, six teams The 2019 MARLANT NDWCC runs Svcs C (A), was master of ceremonies Display and information booths comprised of military and civilian until the end of November. Units plan- for the event. included the CF Member Assistance Defence Team members took to the ning NDWCC events are asked to con- In his remarks, Capt(N) Dave Ma- Program; the Lung Association; waters of Lake Banook in Dartmouth tact [email protected] to ensure zur, Base Commander CFB Halifax, Canadian Mental Health Association; for the inaugural Paddle Against Pov- the events are promoted Base-wide. reminded the audience of the vital SISIP; the Office of Disability Man- importance that a healthy workplace agement; the Integrated Conflict and has, and that healthy employees Complaint Management; the Em- have a beneficial effect on the over- ployee Assistance Program; Defence all health and performance of the Women’s Advisory Group, Defence organization. He emphasized that the Visible Minority Advisory Group, four key factors in an organization’s Defence Aboriginal Advisory Group, health are healthy lifestyles, physical and the Persons with Disabilities environment, corporate and social Advisory Group; PSP Health Promo- responsibility, and mental health and tion; and more.

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By RCN PA

In line with other departments in the National Capital Region (NCR), Naval Staff in Ottawa is moving out of the downtown Ma- jor-General George R. Pearkes Building and into Building 6 of the new National Defence Headquarters (NDHQ) at Carling Campus in the city’s west end. This move has already begun and the Naval Staff team expects to be fully reformed at Carling The interior of Carling Campus, the new Na- Campus on October 28, 2019. tional Defence Headquarters on the west end of Naval Staff ’s move is part of a Ottawa. The modernized facility is expected to multi-year NCR-wide consolida- increase organizational efficiency and gener- tion of multiple departments ate cost savings as it consolidates over 9,000 HMCS St. John’s on from more than 40 locations people from over 40 different locations across which is scheduled to be com- the National Capital Region. pleted in 2020. THE GUARD Situated on a 360-acre site, Great Lakes Deployment Carling Campus consists of 10 newly sit-stand desks, personal storage renovated buildings interconnected by lockers, improved air circulation, and HMCS St. John's sits alongside Port Windsor during the Great Lakes Deployment tunnels and passageways. It includes collaborative spaces for both planned on October 20, 2019. The ship has visited, or will be visiting communities including new fitness facilities, recreational and impromptu discussions. Enhanced SeptIles, Kingston, Montreal, Toronto, and Windsor. spaces, support facilities, and modern- security is a key feature at the new CPL IAN THOMPSON, HMCS ST JOHN’S ized offices equipped with the latest location, and access to the complex is technology. strictly controlled. The buildings throughout this new The move to Carling Campus will complex are unlike anything else in generate long-term cost savings for the military. With plenty of natural the Defence Team and will increase ef- light, plants, and water — both indoors fectiveness and efficiency by bringing War Amps key tags at and out — the Defence Team will have together more than 9,000 members into a healthy and inviting work environ- a modern and collaborative environ- work for amputees ment. Staff will benefit from having ment.

By The War Amps

As The War Amps mails out its 2019 key tags to households across the country with the theme, Your Key Tags at Work, the association is also embarking on its second century of service. For more than 100 years, The War Amps has been making a differ- ence in the lives of amputees includ- ing 11-year-old Carter Sly. Carter is a left leg amputee and a member of The War Amps Child Am- putee (CHAMP) Program. The War Amps receives no government grants but with the public’s support of the Key Tag Service, the association pro- vides amputees with financial assis- tance for artificial limbs, peer support and information on all aspects of living with amputation. The Key Tag Service was launched after the Second World War so that re- turning war amputee veterans could Carter with the waterproof leg he uses not only work for competitive wages, for safety in the water and walking on but also provide a service to Canadi- wet surfaces, thanks to public support of ans that would generate funds for the the Key Tag Service. association. SUBMITTED “The War Amps provides our fam- Serving the military community ily with invaluable support,” says the toll-free number on the back of for more than 30 years! Carter’s mom, Alzira. “Carter has the tag or place them in any mailbox, been fitted with artificial legs for and The War Amps will return them walking, running and swimming. We to you by courier, free of charge. are so thankful to those who support Those who do not receive their key 902-465-5060 the Key Tag Service.” Each key tag tags in the mail can order them at has a confidentially coded number. If waramps.ca or call toll-free 1-800-250- 1046 Main Road Eastern Passage, NS you lose your keys, the finder can call 3030. 175758 20 TRIDENT Sports November 4, 2019

What’s the score with local sports in your community? Send write-ups, photos, and results to Sports [email protected] NFS(A) sailor taking Movember campaign to New York City marathon

By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

After a successful battle with tes- ticular cancer three years ago, PO2 Rick Mamye became committed to using his tough experience to help others, and has been fundraising through the Movember organization ever since. This year, with the RCN and Naval Fleet School (Atlantic) behind him, he’s taking his efforts to the next level. PO2 Mamye will be part of the official 32-person Movember team at this year’s New York City Marathon on November 3, running through the city’s five boroughs alongside oth- ers whose lives have been affected by cancer or mental health issues. PO2 Rick Mamye will be part of the His first years involved with the official Movember team at the TCS New fundraising campaign have seen him York City marathon on November 1. bring in more than $50,000 in total RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF donations, and he was recognized ear- PO2 Mamye will also be repeating the successful Movember spin-a-thon that he orga- lier this year with a Commander RCN nized in the fall of 2018. “I’d like to help give guys, and girls Commendation for his work to date. RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF too, a chance to feel safe opening up This work has mainly been done lo- dialogues and having those tough cally, and he said he’s looking forward doing since the spring. He said his and suicide prevention. conversations.” to meeting others on the marathon colleagues at the school and NFS(A) PO2 Mamye said his involvement in PO2 Mamye said that anyone wish- team who have been raising money Commandant Cdr Danny Croucher Movember and its important causes ing to support his cause can help out and awareness for Movember’s causes have been extremely supportive from has enriched his life, and thanks in a number of ways. Most impor- in their own communities. the start. to the support from his friends and tantly, men can help themselves by “It’s 30 individuals, from six dif- He ran his latest full marathon in family, he’s been encouraged to keep getting informed about self checks for ferent countries, who have all likely 2017 to celebrate one year of being pushing and come up with new ideas testicular cancer, talking to their doc- gone through similar or like-minded cancer free, and said training for the to take the initiative further. While tors about prostate cancer screening, experiences, and have then used New York race has gone well. And he’s had a lot of success with fund- and reaching out about any mental to that to do something good with rather than ending this year’s cam- raising, the outreach and awareness health struggles they may be having. Movember. I’m excited to meet them paign after New York, he’s just getting aspect of the Movember campaign is They can also encourage their friends all and experience finishing the New started. A successful Movember spin- what’s closest to his heart. and family members to do the same. York Marathon with all of them,” PO2 a-thon, first held in 2018, will be back “The dialogue is huge. If men know Those who want to contribute finan- Mamye said. this year, and he’s also brainstorming what to look for in terms of checking cially can visit http://ca.movember. Movember requires team members other ways to bring in even more cash for testicular cancer, or if men can com to donate to PO2 Mamye directly to fundraise US $3,500 for the trip, for the important causes of testicular start talking about their mental health or learn how to start their own Mo- which PO2 Mamye has been busy and prostate cancer, mental health issues, we can save lives,” he said. vember campaign.

Sailor prevails in marathon feat

By Peter Mallett, metre course in 5:55:06 on Oct. 13. of the run. From the 24 kilometre The Lookout Staff He ran the race as a fundraiser for mark it was just pure determination the Esquimalt MFRC and also believes that made the difference.” Running the Victoria Goodlife Fit- the feat set a Guinness World Record The heavy oxygen tank and firefight- ness Marathon in full firefighter gear under the category of Fastest Runner er’s uniform worn by CPO2 Fraser with the heavy breathing apparatus Wearing a Firefighter’s Uniform and weighed approximately 25 lbs and had a “surreal feel to it” admits CPO2 Breathing Apparatus. included sea boots in place of running Chris Fraser. He is still waiting for confirmation shoes. The equipment is protective The 49-year-old Weapons Engineer- on the world record. safety gear commonly worn by Royal ing Technician who works for Canadi- “This was a very hard endeav- Canadian Navy duty technicians, an Fleet Pacific, battled muscle fatigue our both physically and mentally,” containment managers, and boundary and exhaustion, but was greeted with said CPO2 Fraser. “Physically I was sentries for damage control purposes. cheers of support from co-workers and exhausted earlier than anticipated, friends after completing the 42.2 kilo- which compounded the mental aspect Continued on page 22 November 4, 2019 TRIDENT Sports 21 Fitness Sports are much more than fun and games and sports By Capt Lisa Evong, 5 CDSG PAO updates We have all heard that a healthy body aids in a healthy mind, but By Trident Staff how do sports and fitness fit into the CAF framework? Why are sports so Boot camp is a mixture of strength, important? endurance, and fun. This class is de- Just over a century ago, American signed to challenge everyone, against philosopher William James called no one but yourself. Lift, run, move, for the creation of a moral equiva- jump, swing, pull, push, and smile. All lent of war: the search for some- skill and fitness levels welcome. Mon- thing other than war that would day/Wednesday, 6-7 p.m. enhance a person’s self-discipline, PSP Recreation offers a yoga class hardiness, and self-sacrifice. Today, designed for everyone. This class intro- we call this equivalent “sport.” duces foundational postures, balance In fact, the Olympics were partly postures, and movement with breath designed so that countries would and focus. This well-balanced class will compete on the sporting field rather get you out of your head and into your than the battlefield. Young men body and your breath. Modifications would train to be athletes rather are always welcome. Tuesday/Thurs- than warriors. day, 6-7 p.m. Contact matthew.macken- Sport is now seen as a way of [email protected] for more information. uniting people rather than dividing The 2019 CISM CAF Women’s Basketball Team Intersection Curling League is them. People can translate the hard SUBMITTED now active. Games are on Tuesdays at work they've put into their sport 12:30. Learn to Curl started on October by working harder to be a better I recently met several members of For AB Robinson, it means she gets to 1 and regular season games started on student or employee and a better the Canadian CISM Women’s Basket- play basketball on the international October 8. The location is the CFB Hali- person overall. Working towards a ball team, namely LCol Sharlene Hard- stage in China this year. fax Curling Club in Windsor Park. Fall goal can teach people the value of ing, Assistant Coach; Sapper Cath- Sapper Bougie, a Combat Engineer Intersection curling will run from Oc- hard work, commitment and dedica- erine Bougie, point guard or shooting from 4 Engineer Support Regiment, a tober to December 2019. Cancellations tion and team sports are a great way guard; A/Slt Blaire Coffey, shooting high readiness unit which came to the due to COTF/COTW/Wing Cup, Region- to learn these values. guard; Capt Megan McDougall, power aid of Maritimers during two differ- als and Club Bonspiels TBC. Units that It’s true that teams that end up forward; and AB Leah Robinson, all ent domestic operations in 2019, has to entered teams last year or wish to enter on the winning end of the score positions, to explain to me the benefits earn hardcore respect in her trade. She a team this year, please contact Isaac in team sports are those that work of sports to the CAF. says being physically fit helps her in Habib to indicate your intent to enter well together. Learning to cooperate All these women believe that sport her daily work routine. More impor- a team. We recommend that each team with others toward a common goal has made them somehow better as a tantly, teamwork and working hard have a pool of 6-8 players to prevent un- in sports is what builds character, person. They each shared their experi- gain her respect from her comrades. necessary defaults. friendship and important life skills ences relating to leadership, account- For Capt McDougall, CFRC Calgary, The CFB Halifax Walk takes place for players and coaches. ability, responsibility, organization, CAF sports allowed her to interact at 10:30 a.m. on the last Wednesday of Since the CAF’s Military Ethos time management, socialization, with members of all occupations and every month. Both military and civilian is based on a unifying spirit that respect, and sportsmanship. ranks. For her, meeting her assistant members are welcome to participate. brings all members of the CAF For example, AB Robinson, a Naval coach, a down-to-earth, levelheaded The group will convene at the STAD together along with the Canadian Reservist at HMCS Queen Charlotte, senior CAF officer, LCol Harding, it gardens in front of S-90 for a PSP led public to guide its operations, it and a full-time student, had to learn at was the first time she was up close and warm-up. The walk will take approx. 30 only makes sense to encourage an early age that in order to balance personal with a female role model to minutes and be approx. 2.5-3km, head- sports among its ranks. her schoolwork, her sports and her job whom she can relate. Capt McDougall ing towards Fort Needham and back. The CAF Sports Program is di- in the CAF, she had to be organized sees LCol Harding as a mentor and For more information please contact vided into two main sub-groups, the and make arrangements with her someone to imitate. Developing sports- Lucas Hardie at 902-427-6335 or email intramural and the extramural pro- professors. She said, “I immediately manship is also very important, in her [email protected] grams. At the local level, every base, reached out to my school and work view. She thinks learning to lose well The FORCE Rewards Program is unit and wing conducts intramural and made everything work in order to by learning from your mistakes and designed to recognize CAF personnel or local sporting events for all levels attend the training camps.” Sometimes being happy for others’ success, is a who achieve high levels of health-relat- of athletes. Extramural competi- it means getting up earlier, staying up great character builder and life skill. ed fitness and operational readiness on tion includes Regionals, Nationals later and just plain working harder their FORCE Fitness Profile, as part of and Conseil International du Sport than your peers to get what you want. Continued on page 23 their annual FORCE Evaluation. In line Militaire, or CISM. with the CAF objective of maintaining CISM is one of the largest mul- high levels of health-related fitness and tidisciplinary organizations in the operational readiness, this program is world made up of elite athletes. being implemented to motivate CAF CISM organizes various sporting personnel to pursue physical activity events for the 140 member countries while recognizing those who achieve in which the largest number of excellence. FORCE Program location: disciplines is represented. The aim Fleet Gym location, D216, Mondays, of CISM is to establish permanent 10 a.m. and Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. HMCS relationships in the fields of sport Scotian location: Fridays, 10 a.m. and and education among the armed 1:30 p.m. forces of the world. Has competing a triathlon been on If CISM’s motto is Friendship your bucket list? Don’t know where to through Sport, it can be argued that start? Join the Navy Tridents Triathlon the motto could also be something TOM SINGLETON Club. Membership is $50 for military such as, Personal development members and their families, $60 for through sport or See the world LEORA LAWSON DND employees and their families, and through sport but those aren’t as $65 for civilian friends. Contact club catchy. president Lt(N) Sam Kehler at samuel. How do sports develop the mind MEAGHAN JOHNSTON [email protected] or search Navy and why is it important for soldiers, Tridents Triathlon Club on Facebook. sailors, and aviators to compete? 176111 22 TRIDENT Sports November 4, 2019 Sailor prevails in marathon feat

Continued from page 20 son Andriy were wearing t-shirts that read Go CPO2 Fraser Go and While friends, family and co-work- cheered wildly as he crossed the ers came out to support him and finish line. They were joined by his cheer him on, there were others who friends and co-workers that included scoffed and told him flatly, “You’re Capt(N) Scott Robinson, Deputy crazy for doing this,” says CPO2 Commander of CANFLTPAC. Fraser. “His grit and determination to He also contemplated quitting his push himself for almost six hours run on multiple occasions during straight and in gruelling conditions the race. By the halfway point of the is truly remarkable,” said Capt(N) marathon he was struggling to run Robinson. “I was awestruck by his or even move his legs and slowed to resilience and he is truly an inspira- a walk to take multiple pre-planned tion to sailors everywhere.” breaks. Two days ahead of the race the “From 24 km to the 38-km marker MFRC presented CPO2 Fraser with I was debating with myself whether an MFRC vest and baseball hat to or not to give up,” said CPO2 Fraser. show their appreciation, and were “As much as one side of myself was there to cheer him on during the shouting to quit, the whispers of tak- race. ing one step closer to the finish line “It takes a kind heart, passion and were stronger.” commitment to walk in the same He almost didn’t make it to the footsteps as CPO2 Fraser,” said Lisa finish line inside the six-hour time Church, Esquimalt MFRC Commu- limit required by marathon regula- nity Engagement Manager. tions to officially record his mara- Inspirational or not, CPO2 Fraser thon time. But when the finish line admits he will never attempt to run came into sight, he noticed the clock another marathon in firefighter’s was counting down perilously close gear, but says the overwhelming to the time limit. With his muscles exhaustion was well worth it. cramping and blisters beginning to “Not too many people can say they grind on his feet, he gave one final have attempted to set a Guinness push and crossed the finish line with World Record, and each dollar raised While in full firefighter gear and with an oxygen tank, CPO2 Chris Fraser does a just four minutes and 54 seconds to is that little bit extra to support the marathon in support of the Esquimalt MFRC. spare. MFRC, their cause and the families SUBMITTED His wife Natalia Lebedynsky and they support,” said CPO2 Fraser.

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Continued from page 21 managed a rewarding career and is raising a happy, balanced family. A/Slt Coffey, Supply Officer at HMCS LCol Harding is amused by running Cataraqui believes that she has met into so many random people she’s met some of her closest friends playing during her sports and CAF career in in- sports. She has built a strong network ternational airports all over the world. nationwide. She says, “These connec- All these women echoed similar tions have proven helpful in my career character traits they developed and personal life. Meeting so many through sports. Most important is the people from all over the country from bond they share. Teamwork in sports different bases, ranks, trades, we are can help give members stronger com- ultimately building a stronger CAF.” munication skills and teach them to LCol Harding, Commanding Officer work better with others. Likewise, of the Canadian Contingent at NATO many tasks in the CAF require group SHAPE HQ and the Deputy Canadian work and every member of that team National Military Representative to must be pulling in the same direction NATO SHAPE HQ, is a seasoned vet- to meet the objective of our missions. eran when it comes to sports. After 25 So if you are ever wondering why years of playing at the university and CAF sports are so important, just look international level through CAF, she at some of the most driven, resilient believes she is a better leader for it. leaders, whether they are soldiers, sail- For years she honed time management ors, or aviators, and be sure that most, skills. It is not easy to eat as if you if not all, have learned some form of are fueling your body, get enough rest, their life skills and work ethic through manage a busy schedule and, climb the power of sport. the chain of command. Her sports The CISM Women’s Basketball team training has made her mentally tough, participated in their last training camp resilient to what the CAF has to throw in Kingston from October 10 to 14 before at her. She has had successful deploy- the World Military Games starting on ments to the far reaches of the world, October 19, 2019.

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