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A member of the Marine Boarding Party from the Spanish Armada’s ESPS Santa Maria, conducts a search on a crewmember playing a role in a training scenario onboard HMCS Toronto during Op REASSURANCE, February 11, 2019. MCpl Manuela Berger, FIS Halifax

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164445 2 TRIDENT News February 25, 2019 Design chosen for future Canadian Surface Combatant fleet

By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

A winning design bid has been selected for the Canadian Surface Combatants, the future fleet of ships that will eventually replace the Royal Canadian Navy’s current Halifax- class frigates. The design will be based off the BAE Systems Type 26 Global Combat Ship, which was offered by a consor- tium known as Canada’s Combat Ship Team, led by Lockheed Martin Cana- da and also including BAE Systems, CAE, L3 Technologies, MDA and Ultra Electronics. The announcement was made on February 8 at Irving Shipbuilding’s Halifax Shipyard, where 15 Canadian Surface Combatants will eventually be built, following the completion of the Harry DeWolf-class Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS) that are currently under construction. The initial design contract to Canada’s Combat Ship Team is worth $185 million, and is expected to increase as design work progresses. The total value of the combat portion of Canada’s Na- tional Shipbuilding and Procurement Strategy will be roughly $60 billion. Federal Minister of Public Services An artist render- and Procurement Carla Qualtrough, ing of the Type 26 in announcing the awarding of the de- Global Combat sign contract, said the bidding process Ship, Lockheed for the design was done in an open Martin's proposal and transparent manner, yielding the that has been best design and design team possible selected as the de- for the project. sign for Canada’s “Our government is providing the fleet of Canadian Royal Canadian Navy with the ships Surface Combat- it needs to do its important work of ant Warships. protecting Canadians for many years LOCKHEED MARTIN to come. As the largest procurement CANADA project in Canadian history, these ships will form the backbone of the Navy and also contribute to fueling our economy,” she said, while highlighting other shipbuilding mile- stones like last year’s launch of the Minister of future HMCS Harry DeWolf, to soon Public Services be followed by five more ships under and Procurement the AOPS program. Carla Qualtrough Construction on the Canadian speaks at Irving Surface Combatants is scheduled Shipbuilding in to begin in the early 2020s. A media Halifax on Febru- release from the winning design ary 8, at an event team touted the Type 26 ship design announcing the as being acoustically quiet, versatile, awarding of a highly survivable, and allowing for design contract significant growth margins for future for the Canadian modernizations. Surface Combat- In a message sent to members of the ant project. defence team following the announce- IRVING SHIPBUILDING ment, VAdm Ron Lloyd, Commander RCN, described the awarding of the built into the future fleet, which will ciplines, crewed for sustained high-in- “The Canadian Surface Combat- contract as an exciting moment for mean plenty of close work with Irving tensity operations, able to contribute ant is a core component of a revital- the Navy. He added that work has Shipbuilding, Lockheed Martin and meaningfully to joint action ashore, ized Canadian Armed Forces that already begun across the RCN to their partners in the years ahead. highly interoperable with our allies will be strong at home, secure in ensure sailors will be ready for the “These warships will be combat- and defence partners, globally deploy- North America and engaged in the new technology and innovation being effective across all naval warfare dis- able, adaptable and agile,” he said. world.” February 25, 2019 TRIDENT News 3 HMCS Kootenay survivor receives Wound Stripe 49 years after engine room explosion

By Ryan Melanson, bureaucracy and challenges and Trident Staff obstacles to be able to recognize the service and sacrifice of one of our Nearly 50 years after being badly own in this way.” injured at sea as a result of the 1969 While the day was focused on HMCS Kootenay explosion, a mem- remembering his own sacrifice, AB ber of that ship’s company has been (Ret’d) Bell spoke mainly about his recognized for his sacrifice in service shipmates and their families after to his country. receiving his award. He recalled his AB (Ret’d) Allan “Dinger” Bell was nine colleagues who died due to the awarded the Wound Stripe by VAdm explosion 1969, along with the eight Ron Lloyd, Commander RCN, during a wives who lost husbands, and the ceremony at Juno Tower on February 18 children who lost fathers on that 8, with his family and a number of day. Many of those who survived former Kootenay shipmates in atten- have struggled with PTSD for years dance. because of what they witnessed and AB (Ret’d) Bell was working inside went through in the ship. Kootenay’s engine room on October Those survivors, he added, are 23, 1969, when a gearbox explosion oc- also worthy of recognition for their curred during full power trials off the heroic actions in saving the ship and coast of England. He was one of only preventing an even greater tragedy three sailors inside the engine room from occurring. As the 50th anniver- who survived the blast; nine men sary of the Kootenay tragedy ap- were killed in total, and more than proaches, AB (Ret’d) Bell said it’s his 50 suffered burns or other injuries, hope for the former crew to receive as the explosion sent fire, smoke, hot the Unit Commendation for their oil and other dangerous substances actions. throughout the ship. AB (Ret’d) Bell “Hopefully that will happen, be- himself had burns on more than cause it’s not just about me, it’s about half of his body, and required three everybody. I would love to see the surgeries through a difficult recov- entire crew recognized officially for ery process. The Kootenay explosion what they did.” is now regarded as the RCN’s worst AB (Ret’d) Bell is the first Kootenay peacetime disaster. crew member to receive the Wound In thanking him for his sacrifice Stripe. His shipmate Al Kennedy, who and awarding him the Wound Stripe, was also in the engine room when the VAdm Lloyd did not shy away from blast took place, is set to receive the the fact the recognition has been long same award in the near future once overdue, and he described the presen- paperwork and other requirements tation as ‘righting a wrong.’ are complete. A third shipmate who “The good thing is that, as an or- escaped the engine room alive, John ganization, we’ve been able to make MacKinnon, died in 2008, and the great progress since the tragedy that Wound Stripe unfortunately can’t be took place in Kootenay,” VAdm Lloyd awarded posthumously. said, referencing the many changes A ceremony marking 50 years to safety designs and protocols that since the Kootenay explosion is being AB (Ret'd) Allan “Dinger” Bell, right a survivor of the 1969 HMCS Kootenay explo- came in the wake of the tragedy. planned to take place at the Bonaven- sion, was presented the Wound Stripe on February 9 by VAdm Ron Lloyd, Commander “But that doesn’t make up for the ture Anchor Memorial in Point Pleas- RCN. fact that it took nearly 50 years of ant Park on October 23 of this year. AB JOHN IGLESIAS, FIS

Manitoba honours its HMCS Kootenay sailors

By Virginia Beaton, located approximately 30 kilometres The nine sailors who lost their lives Harman, PO1 Lewis Stringer, LS Trident staff northwest of Lynn Lake. as a result of the Kootenay disaster Serge Bourret, LS Thomas Crabbe, Then in September 2018, a lake was are as follows: CPO2 Vaino Partanen, LS Gary Hutton, OS Nelson Galloway, The province of Manitoba has hon- named to commemorate PO1 Eric G. CPO2 William Boudreau, PO1 Eric and OS Michael Alan Hardy. oured two sailors, originally from that Harman, who was originally from province, who died in the explosion Winnipeg. Harman Lake is located at and fire aboard HMCS Kootenay on 57° 04’ 23” latitude / 101° 34’ 20” lon- October 23, 1969. gitude, approximately 45 kilometres In July 2018, an island was named northwest of Leaf Rapids. Harman to commemorate LS Thomas Gordon Lake is approximately 20 kilometres Crabbe, originally from Neepawa, west of Crabbe Island. who was one of the nine sailors to Manitoba has named geographi- lose their lives in the fire, considered cal features to honour of all of its to be the worst peacetime disaster Second World War, Korean War, and in the history of the Royal Canadian Afghanistan fatal casualties. As well, Navy. a feature has been named in honour Crabbe Island is located in Gold- of a casualty who lost his life serving sand Lake at 57° 06’ 19” latitude and with the UN Forces in 1996 in Bosnia- MILITARY & RCMP MOM! 101° 11’ 31” longitude. This island is Herzegovina. 164456 4 TRIDENT News February 25, 2019 www.tridentnewspaper.com Community Calendar Publication Reunion and event notices must be submitted by email. 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By Padre Lt(N) Corey Pickens, BAdm

It is vitally important to maintain your spiritual and emotional health, as it is to maintain your physical and mental health. Work- ing together toward whole-body holistic health means we can reach out to those who are hurting and 5. Find meaning in loss. One walk with them along their journey. way to ease the pain of loss is to look Here are seven basic steps of emo- for meaning or a greater purpose in tional and spiritual first aid: it. It can be tough, but also a valu- 1. Pay attention to emotional able growth opportunity. If you are pain. Pain is the body’s warn- struggling to find relief or meaning ing system to tell us something is from your grief, reach out to a chap- wrong. The same is true of emo- lain or social worker or a trusted tional pain. If feelings of rejection, friend. failure or isolation aren’t easing 6. Let go of the excessive guilt. Royal Canadian Navy Chief Petty Officer CPO1 Michel Vigneault, centre, with Fleet up, or if a bad mood isn’t getting This is important. Guilt can be use- Chief CPO1 Tim Blonde (left) and Cmdre Craig Skjerpen (right), and 14 sailors who better, you might have sustained a ful. In healthy doses, it prompts us were recently promoted from the rank of Master Seaman to Petty Officer, Second psychological wound and need to to change and mend relationships. Class. treat it. But extreme guilt is toxic – it wastes MCPL NEIL CLARKSON, FIS 2. Redirect your gut reaction emotional energy, distracts us from when you fail. Learn to recognize other tasks, and prevents us from and work through your gut reaction enjoying life. Apologies are impor- of feeling helpless or demoralized tant, but often more complex that PO2 promotion by making a list of factors you can simply saying “I’m sorry.” A sincere control. Think about your prepara- apology is an empathy statement. In tion and planning, and how you other words, it should focus less on might improve things next time. explaining your actions and more on ceremony marks major This will reduce feelings of help- how your actions (or inaction) hurt lessness and improve future suc- the other person. It is much easier to cess. forgive someone when you feel they career step for sailors 3. Monitor and protect your really understand. self-esteem. Self-esteem is your 7. Build your spiritual resil- emotional immune system that buf- ience. It takes time to recover from By Ryan Melanson, your subordinates and for command.” fers you from emotional pain and a soul wound, but cultivating a Trident Staff Senior NCMs are a crucial com- strengthens your ability to cope personal spiritual practice will help ponent of the RCN, he said, and will with stress and major disappoint- you develop the necessary resil- For non-commissioned members of become even more so in the coming ments. One way to heal damaged ience to help you move forward. the Royal Canadian Navy, the promo- years as Canada begins to receive a self-esteem is to be kind to your- Yoga, Tai Chi, prayer or mediation, tion from the rank of Master Seaman steady supply of new naval vessels, self. When you feel self-critical, try or finding a faith community will to the rank of Petty Officer, Second beginning later this year with HMCS this exercise: Imagine a friend or strengthen your soul and prepare Class is seen as a significant moment Harry DeWolf. colleague in your situation. Write you for tough times. in the progression of a naval career. “The Navy is going to need lead- them an email expressing support Practicing spiritual and emo- The move comes with membership ership and expertise to move these and understanding. Then re-read tional first aid takes a little time in a new mess, new responsibilities changes along, and that’s going to the email. These are the kinds of and effort, but it will greatly im- aboard a ship, and a greater degree of come from people like you.” messages you should be giving prove your quality of life and your influence within the organization. Cmdre Craig Skjerpen, Commander yourself. relationships. For more dialogue Because of this, the Navy has CANFLTLANT, said he was pleased 4. Disrupt negative thoughts or specific support, you can always chosen to recognize the career step to see the extra recognition for the with positive action. Break the reach out to your unit chaplain. with special ceremonies that cel- sailors as they begin the transition cycle of negativity with something They are trained to listen and pro- ebrate groups of Master Seamen as to a new, more supervisory position. requiring mental concentration: do vide specific support to members they receive their promotions. This Adjusting to the change and navigat- a Sudoku, build something, recall with questions or those who may be new initiative kicked off in Halifax ing an environment where friends your childhood friends by name. wrestling with personal issues. on February 7, with RCN Chief Petty and colleagues may become subor- Studies show that just two minutes Halifax Military Chaplains: Fleet Officer CPO1 Michel Vigneault com- dinates can be difficult, and the job of concentrating on a minor task – 427-0521; Base – 721-8660; 12 Wing – ing to HMCS St. John’s to personally comes with plenty of new challenges, can reduce our urge to focus on the 720-2441; Emergency Chaplain (After congratulate and present scrolls to a he added. negative. Hours) 427-7788, MFRC – 722-4662 group of 14 newly promoted Petty Of- “It takes time to adjust to such a big ficers from across the Formation. step up the ladder, but never forget “This promotion is not solely about all of the hard work you put in to get seniority or passing examinations,” here.” he said to the group of sailors and The full list of sailors promoted at their colleagues, friends and family to Petty Officer, Second Class at the members who were gathered in St. ceremony includes: PO2 Anthony CF CHAPELS Chapel Services de la Chapelle • Sunday/dimanche John’s’ hangar, adding that factors Banfield, PO2 Kris Bunleon, PO2 Brad like work ethic, vision, leadership Burden, PO2 Travis Carrier, PO2 Jef- STADACONA SHEARWATER skills and other intangibles played a frey Elliot, PO2 Jeremy Hiscock, PO2 8h30 - Protestant 10h00 - Roman Catholic role for each member in determining Nicholas Holden, PO2 William Kerr, - English - Bilingual/bilingue whether they were ready for the next PO2 Donald Munro, PO2 Frederick Visit: www.rcmilord.com for more information/pour les renseignements rank. Pickett, PO2 Steven Prince, PO2 Jason BAPTISM, MATRIMONY & OTHER SACRAMENTS - BY APPOINTMENT/REQUEST “Don’t underestimate the power Tofflemire, PO2 Trevor Vincent, and 164448 and significance of this rank, both for PO2 Jeremy Warford. 6 TRIDENT News February 25, 2019 Asterix helps warships flex their naval muscle

By Peter Mallett, The Lookout Staff

Two naval officers who recently commanded Naval Replenishment Unit (NRU) Asterix say the navy’s newest oiler has become a vital part of Canadian naval operations. The NRU is the military wing that oversees replenishment at sea (RAS) operations aboard Motor Vessel (MV) Asterix. On Feb. 6, the commercially-owned auxiliary replenishment vessel left CFB Esquimalt with a crew of 45 military and 36 civilians in support of HMC Ships Ottawa and Regina. LCdr James Classen, who commanded RAS operations on board Asterix from August 2 to December 18, 2018, says from a military technology perspective there is nothing advanced or noteworthy about Asterix. It is not well-equipped for battles at sea like a warship. But that’s not its purpose, says LCdr Classen. What Asterix does do is deliver the goods, thereby providing something vitally important to Canada’s naval fleet: endurance. “It’s all about endurance, plain and simple, for warships,” said LCdr Classen, who is currently the officer in charge of HMCS Chicoutimi. “It’s fulfilling our requirement of replen- ishing our ships at sea. We are able to keep our warships out in our theatre of operations for extended periods and provide them with fuel, food and rations.” For this most recent deployment, Asterix will operate in support of Re- Naval Replenishment Unit Asterix experiences rough seas while conducting a Liquid Replenishment at Sea HMCS Calgary during gina, and Ottawa as the ships transit Op PROJECTION, in the Pacific Ocean on December 5, 2018. to Hawaii. From there, it will accom- LS Mike Goluboff, MARPAC Imaging Services pany Regina to the Indian Ocean in support of Operation Projection and to 1,332 m3 of aviation fuel. Moving Life Onboard medical and dental capabilities. On Operation Artemis. that weighty cargo across the ocean What is it like working and living the medical side, those include x-ray requires some muscle. The main fixed aboard MV Asterix? and ultrasound equipment, a five-bed Project Resolve propeller engine and retractable bow The vessel’s first Pacific Coast com- hospital trauma bay and pharmacy. MV Asterix is leased to the navy thruster aboard Asterix can push mander, LCdr Meghan Lobb, took Asterix employs a physician assis- by private firm Federal Fleet Ser- the vessel to a maximum speed of 20 command of NRU Asterix from April tant, medical technician and medical vices as part of Project Resolve. The knots (37 km/h) with a range of 10,000 to August 2018 and says sailing it is an officer. Asterix’ staffing also includes modern, German-built container nautical miles (19,000 km). entirely new experience for her and a dentist and dental technician who ship had previously operated for Although fitted with small arms RCN members who never got a chance work from a well-equipped dental of- five years by Capital Ship Manage- weaponry, it is not intended to be put to sail aboard the Protecteur class. fice and lab. ment of Greece and was turned into in a high-risk environment. The ves- She says Asterix provides some- LCdr Classen says the massive size a supply ship under a procurement sel is also designed to carry four Rigid thing different than most RCN vessels of the Asterix and many private quar- contract with the Government of Hulled Inflatable Boats and two fast - interaction between military person- ters can sometimes produce a sense Canada. It was stripped down and rescue craft. nel and civilian staff members. of isolation. He likens life on the ship converted by Davie Shipbuilding in "It's a large ship with a compara- to that of a modern city, as after work Quebec to meet the navy’s supply Fueling the Fleet tively small crew, and with half the hours most people often retreat to needs. NRU’s main purpose is to conduct crew coming from a civilian maritime their cabins and close their doors for The intent of the service contract RAS operations at sea. Along with background, we have a lot to learn the night. That privacy and lack of is to fill the gap between the decom- fuel stores, its two 30-tonne cargo from each other. From a military interaction is something he and other missioning of the Protecteur Class cranes and a forklift are capable of standpoint, we learn how a merchant sailors are not accustomed to when replenishment vessels and the arrival moving and storing 38 sea contain- ship runs, and the civilian mariners sailing aboard a frigate or submarine. of the next generation of oilers. The ers in its hold and up to 800 pallets get a peek into some military opera- It didn’t become an issue for too Joint Support Ship Project will see the on its tween deck. Storage items can tions. It's great to see the teams com- long during his time at the helm. delivery of two new Protecteur-Class include small arms ammunition, ing together as one to accomplish the Instead of staying isolated he and the auxiliary vessels; the first is expected hammerhead targets, spare parts for mission." rest of the crew held movie nights in to be launched in 2023. warships, food, and medical sup- The amenities of Asterix provide the ship’s messes along with friendly plies. much more in the way of comfort and competitions in ping-pong and basket- Measuring Up NRU Asterix has a total of six rotat- privacy than most warships such as ball in the vessel’s gym. Measuring approximately 182m long ing RAS teams, four based on Cana- Wi-Fi throughout, private catering “On a warship it’s all about the with a displacement of 26,000 tons, As- da’s East Coast and two on the Pacific and full gym facilities designed by camaraderie and I think we were suc- terix can carry approximately 10,497 Coast that switch out approximately Goodlife Fitness. cessful in recreating some of that,” he cubic metres of marine diesel and up every four months. The vessel also includes enhanced concluded. February 25, 2019 TRIDENT News 7 Siblings visit grave of RCAF father 57 years after his death overseas

By Ryan Melanson, he died a short time later from com- they’ve both felt a lack of closure Trident Staff plications. In the weeks that followed, around their father’s death for de- Kerry Balcom and his sister Anne cades. Kerry Balcom was only seven years Marie Pearle, who was 15 at the time, “Everything just happened so quick- old in 1962 when his father, Sgt Gor- were quickly moved off base with ly, we felt like we there was no closure don Balcom, suffered a heart attack their mother, and soon left Germany and we never really said goodbye. We while on operations on the Mediter- for their mother’s home country of felt quite sad about it for many years,” ranean island of Sardinia with the England. Balcom said. Royal Canadian Air Force. The siblings were not permitted They had long wished to return to While his family was living on an to attend their father’s burial, and their father’s grave site in the French air base in Germany at the time, Sgt though they had a chance to quickly village of Choloy-Ménillot, but for Balcom was flown to France for medi- visit his grave site in France a year financial reasons, and other obstacles, cal care, and though initially released, later before returning to Canada, it never happened. Balcom is now 64, his sister is 72, and he said the trip to France seemed like something that would always be out of reach. This was until Balcom connected with the charity Wish of a Lifetime Canada in 2017, shared his family’s story, and after an interview process, was chosen to be a recipient of one of the life-enriching wishes the organization grants to Canadians each year. Wish of a Lifetime, along with corporate partner Astellas Pharma Canada, funded a trip to France for the siblings last fall, where they were able to visit Royal Canadian Air Force Cemetery Choloy and pay proper re- spects to their father, nearly 60 years The siblings had a brief chance to after his passing. visit their father’s grave a year after his “They were amazing, we can’t thank death. them enough,” Balcom said of the SUBMITTED charity and their sponsorship partner. “They made our dream come true The Wish of a Lifetime Canada and this was truly a life-changing mo- charity focuses on granting wishes to ment for us.” older Canadians to create meaningful He and his sister spent four days in experiences and combat isolation, and the area; they visited the cemetery they focus on wishes that involve ful- each day, left mementos, met with filling lifelong dreams, reconnecting other relatives from England who loved ones, renewing and celebrating were able to visit, and enjoyed recon- passion, and commemorating service. necting with the memory of their Balcom said he came across the father. charity by chance and didn’t expect “The day that we walked into the his wish to be granted, so he encour- cemetery and through those gates was aged others to visit the website at everything I could have ever imag- http://wishofalifetime.ca to learn ined. It was an incredible relief and a more about the organization does and wonderful feeling to finally be there.” potentially submit a wish.

Kerry Balcom, right, and his sister Anne Marie Pearle, recently visited the grave of their father, RCAF Sgt. Gordon R. Balcom, in France, for the first time in more than 50 years. The trip was made possible by the charity Wish of a Lifetime Canada and their 164457 corporate partner Astellas Pharma Canada. SUBMITTED 8 TRIDENT News February 25, 2019 HMCS Ottawa to fine tune warfare skills in Hawaii

By Peter Mallett, Staff Writer

HMCS Ottawa recently departed Esquimalt for a month-long bilat- eral engagement with the United States Navy (USN) off the coast of Hawaii. Once the warship and crew Members of the Defence Women’s Advisory Organization (DWAO) Halifax invited Defence Team personnel to 12 Wing Shearwater arrive in Hawaii they will partici- in December 2018 for one of its regular lunch and learn sessions; this particular event featured LCol Tara Willis, 12 Air Mainte- pate with the USN perfecting their nance Squadron’s Commanding Officer. DWAO Halifax is hosting the local International Women’s Day event at Tribute Tower on interoperability with this Pacific March 8. naval partner. SUBMITTED Ottawa’s Commanding Officer, Cdr Alex Barlow, says the value of brushing up on core war-fighting skills in a task group setting will be “extremely beneficial” for him and DWAO Halifax to host his crew. “Being close allies [with the United States] we are often oper- ating with them, so getting the International Women’s opportunity to practice those skills in an exercise helps,” said Cdr Barlow. “Being able to work in that multi-ship, multi-unit environment Day event at CFB Halifax is challenging, but it is the key thing we need to practice because it prepares us for deployment, By Margaret Conway, members, both military and civilian. menstrual cups, cloth menstrual pads and any eventualities that we may Base PAO Representatives from local charities and period panties will be registered experience.” and CAF/DND organizations such with Dignity. Period., a local cam- Cdr Barlow says the seven-day The Defence Women’s Advisory Or- as Health Promotion Services and paign that helps supply menstrual hy- sail to the Hawaiian Islands pro- ganization (DWAO) Halifax will bring The Marguerite Centre will also be giene products to people across Nova vides a perfect opportunity for him members of the local Defence Team on hand to provide information to Scotia who struggle to afford or access and his crew to brush up on their together to discuss women’s chal- attendees. the supplies they need. Those who do- skills, this time in a smaller task lenges and successes in the workforce “It’s vitally important that our nate at the event will be entered into a group with HMCS Regina and the during an International Women’s entire Defence community–including draw for a Google Home Mini. supply ship, NRU Asterix, which Day (IWD) event at CFB Halifax on women, men and those of all gender departed Esquimalt the same March 8. This year’s IWD theme, identities–be involved in the discus- About the DWAO day as Ottawa. The two ships are #BalanceforBetter, is all about build- sion around women’s experiences The DWAO works to identify sys- on a seven-month deployment in ing a gender-balanced world in which at work,” explains LCdr Dawn Mac- temic barriers to women in the CAF the Asia-Pacific and Middle East everyone has a part to play – all the Donald, military co-chair of DWAO and DND. DWAO Halifax works to regions where they will participate time, everywhere. Halifax. “This event is really about provide a local network for military in Operation Projection and Opera- “To achieve the powerful benefits highlighting how women have navi- and civilian members of the Defence tion Artemis. of true diversity, inclusivity and gated their careers as military mem- Team to raise ideas, provide support, Ottawa will act as the command gender equality, it is important that bers and public servants, and where mentorship and education on wom- platform for the small task group. everyone in the Defence community there might be room for improvement en's challenges and successes. It will be under the leadership of be active in the conversation. One that can be of benefit to everyone,” For more information on DWAO Commander Canadian Fleet Pa- way to demonstrate your commit- adds DWAO Halifax civilian co-chair, Halifax or to become involved, you cific, Commodore Angus Topshee. ment is to attend this premier event,” Holly Scothorn. can request to join the DWAO Halifax He will be exercising his command says Capt(N) Dave Benoit, Champion A collection box will be available Facebook group (https://www.face- unit at sea with some of his staff. for the Atlantic DWAO. The local at the IWD event for those wishing to book.com/groups/1832247323461580/) Cdr Barlow said his crew have IWD event will take place from 9:00 donate full, unopened boxes of femi- or email the co-chairs at +DWAO-Hali- also been focused on integrating am to 12:00 pm at Tribute Tower (Mr. nine hygiene products to local orga- fax@CFB Halifax@Halifax the command platform onboard Mac’s – room #144) and will feature nizations including The Marguerite For more information on Interna- Ottawa to ensure Commodore keynote speaker Karen Hutt, CEO of Centre, Adsum for Women & Children tional Women’s Day 2019, please visit Topshee and his staff get the sup- Nova Scotia Power, and a panel dis- and the H&R MFRC. The collection https://www.internationalwomens- port they require to carry out their cussion led by female Defence Team of tampons, sanitary napkins (pads), day.com/IWD2019. objectives. February 25, 2019 TRIDENT News 9

NRU Asterix at sea with HMC Ships Regina and Ottawa

HMCS Regina, NRU Asterix, and HMCS Ottawa sail in formation with Patrol Craft training vessels near Constance Bank, Victoria, British Columbia on February 6, 2019. CPL STUART EVANS, BORDEN IMAGING SERVICES

Music, youth, and the Navy

By LS Matthew MacLean, Tri-Service Cadets on April 7 at the Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Halifax and Region MFRC. The band Navy is also hosting Air Cadet Sgt Alex Bessant as he works towards credits If you ask a young person in the with his high school co-op program. Maritimes, “What does the Royal He is joining the unit once a week, sit- Canadian Navy mean to you?”, there ting in on rehearsals, and benefitting is a good chance that the answer may from hands-on experience with daily have changed in the last few months. operational tasks, under the supervi- Your Stadacona Band has been hard sion of LS Marie-Neige Dupuis-Car- at work in the Maritimes. Connecting bonneau. with and inspiring young people is These are a few examples of the among the most important ways that support to Maritimes youth that the the Royal Canadian Navy can invest Stadacona Band is committed to pro- in continuing its legacy. This is one viding on a continuous basis, and has of the ways that the Stadacona Band provided for years; this year however, shines. the band is working harder to do Many fond memories are shared more. From among their ranks, the by Maritimers of the time when the band has formed a brass ensemble, Lt(N) Bradley Ritson, Commanding Officer and Music Director of the Stadacona Stadacona Band came to their school. which performed at the Maritime Band, directs the band during a recent concert. This month, the band is performing in Conservatory of Performing Arts on PO2 HAMISH GORDON, STADACONA BAND nine schools in the Halifax Regional February 16, in support of their Musi- Municipality and reaching over 3200 cal Scholarships Fund. This brass students. In January, Stadacona Band contingent will travel to Newfound- travelled to PEI to host a workshop land in March. Their mandate will ANTOVIC with the provincial grade 9 Honour include a joint concert with the Royal REAL PROPERTY Band and to Pictou, NS to perform a Newfoundland Regiment Band, per- concert for students and families and formances at public schools, as well as APPRAISALS INC. raise funds in support of their local a concert at Memorial University of NEED YOUR HOME APPRAISED? band programs. On February 10, the Newfoundland. band performed a joint concert with The Stadacona Band is uncompro- Are you relocating? Call us! the Nova Scotia Youth Wind Ensemble mising in its duties to the RCN, and Friendly, Reliable, Accurate, Timely at Acadia University. As part of the can be heard on parade, at ship arriv- Stadacona Band’s ongoing commit- als, and at a myriad of other military Servicing: Sackville, Bedford, Halifax/Dartmouth & Outlying Areas ment to support Cadets Canada, it is functions throughout CFB Halifax Tel: (902)441-4434 • Fax: (902) 406-5525 • www.antovicappraisals.com • Email: [email protected] performing a joint concert with the and 12 Wing Shearwater. We look forward to speaking with you! 164443 10 TRIDENT News February 25, 2019 Why is Pink Shirt Day important to MARLANT?

MARLANT is going beyond the offers numerous courses that address you’re passing a colleague in the hall- employers to address situations that anti-bullying message of Pink Shirt these issues and are offered to mili- way or seeing them in the lunchroom, affect civility. Create and enforce Day this year to promote and em- tary members, civilian employees and acknowledge them by saying hello. guidelines and policies detailing phasize Respect and Civility in the military family members. It is also Courtesy is infectious and helps build expectations, and consequences for Workplace. On Wednesday February important that time and support are positive morale. inappropriate behaviour. Allow for 27, wear your pink shirt to support given to individuals who choose to constructive problem-solving. Man- the message of creating a safe and pursue training and education on civil 6. Be Considerate When You Speak age conflicts in an effective and timely healthy workplace at MARLANT and respectful workplace behaviours. Humour in the workplace can take fashion, and ensure follow-up with all through respect and civility. many forms and not all of them are parties involved. We don’t necessarily have to be best 2. Incorporate Respect and Civil- appropriate nor appreciated by every- Canadian Centre for Occupational friends with everyone we work with, ity in Your Communications one. Before making a joke, pause to Health and Safety. (2018). Health and but we do have to create a respect- Adopt non-discriminatory language consider your audience. Is the joke at Safety Report, Volume 12, Issue 10. ful workplace where employees are and maintain the confidentiality of someone else’s expense? Might it be Retrieved from https://www.ccohs.ca/ courteous, caring, and considerate in employees’ personal information in embarrassing or demeaning? If the newsletters/hsreport/issues/2018/10/ their interactions with one another, all communications. Ensure that com- answer is yes to any of these, then ezine.html#hsreport-tipstools as well as with customers, clients and munications are easy to find and ac- don’t share the joke. the public. cessible to all by prominently display- Dress With A Difference for Pink There are numerous benefits to cre- ing on bulletin boards, in employee 7. Be Inclusive Shirt Day! ating a civil and respectful workplace handbooks, or online. Be courteous, friendly – these ac- All personnel are encouraged to for the employees, supervisors and the tions foster a positive working cul- wear a pink shirt on Wednesday 27 organization. It can lead to higher job 3. Give Your Full Attention ture. Look for opportunities to include February to show their support. It is satisfaction, greater perceptions of Basic respect is the foundation of others that you may not generally our intention to use this day as an- fairness and a more positive attitude working relationships. A civil work- socialize with by acknowledging their other opportunity to have Dress With among employees. The organization place is one where everyone’s input birthday, inviting them to lunch, A Difference, civilian clothing day. benefits from improved morale, better is recognized, valued and where our or asking for their input. Everyone It is not the plan to move the normal teamwork, enhanced supervisor-staff attention is focused on the conversa- wants to be recognized and have a Friday DWD to Wed, but rather have relationships, and reduction in sick tion at hand. This focus means giving sense of belonging. It can be very this as another opportunity to wear leave and turnover. People also take a people and meetings your undivided rewarding to bridge social barriers to civilian clothing with a Pink Shirt to greater interest in personal develop- attention. Be sure to turn off your cell discover new associations. promote and emphasize respect and ment, engage in problem solving and phone or any other device that may civility in the workplace. enjoy their environment more when distract you. If you’re going to be late 8. Practice Humility people are treated with respect and for a meeting, let the organizer know Give others credit when they do a Pink Shirt Photo Challenge civility. in advance. good job. By being modest and raising Take a photo of your unit on Pink Practicing small, everyday acts of others, you can contribute to build- Shirt Day and send it to Holly Sco- civility, care, and consideration can go 4. Use Respectful Language ing a culture of generosity and trust, thorn ([email protected]) a long way to help everyone feel safe, Please… Thank you… Excuse me… while allowing others to share in the so we can see which unit had the most comfortable, and respected at work. I’m sorry… are words that you can use satisfaction of a job well done. participation. Let’s take this oppor- regularly to establish civility. Express tunity to spread respect and civil- Tips for Respect and Civility in the appreciation to co-workers for their 9. Be a Role Model ity – write a caption with your photo Workplace help, avoid interrupting others when Promote and reinforce respectful submission telling us what your unit they are speaking, and apologize leadership behaviour. Provide manag- does to foster respect and civility in 1. Train and Develop with sincerity if you have mistakenly ers and supervisors with appropriate your workplace. Provide training and resources offended someone. These seemingly training and supports, and ensure on civil and respectful workplace small gestures all help to contribute that they are available, present, and Resources behaviours such as listening, giving to an overall culture of a respectful in contact with workers to be able to https://www.workplacestrategies- feedback, conflict resolution, anger workplace. recognize and resolve issues. formentalhealth.com/free-training- management, and dealing with dif- and-tools/on-the-agenda/Civility-And- ficult customers. It’s also important 5. Say Hello 10. Address Uncivil Behaviour Respect that staff learn to recognize what In an uneasy work environment, In addition to demonstrating the https://www.ccohs.ca/newslet- constitutes uncivil behaviour and it is commonplace for co-workers to type of behaviour we expect from ters/hsreport/issues/2018/10/ezine. how to address it. Health Promotion not even greet each other. Next time others, it is equally important for html#hsreport-tipstools

Support Our Troops- National Scholarship Program

Support Our Troops is now accept- my belief that the military really does Both full-time and part-time post- tion process consists of the following ing applications for the National care about its members and their fami- secondary students of accredited components: Scholarship Program. The Scholar- lies. This bursary will motivate me to academic institutions, career and vo- • A three-part essay ship Program is entering its fifth year; do the best I can in school because I cational colleges are eligible. Eligible • A letter of reference it was launched to address the in- have the military on my side. The mon- candidates are: a dependent (includes • Most recent academic transcript creasing need for scholarship oppor- ey will help ease my family’s worries spouse) of a serving or former mem- • Proof of enrollment from academ- tunities for military family members. with financing for college. It means so ber of the Canadian Armed Forces; a ic institution The goal is to assist more youth in much to me that, because of you, I will Canadian citizen or permanent resi- • A point form list of volunteer/ military families to pursue their con- be able to reach my full potential. You dent of Canada; and enrolled in an civic engagement activities tinuing post-secondary education. In have inspired me to push myself for the undergraduate program leading to a For more information on ap- 2018, more than $75,000 was awarded better and you have showed me that degree, diploma or certificate at an ac- plication requirements, eligibil- to military family members through I will always be supported. Thanks credited Canadian college or univer- ity and restrictions visit www. 45 scholarships with winners selected again!”- Logan Stewart, Broadcasting sity. Post-graduate and career college supportourtroops.ca/get-support/ from 388 competitive applications. Television, Algonquin College. students are also eligible to apply. scholarships. For any application “Thank you so much for this bur- This year, 41 scholarships are avail- This year there is a new application questions please email scholarship- sary! Receiving this bursary reaffirms able and range from $500 to $2,000. process in place. The 2019 applica- [email protected] February 25, 2019 TRIDENT News 11 Raising the issue Aborder le problème

By CCMS ADR Practitioner problem (not the person), using Par le Praticien MARC SGCP sur la personne), en utilisant un a neutral non-accusatory tone ton et des mots neutres et non ac- I’m constantly being interrupted and words. Je suis constamment interrompu par cusateurs. by the same person at our meetings. Example: I’ve noticed we’ve had la même personne lors de nos réunions. Exemple: j’ai remarqué que nous I’m not sure what my colleague has trouble communicating during Je ne sais pas ce que mon collègue a avions du mal à communiquer lors against me, but it’s causing me to meetings and there isn’t always an contre moi, mais cela me fait penser de réunions et qu’il n’était pas tou- feel like I’m not contributing any- opportunity to finish sharing our que je n’apporte rien de valeur. Que jours possible de finir de partager nos thing of value. What can I do? thoughts. puis-je faire? pensées. Step 2. Explain why it is Étape 2. Expliquez pourquoi il Alternative Dispute Resolu- important for you to have this Les modes alternatifs de résolution est important pour vous d’avoir tion (ADR) doesn’t only happen discussion. des conflits (MARC) ne se produisent cette discussion. within the Conflict and Complaint Example: It’s important for us to pas uniquement au sein du bureau du Exemple: il est important que Management Service (CCMS) of- talk about this so that we are able service de gestion des conflits et des nous en parlions afin de pouvoir fice. There is a great opportunity to fully express ourselves in meet- plaintes (SGCP). Tous puissent parti- nous exprimer pleinement lors de for anyone to participate in ADR ings, which can lead to a stronger ciper au MARC par le biais de conver- réunions, ce qui peut renforcer through one-on-one conversations. team. sations individuelles. Cette approche l’équipe. This approach is early, local and in- Step 3. Seek agreement on the est précoce, locale et informelle (PLI) Étape 3. Recherchez un accord formal (ELI) and helps nip conflict issues and invite the other per- aide à écraser les conflits dans l’œuf. sur les problèmes et invitez l’autre in the bud. Should you choose to son to work with you to resolve Si vous choisissez de régler cette situ- personne à collaborer avec vous address this situation directly with them. ation directement avec votre collègue, pour les résoudre. your colleague, here is a three-step Example: Do you agree that there voici une approche en trois étapes Exemple: Etes-vous d’accord pour approach for raising the issue and is a benefit to talking about this? pour aborder le prolème et définir un dire qu’il ya un avantage à en parler? setting a time to have the conversa- We can take some time this after- moment pour la conversation. Nous pouvons prendre du temps cet tion. noon if you are available. Étape 1. Énoncez la situation après-midi si vous êtes disponible. Step 1. State the situation For more information, contact telle que vous la voyez, en vous Pour plus d'informations, contactez as you see it, focusing on the your local CCMS office. concentrant sur le problème (pas votre bureau SGCP local.

Programme national de bourses Correction d’études Appuyons nos troupes

In the January 14 edition Appuyons nos troupes accepte dont le montant varie entre 500 $ Cette année, un nouveau proces- of Trident, the article regard- maintenant les demandes dans le et 2 000 $ sont offertes. Les étudi- sus est en place pour la soumis- ing the closing of the Atlantic cadre du Programme national de ants à temps plein et à temps par- sion des demandes. La demande Chiefs and Petty Officers’ Asso- bourses d’études. Ce programme a tiel inscrits à un établissement de bourse de 2019 se compose des ciation had incorrect informa- été lancé il y a cinq ans en réponse d’enseignement postsecondaire ou éléments suivants : tion regarding the naming of au besoin grandissant des mem- de formation professionnelle recon- • un texte divisé en trois parties; Sailors' Memorial Way in Point bres des familles des militaires de nu sont admissibles à ce programme. • une lettre de recommandation; Pleasant Park. se prévaloir de bourses d’études. Les conditions d’admissibilité sont • le relevé de notes le plus récent; This was an initiative of the L’objectif est d’offrir à un plus les suivantes : être une personne à • une preuve d’inscription à un NS Naval Officers Association grand nombre de jeunes des charge (y compris le conjoint) d’un établissement d’enseignement; (NSNOA) which is now known familles des militaires l’occasion membre actif ou libéré des Forces • une liste en style télégraphique as the NS Branch of the Naval d’entreprendre et de poursuivre armées canadiennes; être un citoyen des activités de bénévolat/ Association of Canada in order des études postsecondaires. En canadien ou résident permanent du d’engagement communautaire. to become more inclusive and 2018, plus de 75 000 $ ont été remis Canada et être inscrit à un pro- Pour plus de renseignements to represent all those with an aux membres de familles de mili- gramme de premier cycle menant à sur les critères d’admissibilité, les interest in naval affairs. In 1999 taires, soit 45 bourses d’études, et un baccalauréat, à un diplôme ou à lignes directrices et les restrictions, NSNOA succeeded in obtain- nous avons reçu 388 demandes de un certificat d’une université ca- visitez https://www.appuyonsnos- ing the unanimous approval bourses. nadienne ou d’un collège canadien troupes.ca/Obtenir-du-soutien/ of Halifax Regional Council to « Merci beaucoup pour cette bourse reconnu. Les étudiants poursuivant Bourses-d-etudes. Pour toute ques- re-name Shore Road in Point d’études! Le fait de recevoir cette des études supérieures ou inscrits tion relative aux demandes, veuillez Pleasant Park as Sailors' Memo- bourse réaffirme ma conviction que à un établissement de formation envoyer un courriel à bourseset- rial Way, to honour the genera- les Forces armées canadiennes ont professionnelle peuvent également [email protected]. tions of sailors and merchant vraiment à cœur le bien-être des mili- soumettre une demande. mariners who have served here taires et de leur famille. Cette bourse since the founding of Halifax in me motivera à faire de mon mieux 1749. dans mes études sachant que vous The street sign was unveiled êtes à mes côtés. De plus, cette aide by HRM Councillor Sue Uteck financière apaisera les inquiétudes Buying, Selling or Relocating during the 1999 Remembrance de ma famille en ce qui concerne le Day parade as participants financement de mes études collégia- Are you buying a good investment? returned from the ceremony at les. Si vous saviez ce qu’un tel soutien What is your property worth? the Sailors' Memorial. The cer- signifie pour moi. Grâce à vous, je emonial street sign was subse- pourrai réaliser mon plein potentiel. We are experts in Real Estate Valuation, providing accurate 164442 quently presented to the Naval Vous me motivez à repousser mes Estimates of Value, serving military families for 25 years. Museum of Halifax where it limites, et je sais que je pourrai tou- can still be seen. jours compter sur votre appui. Merci Greg Lockyer, CRA Chris Flick, AACI Steve Horswill, AACI encore! » - Logan Stewart, Télédiffu- sion, Collège Algonquin. 902-466-2000 902-466-2732 alderneyappraisals.com Cette année, 41 bourses d’études o: f: w: 12 TRIDENT News February 25, 2019 HMCS Toronto continues Op

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Members of the Naval Tactical Operations Group conduct small arms training on the flight deck of HMCS Toronto during Op REAS- SURANCE. MCPL MANUELA BERGER, FIS HALIFAX

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First Name: Greygory steps ahead of the ship movements excitement to explore. Crossing the Last Name: Wagner-Conserve in order to keep the ship safe and on brow with my friends that time was Rank: SLt schedule. This career also brings a lot a special feeling, one of accomplish- Current role: Diving Officer / of challenges at home. It is not easy to ment. I look forward to every port Bridge Watchkeeper leave to go to sea for long durations, visit but I will never forget how I felt Hometown: Quebec City leaving behind my young family. that first time. Years of Service: 6 years However, my patient and loving wife Home Unit: HMCS Toronto and I have always found balance by What are some additional high- communicating as often as possible. lights from your naval career? Why did you join the Royal Cana- I deployed on Operation REASSUR- During my career I had the oppor- dian Navy? ANCE when my daughter was just six tunity to sail with the Chilean Tanker I joined the Royal Canadian Navy months old, and for me that was the which helped me understand how because I wanted a career that would biggest challenge that I have faced in other navies around the world oper- be challenging. I was never interested my career. ate. As an A/SLt I sailed in HMCS in being cooped up in an office, so the Oriole for a summer, going as far as Navy seemed like the perfect oppor- What is the best part about being Portland, OR for the Rose Fest which tunity to avoid the office and see the in the Royal Canadian Navy? was an amazing opportunity. Sailing world. From a very young age I was The best part about being in the all over the North Atlantic, and the intrigued by the maritime environ- Royal Canadian Navy is our culture Mediterranean and visiting Europe ment and the operation of ships so of improvement. We always strive to has been a dream come true. periences outweigh the hardships. I pursuing a life at sea made sense for improve and find innovative solutions have travelled far and wide, to places me. in an ever changing global military Why have you stayed in the Royal I never thought I would see. I have environment. It never ceases to amaze Canadian Navy? formed some incredible friendships How important is your job to you me, how the RCN is able to find new I stay in the RCN because it pro- with fellow sailors in my six years of and why? capabilities and new ways to conduct vides a good work environment and service. If you are ready for a chal- My job is important to me because the mission. The success of the mis- multiple opportunities to learn either lenging but rewarding career, you in the macro sense, the Navy protects sion is dependent on our ability to through career courses or toward could be the perfect fit. the safety of our country, our citizens work as a team and we always rise to higher learning. My experience with and particularly our families by sup- meet the challenge. My Chain of Com- the Navy so far has been positive, What is the most unique thing porting global operations and initia- mand supports the ship’s company although it was not always easy. I have about yourself, outside of the tives. As Canada’s representative on and our families. When my son and experienced failure at times but I have Navy? the global stage, I am very proud of daughter were born, all the arrange- grown as a leader and as a person by Since I was young I have always been what I do. I do not see my career as a ments were made for me to spend taking these as learning opportuni- involved in sports teams. Even now, Naval Warfare Officer as a job, but as these special moments with my wife. ties. with a busy family life, I still find the a profession. time to play basketball for my Base’s What is your most memorable What would you say to someone team. I also used to coach basketball to What is the biggest challenge experience? that is considering a career in the high school students, which was very you’ve faced during your time as a My first port visit is one of my RCN? rewarding. Passing on your knowledge member? most memorable experiences. After The RCN has great opportunities to the next generation is fulfilling and My day-to-day job at sea can be very a long stint at sea, arriving in a new and great challenges at all levels. If sometimes that passage of knowledge challenging. As a Bridge Watchkeeper, place with all of my shipmates was you want to learn new things every also extends outside the court. For I am the Captain’s representative on exhilarating. The feeling throughout day and be part of the action you about a year now, I have also been a the bridge so I always have to be two the ship was that of celebration and should consider it. The positive ex- volunteer firefighter with HRM.

HMCS Charlottetown steward proud to serve her country

By Ryan Melanson, here if I didn’t love it,” she said. and capable female personnel Trident Staff Stewards serve an impor- to make the most of their CAF tant function on a warship, careers, and that she tries to do After 23 years of service and more looking after things like can- the same with the junior mem- than 1,200 days at sea, the Senior teen and bar supplies, hosting bers under her supervision. Steward aboard HMCS Charlottetown receptions and VIP events on “I try to stay out of the said she’s proud of a CAF career that board, and making sure the limelight. As a senior member, has allowed her to serve her country, ship’s bills are paid, just to I can teach my stewards how to help others, and see the world. name a few tasks. It’s demand- do their job well, and how to be PO1 Joyce Farmer, originally from ing work, with the department strong and have confidence in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, first joined often busy while other sailors what they do. I love to see my the Canadian Army Reserve in enjoy downtime, but PO1 people succeed and get credit 1996, inspired by her father and his Farmer said good cooks and for their hard work.” Army service with the former Cana- stewards boost morale, and In her free time, PO1 Farmer dian Guards regiment. But after five she enjoys giving her ship- said she enjoys spending time years in an infantry role, including mates access to some of the with her friends, family and a deployment to Bosnia in 1998, she comforts of home while at sea. PO1 Joyce Farmer, originally from Glace Bay, Nova Sco- her Maltese Shih Tzu Apollo, found her way to the Navy, where a “There are some long days tia, is the Senior Steward aboard HMCS Charlottetown. who gets his name from a love background in accounting led her to for my stewards and I, and She’s seen here in her office below decks in the ship. of Greek mythology. She’s also consider the steward trade. our feet get tired, but it’s nice MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA been working on connecting Since then, PO1 Farmer has pro- when we see how much people with her lineage; she’s search- gressed to the top of her trade and appreciate the work we do.” come after her, but she doesn’t focus on ing for records of her father’s ances- deployed internationally with multi- As an African-Nova Scotian woman being a minority among the ranks. tors entering the country through the ple ships, including in operations off who has excelled in her naval career “I don’t put myself into any special slave trade, and also hopes to eventu- the coast of Libya, in Canada’s North, and holds a key role within the ships’ category, that’s not the way I was ally connect with maternal relatives and in the Mediterranean sea. company, PO1 Farmer is happy to be a raised,” she said, adding she’s been en- in Barbados for the first time. “I love what I do, and I wouldn’t be success story and a mentor to those who couraged by the RCN pushing strong Continued on page 15 February 25, 2019 TRIDENT News 15 African Heritage Month 2019 RCN Sailor Profile: PO1 Norman Phee

First Name: Norman African Canadians within the Scar- Last Name: Phee borough community. Prior to the Rank: Petty Officer First Class ball, these young men and women Current role: Curriculum Con- were taught what was required to trol Documentation Analysis succeed in life. This ball was the fi- Hometown: Antigonish, Nova nal stage of this program for young Scotia men and women of African descent, Years of Service: 28 + where they were able to meet mem- Home Unit: Naval Training De- bers of the business community in a velopment Center (Atlantic) formal setting.

Why did you join the Royal Ca- Why have you stayed in the nadian Navy? Royal Canadian Navy? I joined the Royal Canadian Navy I have stayed in the RCN for over because, from the time that I can 28 years because I love what I do. remember I have always wanted to The RCN has provided me with be a part of the military and pro- experiences that I would not have tect the country. I started as an Air had in any other branch. I have Cadet at 12 years old, and joined the sailed halfway around the world and Canadian Armed Forces at 19 right I’ve seen more countries than I can out of high school. name. I have met a prince and had drinks with mayors and premiers. How important is your job to All this was because of the RCN, you and why? and as a representative of Canada. My job is very important because I How did you overcome this surrounding areas and local attrac- supervise the development of teach- challenge? tions. What would you say to someone ing plans as well as standards for all I overcame this challenge in that is considering a career in the Above Water Warfare courses. several ways: I would Skype ev- What is your most memorable the RCN? This is very important because the ery night and talk to my wife and experience? I would say to anyone wanting to sailors leaving the school have to be daughter about their day. During the The most memorable experience consider a career in the RCN, that proficient in their job when operat- March break they would come and came in 1994 when I was on a ship it would be an excellent choice. ing with allied navies around the stay with me for the week, and we conducting training. I was the junior You will see the world and make world. It is nice to know that I in a would do activities around Ottawa. member of the team, and was re- friends that will last a lifetime. I small way I am providing the RCN For some of the summer break they viewing tactical messages when I would recommend that if they have with qualified and capable sailors. would stay with me, then I would noted that the ship was entering a a loved one that they talk to them take leave to come home with them. simulated minefield. I informed the first and let them know that you What is the biggest challenge During Christmas and New Years Operations Officer, who was extreme- could be away from home for up to you’ve faced during your time as the military does reunification ly busy, but took the time to listen to 6-9 months of the year. If their loved a member? flights, and I took 20 days of vaca- my concerns. At which time he did ones are in agreement, the rewards The biggest challenge I faced tion to spend with my family. a double check and confirmed that I are huge. during my time as a member was was correct and ordered the ship to being posted to Ottawa on Imposed What is the best part about be- reverse course. I later received a well What is the most unique thing Restriction. This means I was ing in the Royal Canadian Navy? done from the ship and the sea train- about yourself, outside of the posted to Ottawa and worked at the The best part about being in the ers for my due diligence. Navy? Canadian Forces Electronic Warfare Royal Canadian Navy are the port The most unique thing about my- Centre without my family. This was visits. In my first five years, I vis- What are some additional high- self outside the navy is my member- our choice since my daughter just ited the United States and Carib- lights from your naval career? ship with my daughter’s Home and started school and we just finished bean at least once per year, did two A highlight of my naval career School committee. The committee renovating our house. We knew I sails to Europe, and visited Iceland was being posted to Canadian Forc- fundraises for different school needs would be posted back to Halifax, so and Greenland, as well two cities es Recruiting Centre Toronto. While as well as runs evening activities we chose not to disrupt our daugh- in Russia. As a sailor on a ship at the recruiting centre I was able such as school dances. Being in the ter and her friends, or to sell our you may be deployed to an area of to help people who were interested RCN with a home port of Halifax al- house and risk not being able to find hostiles to enforce peace, however in joining the forces, but not sure lows me the chance to connect with a similar house at reasonable price. you dock in safe ports. While in the how to go about it, or what jobs were my daughter after being away for 4 ports the ship organizes trips of the available. I also attended a ball for years.

HMCS Charlottetown steward proud to serve her country

Continued from page 14 an intensive French course later this It hasn’t always been easy. She’s year, likely to be followed by a posting long struggled with keeping her work to a new ship, she’s excited for what and family life in balance through will come next. postings around the country, and “I’m ready for it because the Navy tense moments came on operations as has always encouraged me to push well, including a 2003 at-sea rescue in myself forward, and they’ve always the Arabian sea that involved casual- made me feel like no task is too dif- ties with serious burns covering their ficult to take on. I’ve always felt very bodies. But PO1 Farmer said she has supported,” she said. no regrets after more than two de- “It’s been the experience of a life- cades of service. As she prepares for time.” 164452 16 TRIDENT News February 25, 2019 Recherche de Candidates wanted for candidatures pour le the Clearance Diver groupe professionnel occupation de Plongeur-Démineur CAF members interested in becom- to become a Clearance Diver are now ing Clearance Divers will be able to open to all regular and reserve force learn more during information ses- CAF members (Non-Commissioned) Les membres des Forces armées militaires ont le droit de faire une sions being held at bases and wings from any occupation, with or without canadiennes (FAC) qui souhait- demande de reclassement volon- across Canada near the end of Febru- previous dive training/qualification. ent devenir plongeurs-démineurs taire pour se joindre au groupe pro- ary and during the month of March Candidates must be OFP qualified in pourront en apprendre davantage fessionnel de plongeur-démineur. 2019. their current occupation, meet the au cours des séances d'information Le groupe professionnel de plon- Clearance Divers operate in a medical and fitness requirements, qui se tiendront dans les bases geur-démineur a une longue et riche variety of environments both at and have 48 months of continuous et escadres partout au Canada histoire. Les premières unités ont vu home and abroad, from the Arctic service. vers la fin février et au cours du le jour pendant la Seconde Guerre to the deserts of Afghanistan. Their The Clearance Diver occupation has mois de mars 2019. Les plongeurs- mondiale pour désarmer les mines primary mission is to locate, identify a long and storied history. The first démineurs travaillent dans divers marines en Europe et dans le Paci- and neutralize explosive ordnance units were formed during the Sec- milieux au pays et à l’étranger, fique Sud. Depuis leurs débuts prom- and Improvised Explosive Devices ond World War to disarm sea mines de l'Arctique aux déserts arides etteurs, les plongeurs-démineurs ont (IEDs) whether under the sea, on land, throughout Europe and the South de l'Afghanistan. Leur mission été au premier plan des opérations during times of peace or in combat. Pacific. From their auspicious begin- principale consiste à localiser, à de la MRC et des FAC dans le monde Clearance Divers also conduct un- nings, Clearance Divers have been reconnaître et à neutraliser les ex- entier, notamment en Afghanistan, derwater engineering and salvage at the forefront of Royal Canadian plosifs et les munitions, ainsi que dans les pays baltes et, plus récem- tasks while employing sophisticated Navy and CAF operations throughout les dispositifs explosifs de circon- ment, en Ukraine. equipment and the latest technologies the world, including operations in stance, que ce soit sous la mer ou à Envisagez de faire partie de l’un to achieve their mission. They are Afghanistan, the Baltics, and most terre, en temps de paix ou en temps des groupes professionnels les plus highly trained specialists who under- recently, Ukraine. de guerre. passionnants, les plus stimulants go rigorous training and are selected Consider becoming a part of one of Les plongeurs-démineurs sont et les plus gratifiants des FAC. from the few who have what it takes the most thrilling, challenging, and aussi capables d’accomplir divers- Tout membre des FAC qui sou- to achieve mission success under rewarding occupations in the CAF. es tâches d’ingénierie et de récu- haite savoir comment devenir un extreme conditions. Any CAF member interested in find- pération sous-marines. Ils utilisent plongeur démineur est invité à y Voluntary Occupational Transfer ing out how to become a Clearance des équipements complexes ainsi assister. (VOT) or Component Transfer (CT) Diver is invited to attend. que les dernières technologies pour mener à bien leur mission. Ce sont des spécialistes hautement quali- fiés qui suivent une formation intense et rigoureuse et qui sont choisis parmi les rares personnes qui ont ce qu'il faut pour endurer des conditions extrêmes et réussir une mission. Le reclassement volontaire ou le transfert de catégo- rie de service sont maintenant offerts à tous les membres des FAC (militaires du rang), tous groupes professionnels con- fondus, même à ceux qui ne possèdent pas la qualification de plongeur ou qui n’ont jamais suivi un entraînement pour plongeurs. Pourvu qu’ils aient atteint le niveau opération- nel de compétence dans leur groupe professionnel, qu'ils satisfassent aux exigences médicales et de condition phy- sique, et qu'ils aient A Canadian Clearance Diver prepares to dive using the Canadian Clearance Diving Apparatus near Victoria, BC. Un Plongeur Démineur Canadien accumulé 48 mois de se prépare à plonger avec l’Appareil de Déminage de Plonger Canadien près de Victoria, CB. service continu, les LT(N) ZACH JOHNSON February 25, 2019 TRIDENT News 17 CL DVR Recruitment/ Plongeur-Démineur Séance Information Sessions d’information Recrutement 25 Feb – 14 March 2019 25 Fév. – 14 Mars 2019

Date Base Location Time Date Base Lieu Heure Eastern Region Régions de l’Est Mon, 25-Feb-19 NCR Carling Campus 1000-1200 Lundi, 25-Feb-19 Region Capital Carling Campus 1000-1200 Mon, 25-Feb-19 NCR 101 Col by drive 1400-1600 National Tue, 26-Feb-19 CFB Valcartier Cadet Camp, CC-117 1000-1200 Lundi, 25-Feb-19 Region Capital 101 Col by drive 1400-1600 Building, Room 151 National Tue, 26-Feb-19 NAVRESHQ/ HMCS Montcalm 1900-2100 Mardi, 26-Feb-19 BFC Valcartier Cadet Camp, CC-117, 1000-1200 Montcalm Local 151 Wed, 27-Feb-19 CFB Gagetown Building H-5, 1300-1430 Mardi, 26-Feb-19 NAVRESHQ/ HMCS Montcalm 1900-2100 Room 202 Montcalm Wed, 27-Feb-19 CFB Gagetown Building H-5, 1600-1800 Merc, 27-Feb-19 BFC Gagetown Building H-5, 1300-1430 Room 202 Local 202 Thu, 28-Feb-19 CFB Halifax PSO Classroom 1100-1200 Merc, 27-Feb-19 BFC Gagetown Building H-5, 1600-1800 Local 202 Thu, 28-Feb-19 Scotian/ Armory TBD 1800-2000 Jeudi, 28-Feb-19 BFC Halifax PSO Classe 1100-1200 Central Region Jeudi, 28-Feb-19 Scotian/ Armory TBD 1800-2000 Mon, 04-Mar-19 Nav Res TBD TBD (HMCS York) Régions Central Mon, 04-Mar-19 CFB Borden Multi-Media Rm 1400-1600 Lundi, 04-Mar-19 NCSM York TBD TBD Tue, 05-Mar-19 CFB Trenton Bldg 29 - HQ / 1000-1200 Lundi, 04-Mar-19 BFC Borden Local Multi-Media 1400-1600 8 Wing Theatre Mardi, 05-Mar-19 BFC Trenton Bldg 29 - HQ / 1000-1200 Wed, 06-Mar-19 CFB Petawawa Specialised 1600-1700 8 Wing Theatre Employment Days Merc, 06-Mar-19 BFC Petawawa Specialised 1600-1700 Thu, 07-Mar-19 CFB Petawawa Specialised 1000-1100 Employment Days Employment Days Jeudi, 07-Mar-19 BFC Petawawa Specialised 1000-1100 Western Region Employment Days Mon, 11-Mar-19 CFB Shilo MPTF Classroom 16 1400-1600 / Régions de l’Ouest 1600-1800 Lundi, 11-Mar-19 BFC Shilo MPTF Classroom 16 1400-1600 / Tue, 12-Mar-19 Winnipeg Rm 111, Bldg 135, 1130-1330 1600-1800 17 Wing Mardi, 12-Mar-19 Winnipeg 1130-1330 Wed, 13-Mar-19 Edmonton LTF 1300-1500 Merc, 13-Mar-19 Edmonton LTF 1300-1500 Wed, 13-Mar-19 Edm Res Unit 0900-1100 Merc, 13-Mar-19 Edm Res Unit 0900-1100 Thu, 14-Mar-19 Cold Lake 4 WG Theatre TBD Jeudi, 14-Mar-19 Cold Lake 4 WG Theatre TBD West Coast Region Région de la Cote Ouest Wed, 27-Feb-19 Canadian Bay Street Armoury 1930-2030 Merc, 27-Feb-19 Canadian Bay Street Armoury 1930-2030 Scottish Scottish Regiment Regiment Thu, 28-Feb-19 HMCS Malahat Malahat classroom 2000-2100 Jeudi, 28-Feb-19 NCSM Malahat Malahat Classe 2000-2100 Sat, 02-Mar-19 HMCS Discovery TBD Vancouver 1500-1600 Sam, 02-Mar-19 NCSM Discovery TBD Vancouver 1500-1600 Tue, 05-Mar-19 CFB Comox Classroom 2, Bldg 1100-1200 Mardi, 05-Mar-19 BFC Comox Classe 2, Bldg. 22, 1100-1200 22, 19 Wing Comox 19 Wing Comox Wed, 06-Mar-19 39 CBG 39 CDN Brigade Gp TBD Merc, 06-Mar-19 39 CBG 39 CDN Brigade Gp TBD (Headquarters) HQ, Vancouver (Quartier Maître) QM, Vancouver Thu, 07-Mar-19 CFB Esquimalt BLDG N30 Rm 315 0800-0930 Jeudi, 07-Mar-19 BFC Esquimalt N30 Local 315 0800-0930

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By RCN temperature and solidity, from ice to Par le MRC d’intérêt. De nuit, si vous portiez des tropical and desert coast lines.” lunettes de vision nocturne, vous au- Kingston-class ships are equipped PUMA will be operated by two new Les navires de la classe Kingston riez l’impression que quelqu’un pointe with a visual line of sight intel- detachments with one on each coast. sont dotés d’une capacité visuelle de une lampe de poche sur le navire. » ligence, surveillance and recon- The newly minted detachments, renseignement, de surveillance et de De plus, grâce à l’illuminateur naissance (ISR) capability, but have comprised of select personnel from reconnaissance (RSR) directe, mais infrarouge, le système est en mesure lacked a similar capability for ves- the Naval Combat Information ne disposent pas de capacité similaire de fournir des renseignements de sels of interest beyond their visual Operator and Weapons Engineering pour les navires d’intérêt hors de leur meilleure qualité, comme les mouve- line of sight. Technician trades, recently com- portée visuelle. ments des membres de l’équipage à Enter PUMA, a Maritime Min- pleted their initial training with C’est là que le PUMA intervient, un bord d’un navire d’intérêt. iature Unmanned Aircraft System Canadian Special Operations Forces système maritime d’aéronef minia- « Cela aide le capitaine à décider la (MMUAS) equipped with power- Command personnel at 4th Division ture sans pilote (MMUAS), doté de façon dont il souhaite aborder un na- ful enhanced optical and infrared Canadian Support Base Petawawa. puissantes caméras optiques et infra- vire, et à cerner tout risque ou préoc- cameras that are able to capture still The three-week course included rouges améliorées, capable de captur- cupation éventuels. » imagery and video. theory of flight, mission planning, er des images fixes et des vidéos. L’autre avantage du système PUMA It is capable of staying in the air launch and recovery procedures, Le PUMA peut rester en l’air pen- c’est qu’il peut être lancé à la main. Ce for approximately two hours and and flight maneuvers. Although dant environ deux heures et voler à qui est particulièrement utile pour la can fly at an altitude up to 10,500 feet most of the training was land-based, une altitude maximale de 10 500 pieds. Marine, car le déplacement et la mise with a range of 20 km (12 nautical the theory and principals learned Avec une portée de 20 km (12 milles en place d’une plateforme de lance- miles) providing “over the horizon” on course will seamlessly translate nautiques), il fournit au navire une ment à bord d’un navire sont plus intelligence and surveillance capa- over to PUMA’s intended shipborne capacité de renseignement et de sur- complexes que sur la terre ferme dans bility to the ship. operations. veillance au-delà de l’horizon. la mesure où elle doit être boulonnée “With PUMA they’re able to detect “The training and experience « Grâce au PUMA, l’équipage peut au pont avant son utilisation. these vessels, get over the horizon in- gained on the course was unique and détecter des navires, obtenir des rensei- Étant donné que le PUMA sera dé- telligence and surveillance on these specialized,” said LS Meghan Heal, gnements et effectuer de la surveillance ployé en mer, il est important de trouver vessels so the crew is able to see if of the west coast detachment. au-delà de l’horizon afin de voir s’il y a un système qui sera en mesure de fonc- there's anything suspect,” explained “I’m enthusiastic about the capa- quelque chose de suspect, » explique le tionner tant par temps froid que chaud. Lieutenant-Commander Atkinson. bility that PUMA will now bring, capitaine de corvette Atkinson. « Les navires de la MRC, y compris It is also equipped with an infrared and how we can employ these Le PUMA est aussi équipé d’un il- les navires de la classe Kingston, illuminator. “The infrared illumina- systems for intelligence, surveil- luminateur infrarouge. naviguent dans des eaux de tempéra- tor highlights a target of interest. At lance, and reconnaissance locally « L’illuminateur infrarouge permet ture et de solidité très variables, al- night, if you were to put on night vi- and abroad.” de mettre en évidence un objectif lant de la glace aux côtes tropicales ou sion goggles, it would ap- désertiques. » pear as though someone Le système PUMA sera opéré par had pointed a flashlight deux nouveaux détachements, un sur on the ship.” chaque côte. Additionally the system Les détachements nouvellement is able to provide higher constitués, composés de membres quality intelligence such des groupes professionnels Opéra- as the movement of per- teur d'équipement d'information de sonnel aboard a ship of combat et Technicien en génie des interest using its infrared armes, ont récemment terminé leur illuminator. instruction initiale auprès du Com- “It helps the Command- mandement des Forces d’opérations er then make a decision spéciales du Canada (COMFOSCAN) on how they want to ap- de la 4e Division du Canada, à la Base proach, if there any risks, des Forces canadiennes Petawawa. and what the concerns Le cours de trois semaines a abordé may be.” la théorie du vol, la planification des Another advantage of missions, les procédures de lancement PUMA is that it can be et de récupération, et les manœuvres launched by hand. This de vol. Bien que la majeure partie de is of particular use to the l’instruction se soit déroulée à terre, Navy as moving and set- la théorie et les principes tirés des ting up a launch platform cours s’adapteront sans problème aux aboard ships is more opérations embarquées prévues du complex than on land système PUMA. because they need to be « L’instruction et l’expérience ac- bolted to the deck before quises dans le cadre du cours étaient use. uniques et spécialisées, » a déclaré le Since PUMA will be matelot de première classe Meghan deployed at sea, finding a Heal, du détachement de la côte ouest. system that could operate « Je suis enthousiaste quant à la ca- in both the cold and the pacité qu’offre maintenant le système heat was important. LS Meghan Heal showcases the Royal Canadian Navy’s new Maritime Miniature Unmanned Aerial PUMA et la façon dont nous pouvons “RCN ships including System, a CU-175 PUMA. Le matelot de première classe Meghan Heal présente le nouveau Système utiliser ces systèmes pour le renseigne- the Kingston-class sails in maritime d’aéronef miniature sans pilote de la Marine royale canadienne, un PUMA CU-175. ment, la surveillance et la reconnais- waters of widely varying LS MIKE GOLUBOFF, MARPAC IMAGING SERVICES sance à l’échelle locale et à l’étranger. » February 25, 2019 TRIDENT News 19 Logan’s Run: Drink beer, support Logistics Officer veterans, say brewing duo By Peter Mallett, heading to Baffin Island The Lookout staff The founders of a new micro-brewery, with an aim to support veterans’ By Peter Mallett, programs, say their motto is the age- The Lookout Staff old military battle creed of “leave no one behind.” A Logistics Officer is getting ready V2V Black Hops Brewing Company to fulfill a lifelong dream when she founder, Capt (ret’d) Graeme Hafey, an embarks on an Arctic excursion ex-RCAF pilot, says it is not a hollow in Canada’s far north in the weeks cliché. With business partner, MCpl ahead. (ret’d) John Bowker, the brewery The owners of V2V Black Hops Brew- On April 3, LCdr Kathryn Logan donates part of the profits to Cockrell ing Company turned out their first and an all-women team of 18 hikers House, a West Shore facility that pro- batch of beer in early November 2018. will embark on an 11-day journey on vides transitional housing and sup- They currently are looking for a navy- Baffin Island. Their excursion is one port for homeless and at-risk veterans. themed name and label for their next of the outdoor adventure programs “Everyone has to get over the line of beer. to benefit injured current and former fence, not just the most agile and SUBMITTED military members organized by True best climbers. It’s a unit, a cohesive Patriot Love. The national charitable bond of brothers and sisters in will get them in front of customers. organization provides Canadian arms who can trust each other when “The doors are slowly opening to military, veterans and their families things go wrong,” says Hafey. support us,” says Hafey. access to support programs and fund- The brewery was born following V2V recently signed a letter of ing. their lengthy careers in the Cana- intent to have proceeds of their sales “For me it’s an incredible oppor- dian Armed Forces, which left them go to support Alberta-based equine tunity, I have always wanted to visit both battling Post-Traumatic Stress therapy group Can Praxis, an orga- north but haven’t had the opportunity, Disorder from their work in war-torn nization that helps military and first so I am really excited to be a part of countries and on several deployments. responder veterans and their fami- this expedition.” Their logo features the silhouette of lies cope with the impact of PTSD The 36-year-old grew up in Meadow a kneeling Canadian soldier paying and mental health issues through Lake, Saskatchewan, and is married homage to a fallen comrade represent- riding and caring for horses. to a police constable with the Victoria ed by a lone helmet on top of a rifle. In the coming months, V2V plans Police Department. She joined the Brewed under licensing from the on expanding their donations to Royal Canadian Navy in 2000 and cur- Victoria’s Caledonia Brewery Distill- more organizations that provide rently works as Logistics Officer for ery, they turned out their first batch of support to former and current first Canadian Fleet Pacific. beer on November 1, 2018, just in time responders also suffering from men- Her military career has included In April, LCdr Kathryn Logan and an for Remembrance Day and the cente- tal health problems. deployments to the Arabian Sea, Af- all-women team of 18 hikers will embark nary of the end of the First World War. For more information about V2V ghanistan and Libya. However, at the on an 11-day journey on Baffin Island. As a nod to mark the Armistice Brewery visit their Facebook page beginning of her career, she experi- SUBMITTED they called the English-style bitter or their website V2Vblackhopsbrew- enced a major physical setback when Victory Ale. ing.ca she suffered a knee injury in 2001. She of this expedition. True Patriot Love Currently, they are a three-person To get a taste of their ale, visit the tore the Anterior Cruciate Ligament does amazing work for thousands of operation with a head brewer, who Pacific Fleet Club, the Wardroom, or while playing basketball in 2001 at military families across Canada, and is also a chemist and University of The Churchill pub downtown. Their Royal Military College. I feel very lucky to have been selected Victoria student. ale will be available in liquor stores It’s been a number of surgeries and for an adventure like this.” Gaining a foothold in a competitive after March 12. years of recovery with her athletic The expedition aims at raising one West Coast micro-brew market isn’t V2V Black Hops Brewing Com- activities shifting to long-distance en- million dollars for True Patriot Love’s easy admits Hafey. They don’t have the pany is looking for a navy-themed durance sports including hiking and mental health initiatives, and veteran distribution, marketing, budget, or name and label for their next line of triathlons, but LCdr Logan has made transition services. LCdr Logan aims aggressive sales techniques of larger beer – a pale ale. Graphic designers, a mostly complete recovery. to raise $7,500 for the charity. breweries, which makes getting into artists and aspiring illustrators can The True Patriot Love expedition The journey will be arduous, but local pubs a battle. They are hoping send their ideas to v2vbrewing@ will cover over 100 kilometres of the end result will be worth it, she their support of veteran programs gmail.com by March 11. scenic, but extremely isolated terrain. says. Accompanied by two Inuit guides, “It’s a great opportunity to meet the women will snowshoe across the other women from all walks of life. Arctic Circle passing landmarks such It will be interesting to hear from the as Akshayuk Pass and a rarely visited other ladies, and hear how they man- section of the Owl River Valley. age their careers and families, and They plan to cover approximately to find out what drew them to the far 10 kilometres per day; they will lug north.” their tents, food and other supplies To support LCdr Logan and her in backpacks and on sleds, and will fundraising campaign visit https:// face extreme weather conditions, with truepatriotlove.akaraisin.com/ typical temperatures in the region for pledge/Participant/Home.aspx?se the month of April ranging from -5 to id=17122&mid=9&pid=4730218&sg -30 Celsius. id=18335 LCdr Logan has experience at Since 2009, True Patriot Love has hiking in remote locations. She has provided $25 million to fund innova- previously summited Kilimanjaro in tive research and 750 community- 164450 Tanzania and Hyuna Potasi in Boliv- based programs across the country ia, and hiked the Annapurna circuit while assisting over 25,000 military in Nepal. Locally, she has hiked the families in Canada. West Coast and Juan de Fuca trails. For more on the charity visit “I’m extremely grateful to be a part truepatriotlove.com. 20 TRIDENT News February 25, 2019 Commander RCN hosts Honours and Awards ceremony in Halifax

By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

During his recent visit to Halifax, VAdm Ron Lloyd, Commander RCN, hosted a small group of MARLANT members and their families at an Honours and Awards ceremony on February 8 inside Juno Tower, where he presented three Commander Royal Canadian Navy Commendations and one Commander Canadian Joint Op- erations Command Commendations. The commendations are presented to recognize deeds or activities that go beyond the demand of normal duty and bring credit to the RCN or the CAF as a whole. The first RCN Commendation was presented to LCdr Richard Decker, who served as the former Canadian Naval Operations School Future Naval Training System’s lead plan- ner from 2015 to 2016. He was said to be instrumental in the revolutionary LCdr Richard Decker receives the Commander RCN Commen- CPO1 Dan Degaust receives the Commander RCN Commenda- modernization of the Royal Canadian dation from VAdm Ron Lloyd, Commander RCN. tion from VAdm Ron Lloyd, Commander RCN. Navy’s training systems, and achieved AB JOHN IGLESIAS, FIS AB JOHN IGLESIAS, FIS great success despite the challenges of a compressed timeline and the enormous structural and cultural changes required. The next RCN Commendation went to CPO1 Dan Degaust, who served as the Unit Chief Petty Officer at the former Canadian Forces Naval Opera- tions School from December 2016 - June 2017. Similarly to LCdr Decker, CPO1 Degaust was credited with providing inspirational leadership during the planning and implementation of the RCN’s Future Naval Train- ing Strategy, which saw the former CFNOS and CFNES reconfigured as the new Campus Atlantic, including Naval Fleet School (Atlantic) and Naval Training Development Center (Atlantic). VAdm Lloyd said the modernization of Naval Training is key to the Navy’s future and a successful transition to a new generation of warships, making both LCdr Decker and CPO1 Degaust’s LCdr Jeffrey Price received both the Commander RCN Commen- work all the more important. LCdr Kray Robichaud receives the Commander RCN Commen- dation and the Commander CJOC Commendation from VAdm The Commander RCN Commenda- dation from VAdm Ron Lloyd, Commander RCN. Ron Lloyd, Commander RCN. tion was also awarded to LCdr Kray AB JOHN IGLESIAS, FIS AB JOHN IGLESIAS, FIS Robichaud, who has served as the Senior Staff Officer, Strategic Out- reach for Atlantic and Arctic Canada Robichaud’s input has allowed the St. John’s was working under a com- efforts to coordinate with the Royal since 2016. Specifically, he was lauded program to change and improve pressed schedule as they prepared for Marines on South Caicos and with the for his work on the Canadian Leaders through each iteration. the six-month sail, and LCdr Price Dominican Emergency Operations at Sea and CAF Parliamentary Pro- The last to receive the Commander showed great organizational skill in Centre in Dominica proved instru- grams, which has included four arc- RCN Commendation was LCdr Jef- successfully working under those mental in conducting four medical tic sailings and a number of shorter frey Price, who was awarded for constraints. evacuations, 129 personnel transfers, trips to sea through recent years. his work as the Operations Officer VAdm Lloyd also awarded a single and in delivering 128,000 pounds of VAdm Lloyd said LCdr Robichaud aboard HMCS St. John’s in the lead Commander CJOC Commendation, food and water to shore where it was demonstrated exceptional vision in up to an Operation REASSURANCE which he presented on behalf of LGen sorely needed. carrying out the programs, which see deployment in early 2018. He was Michael Rouleau, and this award also VAdm Lloyd congratulated each influential figures in government, credited for developing a Master went to LCdr Price. This time, he was of the recipients, and said he was business or academia introduced Implementation Plan that helped awarded for his work during HMCS thrilled to have the rare opportunity to the Navy through sails in HMC successfully prepare the operations St. John’s’ disaster relief mission in to make the presentations face to face ships or submarines. He added that department and ensured that force the Caribbean, which happened just and speak with the members respon- feedback from the trips has been generation readiness training stayed months prior to the aforementioned sible for some the RCN’s latest success overwhelmingly positive and LCdr on schedule. VAdm LLoyd noted that Op REASSURANCE deployment. His stories. February 25, 2019 TRIDENT Sports 21

What’s the score with local sports in your community? Send write-ups, photos, and results to Sports [email protected] CFB Halifax victorious at CAF Regional Squash Championship

By Ryan Melanson, really have all of the top women in the Trident Staff CAF competing, so it’s very competitive,” she said. For the second year in a row, the The CAF Atlantic Regional Bad- team from CFB Halifax accumulated minton Championship was also held enough points to take the banner during the same period at the Fleet at the 2019 Atlantic CAF Regional Fitness and Sports Centre, with CFB Squash Championship, held at Saint Halifax also taking the team banner Mary’s University from January 28 - in that sport, and a number of indi- February 1. viduals qualifying for nationals. This means some of the team The CAF National Championship for members have also qualified for the both sports will be held from April 27 Atlantic team at CAF Nationals later - May 2 at a location that is still to be this spring. One of them is AB Dar- determined. ren Mullins of HMCS Montreal, who impressed his teammates at Region- CAF Atlantic Regional Squash als in 2018 during his first year of team and individual results competition, and came back this 1st Place Team: Halifax year to take first place in the men’s 2nd Place Team: Greenwood Under-30 Division. A tough third 1st Place Masters: WO Alain Chali- place loss in his division kept him foux (Greenwood) While Atlantic Regional Squash was held at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, from bringing back a medal from 1st Place Senior: SGT Martin Du- Regional Badminton was held at the Fleet Fitness and Sports Centre. Halifax also CAF Nationals in 2018, so he’s hop- bois (Shearwater) won the Regional team title for badminton, and will be sending individuals to CAF ing for a better result this year on his 2nd Place Senior: LCdrt Sammy Nationals as part of the Atlantic team. second attempt. Kamoun ( Halifax) AB JOHN IGLESIAS, FIS “We had a good time last year so 1st Place Women’s: MCpl Dominque I’m looking forward to it. This is Poulin (Greenwood) really only my second year playing 2nd Place Women’s: Lt(N) Victoria squash so I’m hoping to get a medal Bertling (Halifax) and help out the Atlantic team,” he 1st Place Under 30: AB Darren Mul- said. lins (Halifax) Another member from Halifax 2nd Place Under 30: Cpl Jonathan heading to nationals is Lt(N) Vic- Provost (Greenwood) toria Bertling, currently posted to 1st Place Open: WO Doug Junkin CFRC,Halifax who took second place (Shearwater) in the women’s division. 2nd Place Open: LCol Stephane “I’ve been playing off and on for Racle (Goose Bay) years and I’ve been to nationals once and qualified a number of times, but the competition level at Regionals was CFB Halifax took the championship ban- high this year. It was tougher than ner for the second year in a row after the usual,” she said, adding that she’ll CAF Atlantic Regional Squash Champi- also be hoping to secure her first ever onship, which was held at Saint Mary’s National medal during this year’s University in Halifax from January 28 tournament. - February 1. “When we get to Nationals, we’ll AB JOHN IGLESIAS, FIS

Sports trivia: Nicknames edition

By Stephen Stone 4. The Admiral 13. The Pocket Hercules 5. The Cinderella Man 14. The Golden Bear This little quiz is about nicknames, and 6. The Worm 15. The Dream Babe and Iron Horse are not used. 7. Magic 16. The Fighting Fisherman 8. Sweetness 17. The Splendid Splinter Questions 9. Cujo 18. The Manassa Mauler 1. The Say Kid 10. The Mongoose 19. Chi-Chi 2. The Big Unit 11. Boom Boom - your choice of two 20. Cha Cha 3. The Hitman 12. The Hammer Answers on page 22 22 TRIDENT Sports February 25, 2019 Monthly Base Walks coming to CFB Halifax

By CFB Halifax Base PA

Winter days feeling long? Looking to get out of the office for some fresh air and exercise? Need a bit of motiva- tion? You’re in luck! Defence Team members working at CFB Halifax will soon have a reason to get out and about with their colleagues when PSP Halifax hosts its inaugural CFB Halifax Walk on Wednesday, Feb- ruary 27. The walks, open to both military and civilian members of the local Defence community, will take place the last Wednesday of every month. “CFB Halifax is the largest military base in Canada with an equally large workforce to support,” explains Capt(N) David Mazur, CFB Halifax Base Commander. “Holding a monthly Base Walk is just one way we’re hoping to enhance workplace health and wellness for our Defence Team members. It’s also a great opportunity for our members to get out and explore the North End community in which many of us work every day. I encourage participation from all units, where possible, at the walk on February 27.” The walk will begin at 10:30 am with a PSP-led warm-up in the gardens between the Naval Museum of Halifax and Base Headquarters (Stadacona building S90). Participants will then venture off base and into the community toward Fort Needham and back Base in addition to the monthly walk, 2019, is another great way to enjoy more information on these classes or for approximately 30 minutes. why not try lunch hour yoga at the some low-impact exercise during the the CFB Halifax Walk, please contact And if you’re looking for a more Stadacona chapel? This PSP Halifax- work week. Classes are held every Lucas Hardie at 902-427-6335 or lucas. frequent group wellness activity on run program, launched in January Tuesday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm. For [email protected].

Sports trivia: Fitness and sports updates

By Trident Staff lon Club on Facebook. Stay tuned for Nicknames edition announcements for our race in early The FORCE Rewards Program June with distances for all abilities. Questions on page 21 11. Ray Mancini – WBA lightweight is designed to recognize CAF per- Winter intersection curling Answers champion from 1982-1984; Bernie sonnel who achieve high levels of games are held at 12:30 p.m. every 1. Willie Mays of the New York and Geoffrion ( HOF) - Montreal Ca- health-related fitness and operational Tuesday at the CFB Halifax Curling San Francisco Giants and briefly nadiens and innovator of the slap readiness on their FORCE Fitness Club. There may be cancellations with the New York Mets shot Profile, as part of their annual because of COTF/COTW/Wing Cup, 2. Randy Johnson, primarily with the 12. Dave Schultz of Philadelphia Fly- FORCE Evaluation. In line with the Regionals and Club Bonspiels TBC. Seattle Mariners and the Arizona ers CAF objective of maintaining high Winter I/S Curling will run from Diamondbacks 13. Naim Suleymanoglu – at 4’11” – levels of health-related fitness and January-March. I/S Curling is open 3. The most famous is Tommy Hearns two-time Olympic 60 kg weight lift- operational readiness, this program is to military members only. Anyone – the boxer, and Bret Hart – the ing champion – 1988 and 1992 and 64 being implemented to motivate CAF not curling for their team that day is wrestler. kg champion in 1996. personnel to pursue physical activity invited to arrive at the curling club to 4. David Robinson of the San Antonio 14. Golf legend Jack Nicklaus while recognizing those who achieve spare for other teams. All levels are Spurs 15. Hakeem Olajuwon – Houston Rock- excellence. FORCE Program location: welcome. Individual curlers can sub- 5. James Braddock, heavyweight ets NBA Fleet Gym location, D216, Mondays, mit their names to the spare list by champion of the world 1935-1937 16. Yvon Durelle – Canadian middle 10 a.m. and Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. HMCS contacting [email protected] 6. Dennis Rodman of the Detroit Pis- and lightweight champion Scotian location: Fridays, 10 a.m. and Intersection/Drop-In Pickleball. tons and Chicago Bulls and other 17. Ted Williams – Boston Red Sox 1:30 p.m. Come and learn a fun new sport. NBA teams 18. Heavyweight champion Jack Has competing a triathlon been Shearwater Gym, Mondays and 7. Earvin Johnson of the Los Angeles Dempsey on your bucket list? Don’t know Wednesdays 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. For more Lakers 19. Juan Antonio Rodriguez – PGA where to start? Join the Navy Tri- information please contact Sgt Rick 8. Walter Payton of the Chicago Bears professional and first Puerto Rican dents Triathlon Club. Membership is Austin, 720-1711 or rick.austin@ 9. Curtis Joseph primarily with the inducted into the World Golf Hall $50 for military members and their forces.gc.ca St. Louis Blues and the Edmonton of Fame families, $60 for DND employees and 12 Wing Shearwater drop-in bas- Oilers NHL 20. Shirley Muldowney – first woman their families, and $65 for civilian ketball is available Wednesdays from 10. Archie Moore, longest reigning given a license from the National friends. Contact club president Lt(N) 6-8 p.m. For more information please World Lightweight Champion of all Hot Rod Association to drive a Sam Kehler at samuel.kehler@forces. contact: Cpl Gagnon at 902-720-3214 or time -December 1952 – May 1962 Top Fuel dragster. gc.ca or search Navy Tridents Triath- [email protected] February 25, 2019 TRIDENT Sports 23

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ACROSS Walsh 95 Actor Rob 2 Wk. day 38 They may be candied 85 Corn cover 1 Not meant to be heard by 47 "Well well!" 99 Bits of matter 3 Hi- -- (old LP players) 41 Wombs 86 Stew veggie the audience, in a way 48 Use a pool 100 Car for a VIP 4 Moms 45 Self-conceit 87 Part of PIN 8 Blend in 49 Specialty of Windy City 101 Mr., in India 5 Notoriety 46 Unruly crowd 89 Carve 13 Maker of stringed bakeries? 102 Have a cow, with "out" 6 Noted berry farm founder 47 Social Security fig., e.g. 90 Somber instruments 52 Uses Dixie diction 103 Ltr. insert 7 Turn a deaf -- (ignore) 48 Delhi dress 91 In -- (as found) 20 Author Huffington 54 Door turner 104 Arrangement 8 Musical artist DiFranco 50 Not only that 92 Don of radio 21 Nary a soul 55 Expire, as a subscription 105 Ruler of the Sunflower 9 Barking pets 51 Vienna loc. 93 Last year's frosh 22 In a group 59 Ballpark fig. State? 10 Doctrine that reality is one 53 Crank (up) 96 "Part II" films 23 Give a nonnative a 60 New princess of '81 108 Palpitation? organic whole 56 -- upswing 97 Tightly strung smooch? 63 One who doesn't succumb 111 Menu fish 11 Ham-handed 57 Meat stamp letters 98 Squeak (out) 25 Causes of sudden fear to a potent toxin? 112 Audiotapes' successors 12 Gen -- 58 Wk. day 102 Cereal meal 26 Env. alerter 68 Clean energy org. 114 Cato's 1,052 13 Certain boxing punch 60 The, in Paris 103 Breaks up 27 Small drink 69 Bombard with e-junk 115 Main female character 14 Not firmly implanted 61 "The Simpsons" store clerk 104 Add to the batter, say 28 Make up for 71 "Zip- -- -Doo-Dah" 118 Stuff hauled by Beantown 15 Pre-liftoff term 62 Work at as a dilettante 106 Charge at 29 Defeat Dorothy's dog 72 Hard wood trash collectors? 16 Jenna Bush -- 63 Breathe hard 107 School, in Nice decisively? 73 Glorious state of bliss? 124 Not ceasing 17 "Kinda" suffix 64 Leave out 109 Writer Horatio 34 Trip to an underworld 79 Military units 125 Homer work 18 Ballpark fig. 65 Intermission 110 Calf catcher river? 82 Prefix with hazard 126 St.- -- (capital of Loire) 19 Scale notes 66 Bullfight cry 113 ESPN datum 39 Singer Buddy 83 Achieve 127 Mice and whales, e.g. 24 Lay to rest 67 Apt. units 115 -- and haw 40 Egg 84 Obi-Wan Kenobi, e.g. 128 "The Rose" singer Midler 28 Skating leap 70 Stew veggie 116 Greek vowel 42 Stools, say 85 Rob 129 Plunder 29 Ice cream flavor, briefly 74 Eye covers 117 Dream-time acronym 43 Actress Mendes 88 Desert haven mentioned in 30 Writer Philip 75 Bettor's note 118 Baby's wear 44 Certain Siouan the first book of the Bible? DOWN 31 H.G. Wells race 76 Tatty clothes 119 Lyric tribute 45 "The Jerk" actor M. -- 94 Guitars' kin, for short 1 Hard wood 32 Smart- -- (cocky) 77 Strive (for) 120 Wanna- -- (aspirants) 33 At an end 78 U.N.'s Kofi 121 Santa -- (hot wind) 35 Fashion inits. 80 Hubbub 122 Big health supplement 36 Synthpop artist, say 81 Call placer chain, familiarly 37 Sinister 84 Actor Parsons 123 "I see mice!"

CFB Halifax women win Regional Hockey gold

The CFB Halifax Mariners women’s hockey team recently won gold at the CAF At- lantic Regional Hockey Championships in Gagetown, taking down the Greenwood Raiders with a 3-1 victory in the final game. The Mariners will now compete at the 2019 CAF National Women’s Hockey Championships, taking place at CFB Edmon- ton from March 2-7. SUBMITTED

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