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COVID-19: Publicly accessible information, guidelines and resources for local Defence Team members

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We understand that not all members Facebook: of our local Defence community have • : @Mari- access to DWAN or the Defence Team timeForcesAtlantic Intranet. For this reason, much of the • CFB Halifax: @BaseHalifax information our members might be looking for regarding COVID-19 can Twitter: be found on publicly accessible web- • Maritime Forces Atlantic: @RCN_ pages and social media sites. MARLANT, @MRC_FMARA You can find a list of CFB Halifax- • Rear-Admiral Craig Baines: @ specific COVID-19 updates on the MapleSeaLeaf pinned Facebook note available at • CFB Halifax: @CFBHalifax www.facebook.com/BaseHalifax. • CFB Halifax Base Commander: @ This note also includes provincial WardenNAtlantic and federal information, guidelines and resources regarding COVID-19. Instagram: Information is added/amended and • Maritime Forces Atlantic: @rcnat- time stamped each weekday at 2:00 pm lantic and @mrcatlantic ADT. • CFB Halifax: @cfbhalifax_bfchali- Local CAF/DND social media ac- fax counts also remain active, as we strive • CFB Halifax Base Commander: to share COVID-19 content that may @halifax_base_comd44 182886 April 6, 2020 TRIDENT News 3 Staying active and connected during COVID-19

By Ariane Guay-Jadah, One Defence family especially Base Public Affairs Officer enjoying these home workouts (ap- propriately called work-ins) is the Since mid-March, life has changed Halifax-based Rochon family. Cdr drastically for the vast majority of our Chris Rochon, Commanding Officer local Defence Team members and their of HMCS Halifax, and his family— families, with many of them practising spouse Wendy and their children, physical distancing and self-isolation Dylan and Helen—have committed in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. to working out as a family every Staying at home for an extended period second day of the week. This group of time can be difficult on individuals activity brings them together, and and families for a variety of reasons. along with it, a lot of sweat, groans Whether they are trying to balance and a healthy dose of laughter. As work and childcare, feeling anxious shared by Wendy, “we especially about an emerging global health crisis enjoy the work-ins involving pair- or feeling lonely due to a lack of social- ing up or when the kids get to climb ization, it is important for our Defence on mom and dad”. And according community to stay active, compassion- to Dylan, “our cat Siggy watches us ate and connected during this time of work out and probably thinks we’re confinement. nuts!” To help alleviate the challenges of Aside from participating in PSP social and physical isolation, the CFB workouts and staying connected to Halifax Base Commander, his Public the online CFB Halifax community, Affairs team and Personnel Support the Rochon family is spending much Programs (PSP) are collaborating of its time getting creative and pre- to provide daily live-streamed home paring home-cooked meals. They re- workouts via Facebook, as a way to cently started making sushi togeth- encourage Defence Team members er—which the youngest Rochons, and their families to have fun, as well especially sushi-fanatic Helen, find as to promote feelings of together- “fantastic”. We commend the Ro- ness and community, while staying chon family for making the most active at home. These 30-to-45 minute of their time in isolation, as they exercise sessions, led by certified PSP continue to stay home, stay healthy fitness instructors, are tailored to all and spend quality time together. Working with abilities and do not require special- For more details on what the CFB what is at hand ized equipment. Whether the focus is Halifax community is doing to help is key to success, on yoga, cardio or full body workouts, everyone stay active, connected with an at-home all participants need is a bit of space and updated during the COVID-19 workout routine, in which to move around and a device pandemic, follow @BaseHalifax on as mom Wendy with an internet connection, making Facebook, @CFBHalifax on Twitter and daughter these high-quality workouts acces- and cfbhalifax_bfchalifax on Insta- Helen demon- sible and inclusive. gram. Stay safe, everyone. strate here. SUBMITTED

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Opinions and advertisements printed in Trident are those of the individual contributor or By Peter Mallett, ans with the award to commemorate his pre-deployment training at CFB advertiser and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or The Lookout Staff the 75th anniversary of the D-Day Esquimalt. endorsements of the DND, the Editor or the Publisher. landing. “It gave him so much satisfaction Le Trident est une publication militaire autorisée par Personnel from Canada’s navy and Bath was directly involved in many and pleasure to see the sailors and le contre-amiral Craig Baines, Commandant la force opérationnelle interarmées de l‘Atlantique, qui est army helped make 95-year-old Legion beach landings in Normandy on June soldiers in uniform standing along- distribuée partout au Canada et outremer les lundis toutes les quinzaines. Le rédacteur en chef se réserve of Honour award recipient Ron Bath’s 6, 1944, and the days that followed, side him,” said son-in-law Robert le droit de modifier, de condenser ou de rejeter les big moment in the spotlight a little bit working as a Signalman on landing Harris. articles, photographies ou annonces publicitaires jugées contraires aux objectifs d’un journal militaire brighter. craft with the RCN’s 262nd Flotilla. A member of the local Royal Cana- selon la définition donnée à politique temporaire des The retired Able Seaman and resi- Facing enemy fire and great peril, dian Mounted Police (RCMP) detach- journaux des forces canadiennes. L’heure de tombée des annonces publi- citaires ou des articles est fixée à 1000 dent of Graystone Manor in Maple they ferried troops to the beaches ment along with the Acting Mayor le jeudi précédant la semaine de publication. Les textes Ridge, B.C., was part of the Allies’ of Normandy, including Juno, and of Maple Ridge, and local MLA also peuvent être soumis en français ou en anglais; ils doivent indiquer le nom, l’adresse et le numéro de téléphone du D-Day landings as a member of the Omaha. attended. Bagpiper Sgt Colin Barrett collaborateur. Les opinions et les annonces publicitaires Royal Canadian Navy. “Receiving this award has brought of the Delta Police Pipe band piped imprimées par le Trident sont celles des collaborateurs et agents publicitaires et non nécessairement celles de la He received France’s highest order back memories of those I served with Bath into the common room where rédaction, du MDN ou de l’éditeur. from Consul General of France on the landing craft and D-Day itself,” the ceremony was held. Annual Subscription (25 issues): Philippe Sutter in a March 9 ceremo- said Bath. Two members of made • NS: $37.38 ($32.50 + 15 % HST) n y. In the final months of the war, the trip to Graystone Manor - ship’s • ON, NB & NFLD: $36.73 ($32.50 + 13% HST) • BC: $36.40 ($32.50 + 12% HST) Celebrating that moment with him he served aboard Canadian frigate Coxswain CPO1 Steven Wist and • Remainder of Canada: were members of HMCS Vancouver, HMCS La Hulloise as its helmsman, Acting Chief Boatswain’s Mate, PO1 $34.13 ($32.50 + GST) • United States: $45 US Vancouver-based naval reserve unit and as an aircraft handler on the air- James Sunderland. • Abroad: $65 US HMCS Discovery, and the 15th Field craft carrier HMCS Warrior. “Having a naval presence during Courier address: 2740 , Artillery Regiment. Born in Blyth, England, Bath and this ceremony was extremely impor- Halifax, N.S. “It’s a great feeling and I am very his family moved to the former B.C. tant given that Mr. Bath was a naval B3K 5X5 proud to receive this medal. I was sur- mining town of Michel (near Nelson veteran who contributed to the suc- Publication Mail Agreement No. 40023785 prised and touched by the number of B.C.). The navy wasn’t Bath’s initial cess of the landings at Normandy,” Return undelivered Canadian address to: military personnel who attended.” choice. When war broke out in Eu- said CPO1 Wist. “It’s great to know Trident Newspaper Bldg. S-93 The Legion of Honour award was rope he was only 14 and tried joining that he appreciated the military pres- PO Box 99000 Station Forces, Halifax, NS B3K 5X5 established in 1802 by Napoleon Canada’s army twice until his mother ence during the ceremony, and speak- Return Postage Guaranteed Bonaparte and has been awarded to intervened. When he was finally ing on behalf of the military that ISN 0025-3413 more than 93,000 persons worldwide. old enough to register on his 18th attended, I can say it was a greater Circulation: Minimum 8,500 In 2015, the French Government be- birthday, he signed up with the Royal honour for us to attend this presti- gan honouring 1,000 Canadian veter- Canadian Navy and completed part of gious event.” April 6, 2020 TRIDENT News 5 Citizenship ceremony held at HMCS Scotian

Cdr Paul Hinkins, Commanding Officer HMCS Scotian, welcomes a newly minted Canadian and presents her with a Canadian flag during a Citizenship Ceremony held at HMCS Scotian on February 15, 2020. CPL DAVID VELDMAN, FIS

Promotions and senior appointments in the RCN

By DND M.C. Wright. Capt(N) D.J. Patchell will eral Professional Military Conduct, Support Group, in ON, replac- be promoted acting while so employed in Ottawa ON, replacing Cmdre R.L. ing BGen D.B. Cochrane. Promotions and appointments, to the rank of Commodore and will be Patterson. The following promotions and resulting from retirements, are as appointed as Director General Naval Rear-Admiral J.A.S. Page retired appointments result from new and follows: Strategic Readiness, in Ottawa ON, from service resulting in the following continuing service requirements: VAdm D.C. Hawco will retire from replacing Cmdre C.T. Skjerpen. promotions and appointments: Cmdre RAdm J.B. Zwick will be appointed service resulting in the following pro- RAdm L. Cassivi will retire from C.S. Earl was promoted to the rank to a one-year temporary assignment motions and appointments: MGen F.J. service resulting in the following of Rear-Admiral and was appointed as Chief Strong Secure and Engaged Allen will be promoted to the rank of promotions and appointments: BGen as Chief of Staff, Assistant Deputy Combat Systems Implementation Lieutenant-General and appointed as D.C. Aitchison will be promoted to Minister material, in Ottawa ON, resulting in the following promo- Canadian Military representative to the rank of Major-General and will replacing RAdm J.A.S. Page. Cmdre L. tions and appointments: BGen S.R. NATO, in Brussels Belgium, replacing be appointed Commander Canadian Carosielli will be appointed as Direc- Kelsey will be promoted to the rank of VAdm D.C. Hawco. RAdmiral C.A. Ba- Defence Academy, in Kingston ON, tor General Maritime Equipment Major-General and will be appointed ines will be appointed as Deputy Vice replacing RAdm L. Cassivi. Col M.L. Program Management, in Ottawa ON, as Chief of Force Development, in Ot- Chief of the Defence Staff, in Ottawa Lapointe will be promoted acting replacing Cmdre C.S. Earl. (N) tawa ON, replacing RAdm J.B. Zwick. ON, replacing MGen F.J. Allen. while so employed to the rank of Brig- R.C. Gray will be promoted acting BGen C. Ayotte will be appointed RAdm B.W.N. Santarpia will be adier-General and will be appointed while so employed to the rank of Director General Army Capability De- appointed as Commander Maritime as Deputy Commander US Army Commodore and will be appointed velopment, in Ottawa ON, replacing Forces Atlantic, in Halifax NS, replac- Alaska, in Elmendorf AK, replacing Assistant Deputy Minister (Material) BGen S.R. Kelsey. BGen P. Peyton will ing RAdm C.A. Baines. MGen J.S.S.D. BGen D.C. Aitchison. Project Manager Canadian Surface deploy as Ministerial Liaison Team Fortin will be appointed as Chief of MGen A.M.T. Downes will retire Combatant, in Ottawa ON, replacing Director , in Iraq, Staff Operations, Canadian Joint from service generating the separa- Commodore L. Carosielli. replacing BGen C. Ayotte. Operations Command, in Ottawa ON, tion of the responsibilities of the BGen D.J. Anderson will retire from Capt(N) M.D. Bowen will be pro- replacing RAdm B.W.N. Santarpia. Surgeon General from the responsi- service resulting in the following moted acting while so employed to MGen S.M. Cadden will retire from bilities of the Commander Canadian promotions and appointments: Cmdre the rank of Commodore and will be service resulting in the following Forces Health Services Group and re- J. Hamilton will be appointed Chief appointed as the J7 to United States promotions and appointments: BGen sulting in the following appointments of Staff Readiness, Canadian Joint Cyber Command, in Maryland VA, M.H. St-Louis will be promoted to and promotion: BGen J.G.M. Bilodeau Operations Command, in Ottawa replacing BGen P. Peyton. Cmdre G. the rank of Major-General and will will be appointed to and assume the ON, replacing BGen D.J. Anderson. Bernatchez will be promoted to the be appointed Commander Canadian responsibilities of the Surgeon Gen- Capt(N) S.M. Thornton will be pro- rank of Rear-Admiral and will remain Army Doctrine and Training Centre, eral, in Ottawa ON, from MGen A.M.T. moted to the rank of Commodore and as Judge in Kingston ON, replacing MGen S.M. Downes. Cmdre R.L. Patterson will be will be appointed Director General Advocate General, in Ottawa ON. Cadden. BGen M.C. Wright will be appointed to and assume the responsi- Defence Force Planning, in Ottawa Cmdre B.A. Peats will deploy as appointed as Commander Joint Task bilities of the Commander Canadian ON, replacing Cmdre J. Hamilton. Commander standing NATO Mari- Force impact, in Iraq, replacing BGen Forces Health Services Group, in Ot- BGen D.B. Cochrane will retire from time Group. M.H. St-Louis. Cmdre C.T. Skjerpen tawa ON, from MGen A.M.T. Downes. service resulting in the following ap- Capt(N) D.A. Charlebois will be pro- will be appointed as Chief of Staff Col A.J. Atherton will be promoted pointment: Cmdre M.T.J. Kurtz will moted to the rank of Commodore and Canadian Forces Intelligence Com- to the rank of Brigadier-General and be appointed Commander National will deploy as Commander Combined mand, in Ottawa ON, replacing BGen will be appointed as Director Gen- Cadet and Junior Task Force 150. 6 TRIDENT News April 6, 2020 RCN plaque, story board presented to National Museum of Bermuda

By Cdr (ret’d) Len Canfield, sociation and explore how to have the NSNAC RCN represented. After an exchange of correspondence, a work party was Commander Bob Lancashire (ret’d) formed, including Peter Haydon, Bob and other ‘senior’ members of the Lancashire, Charles Westropp, Row- Nova Scotia Branch of the Naval As- land Marshall, Pat Jessup (graphic sociation of Canada (NSNAC) have design) and I. In fairly short order a 24 fond memories of Bermuda and are by 15 inch metal plaque and 2 by 3 foot ready to share a salty dip of a de- display board were produced. ployment or ’run ashore’ with new The “Royal Canadian Navy and members. Bermuda” display board includes text Given the Royal Canadian Navy’s and photos of RCN ships of the WW ll Charles lengthy association with Bermuda and post-Second World War eras along Westropp, on dating to the First World War and the with a group photo of the training behalf of the long standing commercial and cultur- staff at HMCS Somers Isles 1944-45. Nova Scotia al links between Nova Scotia and the The plaque, cast by Lunenburg Branch of the island, Lancashire was a bit surprised Industrial Foundry & Engineering, Naval Associa- a while back with a question posed by reads: “Presented to the National tion of Canada Venture Class ’56 classmate Dennis Museum of Bermuda in recognition of presents the Briggs. the lengthy ties and bonds of friend- RCN-Bermuda Briggs and his wife were visiting ship between the Royal Canadian Navy plaque to Dr. the National Museum of Bermuda and Bermuda and the training support Deborah At- that occupies the three-storey Com- provided to the RCN and the Canadian wood, curator missioner’s House (built 1820s) in the Armed Forces in peace and war. Pre- of the National historic Royal Naval Dockyard, Ire- sented by the Nova Scotia Branch of the Museum of land Island during a cruise ship stop Naval Association of Canada.” Bermuda. in Bermuda. He observed that the US Arrangements were made for trans- SUBMITTED Navy was represented at the museum porting and presenting the 45-pound but there was “a lack of reference to plaque and display board to the teered’ to add Bermuda to a planned will provide photos when the plaque any RCN activity in the area.” museum. visit to the US and make the presenta- and display board are mounted. The Lancashire, vice-president of Commodore (ret’d) Charles tion to the museum in early March. museum is in really good shape and NSNAC, brought the matter to the Westropp, recalling early deploy- As he commented on his return to definitely worth a visit.” board’s attention. It was decided to ments to Bermuda and later while Halifax, “Curator Deborah Atwood Contact Len canfield, NSNAC, Tel: contact the Museum to point out the serving as Commander Canadian and museum staff have selected a 902-443-1726; email: len.canfield@ significance of the RCN-Bermuda as- Fleet Atlantic , MARCOM HQ ‘volun- great space to display our kit and ns.sympatico.ca

Engine contract awarded for RCN’s Naval Large Tug project

By Trident Staff “These modern engines will be equipped with the latest environ- Ocean Industries Inc., the - mental protection technology from based firm that is constructing four MAN and will comply with the latest new large tugs for the Royal Canadian environmental regulations. They Navy, has announced a contract to also feature digitally-controlled fuel acquire the engines that will power systems for optimal fuel efficiency,” the new boats. he added. The company has ordered eight MAN Energy has also been involved 12V175D-MM engines from MAN in the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship Energy Solutions. The contract also and Join Support Ship projects, and includes ship service diesel-generator Stoykov added this additional con- sets, and selective catalytic reduction tract further cements their commit- technology for the engines, ensur- ment to working with the RCN, and ing they will be compliant with Tier will lead to further investments in III emissions standards set by the their Canadian operations. A graphic mock-up of the new large tugs being built by Ocean Industries Inc. for the International Maritime Organization. The design contract for the Naval RCN under the Naval Large Tug project, part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy. While the components will be built at Large Tugs was announced in June of The vessels will be based on the Robert Allan Ltd. RAmparts 2400 design. MAN Energy’s facilities in Denmark, 2019 – the four tugs will be based on ROBERT ALLAN LTD. their Canadian division will work to the RAmparts 2400 design by Vancou- integrate the systems in Quebec, and ver-based Robert Allan Ltd. Two tugs DND and family members can enjoy free banking MAN Energy representatives will be will be delivered to CFB Halifax, and and employee pricing on mortgage rates at BMO. present to provide training and sup- two will be delivered to CFB Esqui- port while the tugs are being tested malt. The first two are scheduled for during harbour acceptance and sea- delivery in 2021, with the second set acceptance trials. expected in 2023. In a press release issued on Febru- In an earlier press release, Defense Mervin Quinlan ary 21, MAN Energy Canada project Minister Harjit Sajjan described the Email: [email protected] manager Kamen Stoykov said his Naval Large Tug project as an essen- firm is excited to have their high- tial part of the future RCN fleet, and Phone: 902 448 8224 speed propulsion engines involved added the importance that the vessels Web: www.bmo.com/ms/mervinquinlan 182875 in Canada’s National Shipbuilding will be built in Canada, as with the Strategy through their partnership other large projects under the Nation- See what other customers are saying; search “Merv The Mortgage Man” on Google today! with Ocean Group. al Shipbuilding Strategy. April 6, 2020 TRIDENT News 7 HMCS Calgary tour boosts centenarian’s birthday bash

By Peter Mallett, The Lookout Staff

One-hundred-year-old Leslie McLean will receive a unique belated birthday gift – an HMCS Calgary captain’s baseball hat, an official ship coin, and a ship’s patch. The items were collected by his son David, who toured HMCS Calgary on his father’s behalf on March 6, and the items will be given to him by his family in the coming weeks. In the Second World War, the cen- tenarian served in HMCS Calgary (K231) during the Battle of the Atlan- tic as a Leading Seaman. The ship was a Flower-class , one of many built to meet the demand for escorting merchant vessels across the Atlantic. “It’s was a delightful experience touring Calgary and I thank everyone in the navy for this experience,” said David McLean (left), son of Second World War RCN veteran David after the tour. “I know he is go- Leslie McLean, recently toured HMCS Calgary with his ing to be surprised when he sees these David McLean received an HMCS Calgary captain’s baseball hat, friend Lance Allard (right). Leslie McLean served as a Lead- gifts.” an official ship coin, and a ship’s patch to give to his father on the ing Seaman in the corvette HMCS Calgary during the Battle Leslie suffers from dementia and occasion of Leslie McLean’s 100th birthday. of the Atlantic. lives in an retirement SUBMITTED Submitted home, but his son says whenever any- thing related to HMCS Calgary comes German U-boat U536 in the Azores in He was officially discharged from the Affairs office. The two grew up on the up, his father can recant detailed November 1943, and U322 in December military in 1946. outskirts of Edmonton. David says memories of his service days. 1944 in the . David’s childhood chum Lance Al- neighbour and Second World War During his time aboard Calgary, After VE Day, he transferred to lard, who lives in Victoria, arranged veteran Fred Russell also reached the Leslie participated in the sinking of HMCS and the Pacific theatre. the ship tour through the Public 100-year milestone recently.

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By Madison Walsh, By Samantha Noseworthy, amount that you do smoke. Smok- 4. Reduce stress. When we are PSP Health Promotion, CFB Halifax BSc, MPH, PSP Halifax Health ing harms the immune system and stressed we release hormones that Promotion Specialist reduces the chance that you are able supress the immune system and During this challenging time, many to successfully fight off disease. reduce our ability to fight off ill- people may be wondering how they Your body’s immune system is 2. Eat a diet high in fruits and ness. Properly managing or reducing can stay healthy. It’s a great idea to constantly working to identify and vegetables. 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Clean the following high-touch By Peter Mallett, surfaces frequently with regular The Lookout Staff household cleaners or diluted bleach (1 part bleach to 9 parts The has produced water): several remarkable people who have toys, toilets, phones, electron- moved from their grassroots com- ics, door handles, bedside tables, munity into the world to do amazing and work. television remotes. To honour them, the city created If you are a healthy individual, the Comox Valley Walk of Achieve- the use of a mask is not recom- ment in Courtenay. mended for preventing the spread The most recent person to receive of COVID-19. Wearing a mask a sidewalk plaque is RAdm Bob when you are not ill may give a Auchterlonie, Commander MAR- false sense of security. There is PAC. a potential risk of infection with On Saturday March 7, he joined improper mask use and disposal. the esteemed list of honorees, They also need to be changed including actors John Hodgins frequently. (Bones) and Kim Cattrall (Sex in the However, your health care City); B.C.’s fi rst female Lieuten- provider may recommend you ant Governor, Iona Campagnolo; wear a mask if you are experienc- researcher and biochemist Dr. Fred ing symptoms of COVID-19 while Leung; and Second World War fl ying you are seeking or waiting for ace Stocky Edwards. care. In this instance, masks are Emcee David Durrant said the an appropriate part of infection Admiral, with his 33 years of prevention and control measures. distinguished service in the Royal The mask acts as a barrier and Canadian Navy, and still many more helps stop the tiny droplets from to go, elevated him as a remarkable spreading when you cough or Comox Valley native. sneeze. RAdm Auchterlonie has deep Canadians are advised to roots in the village of Cumberland. avoid all non-essential travel. His grandfather founded a popular There is an increased risk of bakery in 1920 in the then bustling more severe outcomes for Canadi- mining town, until the business was ans aged 65 and over, with com- sold in 2003. promised immune systems, and He attended Cumberland Elemen- with underlying medical condi- tary, Cumberland Junior, and tions. George P. Vanier Secondary While a COVID-19 outbreak is before venturing into the not unexpected in Canada, our military. public health system is prepared “I am one person to respond. The Public Health who can say he Agency of Canada, along with grew up in one of provincial, territorial and com- the best places munity partners, continues to on the planet RAdm Auchterlonie reassess the public health risk, and I truly and his wife admire based on the best available evi- believe that; and his plaque on on dence as the situation evolves. I can say this Comox Valley Walk of As well, the risk for COVID-19 with authority Achievement. may be increased for certain set- because I have SUBMITTED tings such as cruise ships, heavily had a chance to affected areas, and international travel and see most conferences and other large gath- of the world during erings in enclosed spaces my service in the Royal The plaque notes RAdm It is important for all travellers Canadian Navy.” Auchterlonie’s family roots to self-isolate for 14 days after His rise in the navy is due in the village of Cumberland in your return from travel outside in part, he says, to being well Comox Valley, BC. of Canada; self-monitor for symp- supported by family, friends, and SUBMITTED toms of COVID-19 (fever, cough or co-workers. But, he adds, his true se- diffi culty breathing) for 14 days cret weapon for success came from after returning to Canada; and the “great foundation” of growing Buying, Selling or Relocating avoid places where you cannot up in the Comox Valley, a unique easily separate yourself from oth- community that gave him the per- Are you buying a good investment? ers if you become ill. fect start in life. What is your property worth? If you have even mild symp- The induction ceremony also in- toms, stay home and call the cluded remarks by Mayor Bob Wells We are experts in Real Estate Valuation, providing accurate 182862 public health authority in the of Courtenay and Mayor Leslie Estimates of Value, serving military families for 26 years. province or territory you are in Baird of Comox, members of the to inform them. They will provide Comox Valley Walk of Achievement Greg Lockyer, CRA Chris Flick, AACI Steve Horswill, AACI advice on what you should do. Committee, and RAdm Auchterl- onie’s sister, Susan Auchterlonie. o: 902-466-2000 f: 902-466-2732 w: alderneyappraisals.com 10 TRIDENT News April 6, 2020

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The men and women of the Royal tion upon which the RCAF’s future the world. Day after day, night after guided and inspired by the achieve- Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and is built. They are extraordinary and night they contribute directly and ments of those who have served in their civilian colleagues are the professional, capable of accomplish- indirectly to the delivery of air and the Air Force throughout its history. RCAF’s greatest strength, the heart ing great things, setting standards space power for our nation. Here are some of their stories. of the institution and the founda- of quality that are respected around Our airmen and airwomen are

12 Wing people: 12 Wing people: Cpl Benjamin Russell Cpl Caylen Dorrington

By 2Lt Leo Zhou section, and Mobile Support Equip- By 12 Wing Public ment Safety for members who have Affairs “The satisfaction of seeing a snow- completed the Road Vehicle Safety covered ramp, and then seeing the Course,” Cpl Russell says. Cpl Caylen Dorrington result of snow clearing at the end of During snow season, MSE Ops from joined the CAF in 2014, after the day” is Cpl Benjamin Russell’s other sections are brought into the her parents convinced her favourite thing about being part of team. When it’s not snowing, shifts to take advantage of the the Snow and Ice Clearing Operations are typically eight hours long, with military’s paid education (SNIC Ops) team. the day shift running from 06:00 to program. Cpl Russell is a Mobile Support 14:00 and the night shift from 22:00 to She started her higher Equipment Operator (MSE Op) cur- 06:00. Members of the day shift are on education at the Nova Sco- rently working for Transport and call from 14:00 to 18:00 and night shift tia Agricultural College in Electrical Mechanical Engineering is on call from 18:00 to 22:00, so that Truro in the Animal Science (TEME) at CFB Halifax, and detached coverage is maintained at all times. program, with a minor in zo- to 12 Wing Shearwater. He joined the During these eight-hour shifts, per- ology. She was working three CAF in 2014, following in his father’s sonnel maintain their equipment and jobs to pay for school when footsteps. His father was also an MSE complete administrative tasks. her parents—both retired Op based in Halifax, and had attained When it does snow, the tempo picks military—mentioned the the rank of MWO before retiring in up and the shifts lengthen to 12 hours CAF option. 2019. until the snow is cleared. Cpl Rus- After making the leap, Cpl After basic training, Cpl Russell sell recalls that after a large storm in Dorrington completed her completed his Qualification Level 2015, “SNIC Ops ran 12-hour shifts for Aviation Systems Techni- Three course (QL 3) at the Canadian seven days straight,” although so far, cian (AVN) training at CFB Forces Logistics Training Cadre in he has not experienced anything of Borden in 2016. Posted to 12 Borden, Ontario, before arriving at 12 that scale. Wing Shearwater in 2017, she Wing. His father was actually the act- “The main challenge of SNIC Ops is was among the first wave of ing Company Sergeant Major for his traffic, be it people, cars or aircraft,” apprentices on the new CH- QL 3 course and presented him with Cpl Russell says. “The Sea King Club 148 Cyclone . his diploma. “It was quite interest- is one of the hardest areas to clear, Cpl Dorrington worked as ing, having him on course,” his father due to the shape of the parking lot the lead for the maintenance said. Each year, from November 15 to and the light poles in the middle.” crew at 12 Air Maintenance April 15, he is a member of the SNIC He says some snow has to be left Squadron (12 AMS), and was Cpl Caylen Dorrington stands in front of one Ops team. un-cleared, leading to ice formation responsible for assigning of the RCAF’s CH-148 Cyclone at 12 SNIC Ops is part of the Special through flash freezing, making it jobs, gathering parts, and Wing Shearwater. Purpose Vehicles section of the MSE more difficult to remove later. developing new technicians. LS BRAD UPSHALL, 12 WING IMAGING Op trade. “The other sections are Gen- When asked about her role eral Purpose Vehicles, the refuelling Continued on page 11 there, she says, “These jobs could cold when working outside on the range from filling up the tires with aircraft. “With the winter weather, I nitrogen to changing the helicopter have a ‘onesie’ in my locker to keep engine. A majority of the time, I me warm,” she says. “People laugh have new techs working for me, and at me, but I’m nice and warm.” I am responsible for their develop- In April 2019, Cpl Dorrington and ment. I really enjoy teaching them.” her cheerleading team, the Extreme Subsequently, she was posted to 423 Athletic Devils, competed in the Maritime Helicopter Squadron and World Cheerleading Champion- earned her Level A Certification. ships held at the ESPN Centre in During her time in Shearwater, Orlando, Florida; they placed 14th she has been involved in the infra- in the world and first in their pro- red testing on the Cyclone at CFB vincial division. She has recently Valcartier, Operation Generation, retired from cheerleading but has and the 600-hour inspection of the other goals on the horizon. “Cheer- aircraft, which included the first leading is a full-time commitment,” Quick Change Assembly on type. she says, “accompanied by long “We learned a lot,” she says, “and practices and many competitions hope some of the new changes will that I just couldn’t fully dedicate be implemented in the next 600- myself to at this time.” hour inspection.” Although she will miss the sport “What I like about [12 Wing],” she dearly, her main focus now is on continues, “is how open everyone preparing herself so that she is is. When you show initiative, every- ready to deploy, and training for a one is very willing to help you out five-kilometre race called “Do it for Cpl Russell stands in front of his ride, a Snow and Ice Clearing vehicle, at 12 Wing to succeed.” Dads”. Cpl Dorrington hopes to run Shearwater. Cpl Dorrington has even devel- the race in June, and will be raising Aviator Olivia Mainville, 12 Wing Imaging oped a strategy for dealing with the money for prostate cancer research. April 6, 2020 TRIDENT News 11 12 Wing people: Lt Jenson Gilby

By Cpl Nick Betts in 2008, Lieutenant Gilby was posted to and 2Lt Leo Zhou 12 Wing Shearwater, Nova Scotia, until 2012. After six years at 17 Wing Winni- Lt Jenson Gilby is a Construction peg, , he was posted back to 12 Engineering Offi cer in the CAF. He Wing in May 2018. is currently undergoing on-the-job Lieutenant Gilby served as the Pla- training at Real Property Operations toon Chief for the 12 Wing Fire Depart- Section Halifax, Nova Scotia. Before ment, where he led a team of talented commissioning from the ranks in 2019, fi refi ghters. He was responsible for Lt Gilby had been a military fi refi ghter facilitating training so that his crew since 2007. had the capability to respond to any Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Lt scenario. They practised scenarios Gilby had an interest in fi refi ghting such as fl ipped cars and structure fi res. that was fostered by his grandmother During this time, his on-scene role was when he was 18 years old. She told him Incident Commander, implementing about a new program at Holland Col- strategies and tactics in order to solve lege, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward the problem while coordinating with Island, called Basic Firefi ghting, which the Military Police and Emergency would teach him the elementary skills Health Services. required to work in the fi eld. He was “Firefi ghting is more than simply selected to be one of the fi rst students putting water on a fi re,” he says. “From to undergo training in the program. the modernization of construction From the moment he took part in his materials of homes, to electric cars, the fi rst live fi re training exercise, he was science behind fi refi ghting operations hooked. is consistently evolving. With that, we Lt Gilby knew he was meant to be have to be prepared for whatever prob- a fi refi ghter from his very fi rst call, lem is presented to us.” which happened during an on-the-job Lieutenant Gilby says the driving training portion of his course at the force behind his passion for fi refi ghting Halifax Regional Fire Department’s is the people he works with, with whom Station 3 on West Street. “I was able to there is a bond words can’t describe. Lt Jenson Gilby, with his rig at 12 Wing Shearwater in 2019. put what I had learned in to action and No matter what happens, they support COURTESY LT JENSON gILBY help a person having the worst day of each other through the good and the their lives,” he says. “That was when I bad in order to get the job done. teamwork and communication. wood shop on site, and presented me knew this is what I was going to do for He has been fortunate to spend Lieutenant Gilby deployed to CFS a Fire Axe Plaque the day before their a career.” some time at sea on board HMC Ships Alert, in Ellesmere Island, Nunavut, departure at their farewell ceremony. After completing the Basic Military and . While sailing, for four months in 2019, and returned “It was an honour and privilege to Qualifi cation course in 2007, he spent he was impressed with the capabilities to 12 Wing in April 2019. spend the time I did there and, if given a short time at of the ships’ helicopter air detachment “CFS Alert was an incredible expe- the opportunity, I would return in a (CFB) Borden, Ontario, before attend- and the operational capability of the rience full of amazing professionals, heartbeat.” ing his Qualifi cation Level 3 Training Navy. Acting as Flight Control Offi cer, wildlife and a surreal experience of Firefi ghting has taken Lieutenant in Stephenville, Newfoundland, at the he gained a profound respect for Mari- watching the sun rise for the fi rst time Gilby to various taskings in northern Safety and Emergency Response Train- time Helicopter aviators, especially in months,” he says. “Many of my fi re- Canada and around the world; every- ing Centre. After fi nishing the course when witnessing the importance of fi ghters were heavily involved in the where from the frigid North Atlantic to the turquoise waters of the South. Shortly after his return to 12 Wing in 2019, he received an offer for the Commission from the Ranks program. In September 2020, Lieutenant Gilby 12 Wing people: will go to CFB Gagetown to complete his Construction Engineering Offi cer Course. Becoming a Construction En- Cpl Benjamin Russell gineering Offi cer was a natural career choice for Lieutenant Gilby. Continued from page 10 Foxtrot and Alpha, the fi re route, the areas such as the back of the Sea “The Firefi ghter trade is typically Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot, King Club, and Shearwater Arena governed by a Construction Engineer SNIC Ops has different prior- and other areas that are essential for are cleared. in the capacity of Fire Chief all the ity areas after a snowfall and must wing operations. Priority two areas “The best way to help SNIC Ops way through the ranks of the Fire adhere to these priorities. Priority need to be cleared within 48 hours out,” says Cpl Russell, “is for people Marshal’s Offi ce,” he says, “so for me it one areas need to be cleared no more and encompass areas such as their on base to give a little leeway when was a logical decision to invest in this than 24 hours after the snow has own TEME building, supply, and im- it comes to the small stuff such as a avenue of career progression and goal stopped, these areas include Taxiway aging. Within 72 hours, priority three little bit of ice in a parking lot.” development.” Have a Navy Veteran help you sell or find your home! Matthew Berry Check out my website: Exit Realty Metro www.matthewberryrealestate.ca [email protected] 902-880-0809 Or text “theberrylink” to 85377 182883 12 TRIDENT News April 6, 2020 De la plongée sous glace…à -50°C

Par Lieutenant de vaisseau Éliane Trahan, ALL PHOTOS BY: CPL DAVID VELDMAN, Officier des affaires publiques pour la DIVE TASK FORCE IMAGERY TECHNICIAN/ Force opérationnelle de plongée CAPORAL DAVID VELDMAN, TECHNICIEN EN IMAGERIE POUR LA FORCE L’opération NANOOK se déroule OPÉRATIONNELLE DE PLONGÉE chaque année d’un bout à l’autre du Yukon, des Territoires-du-Nord- Ouest, du Nunavut et du Labrador. membres dans un milieu arctique. Elle comprend jusqu’à cinq déploie- Plonger dans un environnement ments par année. froid et hostile L’un de ces déploiements est «Bien que les conditions de l’opération NANOOK-NUNALIVUT plongée hivernale à Halifax soient à Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, auquel a constituées d'eau froide inférieure participé la Force opérationnelle de à 5 degrés Celsius, nous avons plongée, du 2 au 17 mars 2020. Les rarement l'occasion de mener des 31 plongeurs provenaient de quatre opérations de plongée sous glace pays différents, soit le Canada, la dans l'Arctique. La présence de Finlande, la France, et la Belgique. l’équipe de plongée à Rankin In- Nous retrouvions des plongeurs- let nous permet de revalider nos démineurs, plongeurs de combat et procédures, de tester notre équipe- plongeurs d’inspection portuaire ment et de prouver notre capacité à de l’Armée et de la Marine ainsi plonger et à mener des opérations qu’un plongeur finlandais portant de sauvetage mineur dans un envi- l’uniforme de l’Aviation. ronnement hostile et rigoureux. La The Finnish divers, one of whom is pictured here, included a member of that coun- Rankin Inlet, appelé Kangiqtiniq conduite d'opérations de plongée try’s air force. The multinational diving contingent also included Clearance Divers, (anse profonde) par les Inuits dans l'Arctique, à des températures Combat Divers and Port Inspection Divers from the Army and the Navy. La communauté inuit de Rankin inférieures à -50 degrés Celsius, Inlet est composée d'environ 2 000 présente de nombreux défis princi- habitants et fait partie des com- palement liés aux températures de munautés les plus importantes du l'équipement et au gel. Il existe de Nord canadien. Elle est un lieu de nombreuses variables et mesures rassemblement et une plaque tour- d'atténuation supplémentaires qui nante dans la région puisque tous doivent être soigneusement prises les vols vers le Kivalliq passent par en compte pour assurer le succès des l'aéroport de Rankin Inlet. Les gens opérations, » a déclaré le Lieutenant sont accueillants et sont fiers de de vaisseau Kristopher Hicks durant présenter leur culture et traditions l’opération, Officier en charge de qui s'expriment à travers les galeries l'équipe de plongée et Officier plon- d’art locales. geur-démineur à l'Unité de plongée L’Arctique est de plus en plus ac- de la flotte (Atlantique) à Halifax, en cessible en raison des changements Nouvelle-Écosse. climatiques et des nouvelles technol- Durant l’opération à Rankin Inlet, ogies. L’accroissement du trafic en- les plongeurs ont participé à dif- gendre de nouveaux risques pour la férents scénarios tel que la récu- sécurité et la sûreté. Le Canada doit pération de pièces d’avion CF-18. Ils donc être prêt à effectuer des opéra- ont exploré les fonds marins à une tions de recherche et sauvetage, et profondeur d’environ 15 mètres et à intervenir en cas de catastrophe ont exercé leurs habiletés sous la naturelle ou d’origine humaine. glace en utilisant les équipements Les opérations comme NANOOK- de plongée; le Système de plongée à NUNALIVUT permettent de dé- surface ultra légère et l’Appareil res- Members of the Finnish Defence Forces were among the 31 divers from four countries montrer la présence et les capacités piratoire à air comprimé de plongée to participate in Op NANOOK-NUNALIVUT 2020. des Forces armées canadiennes sous glace avec communications et dans l’Arctique et d’améliorer la vidéo. disponibilité opérationnelle dans Pour en savoir davantage sur la région. Il s’agit également d’une l’opération NANOOK-NUNALIVUT opportunité de travailler avec les 2020 et visionnez les photos et vidéos partenaires canadiens dans le Nord. des plongeurs en action, visitez la Les membres du 1er Groupe de pa- page officielle de la Force opéra- trouilles des Rangers canadiens ont tionnelle interarmées (Nord) et la d’ailleurs apporté de judicieux con- galerie d’image de Caméra de com- seils et ont facilité l’intégration des bat des Forces canadiennes:

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Military divers from four countries participate in an ice dive in Rankin Inlet, Nuna- vut during Op NANOOK-NUNALIVUT 2020. April 6, 2020 TRIDENT News 13

Northern Lights light up the sky over the Rankin Inlet dive site during Op NANOOK-NUNALIVUT 2020. Ice diving at…-50°C

By Lt(N) Éliane Trahan, to showcase their culture and tradi- our ability to dive and Dive Task Force Public Affairs Officer tions that are expressed through art conduct light salvage at local galleries. operations in a harsh Op NANOOK takes place each The Arctic is increasingly accessible and unforgiving envi- year across Yukon, the Northwest due to climate change and new technol- ronment. The conduct Territories, Nunavut, and Labrador. ogies. The increase in traffic creates of dive operations in It features up to five deployments new safety and security risks. Canada the Arctic, in tempera- throughout the year. must therefore be prepared to conduct tures below -50 degrees One of these deployments is Op , and to respond to Celsius, present many NANOOK-NUNALIVUT in Rankin In- natural and man-made disasters. unique challenges let, Nunavut, which involved the Dive Operations like NANOOK-NUNALI- relating primarily to Task Force, from March 2 to 17, 2020. VUT demonstrate the presence and equipment tempera- The 31 divers were from four different capabilities of the CAF in the Arctic tures and freeze-up. countries: Canada, Finland, France, and improve readiness in the region. There are many ad- and Belgium. We could find Clear- It is also an opportunity to work with ditional variables and ance Divers, Combat Divers and Port Canadian partners in the North. mitigation measures Inspection Divers from the Army and The members of the 1st Canadian that must be thought- the Navy as well as a Finnish Diver Ranger Patrol Group provided good fully considered to wearing the Air Force uniform. advice and facilitated a smooth inte- ensure successful gration to the members into an arctic operations,” said Lt(N) Rankin Inlet, also known as environment. Kristopher Hicks dur- Kangiqtiniq in Inuktitut meaning ing the operation, as “deep inlet” Diving in a cold and hostile the Dive Team Officer The Inuit community of Rankin In- environment in charge and Clear- LS Ogle completes an ice dive on March 14. let is made up of approximately 2,000 “Although winter dive conditions in ance Diving Officer residents and is it one of the most Halifax consist of cold waters below at the Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) in and exercised their skills under the important communities in Canada's 5 degrees Celsius, we rarely have the Halifax, NS. ice using two different kinds of diving North. It’s a meeting place and a hub opportunity to conduct ice-diving During the operation at Rankin In- equipment; the Ultra Light Surface for the region because all flights to operations in the Arctic. The Dive let, divers participated in various sce- Supplied Diving System, and the Ice the Kivalliq pass through the bustling Team’s presence in Rankin Inlet narios such as recovering pieces of a Diving Compressed Air Breathing Ap- Rankin Inlet Airport. The welcoming enables us to revalidate our proce- CF-18 aircraft wing. They explored the paratus configuration with communi- people of this community are proud dures, test our equipment, and prove seabed at a depth of about 15 meters cations and video. 14 TRIDENT News April 6, 2020 Clearance Divers graduate

On March 3, 2020, a group of Clearance Divers graduated from the Clearance Diver QL5B Technicians Course 0014 held at the Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic). From left to right: PO2 Letourneau, LS Gilbert, LS Northrup, LS Divers, LS Dekraker, LS MacAvoy, LS Wilson, and LS Perry. OS MELISSA GONZALEZ, 12 WING IMAGING SERVICES

CAF operations adjusting to COVID-19

By DND Deployed Task Forces will not Changes to specific operations, COVID-19. The ships were originally participate in training activities, due to COVID-19 set to return to their homeport of The spread of COVID-19 world- exercises, events, and public gather- Esquimalt, BC, in mid-May and they wide is impacting our CAF opera- ings that will put CAF members at Op PROJECTION – Africa are now expected to arrive in early tions across all regions. With over risk or contribute to the spread of HMC Ships Glace Bay and Shawin- April. 2000 personnel deployed on ap- COVID-19; and some CAF members igan will return to Canada early from proximately 20 different missions, on operations are self-isolating if Op PROJECTION Africa due to the Op UNIFIER the CAF is taking unprecedented they have recently traveled or feel cancellation of two international ex- There will be a reduction in the measures to protect the health and there is potential they may have ercises in response to the global effort number of personnel departing in well-being of our members, prevent been exposed to someone with CO- to contain the spread of COVID-19. early April on Op UNIFIER. Instead the spread of this disease, and pre- VID-19. The ships will now arrive back in of the planned 200 personnel, now ap- serve our ability to conduct mission- For several weeks now, the CAF Halifax by mid-April. proximately 60 members will relieve essential military operations. has implemented strict preventa- the current rotation of personnel Here are some examples of how CO- tive measures on all of our missions Op REASSURANCE – Maritime completing their six-month deploy- VID-19 is impacting our operations: based on instructions released by Task Force ment in April. These members will All international travel by com- Canadian Forces Health Services All non-operational port visits and maintain essential and mission-criti- mercial air has been restricted. This Group to our deployed teams and ceremonies aboard HMCS Fredericton cal activities with our allied, partner includes the ability for our person- on guidance from host and partner have been cancelled. and host nations, and maintain coor- nel to take leave from a mission; nations. dination and planning activities for Op CARIBBE future training and exercises. We have HMC Ships Nanaimo and White- 140 CAF personnel on high readiness horse will return to Canada earlier who will be called forward to engage Benn’s Barber Shop than planned from Op CARIBBE due on training as soon as conditions to ongoing concerns of the spread of permit. 5695 Almon Street, Halifax (Just meters from Gottingen Gate) (902) 329-5511

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Some of our programs and Royal Canadian Navy. services are temporarily closed The following is an email from my and others are available virtually cousin Greg Devenish in the summer so that we can continue to support of 2010, relaying to me a story from your wellness. his dad. His Dad was Charles Patrick Fitness & Rec: Staying active Devenish. For whatever reason, his Following the lead of the local own family referred to him as Charles Base or Wing Commanders, we’ve but all us cousins knew him as Uncle temporarily suspended fitness, rec- Pat. Dad passed away 26 June 26, 2000 reation and sports activities. How- and Uncle Pat passed away around ever, that doesn’t mean you can’t 2006. A postcard that was sent to Ed (Ebby Devenish) from his brother Pat, showing the stay active. Check your local PSP ship in which he served. Facebook page or DFIT.ca. Also, Hello Patrick. SUBMITTED carefully read the new conditions Dad joined the RCN in 1942. He of FORCE Evaluation delivery in completed his training at Cornwallis and was joined by Swansea and HMS was attached to the British Eighth response to COVID-19. in Nova Scotia and became a Signal- Forester. U-845 surfaced after over A r m y. CANEX.ca is open. We are com- man. This allowed him access to 5 hours of depth charging and was On land (8th Army) – In July 43, mitted to bringing you the best the bridge and Asdic hut. His first raked by 20mm oerlikons as well as the Allies invaded Sicily, securing possible online shopping experi- ship was the corvette, HMCS Owen 4” main armament. The submarine the island in mid – August. Following ence. For a limited time, enjoy Sound, which was a new increased opened its flooding valves and the the invasion of the Italian mainland free shipping on all orders. We endurance and thus slightly crew abandoned the submarine at in Sept 43 and even though Italian anticipate some delays in receiving larger than the earlier Flower class 11:38 p.m. Forty-five survivors were forces surrendered September 7/43, your order. Thank you for loyalty built earlier in the war. HMCS Owen picked up. Captain Weber of U-845 the fight there against the German and understanding. Shop 24/7 at Sound was built in Collingwood, On- died by gunfire. The Admiralty wrote Army would last until the closing CANEX.ca tario and completed in October 1943. “We congratulate months of the war. The Italian With the Family Information The ship was attached in December campaign was climaxed for Ca- Line, we continue to support our 1943 to escort group nadian forces during Christmas military and their families by pro- EG9. EG9 consisted 1943 at the Battle for Ortona. viding information, referrals and of the frigates HMCS Such was the carnage that the virtual counselling. We’re here for Swansea, and Matane battle was given the ominous you 24/7. Any time. Any reason. and the corvettes HMCS moniker “Little Stalingrad”. Call 1-800-866-4546 or 00-800-771- Baddeck, Atholl, North In the Atlantic, though the 17722 (international). Bay, Frontenac and “Happy times” for the German U- While many SISIP Financial Owen Sound. This escort boat fleets had passed, wholesale locations are open with reduced group was placed on slaughter was still occurring hours, we continue to offer our ser- the run from Halifax to on the Atlantic convoy routes. vices remotely. We are practicing Londonderry, Northern This was also the period of social distancing, only one visitor Ireland (minus Atholl). time when the German subma- is allowed in our SISIP Financial EG9 was declared opera- rines introduced the use of the office at one time. Please contact tional and began escorting deadly acoustic torpedo. Tor- your local SISIP Financial Branch convoys in February 1944. pedo firings were no longer hit or the SISIP Financial Client Cen- While escorting SC154 or miss. Though Owen Sound tre at 1-800-267-6681. (Slow (out of Sydney) Con- was new to Uncle Pat (com- Support Our Troops – Get Sup- voy 45 ships). Owen Sound missioned in Collingwood, port. We know it can be hard to ask was sailing with HMCS The postcard’s message: Hello Eb: Not such a bad looking craft Ontario November 17, 1943), for help. Services remain available Halifax (Corvette) and St. eh?..swell ship-swell craft I should say and swell crew. Every- he would learn the ropes and to help CAF members, veterans SUBMITTED Laurent (River Class Destroy- thing fine here. Letters being sent regular. As for you, keep writ- go on to later serve on the and their family cope with the er) on March 8th. St. Laurent ing. Lots of luck. Pat frigates Stormont and Stettler challenges arising from mili- and Owen Sound were assist- HMS as well. This postcard was likely sent tary services. Visit Support Our ing the freighter San Fran- Forester, HMCS St. Laurent, around Christmas 1943 as Owen Sound Troops - Get Support https://sup- cisco which was experiencing HMCS Owen Sound and Swansea on prepared for crew workups. portourtroops.ca/Get-Support boiler fires. U-boat transmissions had the destruction of a U-boat on 10th of been heard and crews were on alert. March 1944.” The captain of Swansea Further ahead HMCS Assiniboine and sent a telegram to Owen Sound (per- HMS Forester were detecting U- boat haps dad got this message because he Sylvia Large transmissions. St. Laurent was the was on the bridge. “ A real nice piece Sales Representative first to spot the surfaced U-845 (type of work --Thank You”. 27 Years IXc) trailing the main convoy. Owen Dad would later serve on River class CENTURY 21 Sound and St. Laurent charged the frigates HMCS Stormont and HMCS Trident Realty Ltd. Experience U-Boat while Halifax was ordered Stettler. to stay with the stricken freighter. Owen Sound placed an accurate depth Dad (Ed Devenish) was called Ebby with Military charge as did St. Laurent. Unfortu- by his siblings. He served in a 3” mor- nately Owen Sound’s electric system tar platoon in the Hastings and Prince Cell: 902-497-4074 Moves! failed due to depth charges exploding. Edward Regiment as part of the First [email protected] St. Laurent pressed home its attack Canadian Infantry Division which 182881 16 TRIDENT News April 6, 2020

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Par l’équipe des JAAN de 2020. la courbe, même si cela signifie la suspension d’un événement incroy- Games postponed Pjila’si, able, pour le moment. Nous nous trouvons dans une La santé et la sécurité de toutes By the NAIG 2020 team even if it means putting something situation extraordinaire en raison les communautés de l’Île aux amazing on hold, for now. de la COVID-19, et plusieurs d’entre tortues demeurent notre priorité Pjila’si, The health and safety for all com- vous ont communiqué avec nous absolue. Par conséquent, nous sou- COVID-19 has brought our world munities across Turtle Island has pour obtenir des renseignements à haitons vous informer que les Jeux into an extraordinary situation, and been and remains our top priority, l’égard des effets de la pandémie sur ont été reportés. many have been reaching out to North and we would like to let you know the les Jeux de 2020. Nous travaillerons avec nos parte- American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Games have been postponed. Les JAAN de 2020 revêtent d’une naires et donateurs pour explorer 2020 on how this is impacting the We will be working with our grande importance pour les jeunes les diverses options afin de remettre games. partners and funders to implement autochtones, et nous souhaitons les Jeux à l’an 2021, et il nous reste NAIG 2020 is an important event options around the postponement non seulement vous remercier beaucoup à faire. for Indigenous youth, and we want to to 2021, and we have plenty of work de vos préoccupations et de votre Les athlètes qui atteignent la ma- thank you for your concern and inter- ahead. intérêt, mais aussi répondre à vos jorité avant que les Jeux aient lieu y est and respond to your thoughts and Athletes who age out before the re- questions. seront toujours admissibles. Restez worries. scheduled Games will still be eligible, Nous comprenons l’importance de branchés à nos médias sociaux pour We all understand the importance and stay tuned to our social media for travailler en solidarité pour aplatir des mises à jour. Wela’lioq. of working as one to flatten the curve, updates. Wela’lioq. April 6, 2020 TRIDENT News 17 Key events of the Battle of the Atlantic: April

By CPO1 (ret'd) Pat Devenish, the crew survives and makes it to Canadian Naval Memorial Trust land, they come ashore in French Guinnea, loyal to the Vichy French April 1, 1938 - As a prelude to war, government, subsequently becom- , deemed a mili- ing Prisoners of War. Months later, tary priority, receives RCAF No. 116 a prisoner exchange is arranged Auxiliary Squadron, later formed as and the survivors are permitted to a Coast Artillery Cooperation Unit. "march" to the Sierra Leone border Its primary role: spotting various to be repatriated to Canada by years seaward targets and directing the end. By then, however, seven more of many coastal batteries protecting the Portadoc's crew have succumbed to harbour. Upon declaration of war, No the elements. 116 is disbanded due to obsolete and insufficient aircraft. ‘A’ Flight of No. April 1, 1942 - The Canadian mer- 118 Squadron based out of St. John, chantman Robert W. Pomeroy strikes remains the sole air a mine off Cromer, England in the defence umbrella until November of North Sea and sinks with the loss of 1939 when RCAF No. 1 Fighter Squad- one of her crew of 23. ron is formed at RCAF Station Dart- mouth flying Hawker Hurricanes. In April 8, 1942 - The Park Steamship turn, No. 1 Squadron is sent overseas Company is established out of Mon- for the Battle of Britain in March treal to coordinate Canada's mer- of 1940. It would be August of that chant fleet of ships built by Canadian year before No. 118 Squadron would shipyards and administer the move- LCdr John Stubbs’ gravestone is seen, along with the gravestones of some his sailors fly steady cover over the harbour ment of material by sea. Work is then who perished at sea alongside him, at the Plouescat Communal Cemetery in Finistere, approaches and three more months contracted out to shipping agents and France. before they would receive modern companies. By war’s end, 182 ‘Park’ aircraft; P-40 Kittyhawks. Eastern Air class merchant ships would be built in Command, which stretched east from Canadian shipyards. Swansea in the past six weeks; U-845 ing her Captain, LCdr J.H. Stubbs. the Ontario-Manitoba border to in- on March 10th, U-448 on April 14th Haida continues the fight and one of clude Newfoundland, would set up 30 April 20, 1942 - In the Caribbean and U-311 just eight days later. the German destroyers, T-27 is run up radar sights and establish 22 air sta- off the Turks and Caicos Islands, the on a beach damaged from gunfire and tions, including 13 Reconnais- Canadian merchantman Vineland April 25, 1944 - HMC Ships Haida, the second, T-24, escapes also suffering sance and 8 Fighter Squadrons. Of is torpedoed and then subjected to Athabaskan and Huron along with the damage. Haida returns to the point these, RCAF Station Dartmouth (now surface gunfire from U-154, finally British destroyer HMS Ashanti and of Athabaskan's demise and picks up Shearwater) would become home to 9 sinking with the loss of one of her cruiser HMS Black Prince are formed survivors before heading west to the Bomber Reconnaissance and 5 Fighter crew of 37. into Force 26, part of the 10th Destroy- safety of the British coastal waters 100 Squadrons at the height of the war. er Flotilla. Almost immediately, they miles away. Along with the deaths of April 27, 1942 - In the House of are dispatched to intercept three Ger- 128 of her crew, 86 more Athabaskan April 4, 1941 - Order in Council PC Commons in Ottawa, a plebiscite is man destroyers suspected to be sailing crew members are taken prisoner. 2385; The Merchant Seaman Order, is held to determine the necessity for from St. Malo off France's northern introduced in Federal cabinet in Ot- conscription. After much discussion coast. In a spectacular nighttime April 16, 1945 - Conducting mine- tawa empowering Canadian authori- and political in-fighting, it is decided action, several hits on an unknown sweeping and anti-submarine patrols ties to remove, by force if deemed that conscription will be implemented number of German ships are observed off Halifax harbour, HMCS Esquimalt necessary, any troublesome crew 'if necessary'. and the German destroyer T-29 is sunk is torpedoed and sunk off Sambro members from foreign or Canadian and destroyers T-24 and T-27 limp back Island by U-190 with the loss of 44 of vessels, regardless of registry while April 14, 1944 - The River class to Brest both having suffered hits. It her crew. Striking her stern on, the they are in Canadian ports. This new frigate HMCS Swansea in consort is during the jockeying to fire on the torpedo obliterates the entire after ruling would stand the test of time in with HMS Pelican coordinate their mortally wounded T-29 that Ashanti end of the ship and it sinks beneath November 1943 when the belligerence efforts to sink U-448 in the North At- rams Huron leaving Haida and Atha- the waves in less than four minutes. of the crew of the burning munitions lantic northeast of the Azores. bascan alone to bear the brunt of Though several aircraft overfly the freighter S.S. Volunteer nearly caused responsibility in the coming days. area and two other pass a repeat of the 1917 . April 22, 1944 - HMC Ships Matane within two miles, it is only after being and Swansea attack U-311 in the mid- April 29, 1944 - HMC Ships Haida in the water for more than six hours April 7, 1941 - Off the coast of Si- Atlantic, however there is no evidence and Athabaskan in action north of that survivors are rescued by HMCS erra Leone, West Africa, the Canadian of a confirmed kill. It is not until well Brest, France come under heavy en- Sarnia. Esquimalt has the dubious merchantman Portadoc is torpedoed after the war when, German sub- emy fire from the two German destroy- honour of being the last RCN vessel and sunk by U-124. The crew of the marine records are examined, that ers remaining from the previous day’s lost to enemy action in the Second submarine tends to the wounded, re- Matane and Swansea are credited action. In the melee, Athabaskan is hit World War. Ironically, on May 12th, pairs the lifeboat and gives Portodoc’s with the sinking. This is the third but does not lose power and continues U-190 would be escorted into Bays crew a heading to Freetown. Though U-boat sinking for the crew of HMCS to fight. An explosion aft lights up the Bull, Newfoundland by HMC Ships sky and Athabaskan is doomed. She Victoriaville and Thorlock and on June sinks with the loss of 128 men includ- 4th, into St. John’s as a war prize.

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Janaka Scorey posing with my 35mm Pentax Super ME during a photo shoot on February 23. It was an overcast Same photo subject, but this time adjusting the hair, and Make sure the subject’s hands have something to do, day and the windows had no curtains in this downtown not wearing glasses. such as holding a prop such as eyeglasses. loft. SLT M. X. DÉRY, MARPAC PA SLT M.X. DÉRY, MARPAC PA SLT M.X. DÉRY, MARPAC PA I shutter to think: Eye spy

By SLt M.X. Déry, and a window that receives some always macro photography. It helps Basically, these are candid shots, MARPAC PA light. If there is direct sunlight, a to have a camera and lens for this, but if you plan them a little you can sheer curtain is best to cut down but they do sell inexpensive, around make them look great. Same as be- So, you’re working from home the brightness. An overcast day or $20, macro lenses for phones. This fore, ensure you have enough light, and adhering to social distancing indirect light will give you enough allows you to take photos of objects unclutter the background and have guidelines, which means you are light to take your photo. very close up. a willing subject, or you’ll end up spending a lot of time in or around Clear the background of clutter, Like all photography, it does with photos of a child rolling their your home with extremely limited place your subject near the window require light, so be sure to use a eyes or a partner hitting you with a contact with other people. facing you and perpendicular to the window with some light or a bright pillow. This is the perfect time to brush window, and then have them look light. Don’t use both together or up on those photography skills. outside. Their face should be well lit the competing colour temperatures Abstract Despite the limited space and lack with natural light. Make sure their will make your shot look blue and I often see this kind of photog- of gorgeous landscapes or scenic hands have something to do, such as orange simultaneously. raphy under the headline “10 easy tourist sites, your home is full of adjusting their hair, holding a collar Get closer and further from the camera hacks” but really it is about photography potential. Let’s start or holding a prop. object and try to find the closest creating nice visual effects with with my favourite. distance you can get to it before you simple household items. Light shin- Macro lose focus. Then play with the angle ing through glass, like a prism or a Natural light portrait If you don’t have a family member and the light to create some nice wine glass, or perhaps using a mir- All you need for this is a subject present to be your subject, there is shots. Plants, flowers, vegetables, ror directly under the camera. The coins, watches, and more can make shadows created by venetian blinds great subjects for this photography. or perhaps from the grid pattern of If you have access to a backyard, a patio chair. butterflies, bees, and ants, become Google is your friend on this one. an option too. Be patient and try to Get creative with light and perspec- anticipate where animals will go tive and I’m sure you’ll have fun, to next; chasing a butterfly with just don’t put Vaseline on your lens, a camera can be infuriating, but since it is a pain to clean off. rewarding. Memes Lifestyle We all have our favourite memes, Parents often accidentally dabble and many of them are just a few in lifestyle photography. A child’s frames and easy to replicate. One of first steps, getting ready for the first mine is the little potato that believes day of school standing at the door in you, “you can do the thing.” TOM SINGLETON with their backpack on or a child People have recreated it with dogs, proudly holding up their latest artis- hamsters, plants, ships, cats, etc. LEORA LAWSON tic endeavour. Having a good laugh while making For couples it might be the first a silly meme is a great way to keep cup of coffee in a new home, the that stress down even when you are MEAGHAN JOHNSTON beginning of a long weekend with trapped inside your house. The kind a dog snuggled in the sheets, or a of jokes BC CDC recommends right 182898 piggy back ride in the back yard. now - inside jokes. April 6, 2020 TRIDENT sports 19

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By Tammie Barriage, Fitness and Sports Instructor, PSP Halifax

During this time, we may be fi nding it diffi cult to keep a healthy routine or fi nd possible stress-relieving out- lets, especially as our gym or fi tness classes are not available. Although yoga may not be something that you would typically practice, or it may be something that you are used to attending on a weekly or daily basis, it is something that we can do no mat- ter where we are and no matter what equipment we have access to. So what does creating your home practice for gentle yoga look like? Some of you may already have prac- ticed this by taking yourself through some of your favourite poses from classes you have been to, or by follow- ing along with a DVD or online video. These are great options, as many yoga teachers from local studios or other resources are making these videos readily available and even free at this time. Another option for creat- ing your own home practice however, especially if you haven’t tried yoga before or aren’t so sure you are into the physical poses and postures, is to scale back, focus on a few basics, and do what works for you. One of the most helpful aspects of yoga, especial- ly a gentle yoga approach, is it is all about being whatever you need it to Formation Halifax members take a yoga class at the Fleet Fitness, Sports and Recreation Centre. be. There is no right or wrong, there FIS HALIFAX is no particular way we need to look, there is no particular thing we have up into the belly and allowing it to fi ll Seated Chest Expansion: begin down, or maybe we need this to to do. All we have to do is listen to our completely (expand) and then fi nish with reaching both arms up and then encourage us to just move a little bit bodies and breathe, adding movement in our chest. Then slowly exhaling in allow them to fall to your sides and more, either way it can help us to just or being still, whenever it feels right. reverse. behind you, light fi ngertips to the mat take some time for ourselves. Ready to try and create your own Seated poses to try for some or fl oor behind you as you aim to open If you are looking for more ideas for gentle yoga practice at home? Set movement: Sitting tall, cross-legged through the chest while still sitting yoga at home, the following are some aside some time for yourself, whether if comfortable (can be on a yoga mat, tall. Inhale to lengthen through the resources for videos, podcasts and it is 10 minutes or 60 minutes, fi nd pillow, or blanket if needed). spine and then exhale try to expand articles: a clear space and get comfortable Seated Cat/Cow: hands in front of the reach behind and let the shoulders Yoga Journal: (seated or lying down on your back the knees, moving with the breath. In- roll open. www.yogajournal.com or side). During this time, try not to hale to draw the chest forward and let This may not seem like much, but Yoga Girl – Rachel Brathen: think about everything else that is the head fall back (cow), then exhale it is a great place to start. Maybe we www.yogagirl.com happening, instead give yourself the to lift through the shoulders and let need this reminder to slow things permission to take this time to be in the head and neck fall forward (cat) the moment and take care of yourself. – continue moving through these two Gentle yoga is an opportunity to focus positions, using the breath, as many on breathing, gentle movement, or times as needed. both. Seated Lateral Flexion: raising both arms up towards the ceiling, then Breathing techniques to try: lowering through one side to start Serving the military community Pranayama – regulation of our (right hand for example), letting it fi nd for more than 30 years! breath: inhaling and exhaling through the mat or fl oor. Inhale to reach up and our nose. over through the opposite arm/hand Equal Part Breath: fi nding an (left in this case), as if your ribs are inhale and then matching it with our reaching towards the ceiling and exhale 902-465-5060 exhale (same length and depth). to settle in to this reach. Pause here 3-Part Breath: starting the breath briefl y, then lift the bottom arm back 1046 Main Road Eastern Passage, NS with an inhale from our hips, moving up, sitting back up tall and switch sides. 182885 20 TRIDENT Sports April 6, 2020 Mariners’ men’s team wins regional volleyball championships

By Sara White, The Aurora Managing Editor

With his track suit on but an office tucked around the corner from the gym courts, 14 Wing Greenwood Commander Col Brendan Cook was ready to handle the week’s work – including participating in the 2020 Atlantic Regional volleyball championships. “I don’t have a lot of time to travel for sports so, when I heard 14 Wing was hosting regional volleyball, I knew I wanted to play – and I was happy to host!” he said, opening the March 10 to 13 tournament at the Fitness & Sports Centre. “My last volleyball regionals was 1999, so I guess I may be the old-timer!” Col Cook welcomed ath- letes from Greenwood, CFB Gagetown and CFB Halifax for the men’s and women’s competition, encouraging them to play hard, play fair and compete. “Sports is hugely impor- tant to me and the wing, and you all can set a good example as ambassadors for the Canadian Armed Forces’ sports program when you go back to your bases. You’re professional athletes this week!” Women’s action started The 2020 Atlantic Regional men’s volleyball champs are the Halifax Mariners, following a finals win over 14 Wing Greenwood March 13 at things off March 10, with CFB Greenwood. In the back, from left, are Cpl Jonathan Mosher, LS Todd Miller, LS Adam Lupton, Sgt Brian Jeffery-Paul, MS Shawn Pever- Greenwood defeating ill, Pte Jonathan Landers. Across the front are CPO2 Jason Thompson, Officer Cadet Samuel Gaudet and SLt Kelland Hickey. Gagetown 25-17, 25-18. The AVIATOR B. BRAGG, 14 WING IMAGING Greenwood men followed suit, beating Gagetown 25-11, 25-14. On March 12 in the women’s semi, ing into the finals. 25-14 and 25-15. Following the medals On March 11, the Halifax men beat Gagetown beat Halifax 25-12, 25-12 to March 13 opened with the women’s presentation, the men took the floor, Gagetown 25-12, 25-17; the Greenwood earn a spot in the finals. On the men’s championship match, with Green- and the Halifax Mariners took the win women won their match over Halifax side, Halifax beat 14 Wing 25-11, 25-16, wood and Halifax on the floor. Green- over Greenwood 25-21, 25-17 and 25-15. 25-17, 25-17. denying Greenwood first-place rank- wood won in three straight sets, 25-20.

Coaching a CAF sports team

By Jason Price, Step two: Click on the tab called The Step seven: Click on the "click here" PSP Fitness, Sports and Recreation Locker at the very end of the email Manager 12 Wing Shearwater, CAF Step three: Click on "Don't have an Step eight: Create a password Regional Sports Manager Atlantic account? Create one now!" Step nine: Click submit Region. Step four: Check the box "I agree" Step ten: Click on the Icon "Profile" Step five: Check the box "I want to Step eleven: In the left hand corner Have you ever wanted to coach a create a Locker account for access to of your screen under your name is your military sports team, or maybe even a my transcript, eLearning opportuni- NCCP# youth sports team? ties, to sign up for coaching events, and Step twelve: Log into the Locker and In just 12 quick steps, you could get more!" - Fill in your info - Click Register begin free e-learning courses under started right from the comfort of your Step six: Login to your email account Navigation that will help you on your own home. and open the verification email that way to becoming a certified coach in Step one: go to www.coach.ca was sent to you your respective sport. April 6, 2020 TRIDENT Sports 21 RCN sports history: Stadacona MLB Home Run trivia hosts volleyball nationals By Stephen Stone 7. Derek Jeter - Roberto Alomar - By Ryan Melanson, Jose Bautista Trident Staff Since Major League Baseball was 8. Alex Rodriguez - Hank Aaron - Er- supposed to start this month, here is nie Banks For the second year in a row, a bit of trivia to help ease the pain 9. Reggie Jackson - Carl Yastrzemski Stadacona was the scene of the 1984 of the delay. Below are 20 groups of - Aaron Judge CAF National Volleyball Champi- three players, some of whom have hit 10. Albert Belle - Jackie Robinson - onship, held from April 16-18. The 50 or more home runs in a single sea- George Brett men’s competition included regional son and may be in the Hall of Fame 11. Lou Gerhig - Andruw Jones - An- championship teams from CFB Lahr, or not. Your task is to identify the dre Dawson CFB Comox, CFB , CFB St- player in each group who has hit the 12. Willie Stargell - Ted Williams - Jean, CFB Greenwood, and National 50 dingers and see if you can guess Brady Anderson Defence HQ, while the women’s side the number of homeruns the other 13. Chris Davis - Chipper Jones - Eddie saw teams from CFB Cornwallis, two hit. By the way... George Herman Matthews CFB Baden, CFB Esquimalt, CFB Ed- “Babe” Ruth is too obvious. 14. Frank Robinson - Eddie Murray - monton, CFB Trenton, and NDHQ. Batter up! David Ortiz Capt(N) Leonard Cavan, Base Com- 15. Giancarlo Stanton - Paul Molitor - mander of CFB Halifax at the time, 1. Harmon Killebrew - Willie Mays - Joe Morgan welcomed the teams and kicked Orlando Cepeda 16. Joe DiMaggio - Stan Musial - Hack things off with a ceremonial serve 2. Sammy Sosa - Kirby Puckett - Al Wilson during the opening ceremonies. Kaline 17. Jim Thome - Manny Ramirez - The Atlantic teams fared well in 3. Brooks Robinson - Roger Maris - Adam Dunn both tournaments, with the women Gary Carter 18. Rod Carew - Luke Appling - Jim- from CFB Cornwallis taking silver 4. Ralph Kiner - Albert Pujols - Pete mie Foxx after falling in the championship Rose 19. George Foster - Yogi Berra - Larry match to CFB Trenton, while CFB 5. Don Drysdale - Jim Rice - Mickey Doby Greenwood men won gold, taking Mantle 20. Carlton Fisk - Ryan Howard - Har- down CFB St-Jean in the final. 6. Mark McGwire - Juan Marichal - old Baines MS Ghislaine Arsenault won a silver Tony Gwynn This month in RCN sports medal at the CAF National Squash history: Championship, held at CFB Borden in 1944 - An enthusiastic crowd April 2002. turned out for an inter-service box- TRIDENT ARCHIVES ing meet, the second of its kind at HMCS Shelburne. Victors included Lafort (Liverpool Navy) against Beginning a Wilson (Shelburne Navy), Dupont (Shelburne Navy) against Collins (Yarmouth Army), and West (Liv- erpool Navy) against Golden (Shel- fitness routine burne Army). The last bout of the evening switched things up, with Socker Rockett from the Toronto By Dave Carr, buy the newest pair of sneakers to Navy taking the win against Gerry PSP fitness and sports instructor, CFB protect your feet from the demands Hillis of the Shelburne Navy in a Halifax of training. Although this may be professional wrestling match. true for some, in many cases fashion 1959 - For the first time in the Beginning a fitness routine at home sense has co-opted common sense. event’s 26-year history, a Royal Cana- can be daunting, especially when For those of you training at home dian Navy team entered the annual regular environments and resources you may choose to try calisthenics Bermuda Rugby Week competitions. are inaccessible. You will likely have (body weight training) or yoga. In While the RCN team took a number more questions than the treasure which case, you may not need shoes of wins through the week, includ- trove of internet science can answer. at all. Your body receives an immense ing a 3-0 shutout against Harvard Questions like: What should I wear? amount of feedback from your feet. University, they eventually fell in the Do I need to buy anything new? Do The more you can learn to feel out finals 8-3 against the home team of I start with the same gear as pro- these messages and use it to improve Bermudians. Team members for the fessionals? The important thing to your movements the less prone to in- RCN included Lt David Moilliet, Lt remember is that everyone will have jury you will become in all activities. M.D. Wilson and LS Ken Batchelor different comfort levels and needs. If Many people have decided to com- of HMCS Cornwallis, SLt Bill Wal- you are a beginner and have serious mit to more walking, running or hik- lace and SLt Steve Quale of Shear- goals you need to ensure you will not ing to keep themselves active outside. water, and Midshipmen James Bell, CFB Halifax Base Commander Capt(N) become injured by your equipment. Fresh air is an added bonus to the John Newell and Ed Sparking of Leonard Cavan kicks off the 1984 CAF This information is here to help guide health benefits of physical activity. Stadacona. National Volleyball Championship at you from the ground up. 1995 - LS Ian Ross won Nova Stadacona. Fitness websites might tell you to Continued on page 22 Scotia’s Provincial Handball Cham- TRIDENT ARCHIVES pionship for the second year in a row, beating Steve Brown 21-7, 14-21, Squash Championship tournament, Posted to CFB Esquimalt? We can help! 11-2 in the open singles final. He said held April 5-11 at CFB Borden. It was he was happy to represent the Navy MS Arsenault’s second year in a row and the CAF against the province’s attending nationals after winning top civilian competitors. “It was a gold at the regional level, and also lot tougher this year than last year. her second year in a row winning People know my game now,” Ross the silver medal at nationals. MS added. The provincial win also quali- Arsenault said she wasn’t upset at Contact us to schedule your fied him for the Canadian Nationals, the second-place finish, and had a lot House Hunting Trip held in Edmonton later that year. of respect for LCol Jo-Anne MacDon- 250-474-4800 2002 - MS Ghislaine Arsenault ald of NDHQ, who won gold for the southislandhometeam.com Registered with Brookfield Global Relocation Services 182888 won silver at the CAF National second year in a row. 182888 22 TRIDENT Sports April 6, 2020 Meet your PSP Fitness and Beginning Sports staff: Ashley Blanchard a fitness Hometown: Bathurst, New Brunswick What are your tips for staying routine PSP employee since: May 2019 fit while spending more time at home and practicing social Continued from page 21 What inspired you to pursue a distancing? career focused on fitness? There are a lot of things I cannot In this case you will definitely need I have always had a passion for control right now, but I can control something on your feet to protect you being healthy and I enjoy motivating my eating and fitness habits. The from hazards like cold and/or rough others to start or maintain a fitness most important thing is keeping surfaces. No shoe will compensate for routine. I love goal-setting and seeing myself healthy, so I am able to keep dangerous technique, but there are others accomplish their health & my family healthy. I tend to only some things you should consider. If fitness goals. Working in fitness has do short blasts of cardio during you look at the bottom of your favou- allowed me to not only meet amazing my workouts, but I have taken this rite old shoes, you will notice a wear people, but to help create a positive, opportunity to start running again pattern. Try to wear out the mid-foot inspiring & proud community. (long distance) and working on body- area instead of the heels or baby weight foundation exercises... set toe edges. Many shoes are designed What do you enjoy about new goals! with heavy cushioned heels, but this working in the CAF/DND compensates for poor form and will environment? Tell us something unique about not provide any feedback to help I enjoy being able to contribute to yourself outside of your job prevent injuries. Try to slowly reduce the physical, mental and emotional (hobbies, special interests, etc.) the amount of cushion between you health of our members by motivating I am pretty obsessed with bak- and the ground to promote feedback them to live healthy lifestyles. ing and love creating/testing new from your feet. One step you can try Ashley Blanchard recipes or flavour combinations. I without spending any money is to What are some of the challenges SUBMITTED have a little treasure chest called remove the factory insole from your that come with the job? "Ashley's Treasures". For any shoes. You may find you can do with I have a lot of passion for fitness unattainable. It’s always dishearten- recipes that still need tweeking or I a thinner insole, or if you have no and tend to be ecstatic when our ing when people surrender to those have yet to try; once perfected, the trouble without an insole, then you members start a new program or feelings and do not return. recipes are moved to a new metal may be ready for a thinner shoe. In set new fitness goals. One of the tin, called "Ashley's Bulletproof the following video, Dr. Kelly Starrett, biggest challenges, for me, is see- What kind of exercise or sports Recipes". I also love doing anything DPT, explains this information. ing those people get discouraged or do you enjoy in your free time? outdoors, including hunting and https://youtu.be/WHfekPnz_I8 start believing their fitness goals are I adore swimming and weightlifting! fishing.

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