Ex JOINT WARRIOR MV Asterix and HMCS Halifax Transit to Ex JOINT WARRIOR, While the CH-148 Cyclone, King Fisher, Patrols the Area, September 25, 2020

Monday October 5, 2020 Volume 54, Issue 20

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Ex JOINT WARRIOR MV Asterix and HMCS Halifax transit to Ex JOINT WARRIOR, while the CH-148 Cyclone, King Fisher, patrols the area, September 25, 2020. S1 LOUIS-PHILIPPE DUBÉ, CAF IMAGERY 2 TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 5, 2020

Current and former members of the Stadacona Band were at Government House on September 17 to accept the Government House Gold Medal in recognition of the band’s 80th anniversary. OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Government House recognizes Stadacona Band’s 80th anniversary By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

As the Stadacona Band of the Royal tenant Governor in 2017, and he also Scotia International Tattoo, concerts but they are not simply musicians Canadian Navy continues to celebrate recalled enjoying the band’s music for local school children, and their who play together. The members of their 80th anniversary year, current on the jetty during ship departures, many overseas engagements. the Stadacona Band are ambassadors and former members of the band were during the annual ‘Til We Meet Again “Simply stated, the Stadacona Band for the Royal Canadian Navy, for Nova invited to Government House on Sep- concert, and on a number of other makes each event so very special,” he Scotians, and for Canadians” tember 17 for a special presentation in occasions. He also noted the band’s said. The award was officially accepted by honour of that milestone. longtime support to the Royal Nova “I know that music is their passion, Stadacona Band Commanding Officer The band was awarded the Govern- Lt(N) Brad Ritson. Along with the cur- ment House Gold Medal, a significant rent and former members of the band, honour that recognizes outstanding RAdm Brian Santarpia, Commander services to Government House by a MARLANT and JTFA, and Formation group or individual. Nova Scotia’s Chief CPO1 Tom Lizotte were also on Lieutenant Governor can award the hand for the presentation. LCdr Ritson medal to anyone they desire, with a said he was thrilled to accept the maximum of two presentations per award on behalf of the band’s current year, but the presentation to the band roster and all those who came before marked the first Government House them through the 80-year history. Gold Medal to be awarded by the cur- “The band has been all over Canada rent Lieutenant Governor, The Hon- and the world doing what they do. ourable Arthur J. LeBlanc. They’re a tremendously hard working “For 80 years you have made your group, and very deserving of being musical mark – not just in the military recognized in this way,” he added. milieu, but also on the broader musi- While in-person events for the band cal and cultural scene. As such, it is have been limited since the spring, only fitting that we gather the cur- they’ve been busy marking their 80th rent members of the Band and many anniversary with a number of online former members and pause to salute projects, members have performed at and say thank you,” the Lieutenant small, socially distanced events, and Governor said. they’re currently planning a recording He noted that the band holds a The Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, project to share online in lieu of their special place in his heart, as they and Stadacona Band Commanding Officer LCdr Brad Ritson unveil the regular fall and winter concert events. performed at his installation as Lieu- Government House Gold Medal award. OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 3 TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 5, 2020 Battle of Britain ceremony marks 80th anniversary of event By Trident Staff

This year marked the 80th anniver- Commanding Officer, gave an address sary of the Battle of Britain. and wreaths were laid. A Cyclone he- A commemorative ceremony took licopter overflew the area during the place at 12 Wing Shearwater on Battle ceremony. of Britain Sunday, September 20. During the Battle of Britain, Germa- Because of COVID-19 health and safety ny’s Luftwaffe attacked Britain from requirements, attendance at the cere- the skies in order to prepare the way mony, which took place in the com- for a planned invasion of the country. memorative park opposite the Shear- The fight raged from July 10 to Octo- water Aviation Museum, was limited ber 31, 1940. Estimates are that at least to 25 people. The attendees wore 100 Canadian pilots, as well as ground masks and were socially distanced. crew, participated in the battle along- Col James Hawthorne, 12 Wing side the Royal Air Force.

Col Hawthorne and CWO Poirier, Wing Chief Warrant Officer, laid a wreath during the ceremony. AVR JACLYN BUELL, 12 WING IMAGING

Commemorative wreaths were laid by several local officials and CAF leadership includ- His Honour the Honourable Arthur LeBlanc, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia (left) ing the Lieutenant Governor and the Wing Commander. and the Honourable Mrs. Patsy LeBlanc (on His Honour’s right) attended the ceremony AVR JACLYN BUELL, 12 WING IMAGING AVR JACLYN BUELL, 12 WING IMAGING

A sailor’s extraordinary Arctic experience By Lt Michel Thomassin, Public Affairs Officer

This year, HMCS Ville de Québec the trade of his dreams: “The Weapons protecting our sovereignty and inter- took part in Operation NANOOK-TU- Engineering Technician trade is par- ests in the North, cooperation with UGAALIK 2020 in Canada’s North: a ticularly suited to people who like to Indigenous Peoples and showing deter- first for Weapons Engineering Techni- work with their hands and mechanical mination in the case of the Northwest cian PO1 Matthew Pitman. and electronic equipment like radar, passage,” PO1 Pitman said. “This deployment was special sonar, communications and network In short, this was a rewarding expe- because even though we were still in systems on board the ship.” rience for PO1 Pitman and the crew of Canada, you really feel like you’re An old hand at deployments, he Ville de Québec. Due to the COVID-19 somewhere else. It’s a whole other has crossed oceans and visited tens pandemic and associated restrictions, world,” he said. of countries on every continent, but Operation NANOOK-TUUGAALIK Originally from Eastern Passage, according to him “the best part of this 2020 was a shorter deployment than Nova Scotia, PO1 Pitman joined the job is your colleagues. You can create in previous years, with no port visits Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) a little connections that last a lifetime with or community relations activities. more than 17 years ago. people you have sailed with for only a PO1 Pitman said he and his shipmates “I enrolled in the RCN because I got short period of time. I have met most implemented a number of measures, the opportunity to travel the globe of my best friends through the RCN.” including enhanced cleaning routines, while being paid, and I didn’t have to Operation NANOOK-TUUGAALIK to mitigate COVID-19-related risks and move every two or three years like takes place every year and is the ensure the operation’s success. other environments in the Canadian primary CAF operation in this remote “We are here to serve and protect, Armed Forces (CAF).” region. and that’s exactly what we will contin- PO1 Matthew Pitman For PO1 Pitman, he is employed in “For me, the operation represents ue to do.” SUBMITTED 4 TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 5, 2020

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Editor: Virginia Beaton [email protected] for Op REASSURANCE work (902) 427-4235 Journalist: Ryan Melanson By Ryan Melanson, [email protected] Trident Staff (902) 427-4231 Editorial Advisor: Margaret Conway When HMCS Fredericton was prepar- S1 Hann also worked above his rank S1 Hann said he was grateful for the [email protected] ing for its Operation REASSURANCE frequently, including acting as the acknowledgement, and despite the 902-721-0560 deployment in late 2019, S1 Ethan Auxiliaries and Main Propulsion Mas- difficulties of COVID-19 restrictions www.tridentnewspaper.com Hann, a MARTECH onboard the ship, ter Sailor while others were on course and tragedy at sea with the loss of was playing a key role. He was credited or leave, and his dedication to broad- Fredericton’s Cyclone helicopter and Trident is an authorized military publication distributed across Canada and throughout the world every second with ensuring Fredericton left Halifax ening his expertise was said to embody shipmates, described the deployment Monday, and is published with the permission of Rear with a functioning steam generator, the MARTECH mandate of expanding as an important step for his career. Admiral Brian Santarpia, Commander, Joint Task Force Atlantic. The Editor reserves the right to edit, condense and for educating himself on electrical the foundation of knowledge and skills “It was my first deployment, so there or reject copy, photographs or advertising to achieve the aims of a service newspaper as defined by the Interim maintenance procedures enough to fix for members. His former Commanding was a lot to learn and the first few Canadian Forces Newspapers Policy dated April 11, issues and bring the system back into Officer, Cdr Blair Brown, who nomi- months were pretty exciting. Things 2005. Deadline for copy and advertising is 10 a.m., 11 business days prior to the publication date. Material must service while at sea. nated him for the award, said his reli- got difficult from there, but we got be accompanied by the contributor’s name, address and This was just one of the ways that S1 ability, professionalism and initiatives through it, and now I’m very happy to phone number. Opinions and advertisements printed in Trident are those of the individual contributor or Hann has been lauded by his supervi- made him a tremendous asset during a be back home.” advertiser and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or sors and shipmates. He also worked difficult deployment. endorsements of the DND, the Editor or the Publisher. long nights and weekends prior to Le Trident est une publication militaire autorisée par le deploying, served as training coordina- contre-amiral Brian Santarpia, Commandant la force opérationnelle interarmées de l‘Atlantique, qui est tor for all MARTECH’S of his rank and distribuée partout au Canada et outremer les lundis below, and constantly set an example toutes les quinzaines. Le rédacteur en chef se réserve le droit de modifier, de condenser ou de rejeter les for his peers and junior members articles, photographies ou annonces publicitaires while at sea. jugées contraires aux objectifs d’un journal militaire selon la définition donnée à politique temporaire des In recognition for this hard work journaux des forces canadiennes. L’heure de tombée des before and during Fredericton’s de- annonces publicitaires ou des articles est fixée à 1000 le jeudi précédant la semaine de publication. Les textes ployment, S1 Hann was presented with peuvent être soumis en français ou en anglais; ils doivent MARLANT’s Sailor of the Quarter indiquer le nom, l’adresse et le numéro de téléphone du collaborateur. Les opinions et les annonces publicitaires award on September 24, with Cmdre imprimées par le Trident sont celles des collaborateurs et agents publicitaires et non nécessairement celles de la Richard Feltham, Commander Canadi- rédaction, du MDN ou de l’éditeur. an Fleet Atlantic, and Fleet Chief CPO1 Darcy Burd visiting HMCS Charlotte- Annual Subscription (25 issues): • NS: $37.38 ($32.50 + 15 % HST) town’s shore office to make the presen- • ON, NB & NFLD: $36.73 ($32.50 + 13% HST) • BC: $36.40 ($32.50 + 12% HST) tation at S1 Hann’s new unit. • Remainder of Canada: “I can’t lie, I was a little bit shocked $34.13 ($32.50 + GST) • United States: $45 US when I found out about this,” said • Abroad: $65 US S1 Hann, who was humble about the Courier address: praise from his superiors. He said he 2740 Barrington Street, Halifax, N.S. had mentorship that helped him gain B3K 5X5 the expertise needed to keep equip- Publication Mail Agreement No. ment running at sea, and that his 40023785 shipmates also played a big role. Return undelivered Canadian address to: Trident Newspaper Bldg. S-93 “I really can’t take all the credit for PO Box 99000 these things. The entire department Station Forces, Halifax, NS B3K 5X5 S1 Ethan Hann was presented with MARLANT’s Sailor of the Quarter award Return Postage Guaranteed was great, they gave me a lot of help, ISN 0025-3413 and I really enjoyed spending time on September 24. The presentation was made by Cmdre Richard Feltham, Commander Canadian Fleet Atlantic, and Fleet Chief CPO1 Darcy Burd. Circulation: Minimum 8,500 with a lot of our people,” he added. MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA

Launch of the 2020 NDWCC – Halifax Region By NDWCC Coordination Team – Halifax Region

On Monday, September 28, we offi- Notably, we’re excited to announce year courtesy of the Trident Newspa- questions: How will I be canvassed if cially launched the 2020 National De- two new, online resources this year per. This website lists a multitude of I’m working from home? What local fence Workplace Charitable Campaign that will make your participation easi- NDWCC resources including a local and national health/social/community (NDWCC) here in the Halifax region! er than ever! contact list, Q&A document, recogni- issues should I consider when deciding This year, for the health and safety • ePledge: For the first time ever, tion page and more! It will be updated where to direct my funds? How can I of our members and our NDWCC part- Defence Team members can donate on- as resources become available. Take create a virtual fundraising event? ners, we moved our campaign kickoff line using ePledge, which is a secure, a look! www.tridentnewspaper.com/ As a Defence community, let’s get online! Please take a few minutes to convenient (web based, mobile friend- ndwcc2020 Ready to Help and Ready to Lead this watch and listen to our kickoff video, ly) and simple way to give. Check it out Please join us online this campaign campaign season. Despite being p featuring our NDWCC Champion, CFB here: https://uwco.ca/gcwcc/donate. season. Make sure to follow CFB hysically apart, we can work together Halifax Base Commander Capt(N) For instructions on using ePledge, Halifax on Facebook (@BaseHalifax), to make a big difference in our Williams and several NDWCC ambas- visit https://tridentnewspaper.com/ Twitter (@CFBHalifax) and Instagram communities. sadors, which will provide you a sneak ndwcc2020/ndwcc-qa/; and (@cfbhalifax_bfchalifax) for informa- peek into what’s to come this campaign • A publicly accessible 2020 NDW- tion on ePledging, remote canvass- season. https://www.facebook.com/ CC (Halifax region) website: A 2020 ing, NDWCC events and more! We’ll BaseHalifax/videos/2463981493902412/ NDWCC website has been created this help you answer some important 5 TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 5, 2020 Lancement de la CCMTDN – Région d’Halifax Par L’équipe de coordination de la CCMTDN – Région d’Halifax

Lundi, le 28 septembre, nous avons en sûr, pratique (site Web, peut être distance, les activités de la CCMTDN Comment puis-je créer une activité de lancé officiellement la Campagne utilisé avec les appareils portables) et plus encore! Nous vous aiderons à collecte de fonds virtuelle? de charité en milieu de travail de la et simple de faire un don. Consultez répondre à certaines questions impor- En tant que communauté de la Défense nationale 2020 (CCMTDN) ici son site https://uwco.ca/ccmtgc/don. tantes : Comment serai-je sollicité si je Défense, soyons Prêts à Aider et Prêts dans la région d’Halifax. Pour des instructions sur l’utilisation travaille à domicile? Quels enjeux lo- à Diriger durant cette campagne. Cette année, pour la santé et la d’ePledge, consultez https://uwco.ca/ caux et nationaux en matière de santé/ Bien que nous soyons physiquement sécurité de nos membres et de nos gcwcc/donate société/communauté devrais-je pren- séparés, nous pouvons travailler partenaires de la CCMTDN, nous • Un site Web de la CCMTDN dre en considération pour décider à qui ensemble pour faire une grande dif- avons donné le coup d’envoi de notre 2020 (région d’Halifax) accessible je souhaite que mes fonds soient remis? férence dans nos collectivités. campagne en ligne! Veuillez prendre publiquement : Un site Web de la quelques minutes pour regarder et CCMTDN 2020 a été créé cette année écouter notre vidéo de lancement, met- grâce au journal Trident. Ce site Web tant en vedette notre champion de la présente une multitude de ressources CCMTDN, le Captv Williams, comman- concernant la CCMTDN, y compris une dant de la BFC Halifax, et plusieurs liste de personnes-ressources locales, ambassadeurs de la CCMTDN, qui un document de questions et réponses, vous donnera un aperçu de ce qui aura une page de reconnaissance et plus lieu durant cette campagne. https:// encore! Il sera mis à jour au fur et à www.facebook.com/BaseHalifax/vid- mesure que les ressources seront dis- eos/2463981493902412/ ponibles. Jetez-y un coup d’œil! www. Nous sommes notamment ravis d’an- tridentnewspaper.com/ndwcc2020 noncer deux nouvelles ressources en Joignez-vous à nous en ligne pour ligne cette année qui faciliteront votre cette campagne. Assurez-vous de participation plus que jamais! suivre la BFC Halifax sur Facebook (@ • ePledge : Pour la toute première BaseHalifax), Twitter (@CFBHalifax) fois, les membres de l’Équipe de la et Instagram (@cfbhalifax_bfchalifax) Défense peuvent faire un don en ligne pour obtenir des renseignements sur en utilisant ePledge, qui est un moy- les dons en ligne, la sollicitation à

Department of National Defence is making sure military spouses and partners have more job opportunities By DND

The Department of National Defence have options for transferring my job, Sajjan, Minister of National Defence . streams such as information man- is making it easier for military spous- finding a new job, or putting my job on “Military partners—mostly women— agement and information technology es and common-law partners to find hold while on a temporary posting. My face a high degree of career instability (IM/IT), procurement, materiel man- secure and meaningful jobs. Today, employer is across Canada, and there as a result of the frequent relocations. agement, language teaching, health the Military Spouse Employment Initia- are many opportunities to grow within This initiative creates better options services, administration, and general tive will open up opportunities for them the Department of National Defence for military spouses to find good jobs services, as well as general trades and across the entire federal public service. community. I feel extremely secure in and benefits within the federal pub- labour. The average military family relocates my career, and I’m proud to be contrib- lic service, and is exactly the kind of The initiative supports several three times more often than the average uting to my own pension and making tangible support that helps improve objectives outlined in Canada’s defence Canadian family. This means uprooting a career for myself.” Opening up the the overall wellbeing of the military policy, Strong, Secured, Engaged. Those their lives, changing their routines, employment inventory to the entire families who contribute so much to our objectives seek to support military and encountering new challenges on federal public service will ensure there country. Employing a Canadian mili- families by addressing and alleviating a regular basis. As a result, it can be are more stories like Justine’s. tary spouse is a wise strategic decision the employment challenges that they very challenging for partners of serv- Further, at the Department of Na- for any employer. Military life teaches face when relocating across Canada. ing members to secure continuous tional Defence, military partners can our Canadian Armed Forces families The Military Spouse Employment and meaningful employment. To help now be considered as a hiring option to organize, adapt, manage, and work Initiative has won the Most Effective address this challenge, in 2018, the ahead of other candidates (with the within a team, and any military spouse Recruitment Strategy silver award Department of National Defence creat- exception of those with priority entitle- will arrive at their new job with those at the Canadian HR Awards 2020. ed the Military Spousal Employment ments or preference) if they meet all of essential skills well-developed. By The Military Spousal Employment Initiative to identify job opportunities the essential qualifications for the job. hiring a military spouse, employers are Initiative is a complement to a wide at the Department of National Defence. “Our Defence Policy, Strong, Secure, strengthening Canada and Canadian range of services available to military Today’s announcement expands upon Engaged, puts the care of members business lines,” said Jody Thomas, Dep- spouses through Canadian Forces the initiative offering the entire Public of the Canadian Armed Forces and uty Minister of National Defence. Morale and Welfare Services and local Service access to a talented workforce. their families at its core. Today, on The inventory is open exclusively to Military Family Resource Centres. The initiative has already proven Military Family Appreciation Day, spouses and common-law partners of These services include the flagship Mil- to ease some of the stress felt by many we continue to build on our efforts to serving CAF members, who either live itary Spousal Employment Network, military families, including Justine support the families who serve along- at the military member’s place of duty launched in 2018. The Military Spousal Walker’s. “I’m very grateful for my job, side those in uniform, and the Military or live separately for military reasons. Employment Network boasts over 3,200 and I definitely wouldn’t have it if it Spousal Employment Initiative is an The CAF member must belong to the military spouse participants and show- wasn’t for the Military Spouse Employ- important step to the commitment. Regular Force or to the Reserve Force cases national and virtual employers ment Initiative,” said Justine Walker, Military spouses and common-law on Class C service or Class B reserve interested in hiring military spouses who works as a compensation assistant partners will have more exposure service of more than 180 consecutive through an online platform and virtual at National Defence. A military spouse, helping them increase the likelihood days. Those who meet the above crite- and in-person. Last year, just over 25 Justine says her full-time position of gaining meaningful employment, ria are eligible to apply online to the percent of military spouses who partic- gives her security, both now and in the wherever they are posted in the coun- inventory. ipated were hired through the Military future. “When we get posted again, I’ll try,” said The Honourable Harjit S. The pool of talent includes many Spousal Employment Initiative. TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 5, 2020 6 CFB Halifax hosts blood Plays Abbigail By Garth Paul Ukrainetz, donor clinic Poet laureate of the Blackmud Creek

So many Defence Team members donated blood in support of our communities EDITOR’S NOTE: Amazing Grace how sweet the sound on September 18. Our latest Canadian Ukrainetz wrote the following That fills the world half way around Blood Services clinic, which took place at poem as a tribute to the late SLt Her highland cushion pressed to side Stadacona’s CF Health Services Centre Abbigail Cowbrough. He was Like Nova Scotia, filled with pride (Atlantic), reached 120% of its donation inspired to do so after seeing a targets. Bravo Zulu to our local Defence video of SLt Cowbrough playing And waving tall above her head community, volunteers and healthcare Amazing Grace on her bagpipes Her maple leaf of crimson red practitioners for their dedication to this from the deck of HMCS Freder- On sea of blue a sky of cloud important cause, especially during these icton, just a few days before her Her mother and her father proud challenging times. tragic death. While standing firm with pipe and bag On dancing shadow of the flag SAVE THE DATE: the next Canadian Blood Services clinic will take place on Published by permission of the Her heart as big as ship’s full sail November 20 on Base. For more information and to book your appointment now, author. In gentle wind plays Abbigail. please visit www.blood.ca. SYDNEY MACLEOD, BASE PUBLIC AFFAIRS INTERN

CFB Halifax Storm Line Old Fish Shed in Please note that the CFB Halifax Storm Lines (902-721-8325 and 902-706-7830) and 12 Wing Shearwater Storm Line (902-720-1305) can be called for information the Fog on Base and Wing openings, closures and delays. The Storm Lines are updated by 6 a.m. daily. Our CFB Halifax social media sites (Twitter, Facebook and Ins- By The Steel Spirit tagram) will also be updated in the event of a Base closure or delayed opening. Bill Murphy grew up in Truro, Nova Scotia. He joined the Army Re- @BaseHalifax @cfbhalifax_bfchalifax @CFBHalifax serve on the day he turned 16 and was sworn into the regular army when he was eight days over 17 in 1961. Bill served for a bit over 21 years, did a full 1 year tour in Egypt UNEF 1 and 2 full tours with UNEF 2 and UNDOF (Egypt and Syria). He also served 4 1/2 years in Germany with 1 RCHA Signal Troop. “Remembrance is usually near the surface of my thinking and I often think of the fine people who I had the honour of serving with. A large number of them are now gone. If I had a bucket list, #1 I would go back to the Middle East so I could visit 1 more time, with the UNEF 1 men who are buried in the Canadian Section of the Gaza War cemetery.” Post military life, Bill spent most of his time farming. Upon turning 65 he realized that he could no longer keep going at the physical pace required. They sold the farm and moved. “Without my cows I was more or less lost until I got it in my head that I wanted to paint something.” At the age of 70, Bill started to paint. Artwork submissions by Military & First Responder Services. The Steel Spirit is always looking for new and emerging artists with and without experience, from every background and every age. For more information or if you would like to be involved, please visit: www.thesteelspirit.ca

MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDER SERVICES MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDER SERVICES 7 TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 5, 2020 Un marin trouve l’expérience de l’Arctique extraordinaire Par Lt Michel Thomassin, Public Affairs Officer Officier des affaires publiques

Cette année, NCSM Ville de Québec tout en étant payé, et je n’ai pas à travail, c’est les collègues. Vous pouvez sante pour le m 1 Pitman et l’équipage a participé à l’opération NANOOK-TU- déménager tous les deux ou trois ans créer des liens à vie avec des personnes du NCSM Ville de Québec. En raison UGAALIK 2020 dans le Nord canadien comme d’autres éléments des Forces avec lesquelles vous n’avez navigué de la pandémie actuelle de COVID-19 et ce fut une première expérience pour armée canadienne (FAC). » que pendant une courte période. La et des restrictions associées en place, le technicien responsable en génie des Pour le m 1 Pitman, le métier de ses plupart de mes meilleurs amis, je les ai l’opération NANOOK-TUUGAALIK armes, le Maître de 1re classe (m 1) rêves est ce qu’il fait présentement. « rencontrés grâce à la MRC. » 2020 a été un déploiement plus court Matthew Pitman. Le métier de technicien en génie des L’opération NANOOK-TUUGAA- que les années précédentes, sans visites « Ce déploiement est particulier car armes convient particulièrement aux LIK se déroule chaque année et est la de port ni activités de relations com- tout en étant chez soi, on a vraiment personnes manuelles qui aiment tra- principale opération des Forces armées munautaires. Cependant, le m 1 Pitman l’impression d’être à l’étranger. C’est vailler avec de l’équipement mécanique canadiennes dans cette région isolée. et ses collègues ont adopté plusieurs très dépaysant. » et électronique comme les systèmes de « L’opération signifie pour moi la mesures, y compris des routines de Originaire d’Eastern Passage en radar, de sonar, de communication et protection de notre souveraineté et de nettoyage accrues, pour atténuer les Nouvelle-Écosse, il s’est enrôlé dans la de réseau à bord du navire. » nos intérêts dans le Nord, la coopéra- risques liés au COVID-19 et assurer le Marine royale canadienne (MRC) il y a Habitué des déploiements, il a par- tion avec les autochtones et de faire succès de l’opération. un peu plus de 17 ans. couru les océans et a visité des dizaines preuve de détermination dans le dos- « Nous sommes ici pour servir et « J’ai joint la MRC car j’ai l’occa- de pays sur tous les continents, mais sier du passage du Nord-Ouest. » protéger et c’est exactement ce que sion de voyager dans le monde entier selon lui, « la meilleure partie de ce Bref, cette expérience fut enrichis- nous continuerons à faire. »

Fire Prevention Week 2020 By National Fire Prevention Association

Fire Prevention Week 2020 runs onto stove burners and catch fi- AND PRACTICE • Going to your outdoor meeting from October 4 – 10. This year’s theme Wear short, close-fitting, or tight- Home fire escape planning should place is Serve Up Safety in the Kitchen. The ly rolled sleeves when cooking include the following: • Calling 9-1-1 or the local emergen- National Fire Protection Association • Have a kid-free zone of at least • Drawing a map of each level of cy number from a cell phone or a has created the following list of fire pre- 3 feet (1 metre) around the stove the home, showing all doors and neighbor’s phone vention ideas for people to use in order and areas where hot food or windows to make their home, businesses, and drink is prepared or carried. • Going to each room and pointing HEATING places of recreation safer for everyone. to the two ways out Heating equipment is one of the lead- SMOKE ALARMS • Making sure someone will help ing causes of home fires during the COOKING Smoke alarms detect and alert people children, older adults, and people winter months. Cooking is the leading cause of home to a fire in the early stages. Smoke with disabilities wake up and get • Space heaters are the type of fires and home fire injuries. Thanks- alarms can mean the difference be- out equipment most often involved in giving is the leading day for fires tween life and death in a fire. • Teaching children how to escape home heating equipment fires. involving cooking equipment. on their own in case you cannot • All heaters need space. Keep • The leading cause of fires in the • Working smoke alarms cut the help them anything that can burn at least 3 kitchen is unattended cooking. risk of dying in a home fire in • Establishing a meeting place feet (1 meter) away from heating • Stay in the kitchen when you half. outside and away from the home equipment. are frying, boiling, grilling, or • Install smoke alarms in every where everyone can meet after • Have a 3-foot (1-metre) kid-free broiling food. sleeping room, outside each sep- exiting zone around open fires and space • If you are simmering, baking, or arate sleeping area, and on every • Having properly installed and heaters. roasting food, check it regularly level of the home, including the maintained smoke alarms • Purchase and use only portable and stay in the home. basement. • Pushing the smoke alarm button space heaters listed by a qualified • Always keep a lid nearby when • Test smoke alarms at least once a to start the drill • Practicing what testing laboratory. cooking. If a small grease fire month using the test button. to do in case there is smoke: Get • Have a qualified professional starts, slide the lid over the pan • Make sure everyone in the home low and go. Get out fast. install heating equipment. and turn off the burner. Leave understands the sound of the • Practicing using different ways • Maintain heating equipment the pan covered until it’s cool. smoke alarm and knows how to out and closing doors behind you and chimneys by having them • Keep anything that can catch fire respond. as you leave cleaned and inspected by a qual- away from your stovetop. • Never going back for people, pets, ified professional at least once a • Loose clothing can hang down HOME FIRE ESCAPE PLANNING or things year. TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 5, 2020 8 New training facility at CFB Halifax helps student sailors prepare for the future By RCN PA

With the completion of a new naval to the modernization and digitiza- complex were completed in 2015 and our greenhouse gas emissions and sav- training facility at CFB Halifax, the tion of the naval training system.” 2016, respectively. The main entrance ing on energy costs while supporting Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) next On the back wall of the building, to CFB Halifax’s Stadacona property the needs of a modern navy. In total, generation of sailors had more to look a large mural highlights the vast was also realigned to improve traffic DND’s recent investments in CFB Hal- forward to than classwork when they history of the RCN in Halifax, flow for both Defence Team members ifax infrastructure have helped create returned to training this summer. with ship silhouettes and images working on Base and local residents economic opportunities for the com- CFB Halifax’s newest building is a of Halifax Harbour from decades transiting through the neighbourhood. munity, and a more cohesive, modern, modern, functional, and green 9,500- past. The mural was designed by By modernizing and greening our de- and functional campus for personnel m2 training facility designed to meet Department of National Defence fence infrastructure, we are reducing stationed at the Base. the educational requirements of a 21st employee Shelly Gillis, with images century navy. Completed in May 2020, from the Naval Museum of Halifax. this $57.8-million facility provides “In Halifax, we are proud of our space for sailors to study, learn, and identity as a military town and CFB develop the skills they need to support Halifax is integral to the fabric of our the RCN’s naval operations at home city,” said Andy Fillmore, the Member and abroad. of Parliament for Halifax. “With the The facility’s main tenant, Naval completion of this new naval training Fleet School (Atlantic), welcomed the facility, the federal government is first sailors for training in June. The continuing to provide the members building features a large, shared train- of the Canadian Armed Forces with ing space, auditorium, and classrooms the infrastructure, resources, and for formal learning, as well as hands- support they need to do their import- on learning with naval equipment, ant work on behalf of our nation.” including a small arms simulator. To Aside from the benefits for sailors, provide sailors with realistic training this project also helped contribute to while ashore, the inside of the build- the local Halifax economy. “Completed ing also features a three-storey train- on time and on budget by local coming area that mimics the interior of a pany, Bird Construction, this project ship. has created around 160 jobs during In the words of Capt(N) Jason Boyd, construction and will help reduce Commander Naval Personnel and DND’s greenhouse gas emissions Training Group, the facility provides, in our region,” said MP Fillmore. “the adaptability and flexibility to This naval facility is the most recent A classroom in CFB Halifax’s new naval The naval training facility’s multi-floor develop and support the instruction of a number of infrastructure proj- training facility. Close Engagement Ammunition Simu- of our sailors so they are ready to ects at CFB Halifax that consolidated CPL RENZO RUIZ HAAS, FORMATION IMAGING lation System (CEASS) trainer includes meet the needs of our Fleet, now accommodation, training, and support SERVICES modifiable spaces that mimic the interi- and into the future.” According to facilities into three new buildings. or of a Royal Canadian Navy vessel. Capt(N) Boyd, the completion of A personnel support facility and a CPL RENZO RUIZ HAAS, FORMATION IMAGING the facility is a “tremendous boon new Junior Ranks accommodation SERVICES

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The new Common Support Training Facility’s main tenant is the Naval Fleet School (Atlantic). The building features a large, shared training space, auditorium, and classrooms for formal learning. CPL RENZO RUIZ HAAS, FORMATION IMAGING SERVICES Le nouveau centre d’instruction à la BFC Halifax permet de mieux préparer les marins de demain Par le MRC AP

Grâce à l’achèvement des travaux au du Groupe du personnel et d’instruction locale, Bird Construction, ce projet a BFC Halifax a aussi été réalignée afin nouveau centre d’instruction navale à de la Marine, le centre offre « l’adapt- généré la création d’environ 160 em- d’améliorer la circulation tant pour les la BFC Halifax, les marins de demain abilité et la souplesse nécessaires pour plois durant la phase de construction membres de l’Équipe de la Défense trade la Marine royale canadienne (MRC) développer et appuyer l’instruction de et contribuera à réduire les émissions vaillant à la Base que pour les résidents avaient beaucoup plus à découvrir nos marins afin qu’ils soient prêts à de gaz à effet de serre du ministre de la de la région qui traversent le quartier. que le contenu de leurs cours lors de la répondre aux besoins de notre flotte, Défense nationale (MDN) dans notre Enfin, en modernisant et en écologisant reprise de leur instruction cet été. aujourd’hui et à l’avenir. » Selon le région, » a ajouté le député Fillmore. nos infrastructures de défense, nous L’édifice le plus récent de la BFC Hal- Capv Boyd, l’achèvement du centre Cette installation navale est la plus réduisons nos émissions de gaz à effet ifax est un centre d’instruction mod- est « l’un des grands avantages de la récente d’une série de projets d’infra- de serre et les coûts liés à l’énergie, erne, fonctionnel et écologique d’une modernisation et de la numérisation structure réalisés à la BFC Halifax tout en répondant aux besoins d’une superficie de 9 500 m2 qui a été conçu du système d’instruction navale. » pour regrouper les installations de marine moderne. Dans l’ensemble, les pour répondre aux besoins en matière Sur le mur arrière de l’édifice, une logement, d’instruction et de soutien investissements récents du MDN dans d’instruction de la marine du 21e siè- grande muraille illustre la longue dans trois nouveaux édifices. Un centre les infrastructures de la BFC Halifax cle. Achevé en mai 2020 et construit au histoire de la MRC à Halifax, avec des de soutien du personnel et un nouveau ont permis de créer des emplois dans la coût de 57,8 millions de dollars, il offre silhouettes de navire et des images complexe de logements à l’intention des région et d’offrir au personnel en poste aux marins un espace où ils peuvent du port d’Halifax au cours des décen- caporaux et des soldats ont été achevés à la Base un complexe plus cohérent, étudier, apprendre et acquérir les com- nies. La muraille a été conçue par une en 2015 et 2016, respectivement. L’entrée moderne et fonctionnel. pétences dont ils auront besoin pour employée du ministère de la Défense na- principale du site de Stadacona de la appuyer les opérations navales de la tionale, Shelly Gillis, à partir d’images MRC au pays et à l’étranger. fournies par le Musée naval d’Halifax. Le principal occupant de l’édifice, « À Halifax, nous sommes fiers de notre l’École navale (Atlantique), a accueilli identité en tant que ville militaire, et ses premiers stagiaires en juin. Les la BFC Halifax fait partie intégrante installations comprennent un grand de la structure de notre ville, » a dé- espace d’instruction partagé, un au- claré Andy Fillmore, député d’Halifax. ditorium et des salles de classe pour « Grâce à la construction de ce nouveau l’apprentissage formel, et il est possi- centre d’instruction navale, le gouver- ble pour les stagiaires d’acquérir une nement fédéral continue de fournir aux expérience pratique avec l’équipement membres des Forces armées cana- naval sur place, dont un simulateur diennes les infrastructures, les ressou- d’armes légères. Les marins peuvent rces et le soutien dont ils ont besoin aussi s’entraîner de façon réaliste pen- pour accomplir leur important travail dant qu’ils sont à terre, car l’intérieur au nom de notre pays. » de l’édifice comporte également une Outre les avantages qu’il présente zone d’entraînement de trois étages qui pou les marins, ce projet a aussi per- reproduit l’intérieur d’un navire. mis de stimuler l’économie locale Pour reprendre les mots du capitaine d’Halifax. Réalisé dans le respect des The mural on the Gottingen Street-facing, exterior back wall of the new CFB Halifax naval de vaisseau Jason Boyd, commandant délais et du budget par une entreprise training facility, which highlights the Royal Canadian Navy’s history in Halifax. CPL RENZO RUIZ HAAS, FORMATION IMAGING SERVICES TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 5, 2020 10 Into the Deep: HMCS Victoria returns to sea By Peter Mallett Staff Writer

HMCS Victoria achieved another warships and submarines. It is a game milestone last week as part of its ongo- changer for the class,” said Capt(N) ing sea trials. Ouellet. With the diesel electric submarine The Force Commander also congrat- operating on the surface near Esqui- ulated the crew of Victoria, military malt, a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter and civilian workers from FMF CB, the hovered above to practice transferring Formation Technical Authority, Bab- equipment and personnel – a first for a cock Canada, Seaspan Victoria Ship- Victoria-class submarine and this new yards, and the Government of Canada’s helicopter. Director General Maritime Equipment “This serial allowed both units to Program for preparing Victoria for its update their standard operating pro- return to sea. cedures for helicopter transfer with “It is also important to recognize this new airframe,” said Capt(N) Jean HMCS Chicoutimi and its crew who Stéphane Ouellet, Commander Cana- played a critical role in supporting dian Submarine Force. “The submarine crew gained valuable experience from this interaction.” Victoria and its 48-person crew returned to sea Sept.18 after a five-year hiatus in dry dock where it underwent routine maintenance, repairs, and upgrades. “The return of HMCS Victoria to sea marked a significant achievement for the Canadian Submarine Force and its submarine enterprise partners. It is the result of our collective hard work, Faces of the Base: resilience, determination, and dedication,” said Capt(N) Ouellet. That return also marked the re- CPO2 Hugh Webber sumption of Canadian submarine op- Meet one of our newest #FaceofBaseHFX: CPO2 Hugh Webber. CPO2 erations following a pause that began Webber is the Clinical Company Sergeant Major (CCSM) at Canadian in 2018 when HMCS Windsor returned Forces Health Services Centre (Atlantic). His role includes coordinating from a Mediterranean deployment. development of Medical Techs, Lab Techs and Diagnostic Imaging Techs, Eleven other personnel are on board through coaching on difficult tasks and providing insight to the succession Victoria for the trials including sub- planning for all personnel within the clinic’s Primary Care and Diag- mariners in training and Sea Training nostics Therapeutics Services team. CPO2 Webber is also the new CFB staff. Halifax Blood Donor Coordinator Liaison Officer. This secondary duty In addition, personnel from the involves liaising with CFB Halifax, 12 Wing Shearwater and Canadian Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Blood Services to plan and organize Blood Donor Clinics within our local Breton (FMF CB) were embarked to Victoria, especially towards the end of Defence community. CPO2 Webber feels great about this additional duty, conduct specific equipment trials. the repair work period when the Victo- as it directly ties in to Canadians’ health and wellbeing. Bravo Zulu CPO2 After conducting trials at sea and ria crew was required to commence its Webber, and thank you for everything you do for the Base and our local damage control exercises, Victoria modified quarantine.” added Capt(N) Defence Team. returned alongside to address some Ouellet. issues discovered during the trials Those directly involved in the sea tri- before continuing on with the dived als have been adhering to a COVID-19 portion of the program. quarantine protocol with strict control At-sea trials test most major me- of who can embark the submarine. It chanical and combat systems such involves in-home quarantine for seven as propulsion, steering, sonars, and days prior to embarking and COVID-19 periscopes. It is also an occasion to testing that has so far yielded no posi- Army cadets re-familiarize the crew to working in tive tests. a submarine environment as not all “Returning a submarine to sea is evolutions can be simulated alongside always challenging; however, the or in the trainers. COVID-19 pandemic added an addition- accepting new Victoria will also conduct a deep al level of complexity to that process dive scheduled for October to ensure which we had never experienced be- the submarine is watertight and fore,” said Capt(N) Ouellet. confirm all of its on-board systems are Following completion of the sea members operational at its maximum allowable trials, the focus for Victoria will be to depth. train new submariners while contribut- By 3036 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps As part of the five-year work period, ing to continental defence, said Capt(N) Victoria received the new BQQ-10 so- Ouellet. The 3036 Sackville Lions us to set up a registration and in- nar, also used on board United States The next major milestone for the RCEME Royal Canadian Army formation phone call: cadets3036@ Navy attack submarines, and a new Canadian Submarine Force will occur Cadet Corps will be accepting gmail.com. There are no registra- battery. in the coming months with the antic- new youth between the ages of 12-18 tion fees. For more information, “This new state-of-the-art sonar sys- ipated return to sea of Windsor on the to join the cadet corps. email [email protected] or tem will radically improve our ability East coast. New cadets are welcome to email go to Facebook.com/cadets3036 to detect, classify, and track quiet 11 TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 5, 2020

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The Back to School season as kids air is associated with helping to pre- certainly impacts us and shapes us vent depression, improved mood and into our adulthood. So many say they better concentration. Take advantage find fresh motivation and kick start of Nova Scotia’s remarkable season new beginnings come the fall season. and go for a fall hike in the Cape Bret- As Gretchen Rubin, author of The on Highlands or apple picking in the Happiness Project says, “September Annapolis Valley. Take in the foliage, is the other January.” In other words, the chilly mornings and all things this may be the perfect time to re-eval- pumpkin-scented. uate our goals, embrace a fresh start and focus on our self-care routines. LOCAL PRODUCE As daylight gets shorter and the The change in the season is the best air gets cooler, our time outdoors time to adjust your eating habits. Go becomes far and few between as we to your local market and pick up fresh Acute care training grasp on to the last days of summer. fall produce, like squash, root vege- Our self-care routine in the fall looks tables, beets and apples. Using these quite different than in the summer, ingredients will help you gain fresh where we leave the memories of enthusiasm for mealtime. reboots for RCN staycations, beach days, hikes and campfires behind for evenings cozied MORNING ROUTINE By Peter Mallett, up inside with a book. Fall brings busier days and demand- The Lookout Staff ing priorities. Set your alarm for five LAYER UP minutes earlier to enjoy your cup of Don’t let the crisp air keep you in coffee on the back deck as a gift before Medical staff aboard Pacific Fleet depending on a ship’s location.” - get dressed up in your warm layers the demands on the day take over. warships are improving their readi- They trained in a simulated envi- and spend time outdoors. The fresh ness to handle life-and-death emergen- ronment with simulated patients, but cies at sea. Capt Doucette said the supplies and Three Physician Assistants and six medication used by students were the Medical Technicians recently com- same ones available on a ship. pleted a four-day Acute Care Team Students were divided into three Training course from August 25 to teams with their skills put to the test 28 at Albert Head Training Facili- dealing with scenarios that included ty. This group of students were the traumatic injuries and medical emer- October is Healthy first to complete the training held in gencies. Esquimalt. Previously courses have “Students were evaluated on their been held in Vancouver but due to the medical skill in evaluating the pa- global COVID-19 pandemic organiz- tient, the medical interventions they Workplace Month ers had to switch gears and offered performed, and the ongoing plan for the course locally to Equimalt-based patient care,” said Capt Doucette. By Victoria Stead medical staff. The 6th installment The course was delivered by Physi- P.Dt., A/Health Promotion Manager of the course is being planned for cians, Critical Care Nursing Officers, later this fall. Course organizers say Physician Assistants, and Medical We spend a substantial part of our • Eat right. Explore the possibility instruction focused on enhancing Technicians from the Fleet Support day in the workplace, usually seated of keeping free healthy fruits on the skill set and knowledge of ship’s Medical Unit, 1 Canadian Field Hospi- and often stressed out. We may not hand, or take turns buying for medical teams and their ability to tal, and the Canadian Forces Trauma think much of it, or we simply accept your colleagues. Hold a healthy operate successfully in a navy-specific Training Centre (West) of Vancouver. it as the nature of our work. But potluck at lunchtime to inspire environment. Physical distancing and health spending our days like this can put better eating habits. Make water Captain Irene Doucette of Canadian protection measures were in place strains on our mental and physical more accessible by setting up a Forces Health Services (Pacific), a throughout the course, which Capt health over time, ultimately impact- water cooler close to your work Physician Assistant employed within Doucette said presented a separate ing quality of work. This October is station, and set daily hydration Fleet Support Medical Unit and work- challenge to students in delivering Healthy Workplace Month, the best goals. ing for Coastal Forces, helped with high-quality medical care in a pan- time to make a change in your work- • Improve your space. Bring in a the coordination of the event and also demic environment. place. Introducing healthy practices couple of low maintenance plants acted as an in-class mentor for the stu- “Some of the scenarios also includ- into the workplace has many bene- to purify the air. Make sure that dents. She says the rationale behind ed simulated patients with COVID19- fits, from improved mental health your workplace is clean and hy- the training is to fill an important like symptoms with students being and higher levels of creativity to giene-equipped, with tissues and gap, in that land-based units of the challenged to work in full Personal decreased healthcare costs and less hand sanitizer readily available. CAF have received similar training Protective Equipment,” said Capt staff turnover. Even the smallest (for land based operations) for several Doucette. of changes can have a great impact Putting changes like these into years but failed to address the various Aside from scenario-based learning, on your overall wellbeing, so here practice is conducive to a healthier demands of at-sea operations. The students also participated in several are some ideas to get this October workplace as well as a healthier you, RCN is in the process of reviewing skills labs where they practised or started: so why not give it a try? this new training and its planned learned new skills such as wound roll-out across the Navy. Focus is also care, IV medication preparation, • Get active. Introduce standing http://healthyworkplacemonth.ca/ shifting to renewed training for our using ventilators, and doing chest desks or take opportunities to en/healthy-activity-ideas casualty clearers, the other import- needle decompression. get up for a stretch. Encourage ant members of the onboard medical Upon completion of the course, using breaks and lunches to move https://www.webmd.com/women/ team. students were presented with a certif- around; organize a walking group, features/10-tips-to-improve-your- “Being on board a ship with a crit- icate from the new Regional Surgeon, hit the gym, practice yoga, or even health-at-work#2 ically ill or injured patient is a very LCol Andrew Currie, and Pacific play a sport. Getting active with unique and demanding situation,” Fleet Surgeon, LCdr Mitchell Drake. a friend or in a group can help https://quickbooks.intuit.com/ she said. “Our ships sail in all weath- Students were also credited with to keep you motivated. Suggest a ca/resources/business/9-tips-for-a- er conditions, often with prolonged Continuing Professional Education walking meeting on a nice day. healthy-workplace/ evacuation times that could last days Credits for the course. 13 TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 5, 2020 Keep your world small By Padre Lt(N) Stephen Cogswell, 12 Wing / FDU(A)

Ever felt overwhelmed? And I as though it’s sitting on your chest, big picture, lest it crush you, and in food to eat, clothes to wear, the very don’t mean in just the garden-variety just do one thing. Put your feet on the its place dial in on the small picture. necessities of life. Valid stuff. And sense of that word. I’m talking about floor. Make your bed. Get dressed. He goes on to say, “There’s two ways Jesus’ teaching to them is tied up overwhelmed in that head-spinning, Have a coffee. Tie your shoes. Dial you can look at BUD/S (Navy Seal ba- in this single verse from the Bible: jaw-clenching, heart-pounding kind in on these seemingly microscopic sic training). It’s 180 days long. Or you “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for of way. I know I’ve felt that way things, and refuse to think too far can look at it as a sunrise and a sun- tomorrow will bring its own worries. at times, and I bet you have too. down the road. set, 180 times… Just make it to your Today’s trouble is enough for to- When we’re in those kinds of spaces, Recently, I came across a memo- next meal, because they have to feed day.” Matthew chapter six, verse 34. what do we do? What is our strategy rable way of managing the feeling of you every six hours.” And if you’re At the heart of it, the Navy SEAL to keep going when we feel like, well, being overwhelmed. Here’s what a able to shrink your world to that size, instructor and Jesus are saying the we can’t keep going? There’s plenty retired Navy SEAL instructor said your chances of success at BUD/S ris- same thing. Keep your world small, of tools in the box we might employ, when asked why many candidates quit es dramatically. If your world is huge, tomorrow isn’t even here yet so stop from prayer or meditation, practicing during basic training. “Time and time you’ll tend to struggle to deal with it. worrying about it. Today’s trou- positive self-talk, even tactical breath- again, the answer I got from students However, if your world is kept small, ble is enough for today. Dial in on ing. These can all be helpful tools at was they got overwhelmed.” They your odds of success are high. the little picture and make it your our disposal. But I’ll let you in on a were overwhelmed, swamped with Interestingly enough, many years practice to refuse to worry about life hack that has served me well in too many tasks, too many stressors, ago Jesus was addressing a crowd the view at 30,000 feet. Choose to overwhelming times. It sounds pretty and too much pressure. And in the of people who were feeling the same focus on what’s right in front of you. simple but here goes: do what you can face of it all, they simply shut down. that we often do; worried, weary and Keep your world small, do the next do. I’ll frequently hear my wife say So what’s his remedy for overwhelmed overwhelmed about getting through thing, all the while trusting that God it in a same-but-different way, “just candidates? Do what you can do. Just the day. Except their apprehensions not only knows our needs, but is more do the next thing.” This means when do the next thing. In Navy SEAL speak were connected to the very basics than able to help us in our need. the weight of a hundred things feels - “Make your world small.” Forget the of life. Things like having enough

Bacon-wrapped Brussels Base Logistics TEME personnel sprouts with creamy volunteer for the Truck Convoy

Bravo Zulu to Base Logistics (BLog) lemon dip TEME members and volunteers for their support of this year’s Truck Convoy By Jamie MacMillan, for Special Olympics Nova Scotia! The Cook, Juno Catering Truck Convoy is an international one-day celebration where the trucking industry raises funds and awareness for Special Enjoy some fresh Brussels sprouts from your local farmer’s market with Olympics athletes. On September 19, the this recipe the whole family will love. Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Nova Scotia took place in accordance with INGREDIENTS: public health guidelines and regulations. 18 medium Brussels sprouts (about 1 1/2 lbs) Thank you, BLog and TEME, for your Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper contributions and service. #ReadyTo- 1 12-oz package center-cut bacon (about 18 strips) Help For more information on the 2020 ¼ cup pure maple syrup, plus 1/2 cup more for serving Truck Convoy, click here: www.truck- ½ cup mayonnaise convoyns.ca Here, Blog Cdr Aral takes Zest of 1/2 lemon, plus 2 tsp juice part in the 2020 Truck Convoy for Special Crushed red pepper flakes Olympics Nova Scotia. SUBMITTED DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Trim the stem ends from the Brussels sprouts, and halve lengthwise. Put them in a medium bowl, and toss with 1 tea- spoon salt.

2. Lay the bacon strips next to each other on a work surface. Brush lib- erally with about 1/2 the maple syrup, then halve crosswise. Wrap each Volunteering for a great cause Brussels sprout half with 1 strip of bacon, syrup-side out, so the seam is on During this year’s Truck Convoy for the flat side. Place the sprouts seam-side down on a rimmed baking sheet, Special Olympics Nova Scotia, Base leaving a bit of space between them. Brush them with a bit more syrup, Logistics (BLog) TEME members vol- and grind a little black pepper on top. Roast, rotating the baking sheet unteered their time and effort to raise halfway through, until the bacon is crisp and the sprouts are tender when funds and awareness for Special Olym- pierced with the tip of a knife, about 30 minutes. pics athletes. From left: TEME volunteers Pte Avoine, MCpl Tackaberry, Avr 3. Meanwhile, mix the mayonnaise, most of the lemon zest and all the lem- Heighes, MCpl Anthony, Cpl Motty and on juice in a small serving dish. Sprinkle the remaining lemon zest on top. MCpl Dempsey proudly stand together Put about 1/2 cup maple syrup in a second small serving dish, and stir in for this special event. as much black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes as you like. SUBMITTED 4. Transfer the sprouts to a platter, and serve with the lemon mayonnaise and peppered maple syrup, for dipping. 14 TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 5, 2020

Sports & Fitness

RCN Sports History: Strong season for NRS Aldergrove By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

The softball team from the Naval THIS MONTH IN RCN SPORTS 2006 - CPO2 Cheryl Kern was named with helping her players make big Radio Station Aldergrove had an HISTORY the CAF Female Coach of the Year af- progress in a short amount of time, impressive 1949 season, winning the ter a string of successful seasons with while keeping the team accessible to Lower Fraser Valley Senior B cham- 1964 - The rugby team from Shear- the slo-pitch Mariners women’s team, players of different skill levels. For the pionship and coming within inches of water, known for reviving the sport which had a combined roster from 2006 season, the Mariners had the best the Lower Mainland crown. among military members on the east CFB Halifax, 12 Wing Shearwater, and record and won the playoff tourna- The Aldergrove sailors started their coast, defeated the Halifax Rugby Club the Fleet. CPO2 Kern was credited ment in the city league they played in. championship climb by ousting the 17-9 on October 18 to win the Maritime Langley Athletics in a best of three Open Championship. They shut Green- semi-final series in the Lower Fraser wood out 31-0 earlier in the month for Valley League. In the finals, the heav- the armed forces Maritime title and the ily favoured Aldergrove Otters, a ci- chance to meet the Haligonians for the vilian club, took the first game 9-3, but open title. This put the naval airmen the Navy came back to win the second against the Montreal Wanderers at the by an 8-6 count. In the deciding game, end of the month for an unsuccessful the NRS jumped into an early lead by shot at the Eastern Canada MacTier notching seven runs in the first three Trophy. They lost 16-3. innings, and didn’t look back from there. The final score was 7-2 and the 1987 - The 87/88 Cock of the Fleet nine-man Navy team was awarded the sports season was beginning to heat Vic Tessaro trophy. up in October of 1987. The Fleet Bad- Following their big win in home minton Championship was held from territory, the sailors travelled to October 13-16, with HMCS Assiniboine Chilliwack in October to take part in taking a one-point victory over HMCS the Lower Mainland Championship Preserver in the finals. This was Tournament. Seven teams, all district followed up by the Basketball Cham- winners, were entered. Two succes- pionship from October 19-23, which sive wins over Vancouver wireless saw HMCS Athabaskan take the win and New Westminster advanced the over Assiniboine in the final, and then Navy into the sudden-death final Squash from October 26-30, where against the Chilliwack Army team, but HMCS Preserver bested Protecteur The Aldergrove Naval Radio Station softball team, champions of the Lower Fraser a back-and-forth game ended with the in the finals by six points. The end of Valley Senior B League. Back row, left to right: PO Jack Mooney, LS Stanley Johan- Army coming out on the winning end October saw HMCS Preserver in the sen, PO Henry Abercrombie, AB Garry Johnson, AB William Sorrell, PO George of a 10-8 score to take the tournament lead for COTF points, and they would Coghill and LS James Blight. Front row: LS Frank Barron, AB Sears, AB Charles and the title. maintain that lead to eventually take Barnes, John Zablosky (civilian worker at Aldergrove) and AB R. S. Carmichael. the trophy for the 87/88 season. CROWSNEST ARCHIVE 15 TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 5, 2020

The full group of current and former FDU(A) members, friends and family members who attended the Craig Blake Strength and Depth Fitness Challenge on September 18. MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA Divers remember PO2 Craig Blake at Fitness Challenge By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

This past May marked 10 years since organizer for the event in recent years, handful of former members and other CAF doctor. He said catching up with PO2 Craig Blake, an RCN clearance said the unit was determined to keep colleagues joining in, ended up feeling old colleagues, as well as members of diver, was killed in Afghanistan, but the annual tradition going in some quite appropriate at the 10-year-anni- PO2 Blake’s family at the race, was his memory lives on at his former unit form, even if it couldn’t happen in the versary of PO2 Blake’s death, he added. great, and pushing himself physically and with the many sailors who called usual format. Having the race right “It’s very important to us. Craig was was the perfect way to remember his him a friend, colleague and mentor. at FDU(A)’s home base, with only the a guy who had a locker here, he was friend. As they’ve done each September tight-knit diving community and a one of us and a buddy to a lot of people. “He was a great guy, of course, kind since 2011, personnel from Fleet Div- I didn’t know him personally, but his and level-headed, but it’s his energy ing Unit (Atlantic) got together re- presence is still very much felt here.” that made him stand out. Between the cently to honour PO2 Blake by taking S1 Littler also gave a thank-you to triathlons, and cycling, and hockey, part in one of his favourite activities – PSP Halifax for helping with the day, and his family, and still being involved triathlon. The PO2 Craig Blake Me- even though this year’s race wasn’t an in the community, we used to think morial Fitness challenge is normally official PSP sanctioned event. PSP staff ‘How does he do it?’” held at MacDonald Beach, but due were on hand to help wipe down equip- LCdr Neville Lockyer, FDU(A)’s new to COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s ment and with first-aid gear, while the Commanding Officer, echoed those event was pared down, had less par- Corporate Sponsorship team provided comments about PO2 Blake, and gave ticipants, and was held right outside refreshments and lunch for the day his personnel all the credit for organiz- FDU(A)’s main building in Shearwater courtesy of Tim Hortons, Sobeys and ing a great day in his memory. on September 18. Rather than the usu- FDU(A) Commanding Officer LCdr Nev- Domino’s Pizza, as well as prizes for “This is everything he believed in, al 300 metre swim, 6.5km bike ride and ille Lockyer, right, along with S1 Mark the winners. it’s physical fitness, it’s training, it’s 2km run, the race involved a shorter Littler, centre, presents the Craig Blake Among those participating in the camaraderie, and the spirit of Craig 500 metre run, 1km bike ride, and the Memorial Trophy to S1 Chris Trufal, race who called PO2 Blake a person- is strong here today. We’re happy we same 300 metre swim, for a short and who logged the best individual time for al friend was LCdr (Ret’d) Kharim could be here and abide by the COVID exciting race. the race. Schliewinsky, who was a clearance restrictions to allow this to happen,” S1 Mark Littler, FDU(A)’s main MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA diver at FDU(A) before becoming a he said.

FDU(A) organizers thanked PSP for helping to set up S3 Sarah Mason jumps into the harbour to complete This pared down version of the annual event took the course and providing support to the event. the swimming portion of the fitness challenge. place right at FDU(A) in Shearwater, rather than the MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA usual race course at MacDonald Beach. MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 5, 2020 16

Faces of the Base: Ashley Stewart Introducing another #FaceofBaseHFX: Ashley Stewart. Ashley is the PSP Halifax Acting Fitness, Sports and Rec- reation Manager at the Fleet Fitness and Sports Centre. She first started out at a Fitness and Sports Instructor at PSP in 2013, and then moved on to a Fitness and Sports Coordinator role in Shearwater. In her current role, Ashley manages the operations and delivery of Base physical fitness, recreation, sports and special activities that focus on enhancing the operational effectiveness of the #CAF. Since the gyms haven’t fully reopened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ashley and her team have been exploring new ways to expand their online presence and services, such as offering virtual workouts. PSP Halifax currently offers FORCE Testing, One-on-One online training, Fitness Classes, Unit PT, Inter-section sports, Spe- cialty Trade Evaluations, and have notably led the way nationally with their Live In daily workouts. This has allowed the PSP team to reach CAF members who typically don’t frequent gym facilities so that they can receive pro- gramming based on their individual needs, in addition to reaching Defence Team members working remotely. The changes brought on by the pandemic also allowed the PSP team to provide additional support to ships preparing for deployment and in quarantine with fitness programs and sports equipment to enhance morale. Ashley emphasizes how proud she is of her team “who have worked hard to adapt operating procedures and continue to provide excellent service” throughout a challenging time. Outside of her work, Ashley loves to spend time outdoors, swimming, biking and travelling with her family. Thank you, Ashley, for everything you do.