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Fitness in HMCS Fredericton

Crewmembers aboard HMCS Fredericton participate in a Tai-Jitsu session on the flight deck during Op REASSURANCE on February 2, 2020. Cpl Simon Arcand, CAF

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Did you know the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is getting a new op- erational dress uniform? The cur- rent uniform, known as the Naval Combat Dress (NCD), was initially developed in the early 2000s. It is a three-piece uniform made up of a heavyweight jacket with liner, trousers and a lightweight shirt. After almost two decades of use, we are working to see how we can make improvements. A sailor’s uniform is a source of pride. Wearing quality, well-fitting equipment and clothing are a boost to morale and enables RCN success on operations, which is what makes this project so important. The Department of National Defence and the RCN are currently trialling a new two-piece uniform, consisting of a long-sleeved shirt and pants. This new uniform is known as the Naval Enhanced Combat Uniform (NECU) and will replace the current operational dress. The new uniform will provide increased comfort, per- formance, and a better, more stream- lined fit overall, while functioning Royal Canadian Navy sailors dressed in the new Naval Enhanced Combat Uniform. in all operational environments. The SUBMITTED current shirt and jacket will be re- placed with the heavier-weight NECU as part of the trial. The goal is to step to making sure we get every- operational environments and chal- shirt, which will have a better fit, make sure that the views and opin- thing right. In the coming weeks, lenges they face. minimized bulk in the pockets and ions of members are factored into surveys and focus groups will be If you are a member of the RCN, improved functionality with current any final decisions. conducted to get members’ feedback you can expect to receive your new and future layers such as the Naval A lot of research is going into the on the NECU to ensure that deficien- uniform starting winter 2021 as you Wind & Rain ensemble. The trousers new design. Surveys were conducted cies were addressed. All this will go replace worn items of the current will have a modern cut and fit. on the current uniform to identify is- a long way towards a final uniform NCD. We anticipate the RCN should Approximately 400 naval members sues and deficiencies. We undertook that works well for all members of be completely outfitted over the fol- are currently wearing the new dress gender-based analysis, an important the RCN, and is well suited for the lowing three years.

New CO for HMCS Moncton

LCdr Vincent Pellerin assumed command of HMCS Moncton on February 6, 2020. The ship is painted in a Second World War disruptive paint scheme to commem- orate the 75th anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Atlantic. MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA February 24, 2020 TRIDENT News 3 RCN, RAN, and RNZN members celebrate Australia Day and Waitangi Day together in Bahrain

By Lt(N) Tony Wright, and Te Atihaunui a Pāpārangi iwi or CTF 150 Public Affairs Officer tribes. “I was very proud to lead this group Australia Day was January 26. New and share Maori culture with my col- Zealand’s national holiday, Waitangi leagues,” said POCWS Komene. “The Day, is February 6. Combined Task Haka has deep spiritual meaning and Force 150 (CTF 150) is a shore-based I was happy to share it with everyone headquarters made up of Royal Austra- at the event today, but also with my lian Navy (RAN), Royal Canadian Navy Australian and Canadian brothers who (RCN), and Royal New Zealand Navy performed it for the first time with me.” (RNZN) personnel based out of the After the Haka welcoming, the BBQ Kingdom of Bahrain. With the com- went into full swing. Guests were bined nature of the headquarters and treated to New Zealand lamb cutlets, the two national holidays being so close and Australian beef snags (sausages), together, it was decided to combine the kebabs, and beef sliders. For dessert, two and celebrate them on January Lamingtons and Pavlova. 30 with invited guests from Combined A Lamington is a square of sponge Maritime Forces (CMF) and Naval Sup- cake, coated in chocolate and rolled in port Activity (NSA) Bahrain. coconut. Everyone agrees that it comes CTF 150 is one of three combined task from Australia. forces within CMF. The 33-member na- Pavlova is a meringue dish with a soft tions of CMF work together to strength- and light inside and a crisp outer crust, en maritime security in the Middle East often topped with fruit and whipped Region, conducting maritime security cream. The dessert was named after operations, capacity building activities, Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova after The RCN’s LCdr Curtis MacAulay (left) cooks New Zealand lamb cutlets while the and regional engagement. she toured Australia and New Zealand RAN’s LCdr David Sinclair prepares to serve it to guests at the combined Australia In the late afternoon, the celebration in the 1920s. Day / Waitangi Day BBQ put on by CTF 150 at NSA Bahrain on January 30, 2020. began with opening remarks from RAN Much like Russel Crowe and Crowed SUBMITTED Cmdre Ray Leggatt, Commander of CTF House, there is national disagreement 150 and RNZN Capt(N) Sean Stewart, between Australia and New Zealand Deputy Commander of CTF 150. about the provenance of Pavlova, with Both officers welcomed the assembled each country convinced that it’s their guests from CMF and NSA Bahrain and national dish. Luckily there were no described the significance of Australia fights at the dessert table and the two Day and Waitangi Day to their respec- countries continue to agree to disagree. tive countries. Along with the great food and great In talking about Australia Day, Cmdre company, no Australian or New Zealand Leggatt spoke about the importance national holiday would be complete Australians place on coming together in without sports. Cricket was on the a relaxed atmosphere with family and agenda and guests were given a short friends, sharing food, and good times lesson on the finer points of the game and reflecting on what it is to be Aus- and given a chance to play. tralian. That was goal of this event; to As the sun began to set and guests share some of Australia with some of said their goodbyes, Cmdre Leggatt had the 33 nations that make up CMF." this to say. Capt(N) Stewart highlighted coming “This team has been away from home together as New Zealanders on Wait- for some time. This opportunity to cel- angi Day, honoring and respecting New ebrate our two countries, give ourselves Zealand’s heritage as a nation, and in some tastes of home, and share it with particular, the history of the Waitangi our friends here in Bahrain really dem- Treaty, New Zealand’s founding docu- onstrated the best of what it is to be an ment. Aussie or a Kiwi.” The official welcome included the Capt(N) Stewart added, “Pavlovas RNZN, RAN, and RCN members of CTF 150 perform the RNZN Haka to welcome performance of the RNZN Haka by CTF come from New Zealand.” guests to the combined Australia Day / Waitangi Day BBQ. 150 personnel from Australia, Canada, SUBMITTED and of course, New Zealand. The Haka is a traditional challenge originally performed by New Zealand’s Maori people that is often associated with war- RNZN Leading Electronic Warfare Specialist Matthew Fletcher plays cricket during like preparations. Many people around the combined Australia Day / Waitangi Day BBQ. the world have seen it performed by the SUBMITTED New Zealand national rugby team, the All Blacks, before they play a match. In fact, varieties of the Haka are S E L L H E R E B U Y T H E R E performed for many different reasons, including, as it was performed on this occasion, to welcome guests. SIMPLIFY YOUR TRANSFER 181227 The group performing the Haka was FOR DETAILS, CALL 902-266-6100 led by RNZN Petty Officer Communi- cations Warfare Specialist (POCWS) Matiu Komene. POCWS Komene is of JULIA JOHNSON, REALTOR® Maori descent and comes from Tauma- TOP DOLLAR | ON TIME | ULTIMATE SERVICE runui, a small town on the North Island J U L I A @ S U P E R C I T Y R E A L T Y . 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Le Trident est une publication militaire autorisée par le contre-amiral Craig Baines, Commandant la force opérationnelle interarmées de l‘Atlantique, qui est distribuée partout au Canada et outremer les lundis toutes les quinzaines. Le rédacteur en chef se réserve le Chapel renewal droit de modifier, de condenser ou de rejeter les articles, photographies ou annonces publicitaires jugées contraires aux objectifs d’un journal militaire selon la définition donnée à politique temporaire des journaux des forces By Capt Glen Eagleson, Times have changed and as chap- canadiennes. L’heure de tombée des annonces publi- citaires ou des articles est fixée à 1000 le jeudi précédant la Chaplain, FCC(P) / MFRC / RCSU(A) lains we want to make sure that we semaine de publication. Les textes peuvent être soumis en Chaplain Coordinator / HMCS Scotian, can meet the spiritual needs of the français ou en anglais; ils doivent indiquer le nom, l’adresse et le numéro de téléphone du collaborateur. Les opinions CFB Halifax military community in an effective et les annonces publicitaires imprimées par le Trident sont and meaningful way. So on February celles des collaborateurs et agents publicitaires et non nécessairement celles de la rédaction, du MDN ou de For several years now, the Protes- 29 we are going to begin an experi- l’éditeur. tant Community at CFB Halifax has ment. We will be suspending our Annual Subscription (25 issues): been dwindling. There are several regular Sunday Chapel Services • NS: $37.38 ($32.50 + 15 % HST) reasons for this; RCN personnel in until the end of August. During this • ON, NB & NFLD: $36.73 ($32.50 + 13% HST) • BC: $36.40 ($32.50 + 12% HST) hard navy trades spend most of their time we are going to be trying differ- • Remainder of Canada: careers on either the east or west ent activities to better meet spiritual Not No Religion. $34.13 ($32.50 + GST) • United States: $45 US coast, being posted less frequently needs. Some of these will be book In an effort to help those who • Abroad: $65 US than those in purple trades or in CA studies, video series, noon hour have been hurt by or turned off by Courier address: 2740 Barrington Street, or RCAF billets. Most navy families prayer services, etc. These activi- negative religion, Martin Thielen ex- Halifax, N.S. are therefore well-established in the ties will take place at various times plains that there is an alternative to B3K 5X5 local community and those who wish in various locations around CFB abandoning religion: good religion. Publication Mail Agreement No. 40023785 to attend church do so at the hun- Halifax. To sign up, please contact Padre Return undelivered Canadian address to: dreds of local congregations of every The first such event will be a Cdr Jennifer Gosse, 902-427-3768 or Trident Newspaper Bldg. S-93 Protestant tradition in the Halifax Wednesday lunch hour book study email [email protected]. PO Box 99000 Station Forces, Halifax, NS B3K 5X5 region. There are probably 10 Prot- beginning March 4, from 12:10-12:50 Bring your lunch, and tea and coffee Return Postage Guaranteed estant churches within walking dis- p.m., for six weeks at the Common will be provided. ISN 0025-3413 tance of our chapel, none of which Room of the Stadacona Faith Centre. Keep your eyes open for further Circulation: Minimum 8,500 you need to provide ID to enter, as we The study will be of Martin Thiel- events and activities to help enhance do at the front gate. en’s The Answer to Bad Religion is your spirituality. February 24, 2020 TRIDENT News 5 Base Personnel Services setting the bar for unit PT

By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

Members of Base Personnel Services at CFB Halifax spend a lot of time serving and looking after their CAF and DND colleagues, but finding time to look after themselves can be difficult. The unit is respon- sible for all DND accommodations, messes and food services at Juno and Tribute Towers, which involves demanding shift work, making it tough to find the time for exercise during the workday. Over the past year, however, unit leadership, along with PSP Halifax staff, have been working to remedy that. It began with the establish- ment of mini-gyms in both Juno and Tribute after the closure of the STADPLEX gym, and has also grown to include mandatory twice- weekly PT sessions led by PSP instructors. CFB Halifax Personnel Services Officer LCdr Timothy Berryhill played a role in getting the PT ses- sions up and running. “As a former cook many years ago During the past year, Base Personnel Services, along with PSP Halifax staff, have worked to set up conditions to exercise during I had the opportunity to participate the day. It began with the establishment of mini-gyms in both Juno and Tribute after the closure of STADPLEX and has also in group PT while employed with grown to include mandatory twice-weekly PT sessions led by PSP instructors. Food Services in St-Jean, Quebec. RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF It was difficult at first, but team cohesion was improved and person- ally my energy levels increased,” he said. The hope was that his members here in Halifax would see similar benefits, and now that the program has been in place for roughly one year, he said the results and feed- back have been very positive. “There are also several members with some degree of medical limita- tions, and the PSP staff are excel- lent at providing modifications as necessary so that all personnel can participate. Classes range in size from 12 to 40 depending on opera- tional requirements,” he said. The classes alternate between taking place at Juno Tower or at Tribute Tower to make things fair for staff at each location, and senior cooks have been responsible for keeping equipment maintained and PSP Halifax Fitness and Sports Instructor Josh Tanner leads members of Base Personnel Services in a workout at Tribute Tower ready to go for each workout. on February 11. “Yoga has been popular for us, be- RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF cause that’s one where everyone can participate, but they definitely make “This unit has been an example of it a little tougher on us and throw in one that’s really kept it going for a some circuit training sometimes as year now, the command team is very at well,” said Chief Cook CPO2 Isa- supportive, and it’s been great to see CF CHAPELS belle Campbell. it working for them, both with the Chapel Services de la Chapelle • Sunday/dimanche PSP Fitness and Sports Coordina- classes and the mini-gyms.” tor Lucas Hardie said his team is Hardie encouraged any units or STADACONA SHEARWATER always happy to help units get their workplaces looking to put a renewed Protestant - please call 10h00 - Roman Catholic people on a path to improved fitness focus on their fitness to reach out to 902-721-8660 for info - Bilingual/bilingue and overall health, but added that PSP staff and find out how to best keeping the momentum up over the make use of time and resources to Visit: www.rcmilord.com for more information/pour les renseignements BAPTISM, MATRIMONY & OTHER SACRAMENTS  BY APPOINTMENT/REQUEST long haul tends to be a challenge. help their people get fit. 181231 6 TRIDENT News February 24, 2020 One ship’s story: HMCS Spikenard and her connection with the Crow’s Nest

By CPO1 (ret’d) position followed by Lethbridge and she was sunk, with all hands, by a would turn out to be of a magnitude Patrick Devenish, finally Shediac trailing astern of the combined French Navy-Royal Navy unprecedented. CNMT convoy with Dauphin. Force, off the Canary Islands. The story of Canada’s fledging This, February 10, was the last A unique memento of Spikenard Navy is told in other archives in During the War years 1939 – 1945, night of their escort duties and the still exists in the Crow’s Nest Of- much more detail but here, in a the Canadian Shipbuilding Industry convoy was to be turned over to a ficers’ Club in St. Johns, NL to this condensed form, is a story not often completed four destroyers, 70 frig- Royal Navy escort the following day. Established in 1942 by Commo- heard. ates, 123 corvettes, 122 minesweep- morning. At around 2230 hours on dore Murray, the Seagoing Officers’ In 1939, as the clouds of war closed, ers, 398 merchant vessels and over that dark, windy, moonless Club was a place for ships’ officers Canada’s contribution to the war at 3600 specialized vessels (LSTs, MTBs night however, fate would sea was little more than a token etc). Of the 123 corvettes produced, deal a lethal blow as three gesture. Fewer than 4000 person- 107 of these saw active service with explosions in rapid suc- nel and seven semi sea-worthy the fledgling Royal Canadian Navy. cession lit up the sky. The vessels constituted the Royal Ca- This is the story of one of those convoy had sailed into nadian Navy. Immediately upon corvettes. two German U-boats that commencement of hostilities HMCS Spikenard, originally built had been lying in waiting: on September 3, 1939, the RCN’s for the Royal Navy (carrying the U-591 and U-136. Immedi- primary duty became guarding Flower name assigned to the class), ately it is ascertained that the North Atlantic convoys. With was eventually turned over as an the Norwegian tanker the US still out of the war and RCN asset. Her career, though short, Heina in the extreme star- Britain dependent entirely on her is one of those amazing tales of board column was hit and colonies for supplies, the port of wonderment which would lead to though the second and Halifax and the RCN suddenly a unique relationship between two third explosions could not became paramount. From an cities, thousands of miles apart, well be pinpointed, all escorts antiquated force, the RCN grew over six decades later. made hard turns to head HMCS Spikenard to over 350 surface combat vessels Launched from Davie Shipbuild- up the torpedo tracks in and by war’s end, the RCN would NAVAL MUSEUM OF MANIT ing Company Limited in Lauzon, an attempt to track the U- OBA be the third largest Allied Navy in Quebec on December 6,1940, HMCS boats on their asdic. Un- excess of 100,000 personnel. Spikenard was one of 10 of the beknownst to the crews of the other to gather close to the wa- The RCN contribution to the original batch of 64 corvettes built five escorts, Spikenard had been terfront, and therefore close to their Battle of the Atlantic was 29 Ger- in Canadian shipyards for Royal hit between her bridge and foc’s’le; ships. man U-boats sunk and 15 probables. Navy use. Delivered to British ports so severe was the damage that she The evening prior to Spikenard’s Though some post-war records leave in January 1941, the Canadian sank beneath the waves within five group’s departure, the officers many unknowns, discovered sunken steaming crews suddenly became minutes. gathered for some well wishing ships and submarines continue to the ships’ operational crews as Not wanting to give away their in the club even though it was not reveal the truth. Records from the the Royal Navy found themselves positions, none of the ships risked a yet complete. At a makeshift bar, German Navy indicate the typical woefully short of personnel. HMCS wireless signal, which would allow a challenge was levied to see who RCN sailor to be an admirable yet Spikenard was worked up out of one of the U-boats to zero in on the could drive a 6” nail into the hard formidable foe. Greenock, Scotland and quickly sender’s position. It is not until the pine floor with the least number of Over 2000 RCN sailors paid the transferred to the 4th Escort Group early light of the morning of Febru- blows. Reportedly the winner, LCdr ultimate sacrifice in the Second operated out of Reykjavik, Iceland. ary 11 that the escort group realized Shadforth’s spike was subsequently World War. In faraway lands and in After completing three convoy runs Spikenard was no longer with them. ringed in brass in the floor when the depths of the eternal seas, they to Iceland, Spikenard was trans- This, in itself caused no immediate he failed to return. Removed dur- lie. For them, we weep; for them, we ferred to the Newfoundland Escort concern as it was quite possible she ing renovations following the war, rejoice. Force. A new system developed by had raced ahead to contact the wait- his spike, engraved “SPIKENARDS the RN and RCN was to see Cana- ing Royal Navy escort to assist in SPIKE” adorns a special place on Bibliography: dian vessels escort slow convoys hunting the U-boats. a pillar purported to be a few feet Bishop, Arthur: True Canadian He- (designated by the SC prefix) from Unfortunately, when the convoy from where ‘Bert’ Shadforth had roes at Sea, Toronto ON, Key Porter Sydney, Nova Scotia to a mid-ocean reached their waiting Royal Navy driven it into the floor. Each year, the Books Limited, 2006. point where the escort duties would escort, Spikenard was nowhere to cities of St. John’s, Newfoundland Burgess, John and MacPherson, be turned over to the Royal Navy be seen. The Royal Navy corvette and Londonderry, Northern Ireland Ken: The Ships of Canada’s Naval with a final destination of Lon- HMS Gentian was detached to race honour all Atlantic escort crews Forces, 1910-1981, St Catherines ON, donderry, Northern Ireland. down the convoy’s track and late in with a celebration coinciding with Vanwell Publishing, 1983. With the fleet based out of St. the afternoon of 11 February, her the anniversary of the loss of HMCS Darlington, Robert and McKee, John’s, Newfoundland, the first of lookouts sighted a carley float with Spikenard. Fraser: The Canadian Naval Chron- these Newfie-Derry convoys, SC-67, just eight survivors clinging to life. The Battle of the Atlantic would icle 1939-1945, St Catherine’s ON, comprising 22 merchantmen, de- (Originally, the liferaft held 10 people rage on for over three more years, Vanwell Publishing, 1996. parted Sydney on February 2,1942 but two succumbed to the cold and culminating, for the city of St. Lamb, James B.: The Corvette picking up their escort out of St. injuries and were committed to the John’s, anyway, with the surrender Navy (True Stories from Canada’s John’s late in the day. With the 22 sea.) These eight were landed when of U-190 in Bays Bull Newfound- Atlantic War), Toronto ON, Stoddart merchantmen arranged in a rect- the ship reached Liverpool, England. land on 11 May 1945. Still intact at Publishing Co. Limited, 2000. angle of seven columns three or In all, 57 of Spikenard’s crew were the Crow’s Nest, among other U-190 MacPherson, Ken and Milner, four ships deep, the escorts were lost including her beloved Captain, artifacts, is the submarine’s logbook Mark: Corvettes of the Royal Cana- arranged with Spikenard (Senior LCdr Hubert C Shadforth. tracing her last weeks of wartime dian Navy 1939-1945, St Catherine’s ship; CO - LCdr Shadforth) well U-136, the submarine subsequently action. ON, Vanwell Publishing, 2002. ahead of the starboard column, with credited with Spikenard’s sinking www.crowsnestnf.ca (Crow’s Nest, Louisbourg approximately 2000 yards continued to wreak havoc on the Footnote: St Johns, Newfoundland) www.naval- astern. Three miles back, Dauphin Atlantic convoys sending three more Downsizing following the First museum.mb.ca (Naval Museum of kept station well behind the convoy merchantmen as well as the Canadi- World War, The War to end all Wars, Manitoba) to the starboard side while the same an fishing schooner Mildred Pauline meant that the brand new RCN www.navalhistory.ca arrangement was mirrored down the to the bottom. Her end would come along with her sister services was www.cornwallismuseum.ca port side with Chilliwack in the lead though just four months later, when ill-prepared for war, a war which www.uboat.net February 24, 2020 TRIDENT News 7 Sailor of the Quarter praised for engineering skills

By Ryan Melanson, He’s also given his time in support of Trident Staff the NDWCC United Way program, and recently volunteered to be a driver for LS Mike Gallant has taken a long the annual Christmas Daddies charity path to his current role as a MAR- run. TECH with Fleet Diving Unit (Atlan- LS Gallant has been with FDU(A) tic). for approximately one year, and said He first joined the Royal Canadian the close-knit nature of the unit, Navy as a teenager in the 1970s – he along with the opportunities to use spent time at sea with HMC ships his engineering skillset, has made for Nipigon, Frasier, and Preserver, met a great experience. his wife through the service, and “For my trade, you can’t get a post- came away with nothing but fond ing any better than this,” he added. memories. When it came time to start “I wouldn’t be having any of this a family, however, he looked to the success without the people around private sector for stability and the me. I’ve had a lot of experience in guarantees of staying close to home. the Navy over a number of different Now, after a successful 25-year ca- decades, and this is by far the best reer with Purolator, and with his kids workplace I’ve had.” all grown up, he’s back with the RCN Cmdre Feltham said the FDU(A) and making a big impact. So much so command team made it clear through that he was recently presented with the nomination process that LS Gal- MARLANT’s Sailor of the Quarter lant is exceptionally deserving of the award for the final quarter of 2019. award, and he was proud to name him Cmdre Richard Feltham, Commander From left, Cmdre Richard Feltham, CCFL, presents LS Mike Gallant with the Sailor the Sailor of the Quarter for Q4 2019. CANFLTLANT, and acting Forma- of the Quarter certificate, along with acting Fleet Chief CPO1 Yves Dumont and “We get a lot of files sent to us as tion Chief CPO1 Yves Dumont were FDU(A) Commanding Officer LCdr Patrick Fournier. nominations for these awards, be- on hand at the dive unit to make the MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA cause we have a lot of good people in presentation on February 3. our Navy. It’s clear that LS Gallant has “It’s a big surprise. I wasn’t expect- the vessel. He’s said to have taken roles within the unit when they come shown great dedication to his unit, ing anything like this, but it’s definite- complete ownership of all his as- his way. He regularly explains daily and he’s done incredible work with ly nice to be recognized,” LS Gallant signed tasks onboard the dive tender, section and unit goals to his peers and Sechelt to keep that machine run- said after accepting the award. and when Sechelt required refit work subordinates, and leads in the repairs ning,” Cmdre Feltham said. He was specifically lauded for his in Shelburne, he volunteered to drive of the small boats and engines that After taking a few minutes to relax work as the senior engineer on the to the site to ensure the boat was prop- are required to keep the unit running and celebrate with his colleagues, dive tender Sechelt, which includes erly fixed up and prepared for transit at full capacity. LS Gallant said he’ll be right back to the important duty of administering back to FDU(A). Outside of his day job, he’s been work getting ready for his next excit- technical training to other members, Beyond the work with Sechelt, a regular volunteer at Camp Hill ing tasking, a 10-day Arctic deploy- ensuring a professional, competent, his superiors noted that LS Gallant Veterans Memorial Hospital, as well ment to Op NANOOK taking place and confident engineering crew for enthusiastically takes on leadership as with the annual Air Show Atlantic. this March.

Legion offers free membership for CAF first-timers, RCMP

By Peter Mallett, benefits, and a one-year subscription to ans, and find meaningful community along with a host of other issues,” said The Lookout Staff Legion Magazine. leadership and volunteer opportunities. Scott. “The successful delivery of this Scott, who served 18 years in the Scott says stronger membership message should also be of great con- The Royal Canadian Legion is en- Canadian Army, is the BC/Yukon Le- numbers gives the organization a cern for current-serving military mem- couraging eligible current-serving CAF gion’s Membership Committee Chair. stronger voice in Ottawa when advocat- bers who will one day be veterans.” to take advantage of a free membership He says the free membership promo- ing for veteran’s issues with organiza- For more information on how to for 2020. tion is part of the Legion’s efforts to tions such as Veteran’s Affairs Canada. become a member of your local legion The free membership dues are part reverse declining membership and the “We advocate for improvement for branch visit the webpage: www. of the Legion’s Veteran’s Welcome closures of Legion branches across the veterans and their pensions, support legion.ca/join-us/free-membership- Program and all CAF personnel are country. services, the way veterans are treated, caf-rcmp eligible, provided they are becoming In recent years, Canada’s non-profit, first-time members. ex-service organization has seen its The Welcome Program waives the membership drop considerably. A 2018 DND and family members can enjoy free banking annual $50 membership dues. The new story by The Globe and Mail reported and employee pricing on mortgage rates at BMO. promotion is also open to employees that membership numbers had fallen of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police from 604,000 members in 1984 to 275,000 (RCMP). members. Royal Canadian Legion BC/Yukon To combat the decline, the Legion has Vice President, MCpl (ret’d) John Scott taken a new approach to its member- Mervin Quinlan says the best time for potential new ship criteria. Until recently, member- Email: [email protected] members to join is “right now” so they ship was restricted to those who served Phone: 902 448 8224 can reap the biggest rewards from the and their immediate families, and promotion: a full year of comradery, graduated cadets. Today, members of Web: www.bmo.com/ms/mervinquinlan 181225 community leadership and volun- the general public are also eligible to See what other customers are saying; search “Merv The Mortgage Man” on Google today! teer opportunities, access to member become members, advocate for veter- 8 TRIDENT News February 24, 2020 The Battle Buddy challenge is on

By Peter Mallett, an eye out for threats while their battle The Lookout Staff buddy focussed on the enemy. Her artistry extends beyond the A military veteran has created a col- coins and into military themed draw- lectable coin for the ill and injured to ings, paintings, and logo designs placed let them know they are not alone. on t-shirts, ball caps, and stickers. The Battle Buddy Challenge Coin, Partial proceeds from sales go to says creator LS (ret’d) Debbi Ferguson, veteran charities such as the Canadian is a symbol of hope and support. Legacy Project and Homes for Heroes Those who purchase them for them- Canada. selves become part of the Battle Buddy Coin pricing ranges from $19 to family. Those who buy them as a gift $97, depending on the presentation become a Battle Buddy, demonstrating package, personalization, and style that no one gets left behind. of display case. While most sales are That idea is echoed in the design, domestic, she has sold to the US and to with a soldier carrying an injured places such as Serbia, Australia, and comrade to safety. On the flip side, two New Zealand. hands interlock in a firm grip, sym- “This level of interest has truly made bolic of reaching out for help, with a me realize I did the right thing when maple leaf in the background. The coin I created the coins because it helps has a silver antique finish and comes bring our first line of defence people with a registered number and certifi- hope. It is saving lives,” said Ferguson. cate with the name of the recipient. “As veterans and first line of defence Ferguson has also turned the design personnel, we all suffer from some sort into a Battle Buddy dog tag, as some of work-related injury, and we struggle people prefer to wear the art rather when not in uniform anymore. Yet, we than carry a coin. all understand each other’s pain more “The purchaser of the coin is saying than anyone else.” to the recipient, I have your back and Delta Fox Trot Design will be at the I am there for you in the darkest hour, February 27 MARPAC Health and Well- and will be there to pick you up in your ness Expo in the Naden gym. Ferguson time of need. I will always have your says she looks forward to meeting and six.” hearing the stories of other veterans Ferguson created the coin and dog from Victoria and further afield. To tag as part of her company Delta Fox learn more about the company, go to Trot Designs, which she opened after deltafoxtrot.ca leaving the military in 1998. She served for 14 years before a medical release. She says the concept for the coin and terminology was drawn from Second World War infantry, with each soldier The Battle Buddy Challenge Coin was on the battlefield assigned a battle created by LS (ret’d) Debbi Ferguson as a buddy or foxhole buddy. This life-or- symbol of hope and support. death pact required one soldier to keep SUBMITTED

Ship’s Team Diver courses start soon

By FDU(A)

Interested in becoming a Ship’s Team Diver? Courses in 2020 will run from March 30 - May 11, from August 24 - October 2, and from October 19 - November 27. Prerequisites include request forms through your Chain of Command, successful Force Evalua- tion completion, dive dental screen- ing, and an initial dive medical. For more information, contact the Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) at 902-720-1775 or on the DWAN at +FDU(A)Train- ing@FDU(Atlantic)Training@Shear- water.

In 2020, there will be three opportunities to take the Ship’s Team Diver course of- fered through FDU(A). SUBMITTED February 24, 2020 TRIDENT News 9 Tech savvy veterans get with the program

By Peter Mallett, in person elsewhere, but the course to support the IT field in the private tory phase. At the end of their course The Lookout Staff is entirely geared towards attending sector. work they enter a mentoring phase classes from locations across Canada Fast track to late 2019 and the pro- where they are assisted in finding Information technology executive through the computer application gram was ready to launch. employment. Patrick Shaw says he has a solution Moodle. Coding For Veterans’s syllabus says The time commitment is roughly for his industry’s workforce shortfall: It’s all about supply and demand. it “vows to provide men and women five hours a day for eight months, teach and then hire more CAF veter- The information communication from the CAF with a unique oppor- with course instruction on demand ans. and technology sector needs approxi- tunity to develop highly sought after and viewable any time of day through The Toronto-based tech industry mately 182,000 staff by the end of the technical skills, preparing them for the Moodle app. consultant is turning his attention year to fill new cyber security ana- success in the rapidly expanding inno- “We designed our program this to the education sector to create this lyst, software programmer, and data vation economy.” way because we wanted to take into army of highly skilled IT and cyber analyst jobs. Ten students began their studies in account the specific needs of all vet- security experts from veterans and “We decided we could do something December 2019. Each post-secondary erans, including those with commit- transitioning members of the mili- about this,” says Shaw, noting the un- institution’s course is geared towards ments at home and to their families, tary. tapped market of the retiring military developing a different skill set. and also those with injuries or other “We envision developing their members. The Durham College courses medical issues whose ability to spend software skills through training in IT In the last 15 years, approximately focuses on introductory software five continuous hours of studying [Information Technology] and cyber 140,000 military personnel have been development and basic computer may be limited.” security; it will have tremendous discharged and transitioned to civil- coding required for most computer They have already tipped off senior value for our industry and for Canada ian life with another 25,000 more programmer jobs, such as how to set executives at some of Canada’s largest as a country,” says Shaw. expected over the next five years. up a network and ensure its security. corporations such as IBM and Toron- With that in mind, he and his busi- The seed for the Coding For Veter- Shaw says this instruction would be to Dominion Bank that a new breed of ness partner Jeff Musson founder ans educational program was planted suitable for those people with limited IT employees is in the making. of tech networking group Northof41, two years ago following a conversa- experience in the field of information “Most of the people we talked to at launched a fast-track distance educa- tion Shaw and Musson had with a technology. these companies immediately said tion learning program called Coding representative from the Canadian The course at Ottawa University is ‘yes, we will take everybody we can for Veterans. The program runs in Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). more advanced and focuses on cyber get from that program’,” said Shaw. partnership with Ontario’s Durham The CSIS employee commented that security and its management. For more information on Coding College and the University of Ottawa. transitioning forces members and Students in the Coding For Veterans For Veterans visit their website: Students can attend similar classes veterans were “very well positioned” program must undergo an introduc- https://codingforveterans.com

New working group to address workplace conflict and harassment

By Simone Dowhanik, campaign, during which all local tive outcomes for all involved. CFB Halifax/MARLANT for a special MARLANT Safety & Environment Defence Team members are encour- “By voicing concerns and issues Pink Shirt Day in support of bully- aged to wear pink. By wearing pink, about violence in the workplace, we ing prevention in our community. The RCN knows that a respectful members will not only visually show hope the working group will allow a On February 24, 25 and 26 from 11:30 and open work environment is impor- support for this awareness day, but better understanding of the manag- a.m. – 1:00 p.m., pink t-shirts will be tant for everyone to do their job well. will also be reminded to reflect on ing process of violence in the work- sold at HMC Dockyard (FMF Cape With this in mind, our bicoastal Navy things that can be done within the place and ensure better resolutions Scott and MARLANT HQ), Stadacona communities at MARLANT (Halifax) workplace and within ourselves to for those affected,” explains Penney. (S90), Willow Park (WL 57) and 12 and MARPAC (Esquimalt) have joined limit incidents of workplace bullying A culture of civility and respect Wing Shearwater (location TBC) for forces to promote a safe working envi- and promote a healthy work environ- is crucial to successful operational $5. Shirts will be available in medi- ronment for all employees, free from ment. effectiveness and the general well- um, large and XL sizes while quanti- conflict and harassment. MARLANT acknowledges that being of Defence Team members; ties last. Both Formations’ Health Safety and respectful workplaces are critical to therefore, the newly created WVP WG For CAF members who would like Environment Policy Committees have cultivating inclusivity and teamwork. will look to implement measures that to wear their own pink shirts on jointly created a Workplace Violence In conjunction with MARPAC, MAR- ensure safe working conditions for all February 26, the $2 Dress with a Dif- Prevention Working Group (WVP LANT is looking to make the neces- employees. The WVP WG is confident ference fee will be in effect. This fee WG), co-chaired by management and sary amendments to current work- that its efforts will lead to recom- will be waived for CAF members who labour with representation from both place violence prevention policies mended changes that will improve purchase a t-shirt. Civilian Defence coasts. The WVP WG objectives are to and procedures to address changes to workplace culture in such a way that Team members are encouraged to foster the reduction of uncivil behav- the Canada Labour Code as a result Exiteveryone Realty feels - Tessier safe, included, Team Luc and Bilodeau purchase a pink shirt or wear their iour within the RCN; enhance aware- of Bill C-65. This bill stipulates that valued. own in support of this important ness of workplace violence; promote organizations must prevent, respond DisplayFor more 5.04" information x 2" on the WVP cause. Proceeds from each $5 t-shirt prevention programs; improve data to and support employees affected by Jan.WG, 20,please 2020 contact MARLANT Safety purchased will be donated to two capture and analytics; as well as workplace violence. In order to make Colourand Environment at 902-427-1571. local organizations: LOVE (Nova Sco- increase the availability of qualified effective changes, labour and man- On Wednesday, February 26, join tia) and The Youth Project. harassment and violence investiga- agement representatives will come tors within the RCN. together to improve our programs The first meeting of the WVP WG with the aim of eliminating violence took place in February 2020, the and harassment in the workplace. month during which MARLANT Richard Cashin, President of the Fed- POSTED TO OTTAWA? and MARPAC recognize Pink Shirt eral Government Dockyard Charter Day, also known as Anti-Bullying Association and Kyle Penney, FMF Day. This global day of education Cape Scott’s Safety and Environment and awareness encourages people Manager, are two of the people volun- Luc Bilodeau to promote workplace civility while teering time and expertise as mem- Sales Representative / Agent Immobilier rejecting hostility and conflict. This bers of the WVP WG. Cashin will use year, Pink Shirt Day will be celebrat- his personal experiences to assist the ed on Wednesday, February 26. CFB group in developing a comprehensive t 613.443.4300 | c 613.816.2561 Halifax/MARLANT will incorporate strategy, and Penney hopes that the [email protected] LucBilodeau.com a “Be Kind” theme into its awareness work of the group will result in posi- 181234

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By Lt(N) Tony Wright, CTF 150 Public Affairs Officer

The present rotation of Combined Task Force 150, led by Australia and sup- ported by Canada and New Zealand, reached its half way point on 22 January 2020. With nine weeks since assuming command and nine more to go until com- mand is passed to the in- coming French led rotation, the team has made some significant contributions to maritime security in the wider Gulf region. CTF 150, headquartered in the Kingdom of Bahrain, is one of three combined task forces within Com- bined Maritime Forces (CMF). The 33 member na- tions of CMF work together to promote security, stabil- ity and prosperity across approximately 3.2 million square miles of interna- tional waters, which encom- pass some of the world’s most important shipping lanes. Day to day, the CTF 150 Battle Watch and staff direct ships from partici- FS Courbet, a frigate of the French Marine Nationale, has already made several significant drug seizures during CTF 150. Personnel's faces pating countries working are blurred for OPSEC. in support of CTF 150 to SUBMITTED conduct Maritime Security Operations (MSO) so that legitimate guage and work as a team. It worked of CTF 150. Those drugs have an shores of Australia, but to assist the commercial shipping can freely out very well and we are all on the estimated regional wholesale value Canadians and New Zealanders to transit the region, and to seek out same page when it comes to this mis- of $4.3 million USD. Had these drugs get home first. Each team member and seize drug shipments and other sion.” reached their intended destination, is required to complete approxi- illicit cargo that fund and support Fast forward to December 5, 2019 the street value would have been mately 7.5 km per day. The target terrorist operations in the region and Australia assumed command of many, many times more. is designed to encourage the team and around the world. CTF 150. Eight days later, they had “We trained hard and prepared for to challenge themselves physically One could say this team blew past their first drug seizure. this mission,” said New Zealand’s whilst doing so for a great cause. the halfway point some time ago French Ship (FS) Courbet, a frig- Capt(N) Sean Stewart, Deputy Com- “It’s difficult to be here and watch since preparation for this mission ate of the French Marine Nationale mander of CTF 150. “The results what is going on at home,” said LCdr began in late September 2019. That seized 3,500 kg of hashish from a we’ve had so far with the support of Melanie Lenard, a RAN Training was when Royal Canadian Navy dhow in the Gulf of Oman. the French Marine Nationale and Systems Officer assigned to the mis- (RCN) and Royal New Zealand Not to be outdone, HMS Defender the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy sion. “Many of us know someone Navy (RNZN) personnel travelled of the Royal Navy followed less are brilliant, but we are not going to who has been affected by the fires to Sydney, Australia to begin pre- than a week later with a seizure of slow down. Right up to the last day, and we wanted to do something to deployment preparations with their a record 131 kgs of crystal metham- we are going to push hard and keep help.” Royal Australian Navy (RAN) coun- phetamine. That amount was a huge up the pressure on those who exploit The team has given themselves terparts. increase in the amount of crystal the maritime domain for illegal a goal of raising $10,000 by the end During the six weeks of pre- methamphetamine being smuggled purposes.” of the deployment. They are almost deployment preps, the three nations year on year, with 257kg interdicted Throughout their time in Bahrain, half way there and everyone can came together to work through and in 2019, versus only 9 kg in 2018. the team has been watching the help them. CTF 150 is encouraging develop standard operating proce- In 2020, it seems Courbet came news and following the devastation people to support through dona- dures and concepts of operations back determined to outdo their 2019 from the Australian bushfires. It tions via the following fundraising for the upcoming deployment. The performance. motivated CTF 150 to act. page with the Australian Red Cross. group conducted Mission Readiness Only five days into the New Year, In an effort to raise funds to sup- https://fundraise.redcross.org.au/ Evaluations at the Naval Synthetic on January 5, 2020, Courbet seized port those in need, CTF 150 per- fundraisers/ctf150/fundraise-for- Warfare Centre which made sure another 1,500kg of hashish from a sonnel from all three nations are disaster-relief-and-recovery. they formed as a team. dhow in the Arabian Sea. conducting a number of fundraising Please feel free to also leave a com- “The pre-deployment prep was vi- On January 17 and 18, Courbet was activities to support the Australian ment on this page as the team would tal,” said LCdr Curtis MacAulay, an at it again. In 24 hours Courbet’s Red Cross Bushfire Disaster Appeal. love to hear from everyone who con- RCN Naval Warfare Officer deployed boarding teams conducted three One such activity has been brand- tributes to the effort. The donations with the team. “We needed to get our boardings and searches. Two were ed “The Kangaroo Hop Home for raised will go directly to the Austra- heads into the books, plans and after a bust, but the third search netted Charity”. The team of 28 personnel lian Red Cross in March 2020. action reports from previous deploy- 3,000 kg of hashish from a vessel, is aiming to walk, run, cycle or swim The CTF 150 team is still focused ments so we could understand the again, sailing in the Gulf of Oman. the equivalent distance of their way on the mission but, of course, they mission and the area of operations. Altogether, more than 8,000 kg back to Australia by the time the are looking forward to returning We had to do it together, Australians, of narcotics have been seized in deployment is over. The distance home to Australia, Canada, and New Canadians, and New Zealanders, so the first half of this deployment required has been calculated based Zealand to reunite with friends and we could develop a common lan- by ships working in direct support upon the need to not only reach the family in late March. February 24, 2020 TRIDENT News 11 HMCS Saskatoon completes vital refit work

By Peter Mallett, The Lookout Staff

Two Canadian Forces Auxiliary Vessels, tugs Glendine and Parksville, nudged and pulled HMCS Saska- toon from Point Hope Shipyard to Y Jetty in Esquimalt harbour recently, indicating the end of the Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel’s six-month maintenance period. While only a six-kilometre distance, it took more than two hours to get the warship back to its home berth. Like a car getting a tune-up, Sas- katoon was inspected, repaired or overhauled where needed, repainted, HMCS Toronto begins Docking Work Period and cleaned as part of a maintenance plan to keep the ship operational for HMCS Toronto was lifted out of Halifax Harbour on the syncrolift on February 11, 2020 to begin her docking work period years to come. (DWP). During a tiered readiness program, HMC Ships deliberately prepare the ship and her company to float, to move, and to LCdr Colin Dudeck, Group Techni- fight. cal Officer, Coastal Forces Pacific, says MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA the work is fundamental to preserv- ing and maintaining the ship, one of six in the Pacific Fleet and 12 in the Royal Canadian Navy. If that neces- sary work isn’t carried out, he says, the operational lifespan of the vessel NS Naval Association of Canada charting new course would be greatly reduced. It has been five years since Saska- By Cdr (ret’d) Len Canfield, Trust/HMCS Sackville toon’s last refit. NSNAC • Maintaining an active “These vessels have been getting a alumni/social function lot of use, logging a lot of sea time, The 75 year-old Nova Scotia Belliveau explained and all while sitting in salt water,” Naval Association of Canada that the next step was to said LCdr Dudeck. “Having the ship (NSNAC), formerly called the conduct a full strategic in dry dock for an extended period is Nova Scotia Naval Officers Asso- planning process in the really the only chance we get to see ciation, has a new mission and coming months. This will the ship out of the water and access branch structure to meet the include focus groups of its hull and effect more invasive main- challenges of the 21st century. serving, retired and other tenance.” At the recent NSNAC annual community members, To address corrosion, workers at general meeting, Branch Presi- surveys and interviews, Point Hope grit blasted the ship’s dent Peter Haydon called upon followed by a facilitated exterior down to bare metal before Commodore (ret’d) Bruce Bel- strategic planning ses- repainting. liveau to brief members on the sion to develop a strategic Inspections of heavy machinery NSNAC Future Study carried plan to move forward. The in the engine room determined what out by a five-member sub-com- membership approved the needed to be refurbished, repaired, or mittee under his direction. new concept. replaced. All six alternators, used for “NSNAC is an important part The new board struc- supplying electricity to the ship’s pro- of the naval and wider maritime ture will be based on pulsion and domestic systems, were community in the Maritime several committees with overhauled. Provinces and it is vitally im- In recognition of the historic ties between the RCN and Bruce Belliveau as presi- Improvements also made the to do portant the organization contin- Bermuda, the Nova Scotia Branch of the Naval Association dent; Peter Haydon, past list, with fryers removed in the galley ues to lead in supporting both of Canada has produced a two by three foot display panel president; Rob Rounds, and replaced with Combi Steamer Ov- the Royal Canadian Navy and and a 25 by 15 inch metal plaque to be presented to and secretary-treasurer; Bill ens that use hot air and steam instead the wider maritime community. displayed in the National Museum of Bermuda. NSNAC Woodburn, advocacy; of cooking oil to cook certain foods. Given that Halifax is the Atlan- Board members Bob Lancashire (left) and Charles Westropp Tony Goode, fundraising; Now that Saskatoon is back in home tic home of the RCN and with (right) view the display panel in HMCS Sackville. Len Canfield, heritage; port, the crew will spend the next 15 many naval veterans residing in BILL GARD, CNMT Bob Lancashire, alumni; weeks conducting trials and training the region continuing this mis- and Charlie Black, padre. programs in preparation for the Rim sion makes sense,” Belliveau said. NSNAC, including Rowland Marshall, Sherry Richard- of the Pacific (RIMPAC) multi-na- He outlined how the sub-committee • Expanding public information son, Doug Thomas, Don Uhrich, and tional exercise off San Diego’s coast looked at the challenges facing the and educational activities Charles Westropp will serve as mem- this summer. Part of this program is NSNAC, noting the branch needed to • Developing, in conjunction with bers at large. ensuring the equipment is working modernize its approach and adopt a other like-minded organizations, a For more information, please con- and the crew is pulling together as more effective messaging and com- comprehensive maritime heritage tact: Bruce Belliveau, NSNAC, 902- one cohesive team. munication concept in the digital/ awareness program with an em- 876-1928/229-3812; email, belliveau- HMC Ships Edmonton and Yellow- social media era. phasis on Atlantic Canada [email protected], or Len Canfield, knife are next in line for regular refit The sub-committee proposed • Increasing initiatives to support NSNAC, Tel 902 443-1726; email, len. with work expected to begin later this several organizational objectives for the Canadian Naval Memorial [email protected] year. 12 TRIDENT News February 24, 2020 HMC Ships deploy to Op

HMC Ships Glace Bay and Shawin- work with African nations to build igan departed Halifax on January partner capacity, promote maritime 25, 2020. They will be participating security and foster relationships in in Op PROJECTION West Africa, to the region.

Crewmembers of HMCS Glace Bay, dress lines while departing San Juan, Puerto Rico, on February 6, 2020. CPL YONGKU KANG, CAF

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OS Dustin Renzelli is seen onboard HMCS Toronto. MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA

OS Dustin Renzelli out at sea and had experienced sea sickness before. Current role: Supply Technician Hometown: Dartmouth What would you like to Years of Service: 2 accomplish in 2020? Home Unit: HMCS Toronto One thing that I would like to ac- complish is to properly learn all the What was the best thing that areas of the ship and to learn all the happened in your life over this navy lingo that is used when you are OS Nygel Henry, a boatswain aboard HMCS Ville de Quebec, is seen during a recent past year? on ship. One of the things you have exercise at sea. The single best thing that hap- to learn when on a ship is to know FIS pened to me in 2019 was being se- where certain things are, like where lected to take part in standing guard the medical bay is, where medical OS Nygel Henry What is the most challenging part at The Tomb of the Unknown Sol- kits are, and where certain flood of your work? dier. For the entire month of April, I pipes and equipment are. Current role: Boatswain The most challenging part of my went to Ontario and helped take part Hometown: Montreal work is the steep learning curve as a in standing guard and watching over Is there anything you are Years of Service: 4 new Ordinary Seaman boatswain in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, looking forward to in 2020 Home Unit: HMCS Ville de Quebec the RCN. as well as telling the public all the (professionally or personally)? significant history of the Tomb and Personally, I am looking forward What was the best thing that What was the best way you how important it is to not only Cana- to when HMCS Toronto, the ship I happened in your life over this used your time this past year dian history, but how important it is am currently on, is ready for deploy- past year? (professionally or personally)? to the Canadian Armed Forces. ment and is ready to go out to sea. As The single best thing that happened The best way I used my time this it will be my first sail, I really can’t in my life over this past year is my past year is time spent in the gym Was there an unexpected joy this wait to find out what’s in store for me transfer to the regular force. working on my personal fitness and past year? when the deployment starts. wellbeing. An unexpected joy that happened Was there an unexpected in 2019 was being told that I was What would you like Canadians obstacle? How was it overcome? What was the biggest thing going to be posted to a ship. I have to know about the RCN in 2020? An unexpected obstacle that I had to you learned this past year never been posted to a ship before, I would like Canadians to know control my emotions. I overcame it by professionally? and since the ship would be deploy- that ship life in the RCN is a whole clearing my mind and putting a plan The biggest thing I’ve learned this ing soon, it would be my first sail as different experience compared to into action in order to get me to be past year professionally were tips of well. I was pretty excited knowing working anywhere else. It may sound where I want to be. my trade that allow me to become that I would get to be working in a frightening, but once you get used to more effective at my job. whole different environment com- the work that you put into keeping Pick three words to describe pared to working on base. the ship clean and ready, you’ll find this past year with the RCN, and What would you like to it like a second home to you. explain why. accomplish in 2020? Was there an unexpected I choose “Exciting” because I just In 2020, I would like to be selected obstacle? How was it overcome? What is the most unique thing transferred from the infantry re- for a deployment and grow into a bet- An unexpected obstacle that hap- about yourself, outside of the serves, “Challenging” because any- ter person. pened to me in 2019 was learning Navy? thing new that you try is always a how to combat sea sickness. When The most unique thing about my- challenge, and “Rewarding” because I What would you like Canadians to the HMCS Toronto was sent out to self personally is that I am a pretty have been waiting a long time to be a know about the RCN in 2020? sea for sea training and work ups, I hardcore gamer. Gaming is basically Boatswain, and now I am. I would like Canadians to know unfortunately had to experience sea my favorite activity and pastime that that the RCN is an organization that sickness for the entirety of the time I’ve really enjoyed ever since I was a What is the most enjoyable part consists of all sorts of individuals, as we were out at sea. How I overcame kid. Sometimes on Sunday’s I would of your work? it reflects Canada as a whole, and that the sea sickness was learning what attend video game tournaments, and The most enjoyable part of my work if you ever had or have any interest in to take to help quell my sickness, although I’m not very good, I have a involves any time we conduct small joining, then do not shy away because thanks to the ship’s doctors as well great time there with a lot of enjoy- boat operations. there is a place for everybody. as my co-workers who have also been able people. February 24, 2020 TRIDENT News 15

Lt(N) Theodore Eastmond is seen on the flight deck of HMCS Ville de Quebec. MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA SLt Connor Paris is seen on the bridge of HMCS Ville de Quebec. MCPL NEIL CLARKSON, FIS Lt(N) Theodore Eastmond to provide the resources that allowed for my brothers and I to overcome this SLt Connor Paris tice and on a large scale. It is my job to Current role: Assistant Combat Sys- challenge. be able to adapt accordingly and to drive tems Engineering Officer Current role: Bridge Watch Keeper the ship in order to implement those Hometown: Toronto What is the most challenging part Hometown: Milton, Ontario changes. Years of Service: 8.5 of your work? Years of Service: 7.5 Home Unit: Ottawa, Ontario. Currently The most challenging part of my Home Unit: HMCS Ville de Quebec What would you like to accomplish I am on an “Imposed Restriction” post- work is offering myself self-care when in 2020? ing on board HMCS Ville de Quebec. required. The demands at times are What was the best thing that The main thing I would like to accom- high, and I’m away from my spouse in happened in your life over this past plish in 2020 is to pass my Naval Officer What was the best thing that fulfilling this posting. Before I feel my year? Professional Qualification (NOPQ) happened in your life over this past motivation diminishing as a result of The single best thing that happened board. Once that board is passed, I will year? my circumstances, I need to be aware in my life over the past year was meet my occupational function point The single best thing that happened in of the signs, and be sure to take care receiving my Bridge Watch Keeping and be promoted to Lieutenant (Navy). my life over this past year was propos- of myself by doing physical activity or certificate in November 2019 during the Passing that board is a big milestone in ing to my now fiancée and her accepting talking to my ship mates. Submarine Commander Course 62 (SCC the career of a Naval Warfare Officer. to be my future wife. Those who choose 62). to be involved with a member of the What was the best way you What would you like Canadians to service accept certain hardships such used your time this past year Was there an unexpected joy this know about the RCN in 2020? as not always being there. I’m grateful (professionally or personally)? past year? The thing I would like Canadians to that my best friend and my future wife The best way I’ve used my time this An unexpected joy this past year was know about the Royal Canadian Navy accepts me for who I am, and my com- past year is in my self-driven French finding out that I am going to be an is that life at sea is challenging, but it is mitment to the crown. training to include watching shows uncle again. Above all things, family also very rewarding. It takes a certain in French and taking online French is the most important thing to me and type of resilience to be at sea for two to Was there an unexpected joy this courses. hearing that my family is going to grow three weeks at a time while also being past year? was wonderful news. away from your family. However, the An unexpected joy I felt this past year What would you like Canadians to RCN will also give you the opportunity was felt when I was told that the crew know about the RCN in 2020? What is the most enjoyable part of to see some amazing places. In my two on board the ship I serve look up to me It is a great career with a plethora your work? years in the fleet, I have sailed past the and trust me. This was told to me by of opportunities. I want Canadians to The most enjoyable part of my work Arctic Circle and visited Iceland, Green- several different members of the crew know that as I feel minorities in Canada is being able to multitask and deal with land, Iqaluit, New York City, Miami as on different occasions. I do my job to sometimes have a different opinion of events happening internally and exter- well as additional locations in Canada. the best of my ability and I learn how to the Canadian Armed Forces. nally to the ship. When changes in our communicate and empathize with those schedule arise or something unexpected What is the most unique thing I work with, but I didn’t expect for such What is the most unique thing happens, being able to troubleshoot an about yourself, outside of the Navy? a positive response to my leadership. about yourself, outside of the Navy? alternate plan, brief the Commander The most unique thing about me is I won a Middleweight Amateur North Officer and then executed it definitely that I spent five years fencing at the Was there an unexpected obstacle? American Championship in Muay Thai, gives me high job satisfaction. Royal Military College. It was a big How was it overcome? representing Southside Muay Thai in change in pace for me considering I An unexpected obstacle that I have Toronto Ontario; I have volunteered What is the most challenging part have always enjoyed contact sports and overcome was the death of my mother with a publicly funded initiative “Stu- of your work? played football in high school. It takes a prior to my current posting. She had dents Will All Graduate” to mentor and The most challenging part of my different kind of mental prowess than no life insurance and it was up to my tutor at risk youth in my community in work is being able to adapt to situations most sports. I also volunteer at the Nova two brothers and I to organize and fund Ottawa; and I’ve backpacked through that are constantly changing particu- Scotia Sport Hall of Fame and I recently her funeral. I had to grieve the event many countries such as Italy, Greece, larly when working with other ships. purchased a drone to capture videos and while facilitating it. Fortunately, I had and Costa Rica on my own accord in When in consort with other ships, the pictures from a unique and different the support of my spouse, my chain of search of recipes to improve my cook- program can change at a moment’s no- perspective. command, and my immediate family ing, which is a passion of mine.

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By PO1 Kasia Danigier, HMCS Toronto

CFB Halifax, in cooperation with the Defence Women’s Advisory Or- ganization (DWAO) Halifax, will be collecting menstrual hygiene product donations from members of the local Defence community from February 14 until March 11 to help combat “period poverty”. The collection will be in conjunc- tion with the National, “No Woman Without” collection taking place in other major Canadian cities. All prod- ucts collected during the MARLANT campaign will help supply menstrual hygiene products to people across Nova Scotia who struggle to afford or access the supplies they need. All items collected will go directly to local organizations including The Marguerite Centre, Adsum for Women The CFB Halifax feminine hygiene product collection initiative was launched in 2019 in the lead-up to International Women’s Day & Children and the Halifax & Region (IWD). The results of the collection were revealed at a special IWD held at Tribute Tower on March 8, 2019. Military Family Resource Centre LS JOHN IGLESIAS, FIS (H&R MFRC). Donations of tampons, sanitary Dockyard: MARLANT HQ (D201) Health Services Centre Atlantic (S80) HMCS Scotian and DRDC. napkins (pads), menstrual cups, cloth main lobby; D206 main entrance; FMF main lobby; Juno Tower (S90) main Donations will also be accepted at menstrual pads and period panties in Cape Scott main lobby; New Wave lobby/reception area. the DWAO Halifax-hosted Defence full, unopened boxes/consumer pack- café. Willow Park: TEME building Advisory Group Day event at Tribute aging are graciously accepted. Stadacona: Base Headquarters (WL57) main lobby; Real Property Op Tower (Mr. Mac’s, room # 144) from 9 Donation boxes will be set up in the (S90) main lobby; Tribute Tower building (WL7) main lobby. a.m. to 12 p.m. on March 11. following locations starting on Febru- (S117) main lobby; Fleet School (S9, Windsor Park: H&R MFRC Thank you in advance to all who ary 14: S15, S17, S37 & S82); Canadian Forces (WP106) main reception area. donate to this worthwhile cause. CFB Halifax Face of Base

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By the Government of Canada 6. What is the treatment for protect you from catching the virus, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, coronavirus? but it will not fully eliminate the risk Dr. Theresa Tam, on Twitter at @ 1. What is novel coronavirus For now, there is no specific treat- of illness. CPHO_Canada (2019-nCov)? ment for most people with corona- When wearing a mask, make sure Canadians travelling abroad are en- Coronaviruses are a large family virus infection. Most people with com- to: properly cover your mouth and couraged to consult the Travel Health of viruses. They can cause diseases mon coronavirus illness will recover nose; avoid touching the mask once Notice for China on travel.gc.ca. ranging from the common cold to on their own. At this time, there is no it's on your face; properly discard the more severe diseases such as Severe vaccine for coronavirus. Your health mask after each use; and wash your 13. Can the 2019 novel coronavirus Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) care provider may recommend steps hands after removing the mask. (2019-nCoV) be transmitted and Middle East Respiratory Syn- you can take to relieve symptoms. It is not recommended that healthy when a person is not showing drome (MERS-CoV). Some transmit Consult your health care pro- people or people who have not trav- symptoms? easily from person to person while vider as soon as possible if: you are elled to a 2019-nCoV affected area (e.g. This question is under investigation others do not. The 2019-nCoV is a new concerned about your symptoms Hubei Province and mainland China) at this time. Studies to answer this strain of the virus that has not been or you have a travel history to a wear masks. Wearing a mask when question are being conducted now. previously identified in humans. region where severe coro- for developing symptoms may give from a person who is asymptomatic coronavirus (referred to as 2019- naviruses are known to occur. The a false sense of security. Masks can (not showing any symptoms) is pos- nCoV) is responsible for the outbreak sooner you get treatment, the better easily become contaminated and need sible, this is considered to be rare. of pneumonia in Wuhan. Authorities your chances are for recovery. to be changed frequently and fitted What we do know for certain is that in China and worldwide are conduct- properly for them to provide adequate the virus is most often being spread ing further investigations to better 7. How does coronavirus spread? protection. through close contact with a person understand where the disease came Human coronaviruses cause infec- You can stay healthy and prevent who is showing symptoms (symptom- from, how it is spread and the clinical tions of the nose, throat and lungs. the spread of infections by: washing atic cases). severity of illness in humans. They are most commonly spread from your hands often with soap and water So based on the latest available data, an infected person through: respira- for at least 20 seconds; avoiding touch- the main driver of the 2019-nCoV out- 2. What are the symptoms? tory droplets that are spread when ing your eyes, nose or mouth with un- break is symptomatic cases. Those who are infected with 2019 you cough or sneeze; close personal washed hands; avoiding close contact That means the primary focus for novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) may contact, such as touching or shak- with people who are sick; coughing containing the novel coronavirus out- have little to no symptoms. You may ing hands; touching something with or sneezing into your sleeve and not break is to prevent exposure through not know you have symptoms of 2019- the virus on it, then touching your your hands; and staying home if you direct and close contact. nCoV because they are similar to a mouth, nose or eyes before washing are sick to avoid spreading illness to The most effective way to control cold or flu. your hands others this type of spread is through good Symptoms may take up to 14 days to hygiene measures in community set- appear after exposure to the virus. 8. What is the incubation period 11. Are Canadians at risk for tings (handwashing, cough etiquette Symptoms have included: fever, of the virus? contracting a novel coronavirus and staying home if sick) and strict cough, difficulty breathing, pneumo- Current information indicates that infection if they receive a package infection prevention and control nia in both lungs. In severe cases, symptoms may present themselves up or products shipped from China? measures in health settings to prevent infection can lead to death. to 14 days after exposure to the virus There is no known risk of corona- spread in hospital settings. viruses entering Canada on parcels 3. What are the risks of getting 9. How can I protect myself from or packages coming from affected 14. Is there a risk of contracting coronavirus? getting this virus? regions in China. a novel coronavirus infection The public health risk associated You can stay healthy and prevent Although there is still a lot that is if I touch a surface that was with the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019- the spread of infections by: washing unknown about the newly emerged potentially contaminated? nCoV) infection in Wuhan, China, your hands often with soap and water 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) In general, coronaviruses have is low for Canada and for Canadian for at least 20 seconds; avoiding touch- and how it spreads, we can use the poor survivability on surfaces, and travellers. ing your eyes, nose or mouth with un- information from two other coronavi- are generally thought to be spread by Canada has no direct flights from washed hands; avoiding close contact ruses (SARS and MERS) to guide us. respiratory droplets left behind after Wuhan and the volume of travellers with people who are sick; coughing In general, because of poor surviv- someone coughs or sneezes. arriving indirectly from Wuhan is or sneezing into your sleeve and not ability of these coronaviruses on For the novel coronavirus, research- low. However, at this time, the Govern- your hands; and staying home if you surfaces, there is considered to be a ers are actively investigating to learn ment of Canada recommends that are sick to avoid spreading illness to very low risk of spread from products more about the ways that the novel Canadians avoid non-essential travel others. or packaging that is shipped over a coronavirus is transmitted. to China due to an outbreak of 2019- period of days or weeks at ambient In the meantime, the best way to nCoV. 10. Should the general population temperatures. prevent respiratory and other ill- Canada also recommends that Ca- in Canada wear masks to protect Studies on the SARS coronavirus nesses is to: avoid touching the eyes, nadians avoid all travel to the prov- themselves from this virus? showed that the virus did not survive nose and mouth; consistently use ince of Hubei, including the cities If you are a healthy individual, the on dry surfaces such as paper. Coro- good hand hygiene measures, which of: Ezhou, Wuhan, and Huanggang. use of a mask is not necessary. naviruses are generally thought to be includes frequent handwashing with This recommendation is due to the However, if you are experiencing spread by respiratory droplets. soap and water for at least 20 sec- heavy travel restrictions by Chinese symptoms of an illness that spreads Currently there is no evidence to onds, or using an alcohol-based hand authorities to prevent the spread of through the air, wearing a mask can support the transmission of 2019- sanitizer if soap and water are not 2019-nCoV. At this time, it is unclear help prevent the spread of the infec- nCoV associated with imported goods. available; how easily this virus spreads from tion to others. The mask acts as a bar- There have not been any cases of maintain good respiratory etiquette, person to person. Public health risk is rier and helps stop the tiny droplets 2019-nCoV in Canada associated with such as covering your mouth and nose continually reassessed as new infor- from spreading around you when you imported goods from China. with your arm or sleeve when cough- mation becomes available. cough or sneeze. Your health provider ing and sneezing, disposing of any may recommend you wear a mask 12. Where can I find the most up- used tissues as soon as possible, and 4. Is there a vaccine to protect while you are seeking or waiting for to-date information about this following with handwashing or use of against this virus? care. In this instance masks are an coronavirus? alcohol-based hand sanitizers where No, there is currently no vaccine to appropriate part of infection preven- For the latest and most up-to- soap and water are not available; and protect against 2019 novel coronavirus tion and control measures that put in date information, visit the Public regularly clean and disinfect surfaces infection. place so that people with an infectious Health Agency of Canada's web- that people touch frequently such as 5. Will this year's flu vaccine protect respiratory illness do not transmit the page on the Novel Coronavirus toilets, bedside tables, doorknobs, me from this virus? infection to others. (2019-nCoV). You can also follow water). February 24, 2020 TRIDENT Sports 19

What’s the score with local sports in your community? Send write-ups, photos, and results to Sports [email protected] Gagetown women, Greenwood men take Atlantic titles

By Sara White, The Aurora Managing Editor

There are new Atlantic regional hockey champions in both the wom- en’s and men’s division for 2020, fol- lowing the CAF’s play-off tournament February 4 to 7 at 14 Wing Greenwood. While the 14 Wing Greenwood women won the 2019 regional title and the Gagetown men won regionals – and the year’s national title; this year, it was the Gagetown women defeating Greenwood and the Greenwood men defeating 12 Wing Shearwater for the regional banners. Play opened February 4 at the Greenwood Gardens Arena, with 405 (Long Range Patrol) Squadron Luc Vachon dropping the official starting puck. “On behalf of Colonel Cook, wel- come to Greenwood from across the Atlantic provinces,” Vachon said. “Last year, the Greenwood women’s team ended up winning regionals, and the Gagetown men won regionals and nationals – both will want to defend their titles! “Greenwood is a smaller rink, so moved into their 12 Wing Shearwater came out it’ll make things interesting. We’re all semi-final games, on the wrong side of a 6-3 men’s looking forward to a great competi- with Shearwater game against CFB Halifax tion. Play nice, play safe – welcome.” 1-0 over Gagetown February 4, Day 1 of the Atlantic Day 1 men’s action saw Greenwood and Greenwood 3-1 regionals. lose its opening game to Gagetown 8-4, over Halifax. LS C. MOON, 14 WING IMAGING but win a second game 8-4 over Shear- On the final day water. Halifax had beaten Shearwater of the tournament, earlier in the day 6-3. On the women’s February 7, Gag- side, on February 4, Greenwood de- etown and Green- feated Gagetown 6-5 in overtime. wood faced off in February 5, Gagetown started the the women’s final, The Halifax Mariners women’s men’s action with a 5-2 win over with Gagetown team took a 5-2 loss from the Halifax, and then took a later 6-4 win coming out 4-3 in Gagetown Warriors at the Green- over Shearwater. Greenwood beat an overtime win. wood Gardens Arena February 5, Halifax 8-4 in the evening game. In In the men’s final, Day 2 of the Atlantic Regionals the women’s division, Gagetown beat Greenwood defeat- women’s action. Halifax 5-2 ed Shearwater 8-4. LS C. MOON, 14 WING IMAGING On Day 3, the women finished Making a quick their round robin first thing in the save in the middle of the tournament 10 p.m. and loaded up their back-up support in ensuring play would go on. morning, with Greenwood defeating were friends at the Credit Union Cen- Zamboni to take up emergency duties The men head to nationals at CFB Halifax 2-0. Greenwood met Gagetown tre in Kingston: when the Greenwood in Greenwood. Greenwood rink man- Gagetown February 16 to 20, while the for the evening game, the women’s Gardens’ Zamboni broke down, Kings- ager Bill Cox and his ice maintenance women’s nationals will be held at CFB semi-final, winning 2-0. The men also ton rink staff opened their doors at crew appreciated the Kingston rink’s Winnipeg March 8 to 13. 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 181230 20 TRIDENT Sports February 24, 2020 RCN sports history: Tug-of-war at HMCS Cornwallis

By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

It may not be as common an activ- ity in the modern day, but tug-of-war battles have been a naval tradition for well over a century, with Royal Navy inter-service competitions tak- ing place as far back as 1896. In 1965, the inter-divisional tug- of-war championships were a major monthly event in the new entry training sports program at HMCS Cornwallis, with young groups of sailors eager to prove themselves stronger than their RCN colleagues. In February of that year, the tug-of- war trophy went to HMCS Fraser 3/46 Division. The Commanding Officer of Cornwallis, Capt(N) J.M. Paul, called on OS Alexander Carmi- chael to accept the trophy on behalf of his team, noting that he looked especially sturdy on his feet through the contest, and likely was the decid- ing factor in his team’s victory.

This month in RCN sports history: Capt(N) J.M. Paul presents the inter-divisional tug-of-war trophy to OS Alexander Carmichael of HMCS Fraser. The competition 1949 - HMCS Stadacona made it took place at HMCS Cornwallis in February 1965. three consecutive championships CROW’S NEST ARCHIVE in the Halifax Canadian Football League by defeating the Wanderers manager. Cmdre A.M. Hope was on sports. February saw personnel from in friendly basketball games that in a sudden-death final for the 1949 hand to congratulate the players and the ship get hockey wins over HMC month, and organized an impressive title and bringing the Purdy Trophy sit in on the team photo. ships Magnificent and Swansea, with rifle team with multiple sharpshoot- back to the base. Commissioned 1950 - HMCS Micmac, the latest Commanding Officer LCdr Frewer ers who made the overall RCN team Engineer Frank Hindle was the head addition to the East Coast fleet after and CPO Moore both lacing up their in previous years. coach, while Commissioned Stores its recommissioning in 1949, began skates to take part. Micmac also took Officer Les Jackson acted as team making a name for itself in Fleet down ships Portage and La Hulloise Continued on page 21

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For more information, of the Sexes, a group of CFB Halifax team placed third at one of the larg- To nominate personnel for please contact Courtney.Gallant@ and CFB Shearwater representatives est tournaments in North America. the various Sports Achievement forces.gc.ca took on the Halifax Ladies Ringette The team, comprised of SLt Chris Awards (Environmental Awards) – Shearwater gym sports are at Team in a friendly exhibition at the Howlett, SLt David Benoit, SLt Mike Male and Female Athlete of the Year, the gym from noon to 1 p.m., Monday Shannon Park rink. The teams played Wood and A/SLt Ed Hooper travelled Coach, Official and Team of the Year, to Friday. a competitive back-and-forth game, to Kingston for the RMC Invitational the local deadline is February 28. 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All skill and fitness levels will take place from April 22-23 at welcome. Monday/Wednesday, 6-7 Aldershot. If numbers warrant it, p.m. the competition may be extended by PSP Recreation offers a yoga a day. class designed for everyone. Starting January 1, 2020 all CAF This class introduces foundational personnel, including Class A, B postures, balance postures, and Super Bowl Trivia for and C Reservists are eligible for the movement with breath and focus. FORCE Rewards Program. This well-balanced class will get you The FORCE Rewards Program out of your head and into your body uses rewards to recognize CAF and your breath. Modifications are the NFL fanatic personnel who achieve a high fitness always welcome. Tuesday/Thursday, level by scoring Silver, Gold or Plati- 6-7 p.m. and Sunday from 9:30-10:30 By Stephen Stone 12. Who holds the record for most con- num on the FORCE Fitness Profile. a.m. Contact matthew.mackenzie5@ secutive appearances in the Super The FORCE Fitness Profile is a com- forces.gc.ca for more information. Since Super Bowl LIV has just been Bowl as a player? bination of the FORCE Evaluation The CFB Halifax Walk takes played and the winner is known, I 13. Who is the only quarterback to score and waist circumference, when place at 10:30 a.m. on the last wonder how many fans can answer the both throw and catch a touchdown compared against other CAF person- Wednesday of every month. Both following trivia. With 54 Super Bowl pass in the Super Bowl? nel of the same age-group and sex. military and civilian members are games, I won’t use 54 questions, so I’ll 14. Who is the youngest quarterback to Rewards are claimed through http:// welcome to participate. 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By Trident Staff The team will now travel to Borden for the CAF National Old Timers’ Cham- The Shearwater Flyers Old Timers’ pionship, to be held the week of March hockey team are headed to nationals 21-26. after coming out on top at the Atlantic The Regional Championship also Regional Championship, held from included a special tribute to the late January 29-31 at 12 Wing Shearwater. Sgt (Ret’d) Rob Sneath in front of many After dominating against Greenwood of those who called him a friend and in a 7-1 semi final game, the Flyers shared the ice with him over the years. took on the CFB Halifax Mariners in Sneath was one of Canada's top military the final. Both teams competed hard, hockey players and won an impressive going into the third with a tied score of 22 medals from CAF Nationals during 1-1, but a quick goal from Shearwater his 24-year career. A new permanent midway through the period got the mo- banner featuring Sneath’s name and his mentum rolling, and the Flyers netted jersey #27 was recently hung above the two more to end with a 4-1 victory. Lt(N) ice at the Shearwater Arena, replacing a Joel Cormier of FDU(A) received the temporary banner that went up shortly tournament MVP award for the Flyers. before his passing in late 2017. Skylarkers win Ray Kline Memorial Tournament

On January 23-24, 2020, the Dockyard Firefighters hockey team, The Skylarkers, competed in the Ray Kline Memorial Hockey Tournament, an annual event held in memory of the Halifax Firefighter. Funds raised from the tournament go towards PTSD. The Skylarkers finished the tournament with a 4-0-1 record, clinching the title for their first time since 2013. SUBMITTED

The Shearwater Flyers celebrate their gold- medal win at the Atlantic Regional Old Timers’ Hockey Championship on January 31. OS MELISSA GONZALEZ, 12 WING IMAGING

The Flyers took on the Halifax Mariners in the tournament finals. OS MELISSA GONZALEZ, 12 WING IMAGING

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Super Bowl Trivia for the NFL fanatic

Questions on page 21 9. New England Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 in Answers Super Bowl LIII. 1. Matt Snell ran 4 yards for the 10. Ken Norton, jr with 3 consecutive New York Jets touchdown. Even wins...Cowboys in Super Bowls though it was the third AFL-NFL XXVII, XXVIII, and 49ers XXIX. championship game, it was the 11. Ray Lewis, 12 seasons – Balti- “first” designated Super Bowl more Ravens XXXV and Balti- played January 12, 1969. Jets 16 / more Ravens XLVII. Colts 7. 12. Gale Gilbert – Buffalo Bills – 2. Max McGee on a 37-yard pass XXV, XXVI, XXVII, XXVIII and from Bart Starr of the Packers at the Chargers XXIX. 6:04 in the 1st quarter. 13. Nick Foles – Philadelphia Eagles 3. Marv Levy coached the Buffalo during Super Bowl LII. Bills to the 4 Super Bowls. His 14. Ben Roethlisberger – Steelers, two Grey Cups with the Montreal Super Bowl XL. Alouettes 62nd and 65th games 15. Jerry Rice – 8 – 49ers XXIII, XXIV, defeating the Edmonton Eskimos XXIX, and Raiders XXXVII. both times. 16. Franco Harris – Steelers Super 4. Pittsburgh Steelers - Super Bowls Bowls IX, X, XIII, XIV. IX , X and XIII, XIV. 17. Roger Staubach – Dallas 4 games 5. Miami Dolphins defeated the – VI, X, XII, and XIII. Washington Redskins 14-7. 18. Fifty years. Kansas City Chiefs 6. Linebacker Chuck Howley of the won Super Bowl IV and their Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl V. next win was Super Bowl LIV. TOM SINGLETON 7. Walter Payton (Sweetness) of the 19. Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas Chicago Bears did not score a City Chiefs. LEORA LAWSON touchdown against the Patriots 20. New York Giants defeated the in Super Bowl XX. Pats by a score of 17-14, thus MEAGHAN JOHNSTON 8. San Francisco 49ers defeated the preventing the Patriots from hav- Denver Broncos 55-10 in Super ing the 2nd perfect season in the Bowl XXIV. NFL. 181238 24 TRIDENT News February 24, 2020

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