Monday April 19, 2021 Volume 55, Issue 8

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NATO partners train in Baltic Sea Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) and Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) units conduct fleet manoeuvres during planned interactions in the Bal- tic Sea on March 31. The two NATO Standing Naval Forces spent three days together, training and building interoperability off the Coast of Latvia and Estonia. SNMG1 is currently under Canadian command, with HMCS Halifax serving as flagship. Read more inside on Page 5. SNMG1 2 TRIDENT NEWS APRIL 19, 2021

HMCS Goose Bay, seen here at Jetty NB, will be participating in TGEX 21-2 alongside a number of other Kingston-class ships. FORMATION IMAGING SERVICES Task Group Exercise Rising Tide taking place from April 19 - 25 By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff

Six ships are national exercise,” he said. pleted in preparation. pre-sail protocol combining self-isola- taking part in a large training exer- The ships will spend as much time “Planning begins — regardless of tion periods, testing and monitoring. cise off the coast of from together as possible in the areas of COVID restrictions — several months While Nova Scotia currently benefits April 19 - 25. Her Majesty’s Canadian operation, Cmdre Feltham explained, before the intended start day,” ex- from having few cases of the virus, (HMC) Ships Harry DeWolf, Goose with the exercise primarily focusing on plained Cmdre Feltham. “It involves there are still plans in place in the Bay, Shawinigan, Moncton, Kingston Shawinigan and Moncton. Overnight, the whole of Fleet Staff with support event that COVID-19 is discovered on and Summerside will be participating the ships will remain in company, sepa- from ships, lodger units and 12 Wing board an RCN ship. in Task Group Exercise Rising Tide rating during the dayCascade to allow Aerospace each ship Shearwater, and includes alongside “Once onboard the ships have the (TGEX 21-2). to do their specific14 niche WING training, Greenwood such trainingAURORA in simulators and training ability to test and isolate symptomatic Using virtual technology, the RCN as Kingston, Summerside and Goose units and at sea programs designed to sailors to ensure that any infection that Distributed Mission Operations Centre Bay conducting mine4.94 countermeasures x 5.58 in get the fleet prepared.” manages to make it on board is quickly (DMOC) will be linking from shore (MCM) training andFull Harry colour DeWolf con- To minimize the risk of COVID, addi- contained,” Cmdre Feltham said. to the ships, with units from 14 Wing ducting training in the . tional time was added to the schedule Greenwood participating virtually as Main events of the multi-day exer- with each ship following a customized well. cise will include formation exit, tow Cmdre Richard Feltham, Command- approaches, officer of the watch (OOW) er of Canadian Fleet Atlantic, noting manoeuvres, and a force protection that the event offers an ideal opportu- (FP) entrance upon completion, as well nity to operate and train in a multi-ship as each ship’s own training exercises. environment, increasing professional A large number of personnel were skills and advancing the proficiency involved in planning the TGEX – which Join our team of all units involved. “Normally, ships, was originally planned to include sailors and aviators would only get this HMCS Toronto and . Plans have shifted type of experience when deployed on MV Asterix since then, but that doesn’t operations or participating in an inter- discount the long hours of work com- WHO WE ARE Cascade Aerospace Inc. is a dynamic, privately held Canadian specialist aerospace and defence contractor focused on providing long-term integrated aircraft support programs for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), military, government and commercial customers.

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From left, Cdr David Roberge, Commandant of Naval Fleet School (Atlantic), Capt (N) Sean Williams, Base CFB Halifax, and Captain (Navy) (Retired) William Woodburn, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Canadian Naval Memorial Trust. LT(N) ALEX GRINTON, NFS(A) A piece of Navy history: HMCS Sackville model presented to NFS(A) By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff

not only to those who formed not-for-profit Canadian Naval current Commanding Officer, said the perished at sea in the Memorial Trust took over guardianship final paintwork was nearing comple- past but to every sailor of the ship and worked to restore it to tion and Sackville will soon be ready that serves today.” its original design. to come out of dry dock and go back The model was built Today the Canadian Naval Memorial to her berth as a museum ship on the and gifted to the Cana- Trust has about 1,000 members world- Halifax waterfront near the Maritime dian Naval Memorial wide, mostly in , the United Museum of the Atlantic. It’s a moment Trust by LCdr (ret’d) Kingdom and the US, Woodburn told he and the rest of the ship’s crew are Darrell Kays, a retired those in attendance at the presentation. looking forward to. submariner (not at the Since September of last year, Sack- “HMCS Sackville and the event), who Woodburn ville has been in the submarine shed were the “workhorses of the Navy” described as having “an at FMF Cape Scott for much-needed during the war,” he said. “Sackville is undying passion for sub- maintenance and repair, most notably the last remaining ship of her kind. marines and the Navy.” cladding the rusted and thinning hull Just to be able to walk on the decks Addressing the with quarter-inch steel plates up to one and touch the bulkheads, it’s a physical significance of HMCS foot above the water line, work which piece of history. Everyone who visits or A model of HMCS Sackville, built by Sackville, Woodburn touched on both first began in 2018 and was completed works on the ship feels that, and feels a retired submariner Darrell Kays, was the ship’s history as a Flower-class cor- this past winter. sense of emotional attachment to her.” presented to Naval Fleet School (Atlantic) vette and its role escorting convoys of Cdr (ret’d) Gary Reddy, the ship’s by the Canadian Naval Memorial Trust merchant ships safely during the Battle on April 1. of the Atlantic. He also noted how LT(N) ALEX GRINTON, NFS(A) Sackville and the corvettes contributed As the hull painting of HMCS Sack- to Canadian shipbuilding during and ville neared completion in the subma- after the war, creating a greater sense rine shed at HMC Dockyard, a replica of identity for the Canadian Navy as a of the Navy’s memorial ship was being whole. presented to Naval Fleet School (At- “This ship represents the shipbuild- lantic), where it is now showcased in ing industry in Canada, Sackville and a display cabinet in the foyer of the the corvettes were small ships that new building, along with other naval could be built at shipyards across the artifacts. country — and that’s what happened. A “To have the Sackville displayed here lot of us feel that it was with these ships is fitting,” said Cmdre (ret’d) Bill Wood- that our Navy began...and we never burn, Chairman of the Board of the looked back,” Woodburn said. Canadian Naval Memorial Trust, as he Unlike other Flower-class corvettes, presented the replica to NFS(A) Com- which were mostly scrapped following manding Officer, Cdr David Roberge, the end of the war, Sackville was con- on April 1st. “This ship represents so verted into an oceanographic research much to our Navy. What we’re trying to vessel in the 1950s and remained in do is make Sackville a living memorial, service until 1982. In 1983, the newly 4 TRIDENT NEWS APRIL 19, 2021

www.tridentnewspaper.com Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh and Honourary Admiral of the RCN, dies at 99 Editor: Ryan Melanson By RCN Public Affairs [email protected] (902) 427-4235 The Royal Canadian Navy first lieutenant (second in part in the RCN’s centennial Sackville, a Second World Reporter: Joanie Veitch (RCN) lost one of its own on command) of the celebration in 2010. They War that escorted [email protected] April 9, 2021. Prince Philip, HMS Wallace, which took graced the RCN-hosted convoys and attacked sub- (902) 427-4238 The Duke of Edinburgh, part in the Allied landings International Fleet Review marines, and which is now Editorial Advisor: Margaret Conway passed peacefully at Wind- in Sicily. In 1952, His Royal in Halifax during their a museum on the Halifax [email protected] sor Castle at the age of 99. Highness was promoted to royal visit, paying tribute to waterfront. 902-721-0560 The longest-serving royal the rank of commander, but Canada’s Navy in grand and The Royal Family’s ties Editorial Advisor: Ariane Guay-Jadah consort in British history, his naval career came to an historic style, sailing amid to the RCN continue to this [email protected] Prince Philip was an Hon- end upon the death of his fa- an armada of 30 warships day. 902-721-8341 ourary Admiral of the RCN ther-in-law, King George VI, assembled for her inspection In May 2015, His Royal since 2011, and the Admiral and The Queen’s subsequent in . Highness Charles, The www.tridentnewspaper.com of the Royal Canadian Sea accession to the Throne. Her Majesty and The Duke Prince of Wales and Her Trident is an authorized military publication distributed across Canada and throughout the world every second Cadets since 1953. Since the formation of of Edinburgh also unveiled Royal Highness Anne, The Monday, and is published with the permission of Rear A Second World War vet- Canada’s Navy in 1910, the a plaque commemorating Princess Royal were appoint- Admiral Brian Santarpia, Commander, Joint Task Force Atlantic. The Editor reserves the right to edit, condense eran, Prince Philip served Royal Family has had strong 100 years of Canadian naval ed as Commodores-in-Chief or reject copy, photographs or advertising to achieve the in His Majesty’s Ship (HMS) ties with the oldest of the service in Halifax on the of the Royal Canadian Navy aims of a service newspaper as defined by the Interim Canadian Forces Newspapers Policy dated April 11, Valiant and was awarded the three services of the Canadi- second day of their Royal by Her Majesty Queen Eliza- 2005. Deadline for copy and advertising is 10 a.m., 11 Greek War Cross of Valour. an Armed Forces. Visit. Later in the visit, Her beth II, Queen of Canada. business days prior to the publication date. Material must be accompanied by the contributor’s name, address and In July 1942, he was promot- Her Majesty and Prince Majesty presented a plaque phone number. Opinions and advertisements printed ed lieutenant and appointed Philip played an important commemorating HMCS in Trident are those of the individual contributor or advertiser and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or endorsements of the DND, the Editor or the Publisher.

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Members of HMCS Ville de Québec joined Habitat for Hu- manity on April 12 to help out in moving drywall into a pair of homes. The sailors said they were happy to assist volunteers and community partners to help build affordable housing for families in need. MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA TRIDENT NEWS APRIL 19, 2021 5

Standing NATO Maritime Group One and Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One warships conduct fleet manoeuvres during planned interactions and high-readiness training serials in the Baltic Sea on April 1. HDMS ABSALON NATO Standing Naval Forces come together in Northern Europe By LCdr Mark Fifield, SNMG1 Senior PAO

Standing NATO Maritime Group One Peats, Commander of SNMG1. “High “It was a great experience to get to Navy sailor. Tasked with mine count- (SNMG1) and Standing NATO Mine levels of interoperability between take part in the crosspol as we have er-measures, it was very interesting to Countermeasures Group One (SNMC- NATO Allies and partners depends on been very limited in our ability to see the different equipment and capa- MG1) recently conducted three days mutual familiarity, trust and confi- interact with people outside of our bilities that they hold. Between touring of training off the coast of Latvia and dence in each other’s tactics, tech- own ship due to COVID-19,” said Sailor the ship, sitting down with the captain Estonia between 29-31 March 2021. niques and procedures as well as each First Class Jenny Toole. “Along with a and taking the helm during maneuvers SNMG1 and SNMCMG1 are two of other’s capabilities and platforms. This nice change of scenery, sailing on FGS we had a great day and we are hopeful four NATO Standing Naval Forces interoperability pays dividends when Datteln for the day was a great oppor- to be able to do it again in the future!” (SNFs) on continuous active duty that we have to work seamlessly with each tunity to see into the life of a German contribute to the Alliance’s collective other to successfully achieve mission defence on a permanent basis. As the objectives during peacetime as well as core of the Very High Readiness Joint during times of crisis and conflict.” Task Force (Maritime), they provide Among the interaction highlights constant high-readiness maritime was a temporary exchange of per- capabilities that can quickly and effec- sonnel (i.e. “crosspols”) between the tively respond across the full spectrum two Forces on the final two days of of operations in support of any NATO interactions. Small boats transferred operations. designated personnel back and forth SNFs are multinational, integrated between SNMG1 unit, HMCS Halifax, maritime forces composed of warships and SNMCMG1 units BNS Godetia, from various Allied countries and are ENS Ugandi and FGS Datteln. These highly interoperable with one anoth- personnel then job shadowed their er. Furthermore, each SNF provides counterparts for the day, toured the unique and robust operational capa- ships and established personnel and bilities that complement each other professional relationships. in their common designated Area of “These crosspols provided excellent Operations (AOO). Such is the case professional development opportu- with SNMG1 and SNMCMG1 as both nities for the participants, allowing SNFs primarily operate in Western them to experience naval operations and Northern European waters which and daily life on board different Allied include the Baltic Sea, North Sea, nations’ vessels,” said Commander Jan Norwegian Sea and their maritime Wijchers, Commander of SNMCMG1. approaches. “Additionally, it broadened our com- “Our interactions in the Baltic Sea mon knowledge and understanding of demonstrated NATO unity, readiness the distinct roles and responsibilities and steadfast commitment to the of each SNF as well as the value they region’s collective defence and served bring to the Alliance when it comes to FGS Datteln and other Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One warships as a powerful deterrent to potential defending NATO’s citizens and territo- conduct a sail past of Standing NATO Maritime Group One Flagship HMCS Halifax. aggressors,” said Commodore Bradley rial integrity.” S1 BRYAN UNDERWOOD 6 TRIDENT NEWS APRIL 19, 2021

Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Scott building D200 – construction completed on March 30, 1983. FMFCS Happy 25th Anniversary to Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Scott By Ashley Evans, FMF Cape Scott/Cape Breton

April 4, 2021 marked the 25th anniversary of the Production department carries outstanding capabil- purpose-built structures including the main D247 inception of Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Scott ities, including: building, the Weapons and Electronics building, (FMFCS), the Royal Canadian Navy’s dedicated re- • Command and Control Systems; and the Submarine Repair Shelter. The design for pair and maintenance facility situated within HMC D247 was developed in 2000, with completion in 2002. Dockyard in Halifax, Nova Scotia.. • Communication Systems The Submarine Repair Shelter, a climate-controlled FMFCS is a strategic asset to the RCN, providing • Above Water and Under Water Weapons Systems building, allows for hull maintenance, repairs, and a full range of naval engineering, maintenance, and such as guns, missiles, fire-control and torpedo upgrades to both submarines and various surface repair services to support the operational availabili- systems; ships, and was completed in 2012 after three years ty of the Navy’s warships and submarines, auxiliary • Hydraulic Systems; of construction. These two purpose-built facilities vessels, and other Formation Halifax units. The • Marine Diesel, Gas Turbine, Electrical Propulsion, brought the total building count at FMFCS to 13, majority of work is completed onsite in HMC Dock- and Auxiliary Systems; with an overall footprint of more than 81,000 square yard, and mobile repair parties further extend their metres (871,929 square feet). • Electrical Generation and Distribution; capabilities – providing the ability for specialized Undoubtedly, the many talents and expertise of technicians to meet up with deployed RCN ships • Hull Maintenance and Fabrication resources; the minds and hands at work within this impressive worldwide. • Machining; and facility give it its strength and ability to meet many The past quarter-century has seen teams of mili- • Submarine Systems such as periscope mainte- successes. Time and time again FMFCS has been tary and civilian engineers, tradespersons, project nance and weapons certification, among others. presented with particularly challenging technical planners, and other workers deliver on their man- The highly-skilled Defence Team at work with- problems, each time finding solutions and achieving date to serve the technical needs of the RCN fleet in this facility offers a wide-range of capabilities, success through their creativity, diverse skillset, through operating this world-class ship repair facil- including: innovation, and persistence. ity, with work rooted in that of collaboration and a Many of the faces of FMFCS have changed (or • Maintenance and repair of RCN liferafts; commitment to excellence. aged) over the past 25 years, but the delivery of first- FMFCS was formed through the amalgamation • Installation of the CEROS 200 fire-control system; class engineering, maintenance, and repair services of three separate engineering, maintenance, and • Management of the FMFs’ involvement of the Hal- to the RCN has not changed, and the workforce has repair units: Ship Repair Unit Atlantic (SRUA), ifax-Class Modernization/Frigate Life Extension maintained the same sense of pride felt all of those Naval Engineering Unit Atlantic (NEUA), and Fleet (HCM/FELEX) Program; and years ago. The varying degree of skills found in the Maintenance Group Atlantic (FMGA). The Fleet • Continuous preservation work devoted to HMCS offices and shops continue to be invaluable, especial- Maintenance Facility Cape Scott took its current Sackville (K181), the world’s last surviving Flow- ly when timelines are tight and repairs are compli- name from the former fleet escort maintenance ship er-class corvette from the Second World War. cated. – HMCS Cape Scott (ARE-101). The ship was per- Additionally, the facility has worked hard to With every turn of a wrench, engineering change manently berthed alongside as a floating dockyard establish healthy and robust apprenticeship and designed and implemented, and every apprentice maintenance and repair facility in the 1970s, and the student programs aimed at providing engaging and and student trained, Fleet Maintenance Facili- unit was later moved into a shore facility after being informative work terms that will aid in building and ty Cape Scott continues 25 years later to provide redesignated as FMGA. strengthening a skilled and diverse workforce. unwavering service to the Admiral and the sailors FMFCS is comprised of seven departments – Op- Over the past 25 years FMFCS has evolved in a who take the vessels to sea. Happy 25th Anniversary erations, Engineering, Production, Unit Support, number of ways, with the construction of several Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Scott! Finance, Strategy, and Process Integration. FMFCS’ TRIDENT NEWS APRIL 19, 2021 7

25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FLEET MAINTENANCE FACILITIES

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RAE INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS THE PERSONAL INSURANCE COMPANY RAE Industrial Electronics has been proud to service FMF Cape The Personal Insurance Company would like to congratulate the staff Scott since the beginning. Over the years their team has helped of Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Scott on the occasion of their with sourcing hard-to-find products and general sourcing needs. 25th anniversary! The team at The Personal is highly supportive of The members of FMF Cape Scott have looked to RAE for advice in the CAF Community, and is proud to partner with CANEX to offer selecting everything from board level components, electric products exclusive home and auto group insurance rates and specific coverages and highly advanced test equipment. The staff and management of tailored to the unique circumstances of military life. “You’ve always RAE Industrial Electronics look forward to servicing FMF Cape Scott been there when we need you most – now it’s our turn to be there for well into the future. you with coverage and rates you can count on.”

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25 Years of Excellence In 1996, Fleetway was still a relatively young company born out of the Canadian Patrol Frigate Program. It was a company working in support of a strengthening navy, providing engineering and maintenance support to frigates, and replenishment ships being dispatched with urgency to global security flashpoints.

History is rich with the significant contributions of the Royal Canadian Navy to international security. The fleet has been employed time and again as the first element of national power to help on the world stage, ready to deploy with remarkably efficient preparations, lightweight logistics sustainment and effective overseas engineering and repair.

It is readily apparent to Fleetway that an enabled, agile and joint public and private effort stands behind the readiness of the fleet and sustains it on mission. As a naval engineering company, we are privileged to be working alongside thousands of Fleet Maintenance Facility staff members in this sovereign endeavor. We congratulate serving and retired employees of Fleet Maintenance Facilities Cape Breton and Cape Scott in the celebration of the 25th Anniversary in your unit’s history. We are honored to call you partners in naval readiness and look forward to many years of continued collaboration as the fleet modernizes through the National Shipbuilding Strategy.

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The team at FMF Cape Scott is preparing to meet the changing needs of the RCN as new classes of ships, including the Harry DeWolf class, seen here, are introduced in the com- ing years. CPL DAVID VELDMAN, FORMATION IMAGING SERVICES Preparing for the future fleet at FMF Cape Scott By Ashley Evans, FMF Cape Scott/Cape Breton

As the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) introduc- knowledge from those who designed and built them. ture FMFCS may need to work closely with system es three new classes of ships, Fleet Maintenance This training has been underway for AOPS, is in the integrators, and that evolutions in second-line Facility Cape Scott (FMFCS) is looking at how it beginning stages for JSS, and CSC will follow suit. In maintenance will possibly mean strengthening will prepare to meet the changing needs of the fleet addition to the OEM training, FMF is complement- relationships with OEMs. The integration of the while remaining agile, adaptable, and committed to ing their existing knowledge along four pillars: FMFCS workforce with other maintenance groups excellence. • Initial Cadre training to provide ship level theory through waterfront management will also need to be Excitement for the new vessels – the Arctic and and exposure to the new system explored further. Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS), Joint Support Ships • On-Job training during installation at the shipyard Dubois shared that while the most challenging (JSS), and the Canadian Surface Combatants (CSC) part of preparing for the new vessels has been ac- – is high as teams in production and engineering • Participation in set-to-work and trials cess to the ships and being involved in the build, the to obtain the required FMF capabilities, capacities • Access to technical data package most rewarding part has been taking on new oppor- and competencies to ensure future fleet readiness The AOPS vessels, explains Dubois, are essentially tunities while supporting three new classes of ships. requirements are met. commercial grade and much simpler ships than the Through their highly skilled workforce, FMFs are Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Scott (FMFCS) current Halifax-Class Frigates and Victoria-Class always adapting to the needs of the RCN fleet. has proven adeptness and innovation in serving the Submarines. To meet the needs of the Atlantic fleet through the Halifax-Class Moderniza- new vessels, FMFCS will ensure they tion/Frigate Life Extension (HCM/FELEX) Pro- continue to have well-integrated teams gram, which has extended the service-life of these of engineers, technologists, technicians vessels. across all trades, material specialists “They’ve been quite challenging,” Simon Dubois, and support personnel. FMFCS Engineering Manager, says about the Hali- “A ship is a ship, but computer fax-Class and Victoria-Class vessels. “Yet the work- systems evolve in ships like CSC,” says force has grown in skill set and expertise alongside Dubois. “Computer network specialists these ships, continuously adapting as necessary to within our unit will therefore need to the changing needs of the fleet.” adapt to this new technology. For FM- FMF has supported numerous elements of chang- FCS Engineering specifically, this will es to fleet composition over the years, and it is ex- mean understanding the complex sys- pected to be no different with AOPS, JSS, and CSC. tem integration, spending time with the Dubois says a key element of this education is how software developers, and finally, early FMFCS prepares to service the new classes of ships engagement in witnessing trials. while still serving the current fleet. Dubois notes the In addition to the above change, one importance of the FMFCS teams having involvement of the biggest differences in the new in new builds, acceptance trials, and set-to-work-tri- classes of ships is the high-voltage als, allowing them to keep up with technology and electrical propulsion system. This is a retain core skill sets. new and important system for the teams With each class of ship, the teams at FMFCS take to learn. the time to review all of the systems, and training “We have a strong, skilled workforce has historically taken place with the original equip- who are very adept working with new ment manufacturers (OEM) whereby FMF will send technologies” says Dubois, reinforcing members of the workforce to varying companies for that the team is ready and prepared to a two to three week duration to learn in-depth about service the new fleet, partaking in all the systems and how to overhaul them. This allows training available to them. those working on the ships to obtain extensive Dubois recognizes that in the fu- 10 TRIDENT NEWS APRIL 19, 2021 Reflections on a rewarding career Gary Lowe has been a key member of Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Scott’s civilian workforce for more than 30 years

By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff

Gary Lowe doesn’t skip a beat when asked what he might slow things down or cause problems. enjoys most about his role as Work Centre Manager “You can’t let yourself get upset or fly off the handle in the Marine Machinery Shop at Fleet Maintenance when things aren’t working out. When you have an Facility Cape Scott. issue or a situation that’s causing problems, you just “The talent,” he says, his pride in the facility and have to work to find a way to solve it, to make sure the the people who work there clearly evident as he walks work moves ahead as soon as possible,” he says. the shop floor, exchanging greetings with everyone he For Lowe, and many of the people who work at passes along the way. FMFCS, the pay-off is the sense of pride felt watching “The skill and creativity of the tradespeople who a ship or submarine leave for a deployment, he says, work here, and their ability to find solutions for diffi- “after spending many long days and weekends get- cult situations...it’s incredible,” Lowe says, pausing for ting it ready, knowing you were part of the team that a moment on his ‘25-cent tour’ of the FMFCS Machine enabled that to happen.” Shop. “The people here are so creative, if you have a Lowe’s career at FMFCS began in 1986, after problem you just talk to them and they will work out a completing the Industrial Mechanics (Millwright) solution; they make it happen.” program at Nova Scotia Community College in Working out solutions and fixing things is a large Bridgewater and getting hired on as an apprentice part of what seems to drive and sustain Lowe himself, in the Marine Machinery Shop. In 2003 he moved to not just in his work, but in his personal life too, having the Control Systems Shop as a Mechanical Systems set up a mechanical shop in his garage at his home Instrumentation Technician, after doing a couple of in Lower Sackville, and working on home renovation other short stints — first in the Antenna Shop and projects in his spare time. then Fire Control. “I like to keep busy,” he laughs. “I’ve always been He was promoted to supervisor in the Marine Ma- curious, I guess. As a kid I was always fixing things chinery Shop in 2008, where he worked for 10 years and trying to figure out how things work.” before becoming Work Centre Manager — initially in Before becoming a manager in the FMFCS mechan- an acting capacity, before taking a permanent position ical division three years ago, Lowe spent most of his in 2019. career — first as a tradesperson then as a supervi- Working in different roles throughout FMFCS gave sor — installing, maintaining, testing and repairing Lowe a much better understanding of the mainte- equipment and systems fitted on board Royal Canadi- nance operation as a whole, he says, giving credit to an Navy ships and submarines, as well as shore-based the supervisors and managers who mentored him as equipment, at FMFCS and other locations. he took on more responsibilities. He’s still fixing things, but now he works out solu- As a manager now himself, he tries to do the same. teamwork here is amazing. We’re working together tions at a management level: scheduling, dealing with “It helps you see the bigger picture, at a global level, towards a common goal and we all feel a united sense human resources issues and resolving conflicts, al- of what we do here. This organization, the whole place of pride in that.” ways with the goal of smoothing out any glitches that acts as one huge team and works so well together. The

Thanks & acknowledgments from FMF Cape Scott By FMF Cape Scott

Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Scott and credentials, and for this we are to further bring inclusion and com- would like to acknowledge with respect wishes to thank the various unions extremely grateful. Thank you for the munity into our workforce. The DAGs that our facility is located in Mi’kma’ki, representing the Fleet Maintenance excellent support you have provided the include: the ancestral and unceded territory of Facility Cape Scott workforce and their members for the past 25 years. Defence Women’s Advisory Organi- the Mi’kmaq People, whose traditional dedication to supporting the defence FGDT&LC (East) zation (DWAO); territories we work and play on each team members. The unions have been day. an integral part of the HMC Dockyard IBEW2228 Defence Advisory Groups for Person We recognize and celebrate the Halifax ship maintenance and repair FGDCA with Disabilities (DAGPWG); unique and diverse cultures, heritage, units since 1902. They have continu- and outstanding contributions of ACFO Defence Aboriginal Advisory Group ously demonstrated their commitment (DAAG); Canada’s First Nations, Inuit, and Metis to our strong strategic alliance, which UNDE people. Although these groups share in is greatly appreciated by the military Defence Team Pride Network many similarities, they each carry their PIPSC and civilian team at FMFCS. Through (DTPN); and own distinct cultural practices, spiritual this commitment and thanks to union Thank you also to all of the FMFCS Defence Visible Minority Advisory beliefs, languages, and heritage. We are support, we have been able to develop defence team members who are in- Group (DVMAG). committed to fostering a workforce that a highly-diversified and highly-skilled volved in the Formation Halifax De- reflects Canadian values of diversity, Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Scott workforce hired for their qualifications fence Advisory Groups (DAG), working respect, and inclusion. TRIDENT NEWS APRIL 19, 2021 11 Face of Base: LCdr Jennifer McGean By CFB Halifax Public Affairs

It is an absolute pleasure to introduce a new Face Department tour aboard HMCS Charlottetown and of Base: LCdr Jennifer McGean! Growing up in Head of Department tour aboard HMCS Toronto. Essex, Ontario, LCdr McGean was surrounded by But she admits that her current position as CFB Hal- water, with Lake Erie to the south, Lake St. Clair ifax Base Comptroller is by far her greatest career to the north and the Detroit River to the west. She accomplishment. “I feel like I’m exactly where I’m likely didn’t realize that her future career would meant to be, like the job was created for me, and I’m bring her beyond these lakes and rivers and into the grateful to have the most professional and support- open ocean. It all began at the age of 17, when LCdr ive team I could possibly ask for. It’s my dream job!” McGean joined her nearby Naval Reserve Division So what’s next for LCdr McGean? She is looking for- of HMCS Hunter. Initially pursuing a career as a ward to joining and contributing to the local Defence Maritime Service (MARS) Officer, now known as a Women’s Advisory Organization (DWAO), as she’s Naval Warfare Officer, Jennifer quickly realized – realized in the last few months that she needed a although successful in her training – that the MARS positive outlet to address women’s issues and cham- occupation was not for her. For the years following, pion the fabulous women, both military and civilian, LCdr McGean remained a reservist while working in here in Halifax and across the Defence community. various civilian jobs as she, her Regular Force part- Bravo Zulu to LCdr McGean, a consummate ner and children were posted across Canada, from professional who remains ready to lead as a valued Victoria to Halifax. After discovering an interest in member of our Base community! She contributes logistics working as a Staff Officer to the Base Com- all of her successes – above all – to her family. “I’d mander and Assistant Director of the GCWCC (now be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge the tremendous NDWCC), Jennifer applied for a Component Trans- support I’ve enjoyed from my family, including the fer to the Regular Force under the Regular Officer very best husband in the entire world, Dennis, and Training Plan, receiving a degree in Accounting and my two incredible daughters, Siobhan and Sophia. completing her Logistics Training in 2012. Family truly is the strength behind the uniform and This career shift saw LCdr McGean experience I’m blessed with the very best.” Thank you, Jennifer, many highlights, including her Assistant Head of for your leadership, drive and dedication!

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CAF COVID-19 Vaccination Progress on Naval Clinics coming soon By CFB Halifax Public Affairs Large Tug project

COVID-19 Vaccination clinics for c. 12 Wing Shearwater (Sea King all eligible Club). members in the Halifax region are These locations will be set-up to coming soon. accept only those units scheduled to The COVID-19 vaccine will be receive vaccinations. CAF members available to all Regular Force, Reserve arriving without an appointment will Force Class C and Reserve Force Class be turned away. B members (contracts over 180 day). Command Teams will be notified by A select number of civilian mem- the MARLANT Vaccination Opera- bers of the Defence Team (DND Em- tions Team when and where their unit ployees and Contractors) associated will be required to attend a vaccina- with specific operations will receive tion clinic. Scheduling will be based their vaccine by the CF H Svcs C (A). on operational priority via the MAR- The majority of civilian members of LANT Vaccination Priority Working the Defence Team will be vaccinat- Group and Operations Team. ed via the Nova Scotia Vaccination All eligible personnel will be in- Program. formed of when and where they will Starting in mid-April, and running receive their vaccination by their through to mid-June, Canadian Force Chain of Command. Personnel are Health Services Centre (Atlantic) will not to call the immunization cell or be delivering the Moderna COVID-19 Base Clinic to book a COVID-19 vacci- vaccine. By the middle of June, all nation appointment. eligible Canadian Armed Forces mem- All eligible members shall attend bers are scheduled to receive both their unit’s scheduled vaccination doses based on the current vaccine clinic and receive information about allotment. the vaccine. Following this briefing, In order to accommodate the ap- they may elect to decline the vaccine Work continues on the Naval Large Tug (NLT) project at the Ocean Indus- proximate 6200 eligible CAF members following consultation with a health- tries Inc. shipyard at L’Isle-aux-Coudres, QC. The project will deliver four across 120+ units in the MARLANT care provider (Informed Consent). new tugboats to the Royal Canadian Navy – two on each coast. The first area, the following locations will be Although COVID-19 vaccinations two boats are expected to be delivered this year, with the remainder arriv- used on a rotating basis: are voluntary, CAF members are ing in 2023. The builder said recently that they have completed parts of the a. Stadacona (Wardroom) highly encouraged to obtain one. For propulsion engine, thrusters, engine room and double-bottom floor on the b. HMC Dockyard (HMCS Sco- more information, contact your Chain first vessels. tian); and of Command. OCEAN GROUP 12 TRIDENT NEWS APRIL 19, 2021 RCN ships seize nearly $44M in illicit drugs in support of the US Coast Guard By Captain Sarah Harasymchuk, Public Affairs Officer,

Sunday, March 21, 2021 at approx- As an NCIOP, I am the conduit for all results that we can all be proud of.” kg of marijuana were seized valued at imately 2:30 p.m. (Central Time). It the information coming in and pass- Just two days later, on March 23, nearly USD $11M. was quiet on the bridge. The ship was ing it to the key players on the ship. I the Senior NCIOP on board HMCS The USCG Cutter was then vectored gently making waves, patrolling its plotted the latitude and longitude to , a Master Sailor, logged a to rendezvous with HMCS Saskatoon’s assigned area of operations in the determine the position of the vessel. target report in the operations room. location on March 24, to seize the eastern Pacific. Suddenly, the radio Being in the moment was phenomenal “We took immediate action to inform contraband and detain the suspected crackled. It was a U.S. Navy (USN) P-3 and super exciting, to see what actual- all key players: the LEDET Chief, the smugglers. After the suspected smug- Orion maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) ly happens in real-time. I realized this Operations Officer and the Officer of glers and contraband were removed, reporting in. A suspicious “go-fast” was happening out of nowhere, but the Watch. The ship took a new course the vessel was deemed to be a haz- vessel was in the area. HMCS Bran- I knew what to do because all of my to steer us in the direction of the tar- ard-to-navigation and HMCS Saska- don, a Kingston-class ship deployed on training kicked in.” get, as we simultaneously readied the toon’s Commanding Officer ordered Operation CARIBBE, was well posi- When the suspected smugglers boat’s crews and the LEDET 108 for the use of C4 explosives to success- tioned to make an intercept. detected the approaching law enforce- the boarding,” the NCIOP describes. fully conduct the firstKingston -class The Officer of the Watch, a Naval ment units, they began jettisoning The target was initially reported by operational demolition, destroying the Warfare Officer, immediately took what appeared to be multiple bales of a USN P-3 Orion MPA operating in the suspect vessel. action, on the Commanding Officer’s contraband that were recovered by one area. HMCS Saskatoon’s two RHIBs HMC Ships Brandon and Saskatoon orders, to alter course and increase of HMCS Brandon’s RHIBs. Mean- sped through the waters to intercept are currently patrolling in the eastern the ship’s speed to intercept the target. while, the second RHIB intercepted the suspected smugglers undetected Pacific Ocean on Operation CARIBBE, “After I made the pipe to bring the the vessel with assistance from USCG and the LEDET 108 conducted a Right to support Joint Interagency Task ship to action, all the different parts Cutter Forward’s helicopter. of Visit boarding. Four suspected Force South who is responsible for of the ship’s company instantly came The USCG helicopter employed Air- smugglers were found on board with the detection and monitoring of illicit together to close-up on their respective borne Use of Force on the non-compli- contraband that later tested positive trafficking in the eastern Pacific and stations,” the NWO describes. “Our ant vessel. Warning shots were fired, for cocaine and marijuana. In total, Caribbean regions. success on this interdiction is the followed by disabling fire to incapac- 250 kg of cocaine and approximately 45 result of the expertise and training of itate the motors of the vessel and the team coming together seamlessly prevent it from fleeing the scene. with both Canadian and international The USCG Cutter took custody of partners.” three suspected smugglers and 870 kg HMCS Brandon quickly launched of cocaine, with a street value of ap- its two rigid hull inflatable boats with proximately USD $33M. The case has members of the embarked U.S. Coast now been turned over to the USCG for INSURANCE Guard Law Enforcement Detachment further action and prosecution by U.S. (LEDET) 103, to conduct a Right of authorities. 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US Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) board the RHIB to intercept a vessel carrying 250 kilos of cocaine and 100lbs of marijuana while deployed on Operation CARIBBE in the Pacific Ocean on March 23. SISIP.COM OP CARRIBE PAO 13 TRIDENT NEWS APRIL 19, 2021 Sports & Fitness

HMCS Queen Charlotte fitness challenge keeping reservists in ship shape

By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff

Naval reservists at HMCS Queen activities, like running, cycling, rowing well as a St. Patrick’s Day run in March activities we could do. I think we’re Charlotte are getting more active, with or walking. With 25 points equalling a and Bunny Hop run over the Easter really moving in the right direction,” some unit members lacing up their ballot, the more points collected, the weekend. he added. running shoes for road races or riding better the chances to win a gift card in Wearing both his Naval Reserve offi- “It has really increased morale and fat bikes in the snow this past winter. a monthly draw. cer hat and Roadrunner president hat, given the unit a greater sense of co- The Naval Reserve unit is also planning The challenge began last January Lt(N) Bergeron organized a contingent hesion, especially during a time when a multi-day bike ride across the prov- before the COVID-19 pandemic hit of reservists at each of the running people have been more isolated and ince in the coming months. and provincial public health restric- events, all wearing blue shirts with the have had to stay inside more due to the It’s all part of a health and fitness ini- tions shut down all group activity in HMCS Queen Charlotte logo and name. pandemic.” tiative led by the unit’s administrative the province, including for the Naval officer, Lt(N) Michael Bergeron, well Reserve. Lt(N) Bergeron restarted “It’s good for us, for our fitness, and Looking forward to the Navy Bike known to many for his joggling ability the initiative in October and said he’s it’s good for recognition and outreach... Ride, which is being held virtually this — juggling while running — a talent pleased to see an uptick in reservists to maybe recruit new members,” Lt(N) year from June 12 to August 29, Lt(N) that earned him a Guinness World getting involved. Bergeron said. Bergeron and others from the unit are Record. “We’re trying to reach those people LCdr John MacDonald, Commanding planning a multi-day “tip-to-tip” bike A natural and enthusiastic athlete, who don’t exercise regularly… the ones Officer at HMCSQueen Charlotte, said ride across PEI, totalling about 270 kilo- Lt(N) Bergeron began thinking about who do better with a challenge and the increase in activity has had a posi- metres. Ten unit members have already what he could do to boost health and when there’s competition and some tive effect on the unit beyond the fitness signed up, Lt(N) Bergeron said, and fitness levels atQueen Charlotte shortly peer pressure. It’s been good, we’re see- benefit — especially this past winter, he’s hoping that number will continue after he arrived in July 2019. ing people getting out and being active, given the COVID situation. to grow. “On PEI, compared to every other and they are saying they’re enjoying “When winter hit this year, we all felt “It’s a lot of distance, but it will be province in Canada, we don’t have PSP it and feeling better,” Lt(N) Bergeron it, I think. I guess you’d call it the win- a fun event. People can either do the (Personnel Support Programs) so we said. ter blues...but getting out and getting whole distance themselves or join as don’t have a gym here. When I was in An avid runner, Lt(N) Bergeron is active, it really helped. Unit members part of a relay team,” he said. Halifax I used to run a running clin- on the board of the PEI Roadrunners are putting forward ideas now for other ic through the gym there, so when I Club and has been closely involved moved here I was thinking about that... with planning and getting approval and other ideas to increase overall from Public Health to hold running fitness,” he said. events on the Island. This year the club Lt(N) Bergeron began a fitness staged their Freeze Your Gizzard run in challenge with participants receiving February, with distances ranging from a set amount of points for different five kilometres to a half marathon, as

A contingent of naval reservists from HMCS Queen Charlotte took part in the Bunny Hop Run, organized by the PEI Roadrunners Club in April. The reserve has been SUNDAYS AT 7PM ON FACEBOOK promoting health and fitness activities through a fitness challenge for points and prizes. SUBMITTED