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The future HMCS Harry DeWolf

The bow mega-block, the last major section of the future HMCS Harry DeWolf, is moved to land level on heavy lift transporters. There it will be joined with the centre and stern sections to form the fully assembled ship. MCPL KEITH WASNY, FIS HALIFAX

Theatre Honours for Halifax Explosion, 100 Shearwater set for centenary Remembering Sgt (ret'd) FDU(A) Pg. 3 years later Pg. 5 in 2018 Pg 12-15 Rob Sneath Pg. 21

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By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

The Royal Canadian Navy and Irving Shipbuilding marked another important moment on the road to building Canada’s future naval fleet on December 19, when officials gath- ered at Irving’s Marine Fabricators facility in Dartmouth to cut the first steel to be used in construction of the future HMCS Max Bernays. Officials from Irving and senior RCN leaders were on hand, as well as Public Ser- vices and Procurement Minister Carla Qualtrough. The ship will be named after Chief Petty Officer Max Bernays, a Canadi- an naval hero from British Columbia, known best for his time as Coxn of HMCS Assiniboine during the Battle of the Atlantic, for which he was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal by the British Admiralty. CPO Bernays famously manned the helm by himself under heavy fire from German submarine U-210 in August of 1942, surrounded by smoke and flames. He ordered his junior sailors to safety and sent more than 100 tele- graph orders to the engine room while executing all helm orders on his own, maneuvering the ship in position to ram and sink the enemy boat after a long and extremely hard-fought Federal Public Services Procurement Minister Carla Qualtrough was on hand to officially begin construction on the future HMCS operation, during which Assiniboine Max Bernays, the third Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel being built for the RCN. lost one sailor and 13 others were LS DAN BARD, FIS HALIFAX wounded. Each ship of this class is being named after an individual who ex- hibited outstanding leadership and heroic service during wartime, and CPO Bernays' story is one that fits squarely within that criteria, making this a good opportunity for the Navy to name a ship after an NCM for the first time. To mark the occasion, a group of non-commissioned sailors from various ranks and trades across the formation, led by HMCS Harry DeWolf Coxn CPO1 Gerry Doucet and Formation Chief CPO1 Pierre Auger, A group of Non-Com- were also in attendance as the first missioned Members steel was cut for HMCS Max Bernays. from across the The ship will be the third of the formation attended Harry DeWolf-class Arctic and Off- the steel cutting on shore Patrol Vessels being built for December 19 to mark the RCN by Irving Shipbuilding in the start of construc- Halifax, with HMCS Harry DeWolf set tion on the first HMC to be delivered in 2018, followed soon ship to be named after after by HMCS Margaret Brooke, and an NCM. then Max Bernays in late 2019. The LS DAN BARD, FIS HALI- government has ordered six of the FAX patrol ships in total, and Irving has indicated that all six are still on track effectively,” said Irving Shipbuilding for the rest of the class. As for Harry an example of what can be achieved to be delivered by 2022, with the ship- President Kevin McCoy following the DeWolf, which now sits outside the through cooperation between differ- yard then set to begin construction official start of the construction. He shipyard with its three mega-blocks ent levels of government, the Royal on the Canadian Surface Combatant added that unexpected issues and a fully assembled, McCoy said electri- Canadian Navy, and private industry. project. learning curve for shipyard staff have cal cable is being installed in the ship “Together we are achieving the "Today's start of construction of factored into the construction process now, and some of the first testing will goals of the Strategy while ensuring the third Arctic and Offshore Patrol so far, but that lessons learned during begin in the spring. that the men and women of the Cana- Ship clearly shows that the National construction of the first ship should Minister Qualtrough said the suc- dian Armed Forces have the equip- Shipbuilding Strategy is working very result in faster construction timelines cess of the program so far serves as ment they need to do their jobs.” January 8, 2018 TRIDENT News 3

Theatre Honours for service in Afghanistan were presented to FDU(A) on November 30 by RAdm Craig Baines, Commander MARLANT and JTFA, in a ceremony attended by current and former unit members, as well as family members of PO2 Craig Blake. Photo: OS John Iglesias, FIS FDU(A) receives Theatre Honours for Afghanistan

By Ryan Melanson, “The divers of Fleet Diving Unit presented to the unit’s Commanding RAdm Baines also lauded the unit Trident Staff Atlantic are a special breed with an Officer, LCdr Billy Barter, as well as for the extremely high tempo it’s exceptional skillset, and from 2002 to Coxn CPO1 Christian Belanger. A sim- maintained since the end of that In a presentation that was described 2014, they were called upon for a very ilar ceremony took place on the West conflict, deploying in the North as well-deserved and long overdue, important mission,” RAdm Baines Coast earlier in 2017, with FDU(P) also and around the world in operations Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) was pre- said. receiving Theatre Honours for the like NUNALIVUT, NUNAKPUT, sented with its first Theatre Honours Two thirds of Canadian casual- conflict. On a warship, Battle Boards TRADEWINDS and SEABREEZE over on November 30 in recognition of the ties in Afghanistan occured due to are typically displayed on the ship’s the past year, as well as participating unit’s operations during the Afghani- IEDs, which demonstrates not only superstructure, while FDU(A) will in international exercises in North stan conflict. the importance of the land-based keep its board on display inside the Carolina, Turkey, Sweden, Iceland and RAdm Craig Baines, Commander work clearance divers did in finding unit’s Shearwater facilities. South Korea. He said he has confi- MARLANT and JTFA, presented the and diffusing the devices, but also “It’s great to receive the recognition dence the unit remains capable of honours, which were approved by the dangerous nature of that work. for the work the divers did in Afghani- responding to any situation, includ- then Governor General of Canada Da- FDU(A) knows those dangers well, stan, and I know this is very meaning- ing in conflict zones, if its specialized vid Johnston in 2014 along with other and the death of unit member PO2 ful for the people here,” LCdr Barter skills are needed. Afghanistan and Arabian Sea Theatre Craig Blake in Afghanistan in 2010 said. Honours for eligible CAF units that still hangs heavy over the tight-knit participated in the South-West Asia diving community. PO2 Blake’s wife theatre of conflict. Priscilla and son Cain, who has since Theatre Honours are a type of joined the Naval Reserve and is now Commissionaires seeks Battle Honour, and are awarded an Ordinary Seaman, were both in to publicly recognize a Canadian attendance for the presentation, along YOUR experience! Armed Forces unit for successful with former FDU(A) members and participation in a theatre of armed others who served during the conflict. As the province’s largest employer of veterans in the conflict. Such honours have been “We’re here to reflect on the recent security industry, we value your dedication, loyalty, and camaraderie, and invite you to join your former awarded after every major conflict past and demonstrate pride in the colleagues in taking on the roles of: in which Canada has been engaged. unit’s role in Afghanistan, but we’re The Afghanistan conflict, which the also here to reflect on the extraordi- • Detention/Cell Guards (Baddeck, Eskasoni, CAF was involved in from 2002-2014, nary heroism, dedication and sacri- Inverness, Amherst, Bible Hill/Truro, Windsor and was the longest armed conflict in fice, and in the case of Petty Officer Enfield) Canadian history. Over the course of Craig Blake, the ultimate sacrifice,” • Security Staff in Truro, Sheet Harbour, Halifax and the Annapolis Valley in full-time, part-time, 12 years, more than 40,000 soldiers, RAdm Baines said. and casual shifts sailors, airmen and airwomen served The Theatre Honours come in the • Seasonal security staff full-time between April in the South-West Asia region, includ- form of a wooden battle board with and October annually in support of cruise ship ing a large number of clearance div- the unit’s name and “Strength in dockings in the HRM and Cape Breton ers from both the Atlantic and Pacific Depth” engraved, currently listing the 902 421 2301 units. The lives of 158 CAF members Afghanistan conflict from 2002-2014, [email protected] Apply online at commissionaires.ns.ca were lost during the conflict. with room for more to be added. It was 143252 4 TRIDENT News January 8, 2018 www.tridentnewspaper.com Community Calendar Publication Reunion and event notices must be submitted by email. Schedule [email protected] include the sender’s name and phone number. for 2018 A notice will not be published if the event is to happen more that one year from publication date. Submissions may be edited. January 8 — MFRC; 12 Wing Shearwater centenary special January 22 February 5 — MFRC; Money Matters February 19 Author’s Stage: John DeMont symphonynovascotia.ca. Tickets are (Bluenose) Squadron. If you are 12 -18 March 5 — MFRC March 19 — Posting Season Time: 7 p.m. limited to families with children. years of age you can join. Air cadet April 2 — MFRC; Car Sales, used Date: Wednesday, January 10 activities are centered on aeronautics April 16 — Spring Automotive Maintenance April 30 — Battle of the Atlantic special Location: Halifax Central African Heritage Month: and leadership. 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Wreaths were laid at the Halifax Explosion Memorial Bell Tower following the com- A Bos'un rings the commemorative bell from HMCS Niobe during the Halifax Explo- memoration event on December 6. sion 100th Anniversary Commemoration. OS JOHN IGLESIAS, FIS HALIFAX OS JOHN IGLESIAS, FIS HALIFAX Community gathers to mark 100 years since Halifax Explosion

By Ryan Melanson, for the explosion, it also laid the plaque specifically mentions the ad- the explosion on these marginalized Trident Staff groundwork for the immediate re- vances in pediatric surgery and other communities, have only started to be sponse and recovery,” RAdm Baines medical treatments that were born fully explored in recent years. On the morning of December 6, said. out of the severe injuries seen follow- “We are people from two communi- 1917, as the SS Mont Blanc burned in Nova Scotia Premier Stephen ing the blast, as well as the founding ties that were not given the same level the Halifax Harbour, Stoker Petty Of- McNeil also paid tribute during his of the Canadian National Institute for of care that white settlers were given ficer Edward Beard and Acting Bosn official remarks to the military, police, the Blind in 1918. 100 years ago,” Thomas said. Albert Maddison led a group of five and fire personnel who temporarily The ceremony also featured the Other notable attendees included other sailors from HMCS Niobe in put aside their own concerns to help reading of an original poem inspired Cecilia Coolen, a survivor of the the ship’s boat, attempting to help the others at the time. by the explosion from Canadian explosion who was 10 days old on De- engulfed French ship. “While many of our ancestors were Parliamentary Poet Laureate George cember 6, 1917, and Jim Coleman, the Like thousands of others in the trying to figure out what had just Elliott Clarke, titled Achieving Disas- grandson of train dispatcher Vincent area, the crew from Niobe were happened, whether war had come to ter, Dreaming Resurrection, and Clarke Coleman, who famously sacrificed his unaware of the Mont Blanc’s cargo them, or what had become of their was introduced by former Halifax own life to warn coming train traffic – more than 2,500 tons of volatile children and families, the men and Poet Laureate Rebecca Thomas. She of the danger in Halifax, likely saving explosives due in Halifax to aid with women in uniform, who serve us ev- called attention to the 1917 experi- hundreds of lives. Others came from the war effort. Few realized that when ery day, come to our rescue,” he said, ences of African Nova Scotians and communities across the country, from the Mont Blanc collided with the also offering a thank-you to the many members of the Mi’kmaq community, Boston, from the UK, and elsewhere to Norwegian ship Imo, the fire would CAF members, RCMP, Halifax Police which can differ from the well-known remember the disaster, Mayor Savage spark an explosion that decimated the and firefighters who stood in the rain stories of generosity and community said. city, killing 2,000 people and wounding at the ceremony to represent their support. Black families who lived “People have come from so many 9,000 more. organizations. in and around Africville struggled places to stand out here, in the pour- “The sailors from HMCS Niobe were The main commemoration event to access help in the aftermath, and ing rain, and honour the memory of among the first victims when the ex- took place at Fort Needham Memo- the survivors from the destroyed those who died 100 years ago... We’re plosion occurred,” said RAdm Craig rial Park, itself a public memorial to Mi’kmaq community of Turtle Grove so thankful that Halifax is now a Baines, Commander MARLANT and the victims of the Halifax Explosion. were left abandoned, she said. These thriving city and one that we’re all JTFA, speaking to the hundreds gath- The park underwent major renova- stories, and the long-lasting impact of very proud of.” ered in North End Halifax on Decem- tions through the last year ahead ber 6 to mark the 100th anniversary of of the anniversary, with changes the disaster. aimed at increasing accessibility and “As many people did that day, they enhancing the memorial aspect of LAWYERS - AVOCATS rushed in to help. It was who they the space. It wasn’t done with new were and reflective of the time they plaques or through text and photos, English/Francais lived. I would suggest that not much but rather through creative changes has changed for the people of Halifax like Vincent Coleman’s famous morse CRIMINAL LAW FAMILY LAW www.singleton.ns.ca www.singletonfamilylaw.ca today.” code message tapped into pieces of The crew of Niobe’s small boat steel, or quick facts that are cleverly perished, but Halifax was home to displayed as part of new paths and 902.483.3080 (AFTER HOURS) more than 5,000 Canadian and British walkways. 902.492.7000 sailors and soldiers who survived the One new plaque was unveiled on blast. They were training and prepar- the day of the ceremony, marking ing for the battlefields of Europe, but the Halifax Explosion as a nationally instead got to make a difference at significant event as recognized by the Tom Singleton home, rendering aid and contributing Historic Sites and Monuments Board to the early cleanup effort, while mili- of Canada. It was unveiled by Halifax tary medical personnel also played a Mayor Mike Savage and Halifax MP

Leora Lawson 141675 critical role until outside help began Andy Fillmore, who also serves as 143655 to arrive. Parliamentary Secretary to the Min- 1809 BARRINGTON STREET, SUITE 1100, HALIFAX, NS B3J 3K8 “While the great war set the stage ister of Democratic Institutions. The 6 TRIDENT News January 8, 2018 Navy couple shares family, command of same ship

By Darlene Blakeley, ments. In fact, this year’s new defence Senior Editor and Writer, Navy PA policy, “Strong, Secure, Engaged”, provides unprecedented support to They have made history as a navy military members and their families. couple commanding the same war- “There is definitely a move towards ship, but to Lieutenant-Commanders better management of personnel as Chris and Victoria Devita, balancing a whole than in the past, and this has their busy careers in the Royal Cana- worked out very well for us,” Victoria dian Navy (RCN) with a happy family says. life remains their prime objective. Victoria couldn’t be prouder of the Victoria commanded HMCS Glace fact that her husband has taken com- Bay for two years from 2013 to 2015, mand of Glace Bay, and jokingly told and her husband Chris took command him “not to scratch my paint.” of the same ship in early August. As for Chris, getting to command They were recently told by navy Glace Bay has been “fantastic.” It was historians that this is the first time his first East Coast ship as a young of- married partners have commanded ficer and he sailed in every officer posi- the same warship. tion with the exception of Commanding The couple lives in Bedford, N.S., Officer before switching from the Naval with their two children, Kassandra Reserve to the Regular Force navy. and Alexander. They are a typical “The fact that my wife once com- busy navy family and do not find it manded Glace Bay too has made it unusual, or even significant, that they really feel like coming home,” he says. can command a warship in counter- LCdrs Chris and Victoria Devita. “A few members of the ship’s com- drug operations at sea on one day, and SUBMITTED pany have mentioned to me that it has be watching their children dance or been a neat experience to ‘sail with play soccer on the next. tended family and community. “In order to make this work, we had both mom and dad’, which has made In fact, Victoria was at sea for more “First, our career managers un- to engage a second support network – it fun, but of course you wonder – am than half of the 24 months she spent derstood the significance of our family,” she explains. “Neither Chris I as good as her? I would be lying by as Glace Bay’s Commanding Officer, situation,” she explains. “With this nor I are from the Maritimes and as omission if I didn’t mention that her taking part in the full range of naval understanding, both the Regular such, our extended family lives in shoes are big ones to fill.” operations from fisheries patrols to Force career manager and the Reserve Ontario, Saskatchewan and (at the Chris knows that any relationship, international exercises to tracking career manager tried their best to time) Switzerland. However, we were no matter what the line of work, can vessels of interest. When she took have only one of us at sea at a time, absolutely fortunate that they pulled have challenges, but he says that for over the ship her children were nine but this was not always possible.” together and came to take care of our the most part, they have overcome and 11 years old. For example, when Victoria was the children during times when I needed those challenges through hard work “At that age, both kids understood Executive Officer in HMCS Goose Bay, to sail while Chris was still deployed. and careful planning. the significance of the jobs that Chris Chris was sent to sea as the Weapons Without this support, we would never “The key is communication, both and I hold and were supportive in my Officer in HMCS Charlottetown. This have been able to succeed.” between Victoria and I, and our ex- taking of command,” Victoria says. caused significant issues for the fam- She says their third support net- tended family, but also with the chain She adds that in order to be suc- ily when Charlottetown was deployed work is a combination of their of command. Sometimes what may cessful at balancing work and family to Libya and Goose Bay was tasked church, community and friends. look like a big problem can be man- priorities, several support networks with fisheries patrols and other “While I was in command, Chris had aged fairly easily if everyone has a are needed, including military, ex- shorter missions. the misfortune of breaking his arm good attitude, open mind and a bit of and was, for a short time, unable to flexibility,” he says. do simple things like get groceries or He also thinks that being in the drive the kids to their various ac- same line of work has its advantages tivities. Our friends and neighbours because they can share experiences Another brick in the wall offered their help to get things done so and offer each other a unique brand that I could remain at sea to complete of advice and support. my mission.” “While our career tracks have been Like most military couples, Chris different, the types of problems and and Victoria have come up with ways solutions we have worked through to cope with the demands of both have been similar. This has helped work and family. They decided early from a career point of view, but also in their relationship that they would on the family side of things too. If one try to leave work at work, and not talk is away the other assumes the role of about their jobs while at home. primary caregiver for the kids.” “When I am at home with the kids, Chris feels it’s important that their I try to focus on what is important to children see how they work together them, ensuring that they feel valued and to succeed at both work and home. “As know that they are loved. Additionally, I they get older they are able to better manage my time at work in an effort to understand what’s happening and of reduce working after hours whenever course are better able to communicate possible. This underscores the fact that needs and help too. In the end, if you family time is just as important to me as want something bad enough and are getting another email out. This philoso- willing to work for it, and have a fam- phy works best with supervisors who ily or team that supports you, it can have the same viewpoint.” happen.” Betty the barber was pleased to receive a brick from the former A Block, where the Victoria says that the Canadian In the meantime, on the bridge of barbershop was located from 1976 to 2016. Armed Forces are getting much better HMCS Glace Bay, Chris is trying hard COLIN DARLINGTON, RUSI at balancing family and work require- not to scratch the paint. January 8, 2018 TRIDENT News 7 Un couple de la Marine a en commun la famille et le commandement d’un même navire

Par Darlene Blakeley, « Le fait que mon épouse ait déjà as- Rédactrice en chef et journaliste, sumé le commandement du Glace Bay Direction des Affaires publiques de la m’a vraiment aidé à me sentir chez Marine moi, » déclare-t-il. « Quelques mem- bres de l’équipage du navire m’ont Ils sont entrés dans l’histoire affirmé qu’ils avaient vraiment aimé comme un couple de la Marine qui “naviguer avec maman et avec papa” commande le même navire de guerre, et que c’était amusant, mais je me mais les capitaines de corvette Chris suis évidemment demandé si j’étais et Victoria Devita, jonglent avec aussi bon qu’elle. Je mentirais par leurs carrières au sein de la Marine omission en ne disant pas qu’elle est royale canadienne (MRC), même si le difficile à remplacer. » bonheur de la famille demeure leur Chris sait qu’aucune relation n’est ex- principal objectif. empte de défis, peu importe le domaine. Pendant deux ans, soit de 2013 à Il répond cependant que, dans la plu- 2015, Victoria commandait le Na- part des cas, ils sont parvenus à relever vire canadien de Sa Majesté (NCSM) ces défis grâce à leur travail acharné et Glace Bay, alors que son époux Chris une planification minutieuse. prenait les commandes de ce même « La clé réside dans la communica- navire au début d’août. Les historiens tion, entre Victoria et moi, ainsi que de la Marine leur ont récemment notre famille élargie, mais également annoncé que c’était la toute première avec la chaîne de commandement. fois qu’un même navire de guerre Ce qui apparaît comme un problème était commandé par des partenaires Les capitaines de corvette Chris et Victoria Devita en compagnie de leurs enfants, Kas- insurmontable peut parfois se gérer mariés. sandra et Alexander, réunis sur la passerelle du NCSM Glace Bay. avec une facilité relative si tout le Le couple habite à Bedford, N.-É., en SUBMITTED monde affiche une attitude positive compagnie de ses deux enfants, Kas- et un esprit ouvert en plus de faire sandra et Alexander. Ils forment une alors que le Goose Bay participait à la vie familiale qu’à l’envoi d’un autre preuve d’un peu de flexibilité, » sou- famille occupée normale dans la Ma- des patrouilles de pêche et à d’autres courriel. Cette philosophie convient ligne Chris. rine et ne voient rien de particulier ou courtes missions. parfaitement à mes supérieurs qui Il croit également qu’il est avanta- même d’important dans le fait qu’ils « Pour que tout fonctionne, nous partagent la même optique. » geux d’évoluer dans le même do- commandent un navire de guerre par- avons dû recourir à un deuxième Victoria déclare que les Forces maine, puisqu’ils peuvent partager ticipant aux opérations antidrogues réseau de soutien, soit la famille, » armées canadiennes ont fait énor- leurs expériences et profiter mutuel- en mer un jour, puis observent leurs ajoute Victoria. « Ni Chris, ni moi ne mément de progrès lorsque vient le lement de conseils et d’un soutien enfants faire de la danse ou du soccer sommes originaires des Maritimes; temps d’assurer un équilibre entre particuliers. le lendemain. nos familles habitent en Ontario, les exigences familiales et profession- « Même si nous avons fait des choix En fait, Victoria a passé plus de la en Saskatchewan et (à l’époque) en nelles. En fait, la nouvelle politique de carrière différents, les genres de moitié des 24 mois en mer en tant que Suisse. Cependant, nous avons eu la que la Défense a adoptée cette année, problèmes et de solutions que nous commandant du Glace Bay, prenant chance inouïe de les voir se serrer les soit Sécurité, Protection, Engage- avons vécus se ressemblent. Cela part à l’ensemble des opérations na- coudes pour venir s’occuper de nos ment, permet aux militaires et à leurs nous a aidés sur le plan profession- vales, depuis les patrouilles de pêches enfants alors que je devais naviguer familles de jouir d’un soutien sans nel, mais également au niveau de la jusqu’aux exercices internationaux, même si Chris était toujours en mis- précédent. famille. Lorsqu’un de nous s’absente, en passant par la poursuite de navires sion. Sans leur appui, nous n’aurions « Il s’agit certainement d’un pas c’est à l’autre que revient la tâche de d’intérêt. Au moment où elle acceptait jamais pu réussir. » vers une gestion du personnel gé- s’occuper des enfants. » les commandes du navire, ses enfants Elle déclare que leur troisième ré- néralement meilleure que par le Chris considère qu’il est important avaient neuf et onze ans. seau de soutien regroupe leur église, passé, ce qui s’est révélé très efficace pour les enfants de voir les efforts « À cet âge, les deux enfants com- leur communauté et leurs amis. « Pen- pour nous, » explique Victoria. qu’ils déploient pour réussir au prenaient l’importance de l’emploi dant que j’étais au commandement, Victoria est on ne peut plus fière travail autant qu’à la maison. « Alors que moi et Chris occupions et approu- Chris a eu le malheur de se casser un d’avoir confié à son mari les com- qu’ils grandissent, ils en viennent à vaient de me voir aux commandes, » bras et pendant quelque temps, il était mandes du Glace Bay, même si elle lui mieux comprendre ce qui se passe et rapporte Victoria. incapable de faire des choses toutes a fait la blague : « Fais attention à ma sont évidemment mieux en mesure Elle ajoute que pour assurer un simples, comme acheter l’épicerie ou peinture! » d’exprimer leurs besoins et d’aider. À équilibre sain entre ses priorités pro- conduire les enfants à leurs nom- Quant à Chris, il a trouvé « formida- la fin, tout devient possible lorsqu’on fessionnelles et familiales, elle a dû breuses activités. Nos voisins et nos ble » de se retrouver aux commandes désire vraiment quelque chose, qu’on avoir recours à de nombreux réseaux amis ont offert leur aide afin que je du Glace Bay, qui avait été son pre- est prêt à travailler pour y parvenir et de soutien, incluant les forces mili- puisse rester en mer pour terminer mier navire sur la côte Est comme qu’on a une famille ou une équipe sur taires, sa famille élargie et sa commu- ma mission. » jeune officier. Il y avait occupé tous les laquelle on peut compter. » nauté. À l’instar de la plupart des couples postes d’officier, sauf celui de com- Pendant ce temps, sur la passerelle « Avant tout, nos gestionnaires de de militaires, Chris et Victoria ont mandant, avant de quitter la Réserve du NCSM Glace Bay, Chris fait tout carrière comprenaient l’importance dû imaginer des façons de répondre navale pour entrer dans la Force régu- ce qu’il peut pour ne pas égratigner la de notre situation, » explique-t-elle. « à leurs demandes professionnelles lière de la Marine. peinture. Dans cette optique, le gestionnaire des et familiales. Ils ont décidé au début carrières au sein de la Force régulière de leur relation que le travail était le et celui de la Réserve ont fait tout en travail et qu’ils n’en parleraient pas à ANTOVIC leur pouvoir pour qu’un seul de nous la maison. REAL PROPERTY deux se retrouve en mer à la fois, mais « Lorsque je suis chez moi en ce n’était pas toujours possible. » compagnie des enfants, j’essaie de APPRAISALS INC. Par exemple, alors que Victoria éta- me concentrer sur ce qui est impor- NEED YOUR HOME APPRAISED? it commandant en second à bord du tant pour eux en m’assurant qu’ils NCSM Goose Bay, Chris a été envoyé se sentent valorisés et qu’ils savent Are you relocating? Call us! en mer comme officier de l’armement qu’on les aime. De plus, je gère mon Friendly, Reliable, Accurate, Timely à bord du NCSM Charlottetown. La temps au travail de manière à ne pas famille s’est retrouvée confrontée à devoir travailler après les heures dans Servicing: Sackville, Bedford, Halifax/Dartmouth & Outlying Areas des problèmes importants lorsque le la mesure du possible. Cela prouve Tel: (902)441-4434 • Fax: (902) 406-5525 • www.antovicappraisals.com • Email: [email protected] Charlottetown a été envoyé en Libye, que j’accorde autant d’importance à We look forward to speaking with you! 143244 8 TRIDENT News January 8, 2018 Retired sailor shares story of resilience and optimism

By Ryan Melanson, calling until his first time on the ice Trident Staff playing sledge hockey. “At this point I’m a 40-year-old am- Eric Payne spent 23 years in the putee, so playing the sport of hockey Royal Canadian Navy, deployed again didn’t seem likely. They got me around the world on multiple oc- on a sled, I got two sticks in my hand casions, and loved going to sea. He and I was on the ice with a puck. And had every intention of continuing I thought ‘I can really do this,’” he his naval career and moving up said. the ranks. Life, however, had other He’s now the manager of the PEI plans. Icebreakers Sledge Hockey team, and Shortly after returning from an has been named a national ambassa- Arctic deployment to CFS Alert in dor for the sport by Hockey Canada. the spring of 2005, Payne was in a He’s also been active with the Sol- motorcycle accident that resulted in dier On program, and has worked in traumatic injuries to his left leg, and various other capacities to get more after initial surgeries and attempts to people involved in para-sports. save the limb, it was amputated above Living with a disability also the knee. brought struggles, especially early “I had a five-year plan on the 18th on, and Payne said he’s become well of April, 2005, and that plan went versed in issues that affect people right out the door on the 19th,” Payne MS(Ret’d) Eric Payne speaks at the Piers Military Community Centre in Windsor with disabilities, such as inaccessible said, speaking to members of the CFB Park as part of events marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on public spaces and inconsistencies in Halifax community in Windsor Park December 4. government support from province to on December 4. RYAN MELANSON/TRIDENT STAFF province or through private insur- A Master Seaman at the time, Payne ance. He’s sat on provincial boards began the process of being medically Day of Persons with Disabilities, night and using his stories to bring to advocate for others in his position, released as he adjusted to his new life which falls on December 3 each year. joy and laughter to others. Since serves with the non-profit VETS and prosthetic leg, and by 2007, he He was invited by the CFB Halifax then, he’s performed stand-up across Canada, and has been a policy advi- was no longer a member of the CAF, Defence Advisory Group for Persons Canada and shared the stage with sor to the CAF regarding veterans something that he described as a very with Disabilities to share his story, many prominent comedians, logging who were injured in Afghanistan, hard blow at the time. which includes his difficult transition up to 20 performances a year. He’s also all in the hope that others can have a “I was hoping I could be classified and struggles with government sup- deeply involved with para-sports in smoother path on their own roads to as a pirate after this happened, so I port and policies, but also the ways his home province of Prince Edward recovery. could stay in the Navy,” he joked. in which he’s used his situation to Island, and has experience with “I’m out in the community, I stay “I always loved it, and even now his advantage to open up new life and wheelchair rugby, wheelchair tennis, active and I’m involved as much I still love just to come back to the career opportunities. adaptive skiing, ping pong, and more. as possible... I’m more capable and base.” He took to motivational speaking, Payne was a hockey player during qualified to do more things now than Payne was the guest speaker at an and in 2011 went a step further, get- his time with the CAF, however, and I ever was when I had two legs,” he event recognizing the International ting on stage at an open-mic comedy said he didn’t find his true parasport said.

Former refugee donates Halifax Explosion painting to base

Local artist Zeqirja Rexhepi, a former Kosovar refugee who arrived in Halifax in 1999 as part of the CAF Operation PARASOL, recently donated a new piece of art to CFB Halifax. His painting was done to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion, and depicts a scene of fire, chaos and debris inspired by the destruction that took place in Halifax in 1917. Rexhepi, who is also a member of the Canadian Forces Artists Program, said he was inspired to do- nate the artwork to the base after Kosovar President Hashim Thaçi’s visit to CFB Halifax in November. Base Commander Capt(N) Paul Forget accepted the donation, and the piece will soon be on display at the Naval Museum of Halifax. RYAN MELANSON/TRIDENT STAFF January 8, 2018 TRIDENT News 9

CPO1 Michael Miller (centre) is promoted to his current rank by RAdm Art McDon- CPO1 Simon Lepage (centre) with Commodore Steve Waddell, right, Director General ald, Commander Maritime Forces Pacific, and his wife Toni. Naval Strategic Readiness, and Command Chief Petty Officer Michel Vigneault. SUBMITTED SUBMITTED Newly created senior appointments to assist with RCN transformation

By Darlene Blakeley, “The new appointments were made developed and assigned institutional wealth of experience and understands Senior Editor and Writer, Navy PA owing to the significance of the port- opportunities where they can best the role it will play in transforming folios they represent,” says Cmdre contribute,” explains Cmdre Waddell. how training is delivered in the RCN. The substantial experience and per- Steve Waddell, Director General Naval CPO1 Miller, he adds, will work “This appointment is an important spective of two Chief Petty Officers Strategic Readiness (DGNSR). “They alongside Commander NPTG, Capt(N) step forward for the navy, and I am 1st Class recently appointed to newly will figure prominently throughout Martin Drews, as they lead “a sig- honoured to have been selected for created senior positions will assist our continuing transformation.” nificant change agenda to completely it,” he says. “The integration of all of in the continuing transformation of CPO1 Lepage will complement the overhaul and modernize the navy’s the navy’s individual training assets the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) as it efforts of DGNSR for all RCN person- individual and occupation training under the same group will ensure prepares for the future fleet. nel policy. system.” consistent training delivery from CPO1 Simon Lepage has taken on a se- “With the embodiment of ‘People CPO1 Lepage, who has over 35 coast to coast, and move the marker nior appointment with the Directorate First, Mission Always’ in the RCN’s years service in the RCN in a variety on the ‘One Navy’ directive. Great of Naval Strategic Readiness in Ottawa, Strategic Plan, CPO1 Lepage is fun- of leadership positions, says he is work is under way to ensure that the while CPO1 Michael Miller will work damental to the succession planning honoured to take on the new senior new trades being created will be set with the Naval Personnel and Training work necessary to ensure our cadre of appointment and plans to provide up for success and that the sailors of Group (NPTG) in Esquimalt, B.C. senior non-commissioned officers are institutional guidance with respect the future are properly trained for to the future employment of the RCN the future fleet that is coming our CPO1 corps. He will also liaise with way.” CPO1s to keep them informed on the He hopes to set a strong foundation steps taken so far in the transition to for the new training system, includ- Winner, Winner future fleet, particularly with respect ing transforming outdated classroom to organization and establishment, facilities into modern, inviting insti- trade restructuring and training from tutes of learning, and turning chalk- a non-commissioned member perspec- boards and drawings into technology- tive. enabled learning that will better “I also want to encourage RCN engage and motivate students. members in leadership roles to take “I also hope to see a better work-life an active interest in mentoring our balance for members of the fleet by exceptional junior professional tal- training them where they live, reduc- ents,” he says. ing the time away from family and CPO1 Miller, who has just complet- friends,” he says. “Ideally our train- ed two years as Chief of the Director- ing facilities will be on par with our ate of History and Heritage, has had a civilian counterparts and strengthen broad career with postings spanning our ability to recruit and retain the the globe, both at sea and ashore. He professionals we will require in our also brings to his position at NPTG a future platforms.”

NDWCC Chase the Ace winner Sgt Daniel Perry (right) and NDWCC 50/50 winner To Rent or List an Apartment, House, Condo, or Flat. Cpl Andy Moulton show off their winning tickets at CFB Halifax on December 18, For Help Finding a New Home. 2017. The Chase the Ace jackpot and 50/50 prize totaled $12,964 and $3,141, respec- Office: 902-435-0368 • Fax: 902-405-9762 tively, with proceeds from both NDWCC fundraisers going to numerous social, • health and community agencies and organizations whose programs and services [email protected] [email protected] directly impact individuals in the Halifax region and beyond. www.HomeFindersHfx.com MARGARET CONWAY, ASSISTANT PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER, CFB HALIFAX 143257 10 TRIDENT News January 8, 2018 Parliamentarians become sailors for a day with CLaS program

By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

For residents of Halifax, seeing Royal Canadian Navy ships sail in and out of the harbour is routine, and it’s common to see the Navy uniform being worn around town by the thousands of sailors who call the region home. Ca- nadians who live away from the coasts, however, don’t normally have the same level of familiarity with Canada’s naval service, and it can be harder to understand how the Navy fits within the CAF’s service to the country. Fort McMurray-Cold Lake MP David One of the way’s the RCN continues Yurdiga fires HMCS Toronto’s .50 cal to combat this effect is through the machine gun. Canadian Leaders at Sea (CLaS) pro- CPO2 Shawn Kent, FIS Halifax gram, which offers once-in-a-lifetime CLaS par- seagoing experiences to influential tance to Canadian security. Sailing ticipants civilians in government, business and on submarines and warships while are trans- academia. The latest group set sail accompanied by senior Navy leaders ferred at sea from CFB Halifax just before the holi- is an opportunity that most civilians from HMCS days, spending more than 24 hours are unlikely to come across, and the Windsor at sea with both HMCS Windsor and significance of the trip isn’t lost on to HMCS HMCS Toronto. the participants, said Gabriel Ste- Toronto on Each CLaS program is designed to Marie, the MP for the Quebec riding the evening be an intense and immersive experi- of Joliette and one of two members of of Decem- ence, giving participants a brief taste the Bloc Quebecois party to go to sea. ber 14. of what life is really like for RCN sail- “It’s a unique chance that’s pre- CPO2 Shawn ors and submariners, while also leav- sented to us, to get a bit of knowledge Kent, FIS ing them with a better understanding of this reality without enrolling for Halifax of Naval operations and their impor- anything long term, and I appreciate the hospitality and everything that’s activity, each CLaS participant was And the guests' 24-hour adventure being done for us,” he said. able to fire Toronto’s mounted .50 cal in Halifax won’t be forgotten anytime “This morning I was on a subma- machine gun off the port bridge wing, soon. Even Winnipeg Centre MP rine, and now for the first time in with a light-up target in the water Robert-Falcon Ouellette, who happens my life I’m sailing on a warship, it’s allowing for some friendly marksman- to also be a PO2 in the Naval Reserve incredible.” ship competition. and a musician with the stone-frigate Aboard HMCS Windsor, Cdr Pe- Even the transfer of the visitors HMCS Chippewa, said he had an eye- ter Chu and his team took the CLaS from Windsor to Toronto was an opening experience stepping foot in guests under the waves for a simulated adventure, involving a RHIB ride in a fully operational Canadian subma- anti-submarine war game, where they the dark followed by boarding the ship rine, and that he witnessed a new were able to use the periscope, listen via the Billy Pugh transfer device. Of level of training and preparedness to underwater acoustics via sonar, course, standard tours of the entire during exercises on board Toronto. and get a walkthrough on the state- ship and different mechanical brief- Dr. Robert Huebert, a senior research of-the-art fire control system. They ings and information sessions were fellow in political science at the Uni- then embarked HMCS Toronto, where also part of the visit, as well as tours versity of Calgary, echoed comments they dined in the different messes and back on land of facilities at HMC about the highly trained crew, par- mingled with sailors, observed the Dockyard, 12 Wing Shearwater, and Ir- ticularly during the action stations/ ship’s company go to action stations ving Shipbuilding’s Halifax Shipyard. damage control exercise. and engage in damage control and fire- Cmdre Craig Skjerpen, Commander “What struck me is the multi-level fighting exercises, and even suited up CANFLTLANT, joined the group for the nature of the response,” he said. Terrebonne MP Michel Boudrias, a themselves for a force protection sce- overnight sail in Toronto and through “You have the crew in the ops room former Army Captain who served in nario that saw the guests assume roles some of the tours of CFB Halifax still focusing on the fight, while they Afghanistan, participates in a force pro- among the crew and handle small facilities on land. The RCN is striving have to trust that others are working to tection scenario on board Toronto. arms with blank ammunition. And to increase recruitment and spread try to save the ship that’s been damaged. CPO2 Shawn Kent, FIS Halifax in a particularly thrilling night-time its message to Canadians who may be It must require an amazing amount of less familiar with Canada’s Navy, and concentration in a real-world scenario.” Cmdre Skjerpen said exposing elected Cdr Steven Archer, the Command- Buying, Selling or Relocating officials and other community leaders to ing Officer of HMCS Toronto, said he Are you buying a good investment? this first-hand experience will hopefully was thrilled to welcome the special allow them to take what they’ve learned guests for a night as he and his crew What is your property worth? and inject it into the public discourse. prepare for a deployment to Op REAS- “The basic things we hope they take SURANCE in early 2019. We are experts in Real Estate Valuation, providing accurate away are an understanding of the “I’ve got a group of sailors that are Estimates of Value, serving military families for 24 years. professionalism of our sailors, and great ambassadors for the Royal Ca- the need the country has for a Navy of nadian Navy and they love to show off Greg Lockyer, CRA Chris Flick, AACI Steve Horswill, AACI a certain size that is globally deploy- the ship, so this is a great way for peo- 143243 able. We also hope for an understand- ple to learn about the important work o: 902-466-2000 f: 902-466-2732 w: alderneyappraisals.com ing of what an important strategic that we do. Hopefully they were able to asset our submarines are,” he said. have some fun at the same time.” January 8, 2018 TRIDENT News 11 Shearwater Early USN operations at Shearwater

By Col (ret’d) E.S.C. Cable, on the water because bad weather OMM, CD, Shearwater Aviation Mu- obscured the mountainous islands in seum Historian the Azores and the crew was afraid of flying into the peaks. Similar to the The first aircraft to fly from Halifax NC-1, NC-3 encountered heavier seas were US Navy Curtiss HS-2L biplane than anticipated and after a harrow- flying boats. The seaplane base was ing two days of riding out a storm actually established at Baker’s Point a very badly damaged NC-3 water south of the city of Dartmouth taxied into the port of Ponta Delgada overlooking Eastern Passage but was on the island of San Miguel in the known as US Naval Air Station Hali- Azores. Only the NC-4, commanded by fax. Lieutenant R.E. Byrd (USN) was Lt. Cdr. A.C. Read, was able to con- the station’s first commanding officer tinue on and successfully complete who also acted as the liaison officer the first trans-Atlantic flight from the between the American and Canadian North America to England, arriving governments on naval aviation mat- in Plymouth on May 31,1919 via the ters. The US Navy flew six HS-2Ls Azores, Lisbon and Ferrol del Cau- from Halifax from August to Novem- dillo (Spain). Total flying time from ber 1918 on anti-submarine patrols to Rockaway, NY to Plymouth, England protect convoys from lurking German was 57 hours 16 minutes. submarines outside Halifax’s strate- gic harbour. The USN also operated Postscript a seaplane base at Sydney, NS where Two weeks later, British Capt John an additional six HS-2Ls flew anti- Alcock and Lt Arthur Brown made submarine patrols to protect convoys the first non-stop crossing of the en route to or from Halifax. The HS- Atlantic from St John’s, NF to Galway, 2Ls at both Halifax and Sydney flew Lt R. E. Byrd (front row, second left), Commanding Officer of US Naval Air Station Ireland in a Vickers Vimy bomber on approximately 400 hours on patrols Halifax, with his officers and with Violet, the unit's Great Dane mascot. June 14/15,1919. Total flying time was and were augmented by several kite- SHEARWATER AVIATION MUSEUM 16 hours 27 minutes. balloons also used for anti-submarine On May 20/21,1927, Charles Lind- duties. Trepassey, Newfoundland. Lieutenant in fog several hundred miles from bergh made the first non-stop solo It was intended that the USN con- Byrd was the Trans-Atlantic Team’s Horta and broke up in the rough seas; crossing of the Atlantic from Long duct the aerial anti-submarine patrols navigation project officer and one the crew was rescued by a USN de- Island, NY to Paris in the Spirit of St. until the fledgling Royal Canadian of two navigators on NC-3. His task stroyer that had been pre-positioned Louis. Total flying time was 33 hours Naval Air Service could be formed was to verify the performance of the in the area. The NC-3 also landed 39 minutes. and assume the air patrol duties. navigation instruments on the Rocka- However, the First World War came way-Halifax-Trepassey legs. Much to to an end before the Canadian Naval Byrd’s disappointment the plan called Air Service became operational and for him to remain behind in Tre- subsequently disbanded. After the passey and not accompany NC-3 on war ended in November 1918 Byrd the trans-Atlantic legs to the Azores, returned to the United States and the Lisbon and on to England. USN donated the 12 HS-2Ls that were Shortly after take off from Halifax stationed at Halifax and Sydney, the on May 10, one of the aircraft devel- associated spares and ground han- oped a crack in its wooden propeller dling equipment to the Canadian gov- and had to return to Halifax to be ernment. These aircraft formed the replaced, but it was discovered that nucleus of the newly formed Canadi- neither aircraft carried spare hub an Air Force in 1920 and subsequently plates. Byrd’s previous duty in Hali- became Canada’s first bush planes. fax proved helpful as he recalled that Lieutenant Byrd returned to when he turned the 12 HS-2Ls over Halifax on May 8, 1919 when two to the Canadians he had also given US Navy-Curtiss (NC) flying boats, them spare hub plates. Since Byrd had NC-1 and NC-3, landed at the former left only a short time ago he still had US Naval Air Station Halifax, then many friends in Halifax and was able under the control of the Canadian Air to call on them for the required spare Board, on their historic world’s first hub plates. The aircraft was quickly trans-Atlantic flight. Three of the four repaired and departed for Trepassey NC flying boats that were built, NC-1, with minimum delay. Due to fortunate NC-3 and NC-4, had taken off from the weather delays in Newfoundland, US Naval Air Station at Rockaway, NY NC-4 caught up, with an intermediate on the first leg of their trans-Atlantic stop at Halifax, to NC-1 and NC-3 at flight, however, the NC-4 developed Trepassey on May 15. The next day all engine trouble and had to divert to three aircraft departed for the Azores. the air station at Chatham Mass. Because of a fortunate sighting of Therefore, only the NC-1 and NC-3 land through a hole in the undercast remained overnight on May 8 and 9 only NC-4 arrived at its intended at Halifax, their first scheduled stop, destination, the island of Horta in the Lt Byrd with Violet. before proceeding to their next stop at Azores. The NC-1 landed on the water SHEARWATER AVIATION MUSEUM 12 TRIDENT News January 8, 2018 Shearwater Shearwater: the birthplace of maritime aviation in Canada

By Col (ret’d) E. S. C. Cable, air forces at Shearwater during two banded togeth- OMM, CD, Shearwater Aviation Mu- world wars enriches the air station’s er in convoys seum Historian naval aviation heritage. With the in- were depart- tegration of the armed forces in 1968, ing in rapid The Shearwater air station at Dart- Shearwater became a Canadian Forces succession mouth, N.S is second only to Canadian Base and finally, today, 12 Wing, an Air from ports Forces Base (CFB) Borden as the oldest Command lodger unit supported by in eastern military airfield in Canada and since CFB Halifax. By virtue of its coastal Canada, es- its inception in 1918 has been home to location, Shearwater has been inextri- pecially from Canada’s naval or RCAF maritime air cably linked to the defence of the air Halifax and squadrons. Shearwater’s varied and and sea approaches of Canada’s Atlan- Sydney, laden colourful history includes the births tic coast. In fact, it was the threat by with troops of Canada’s naval and maritime patrol sea that provided the original raison and supplies to sup- air forces and indeed reflects our d'être for the base that continues today. port the British in Europe. Moreover, target area. The Admi- nation’s naval and maritime aviation many transatlantic ships bound for ralty warned Ottawa of these latest heritage more so than any other base. The Beginning or departing from Boston, New York developments and the Naval Service Shearwater was created originally as a During the First World War, German and other harbours in the northeast- immediately attempted to strengthen seaplane base in August 1918, when the submarines operated between New- ern United States passed through the its patrol force. However, no additional small promontory in Halifax harbour’s foundland and Nova Scotia, particu- outer fringes of these waters. There- vessels were available and it was decid- Eastern Passage, known as Baker’s larly in the waters off the eastern and fore, both the Canadian and American ed that aircraft operating from shore Point, became U.S. Naval Air Station southern shores of the latter province. governments were vitally interested in bases could protect merchant shipping Halifax. It subsequently became an air In peace and even more so in war the protecting these shipping lanes. in Canadian waters. But where were station for the Canadian Air Force, the amount of shipping entering and By 1917 the success of east bound the aircraft to come from? The Admi- Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and leaving the Gulf of St. Lawrence and convoys sailing from Halifax and Syd- ralty had no surplus and the only pos- the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). The using the harbours of Nova Scotia was ney enticed the Germans. Suddenly sibility seemed to be the United States basing of American and British naval enormous. Vessels sailing singly or the Canadian coast became a desirable Navy (USN), which was expanding its

CONGRATULATIONS th on this 100 anniversary Best wishes from of 12 Wing Shearwater Canada’s Naval www.CBCL.ca Memorial HMCS Sackville to 12 Wing Shearwater, the centre of naval aviation in Canada, on your centenary of exemplary and continued service to

143250 Canada and the CBCL is proud to have provided engineering services Royal Canadian Navy. to CFB Shearwater for more than 20 years

HALIFAX, SYDNEY, CHARLOTTETOWN, FREDERICTON, MONCTON, SAINT JOHN, ST. JOHN’S, HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY Photos courtesy of Shearwater Aviation Museum 143246 January 8, 2018 TRIDENT News 13 Shearwater of Commanding Officer, U.S. Naval ments in naval aviation matters. place. Numerous mines were Air Forces, Canada and detailed Although progress up to this discovered along the Nova Scotia Lieutenant R.E. Byrd USN, later point in establishing the air coast. There was a compelling an Admiral renowned for his polar patrols was gratifying, it was not need to commission the Canadian exploits, to the new command. rapid enough to meet the alarm- air stations into operation as soon Additionally, Lieutenant Byrd was ing situation that developed in the as possible. Equipment and sup- ordered to assume direct command first week of August 1918. U-156 plies indispensable to operations of the station at Halifax and to sank six vessels southeast of Nova were hastily shipped to Halifax. act as liaison officer between the Scotia. Other vessels were attacked American and Canadian govern- during the same week in the same Continued on page 14

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ability to patrol its home waters. The possibility of building and operating an air station in the vicinity of Cape Sable Island, Nova Scotia offered a means of solving the problem for both nations. Meanwhile the German threat was so acute that the Admiralty renewed its warning and offered a pre- liminary plan for aircraft patrols. The plan proposed the Canadians not only create an air service but also the seaplane, airship and kite balloon factories to support it. It was recommended that Canada seek American assistance and in the interim ask the United States to extend its coastal seaplane organi- zation northward to protect Nova Scotia and New- foundland. Two air stations should be established at Halifax and Sydney, and the United States would sup- ply these stations with pilots, seaplanes, airships and kite balloons until Canada was ready to take over. On April 23, 1918, RAdm Wood, USN, Commandant First Naval District, and Adm Kingsmill, Director Cana- dian Naval Service, agreed that the United States CH-148 : © Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation 2010. All rights reserved. would take responsibility for coastal patrol and anti- submarine work as far east as Lockport N.S. and that assigned American forces would be placed under op- L3 TECHNOLOGIES CANADA: A KEY PARTNER IN SUPPORT erational control of the RCN. Because Canada had no officers experienced in maritime air operations, the OF CANADA’S MARITIME AIR FLEETS Admiralty appointed LCol J.T. Cull, Royal Air Force (RAF) (formerly a Wing Commander in the RNAS), to At L3 Technologies Canada, we have been an industry leader in creating integrated overall command of the air patrols. In-Service Support (ISS) solutions for the Canadian Armed Forces and defence Canadian authorities finally approved establish- organizations worldwide for more than 30 years. We are a proud partner to ment of two air stations on June 5, 1918. Cull arrived from England in July and approved the initially 12 Wing Shearwater, providing in-depth ISS solutions for both the CH-148 Cyclone selected Halifax sites; the seaplane base was to be helicopter and the CP-140 Aurora aircraft. Our MAS and ESS businesses remain just south of Dartmouth at Eastern Passage, while the airship site was also to be on the Dartmouth side committed to offering optimized solutions that meet your specific operational of Halifax harbour. Cull selected Kelly Beach on the requirements and budget. western side of North Sydney for the seaplanes and balloons and a site for airships on the opposite side of town. The Canadian government was to furnish L3T.COM at its expense the site and buildings and all ground AEROSPACE SYSTEMS equipment, while the American government was ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS to provide the aircraft and the personnel to operate COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS them until Canadian personnel had been trained SENSOR SYSTEMS and could staff the stations. Operating expenses were to be born by the U.S. government during the MAS / ESS period American personnel were conducting the air patrols. British and Canadian naval officers were ultimately responsible for control of the stations 143259 and for operations. The Americans created the office 14 TRIDENT News January 8, 2018 Shearwater Continued from page 13 the new force to be known as the Royal The first Canadian Naval Air Service (RCNAS) Curtiss Lieutenant Byrd arrived at his new which was to be patterned after the its HS2L flying base August 15, 1918. Crates containing British counterpart the RNAS. Aircraft boat at the first two HS-2L flying boats arrived pilots recruited by the RCNAS were to Baker's in Halifax by train August 17 and were be trained in the United States while Point, 1918. barged across the harbour to the Dart- airship pilots were to be trained in Eng- SHEARWATER mouth air station and hauled up on the land. By the beginning of November AVIATION beach using logs for rollers. The first 1918, a total of 81 cadets were recruited MUSEUM aircraft was assembled and successful- and the RCNAS was well established ly test flown two days later and the first with the high expectations of being a harbour and a second detachment of HS-2L flying boats, 26 Liberty engines operational patrol was flown August fully-fledged fighting force by the spring six HS-2Ls at North Sydney. In forming and four kite balloons. Canada’s first 25, 1918; maritime patrol aviation in of 1919. the general operating policy for the venture into maritime patrol aviation Canada was born. aerial patrols, it was agreed not to at- had cost a total of $811,168 for bases, U.S. Navy Operations At Halifax tempt routine patrols at either Halifax equipment and personnel. The Ameri- RCNAS Formed During the first week of September or North Sydney, but to keep two sea- can donation was valued at $600,000 To implement the plan agreed to in no bombs had yet reached Dartmouth, planes solely for escort work and one and the flying boats were to give much April in Washington to have Canadians however, the submarine situation was seaplane at each station for emergency valuable service in the years to come. replace U.S. Navy airmen, Canadian so serious that depth charges were anti-submarine duty. Without interfer- Naval Service Headquarters drew up a substituted for bombs with the inten- ing with this schedule, as many supple- RCNAS Demise recruiting scheme calling for 500 offi- tion of dropping them by hand on any mentary patrol flights as possible were The Canadian Cabinet attempted to cers and men to be added to the strength hostile submarine. Lieutenant Byrd also to be flown at each station at the keep the RCNAS as a post-war compo- of the RCN for air duties; ordinary rates eventually established a detachment of times and locations deemed most likely nent of the RCN, however, the time was of pay were to prevail with a special air six HS-2L flying boats and several kite to produce results. Operations began in not ripe for naval aviation in Canada allowance. A Canadian Order-in-Coun- balloons to conduct anti-submarine earnest the week of September 7,1918 and on December 5, 1918 orders were cil dated September 5, 1918 authorized patrols off the approaches to Halifax during which seven escort flights and issued to disband the RCNAS. The RCN, ten patrol and other flights were made. without money, had to put naval avia- Emergency flights were made when- tion on hold for more than 20 years. The Congratulations ever circumstances demanded and all former American fleet of 12 HS-2L mar- convoys were escorted for a distance of itime patrol aircraft were among the to all the 12 Wing 60 to 75 miles to sea. There was a total first donations of aircraft that equipped families on the of 200 patrol and other flights during the Canadian Air Board, Canada’s sec- momentous occasion the U.S. Navy deployment with a flying ond home based air force (The RCNAS time of approximately 400 hours. being the first). The few buildings at of their 100th After only a few months of opera- Dartmouth, which had been built by Anniversary tions, the First World War came to an the Canadian government to support end the U.S. Navy personnel departed Lieutenant Byrd’s detachment, became their bases at Dartmouth and North the nucleus of what was to become the Sydney and returned home. The RCAF’s largest maritime air base and 143650 United States donated to Canada 12, Canada’s only naval air station. Congratulations from

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By Ryan Melanson, and repairs at the Dartmouth North Trident Staff Community Centre, new shelving and cleanup at the Canadian Mental Members from different CFB Hali- Health Association on Gottingen fax units spread across the city on De- Street, insulation and waterproofing cember 7 to tackle a number of differ- for the Halifax Tool Library in the ent community volunteer projects in basement of Veith House, and more. support of the United Way of Halifax At the Devonshire Arena in Hali- and this year’s NDWCC campaign. fax’s North End, personnel from The initiative was part of the HMCS Scotian joined staff from the United Way’s Wake Up Halifax event, Mobile Food Market to help construct a special Day of Action organized by a new set of wooden produce bins to the charity to commemorate the 100th house the fresh fruits and vegetables Anniversary of the Halifax Explosion. the market offers each week. They’ve The goal was to lend a hand to various been operating since the spring of community organizations and proj- 2016 with the support of government, ects by harkening back to the spirit the United Way and other community of community and generosity that partners, and coordinator Julia Kemp helped Halifax rebuild in the years said the help from CAF members following the 1917 explosion. for the day was much appreciated as From left, Mobile Food Market Assistant Coordinator Jessie Dale, PO1 Todd Green Units including BLog, BIS, BAdm, they prepare for a winter of bringing and Maj Bradley MacAskill help build wooden produce bins for the mobile market at BHos and Scotian took part, helping nutritious, affordable food to the six the Devonshire Arena on December 7. out with projects like maintenance neighbourhoods they serve. RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF

RCN personnel at Naval Ocean Processing Facility Whidbey Island join some of the USN colleagues before the annual Christmas lunch. LS EPPLE, NOPFWI Christmas at Whidbey Island

By LCdr Graham Collins, As well, I and Acting CO of Trinity CanDet Comd NOPFWI Det NOPFWI, Acting LCdr Dyble, pro- moted LS Bartlett to Acting Coxn. On Thursday December 14, the RCN On a more serious note, CPO2 members posted to the Naval Ocean Brown and I promoted LS Forest to Processing Facility Whidbey Island MS Forest. had their annual Christmas lunch at Before the luncheon, members of the Elks Lodge in Oak Harbor. the Trinity Detachment NOPFWI plus Prior to the festivities, we took the some of our USN Colleagues gathered opportunity to promote LS Forest to outside in the bright Washington MS. sunlight. As is the tradition, the CO and youngest sailor swapped ranks for the duration of the lunch and the Coxn and oldest junior rating also swapped rank tabs. My rank was dropped to LS Collins (Left) and Acting LCdr Dyble that of LS for the duration of the carve the turkey for the Trinity Detach- Trinity Det Christmas lunch. Com- ment NOPFWI Christmas lunch. Cdr mand Master Chief Quick (left) and Burns CO of NOPFWI in the back- CPO2 Brown gladly helped me try on ground my new shoulder boards. LS EPPLE, NOPFWI January 8, 2018 TRIDENT News 17

A New Year’s Welcome from the Executive Director Welcome to 2018. Here at the H&R MFRC, we are excited to continue to serve military families at our Halifax, Shearwater and Sydney sites. A new year brings with it more opportuni- ties to connect with families through new and innovative ways. And what a great time to highlight our approach to how we serve you using the Family Centred Practice Model. Family Centred Practice, as defined by Military Family Services (MFS), means that families know what their needs are and what works best, and therefore must influence the approaches and offer- ings developed by service provid- ers, like us. In serving families, resources and efforts are channeled into developing solutions that are shaped by families and deliver tan- gible, meaningful outcomes to them. Our MFRC is committed to learning from families, incorporating the latest research on military family support and lifestyle to ensure our programs and services evolve to meet the unique needs of this com- munity. On behalf of the staff and Board of Thanks to the Unit Family Representatives (UFR) who attended December's training. UFRs are an essential part of connecting Directors, I sincerely wish you all the their respective unit with the H&R MFRC. best in 2018. Please connect with us SUBMITTED today. Science surprised the crowd with cool Vacation Lottery Extravaganza designed to help you and your family Holiday Breakfast experiments and scientific splendors, Winner for December / Gagnant connect with other military families, On Saturday, December 9, both the and there was a flurry of activity and de la loterie Extravaganza have fun and feel supported by your Halifax and Shearwater MFRC sites smiles at the craft table and letters to Vacances au soleil pour le mois de local MFRC. kicked off the holiday season by Santa station. décembre hosting a holiday breakfast. This sold An unintentional attention grab- Congratulations to Suzanne MacAr- Les programmes et événements out event welcomed over 350 military ber was the contemporary Christ- thur, grand prize winner of the H&R d`hiver du CRFM members and family. It was an op- mas tree at the Halifax site MFRC. MFRC’s Vacation Lottery Extrava- Le personnel s’affaire à organiser portunity for them to check out their Created by STANTEC and donated ganza for December. Félicitations à une belle variété de programmes et local MFRC, enjoy a complimentary to the MFRC by J&W Murphy Foun- Suzanne MacArthur, grande gagnante d’événements afin que vous puissiez waffle breakfast, activities fun for all dation through the Mental Health du tirage de décembre de la loterie continuer à vous amuser tout au long ages, live music, and of course, a visit Foundation of Nova Scotia’s Festival Extravaganza Vacances au soleil du de l’hiver. Assurez-vous de visiter from Santa. of Trees, the artificial black tree CRFM H et R. notre site Web au www.halifaxmfrc. “The H&R MFRC holiday event is adorned with gold, white and black ca ou téléphonez au (902) 427-7788 afin one of the most anticipated times of ornaments lit with white lights, Winter Programs and Events at de consulter le calendrier complet the year,” said Shelley Hopkins, exec- made for an elegant backdrop for the MFRC en plus de connaitre les détails, les utive director of the H&R MFRC. “In many family photos. Staff has been busy planning a va- inscriptions et les dates limites des previous years we have held the event Feedback from families who at- riety of programs and events to keep évènements. Ramassez notre Guide at a local venue, however, this year, tended the event was very positive: the fun going throughout the winter. des programmes d’hiver aujourd'hui we wanted to welcome families back “Thank you, everything was per- Be sure to visit our website for more pour découvrir une série de pro- into our centre, because this is their fect!” posted by a family member on details, registration deadlines, and grammes conçus pour vous aider et MFRC and we are here for them.” For Facebook. “The waffles were huge the full calendar of events at www. votre famille à vous connecter avec over 31 years, the H&R MFRC has and the whipped cream was super halifaxmfrc.ca or call (902) 427-7788. d'autres familles militaires, amusez- been supporting military families in yummy!” exclaimed a toddler who Pick up our Winter Program Guide to- vous et bénéficiez du soutien de votre Halifax and region, Shearwater, Cen- likely skipped nap that morning. A day to discover an array of programs CRFM local. tral and Northern Nova Scotia and huge reason for the success of the Cape Breton. Holiday Breakfast was due to the This event was made possible by dedicated group of volunteers who sponsors CANEX, AllState (Bed- worked tirelessly before, during at ford), and Highfield Properties. The and after the event. From carefully Stadacona Band helped crescendo assembling over 350 hot chocolate CF CHAPELS Chapel Services de la Chapelle • Sunday/dimanche the festive cheer and good tidings, thank you bags, to serving waffles providing a quintet and 10-piece and entertaining families, they Stadacona Shearwater band at each MFRC. Face painting truly are the strength behind the 10h30 - Protestant 10h00 - Roman Catholic by Five Little Monkeys and Pig’s Jig MFRC. -English -Bilingual/bilingue transformed children of all ages into The H&R MFRC thanks all of those Visit: www.rcmilord.com for more information/pour les renseignements seasonal characters like reindeer and who supported the event and especial- BaptiSm, matrimony & other SaCramentS - By appointment/requeSt snowflakes, as well as classic designs ly to those families who spent their like Spiderman and ladybugs. Mad Saturday morning with us. 143254 18 TRIDENT News January 8, 2018 Risk factors for Facteurs de risque pour la santé mentale mental health Par CPM qui peuvent influer sur votre santé maladies mentales: mentale: • la génétique, qui est influencée par Un certain nombre de circon- • la pauvreté; vos antécédents familiaux; By CMP stances peuvent mettre votre • les conflits familiaux ou la violence • les expériences vécues pendant santé mentale à risque et certains familiale; l’enfance, entre autres; There are a number of circumstanc- facteurs peuvent contribuer au • la négligence durant la petite en- • la maltraitance; es that can put your mental health at développement de maladies men- fance; • les traumatismes; risk, and certain factors that could tales. Vous familiariser avec ces • la présence d’un parent toxico- • les événements stressants de la vie, contribute to mental illness. Having facteurs de risque pourrait vous mane; par exemple: an awareness of these can help you aider à savoir quand demander de • un logement inadéquat ou non - les problèmes financiers; to identify when to seek help or learn l’aide ou à assimiler de nouvelles sécuritaire. - la mort d’un être cher; new coping skills. capacités d’adaptation. Votre santé mentale peut être af- - le divorce; Mental health is a state of well- La santé mentale est un état de faiblie par : - les effets de l’environnement sur being, where an individual can cope bien-être. C’est elle qui permet • l’intimidation ou le harcèlement un fœtus, comme l’exposition aux with the everyday stresses in his or à une personne de faire face aux continu : drogues ou à l’alcool; her life, can work productively and facteurs de stress du quotidien, • en milieu de travail; - votre statut social ou économique can contribute to society. d’être productive et de contribuer à • à l’école; ou votre niveau d’éducation. Mental illness, however, is very dif- la société. • en milieu familial; Si vous êtes aux prises avec des ferent. It is a recognized and diagnos- La maladie mentale, pour sa part, • le chômage; problèmes de santé mentale ou able illness which results in the sig- est largement différente. C’est une • une mauvaise alimentation; un trouble mental, ou encore, si nificant impairment of an individual, maladie reconnue qui peut faire • la violence familiale ou un trauma- un ami, un membre de la famille and can be managed using approaches l’objet d’un diagnostic. Elle résulte tisme; ou un collègue se trouve dans une similar to physical diseases (i.e. diag- de la détérioration considérable des • la discrimination raciale, ethnique, telle situation, sachez que des res- nosis, treatment, and rehabilitation). facultés d’une personne et peut être religieuse ou fondée sur le genre; sources s’offrent à vous : les civils What can put your mental health at soignée par l’adoption d’approches • la surconsommation de drogues ou peuvent accéder au Programme risk? semblables à celles auxquelles on a d’alcool; d’aide aux employés en ligne, ou Situations that can affect mental recours pour les maladies physiques • l’isolement de votre communauté ils peuvent recourir aux Services health include: (c’est-à-dire, diagnostic, traitement et et de vos intérêts; d’aide aux employés de Santé Canada • poverty réadaptation). • un logement non sécuritaire et mal en composant le 1-800-268-7708. Les • family conflict or violence Quels facteurs peuvent mettre en entretenu. militaires peuvent faire appel au • neglect in early childhood jeu votre santé mentale? Par ailleurs, d’autres facteurs peu- Programme d’aide aux membres des • having a parent with a substance Voici des exemples de situations vent contribuer au développement de Forces canadiennes, au 1-800-268-7708. abuse problem • living in inadequate or unsafe hous- ing Your mental health can be weak- ened by: • ongoing bullying or harassment in: • the workplace • at school • the family setting • unemployment • poor diet • family violence or trauma • living with racial, ethnic, gender or religious discrimination • drug or alcohol abuse • isolation from your community and interests • unsafe and poorly maintained hous- ing There are also factors that can con- tribute to mental illness: • genetics, which are influenced by your family history • early life experiences, such as: • abuse • trauma • stressful life events, such as: - financial problems - a loved one's death - divorce - environmental influences on a fetus, such as exposure to drugs or alcohol - your social, economic and educa- tional status If you, or a friend, a family mem- ber or a colleague are experiencing mental health challenges, or mental illness, there are resources avail- able to you: the Employee Assistance Program for civilians can be accessed FDU(A) raises money for Christmas Daddies online, or you can reach Health Cana- da's Employee Assistance Services at MS David Denman speaks with CTV’s Steve Murphy during the Christmas Daddies Telethon in Halifax on December 2, 2017. 1-800-268-7708. Military members can FDU(A) members are in the background along with Halifax Regional Police, who provided escort to the runners for their an- access the Canadian Forces Member nual 50km relay run in support of the fundraiser. This year, the divers presented Christmas Daddies with a cheque for $1,400. Assistance Program at 1-800-268-7708. FIS HALIFAX January 8, 2018 TRIDENT News 19 Air Force Officer Development Program becomes more agile

By Maj Petra Smith, “Self-enrolment will make the reg- Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Beginning Annual Posting Season 2 Cdn Air Div HQ istration process easier and will allow Studies (CFSAS). “While instructors 2018, completion of the AFOD Pro- for enhanced scheduling flexibility, will no longer be directly involved gram will be mandatory for promo- With a few clicks of the mouse, of- improving student experience,” said in Block 1 student learning, CFSAS tion to major for officers in Air-Man- ficers can now self-enroll in the Air Col Norman Saulnier, Director of AFOD facilitators are available for aged Occupations. Force Officer Development (AFOD) Air Force Professional Development. curriculum-oriented questions and For more information on AFOD, Block 1 course for near instantaneous “Self-enrolment puts students in the course feedback.” please visit the CFSAS website at training, anytime, anywhere. driver’s seat of their professional Once students have completed the http://17wing.winnipeg.mil.ca/cms/ “RCAF Professional Development development journey.” training, they are to bring the certifi- en/aftc/winginfo/CFSAS-home/ is committed to being relevant, ef- AFOD Block 1 introduces the fol- cate to their Unit Training Coordina- Courses/AFOD.aspx ficient, and agile,” said BGen David lowing subjects: RCAF history and tors for input in the Military Indi- For more information on RCAF PD Cochrane, Commander, 2 Canadian heritage, RCAF occupations, RCAF vidual Training Education system opportunities, please visit the 2 Cana- Air Division. “The self-enrolment aircraft, Wing structure, RCAF com- for qualification management and dian Air Division website at http:// initiative is just one example of RCAF mand and control, RCAF doctrine, posting on the Member’s Personnel rcaf.mil.ca/en/2-cad/rcaf-pd/rcaf-pd. PD’s dedication to training and educa- flight safety, Human Performance in Record Resume. page. tion that is responsive to operational Military Aviation (HPMA), notable requirements.” international aircraft, and others. Officers are now able to access “The Multi-Media Laboratory at AFOD Block 1 training through the CFSAS in Winnipeg, works extremely Defence Learning Network (DLN). hard to keep the AFOD and other The transition to self-enrolment was programs current, updating program- informed by the survey responses in ming as technology evolves,” said the AFOD End to End Review. LCol William Snyder, Commandant, Le Programme de perfectionnement des officiers de la Force aérienne gagne en agilité

Par le major Petra Smith, lies par le questionnaire d’examen Officers are now able to access AFOD Block 1 training through the Defence Learning QG 2 DAC du POFA ont contribué au passage à Network. Les officiers peuvent maintenant accéder aux cours du Bloc 1 du POFA sur le l’auto-inscription. Réseau d’apprentissage de la Défense. Avec seulement quelques clics « L’auto-inscription facilitera les SUBMITTED de leur souris, les officiers peuvent inscriptions, offrira davantage de désormais s’inscrire eux-mêmes aux souplesse pour l’établissement du pour assurer la pertinence du POFA gestion des qualifications et ils seront, cours du bloc 1 du Programme de per- calendrier ce qui améliorera la vie et des autres programmes. Il procède par la suite, versés dans le Sommaire fectionnement des officiers de la Force des stagiaires, » précise le colonel à des mises à niveau au rythme des dossiers du personnel militaire aérienne (POFA). Un accès quasi Norman Saulnier, directeur – Perfec- des changements technologiques, (SDPM). instantané à l’instruction n’importe tionnement professionnel (Air). Grâce » affirme le lieutenant-colonel À partir de la période active des où, n’importe quand. à l’auto-inscription, les stagiaires sont William Snyder, commandant de affectations 2018, les officiers ap- « Le Perfectionnement profession- maîtres de leur parcours de perfec- l’EEAFC. « Bien que les instructeurs partenant à des groupes profession- nel de l’ARC est déterminé à demeu- tionnement professionnel. » n’enseignent plus directement aux nels qui relèvent de la FA, qui souhait- rer pertinent, efficace et polyvalent, » Le bloc 1 du POFA traite, entre stagiaires pendant le bloc 1, ces ent être promus au grade de major, affirme le brigadier-général David Co- autres, de l’histoire et du patrimoine derniers pourront se tourner vers devront compléter le programme de chrane, commandant de la 2e Division de l’ARC, de ses professions, de ses les animateurs du POFA de l’EEAFC POFA. aérienne du Canada (2 DAC). « L’auto- aéronefs, de son commandement et pour toute question sur le contenu du Pour de plus amples renseigne- inscription n’est qu’un exemple parmi contrôle, de sa doctrine, de la struc- cours et tout commentaire concernant ments sur POFA, veuillez consulter le tant d’autres du dévouement des ture des escadres, de la sécurité des le cours. » site Web de EEAFC : http://17wing. employés du Perfectionnement profes- vols, de la performance humaine Après avoir terminé le cours, winnipeg.mil.ca/cms/fr/aftc/wingin- sionnel de l’ARC envers un entraîne- dans l'aviation militaire (PHAM) et les stagiaires doivent présenter fo/CFSAS-home/Courses/AFOD.aspx ment et une instruction adaptés aux des aéronefs internationaux dignes leur certificat au coordonnateur Pour de plus amples renseigne- exigences opérationnelles. » d’intérêt. de l’instruction de leur unité. Les ments sur les possibilités de perfec- Les officiers peuvent maintenant « Le personnel du laboratoire multi- renseignements qu’il contient se- tionnement professionnel de l’ARC, accéder aux cours du Bloc 1 du POFA média de l’École d'études aérospatia- ront saisis dans le module de gestion veuillez consulter le site Web de la 2 sur le Réseau d’apprentissage de la les des Forces canadiennes (EEAFC), de l’instruction individuelle et de DAC : http://rcaf.mil.ca/fr/2-cad/rcaf- Défense (RAD). Les données recueil- à Winnipeg, travaille d’arrache-pied l’éducation militaire (IIEM) pour la pd/rcaf-pd.page. 20 TRIDENT News January 8, 2018 Information sharing – the cornerstone of maritime defense and security

By North American Aerospace Sound – an important waterway cies together to promote informa- tion sharing. The MSC, with strong Defense Command Maritime shared between the two nations, tion and intelligence sharing among participation from NMIO, Transport Staff where radar coverage and informa- defense and security agencies Canada and NORAD, enabled the tion sharing channels in the region from both nations. The MSC is a information sharing that helped to The maritime defense and secu- could be enhanced. strong advocate for the Puget Sound address challenges in Puget Sound. rity needs of Canada and the United In addition, adequate maritime project, the end result of which The success of the Puget Sound States are challenging due to the surveillance in Puget Sound is chal- is expected to be expanded radar project may serve as an example on complexity and wide variety of lenged further by the region’s geog- coverage and improved information how the MSC may lead the way in threats found within the maritime raphy and the high volume of vessels sharing between Canada and the finding avenues to address other 21st environment. Both nations are con- transiting the waterway. There is also United States in the Puget Sound century security challenges. Sharing cerned with a spectrum of vessels the challenge that any vessel being maritime border area. Puget Sound of information, ideas and perspec- ranging from nation state warships pursued potentially can quickly and is only one of many challenges for tives within the maritime domain is to small non-transmitting boats that easily cross a maritime border to af- maritime defense and security. The essential to achieving a comprehen- may be carrying illegal personnel fect evasion. To meet these concerns, complexity of understanding the sive understanding of the maritime and/or illicit cargo. No single nation- a Canadian agency proposed a project maritime environment is complicat- threat. The MSC strives to ensure al agency in either country is capa- to address gaps in the radar cover- ed by the vast amount of coastline further efforts necessary to continue ble of covering all these situations. age and information sharing for the which must be monitored, amongst the progress in cross-border and Therefore, agencies must cooperate region. other factors. As an example, global- inter-agency collaboration are visu- pro-actively nationally and across To gain visibility and support for ization has dramatically increased alized and realized in order to meet the border to share information if this project, the agency brought the quantity of products imported to the maritime defense and security the timely identification of maritime the matter to the attention of the both countries (in a typical year, 13 needs of Canada and the United threats is to be achieved. The real- Canada and United States Mari- million maritime shipping contain- States. time sharing of information between time Stakeholders' Conference ers arrive in Canada and the United NORAD is the bi-national Canadian Canada and the United States is (MSC). The MSC is tri-chaired by States). The vast number of contain- and American command that provides an essential element required to the National Maritime Intelligence ers processed daily means that, fol- aerospace warning, aerospace control fully develop an accurate maritime Integration Office (NMIO), the lowing a threat-based analysis, only and maritime warning for Canada picture which can be shared with all North American Aerospace Defense a small percentage of containers are and the United States. The command agencies. A recent example of the Command (NORAD), and Transport ever actually inspected. has three subordinate regional head- benefit of cooperation and sharing Canada’s Interdepartmental Marine In order to address the inherent quarters: the Alaskan NORAD Region points to the potential for additional Security Working Group (IMSWG) complexities and challenges within at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, successful efforts in the future. and consists of voluntary maritime the maritime environment of North Alaska; the Canadian NORAD Re- Canada and the United States are representatives from Canadian and America, continued emphasis must gion at Canadian Forces Base Win- successfully working together on United States government security be placed on a shared, cross-border nipeg, Manitoba; and the Continental an improved information sharing and defense agencies. The goal of approach to identify the gaps and NORAD Region at Tyndall Air Force project currently underway in Puget the MSC is to bring maritime agen- seams in intelligence and informa- Base, Florida.

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What’s the score with local sports in your community? Send write-ups, photos, and results to Sports [email protected] Military community remembers Sgt (Ret’d) Rob Sneath, a CAF hockey icon

By Ryan Melanson, out others with hockey, both informally Trident Staff with other CAF members and their families, or with large events like the “He should have played in the NHL.” annual Play On! ball hockey tourna- That’s the phrase that gets repeated ments. He also used his skills as a coach most often as Wally Bukowski talks on multiple occasions, and worked about his colleague and close friend Sgt behind the bench for the CFB Halifax (Ret’d) Rob Sneath, who many regard women’s hockey team when the wom- as the best hockey player to ever suit up en’s game was first being established in for a Canadian Armed Forces team. the CAF. Even as he fought his illness, “He always wore the C, but that was he remained a fixture at the Shearwa- about more than just hockey and the ter Arena and was even on the ice for dressing room, it was also about his a game as recently as last Christmas. character off the ice and how he treated A large banner with his Shearwater people,” said Bukowski, the Sports Flyers number 27 was hung from the Stores Technician at the Shearwater ceiling at the Arena last year. Fitness and Sports Centre. “It’s incredible what he was able to ac- “He could motivate guys and get complish, and how much he gave back, people to play better than they ever had Sgt(Ret’d) Rob Sneath, pictured here with Gen Jonathan Vance, Chief of the Defence in his 52 years,” Bukowski said. before.” Staff, and Canadian Army Sergeant Major Alain Guimond, was inducted to the CAF A celebration of Rob’s life was held on Sneath took home a remarkable 22 Sports Hall of Fame at the most recent CAF Sports Awards Ceremony on October 20, December 2 in Shearwater, with many medals from CAF National Hockey 2017. members of the local defence communi- Championships during his 24-year CFSU Ottawa ty coming out to remember their friend, military career, along with even more and a similar celebration was held in regional titles in five different sports, as often as MWO Wade Sutton, a CAF “He was always there for me, for any- Brantford, while condolences and fond and countless MVP awards and all-star hockey legend in his own right and a fel- thing I needed him to do, but he was so memories of Sneath have poured in selections. Sometimes known as the low CAF Sports Hall of Fame inductee. much more than that,” Sonier said. from across the country from others ‘Gretzky of the CAF’, he wowed other They won plenty of tournaments as “Rob was my rock, and it’s going to who served and played alongside Sneath athletes every time he took to the rink, teammates, but also grew to be close be a big change going forward without earlier in his career. He leaves behind and everyone knew that being on a team friends, and the time spent together out- him.” his children Ally, Robbie and Carlee and with Sneath always meant a shot at win- side the rink was just as memorable. In recent years, giving back to the his loving partner Kerri, along with his ning it all. “Anyone who had the pleasure of sport of hockey and helping others parents Hap and Artie, siblings Frank Sneath died on November 27 at the meeting, spending time with and play- was also a focus for Sneath. Those who and Barb, six nieces and nephews, and age of 52 after a battle with melanoma, ing hockey with Rob, realized very knew him will bring up his garage full his large extended family of hockey just weeks after travelling to Ottawa for quickly that he was special. He was fun- of old hockey gear that he would offer teammates, CAF colleagues and other his official induction to the CAF Sports ny, passionate, quiet and very humble, without hesitation to young players friends. Hall of Fame. and he treated everyone with respect, who had trouble affording equipment, Sneath will be missed, but his memo- Originally from Brantford, Ontario, no matter who they were,” MWO Sutton or the pride he showed in being able to ry will live on at CFB Halifax, 12 Wing the same hometown as Gretzky himself, said. teach hockey skills and skating to the Shearwater and across the country with Sneath grew up playing hockey, lacrosse “And hockey was his passion but his next generation, especially when his all those who got to know him and wit- and other sports, and along with his family came first. He loved spending kids would come along and take part. ness his larger-than-life presence, both brother Frank, had a natural athletic time with his family, especially his kids, He often volunteered his time to help on and off the ice. talent that only progressed as he got and being heavily involved in each of older. At the age of 27, playing with their passions.” CFB Esquimalt, Sneath was picked for Sneath released from the CAF in 2008, Your Real Estate Referrals a walk-on tryout with the NHL’s Phila- but he didn’t go far, choosing to settle in HELP VETERANS & FIRST RESPONDERS delphia Flyers, almost unheard of for the Halifax area and stay involved in the an undiscovered player of that age, and local military and hockey communities. Did you know that one service dog can cost that was followed by a tryout with Cana- He joined the team at PSP Halifax and, between $5,000 to $15,000 & take up to 3 years David Bathurst CD1 to train, depending on services it needs to REALTOR® Military Ret’d da’s national team a few years later. in typical Sneath style, quickly became provide? Such dogs are funded solely by Those opportunities didn’t work out, an indispensable piece of the organiza- charitable donations. 902-440-8070 [email protected] but Sneath got to live out his dream tion. With every referral that leads to a a little later in life, playing in arenas Missy Sonier, PSP’s Corporate Ser- , a Registered IRP Service Provider successful transaction DONATION Serving Halifax Regional around the Maritimes with the NHL vices Manager in Halifax and Sneath’s goes to PAWS FUR THOUGHT to help Municipality Oldtimers alumni tour, sharing the ice longtime colleague, said his friendly cover the costs of breeding and training a Service Dog to be provided to a Veteran with legends like Brian Trottier and presence in the office and his unstop- or First Responder suffering from PTSD. Glenn Anderson who recognized his pable work ethic will be sorely missed. skill and called him up each year to take From planning the annual Family Days HELP me reach an ANNUAL GOAL of $5,000.00 part. event and DND Appreciation Nights Do you know someone who is considering making a move who would benefit from our services? “Those guys treated him so great, and with the Halifax Mooseheads, to work- with their contact info the truth is when he played in those ing with sponsors and advertisers, his Call, Text or email me or VISIT: games, he was better than the NHL guys trademark leadership skills and level- www.ReferralsHelpVeterans1stResponders.com were,” Bukowski said. headedness were just as effective in the Few have shared the ice with Sneath workplace as on the ice. 143253 Not intended to solicit property currently under contract 22 TRIDENT Sports January 8, 2018 2017/2018 Wing Cup Championship

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The Royal Canadian Navy purchased two identical, offshore The end of an era capable, 36-foot yachts in 1985. For the last 30+ years, one of these vessels, STV Tuna, was homeported in Halifax, Nova Scotia, while the other, STV Goldcrest, was homeported in Esquimalt, British Columbia. Recently, the navy decided to station both Sail Training Vessels at CFB Esquimalt. These photographs were taken at the Halifax Dockyard on Thurs- day, November 30, 2017, just before STV Tuna began her overland journey to the west coast. STV Tuna has introduced countless members of the Halifax area defense community to sailing through courses and adven- ture training. She also competed in many regattas including Chester Race Week, Route Halifax-St. Pierre, Marblehead, Newport-Bermuda, and others. STV Tuna’s departure is a sad occasion for the east coast sailing community, but also a source of anticipation and excitement for our west-coast counterparts. Fair winds Tuna, your east-coast crew will miss you! SUBMITTED January 8, 2018 TRIDENT Sports 23

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