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Monday, January 14, 2019 Volume 53, Issue 1

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Welcome home

When HMCS Moncton returned home on December 11, LS Mike Chacon won the ship’s lottery and received the first kiss from his fiancée, Jessie Leudi. The ship completed a two-month deployment on Op CARIBBE, ’s contribution to regional security and to counter illicit trafficking in the Caribbean region with US partners. MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA

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CANADA’S MILITARY STORE LE MAGASIN MILITAIRE DU CANADA Canex Windsor Park | 902-465-5414 2 TRIDENT News January 14, 2019 Gunners get creative during St. Barbara’s Day gunnery contest

By Ryan Melanson, giving each other a laugh,” said Mas- Trident Staff ter of Ceremonies CPO2 Bruce Lilly, who has been involved with the St. One of CFB Halifax’s most enter- Barbara’s Day event at CFB Halifax taining end-of-year traditions was for nearly 20 years. once again held on board HMCS Sack- After an opening blessing from ville on December 7, with a number of St. Barbara herself, portrayed by LS teams participating in the annual St. Meghan Johnston, each team present- Barbara’s Day gunnery competition. ed their irreverent sketches. The day’s The event honours St. Barbara, judges awarded the winning trophy to the Patron Saint of gunners, and has the HMCS Montreal team “Legaliza- been held in some form for more than tion Stations”, who poked fun at the a century. While it once existed as a CAF’s new cannabis policy with their true test of weaponry skills, it now skit, while second place was awarded takes the form of a skit show, with the to the team from HMCS Fredericton, focus on costumes and laughs, often at who came in character as a group of the expense of senior chiefs or other Vermont state police officers instantly leadership figures. Competency in recognizable to fans of the Super basic gunnery drill is still required, Troopers movie franchise. however, with each team firing a The winning performance means series of blanks into the harbour from HMCS Montreal will take possession Sackville’s deck gun. of the St. Barbara’s Day trophy until The official description of the December 2019, when they’ll field event calls it an opportunity for another team in hopes of holding on weapons crews from the Atlantic to it. fleet and associated lodger units of The event has been held in Halifax CFB Halifax to display their prowess by the Naval Weapons Association for and enthusiasm through simulated the last 34 years, and the 2018 shootout gunnery. marked the 19th year that is has been “It’s a tradition and there’s some hosted by HMCS Sackville, thanks to Teams each had a chance to fire blanks into the harbour to show off their gunnery superstition around it, but it’s really the support of the Canadian Naval skills. about the sailors having some fun and Memorial Trust. RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF

LS Meghan Johnston portrayed St. Barbara, the Patron Saint of gunners, Participants in the St. Barbara’s Day competition, including the Super Troopers from HMCS Fredericton, line the deck of HMCS during the event. Sackville. RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF January 14, 2019 TRIDENT News 3 New Year’s message Message du from Commander Nouvel An du cmdt MARLANT and JTFA FMAR(A)/FOIA

By RAdm Craig Baines, behalf of our Government and the Par Le contre-amiral du gouvernement dans leurs efforts Commander MARLANT and JTFA people of Canada. Craig Baines, pour assurer la sécurité des gens du 2019 promises to be one filled with commandant des Forces maritimes Canada atlantique. As we begin 2019 I would like to new opportunities and challenges. de l’Atlantique et de la Force Je sais que beaucoup parmi vous take this opportunity to wish every- In the coming months we will once opérationnelle interarmées sont aussi fébriles que moi de voir one on the Maritime Forces Atlantic again deploy our people to the four (Atlantique) les nouvelles capacités du premier and Joint Task Force Atlantic teams corners of the world as they continue navire de la classe Harry DeWolf a Happy New Year. I hope you were to contribute to international stabil- Au moment où nous commençons qui sera accueilli dans la flotte plus able to rest and enjoy some quality ity, promote the rule of law, conduct l’année 2019, j’aimerais prendre le tard cette année. Ces nouveaux time over the holidays with your capacity building operations and bol- temps de souhaiter bonne année aux navires de patrouille extracôtiers loved ones after what was a very busy ster interoperability with our partner membres des équipes des Forces et de l’Arctique donneront à nos 2018. nations. maritimes de l’Atlantique et à la marins une plateforme robuste et This past fall was one of the busiest Of course this could not be accom- Force opérationnelle interarmées polyvalente pour réagir aux défis au in recent memory as, at one point, we plished without the support of our de l’Atlantique. J’espère que vous nom de notre gouvernement et de la had 11 ships deployed overseas. The civilian workforce here at home. The avez pu vous reposer et passer du population canadienne. excellent work done to support OP- work that you do to keep our equip- bon temps avec vos proches pendant L’année 2019 promet d’être pleine ERATION REASSURANCE, OPERA- ment and people in fighting form is les Fêtes, après une année 2018 très de nouvelles occasions et de nou- TION PROJECTION Indo-Asia Pacific always outstanding and I know that remplie. veaux défis. Au cours des prochains and West Africa, and OPERATION will endure in the New Year. L’automne dernier a été l’un mois, nos gens repartiront à dif- CARIBBE will carry on as our ships As I sit back and look at all the des plus occupés des dernières férents endroits sur la planète pour return to these regions over the next things that we do, I am always amazed années. À un certain point, 11 continuer à contribuer à la stabilité 12 months. at the variety of tasks and missions navires étaient en mission outre- internationale, à promouvoir la We also had a very busy 2018 in we undertake on a daily basis. Ev- mer. L’excellent travail accompli à règle de droit, à mener des opéra- responding to a variety of search and erything from coastal surveillance, l’appui de l’opération REASSUR- tions pour rehausser les capacités et rescue missions and we can expect to search and rescue, to drug inter- ANCE, de l’opération PROJECTION à promouvoir l’interopérabilité avec that to continue in 2019. With the diction, to support to international en Indo-Asie-Pacifique et en Af- les pays partenaires. flooding in , we were partners, to capacity building efforts rique occidentale, et de l’opération Évidemment, ces activités ne se- able to provide excellent support to at home and around the globe. I know CARIBBE se poursuivra, puisque raient pas possibles sans l’appui de the people there and we remain ready you all work hard to achieve these nos navires retourneront dans ces notre effectif civil au pays. Le travail to assist our government counter- goals through your skill, professional- régions au cours des 12 prochains que vous accomplissez pour entrete- parts in their efforts to keep Atlantic ism and determination and it is your mois. nir l’équipement et garder nos gens Canadians safe and secure. efforts that will ensure our continued L’année 2018 a également été très en état de mener des opérations est I know many are excited, as am I, to success in the coming year. occupée en matière de missions toujours exceptionnel et je sais que see our new capabilities come on-line 2019 is here and I want to thank de recherche et sauvetage et nous vous poursuivrez votre travail au as we prepare to welcome the first of each and every one of you for your pouvons nous attendre à ce que cours de la nouvelle année. the Harry DeWolf-class to the Fleet hard work and commitment over the cette tendance se poursuive en 2019. En prenant du recul et en tenant later this year. These new Arctic and past year. You should all take great Lors des inondations au Nouveau- compte de tout ce que nous faisons, Offshore Patrol Vessels will provide pride in our achievements and the Brunswick, nous avons pu offrir un je suis toujours stupéfié par la our sailors with a robust and versatile contributions you have made to the excellent appui sur place et nous variété des tâches et des missions platform to respond to challenges on Defence Team. restons prêts à aider nos homologues que nous entreprenons sur une base quotidienne, de la surveillance côtière aux opérations de recherche et sauvetage, en passant par la lutte contre le trafic de drogues, l’appui aux partenaires internationaux, les efforts de renforcement des capacités au pays et ailleurs dans le monde. Je sais que vous ne ménagez aucun effort pour atteindre ces objectifs grâce à vos compétences, votre professionnalisme et votre persévérance, et ce sont ces efforts qui permettront d’assurer notre réussite continue dans la prochaine année. L’année 2019 est arrivée et je veux en profiter pour remercier chacun et chacune d’entre vous pour votre excellent travail et votre détermina- tion au cours de l’année qui vient de se terminer. Vous devriez tous être fiers de nos réussites et des contribu- tions que vous avez faites à l’Équipe de la Défense.

RAdm Craig Baines speaks to a group of sailors onboard a ship. SUBMITTED 4 TRIDENT News January 14, 2019 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 2019 A notice will not be published if the event is to happen more that one year from publication date. Submissions may be edited. January 14 — MFRC & Money Matters January 28 February 11 — MFRC February 25 615 (Bluenose) Royal Canadian Steamships of Eastern Canada Cooper, shares her aspirations for the March 11 — MFRC & Posting Season March 25 Air Cadet Squadron Time: 7 p.m. role of poet laureate and discusses April 8 — MFRC & Spring Automotive Time: 6:15-9:15 p.m. Date: Tuesday, January 22 her poetic interests with fellow poet, April 22 — Battle of the Atlantic May 6 — MFRC & Spring Home and Garden Date: Wednesdays Location: Maritime Museum of Sue Goyette. After the conversation, May 21 Location: CFB Halifax the Atlantic Cooper will introduce two new rising June 3 — MFRC & Family Days June 17 Flight principles, air navigation, The public is invited to a pre- talents in Halifax: Andre Fenton and July 2 — MFRC meteorology, first aid, airframes, sentation by Bob Chaulk about the Kanaar Bell. Presented in partnership July 15 July 29 — MFRC engines, marksmanship, effective early days of steamships, the river with Halifax Regional Municipality August 12 — Back to School speaking, instructional techniques steamboats and coastal steamers that and the Writers' Federation of Nova August 26 — MFRC September 9 and leadership are some of the things carried people and freight around Scotia. September 23 — MFRC & DEFSEC you will learn as a member of 615 Atlantic Canada and farther afield. October 7 — Fall Home Improvement October 21 — MFRC (Bluenose) Squadron. If you are 12 -18 Learn about how Canada not only African Heritage Month: November 4 — Remembrance Day years of age, you can join. Air cadet adopted steam but helped lead the Opening Night November 18 — MFRC & Holiday Shopping December 2 activities are centered on aeronautics way, of the great Canadian lines like Time: 7 - 9 p.m. December 16 — MFRC & Year End Review and leadership. There are no fees to the Allan Line, Dominion Line and Date: Thursday, January 24 join and uniforms are provided. Sum- Canadian Pacific Steamships and of Location: George Dixon Editor: Virginia Beaton mer training courses from 2-7 weeks the smaller players like Pickford and Community Centre [email protected] in length are available. 615 (Bluenose) Black and the New York, Newfound- Share in this special commu- (902) 427-4235 Squadron meets Wednesdays from land and Halifax Steamship Company. nity event and celebrate the launch Journalist: Ryan Melanson 6:15-9:15 pm at Stadacona. The main Chaulk is the author of Time in a and 35th anniversary of African [email protected] entrance to Stadacona is at the corner Bottle: Historic from Heritage Month in . (902) 427-4231 of Gottingen and Almon. For more the Bottom Up. The event is presented The evening features the traditional Editorial Advisor: Margaret Conway information, go to www.615aircadets. as part of the Maritime Museum’s Opening Night ceremony, musical [email protected] ca or email [email protected] Tuesday Night Talks series, and will entertainment, and greetings from 902-721-0560 be followed on January 29 by a talk special guests. A reception and 2632 Royal Canadian Army from the museum’s own Richard refreshments will follow the official www.tridentnewspaper.com Cadet Corps MacMichael, titled The Golden Age of program. The full calendar for the Time: 6:30 p.m. Ocean Liners. months of January and February Advertising Sales Date: Mondays is available from the Department Dave MacNeil Location: Bayers Lake An Evening with Halifax’s Poet of African Nova Scotian Affairs 902-209-0570 Join 2632 Royal Canadian Cadet Laureate at http://ansa.novascotia.ca, and [email protected] Corps in Bayers Lake. We provide the Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. includes events at Halifax Public experience, you provide the memo- Date: Thursday, January 24 Library branches, local universities,

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By Ryan Melanson, first joined the RCNVR in 1929 and Trident Staff was serving as the Cox’n of HMCS As- siniboine in August of 1942 during the Construction has officially begun Battle of the Atlantic; he was awarded on the third of the Royal Canadian the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal by Navy’s new Arctic and Offshore the British Admiralty for his actions Patrol Ships (AOPS). A keel-laying while engaging the German sub- ceremony on December 6 at the Irving marine U-210. Under heavy fire and Shipbuilding Assembly Hall in Hali- while breathing in smoke, Bernays fax marked the beginning of work on famously ordered his junior sailors the future HMCS Max Bernays. The to safety and manned the helm on his ship will follow the future HMC ships own, steering the ship and eventu- Harry DeWolf and Margaret Brooke, ally getting in position to ram and which are both currently under con- sink the U-boat. Only one sailor from struction, with Harry DeWolf set for Assiniboine was killed during that delivery in late 2019. battle, with 13 more injured, and As- The keel laying is an important siniboine’s fate could have been very moment in the early life of a ship, different if not for the heroic actions marking its birth and the start of full of Max Bernays. production work. The ceremonial In addition to the honours he’s action itself was performed by Irving already received, Bernays’ legacy will Shipbuilding welder Vicki Berg, who now live on through the ship that will laid a Royal Canadian Mint Second bear his name. World War Battle Series coin into From left, Atlantic Fleet Chief CPO1 Derek Kitching, RAdm Craig Baines, Com- “It is fitting that an Arctic and the first keel unit of the future ship’s mander MARLANT and JTFA, Irving Shipbuilding employee Vicki Berg, Pacific Offshore Patrol Ship has been named centre module, and then announced Fleet Chief CPO1 Sylvain Jaquemot, and Irving Shipbuilding VP, Production Rene in the honour of Chief Petty Officer the keel to be “well and truly laid.” Belliveau. All those in attendance at the keel-laying ceremony on December 6 received Max Bernays, a hero renowned for The coin will stay embedded within a plaque as a memento. his valour and dauntless devotion to the ship through the duration of MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA duty,” said VAdm Ron Lloyd, Com- its life, and is meant to bring good mander RCN, in a media release. fortune and luck to all those who sail CPO1 Derek Kitching, AOPS Project Jaquemot and CPO1 Mike Miller of “The keel-laying of the future in it. Director Cdr Guillaume Cote and the Naval Personnel and Training HMCS Max Bernays is another no- The small, informal ceremony Deputy Director LCdr James Brun. Group. table milestone on the road towards was attended by Irving Shipbuilding As the future Max Bernays will be the In naming the future ship after CPO Canada’s future fleet. The Harry representatives including President first of the AOPS to join the RCN’s Max Leopold Bernays, the Navy is DeWolf-class will enhance the Royal Kevin McCoy, along with RAdm Craig Pacific Fleet following its delivery, continuing with the AOPS theme of Canadian Navy’s ability to safeguard Baines, Commander MARLANT and the keel laying was also attended by honouring Canadian naval heroes. the interests and security of all Cana- JTFA, MARLANT Formation Chief West Coast Fleet Chief CPO1 Sylvain Bernays, originally from Vancouver, dians.

Commemorating the Halifax Explosion

On Thursday December 6, 2018, a ceremony at the Halifax Explosion Bell Tower commemo- rated the 101st anniversary of the Halifax Explosion. Capt(N) David Mazur, Base Com- mander CFB Halifax, lays a wreath on behalf of Maritime Forces Atlantic. MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA 6 TRIDENT News January 14, 2019 Canada assumes command of multinational naval task force

By the RCN mand this task force with the highest levels of excellence for which Canadian Commodore Darren Garnier of the military leaders are well-known.” CAF officially assumed command of The Canadian command contingent Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150) on consists of 29 CAF military person- December 6, 2018 during a change of nel and one Department of National command ceremony held at Combined Defence civilian employee. They will Maritime Forces (CMF) Headquarters join over 100 coalition members cur- in Manama, Bahrain. rently supporting the CMF. Through maritime security op- The command contingent will be erations, regional engagements and supported by personnel of the Royal capacity building, CTF 150 works to Australian Navy. The combined na- deter and deny terrorist organizations ture of this team demonstrates the from using the high seas for smuggling close relationship between Australia weapons, illicit cargo and narcotics and Canada. while ensuring the safe passage of “On behalf of Canada and the merchant ships in some of the busiest entire incoming CTF 150 staff, I am shipping lanes in the world. honoured to assume command of CTF Gen Jonathan H. Vance, Chief of 150 and I can assure you that our joint the Defence Staff expressed his sup- Canadian and Australian Task Group port and confidence in Commodore has worked extremely hard to prepare Garnier’s ability to fulfill the require- for this important counter-terrorism ments of this command. mission,” said incoming Commander “I’m extremely proud of our com- Commodore Garnier. mitment to counter-terrorism through “This deployment is a team effort enhanced maritime security in the and we will engage tirelessly to en- Middle East, which ultimately makes hance regional cooperation and coali- us safer at home” said General Vance. tion interoperability, while helping Commodore Darren Garnier (right) takes command from Commodore Al-Shahrani “This is another example of Canada’s to ensure maritime security and the (left) on December 6, 2018, in Bahrain. The ceremony was presided over by Commo- strong military leadership on the world free-flow of international trade and dore Steve Dainton (centre), Royal Navy, Deputy Commander Combined Maritime stage, and I have the utmost confidence commerce in some of the world’s busi- Forces. in Commodore Garnier’s ability to com- est and most challenging waterways.” SUBMITTED

FDU(A) runs for Christmas Daddies Telethon

Fleet Diving Unit Atlantic ran through the streets of Halifax raising $13,000 for the annual Christmas Daddies Telethon. Thanks to everyone who donated and supported our #RCNavy divers along the way, to help less fortunate children in the area have a better Christmas. CPL DAVID VELDMAN, FIS January 14, 2019 TRIDENT News 7 Sailors, firefighters team up for Movember spinathon

By Ryan Melanson, In the end, the team of CAF person- Trident Staff nel came out on top by a small mar- gin, pedalling a total of 1,179 kilo- PO2 Rick Mamye was diagnosed metres to the HRFE team’s 1,158 km. with testicular cancer two years ago, What really mattered, however, was and though he’s now back to work the $1,760 the group raised in support and on the road to a full recovery, the of the Movember foundation. experience still greatly impacted his Prizes were awarded to the top life. In hope of helping other men spinners thanks to donations from who may face similar battles in the Rodd Resorts, Nova Spinal Care, and future, he’s gone all in on supporting Salvatore’s Pizza, with Nova Spinal the Movember Foundation’s an- Care staff also providing recovery nual campaign in support of men’s equipment and physio treatments for health. the participants. “Testicular cancer is one of the PO2 Mamye wished to thank three main pillars of Movember, SPINCO and the other sponsors, the along with prostate cancer and mental team members on both sides, and all health issues,” PO2 Mamye said. those who made individual donations “This was already something I felt toward the spinathon and the overall was worth getting behind, but being Movember campaign. personally impacted by cancer obvi- “It was a great event thanks to a lot ously drove that home further.” of amazing people. We hope we can This year, in addition to a num- do it again next year and make it an ber of other fundraising activities, annual staple,” he said. PO2 Mamye gathered his former MARLANT Fleet Chief CPO1 Tim Blonde, left, pedals alongside PO2 Rick Mamye The full CFB Halifax team roster for teammates from last summer’s during the CFB Halifax vs. Halifax Fire Spinathon, which was held as a Movember the spinathon included PO2 Mamye, MARLANT Nijmegen contingent, fundraiser at SPINCO Halifax on November 30. PO2 Peter Fitzgerald of NTDC(A), including a couple of his HMCS RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF PO2 Matt Reiner of the Stadacona Fredericton shipmates, for a 24-hour Band, MCpl Crystal Riley of the fundraising spinathon. SPINCO team for some friendly competition. guests also dropped in throughout, Shearwater Dental Unit, Pte Isabelle Halifax offered to host the event, and The cycling went from 2 p.m. on Fri- including Fleet Chief CPO1 Tim Haazen of CFHS(A), PO2 Jon Claxton members of Halifax Regional Fire day, November 30 to the same time Blonde, who covered some distance and LS Harveer Gill of HMCS Freder- and Emergency (HRFE) were re- on December 1, and while the main alongside PO2 Mamye to kick things icton, and LS Justin D’Eon of HMCS cruited to spin against the military teams stayed for the duration, a few off. Toronto.

Fun with fingerprints at MPU Halifax

Navy Co-op students had the opportunity to visit Military Police Unit (MPU) Halifax at Windsor Park on December 20, 2018. They toured the MPU facility and police vehi- cles before learning how to perform fingerprinting. MPU Halifax's primary mandate is to provide security and policing services to CFB Halifax, 12 Wing Shearwater and the various annexes and armouries in the Halifax area. MARGARET CONWAY, A/BPAO

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By Ryan Melanson, The new antenna will increase Trident Staff the range of the existing radar from 150 to 180 kilometres and provide New radar equipment soon to be the crew with more data, includings installed on Halifax-class frigates elevation levels and the surround- will allow for better detection and ing environment for any incoming faster response when dealing with potential threats. incoming threats at sea, says the Dave Monahan, DND’s Project Commander of Maritime Forces Manager for the Halifax-class Mod- Atlantic and Joint Task Force At- ernization Frigate Life Extension, lantic. said the first installation should take The upgrade will add a new place in 2021 on Ville de Quebec. electronically-stabilized antenna set “Once we prove the system, we’ll Members of 12 Wing Shearwater attend a gala dinner following the parade marking to the Sea Giraffe 180 radar cur- carry on with the remaining ships as the retirement of the CH-124 Sea King Helicopter at 443 Maritime Helicopter Squad- rently installed on the ships. The they enter their docking work peri- ron Hangar in Patricia Bay, BC on December 1, 2018. federal government announced the ods,” he added. The initial $21.7 mil- LS LAURANCE CLARKE 12 OPERATIONS SUPPORT SQUADRON IMAGING news, along with the $21.7 million lion contract with Saab includes the contract to procure the equipment option to purchase 12 more antenna from Saab Microwave Canada, dur- sets for the fleet, which would bring ing a press conference inside the the total up to $97.5 million. hangar of HMCS Charlottetown on The announcement was also at- The Sea King – lift and December 7. tended by government representa- “When we’re out on the water, we tives, including Halifax MP Andy have to be very concerned about Fillmore, Dartmouth-Cole Harbour other aircraft and ships that are MP Darren Fisher, and Sackville- thrust into retirement out there, and if a missile ever gets Preston-Chezzetcook MP Darrell fired at us, the ability to detect that Samson. missile and have a reaction ready “Our modernized Halifax-class By Peter Mallett, force industry partnership,” said is critical to saving the ship. This Frigates safeguard and protect The Lookout Staff RAdm McDonald. “The Sea King was equipment will allow us to do that Canada’s waters, and they contrib- more than just a helicopter; since its much more efficiently,” said RAdm ute to peace and security around the Heartfelt tributes flowed freely dur- introduction in the 1960s it funda- Craig Baines, Commander MAR- world,” Fillmore said. ing the official Sea King helicopter mentally changed the nature of naval LANT and JTFA. “This upgrade to one of the criti- retirement parade December 1, when operations worldwide.” “We know the Canadian Navy cal sensor systems will allow them to the military and DND community When the Sea King was procured needs to modernize to be able to face keep doing that work, and allow the bade farewell to the longest serving in 1963 its intended use was for modern-day threats. Getting this Sea Giraffe system to remain func- aircraft in the RCAF. naval anti-submarine warfare. new piece of equipment will help us tional until the end of the life of the Inside the hangar at 443 Maritime But as the flight hours mounted it do that.” ships.” Helicopter Squadron at Pat Bay, more proved its versatility and reliability than 500 people gathered to witness for countless other tasks and mis- the historic send-off. sions. Those included anti-surface “To our magnificent Sea King, warfare, maritime engagement and though you were an inanimate object, narcotics interdiction operations, you were a living presence in the counter-terrorism and anti-piracy, lives of so many of us in the navy humanitarian assistance, search and and air force; we will certainly miss rescue, and domestic disaster relief you,” said LGen Al Meinzinger, Com- operations. mander of the RCAF, to the crowd. “I At the conclusion of the parade see all of the people here today that everyone stepped outside the hangar’s have worked on the Sea King, many giant bay doors to watch the ceremo- of whom spent 20, 30 or more years nial flypast of three CH-124 Sea Kings. around the aircraft. It really was the Under grey skies and a light drizzle, catalyst for the mission, and for the many of those in attendance grabbed friendships and bonds we established their cell phones and pointed their within the air force and with our navy devices skywards as the helicopters teammates.” made two passes above the hangar When RAdm Art McDonald, Deputy before returning to the tarmac. Commander of the RCN, stepped to LGen Meinzinger said approximate- the podium, he also noted the partner- ly 10 Sea Kings will find their way into ship between the two environments museums or be used for monuments, that was forged by the aircraft and its while the remainder will be disposed role with navy warships. The former of under normal disposal plans for Commander MARPAC said that over Crown assets. the years, from the Cold War era to When the military’s longest-serving present-day operations, the Sea King helicopter officially retires at the served an integral part in naval de- end of this month, it will conclude 55 ployments. years of service, and approximately “Today is the day we retire a stal- 550,000 hours of flying time, which is Halifax MP Andy Fillmore speaks during an announcement regarding upgrades wart workhorse and celebrate how it the equivalent to the shortest distance to the Sea Giraffe radar system on Halifax-class frigates. The event was held on provided the foundation for continued between the earth and Mars or 7,200 board HMCS Charlottetown on December 7. naval-aviation success in a navy-air trips around the globe. RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF January 14, 2019 TRIDENT News 9 Enhanced medical and dental capabilities return to the Fleet

By Capt Chris Dare, Dental Officer, NRU Asterix

Toothache while at sea? Naval Re- plenishment Unit (NRU) Asterix can take care of that! Since the decommissioning of the last Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR) vessel in 2016, the Royal Cana- dian Navy (RCN) has been without a ship-borne dental clinic or dental of- ficer. With the launch and deployment of MV Asterix in January 2018 and its embarked CAF personnel, NRU Asterix, the RCN has re-established The dental clinic onboard MV Asterix. its full medical and dental capabilities This is the same dental chair and equip- while at sea. ment as all the CAF dental clinics across On the medical side, NRU Asterix the country. employs not only a Physician Assis- SUBMITTED tant and Medical Technician, as many sailors are accustomed to onboard a dental officer and dental technician Canadian Patrol Frigate (CPF), but Lt(N) Drake (left, foreground) leads a casualty treatment exercise onboard MV can provide a wide range of dental also a medical officer. A doctor on- Asterix. LS Stowell (right, foreground) applies a blood pressure cuff while MS Peer treatment while at sea. Whether it is board, with their expanded scope of (Left) and MS Robillard (right) look on. simple fillings, tooth extractions or practice, allows for a greater ability to SUBMITTED root canals, the dental clinic is able treat the many ailments that sailors to perform almost all of the services may encounter over the course of signed and capable medical facility. In “My team is privileged to work in sailors would expect from a shore their deployment. The medical officer addition to two offices/examination Asterix’s modern medical facility and based clinic. Being able to provide also acts as the senior medical author- rooms there is a trauma bay, a five I’m pleased the RCN has a new plat- dental treatment at sea makes the ity for the ships sailing in consort bed hospital-style ward, x-ray suite form to allow CAF Medical Officers to fleet more operationally effective as with MV Asterix, affording medical and pharmacy. The trauma bay is deploy, once again, to sea,” said Lt(N) our sailors no longer have to endure teams onboard nearby CPFs sound designed to allow for a surgical team Drake, the Medical Officer aboard dental problems until the next port. and timely advice. The ship also has to embark and perform surgeries NRU Asterix As MV Asterix continues its opera- portable x-ray and ultrasound equip- onboard giving the platform further In terms of dental services, MV tions in the Pacific and around the ment that further enhance our capa- mission-specific capabilities. MV Asterix features a full dental opera- world, both Canadian sailors and our bilities when a Medical Radiography Asterix is also capable of respond- tory, complete with a dental x-ray, allies can rest assured that NRU As- Technician is embarked. ing to humanitarian aid and disaster sterilization and dental lab space. On terix’s medical and dental teams are MV Asterix features a well-de- response operations. board, a dental team comprised of a ready to help. A reflective look at accomplishments of the ACPOA

By CPO1 (ret’d) Gaylord 4. Continuing support of food banks pleasures of home away from home Street in Halifax. Kingston, 5. Placing of stained glass windows 18. Plaque on South Street in re- 25. Inspired and assisted in the plac- Atlantic Chiefs’ and Petty Officers’ in the Veterans Memorial Chapel membrance of Naval HQ Building ing of the Sailor statue in Londonder- Association (ACPOA) 6. Purchasing of large screen TV for 19. Plaque for Maritime Foundation ry, . Veterans Memorial Building tugs on Halifax Waterfront 26. Saving the Carleton House from As we prepare to close the doors 7. Purchase of TV for smoking 20. Inspiration for the Sailor statue demolition by purchase and turn out the lights of the Atlantic lounge in Veterans Memorial Hospital in Burlington Ontario 27. Donated the remainder of our Chiefs and Petty Officers Association, 8. Sponsoring of sitting bench for 21. Supplied school supplies for Pit- funds to 21 various organizations with we take a reflective look at our ac- Veterans Memorial Garden cairn Island via Picton Castle the closing of our books. complishments. We would like to give 9. Sponsor of plate on memorial 22. Sponsoring of carpet bed in Pub- We will continue to support our thanks to other service organizations, stand in Veterans Memorial Garden lic Gardens for Naval Centennial veterans in the Veterans Memorial the outstanding people of Halifax and 10 . Monthly sing-a-long at Veterans 23. Placing of Warship Memorial on Building with our monthly Saturday beyond who supported each and every Memorial Building Halifax waterfront. afternoon concerts with volunteers one of our projects. We after all were 11. Sponsoring of restoration of St. 24. the construction and placing and the support of the membership the lucky ones as many of Canada’s George’s Church, Halifax of the sailor statue on Lower Water after we have weighed anchor. gallant sailors never returned to port 12. Sponsoring of Navy Pew in St. and shall not be forgotten. We trust George’s Church, Halifax our efforts on their behalf will forever 13. Aiding in restoration of St. remain a visible sign of remem- George’s Church, Lunenburg at brance. ACPOA, Halifax, Nova Scotia 14. Placing of Murmansk Memorial in the year of 2018: Mast in CF CHAPELS Chapel Services de la Chapelle • Sunday/dimanche 1. Gathered and shipped 3 contain- 15. Initiated the naming of Sailors ers of clothing to Bosnia Memorial Way, Point Pleasant Park STADACONA SHEARWATER 2. Gathered and shipped 3 contain- 16. Initiated the naming of the Fleet 8h30 - Protestant 10h00 - Roman Catholic ers of medical supplies to Haiti Fitness Centre in honour of deceased - English - Bilingual/bilingue 3. Annual presentation of plaques member, CPO Ralph “Jigger” Mott. Visit: www.rcmilord.com for more information/pour les renseignements to outstanding cadets at HMCS Acadia 17. Plaque for the Sea Gull Club in BAPTISM, MATRIMONY & OTHER SACRAMENTS - BY APPOINTMENT/REQUEST

Sea Cadet Summer Camp in Cornwal- recognition of service for thousands 162335 lis, Nova Scotia of sailors who enjoyed a variety of 10 TRIDENT News January 14, 2019 MV Asterix played key role in Op PROJECTION

By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

HMCS Calgary recently completed a five-month Op PROJECTION deploy- ment accompanied by MV Asterix, marking the first major west coast mission for the civilian-owned supply ship currently being leased by Canada to support the RCN at sea. As the ships conducted operations off Australia, Japan and elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region, the presence of Asterix was hugely important for both Calgary and RCN allies. “In terms of the actual capabili- ties of the ship and refuelling, we got really great reviews,” said Cdr Blair Saltel, HMCS Calgary’s Commanding Officer. “This brand new capability was in- stantly well received by our partners.” Specifically the navies of Australia, New Zealand and India gave good feedback about the precision and professionalism of the RAS carried out by NRU Asterix personnel under the command of LCdr James Classen. Counting both Calgary and ships from partner navies, Cdr Saltel said Asterix refueled ships at sea more than 50 times through the deployment. Having a source of fuel nearby at all times allowed Calgary to operate more freely, and the ship was also HMCS Calgary able to tap into the experience of conducts a Asterix’s civilian master mariners, Replenishment who brought experience sailing in the at Sea with MV South China Sea and Indonesia sea Asterix during lanes. Operation PRO- “They brought a lot of suggestions JECTION in the and useful tips to the table, so it was Pacific Ocean on very good to have some open minded- December 2, 2018. ness and proactive communication LS MIKE GOLUBOFF, with them,” Cdr Saltel said. MARPAC IMAGING “Every task that we were expected to fulfil we were able to do safely within the boundaries of everyone's Cdr Chris Leece, contract and expectations.” CO of HMAS The main portion of the Op PRO- Stuart on the JECTION deployment began just after starboard bridge Exercise RIMPAC 2018, with Calgary wing during a and Asterix rendezvousing in Guam replenishment with a number of allied ships before at sea with MV sailing toward Australia for Exercise Asterix during KAKADU, a biennial event involv- Exercise Kakadu ing more than 20,000 personnel, with 2018. ships and aircraft from 27 different YURI RAMSEY, countries participating. From there, AUSTRALIAN NAVY the RCN contingent proceeded toward PHOTO the South China Sea and eventually to Vietnam for the first ever visit to Da Cdr Saltel said the ship collected im- we can do in a coalition setting. I hope al patrol in the East China Sea, before Nang harbour for a Canadian war- portant information on the behaviour that our products prove useful for the a final stop in Hawaii to refuel before ship, where they conducted training of shipping vessels in the area, and next round of patrollers,” he said. returning to Esquimalt just before alongside ships of the Vietnamese witnessed activity that intelligence The remainder of Calgary and Christmas. Navy. suggests was likely in violation of Asterix’s time in the Asia-Pacific in- “The expectation was to engage as Calgary was also the first Canadian those sanctions. cluded Exercise KEEN SWORD off of many partner nations and stakehold- ship to conduct operational patrols “From the first minute to the last, Japan alongside Japanese and Ameri- ers as we could, and to essentially in the East China Sea in support of it was a good learning experience, can Navy ships, participation in the show what Canada can bring to the the United Nations Security Council and I think we really did move the Republic of Korea’s International table. I believe we’ve done that,” Cdr Resolution targeting North Korea. yardstick in terms of showing what Fleet Review, and a second operation- Saltel said. January 14, 2019 TRIDENT News 11 FMF personnel thanked for a job well done

By Ryan Melanson, this coming March for further main- Trident Staff tenance, repair and restoration. When the ship is lifted a second time, it will HMCS Sackville, Canada’s Naval be positioned differently, with sec- Memorial, is currently resting com- tions of the hull that sat on blocks in fortably in the water at her winter 2018 opened up for work. berth in HMC Dockyard, but that may “The spots that we couldn’t address not be the case if not for the signifi- the first time will now be exposed, cant hull restoration work completed so that will be one big aspect of the throughout 2018. project,” said LCdr (Ret’d) Jim Reddy, Sackville was hoisted up on the Syn- a CNMT trustee who serves as Sack- crolift early last spring and remained ville’s Commanding Officer. in the hands of FMF Cape Scott until A special gift presentation was also October. While the full list of repairs made during the luncheon to FMF’s isn’t yet complete, with more issues Project Manager for the Sackville being identified as the process went project, Bob Naugler, who many know along, major work has already been as a musician in his spare time with done to help extend the life of the Bob Naugler and the Midtown Blues vessel. Band. CNMT Trustee Cdr (Ret’d) Bill To celebrate the successes so far, the Gard presented the gift on behalf of Second World War ship and her vol- A group of FMF Cape Scott workers visited HMCS Sackville on December 17 for an the Trust and thanked Naugler for unteer crew from the Canadian Naval informal luncheon and thank you from the Canadian Naval Memorial Trust and unit his large contribution to the work on Memorial Trust (CNMT), along with CO Capt (N) David Benoit for the recent work done on the Second World War . Sackville. FMF Commanding Officer Capt(N) Da- MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA Capt(N) Benoit said he was looking vid Benoit, hosted a group of the FMF forward to once again having his staff employees on December 17 for coffee, “That’s one of the reasons the ship “Everybody who came here and work on the ship, which he described food, and to express appreciation for is back in the water.” worked on the ship gave it their all un- as an important asset in telling the their hard work. A number of unexpected obstacles der difficult circumstances, that was RCN story and inspiring the next “Today is about looking back at a and issues made for a difficult start to very clear and we very much appreci- generations of sailors. very intense period of time for FMF. the project in the spring, but despite ate all that’s being done for us.” “The ship isn’t just about the World The Navy asked for the facility to the fact some work was done under Brown added that support for the War II legacy that’s embodied within take on an extra demand to support constraints, CNMT Chair Cdr (Ret’d) project at the Navy leadership and it. The ship represents service and Sackville, and many of our individu- Wendall Brown said he was encour- Federal Government level has also sacrifice and commitment, and those als poured their hearts and souls into aged and impressed each time he been encouraging, with Sackville now values were also demonstrated by the that work,” Capt(N) Benoit said. visited the site. slated to go back into FMF’s hands employees who took on this task.” Welcome to your virtual library

By Royal Canadian Air Force Library staff

The Royal Canadian Airforce (RCAF) Library is the national virtual library which has been established to promote the library’s collection of online resource materials to facili- tate research, learning and personal development. The resources available are diverse, current and relevant and include but are not limited to eBooks, audiobooks, theses, technical reports, and conference papers. Members of the Defence Team, both military and civilian, can access the online collection on the Defence Team Intranet or on the Internet. Mobile access is also available and allows users to download materials onto a personal device. Downloads require a membership, which can be acquired by completing and submit- ting our application form at https:// www.cfc.forces.gc.ca/188/333-eng. html Browse our virtual collection by visiting the RCAF Library site on the Defence Team Intranet at http://w08- ttn-vmweb01/rawc/en/library/ Alternatively, you can browse our collection online at https://cfc.over- drive.com/ For all inquiries and suggestions, you are welcome to contact us at Santa joins RCAF members and library staff in his fondness for reading. [email protected] SUBMITTED 12 TRIDENT News January 14, 2019 Second World War RN veteran

By PO1 Wayne Rose, NFS(A)

Newfoundland native AB (ret’d) Hedley Lake, now 100 years old and a resident of Fortune, NL, describes his wartime service in the Royal Navy to fellow Newfoundlander, PO1 Wayne Rose. AB Lake’s wartime experiences included patrols in the Mediterranean, and surviving the sinking of SS Caribou in October 1942. Born on August 12, 1918, Hedley Whitfield Lake grew up and was a farmer in Fortune, NL. After the war broke out, he was recruited as part of the 10th contingent of Newfound- landers destined for service in the Royal Navy. He signed up for King and Country on July 28,1940. He left his hometown of Fortune onboard the MV Home, becoming seasick for the first and last time, and once in St. John’s he boarded the SS Nerissa. (That ship was torpedoed and sunk on April 30, 1941 by U-522.) Lake sailed for 21 days in a convoy to England where he landed in South Hampton and was assigned to HMS Ganges for training. After completing his 10 weeks of seamanship, gunnery and drill he was sent to Devonport and drafted to Bristol for about a month. He was issued with tropical gear and boarded SS Salween. Not knowing his destina- tion, he knew it was somewhere warm because of the kit he was issued. There were stops in Freetown, where the sailors threw nickels over the side for the locals to dive and retrieve, and also in Durban, he went ashore for a brief period and took a ride in a rickshaw. After transiting the Red PO1 Wayne Rose presents an HMCS Sackville coin to Hedley Lake. Sea, Suez Canel, Port Said, the ship SUBMITTED arrived in Canopus where Lake was trucked to his new homeport of Alex- OS Lake was promoted to Able 1941. She was being escorted to Nor- than four hours in the cold water. andria on February 4, 1941 to join the Seaman on October 28,1941. He was folk, USA at a speed of five knots for After spending a week in Sydney at crew of HMS Hyacinth (K84), a flower billeted in the seaman’s mess up repairs and AB Lake was a passenger the Jubilee Hotel, the men were trans- class corvette. forward below the fo’c’sle but slept on who was being posted to a new type of ported to Port aux Basques on the SS Hyacinth served in the Eastern the upper decks frequently due to the amphibious landing vessel, the LST Burgeo. They arrived in Fortune to Mediterranean where she protected heat and general lack of space. Dur- 303. enjoy their 28 days of leave. AB Lake the Palestine coastline and escorted ing action stations he was part of the Arriving in Norfolk on September noted he lost all his souvenirs includ- numerous convoys along it. She also starboard depth charge throwers crew 6, 1942, he remained part of Queen ing photographs of Hyacinth, and the took part in the Malta convoys. Hya- on the quarterdeck during ASW and Elizabeth until September 30. Posted pyramids, as well as a German Luger. cinth was a part of the 10th Corvette during AAW he was part of the three- to LST 303 on October 1, he traveled With the 28 days nearly complete, Group of the Mediterranean Fleet inch main gun crew on the fo’c’sle to New York to join her. Granted 28 Mack wired the RN to inform them of based in Alexandria together with her when attacked by Italian/German days of leave, he met up with another the Caribou incident to request an ex- sister ships Peony and Salvia. aircraft. The food wasn’t great due to Newfoundlander from Fortune, Mack tension of leave. The return telegram Trips to Cyprus, Beirut Lebanon wartime rationing, but the Jack Dusty Piercey while in the breakfast lineup stated, “Extension not granted. Unless and assisting in the defence of To- did his best. They dried their washed at the Brooklyn naval yard. Although unfit to travel.” AB Lake told Mack, bruk kept OS Lake closed up most of clothes in the engine room and there AB Lake wasn’t due for his leave, “We’re still in the Navy, we gotta go the time. He remembers the ammuni- was a native of Malta who cooked for Mack was able to talk their way into back”. They never met again until tion ship Clan Fraser getting bombed them on a small stove back aft. traveling to Fortune together. Arriv- after the war. in Piraeus and one of the officers AB Lake had three attacks of ap- ing in Sydney, NS, Mack met up with AB Lake arrived in New York and on the bridge getting killed from the pendicitis that got him landed and ad- his brother Harvey, who was in HMCS met LST-303 to further his training. massive explosion that devastated mitted to hospital for surgery, spend- Medicine Hat. Like any sailor reunion, He was assigned the role of Quarter- the port. He and the crew spent a ing 13 days in hospital. During his they indulged in a few libations before master and told he was on watch right night on a beach when Hyacinth was recovery he was a sentry on gate duty Mack and Hedley boarded SS Caribou away. The 1st Flotilla departed New grounded near Famagusta, Cyprus, for a month before being assigned on on October 13. York, with a stop in Hamilton, Ber- Hyacinth was damaged by four aerial June 20, 1942 to the battleship HMS At 0351 NST, U-69 torpedoed the Car- muda, heading for the Mediterranean. torpedoes and the next morning the Queen Elizabeth (31000 tons compared ibou sending her to the bottom. Of the They stopped in Gibraltar to fuel and crew boarded Hyacinth and Peony and to Hyacinth’s 1000 tons) that had been 237 total number of crew and passen- headed off for training with the Brit- Salvia towed her back to Alexandria damaged in a sneak attack by Italian gers, 127 perished. Luckily Mack and ish 8th Army in preparation for Op for repairs. manned torpedoes on December 19, Hedley survived after spending more HUSKY. January 14, 2019 TRIDENT News 13 recalls wartime service

HMS Hyacinth. SUBMITTED

LST-303 left Ferryville, Tunisia with a load of Sherman tanks and lorries on July 8, 1943, headed for the inva- sion of Sicily. They were part of the Eastern Task Force landing at Bank South. They ferried supplies back and forth to North Africa, assisting the 8th Army. LST-303 took part in the invasion of the Italian mainland at Salerno on September 9. The Italians had reached an armistice with the Allies. The Germans now manned the defensive positions and the Allies were tested. Aboard were Royal Engineers, who when the ramp went down, marked mines to establish a path for the tanks and lorries to land on the beach. They transited back to North Africa bring- ing more troops and supplies and encountered many bombing runs by the German air force. With the Gustav line holding up advancement, the Allies prepared to land at Anzio on January 22, 1944. LST-303 carried DUKW boats loaded with dismantled 25-pounders and troops. After unloading, they began to ferry lorries loaded with empty jerry cans to Naples and return with lorries loaded with full jerry cans full of petrol, all whilst getting bombed by the Germans. LST-303 was next headed for South Hampton, England to begin training with Canadian troops for the eventual landing at Juno/Sword beach on D- Day as part of the Assault Force S 1st LST (2) Flotilla. After unloading their Sherman tanks and lorries on Juno/ Sword beach, they were immediately loaded with stretcher bearers and wounded and transited back to South Hampton to unload the wounded. OS Hedley Lake while he was in HMS Ganges for recruit training. They continued to ferry back and SUBMITTED forth from England, but were dam- aged in a fierce three-day storm ping on London. People would hear After repairs, LST 303 continued to began the process of returning home around June 19. the chug chug of an engine, silence, transit back and forth to Normandy to Newfoundland. He was fitted with After beaching, LST-303 was given and then an explosion. AB Lake nar- and as the beachhead broadened, LST a new suit and sailed to Halifax on temporary repairs and towed back to rowly missed such a fate when the bar 303 ferried troops and supplies as far the ocean liner Queen Elizabeth. He London after the storm where she was where he had been with friends was as the Scheldt and into Antwerp. took another ship to St. John’s where repaired at the London Docks as V1 destroyed by shortly after they had Eventually AB Lake and four other he made his way back to Fortune, NL, doodlebugs or buzz bombs were drop- left. Newfoundlanders were landed and completing his war service. 14 TRIDENT News January 14, 2019 Promotions at Whidbey Island

The Canadian detachment at the Naval Ocean Processing Fa- cility Whidbey Island held its Christmas party on December 6. The celebrations were augmented by several well- deserved promo- tions. All photos were submitted.

LS Epple was promoted to MS by LCdr MacDonald, and LS Epple’s wife, Madeleine. At the detachment’s Christmas party on December 6, 2018, MS Grilo Peredo was pro- moted to PO2 by LCdr MacDonald, DET Commander, and PO2 Gillan.

LS Learning was promoted to MS by LCdr MacDonald, and LS Learning’s wife, Maggie. LS Park was promoted to MS by LCdr MacDonald, and LS Park’s wife, Kyra.

Happy to serve up a holiday feast Feeling festive with Camp Hill

Military cooks worked quickly (and cheerfully!) to plate a delicious holiday meal Veterans from Camp Hill Veterans’ Memorial Building in Halifax attended a Christ- for a larger group local CAF members during the Junior Ranks Christmas Dinner mas Social held in the Juno Tower Wardroom on December 5, 2018. The event was held at Juno Tower on December 12, 2018. hosted by President of the Mess Committee Royal Artillery Park, LCol P.D. Madic. MARGARET CONWAY, A/BPAO MCPL NEIL CLARKSON, FIS January 14, 2019 TRIDENT News 15 MONEY MATTERS Do you have what it takes to Save time and money with manage your own investments? these essential saving tips

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Volunteer A New Year’s welcome from the Executive Director

Recognition By Shelley Hopkins, other. Just as the meaning of family H&R MFRC Executive Director has evolved, so too have our methods to build this community. In response As we begin 2019, this is a great to the hectic schedules of today’s mili- Night time to reflect on the past 26 years, tary families, we improved our online when the Military Family Services presence by revamping our website, Program (MFSP) began, and Military offering online registration, and a va- By Sarah-Jean Mannette, Manager at PSP, for $116,352.00. This Family Resource Centres (MFRCs) riety of virtual programming, so that H&R MFRC cheque reflects the dollar value of were officially stood up to provide families can meet and share informa- cumulative hours volunteers have programs and services to their local tion, virtually and more conveniently. Volunteers with the H&R MFRC donated in one year, a huge benefit military community. So what’s to come in 2019? One of and Personal Support Programs for both organizations. Over the past quarter century, the our objectives is to increase aware- (PSP) Community Recreation en- “The H&R MFRC has an engaged family makeup has evolved quite sig- ness of today’s H&R MFRC. Many joyed an evening of holiday-inspired and active group of volunteers who nificantly in Canada. For this reason, people either do not know that we fun. The annual Volunteer Recogni- have contributed over 3,500 hours MFSP and locally, the H&R MFRC, exist, or they have misconceptions of tion Event has been held for more this year,” says Shelley Hopkins. must be responsive to meet the needs what we do. We will spread the word than 16 years. This year’s event was “Without their commitment we of military families. But what does about what the H&R MFRC offers to- sponsored by CANEX. Ninety-five could not provide the wide range ‘family’ mean? For us, ‘family’ is: the day and how our programs and servic- H&R MFRC and PSP Community of programs and services we do, to CAF member (Regular Force, Reserv- es are flexible and evolve to meet the Recreation volunteers and their support military families. We genu- ist) and Veteran, and those they care changing needs of the community. We guests enjoyed Neptune Theatre’s inely appreciate their efforts, and about: spouse, partner, parents, chil- will reach out to units to participate Cinderella, on Thursday, December are pleased to provide recognition dren and relatives. We want military in events and professional develop- 13, 2018. opportunities in collaboration with families to see themselves in us. ment days, and increase partnerships This is CANEX’s third year as the PSP, through the generous support To ensure the H&R MFRC is respon- within the civilian community. national sponsor for the event, which of CANEX.” sive, we are constantly learning and Of all the changes that have taken provides the H&R MFRC and PSP Gathering for a pre-show recep- evaluating what programs and ser- place, one thing has remained the Community Recreation the oppor- tion in a beautifully decorated rustic vices we offer, and how we offer them. same, and which is validated by tunity to show their gratitude and Christmas room, guests mingled When families participate in feedback research: military families are the thanks to the amazing contributions and enjoyed cheesecake from Sweet forums, they inform us, thereby en- strength behind the uniform. On volunteers make throughout the year. Hereafter Cheesecakery. Feedback suring programs are services shaped behalf of the staff and Board of To show the value of volunteer time from the event was unanimous: to meet the current needs of military Directors, I sincerely wish all military that is given to both organizations, everyone left feeling in the holiday families living in Nova Scotia. members and their families a healthy Glenn Banfield, CANEX Manager, spirit. On behalf of the H&R MFRC For example, one of our primary 2019. Please connect with us today. and Base Commander Capt(N) Dave and PSP Halifax, sincere thanks go goals is to create a sense of commu- www.halifaxmfrc.ca Mazur, presented a mock cheque to out to all of the volunteers who go nity. A community that fosters oppor- www.facebook.com/@HalifaxRe- Shelley Hopkins, H&R MFRC Execu- above and beyond to support mili- tunities for military family members gionMFRC tive Director, and Joni Sawler, Senior tary families and CAF members. to meet, connect and support each www.twitter.com/@hrmfrc

From left, Joni Sawler, Senior Manager PSP Halifax, Capt(N) Dave Mazur, Base Commander CFB Halifax, and Shel- ley Hopkins, Executive Director H & R MFRC, display the mock cheque for $116,352.00. This cheque reflects the dollar value of cumulative hours volun- teers have donated in one year. SUBMITTED January 14, 2019 TRIDENT News 17 IDPWD event puts focus on accessibility

By Ryan Melanson, there are a variety of areas outlined in Trident Staff the act where we need to make change.” These areas include not just the From finding employment opportu- built environment, like ramps, eleva- nities for people on the autism spec- tors and other infrastructure, but also trum, to eliminating societal barriers things like education, employment, for those with physical impairments, and information services. Her pre- the spotlight was on accessibility and sentation outlined the government’s inclusion at the MARLANT event plan to implement meaningful change marking the International Day for Per- and new standards by 2022, as well as sons with Disabilities on December 3. steps that can be taken now by indi- Members of the Defence Advisory viduals, workplaces, and communi- Group for Persons with Disabilities ties to help make environments and (DAGPWD) hosted speakers over services more accessible. lunch and invited outside groups and The group also welcomed back Da- services to set up information booths vid Paterson, regional coordinator for inside Mr. Mac’s Room in Tribute the Federal Government’s Ready, Will- Tower for the occasion, which ran as ing and Able program, a Canada-wide an open house through the day and initiative focused on job placements allowed people to stop in at their own for people on the autism spectrum or convenience. with other intellectual disabilities. PO2 Jo Franklin, military co-hair Nova Scotia has punched above its for the DAGPWD, spoke about the weight in terms of hires through the importance of the Defence Advisory Information booths for both internal and external groups were set up inside Tribute program, with strong feedback from Groups, not just for people impacted Tower for the MARLANT IDPWD event on December 3. employers and very low turnover by the various topics they focus on, RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF rates. It’s the second time Paterson but also for those who aren’t impact- has spoken at CFB Halifax, sharing ed, to gain a better understanding of body, regardless of whether you iden- regulations and standards. success stories of successful place- the issues faced by their friends and tify with a particular group or issue, A key change, Smith noted, is ments for his pool of more than 300 colleagues. which is something we really need to that the former Accessibility Act job seekers in Nova Scotia. “I was hit by a car. I have a ton of get across to everyone,” she added. was administered by the provincial The program is about matching em- hardware in my leg and I’ll never sail To hear about the Nova Scotia Gov- Department of Community Services, ployers with highly qualified workers on a ship again, it sucks. But what’s ernment’s new Accessibility Act and whereas it will now fall under the who may have difficulty navigating even worse is the stigma that gets the Access by Design 2030 plan, which Department of Justice. the job application process or settling attached to this, and the best way to will develop new accessibility stan- “Accessibility is about more than into a new workplace without a bit address those attitudes is through dards for streets, sidewalks, buildings just social services. It needs to go of support. Paterson said he hopes to education,” she said. and other shared public spaces, the beyond support for those core people eventually have local DND workplaces The DAGPWD will soon be seeking a group invited senior Justice Depart- with disabilities, and that’s been the match up with potential employees new military co-chair, and along with ment analyst Lashauna Smith as one impetus for the change. Accessibility through the program. looking to fill that position, PO2 Frank- of the days Lunch & Learn speakers. now falls under the same department “The applicants still have to inter- lin encouraged anyone interested to The goal, according to the Province, responsible for the Human Rights view and compete for their jobs, and start attending the regular meetings is to develop communities that are Act,” she said. there’s no pressure to make a hire, but and events hosted by any of the four inclusive and accessible to all people, “We know there are obstacles that we’re working on breaking down those MARLANT Defence Advisory Groups. and to improve public awareness and can prevent people with disabilities initial barriers, and we’re having a lot “All of our DAGs are open to every- cooperation with existing and future from fully participating in society, and of success doing that,” he said.

Game changing mast installation underway for RCN subs

By Peter Mallett, Protected Military Satellite Com- Universal Modular Mast with PMSC Corner Brook travelled from its The Lookout Staff munication (PMSC) antenna, it will will truly bring Canadian submarine home port of Halifax for the contrac- provide high-speed communications communications capabilities into the tor conducted extended docking work HMCS Corner Brook will become with the shore in near real-time. modern era. period and is expected to be complet- the first of the ’s “This will allow for improved “It improves the Victoria class as an ed in 2020. Work is expected to com- four Victoria-class submarines to be picture and video transmission, and intelligence, surveillance and recon- mence on the UMM install in HMCS equipped with a new modern mast quicker transmission of messages, naissance platform. It increases our Chicoutimi in 2019, with subsequent system. and therefore reduce counter-detec- utility so much, the upgrades to the work to be performed in HMCS Victo- The Halifax-based hunter-killer sub- tion opportunities as the submarine comms fit that UMM enables could ria and HMCS Windsor. marine is currently stationed in dry will spend less time with its mast out be compared to using an old dial up The plan is to have all four subma- dock at Victoria Shipyards as work- of the water,” he said. modem to one of today’s high-speed rines retrofitted with the new equip- ers from Babcock Canada install the The new equipment will also include modems.” ment by 2026. L3 Calzoni Universal Modular Mast the ability to plug-and-play a Commu- (UMM). The system, similar to the one nications Intercept Suite antenna that fitted in the US Navy Virginia-class will provide the class new capability. ANTOVIC submarines, was acquired under the This is because the UMM has two multi REAL PROPERTY US Foreign Military Sales program. purpose ports that work like data ports Masts are vital to the functioning of on a computer. This will enable other APPRAISALS INC. any submarine. In Canada’s diesel- antennas and intelligence-gathering NEED YOUR HOME APPRAISED? powered subs they provide air supply, equipment to be swapped in and out communications, radar, and periscope to better suit the needs of a specific Are you relocating? Call us! capability. LCdr Darryl Gervis, RCN deployment or changing technology. Friendly, Reliable, Accurate, Timely Deputy Director Submarine Combat Cdr Mike Mangin, Deputy Com- Systems, described the technology as mander, Operations for the Canadian Servicing: Sackville, Bedford, Halifax/Dartmouth & Outlying Areas putting Canada’s submarine program Submarine Force, said he’s encour- Tel: (902)441-4434 • Fax: (902) 406-5525 • www.antovicappraisals.com • Email: [email protected] on a new course. Coupled with the aged by the upgrade, and that the We look forward to speaking with you! 162302 18 TRIDENT News January 14, 2019 Canada’s first Sea King takes final flight to Trenton

By Makala Chapman

One of the RCAF’s longest-serving helicopters has landed and is now calling Quinte West home. A modest crowd gathered at 8 Wing Trenton to watch as CH-12405 Sea King emerged from the grey horizon, savouring its final moments of flight on November 20. Having arrived from Patricia Bay, British Columbia, the aircraft will soon be put on display at the National Air Force Museum of Canada (NAFMC), where it will continue to serve as a reminder of Canada’s rich aviation history. On hand to marshal the maritime helicopter was Wing Chief Warrant Officer Troy Zuorro. While not a normal duty of the wing chief, with an extensive career working with the Sea King, he noted it was an opportu- nity he didn’t want to miss and was honoured to have been a part of the arrival. First procured by Canada and put to work in 1963, the maritime aircraft has been at the forefront of missions both domestically and abroad, as well as having worked extensively with the Royal Canadian Navy. Initially tasked with keeping watch for enemy vessels, as the aircraft is equipped with sonar equipment, radar and homing torpe- does, it is evident that the role of the The final crew of CH-12405 at 8 Wing Trenton on November 20, 2018. Sea King has since evolved. Boasting MAKALA CHAPMAN a compact design with a fold-up rotor and tail, the Sea King is a versatile to catch a glimpse of the Sea King he said. “But overall, this aircraft is any other necessary safety measures. aircraft that’s been used from search will be able to do so by the end of the in really great shape.” He added he While the aircraft arrived fully ser- and rescue (SAR) operations to disas- week, with an official unveiling set for was glad it would be preserved at the viceable, once on display, there will be ter relief. Overseas, the aircraft has next spring. But before the museum museum so that its legacy could con- no potential dangers to the public and been used during peacekeeping opera- can have possession of the helicopter, tinue. “That’s where it should be since it won’t be able to fly. tions to help transport troops and for a lot of work goes into ensuring it’s that’s where the rest of the history of Also speaking about his fondness of surveillance. safe to be put on display. That’s where the air force is,” he shared. “Honestly, CH-12405 and having taken part in its Since it is maritime aircraft, it aviation systems technicians (AVN) I’m very proud to have been part of last journey across Canada was Maj operates primarily on the coasts of technicians from British Columbia’s the final flight because I’ve put a lot of Chris Inchley of 443 Maritime Heli- Canada out of 12 Wing Shearwater, 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron blood, sweat, tears and a lot of hours copter Squadron. For the seasoned Nova Scotia and Patricia Bay, Brit- come in. into it.” pilot, this trip was both a historic mo- ish Columbia. On hand to watch Having travelled with the Sea King But before it can be handed over, ment and a milestone in his career. “I the arrival of the Sea King was the to Trenton was MCpl Mac Neilson, an he said it was important to ensure just so happened to break 3,000 hours NAFMC’s executive director Kevin AVN tech. He noted the final journey a safety check was completed. That on the Sea King during this trip,” he Windsor. He noted that he couldn’t was bittersweet as it marked the end includes removing any explosive carts said with a smile. “That’s 14 years of have been more thrilled to have a of an era. “I’ve worked on this one on emergency equipment, draining flying. We just did the last shut down Sea King join the museum’s current here on and off for the past 12 years,” nitrogen, stabilizing the blades and there and in 12 hours it will be a mu- collection and added that CH-12405 seum piece. It’s pretty significant.” was a particularly special acquisi- As for his favourite part of flying tion. the aircraft, he said it was its maneu- “This is historic,” said Windsor. verability. Since it’s not electronic “This was the first Canadian-built and engaging autopilot isn’t really Sea King. It’s the iconic helicopter an option, Maj Inchley noted it’s like of Canada.” The first four Sea Kings the helicopter and the pilot become in service in Canada were built by one. “It goes where you want it to go Sikorsky Aircraft at their factory in and you have to make it do that,” he Connecticut, whereas CH-12405 was explained. “What we do with the air- built in Montreal. Windsor went on craft is amazing. We can put it on the to share his delight at having a piece back of a small ship or we can take 11 of the Maritimes at home in Trenton. technicians and eight aircrew and fly “Not many people around here get to it all over the world in all crazy sea see things like (the Sea King) or the state, day or night. It’s just an amaz- CP-140 Aurora, which we also have ing aircraft. It always has been and here,” he said. “A lot of the guys at the always will be.” The final trip from museum who are working on the air- B.C. to Ontario took approximately 25 crafts in the restoration department hours. Despite having to wait for some are old Sea King maintainers and will coastal rain in Victoria, B.C., and a continue to work on it. They’re really 8 Wing Chief Warrant Officer Troy Zuorro marshals in CH-12405 Sea King at 8 Wing snowstorm in Medicine Hat, Alberta excited.” Trenton. to clear, Maj Inchley said the trip went Windsor added that those looking MAKALA CHAPMAN well. January 14, 2019 TRIDENT News 19 Seamless Canada initiative progresses during Ottawa symposium

By Richard E. Gower, Military Strategic Communications – Personnel and Legal Services, ADM PA

CAF members and their families are now one step closer to experienc- ing a Seamless Canada, when they relocate across the country during the course of their careers. DND and CAF representatives met for two days in Ottawa on December 5-6, 2018 with counterparts from all 13 provinces and territories to advance the Seamless Canada initia- tive, first initiated this past summer. National Defence launched Seam- less Canada on June 27 to improve the coordination of relocation ser- vices across the country, when CAF members and their families move to a different province or territory. The Ottawa symposium focussed on find- ing ways to streamline and enhance services across governments on issues specific to CAF members and their families. CAF members are required to relocate across Canada throughout their careers. A CF Ombudsman report released in 2013 found that relocation is a major cause of stress and strain for military families, who can expect to move three times more Representatives from Canada’s provinces and territories and military spouses met with DND and CAF leadership and other no- frequently than the average civil- tables at the second Seamless Canada meeting in Ottawa on December 5 and 6, 2018. ian over the course of a member’s PTE TORI LAKE, CFSU (OTTAWA) IMAGING SERVICES career in the CAF. Specific stressors include access to healthcare, em- Seamless Canada dialogue. They their families, and we are commit- Seamless Canada supports Cana- ployment, child care and education, spoke to the assemblies in June and ted to resolving issues and easing da’s Defence Policy, Strong, Secure, which all come under provincial and again in Ottawa this month about that burden. We thank the provinces Engaged (SSE) by helping the CAF territorial jurisdictions. their personal experiences with relo- and the territories for working col- retain the talented people it recruits, Gen Jonathan H. Vance, Chief of cation and how it has affected their laboratively to find solutions that while ensuring their wellbeing and the Defence Staff, and Jody Thomas, families over the years. will improve the lives of Canada's looking after the best interests of Deputy Minister of National De- Seamless Canada builds on steps military families.” their families. For additional infor- fence, set the tone for the December already taken by provincial minis- The Seamless Canada working mation on how military members meetings with their opening re- tries in Alberta, Ontario, and New group has agreed to continue meet- will be supported under Canada’s marks. Brunswick that enhance services ing regularly to improve services defence policy initiatives from when “Improving services across Cana- for military families. Several other across provinces and territories to they join, throughout their careers, da for Canadian Armed Forces mem- provinces have also worked hand help ease the burden placed upon and after they become veterans, go bers and their families is a must,” in hand with MFRCs in the past to CAF members and their families to Chapter One of Strong, Secure, Gen Vance said. “Moving is a chal- streamline some services in those when they relocate. Engaged (SSE). lenging experience even in the best jurisdictions. Following the Toronto conditions, and I am committed to meeting in June, New Brunswick helping make things easier and less reiterated its support for Seamless stressful when they relocate across Canada and announced a joint pilot the country.” Thomas added, “With project to help military families, ac- military families moving frequently cording to a news release issued by in service of their country, reloca- the province. tion is absolutely one of the most The Ontario government has an- difficult parts of military life.” nounced that it will set up a new ho- The Ottawa roundtable discus- tline in support of military families, sions centred on health care, spousal to help them navigate provincial employment, and education and government services when they are childcare. The participants also transferred to Ontario bases. worked on shaping the governance The Honourable Harjit S. Saj- of the Seamless Canada framework jan, Minister of National Defence, and deciding on a strategic, long- also emphasized his support for the term path to improving how mili- Seamless Canada initiative during tary families can better transition the two-day Ottawa symposium. between the provinces and territo- “The wellbeing of the women ries. and men of our Canadian Armed A number of military spouses, Forces and their families is my 162351 both male and female, have also priority. Relocations can be a dif- featured prominently in shaping the ficult experience for members and 20 TRIDENT News January 14, 2019 Ex NIHILO SAPPER 2018

By Capt Jamie Tobin, valuable joint training with the RCAF PAO, 5th Canadian Division which provided air support with a CH- 146 helicopter and a CC-130 Hercules Before any expeditionary mission and they conducted Ground Search and can be conducted, one team is the Rescue (GSAR) training with GSAR first to go in, search for and eliminate P.E.I, the Royal Canadian Mounted threats, and build the operating bases Police, HMCS Queen Charlotte from and infrastructure that is required to the Royal Canadian Navy, the Civil Air execute and sustain operations. That Search and Rescue Association. team is the dedicated military engi- “We owe the success of Ex NIHILO neers from 4 Engineer Support Regi- SAPPER to the outstanding support ment (4 ESR), the Canadian Army’s that we received from communities only general support engineering unit across PEI and the contributions that and theatre opening is their specialty, were made by our inter-agency part- a specialty that is practiced during Ex ners. We wouldn’t have been able to do NIHILO SAPPER, the unit’s annual it without their help,” stated LCol Gale. confirmation exercise. In the exercise scenario, 4 ESR was In addition to adversarial threats, tasked to deploy to the Gorgan prov- the troops were challenged by torren- ince of Prince Edward, build a 600 tial rains, gale force winds, an early person main operating base, establish season blizzard, and an extensive col- forward operating bases across the lection of community based engineer- Heavy Equipment operators from 4 Engineer Support Regiment’s 42 Horizontal Con- province, search for and eliminate ex- ing tasks that needed to be completed struction Squadron build a section of the Sapper Erik Bernard Memorial Trail in the plosive threats, deter further aggres- in tight timelines. Abegweit Mi’kmaw Nation during Ex NIHILO SAPPER 2018. sion from adversaries, build positive “Our troops were subjected a lot community relationships, and com- of challenges, many of which were be- pleted an extensive renovation on the who died in a car accident in the fall plete a range of challenging engineer- yond the scope of our exercise,” said Boys and Girls Club of Summerside. of 2016. ing tasks. On completion of these LCol Jason Gale, Commanding Officer “The partnership has been……it’s “These troops came into the Abe- task, the infrastructure that they de- of 4 ESR. “Despite these challenges, more of a relationship,” said Adam gweit Mi’kmaw Nation as strangers, veloped would be occupied by a battle our troops harnessed their soldier Binkley, Executive Director of the and left as our friends with sincere group from 2 Canadian Mechanized spirit and proved that they were Boys and Girls Club of Summerside. intentions,” said Roddy Gould, a rep- Brigade Group that would sustain Strong, Proud, and Ready to confirm “It’s not just a construction crew that resentative of the community leader- operations in Prince Edward. our theatre opening capability.” is coming here to do a job. The soldiers ship. “Great bonds were made in the At this year’s Ex NIHILO SAPPER, 4 ESR was also Strong, Secure, and have actually taken time out to talk to short time they were here and they all 4 ESR successfully opened a theatre Engaged with communities across our children and youth because we see worked hard for our small community.” and sustained operations in various PEI completing 10 complex engi- what the Canadian Armed Forces has, Of all of the successes that can be locations across PEI from October neering tasks in support of commu- what they are doing for our country celebrated by Ex NIHILO SAPPER 25 to November 22. By doing so, they nity initiatives. They completed a and we are so appreciative.” participants, the strengthened rela- proved once again that they are facility renovation and built a 1,600 On completion of the Abegweit tionship between the Canadian Army able to execute any theatre opening metre walking trail in the Abegweit Mi’kmaw Nation trail project, the and its neighbours across PEI may be task that the CAF requires and they Mi’kmaw Nation; constructed an walking route was named the Sap- the most significant. remain Strong, Proud, and Ready to elevated walkway and bridge at the per Erik Bernard Memorial Trail in In addition to these community based execute their unique capability any- Lennox Island First Nation; and com- honour of a member of the regiment initiatives, 4 ESR was able to conduct where in the world.

Sailors maintain mission aboard HMCS Ville de Québec

LS Jordan Sampson welds to repair a guardrail stanchion while onboard HMCS Ville de Québec while sailing in the Mediterranean Sea during Op REAS- SURANCE in December 2018. The ship will return to its homeport of Halifax early in 2019. MCPL ANDRE MAILLET, MARPAC IMAGING SERVICES January 14, 2019 TRIDENT Sports 21

What’s the score with local sports in your community? Send write-ups, photos, and results to Sports [email protected] 36 Svc Bn WO hopes to jumpstart Aerobic Excellence program

By Ryan Melanson, is tallied through units that with also being a great influ- Trident Staff are earned by completing set ence on the battalion when it distances or timed exercises, comes to physical fitness. For nearly 30 years, WO Jim Hastey with activities like walking, CWO Michael McWatters, the has been working his way through the running, swimming, cycling, Battalion’s Regimental Sergeant CF Physical Fitness Award of Aerobic rowing, skiing, snowshoeing Major, said he’s been supportive Excellence program, which has been and more all included. By of efforts to introduce the Aero- in place since 1971 to provide recogni- completing 2,000 units within a bic Excellence program among tion for CAF members who go above span of two years or less, mem- his troops. Fitness isn’t any and beyond in their commitment to a bers earn their first seal. Seven less important for Reserve CAF high standard of aerobic fitness. seals, or 14,000 units of aerobic members, but finding the time After logging countless hours of activity, earns a scroll, and for it can be a challenge. activity and thousands of kilometres the program maxes out at the “It’s something we have to of distance covered, WO Hastey has seventh scroll, representing keep on the fire at all times. As made significant progress, earning nearly 50,000 units of activity. reservists, it’s very difficult to recognition along the way and now WO Hastey said he normally get the whole unit or company holding three of the seven possible reaches the 2,000 unit mark WO Jim Hastey, Supply & Transport Platoon WO for 36 doing PT together, we can’t send Aerobic Excellence scrolls that can be every six months, through a Svc Bn, shows off the certificate marking his accomplish- everyone out for a run when- awarded. combination of trips to the ments under the CF Physical Fitness Award of Aerobic ever we want,” he said. Participation in the program, how- gym 3-5 times a week along Excellence program inside the gym at the new Willow “To have them buy into some- ever, isn’t anywhere near the levels with counting steps through Park Armouries. thing like this is great, because that existed when WO Hastey was a pedometer, which encour- RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF we need people doing this on first introduced the idea and began ages extra walking and other their own accord. Plus, we’ve logging his activity while posted to healthy moves like choosing the stairs “As I get older, I believe it’s impor- got a great new gym facility they can Germany in the late 80s. over the elevator. tant to provide leadership from the use,” he added, referring to the fitness “Now, I’m trying to give this pro- He’s stuck with the program for a front, so I’m very diligent with my fit- centre located inside the new Willow gram a bit of a revival or a jump number of reasons. The recognition ness and I want to be just as fit as my Park Armouries. start,” he said. after each seal, which is normally youngest soldier,” he said. Those interested in learning more He’s started with his own unit, presented by a Commanding Officer, As he tries to set his own example, about the program or beginning a log introducing 36 Svc Bn soldiers to the is a bonus, and as he approaches the WO Hastey also credits his command book can visit the CAF Connection program and official log books used end of his career, setting an example team, who lead busy professional lives website or speak to local PSP Fitness to tally physical activities. Progress is also important. while serving as part-time soldiers, and Sports staff. Sports movies 3

By Stephen Stone 16. Bring it On 17. Fast Girls Sports have often been the inspira- 18. Whip It tion of a lot of movies, whether in 19. The Hustler the cinema or on television. These 20. The Cincinnati Kid questions are about sports movies. You may have seen some, heard about some, or read about some. Have fun and I hope you get a chance to see them sometime. I'll give you the title. See if you can guess the sport.

Questions 1. The Junction Boys 2. He Got Game 3. Invincible 4. The Program 5. Summer Catch MEGA Running winners 6. One on One 7. Bend It Like Beckham 8. Murder ball The MEGA Running Championship was held in conjunction with a Dockyard Forma- 9. The Set-up tion Run earlier this fall, and saw teams competing for COTF, COTW and Wing Cup 10. This Sporting Life points. The top team was Naval Fleet School (Atlantic), with FMF Cape Scott as the 11. Seabiscuit runners-up. For individual results, the top male finisher was Lt(N) Michael Bergeron 12. The Loneliness of The Long Distance with a 5K time of 19:17, and the runner up was LCdr Philippe Nault with a time of 21:18. Runner – this week’s gimme The top female finisher was Lt(N) Natalia Borszczow (21:23) and the runner up was LS 13. Breaking Away Alena Richard (25:07). Pictured from left are PO1 Charles Bressette, Lt(N) Borszczow 14. Diggstown and Lt(N) Bergeron, all members of NFS(A), with their MEGA Running trophy. 15. The Wrestler – also a gimme SUBMITTED 22 TRIDENT Sports January 14, 2019 Fitness and sports updates

By Trident Staff Squash Team, please contact LCdr Chris Lien at Christopher.Lien@ Intersection curling games are forces.gc.ca held at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday The CFB Halifax Old Timers at the CFB Halifax Curling Club. Hockey Team is looking for new There may be cancellations because players. All interested players wish- of COTF/COTW/Wing Cup, Re- ing to participate should contact Reg- gionals and Club Bonspiels TBC. [email protected] / Office Winter I/S Curling will run from Tel.: 902-427-3381 / Cell : 902-440-7394. January-March. I/S Curling is open Practices are from 2-3:30 on Fridays to military members only. Anyone starting October 12 at the Halifax Civ- not curling for their team that day is ic Centre and the team will be playing invited to arrive at the curling club to in the BMO Hockey league. Atlantic spare for other teams. All levels are Region OT Hockey Championship welcome. Individual curlers can sub- will be held in 14 Wing Greenwood, mit their names to the spare list by February 12-15, 2019. Please note that contacting [email protected] players must be 37 years of age (three The Atlantic Regional Squash under age 40 players are permitted Championship is currently planned at CAF Regional and Nationals) with for January 28 - February 1, 2019. the exception of goaltenders who The CFB Halifax team will be com- must be 35 years of age. prised of the following positions: Intersection/Drop-In Pickleball. 4x Open category, 2x Female cat- Come and learn a fun new sport. egory, 1x Junior category (age 30 and Shearwater Gym, Mondays and under),1x Senior category (age 40 Wednesdays 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. For and above), and 1x Master category more information please contact Sgt Underwater with the (age 45 and above). Rick Austin, 720-1711 or rick.austin@ We are looking to start practice forces.gc.ca sessions as early as possible which 12 Wing Shearwater drop-in will lead up to the tryouts/playdown basketball is available Wednesdays Shearwater Scuba Club in December or January in order to from 6-8 p.m. For more information select the team members. If you are please contact: Cpl Gagnon at 902-720- Members of the Shearwater Scuba Club send Christmas and New Year’s wishes from interested in trying out for the Base 3214 or [email protected] underwater.

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ACROSS 89 Boxing legend 24 "Two and -- Men" 88 Fan blade 102 Master 113 "A Death in the Family" 1 He drew "Li'l Abner" 90 Knocks off 29 Church part 89 Hectically 103 Antipasto bit writer James 7 Stands up to 92 -- Nevadas 31 Q7 carmaker 90 Skillet alloy 104 Snouts, e.g. 114 Uncool type 13 Disdainful lip-curler 94 Big job 32 "Friday the 13th" staple 91 Apart from that 105 Opening 116 Salon stuff 20 Roving vacuum cleaner 98 "Nay" caller 33 Eisenhower, informally 93 Squealer 106 Kingly Indian 117 Suffix of dialects 21 Delphi diviner 100 Slaughter of baseball 34 Objectivist Rand 95 Opposite of old, in Ulm 107 Willie of "Charles in Charge" 119 Ending with script 22 Lilting song syllables 101 Categorizes 35 Unhurried 96 Pop's bro 110 Over half 120 Me, to Fifi 23 Big mollusk of Antarctic 102 Big pickup in an exhibition 36 "-- Sera, Sera" 97 Dance that "takes two" 111 Stare at rudely 121 Greyhound fleet unit seas 107 Pot builder 37 State firmly 99 Believes (in) 112 -- of honor 122 Game draw 25 Birds such as emus 108 See 86-Down 38 Unaltered 26 Box gently 109 Yank's home 39 Well-trodden 27 Golf stroke 110 Nativity scene trio 40 Thurmond of politics 28 Ending for enzymes 111 Gulf country 41 Ross of politics 30 Cue or clue 115 Facial looks 44 Classic canine name 31 From quite a distance 118 Big home loan 45 Power strip attachment 32 Big tree of California 123 Hillary's peak 47 Plumbing problem 37 Per routine 124 Kindle 48 Bette of film 41 Super-slow 125 More greasy 49 Cakes bake in them 42 Red-haired biblical twin 126 Snuggles 50 Form a union 43 Big dissimilarity 127 Robbing jobs 54 Infrequently seen thing 46 Rarely 128 Requisite 57 Coulomb per second 51 "Bam!" chef Lagasse 58 Big wall painting 52 Choler DOWN 59 Deep blue dye 53 Nashville's Grand Ole -- 1 Pop-up paths 60 El --, Texas 55 Gutter place 2 Lariat end 62 Big continent 56 Work over 3 Coke, e.g. 63 "Scream" network 57 Big fuss 4 Love, in Peru 64 Totally dislike 58 Trump's wife after Ivana 5 "NewsHour" network 65 Prefix with oxide 60 One laying down asphalt 6 Two-choice grading system 66 Heap up 61 Big project 7 Melancholy 67 Capital northeast of 66 "I've got it!" 8 Once, in the past Vientiane 69 Motor oil brand 9 E-help sheet 68 Parenthetical remark 70 Actress Meyers 10 Hosp. section 74 Symbol on many flags 71 W-2 org. 11 Drug mogul Lilly 75 Gives off again 72 Boise-to-Las Vegas dir. 12 Biggish car 76 River in Spain 73 Big military counterstrike 13 PTSD part 77 Rizzoli's TV partner 80 Author Loos 14 Big D.C. lobby 78 Similar (to) 81 Revolt 15 Dig into 79 "Nifty!" 82 Cloud setting 16 Former state secretary Root 84 Russian ruler of yore 83 Jazzy singer -- James 17 Secant, e.g. 85 PSAT part 87 Coke, e.g. 18 1985 Kate Nelligan drama 86 With 108-Across, demands 88 Deviate 19 Worshiper of Jah, in brief much (of)

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Questions on page 21 steroid abuse, receipt of improper field, a mining town in Yorkshire, 15. An aging professional wrestler who, Answers benefits, and overall college life whose romantic life is not as success- despite his failing health and wan- 1. Ten days in hell with coach Bear 5. A young man dreams of making the ful as his sporting life: Rugby ing fame, continues to wrestle in an Bryant. His first year as coach of show: Baseball 11. A horse overcomes the odds and attempt to cling to the success of his Texas A & M university varsity 6. A Scholarship athlete with an at- beats triple crown winner War Ad- 1980s heyday. He also tries to mend team: Football titude is benched but comes back miral in a match race: Thoroughbred his relationship with his estranged 2. Denzel Washington portrays Jake to win the game and tells his mean- racing daughter and to find romance with a Shuttlesworth, father of the top- spirited coach that he is moving on: 12. A poor Nottingham teenager from woman who works as a stripper. ranked prospect in the country, Basketball a dismal home in a working class 16. High school cheerleading Jesus Shuttlesworth, played by Ray 7. 18-year-old daughter of Punjabi area, who has bleak prospects in life 17. The story of two women as they be- Allen. Jake, in prison for killing Sikhs in London. She is infatuated and few interests beyond petty crime come professional sprinters and join his wife, is released on parole for with football but her parents have turns to long-distance running as a the British relay team for a World a week by the state's governor to forbidden her to play because she method of both an emotional and a Championship event. persuade his son to play for the is a girl. She joins a local women's physical escape from his situation: 18. A teenager from the fictional town governor's alma mater in exchange team, which makes its way to the top Track and field of Bodeen, Texas joins a roller derby for a much reduced prison sentence: of the league: Soccer 13. A townie so obsessed with the Italian team. Basketball 8. A documentary about wheel chair cycling team that he assumes an 19. A hustler tries to beat Minnesota 3. It is based on the true story of Vince rugby. Rugby Italian accent and shaves his legs Fats in a pool showdown Papale, who played for the Phila- 9. A 35-year-old has-been boxer about to (to reduce wind resistance when he 20. A young Depression-era poker delphia Eagles with the help of his take on an opponent at the fictional cycles) player, as he seeks to establish his coach, Dick Vermeil: Football Paradise City Arena. His man- 14. Gabriel Caine, a con man, is released reputation as the best. This quest 4. The film touches on the season of ager takes money for a dive from a from prison in Winfield, Georgia and leads him to challenge Lancey "The the fictional Division I FBS college mobster, but is so certain of Stoker's immediately gets to work on his next Man" Howard, an older player widely football team, the ESU Timberwolves failure that he does not inform the scam. Caine and his partner, Fitz, considered to be the best, culminat- as they deal with the pressure to boxer of the set-up. travel to a small town not far from ing in a climactic final poker hand make a bowl game, alcohol, anabolic 10. The story of Frank Machin, in Wake- the prison: Boxing between the two. 24 TRIDENT News January 14, 2019

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