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145760 2 TRIDENT News February 19, 2018 Don’t keep quiet about mental health issues, advocate tells CFB Halifax crowd

By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

A Canadian golf pro turned mental health advocate visited CFB Halifax on January 31 to share his story of depression, suicide attempts, and the road to recovery, but he says that finally speaking out loud about his issues, above all else, is what allowed him to start making positive steps and managing his mental health. “The way to heal from this stuff or to start healing from this stuff is just to talk about it. It sounds cliche and all that, and just talking isn’t going to immediately fix your problems, but that’s where it starts,” Andrew Jensen said to the group gathered at Juno Tower for the base event marking Bell Let’s Talk Day. The telecom’s annual social media campaign is aimed at opening discussions and ending stig- mas around these issues, and comes with a hefty donation to mental health initiatives across . For 2018, more than 138 million calls, likes, tweets, shares and video watches involving the Bell Let’s Talk hashtag have resulted in donations from Bell Canada totalling nearly $7 million. Jensen joined the campaign as an ambassador after sharing his story Andrew Jensen, professional golfer and Bell Let’s Talk Ambassador, visited CFB Halifax on January 31, the day of this year’s through the sports world and finding Bell Let’s Talk campaign, to speak about his own experiences with depression and fighting the stigmas that surround speaking up that his example could serve as a learn- about mental illness. Pictured from left, Cmdre Craig Skjerpen, CCFL; Andrew Jensen; RAdm Craig Baines, Commander MAR- ing tool for others. He suffered from de- LANT and JTFA; and Capt(N) Paul Forget, CFB Halifax BComd. pression in his teenage years that wors- MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA ened in early adulthood as he struggled with his golf career, leading to suicide that they need to talk to someone and portsmentalhealth, and set up around because the whole point of today is to attempts and stints in hospital. Start- get some help, that’s incredible.” the base for the day. The project was stop and have a conversation and get ing in 2011, he opened up to his family Members were also encouraged spearheaded by Regional EAP Coor- those discussions going around men- and friends about his battles, establish- to participate in the Bell Let’s Talk dinator Holly Scothorn with the help tal health,” said Base Commander ing a strong support network that led social media campaign through the of TEME staff, and base personnel Capt(N) Paul Forget. to professional help and strategies to day, and in a special CFB Halifax were invited to stop for a chat on the At the national level, a live panel dis- manage his depression. initiative, five Buddy Benches were benches while sharing a photo online cussion in Ottawa was streamed online “When that first step happens, that’s built and painted blue with hashtags using the Bell Let’s Talk hashtag. through Facebook featuring retired when you can take the next step, and like #BellLet’sTalk and #DNDsup- “The benches were a great idea RCN diver and Bell ambassador Bruno the one after that. Now, six and a Guévremont, CAF Director of Mental half years after standing on a rooftop Health Col Colleen Forestier, MWO ready to jump, I’m still here and I’m a Shelley Lamothe, Cmdre Chris Suther- lot further along,” he said. land and Natasha Khattar of ADM(Hr- He encouraged anyone in the audi- Civ), and smaller bases across the ence to speak up and talk to their country held their own events and loved ones, friends or a medical led social media campaigns aimed at professional if they’re having mental supporting Bell Let’s Talk and spark- health trouble. He admits that his own ing discussions about mental health, struggle with depression is ongoing stigma and avenues for treatment. and takes constant work, along with “Stressors of life occur through all the support of others, but said the ranks and all ages and everyone has alternative remains much worse. a point at which they’re going to need Jensen now lives in Jacksonville, support. It’s reaching out and getting Florida, but his father is a veteran of that peer support, spiritual support, the CAF and his two brothers cur- colleague support that is so impor- rently serve; he said the military stop tant, and not withdrawing,” Col Fores- was the most personally meaningful tier said during the national panel. component of his whirlwind day of ap- If you are a member of the CAF or pearances in support of the campaign. larger DND community and are strug- “Speaking to the military has been gling with your mental health, visit one of the biggest joys for me in all of http://forces.gc.ca/yourenotalone this, coming from a military family for information on the wide range of and now getting to visit different bas- Sarah Carter, left, and Regional EAP Coordinator Holly Scothorn, right, show off one support available from chaplains, the es and different units and meet these of the blue Bell Let’s Talk themed benches that were set up around CFB Halifax on MFRC, PSP Health Promotion Ser- people. If I can make a difference for January 31. vices, base and wing clinics and CAF even one person who might decide SUBMITTED mental health professionals. February 19, 2018 TRIDENT News 3 HMC Ships Summerside and Kingston depart for exercises, community work in West Africa

By Ryan Melanson, a different crew last year, and only Trident Staff a handful of sailors from the 2017 deployment were tapped to sail to the The crews of two Kingston-class region again. ships left the winter weather behind Lt(N) Andrea Murray, Summerside’s as they departed Executive Officer, said her crew have on January 26 for a three month spoken to colleagues who deployed deployment to the Gulf of Guinea last year, looked through the collec- region in West Africa. The trip will tion of photos, and have been build- see the ships work alongside more ing up a high level of excitement and than 20 African countries as part of motivation to make the most of the the American-led Obangame Express opportunity. The ships left with gifts 2018 exercise, in addition to commu- and donations for visits to schools, or- nity and humanitarian-minded port phanages, women’s shelters and other visits to nations like Ghana, Nigeria, community destinations, and she said Cape Verde, Senegal, Liberia and Cote sailors are ready to lend a hand in any d’Ivoire. way they can. “It’s a bit of a cold, grey day, which “After hearing stories from the first might reflect the mood of some of deployment, I really can’t wait, and the families here today, with these this is the type of tasking that has two very capable crews getting ready gotten the whole crew engaged and to leave us for three months,” said excited as we prepare.” Cmdre Craig Skjerpen, Commander LCdr Emily Lambert, Summerside’s CANFLTLANT, speaking to the group The commanding officers of HMCS Kingston and HMCS Summerside speak to the CO, was most most looking forward to of sailors and families prior to the media, along with Cmdre Craig Skjerpen, Commander CCFL, and exchange officers the opportunity to engage with young departure from Jetty NC. from Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire, before departing on JANUARY 26. women and local female leaders dur- “But this is going to be an opportu- ing events and leadership forums nity to share ideas about the maritime Matthew Woodburn, the Commanding Obangame Express exercise, training being organized at different ports. environment and about maritime Officer of HMCS Summerside. with partner navies and coast guards, “I can’t wait to have a chance to cooperation, as they continue to Obangame Express 2018, one of the and community visits forming the exchange ideas and highlight the im- expand the control of their exclusive largest components of the deploy- bulk of the trip. Though Summerside portant role that Canadian women are economic zone in that West African ment, is an at-sea exercise designed is participating again, she sailed with playing in the CAF,” she said. region, and an opportunity for us to to improve relationships among grow important relationships with participants and increase maritime our partner nations.” safety and security in the Gulf of Working toward that cooperation Guinea. The focus is on maritime and interoperability began before interdiction techniques including the ships even left port, with two boarding, searches and seizures, and exchange officers, one from Ghana for that reason, the ships sailed with and one from Cote d’Ivoire, arriving embarked personnel from the Mari- shortly before the deployment to ac- time Tactical Operations Group to “Debt? You have options. company the ships as they make their showcase the Navy’s Enhanced Naval crossing. Boarding Party capability. Let’s find one that works “With them on board, the coopera- The deployment follows the NEP- tion starts as soon as we leave Halifax, TUNE TRIDENT 17-01 mission that best for you.” and it will continue through the three saw Summerside and Moncton sail months as we learn more about the to the region in the winter of 2017. way they do business,” said LCdr Objectives were similar, with the From complicated pay guides to constantly changing living expenses, effective budgeting can be especially difficult for members of the . We provide Life Changing Debt Solutions that work, where and when you need them. For more information, contact Joe Wilkie, CIRP, LIT, at 310-DEBT or [email protected]

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By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

A sailor in the MCDV fleet is shar- ing his story of battling with depres- sion and suicidal thoughts, along with the story of his treatment and recov- ery, in hopes of reaching other CAF members who may be going through similar experiences. LS Michael Spencer, a stoker cur- rently posted to HMCS Glace Bay, now leads a happy life with a career he enjoys, a loving wife and two children at home, but he had a long road to get there. He was abused by his father and suffered through traumatic ex- periences as a child, and now knows he began experiencing symptoms of mental disorder when he was as young as 11 years old. “I lived with the symptoms of depression for 25 years, pain and torment and constant self doubt and self abuse. It sucks,” he said, describ- ing years of difficulties with family, school and other factors that led to worsening symptoms and multiple attempts on his own life. LS Spencer met his now wife in 2008, joined the CAF soon after, and while his depression continued and even worsened during his naval career, access to help, specifically the psychologists employed by Canadian Forces Health Services Centre (Atlan- LS Michael Spencer, a stoker aboard HMCS Glace Bay, is sharing the story of his battle with depression in hopes of benefiting oth- tic), led him to discover the roots of ers who may be struggling. his issues and begin turning things RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF around. He recently shared the details of his “That’s the biggest thing I’m hoping shared his experience at the Stadaco- Above all else, however, LS Spencer story in a blogpost on http://thomasf- for in sharing my story.” na event marking Bell Let’s Talk Day stressed that no CAF member strug- hunter.wordpress.com, where he nor- He credits the ‘outstanding’ mili- on January 31, and spoke with others gling with mental health should do it mally posts creative writing projects. tary resources available, the help of afterward about initiatives they’d like alone, that resources are available and He’s been getting positive feedback Annie Boivin at CF H Svcs (A), the to see within the CAF, like a mental can literally save lives. since then from colleagues, but hopes support of his wife and many others health resource pool for military “I might not be here today if I to also reach CAF members or anyone with helping him reach this new, posi- spouses and family members who rely hadn’t gotten that help,” he said. else who might benefit from learning tive stage of his life. He also found on the civilian system, or an informal “If you’re having trouble, start about his experience. support from the sailors and com- list of members across the base who talking about it. Start asking ques- “People who know me are under- mand teams in former ships Athabas- are willing to offer advice or share tions, and start thinking about get- standing my story and who I am now kan and Moncton; his supervisors in their own experiences with mental ting help. Just know that you can get that they’ve read this, and that’s great. Moncton even helped him recognize health andLMD_HFX_Trident_000_v2_50427x31429_BW_EN_HI_RES.pdf treatment. better.” 1 06/10/2017 1:03:59 PM What I really hope, though, is that symptoms that were reemerging, lead- someone who is struggling might read ing to additional treatment in 2016. this and know that they’re not alone, He also highlighted that others might and see that I didn’t do everything prefer to seek help more discreetly, right, and I made mistakes along the and that CAF members’ medical in- way, and it took a long time, but I still formation and treatment histories are FREEDOM FROM got better. It is possible,” LS Spencer confidential. C said. LS Spencer briefly spoke up and GLASSES AND M

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The 50th Anniversary of the CAF Logistics Branch oc- curred on February 1, 2018. On this day, the celebratory Year of the Logistician began in Halifax with a visit from the ’s Comp- troller, Capt(N) David Col- bourne. After his travel plans were altered by the weather, he kicked off the Logistic Branch 50th Anniversary as host for the In-Year Financial Manage- ment Forum. MARLANT and JTFA L3 comptrollers and budget staff met in the new conference facilities of Tribute Towe r. Also present in Halifax for the 50th Anniversary were the RCN Financial Services Officer, Cdr Serge Croteau, and the RCN Comptroller Chief, CPO1 Daniel Roach. They hosted lo- cal FSAs and Logistics Officers to discuss many relevant top- ics, such as state of the trade, ongoing initiatives, advisor activities, training and occu- pational boards. MARLANT’s own CPO2 Tina Pace discussed local FSA issues and led a ques- tion and answers session for the group. Finally it was time for birthday cake. At noon, logis- ticians from around the For- mation gathered in the Main Cdr Steve Hamilton, MARLANT Comptroller, Hall of Tribute Tower for a speaks to BLog members at Tribute Tower on cake cutting. The cake was of February 1 during a gathering to celebrate the superior quality and expertly branch's 50th anniversary. fashioned by Heather Scott at RYAN MELANSON, TRiDENT STAFF Juno Tower, who works under the umbrella of Personnel Support services, postal services, and ammu- Programs. It was cut by Capt(N) nition. Colbourne and the youngest sailor The day following the anniver- present, LS Kimberley Latter. The sary, Maritime Operations Group location was fitting as the grand win- Five hosted a pancake breakfast. dows of the Main Hall hold a view Once again, logisticians from across that encompasses the entire Macdon- MARLANT and JTFA came together ald Bridge where a Logistics Branch to rally the Branch and enjoy each Flag was flying as part of the day’s other’s company. We look forward celebrations. to a great Year of the Logistician The 50th Anniversary of the and many more activities planned Logistics Branch celebrates many across the nation to commemorate years of local and dedicated service this significant milestone. Events by Canadian Logisticians to the being planned within the Atlantic CAF and DND. The Branch is cur- Region include a curling bonspiel, rently composed of 11,360 Regular golf tournament, and a Logistics Force members and 4,130 Reserve Branch relay. More information Force members, whose support is about the Branch, anniversary ac- integral of the operations of the tivities and the Branch Fund can be CAF. Specialties under the Branch found online at http://intranet.mil. umbrella include: supply, transport, ca/en/organizations/sjs/logistics. Heather Scott, a cook supervisor in the galley at Juno Tower, created and decorated movements, financial services, hu- page the birthday cake to mark the 50th anniversary of the Logistics Branch. man resource administration, food RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF February 19, 2018 TRIDENT News 7 RCN programmers help Canadian industry win big

By Scott Syms, Team Lead, Vessel Monitoring Services, CFB Halifax

A small Navy software develop- ment group in Halifax is causing a big splash with NATO. Halifax-based programmers with the Royal Canadian Navy wrote ship- tracking software that has helped Ca- nadian industry win NATO contracts worth millions of Euros. Most of the world’s goods are car- ried by oceangoing vessels and the greater need to track shipping to ensure global safety and security has generated more data than ever before. But the increase in ship position data creates problems for officers like LCdr Phillip Mundy, Director of the Regional Joint Operations Centre Atlantic. “Our job is to keep an eye on the ship traffic off the coast of Eastern Canada. As we introduced more data, we had sys- tems choking on millions of position reports; it was affecting our ability to Alicia Hogue, a Programmer with the Royal Canadian Navy, demonstrates ship-tracking software for Cdr Seana Routledge of track ships off Canada’s coasts.” MARLANT’s Base Information Services on February 2, 2018 at HMC Dockyard, Halifax. To solve the problem, LCdr Mundy MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA turned to a technical support group embedded with the Navy on the east The group leveraged components Hogue described Canada’s efforts mers to the effort at no cost. It benefits coast. “The amount of data avail- from big data companies such as to colleagues overseas, and they were Canadians, and benefits Canadian able is outstripping older methods of Google, Uber and Linkedin. The re- interested. “All navies were strug- industry,” adds Hogue. processing it,” says Alicia Hogue, a sulting software is capable of process- gling with the same set of problems The software competed well, and programmer with the Navy. “To solve ing hundreds of millions of position brought about by new, high-volume MDA Systems beat out industry lead- LCdr Mundy’s problem, we had to re- reports a day and is used on both data sources.” ers to build ship-tracking software think the whole process of gathering coasts to manage and visualise ship The interest soon became an op- for the 29 country military alliance. and storing data.” data. portunity. The majority of the contract work When MDA Systems approached the will be done in Nova Scotia, and RCN about licensing the software as programmers will work in close the cornerstone of a bid for a multi- partnership with Navy expertise at million dollar NATO contract, the MARLANT. Navy jumped at the chance. “Our success is the result of a close “We knew there was an opportu- relationship between military staff nity and government policy is quite and civilian expertise on the east clear that we’re to make our software coast,” says Hogue. “It’s one more ex- available to industry. Our licensing ample of how we build strength from agreement with MDA ensures that ad- diversity.” ditional modifications to the software The Navy’s next programming chal- are returned to the Crown.” lenge? Says Hogue, “We’re already “It’s as if we’ve added 20 program- working on version 2.0.”

New wheels for CFB Halifax PSP CFB Halifax Base Commander Capt(N) Paul Forget (second from left) receives the keys to a brand new 2018 Toyota RAV4 SUV from Avis Budget Group Agency Manag- er Graeme Dorey at Stadacona on January 26. The vehicle, the fourth to be donated by Avis Budget Group to CFB Halifax through Personnel Support Programs (PSP), will be used for morale and welfare programming, departures and arrivals, special events, meetings, training and more. Also on hand for the special delivery were Base Chief Petty Officer CPO1 David Steeves (left), PSP Manager Joni Sawler (second from right) and Avis Budget Group Agency Manager Brenda Vautour (right). Many thanks are extended to Avis Budget Group for this generous donation and for its continued sup- port for CFB Halifax, PSP and the greater Canadian Armed Forces community. Margaret Conway, CFB Halifax Public Affairs 145766 8 TRIDENT News February 19, 2018 CAF Clearance Divers: selecting suitable candidates

By LCdr Rick Kappel, and most recently Ukraine. CO FDU(P) Clearance Divers are a small, tightly knit, and highly motivated group of Clearance Divers operate from the specialists whose bonds forged under great depths of the sea to the rugged hardship last a lifetime. The job takes peaks of mountains, from dry desert them places most will never go. Often, climates to the frigid waters of the they're required to endure cold, pain, Arctic, at home and abroad, and dur- and extreme discomfort while remain- ing times of peace and in war. They ing focused on the mission. But the are the masters of the underwater challenges and the opportunities this domain whose primary mission is to occupation affords are second to none. locate, identify and neutralize explo- Anyone interested in becoming a sive devices. They specialize in dispos- Clearance Diver should contact his or ing of Improvised Explosives Devices her local Base Personnel Selection Offi- and have been successful in numerous cer. Previous restrictions to joining the deployed international operations. occupation have been lifted. Voluntary Clearance Divers operate in the most Occupational Transfer is now open to unforgiving environments employing any member of the CAF from any trade sophisticated equipment and the latest regardless of whether or not they have technologies to achieve their mission. had initial dive training. Provided you They are highly trained specialists are qualified in your current occupa- who undergo intense, rigorous train- tion, meet the medical and fitness ing, selected from the few who have requirements, and have 48 months what it takes to endure extreme hard- continuous service, you are eligible. ship to achieve mission success. The only question that remains: Do you The training required to produce have what it takes? Consider becom- a qualified Clearance Diver is over ing a part of one of the most thrilling, two years in duration, taking place Canadian Combat Dive Team members practice using the Shark Marine Navigator challenging, and rewarding occupa- primarily at Fleet Diving Unit Pacific, during RIMPAC 16 off the coast of Pearl Harbor, Hickam, Hawaii on July 18, 2016. tions in the CAF: Clearance Diver. in Victoria, BC. Candidates will also MCPL CHRIS WARD, MARPAC IMAGING SERVICES Clearance Divers will be travelling challenge courses provided by the to bases across Canada during the Canadian Army, as well as an eight- ing will occur throughout one’s career. Pacific. From their auspicious begin- month of March, 2018 to deliver infor- month advanced explosives course at The Clearance Diver occupation has nings, Clearance Divers have been at mation sessions. More information the world-renowned Naval School of a long and storied history. The first the forefront of Royal Canadian Navy on this exciting occupation and exact Explosive Ordnance Disposal in Des- Units were formed during the Second and CAF operations throughout the timings of information sessions can tin, Florida. Upon qualifying as a basic World War to render safe sea-mines world, including operations in Af- be found at: http://esquimalt.mil.ca/ Clearance Diver, specialization train- throughout Europe and the South ghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, FDU/index.htm

Command change for HMCS Toronto after successful RAS trials

By Ryan Melanson, ambassadors for the Navy in a region ing their jobs easy. Trident Staff where warships aren’t as common a “It all comes back to professional- sight as in Halifax. ism, dedication and leadership, and After nearly three years leading the “And then, we found out very late in all those qualities are found among crew of HMCS Toronto, Cdr Steven our program that we would be doing this crew,” Cdr Archer said. He also Archer handed over command of acceptance trials with Asterix, and we thanked his wife and two daughters the ship to his successor, Cdr Martin turned around and got it done without for unwavering support through sur- Fluet, during a ceremony at HMCS issue. That’s not because of me, it’s prise trips and long days away from Scotian on February 8. because of the crew,” Cdr Archer said. home. The outgoing CO spoke about his ex- Toronto’s work with the Navy’s The next chapter for Toronto, under periences through the last 33 months, new mixed-crew supply ship began in the command of Cdr Fluet, will be a but added that many of his proudest early January, resulted in successful readiness program ahead of a NATO moments in command came recently, trials including RAS at sea, and As- deployment to the Mediterranean on as he watched his crew spring into terix was formally accepted by DND Op REASSURANCE roughly a year action in response to short-notice and the RCN on January 29. Both Cdr from now. It will be the second such taskings. Archer and Cmdre Craig Skjerpen deployment for the ship, but the first “For a ship that just came out of gave credit to the crew and specifi- since being the final East Coast drydock and started sailing seven cally Toronto’s deck department for to complete the HCM/FELEX process months ago, this is a crew with a long quickly having their teams trained in late 2016. list of accomplishments,” he said. and ready for the fueling trials at sea “You were instrumental in bring- Cdr Martin Fluet, left, accepts a Toronto It began last summer, when Toronto on frigid winter evenings off the coast ing a new capability to the Royal Maple Leafs jersey as a gift from Cdr was unexpectedly tasked to visit its of Nova Scotia. Sea Training person- Canadian Navy with the Asterix, and Steven Archer namesake city as part of the 2017 nel who were on board to supervise RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF Great Lakes Deployment, acting as also commended the sailors for mak- Continued on page 9 February 19, 2018 TRIDENT News 9 2017 NDWCC results reveal fun-filled, successful year of fundraising

By Capt(N) Paul W. Forget, Base Commander, CFB Halifax, NDWCC Champion

For MARLANT, the fall 2017 Nation- al Defence Workplace Charitable Cam- paign (NDWCC) saw an enthusiastic beginning this past September with four kick-off events held at Stadaco- na, FMF Cape Scott, Royal Artillery Park, and 12 Wing Shearwater. That running start was the first indication of a successful NDWCC fundrais- ing season, as units throughout the base and Fleet quickly and eagerly launched their own fundraisers. From gift card trees and bake sales to silent auctions and BBQs, our military and civilian personnel got creative with their efforts to ensure funds would be raised for a wide range of social, health and community agencies via the United Way and HealthPartners. Base Information Services’ mock jail was a surprise hit, up $900 from last year, reaching a total of $1,100 Cdr Corey Gleason (left), Commanding Officer HMCS Harry DeWolf, winds up to put a pie in the face of his Coxswain, CPO1 raised. HMC ships St. John’s, Fred- Gerry Doucet (right) during the NDWCC Kick-off Event at Tribute Tower Dining Hall on September 19, 2017. ericton and Charlottetown had major OS JOHN IGLESIAS, FIS success with their Run the Rock, Bike for Wishes and Run for Wishes events, jackpot and $3,141 50/50 prize were bour or simply being kind to a fellow couldn’t have been achieved without respectively, with money from these announced. These initiatives topped citizen, our members are consistently the help of all Defence Team person- three events contributing significant- up our NDWCC thermometer for the giving back, getting involved and re- nel who planned or participated in ly to our fundraising total. A Leader- season, bringing our grand total to an ally appreciating and understanding events, contributed through payroll, ship Breakfast for military members outstanding $540,000. the communities in which we live and volunteered in the community or took in senior positions yielded over $1,000 While raising money for organiza- do business. a lead on NDWCC coordination within for the campaign; even the Boot Drive tions that positively impact our com- On December 7, 2017, 10 teams of their units. bore positive results, bringing in munity and our country is the main military personnel from several of Special thanks go out to: Cdr Pat- extra funds from personnel passing objective for the NDWCC, it is not the our units participated in Wake Up rick Perks and Cdr Corey Gleason, through the gates at CFB Dockyard. only goal. CFB Halifax and the greater Halifax, a citywide Day of Action NDWCC Campaign Directors; 2Lt As the majority of NDWCC activi- MARLANT Formation comprise a organized by United Way Halifax to Adam Byrne, NDWCC Campaign As- ties were winding down in Decem- large piece of the HRM pie in terms commemorate the centenary of the sistant Director; Lt(N) David Gallant, ber, several big ticket events and of both physical property and people, . The teams volun- NDWCC Coordination Officer; A/ announcements were still on the and we recognize the impact we have teered with numerous organizations, SLt Pamela Kent, NDWCC Logistics horizon. The Christmas Daddies 50K on our surrounding community. Our offering their skills in general mainte- Officer; Lt(N) Ryan Arnold, Senior Run took place early that month, an military and civilian personnel make nance, painting and carpentry, among Group Coordinator of the Fleet; CPO1 annual and ever-popular tradition a positive impact in the community others. Gerry Doucet; Cpl David Hernandez- for Fleet Diving Unit (A) that raised both during and outside of working We also invited representatives Tremblay, Senior Group Coordinator an impressive $13,000. Then just hours. Whether it be through vol- from charitable organizations onto at Stadacona; Capt Donald Frederick, before the holidays, the winners of unteering with charities, coaching the base for Professional Development Senior Group Coordinator at 12 Wing the $12,964 NDWCC Chase the Ace a sports team, helping out a neigh- Days during which they spoke about Shearwater; WO Eric Veillette; MCpl the incredibly important initiatives Antoine Maldague-Mathieu, Senior happening in our own back yard. Group Coordinator at Willow Park These types of activities don’t result and Windsor Park; Leona Mercer, in money raised, but the education CFAD; Glenda Mercer, DRDC; WO Command change and experience is a priceless and Rachel Boucher, BIS; Lt(N) Jerry important component of our NDWCC Kowalski, Senior Group Coordinator framework and our greater vision as a at HMC Dockyard; and Lt(N) Chantal Continued from page 8 thanked his family members in atten- military base. Davis, D201. Bravo Zulu to all for a fun dance, including his two young sons, The success of the 2017 NDWCC and successful fundraising season. it doesn’t end there. There will be and grudgingly accepted a Toronto more challenges to come,” said Cmdre Maple Leafs jersey from Cdr Archer, Skjerpen, speaking to Cdr Fluet and promising to root for the ship’s his new crew. He added that Toronto namesake team as long as they aren’t will once again break new ground as playing against Montreal. only the second ship to deploy in- “Toronto rose to the challenge un- ternationally with a CH-148 Cyclone der Steven’s leadership, and I have to helicopter, following HMCS Ville de thank both him and the crew for get- To Rent or List an Apartment, House, Condo, or Flat. later this year. ting the ship to this point,” he said. For Help Finding a New Home. “There are big steps ahead, and I “I might be the Commanding Of- Office: 902-435-0368 • Fax: 902-405-9762 know Martin is the right person to ficer, but I won’t be able to complete lead the ship through those,” he said. any mission or any program without [email protected] • [email protected] For his part, the new CO intro- the crew. I can’t understate their im- www.HomeFindersHfx.com duced himself to the ship’s company, portance to the ship.” 145765 10 TRIDENT News February 19, 2018 Out of Africa: sailor proud to give back

By Darlene Blakeley, “Another highlight of my Senior Editor and Writer, Navy career was being appointed by Public Affairs RAdm Baines to work for him as a driver when he was a Com- From his home in Kinshasa, modore, and to continue with capital of the Democratic him when he was promoted Republic of the Congo, Mas- Rear-Admiral.” ter Seaman Héris Lokombe MS Lokombe is deeply com- dreamed of joining the Cana- mitted to community collabo- dian Armed Forces (CAF). ration, and this has led him to Now a Master Seaman in the a number of volunteer posi- Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), tions and community leader- he takes great pride in being ship roles. He is an active mem- the driver for RAdm Craig ber of Congolese Community Baines, Commander Maritime of Nova Scotia, as well as a Forces Atlantic and Joint Task volunteer with the Dartmouth Force Atlantic. Destroyers football team, It’s been a long road from where his two sons play. Africa to the full life he leads “I also remain active in today in Halifax with his wife Democratic Republic of the and four children. Congo communities across “It’s really a long story Québec and in Montréal, and but to make it short, it was a talk to other immigrants about dream,” MS Lokombe says. my experiences with CAF,” he “When I was young, living in says. Africa, it was my dream to live French is his first language, in Canada and work for the and along with English, he CAF. Its reputation was peace- MS Héris Lokombe, the driver for RAdm Craig Baines, Commander , stands speaks three Congolese lan- keeping during the year 1990, on a jetty in HMC Dockyard, Halifax on January 29, 2018. guages. and this was the basis of my MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA In November 2017, he was motivation.” selected as one of the top 25 But he also credits Canada with sav- MS Lokombe immigrated to MS Lokombe says a highlight of his immigrants in the Maritimes by My ing his life. Canada in 2001 and lived in Québec career was being nominated for the Halifax Experience, an organization “After six months in prison in Zimba- City where he was an active mem- RCN Heroes Award in 2016. that tells the stories of new immi- bwe, the Canadian Embassy came to my ber of the African community. From “That was one of the best moments grants who have found success in rescue, took me out prison and brought 2002 to 2011, he worked as an explo- of my career and my life; I will always Halifax. me to Canada,” he says. “For me, I’m ration technician in the mining sec- remember that,” he says. Outside his work with the RCN, just giving back a little bit of what I re- tor. He joined the RCN in 2011 and But he adds it was equally reward- MS Lokombe likes to fish and cook. ceived. I am proud to wear the uniform was posted to Halifax the following ing when he was asked by RAdm He also enjoys sharing his Congolese of the Canadian Armed Forces.” year. Baines to work for him. traditional dance. A visit to HMS Victory

Members of HMCS St. John’s receive a tour of HMS Victory, Nelson’s flagship during the , during a fuelling stop at Portsmouth, United Kingdom on January 23, 2018. CPL TONY CHAND, FIS February 19, 2018 TRIDENT News 11 RCN building new bridges with women

By Peter Mallett, The Lookout Staff

The CAF’s efforts to beef up the number of women in the military was greatly enhanced by the Achieve Anything Foundation last week. Using HMCS Ottawa as an entice- ment platform, 120 girls and women of all ages crossed the ship’s brow Jan. 27 for a day sail around Van- couver’s harbour and the Strait of Georgia. For most, this was a first encounter with a Canadian warship and its crew. Sailors were prepared for their guests with special displays laid out in the hangar and in the ship, and an itinerary of tours and spectacles to keep everyone wide-eyed and asking questions. The air force played a role by fly- ing an Aurora overhead as part of a search and rescue demonstration. “Promoting the navy to future gen- erations is very important to everyone in the defence team,” said Cdr Alex Barlow, Ottawa’s Commanding Of- ficer. “Seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces brought great pride to all of the sailors who work aboard Ottawa, and we are hoping those who joined us will share their experiences with friends and family.” An officer from HMCS Ottawa give visitors a tour of the bridge. The Achieve Anything Foundation BETTY JOHNSTON, ACHIEVE ANYTHING FOUNDATION was formed to create year-round proj- ects and programs that inspire female event, held in conjunction with vari- ed it with the slogan: “Ladies, come we need more women in the military future leaders in science, technology, ous agency, industry and education drive this ship.” or emergency services. I want to hear engineering and math (STEM), and partners, is expecting over 20,000 visi- “Women are a tough demographic more men step up and, like [Chief STEM-based fields such as aviation, tors in 2018. for defence, science and technology of Defence Staff] General Jonathan aerospace, marine and defence. It was Low numbers of women in senior industries to crack,” she says. “If you Vance, say: ‘We want to build a diverse founded by Kirsten Brazier, an avia- management or command positions want to get women fired up, you need team that includes more women.’” tion professional with over 25 years’ and highly skilled trades in organiza- to make them see there is a really For more information about experience in the commercial avia- tions such as CAF is why she pushes awesome experience to be had on a Achieve Anything Foundation, up- tion industry as a fixed wing aircraft for change through positive actions warship.” coming events, or ways to support go and helicopter pilot. The 47-year-old instead of rhetoric. She is a big “I don’t want to hear women saying to: www.achieveanything.ca/ founded the registered non-profit believer in hands-on experience and in 2016, but its roots go back to 2012 concentrates her work on this aspect with its signature event The Sky’s of promotion. The Limit – Girls Fly Too! The annual For the Ottawa day sail, she market-

Visitors take selfies on the bridge during the day at sea. BETTY JOHNSTON, ACHIEVE ANYTHING FOUNDATION

at CF CHAPELS Chapel Services de la Chapelle • Sunday/dimanche STADACONA SHEARWATER 10h30 - Protestant 10h00 - Roman Catholic -English -Bilingual/bilingue Visit: www.rcmilord.com for more information/pour les renseignements The daysail in HMCS Ottawa included displays of equipment and a chance to try on BAPTISM, MATRIMONY & OTHER SACRAMENTS - BY APPOINTMENT/REQUEST firefighting kit. BETTY JOHNSTON, ACHIEVE ANYTHING FOUNDATION 145764 12 TRIDENT News February 19, 2018 2018/2019 OnGuard information needed

By Virginia Beaton, Trident Staff

The 2018/2019 edition of On- Guard, the annual Canadian Forces in Nova Scotia Information Directory and Shopping Guide, will be sent for printing in April 2018. This updated publication should include information on all CAF units in the Halifax/Dart- mouth area, as well as satellite units supported by the Formation. Therefore, it is requested that the 2017/2018 edition be reviewed, the necessary amendments be made, and forwarded by e-mail, in both official languages, to the Trident ([email protected]) NLT March 15, 2018. To ensure that all DND employ- ees, both military and civilian receive their own personal copy of the directory it is requested that each ship, organization, and unit forward to the Trident the name and telephone number of HMCS Toronto, left, and MV Asterix, connected for RAS at sea. the individual who will be respon- DAVIE SHIPBUILDING sible for accepting delivery of the 2018/2019 edition, along with the number of copies required for the unit. If your unit was not previously included, please provide the follow- “Did you pack your long johns?" ing general information in both official languages, including but not limited to: to whom your unit is By SLt Samuel Kehler, delivered MV Asterix. I had com- and gear required for a RAS without responsible; purpose of your unit; HMCS Toronto pleted many a RAS while serving actually transferring any fuel. We had location of your unit; other addi- in HMCS Protecteur and in HMCS practiced this alongside across the tional information. “Did you pack your long johns?” but never as a NWO (Naval jetty but this would be the first time In order to improve the 2018/2019 That was the question someone Warfare Officer) and never in the Asterix ever actually passed any gear edition we request your support. asked me when I said I was being at- cold East Coast winters I had been to another ship while sailing. Queries may be e-mailed to Virgin- tach posted to HMCS Toronto for avoiding for the first five years of my I was acting as Signals Officer, [email protected] a week of Replenishment at Sea sailing career. which meant I had an up close and (RAS) training with the soon-to-be The first day was a day for ap- personal view of the evolution on proaches. This is where Toronto the top part of the ship. My job as moves towards Asterix and gets into Signals Officer was to hold either a a position to be ready to RAS. It is red and green set of paddles or a red high speed and high stress as the and yellow set of paddles in order NWOs, formerly Maritime Surface to send or receive information with and Sub-Surface Officers (MARS), the crew of Asterix. It took a few WE KNOW calculate courses to station and com- tries to fire the gunline across due to plete relative velocity equations on the high wind we were experiencing maneuvering boards as fast as they but eventually we got that first line THE VALUE OF can. They do this to ensure a safe and across and we were off to the races, seaman-like approach to Asterix, get- the first ship to RAS with MV As- ting as close as 50 yards from a ship terix. Once the gunline was across, A VETERAN nearly five times our displacement. As we slowly hauled in the continuous a new NWO fresh into his first sail, I messenger until finally the span wire Canada’s only national not-for-profit was decidedly eager to put my skills was passed across and hooked onto security provider and the largest to the test and enjoyed the challenge our ship. The fueling hoses travel private sector employer of veterans. of ensuring accuracy while still being along the span wire and seat into as quick as possible in providing a our bell. It took a few tries to get the solution. probe seated, but eventually it was, The second day we upped the ante and we again became the first ship Apply now at beyondservice.ca by attempting a dry hookup. A dry to reach that step with a Canadian 145762 hookup is when you pass all the lines tanker since 2014. February 19, 2018 TRIDENT News 13 Demandes d’ajouts ou de modifications, Éd. 2018/2019 ONGUARD

Par Virginia Beaton, Trident Staff

L’édition 2018/2019 de la pub- lication citée en référence sera envoyée sous presse en avril 2018. Cette publication actualisée présente des renseignements sur toutes les unités des FAC de la région de Halifax / Dartmouth et les unités satellites qui reçoivent le soutien de la Formation. On vous demande de revoir la version 2017/2018 ci-jointe et d’y apporter les changements nécessaires selon votre navire, organisation ou unité, puis de les acheminer, par courriel et dans les deux langues officielles au Trident (virginia. [email protected]) on avant le 15 mars 2018. Pour s’assurer que chaque employé militaire et civil du MDN reçoit son exemplaire du Guide, on demande à chaque navire, organ- isation et unité de communiquer au A view from the bridge of MV Asterix Trident le nom et le numéro de télé- during sea trials with HMCS Toronto. phone des personnes qui prendront DAVIE SHIPBUILDING livraison de l’édition 2018/2019 et d’indiquer le nombre d’exemplaires nécessaires. Si votre unité n’était pas ins- crite, veuillez fournir au moins les renseignements généraux suivants RAS in HMCS Toronto dans les deux langues officielles : responsable de l’unité; mission de votre unité; unemplacement de Later that afternoon it was time for votre unité; autres renseignements a real RAS approach, hook-up, and pertinents. receiving fuel through the lines. This Nous comptons sur votre col- time I was the Range Officer, my job laboration pour que l’édition was to be on the bridge and on the 2018/2019 soit encore plus réussie bridge wing with the and que les versions précédentes. the Officer of the Watch (OOW) and Veuillez adresser vos questions report the distance from our ship to par courriel à virginia.beaton@ Asterix. First, distances were re- forces.gc.ca ported using the radar, then once we got closer, the laser range finder and HMCS Toronto sailors are seen on the Stuart Distance Meter. Coming from ship’s bridge wing while practicing RAS the West Coast, I have had to learn at sea with MV Asterix. on the fly proper dress for evolutions SUBMITTED BY HMCS TORONTO at sea and this was definitely one of those times. After 45 minutes on the day. Now it was time to start fuelling. bridge wing in just NCDs and a floater Toronto succeeded once again and coat, I realised I would never be able continued to lead the fleet in RAS to complete this RAS without freez- progress by having the first success- ing. Luckily our Captain noticed how ful fueling with Asterix. In the RCN it cold I was and I got a chance to run is tradition that when you RAS with inside to change my clothes: two pairs a tanker you put a sticker with your of running tights, a second pair of ship’s crest – known as a Zapper on socks, a long sleeve under my NCD the fuel lines after a RAS. Well, the shirt and another jacket over my NCD proof is there, Toronto was the first jacket. I then topped that off with two ship to place a Zapper on all four fuel toques and the issued balaclava. I was lines of Asterix, forever saying, “We finally ready. did it first.” When I got back out we had passed It was an exciting week to be on the all the gear and the probe was seated, front lines watching this capability be exactly where we ended earlier in the brought back to the RCN. 145767 14 TRIDENT News February 19, 2018 RCN warships set for weapons system upgrade

By Peter Mallett, The Lookout Staff

With a Close-In Weapons Systems (CIWS) simulator towering behind him, Minister of National Defence Harjit Sajjan announced a major de- Pizza night in HMCS St. John’s fence spending contract at Naval Fleet School (Pacific) in Esquimalt, B.C., on Cpl Harold Daniels, a cook in HMCS St. John’s, prepares pizzas in the galley for the traditional Saturday night supper. January 26, 2018. CPL TONY CHAND, FIS The $704 million defence contract is being awarded to Raytheon Canada Limited and will focus on the im- provement of radar systems for the CIWS. The rapid-fire, radar-guided gun systems are designed to deter threats from missiles, small ships and Replenishment at Sea aircraft. “We are making strategic invest- ments in the Royal Canadian Navy that will help protect our sailors as they conduct the full spectrum of operations in a modern security envi- ronment,” said Minister Sajjan. The CIWS is already in use by the Royal Canadian Navy’s Halifax-class and will also be installed on the new Joint Support Ships following their construction. Cmdre Jeff Zwick, Commander Canadian Fleet Pacific, says the CIWS is affectionately known to sailors on RCN frigates as R2D2, and has already proven itself reliable as the last line of defence for warships from external threats. “CIWS is extremely important when we talk about the essential tools that our sailors need to make a Canadian warship effective,” said Cmdre Zwick. “The improvements to CIWS ensure that the navy is prepared for the un- HMCS St. John’s makes its approach to perform a Replenishment At Sea with French Ship Somme during Op REASSUR- certainty that our sailors may face in ANCE. the future.” CPL TONY CHAND, FIS

CFS Alert welcomes first female station warrant officer

By Capt Julie Brunet The December 11 change of appoint- Kevin Wezenbeek to MWO Hansen. incoming Alert station warrant of- with content from ment ceremony marked this mile- In her remarks, MWO Hansen sim- ficer, she served as the superintendent 2Lt Heather DeWolfe, stone for the station, the most north- ply expressed her willingness to move clerk at 8 Wing Trenton, Ont. 8 Wing Trenton erly, permanently inhabited location forward in her new role by saying, MWO Hansen was recently invested in the world. “I’m ready” to the Station Command- with the Order of Military Merit at In December 2017, MWO Renee Alert military personnel, and civil- ing Officer, Maj Kevin Rubner. the level of Member (MMM). Created Hansen was appointed station war- ian guests from Nasittuq Corporation MWO Hansen, a native of Brandon, in 1972, the Order of Military Merit rant officer at CFS Alert, Nunavut, and Environment and Climate Change Man., joined the Primary Reserve in recognizes meritorious service and becoming the first woman to hold this Canada, which are key integral 1992 as an administration clerk. Upon devotion to duty and commitment to position since Alert’s inception in the operational partners at the station, her promotion to master warrant Canada by members of the CAF. early 1950s. witnessed the handover from MWO officer, and prior to her position as February 19, 2018 TRIDENT News 15

Maintaining Mise à niveau des systèmes d’armes LS Shamus CIWS King of des navires de HMCS St. John’s Com- bat Systems guerre de la MRC Engineering department works on the Par Peter Mallett, ship’s Closed Journal Lookout. In Weap- ons System Le 26 janvier 2018, le ministre (CIWS)dur- de la Défense nationale, Harjit ing Op REAS- Sajjan, a annoncé un important SURANCE. contrat de dépenses en matière de CPL TONY défense à l’École navale (Pacifique) CHAND, FIS d’Esquimalt, en C.-B., devant un simulateur système de défense rap- prochée (CIWS). Le contrat de 704 millions de dol- lars pour la défense est attribué à Raytheon Canada Limited et se con- MTOGS centrera sur l’amélioration des sys- tèmes radar du CIWS. Les systèmes de canons à tir rapide guidés par personnel radar sont conçus pour prévenir les menaces provenant de missiles, de petits navires et d’aéronefs. perform « Les investissements straté- giques que nous faisons dans la during Marine royale canadienne con- tribueront à protéger nos marins pendant qu’ils mènent l’éventail Atlantic complet des opérations dans un contexte de sécurité modern, » a déclaré le ministre Sajjan. transit Le CIWS est déjà utilisé par les frégates de la classe Halifax de la Marine royale canadienne et sera The Maritime Tactical Op- également installé sur les nou- erations Group Tiger Team em- veaux navires de soutien interar- barked in HMCS St. John’s per- mées après leur construction. form room clearing drills while Le commodore Jeff Zwick, com- transiting the North Atlantic. mandant de la Flotte canadienne CPL TONY CHAND, FIS du Pacifique, affirme que les marins sur les frégates de la Ma- rine surnomment affectueusement le CIWS R2D2 et que ce dernier s’est déjà avéré fiable comme dernière ligne de défense contre Une femme occupe pour la première fois les menaces extérieures pour les navires de guerre. « Lorsque nous songeons aux outils essentiels dont nos marins le poste d’adjudant de la SFC Alert ont besoin pour qu’un navire de guerre canadien soit efficace, le Par la capitaine Julie Brunet, partie intégrante des activités menées été nommée au grade de Membre de CIWS est extrêmement important, à l’aide du contenu de la à la station, étaient présents pour voir l’Ordre du mérite militaire (MMM). » a souligné le Cmdre Zwick. « Les sous-lieutenant Heather DeWolfe, l’Adjum Hansen prendre la relève de Créé en 1972, l’Ordre du mérite améliorations apportées au CIWS la 8e Escadre Trenton l’Adjum Kevin Wezenbeek. militaire reconnaît le service méri- font en sorte que la Marine est Pendant son allocution, l’Adjum toire, le dévouement au devoir et prête à affronter l’incertitude à L’adjudant-maître (Adjum) Renee Hansen a tout simplement exprimé l’engagement au Canada des membres laquelle nos marins pourraient être Hansen a été nommée adjudant de la sa volonté à aller de l’avant dans des FAC. confrontés dans l’avenir. » SFC Alert, au Nunavut, et est ainsi l’exercice de ses nouvelles fonctions, devenue la première femme à occu- en déclarant « je suis prête » au com- per ce poste depuis la mise sur pied mandant de la Station, le major Kevin de la SFC Alert au début des années Rubner. 1950. L’Adjum Hansen, originaire de La cérémonie de passation de Brandon, au Manitoba, s’est enrôlée commandement du 11 décembre a dans la Première réserve en 1992 en Bird Construction souligné ce jalon important pour la tant que commis à l’administration. 20 Duke Street station, le lieu habité en permanence À sa promotion au grade d’adjudant- Suite 201 le plus au nord dans le monde. maître et avant sa nomination au Bedford, NS Le personnel militaire de la SFC poste d’adjudant de la SFC Alert, elle B4A 2Z5

Alert et des invités civils de Nasittuq assumait le rôle de commis surveil- 902.835.8205 Corporation et d’Environnement et lant à la 8e Escadre Trenton, en www.bird.ca Changement climatique Canada, deux Ontario. partenaires opérationnels qui font Récemment, l’Adjum Hansen a 145756 16 TRIDENT News February 19, 2018 RCN officer represents RCN in Tanzania during CUTLASS EXPRESS

By Lt(N) Linda Coleman, Reserve Division that led to where he MARLANT PA is today. Realizing he wanted to be a mariner in a professional environment Lt(N) Ted Marr was ecstatic when while serving his country, he chose the he learned he would be traveling to RCN based on his strong connection Tanzania for CUTLASS EXPRESS to Canada and his positive experience 2018 (CE18). with the Naval Reserve. “I pride my- “I was excited that I was selected to self on the high level of professional- go. Within the last 12 months I sailed ism from my co-workers,” added Lt(N) on Neptune Trident 17-01 to West Afri- Marr when asked why he joined the ca, acted as head of the Canadian del- RCN. “My job has taken me all over the egation to UNITAS PACIFICO while world. I have seen and done so much in embarked in BAP Quinones in Peru, the short time I have been in the RCN. and sailed on my fourth Op CARIBBE. I feel extremely fortunate.” I was excited I would again have the After a few days on the ground, opportunity to represent Canada in Lt(N) Marr admitted that he was cer- another global engagement mission,” tainly less nervous than his first trip said Lt(N) Marr upon arrival on a hot to Africa because he felt like he had an and humid day in Dar es Salaam. idea of what to expect. “I also discov- The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) ered that Tanzania is a very safe and sent advisors to the east coast of stable country. I must say that the ex- Africa in late January to participate perience overall has been excellent.” in CE18. RCN contribution to CE18 RCN contribution to CE18 conclud- includes strategic engagements with ed on February 9, and all four RCN Mozambique and Tanzania to promote members who attended will no doubt maritime security capacity building. return to Canada with not only a bet- Lt(N) Marr, along with CPO2 Dale Lt(N) Ted Marr , one of the RCN advisors sent to CUTLASS EXPRESS 18, presents ter understanding of maritime secu- Yerardi, are located in Dar es Salaam, information on maritime security concepts and awareness to personnel from the Mo- rity and awareness in East Africa, but Tanzania, while I and LCdr Paul zambique and Tanzanian Maritime Operations Centres. also with a personally and culturally Smith, senior RCN chief assessor for SUBMITTED rewarding experience of a lifetime. CE18, are located in Maputo, Mozam- Conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Af- bique. Both teams are there to pro- for maritime security including the sessions. “The students are excited to rica, CE18 aims to assess and improve vide the Mozambique and Tanzanian Tanzanian People’s Defence Force, learn. Nearly all of them took meticu- maritime law enforcement capac- Maritime Operations Centres with The Tanzanian Maritime Police, the lous notes during the day’s lectures. ity, promote national and regional new ideas and ways they could apply International Maritime Organization, Some of the Tanzanian naval officers security in eastern Africa, inform modern maritime security concepts, Tanzanian Maritime Coordination attending the training had served planning and operations, and shape while supporting and providing men- Centre, and the Dar es Salaam har- with RCN personnel in UN peace security force assistance efforts. The torship on maritime security aware- bour authority. support operations, and were happy United States African Command spon- ness, passing on Canadian expertise “We’re being graciously hosted in to again be working with Canada and sors the Express series of engage- in this field. the Dar es Salaam Maritime Institute, the RCN.” ments which also includes CUTLASS, “These global leadership oppor- which is a civilian organization re- Originally from Monroe, Connecti- OBANGAME, and PHOENIX. HMC tunities provide us with a chance to sponsible for the training and certifi- cut, Lt(N) Marr joined the RCN in Ships Kingston and Summerside, a demonstrate to our partner nations cation of Tanzania’s mariners. I was 2009. Born to a Canadian mother from detachment of personnel from the our readiness to effectively respond to pleasantly surprised of the already Fredericton, New Brunswick, Lt(N) Maritime Tactical Operations Group a range of complex security threats at strong joint operations and coordina- Marr holds dual citizenship. It was his (MTOG), and a Maritime Operations home and abroad,” said LCdr Smith. tion in place in Tanzania with the ma- attendance at Queens University in Centre mentorship team will also be In Tanzania, the participants jor players,” said Lt(N) Marr half way Kingston, Ontario, and a friend who participating in Obangame Express represented all the major players through the week of capacity building convinced him to join the local Naval 2018 later this winter.

Sailor proud to serve his country

By Darlene Blakeley, from a naval background – his father change a thing. I am nearly halfway nity and has been a basketball coach Senior Editor and Writer, was in the navy and his grandfather through my career in the RCN and ex- with the Bedford Eagles organization Navy Public Affairs served in the merchant navy. pect the second half to be even more for seven years. A native of Dartmouth, N.S., he has exciting than the first.” “I have had the opportunity to coach MS Korey Tynes joined the RCN been deployed overseas three times He says that the highlight of his my oldest daughter on three occasions in 2007 to help people and serve his and will be departing again in the career so far was being appointed the and watch some incredible young country. summer of 2018. Maritime Forces Atlantic Formation ladies go on to play for Team Nova “The navy has given me the chance “My time in the RCN has been in- Master Seaman. Scotia and a couple even for Team to do both with great pride,” he says. credible. I have been across the globe “I am humbled by the opportunity I Canada.” MS Tynes, a sonar operator, is em- and met some of the most amazing was given and working with so many He has also visited elementary ployed at the Naval Training Devel- people,” he says. “I have been places amazing people, the senior leadership schools with firefighters, police of- opment Centre (Atlantic) in Halifax you hear about in movies and built within the RCN, and on behalf of the ficers and pilots during Black History where he works as an analyst in friendships that will last a lifetime junior ranks in the Formation was an Month. curriculum control and development with what is a second family. If I exceptional honour,” he says. for the sonar operator trade. He comes had it to do all over again I wouldn’t MS Tynes is active in his commu- Continued on page 17 February 19, 2018 TRIDENT News 17 Des officiers représentent la MRC en Tanzanie au cours de l’exercice CUTLASS EXPRESS

Par le Ltv Linda Coleman, intervenants, » a fait remarquer le FMARA AP Ltv Marr. « Les stagiaires ont envie d’apprendre. Presque tous ont pris Le Ltv Ted Marr a été ravi méticuleusement des notes pendant d’apprendre qu’il allait se rendre en les cours. Certains des officiers de Tanzanie pour participer à l’exercice la Marine tanzanienne présents aux CUTLASS EXPRESS 2018 (CE18). cours avaient déjà servi avec du « Je suis très heureux d’avoir été sé- personnel de la MRC lors des opéra- lectionné pour cet exercice. Au cours tions de soutien de la paix de l’ONU et des douze derniers mois, j’ai participé ils étaient très heureux de pouvoir de à l’exercice NEPTUNE TRIDENT 17- nouveau travailler avec le Canada et 01 en Afrique occidentale, j’ai été chef la MRC. » de la délégation canadienne pendant Originaire de Monroe, au Connecti- l’ex UNITAS PACIFICO à bord de la cut, le Ltv Marr s’est joint à la MRC frégate BAP Quinones, au Pérou, et en 2009. Né d’une mère canadienne de j’ai pris part à mon quatrième déploie- Fredericton, le Ltv Marr possède la ment dans le cadre de l’Op CARIBBE. double citoyenneté américaine et ca- C’est merveilleux d’avoir de nouveau nadienne. Les études qu’il avait faites la chance de représenter le Canada à l’Université Queens à Kingston, en dans une autre mission mondiale, » a Ontario, et les conseils d’un ami l’ont affirmé le Ltv Marr. amené à s’enrôler dans la Division La MRC a envoyé des conseillers sur de la Réserve navale de la localité, ce la côte est de l’Afrique à la fin de jan- qui lui a permis de se rendre où il est vier 2018 pour participer à l’exercice aujourd’hui. CE 18. Sa contribution comporte des Ayant su qu’il voulait devenir missions stratégiques menées avec le marin dans un milieu professionnel et Mozambique et la Tanzanie en vue de servir son pays, il a choisi la MRC en promouvoir le renforcement des ca- Les deux équipes ont la tâche de proposer aux centres des opérations maritimes du Mo- raison des liens étroits qu’il a avec le pacités dans le domaine de la sécurité zambique et de la Tanzanie de nouvelles idées et de nouveaux moyens avec lesquels ils Canada et de son expérience positive maritime. peuvent appliquer de nouveaux concepts de sécurité maritime. au sein de la Réserve navale. Le Ltv Marr se trouve à Dar es SUBMITTED « Je suis très fier du niveau élevé Salaam, en Tanzanie, avec le premier de professionnalisme de mes col- maître de 2e classe Dale Yerardi, au Mozambique. Les deux équipes ont ils peuvent appliquer de nouveaux lègues », a ajouté le Ltv Marr. « J’ai alors que le Ltv Linda Coleman et la tâche de proposer aux centres des concepts de sécurité maritime, et de eu l’occasion de sillonner le monde le capitaine de corvette Paul Smith, opérations maritimes du Mozambique leur offrir des services de soutien et grâce à mon travail. J’ai vu et fait évaluateur principal supérieur de la et de la Tanzanie de nouvelles idées de mentorat axés sur la sensibilisa- tant de choses depuis le peu de temps MRC pour l’ex CE18, sont à Maputo, et de nouveaux moyens avec lesquels tion à la sécurité maritime afin qu’ils que je suis à la MRC. Je m’estime très puissent bénéficier de l’expertise chanceux. » canadienne dans le domaine. Après quelques jours sur le ter- En Tanzanie, les participants ont rain, le Ltv Marr a admis qu’il représenté l’ensemble des interv- était moins nerveux que lors de son enants principaux dans le domaine premier voyage en Afrique, car à Sailor proud to serve his country de la sécurité maritime, dont les l’époque il n’avait aucune idée de ce Forces de défense du peuple tan- qui l’attendait. « J’ai aussi appris Continued from page 16 zanien, la Police maritime tanza- que la Tanzanie était un pays très nienne, l’Organisation maritime stable et sûr. Je dois dire que, dans “This was an opportunity to speak internationale, le Centre de coordi- l’ensemble, l’expérience a été excel- to the youth in the community on nation maritime de la Tanzanie et lente. » what we do as people of colour and l’administration portuaire de Dar es La contribution de la MRC à l’ex what is out there for them as they fin- Salaam. CE18 prendra fin le 9 février 2018, et ish school, as well as building a strong « On nous a offert un accueil excep- les quatre participants rentreront au sense of community and belonging tionnel à l’Institut maritime de Dar Canada forts non seulement d’une for people of African-Canadian de- es Salaam, une organisation civile meilleure compréhension de la sécu- cent,” he explains. responsable de la formation et de la rité et de la vigilance maritimes en He leads an active life, and along certification des marins tanzaniens. Afrique orientale, mais aussi d’une with basketball and workouts at the J’ai été agréablement surpris des expérience personnelle et culturelle gym, he enjoys spending time with his bons mécanismes de concertation enrichissante dont ils se souviendront two daughters. déjà en place avec les principaux toute leur vie. 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By Sara White, search and rescue exercise or call.” Managing editor, The Aurora The used canisters drift along and often wash ashore – the same as Call the experts. marine rope, broken lobster traps, Marine mark- If you spot a military-issue marker buckets, driftwood and seaweed. ers like these on your regular beach walk, leave it While they’re likely well-worn, they often wash alone, flag it and call your local police should be treated with care by those ashore along service. The markers’ chemical resi- who find them. Nova Scotia’s dues and potential trace explosives Cpl McAvoy says the canister’s coast. 14 Wing should be professionally handled. smoke comes from red phosphorus Greenwood’s That’s Cpl Todd McAvoy’s job. He’s inside, reacting with oxygen once Explosives a member of 14 Wing Greenwood’s the canister is armed and released Disposal Explosives Disposal Flight, trained from an aircraft to make the white Flight wants to deal with everything from training smoke. That chemical shouldn’t be people to know flares and marine markers to conven- touched. When the EDF team brings they should tional military munitions as a CAF used markers back to 14 Wing, they’re flag their find, air weapons technician. destroyed in a controlled explosion, call police From its home base in Greenwood, taking care of the last of the phospho- and wait for the EDF team is responsible for any rus. the EDF team military ordinance found throughout But Cpl McAvoy also cautions about to handle re- Western Nova Scotia. The rest of the canister’s activation equipment: moval. Residue the province, Prince Edward Island when aircrew arm the markers, a chemicals and and New Brunswick are covered by small explosive works its way through explosives Halifax’s Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic). the device to open air channels and could prove Cpl McAvoy says the Greenwood flight activate the phosphorus inside. If that dangerous could have 40 calls a year; so far in explosive isn’t all expired, the marker to untrained 2017, they’ve been called out 27 times. could be dangerous. handlers. Typically, someone finds a grey, “Don’t touch the marker. Don’t move SARA WHITE, steel, Thermos-type canister along a it to the top of the tide line. Don’t put THE AURORA salt water shoreline. These are gener- it in your trunk and bring it home. My ally the remains of marine mark- advice is, get your GPS coordinates seem to leave these marine markers Cpl McAvoy says it’s not uncommon ers used by military aircraft during if you can – everyone has a phone, or in familiar spots. The EDF team has for someone cleaning out a garage training: they drop out of the plane or flag it with something uncommon on made frequent calls to the same spots or attic to find something grandpa helicopter, hit the water and emit up a beach – not driftwood or rope. Call over the years; there aren’t too many brought home from war service: to 20 minutes’ worth of smoke. the police.” dirt lanes to isolated beaches and grenades, old artillery or ammuni- “If aircrews want to track some- Once local police get the call, they coves the team hasn’t been down by tion. Anything like this of concern to thing, they drop a marker in that spot know to contact the EDF team. n o w. finders should be called in to police. and they’re able to follow the water “We’ll look for it. Generally, we’ll Of course, the EDF team also han- McAvoy says no one will ever get in currents and waves. They could drop bring it back to Greenwood; very few dles other military munitions, for 14 trouble. seven or eight and follow them if times, we’ll blow it up on the spot.” Wing Greenwood and, also, whatever “We just want people to be safe, and they’re looking for something on a Over the years, the region’s tides else may turn up in the community. let us handle it.”

CAF introduces new online Career Transition Tool

By CAF MNET, which can help them to under- Canada (VAC), and Employment and In addition to MNET, veterans stand a particular military occupa- Social Development Canada (ESDC). also have access to VAC’s Veterans Members of the CAF have a new tion and lets them post forecasted job For example, in order to allow for the in the Public Service Unit, which tool to help facilitate their transition openings specifically for Veterans. translation of military occupations was formed to help veterans navi- into the civilian workforce. “It is exciting to see the implemen- to civilian equivalents, ESDC pro- gate the federal public service hir- MNET, which officially launched tation of this great initiative well vided access to its vast catalogue on ing process. This new unit assists October 16, 2017, is a new, free to use, ahead of schedule. It would not have occupational information in Canada, veterans by providing them with online career transition tool that been possible without the commit- which categorizes more than 30,000 possible public service opportuni- matches military occupations with ment from interdepartmental coop- occupational titles into groups that ties that match their skills and civilian occupations and job open- eration throughout this process,” said are organized according to skill types education, and also works with ings. MNET is short for Military BGen Mark Misener, the General Of- and levels. managers from across the public Occupational Structure ID (MOSID) to ficer leading the creation of the CAF The online tool, based on a United service to promote the training and National Occupational Classification Transition Group. “CAF members States Department of Labor applica- experiences of Canadian veterans (NOC) Equivalency Tool. often think little of the training and tion, was created and customized for for employment. To use MNET, CAF members and experiences that they have amassed Canadian military needs in large part Other components for MNET, such veterans just need to enter informa- during their careers and the weight using existing resources and there- as a military skills translator and a tion about their military career and it can carry over into the competitive fore at a low cost of $18,000. mobile app, will be introduced in the a matching civilian occupation with labour market.” “The small cost of this system, when coming months to continue enhanc- job description, as well as a link to rel- MNET is the result of coordinated you look at how it will simplify job ing member readiness for a successful evant civilian employment opportuni- efforts by the CAF’s Directorate of and personnel searches and make life military to civilian transition. ties on the Government of Canada’s Casualty Support Management, the easier for transitioning members, is re- Access to MNET is now available Job Bank is produced. Military Personnel Generation Learn- ally incredible,” said Capt (ret’d) Andy at: http://caface-rfacace.forces.gc.ca/ Employers are also able to use ing Support Centre, Veterans Affairs Choquette, one of MNET’s creators. mnet-oesc/. February 19, 2018 TRIDENT News 19 HMCS Calgary raises funds to fight cancer

By SLt M.X. Déry, MARPAC PA

Some ride bicycles for charity, while others prefer raising funds by grow- ing mustaches, but on board HMCS Calgary they are foregoing libations. The 4th annual Lose the Booze cam- paign by the BC Cancer Foundation is underway and the top fundraising team in the province is currently “On- ward”, the team created by Calgary’s own, as three of their members have been battling cancer this year. “I heard an ad for Lose the Booze on the radio,” said Lt(N) Sean Milley, the team’s creator and one of its captains. “I didn’t expect it to turn into what it did.” Lt(N) Milley was the Above Water Warfare Officer in Calgary when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer last year. “The speed on being told to [begin- ning] treatment was really fast,” said Lt(N) Milley. The cancer had been caught early and with rapid treat- ment, Lt(N) Milley’s longterm progno- sis is good and he is looking forward Team Onward in HMCS Calgary, 57mm main gun in the background. From left to right: Lt(N) Adam Thomson, Lt(N) Sonja to returning to sea. Maul-Wilson, SLt Sean Place, Adam Checketts, Team captain Lt(N) Sean Milley, Team captain Warrant Officer Steven Lewington, WO Steven Lewington was the senior Lt(N) Cass van Benthem Jutting, Dusty Johnston, Lt(N) Alex Johnston. Absent: 3rd team captain Lt(N) Stephen Tomlinson, who firefighter on Calgary was he was diag- was undergoing cancer treatment. nosed last March with thyroid cancer. SUBMITTED “We were sailing and I mentioned to the physician’s assistant that I was Lt(N) Stephen Tomlinson, Lt(N) of hours of high-intensity chemo- raise funds for cancer patient care and sweating at night,” said WO Lewington. Milley’s friend and colleague, was the therapy. research. “It is meant to be a bit tongue Once ashore, it was obvious to his Navigation Officer in Calgary when Luckily for Lt(N) Tomlinson, on top and cheek,” said Rachel Mitchell, doctor that something was wrong in he also came down with testicular of having the requisite dark sense of Special Development Officer for the BC his neck. cancer at nearly the same time, but humour that is necessary for life at Cancer Foundation. “You don’t need “I never thought in a million years was asymptomatic, which delayed sea, he has shipmates who are ready to have a specific skill set.” As cancer that I would have cancer,” said WO Lt(N) Tomlinson seeking aid. to help. Lt(N) Milley took on the role treatment evolves and new equipment Lewington. Lt(N) Tomlinson’s cancer was ex- of designated assistant, to help with is required for diagnostics and care, it Surgery took a few months, and tremely advanced when it was diag- administrative matters, so that Lt(N) can take some time for the government treatment is still ongoing, but the nosed months after Lt(N) Milley was Tomlinson could have time to deal to adopt this new technology. By fund- situation is looking positive. When well on the road to recovery. with his condition. ing new equipment first, its utility can Lt(N) Milley asked him about creating “[The cancer] would have been “I engaged the Navy through it all,” be proved, thus speeding up the process “Onward”, WO Lewington agreed to terminal a few years ago,” said Lt(N) said Lt(N) Tomlinson. “The unit sup- of mass adaption by the province. be one of the captains. Tomlinson. port I got was unequivocal.” As the One such item is the PET scanner, “It seemed like the right thing to Unlike Lt(N) Milley’s quick treat- third captain of the team, Tomlinson which was recently purchased for Vic- get into,” said WO Lewington. “Espe- ment, Lt(N) Tomlinson will require believes the Lose the Booze campaign toria for $5 million by the BC Cancer cially with what was happening with multiple surgeries to remove tumours is a natural fit. Foundation. Without this machine, Stephen.” throughout his body and hundreds “Giving up drinking takes at least patients needing a full body scan to one thing off the list,” added Lt(N) detect trace amounts of cancer left in Tomlinson, alluding the link between the body need to travel to the main- drinking as a risk factor for testicular land, something that can be difficult cancer. for someone undergoing cancer treat- “There is a stigma attached to this ment. Equipment, research and things kind of cancer,” said Lt(N) Tom- that improve patients’ quality of life linson, stating that he has made a are the foundations main concern. conscious decision to be vocal about “All our ads are sponsored, so there his situation and this form of can- is no expense,” said Mitchell. “Every cer. “Men need to not be afraid to get dollar raised goes to patient care and checked.” research.” Lose the Booze was modeled after You can follow the progress of On- the UK’s Dryathlon and is meant to ward online at www.losethebooze.ca

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What’s the score with local sports in your community? Send write-ups, photos, and results to Sports [email protected] Mariners men’s team wins Regional Hockey gold

By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

After falling short in the 2017 sea- son, the CFB Halifax Mariner’s Men’s team are once again CAF Atlantic Regional Hockey Champions. The Mariners took the gold medal with a 6-4 win over the Gagetown Warriors in the final game at the Fly- ers Arena at 12 Wing Shearwater on February 9. “It was a real team effort to make it happen. Probably half the players on the team are new for this year and we really came together as a team” said Mariners’ team captain LS Jamie Vautour, who played at the National Championship last year as an extra pick-up with the winning Gagetown team. LS Vautour also gave credit to team coach LS Rhys Davies Smith for his effort in leading practices and getting The CFB Halifax Mariners men’s team were gold-medal winners at the CAF Atlantic Regional Hockey Championship, held from the team together as often as possible. February 5-9 at the Shearwater Arena. Extra practice allowed for the group RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF to make up a lack of technical skill by focusing on speed and agility to score Earlier in the tournament, the Mari- The women’s side of the tourna- Regional Championship banner. goals, he said. ners claimed wins over Shearwater ment marked a shakeup in hockey for Both of Greenwood’s goals in the “It’s the first time I can remember (5-2) and Greenwood (4-2), along with a the Atlantic region, with the 14 Wing final game came from Avr Brooke that we ran practices all year and took tie against Gagetown (4-4), to win a bye Greenwood Raiders taking a 2-1 victory Taylor, with assists credited to Maj it this seriously, which was incredible. through to the finals. Top contributors over Gagetown in the championship Elizabeth van Oostrum, Cpl Jessica Lots of credit goes to the coach.” for Halifax through the round-robin game. Prior to the 2018 tournament, the Bruce and MCpl Ashley Barker. Scoring for the Mariners in the hard- portion included Maj Laaouan with Halifax Mariners women’s squad were The teams will now represent the At- fought championship game included 5 points on 4 goals and 1 assist, MS regional winners for five straight years. lantic Region when the CAF National LS Anton Manson with two goals, and Saunders with 4 points on 2 goals and “The whole team’s very excited to be Hockey Championship takes place at OS Triston Manson, LS Robert Sand- 2 assists, LS Vautour also with 2 goals going to nationals. We can’t wait,” said CFB Borden next month. The men’s ford, Maj Ali Laaouan, and MS Kevin and 2 assists, and OS Manson with 4 Greenwood team Captain Cpl Hannah tournament is scheduled for March 3-8 Saunders with one goal each. points on 1 goal and 3 assists. DeBoer after being handed the 2018 and the women’s runs from March 5-9.

Mariners assistant captain LS Anton Manson battles for the puck during the final Greenwood Raiders women’s team captain Cpl Hannah DeBoer gets ready to fire off a game against Gagetown. shot during the gold-medal game against the Gagetown Warriors. RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF February 19, 2018 TRIDENT Sports 21 Fitness and sports updates

By Trident Staff be made up of as many players as you Shearwater Gym, Mondays and – 4 p.m. For more information please wish, however, only three bowlers per Wednesdays 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. For more contact Lt(N) Morash @ 720-1341 or The CFB Halifax badminton team can bowl on a given day. DND information please contact Sgt Rick [email protected] team is looking for members to com- civilian employees are welcome, how- Austin, 720-1711 or rick.austin@ 12 Wing Shearwater drop-in bas- pete in the regional tournament in ever, will be required to pay the Com- forces.gc.ca ketball is available Wednesdays from Gagetown March 26-29, 2018. munity Rec user fee at the STADPLEX 12 Wing Shearwater Men’s Hock- 6-8 p.m. For more information please Currently there are two openings front desk. ey Team Coach/Manager needed. contact: Cpl Gagnon at 902-720-3214 or for males in the age category of 45+ Intersection/Drop-In Pickleball. Team Practices starting now. Mon- [email protected] and two openings for female players Come and learn a fun new sport. days 2 – 3:30 p.m. and Tuesdays 2:30 of any age. If interested, please contact PO2 Dylan Harrold at 721-8222. COTW/COTF Hockey are sched- uled for February 26-March 2 and March 26-30, respectively. Mega or individual competitions will be deter- mined based on total teams entered. Dates are TBC. More info to follow. Female hockey players wanted. All skill levels welcome. Come and learn the game and/or better your game in a supportive fun environ- ment. Practices: Shearwater, Mon- days 3:30-5 p.m. ; and Halifax Forum, Wednesdays, 12:30-2 p.m. If you are in- terested and want more information, please contact LS Robyn Nicholson at [email protected] CFB Halifax Women’s Basket- ball. If you’re looking for a fun and healthy way to keep the Christmas goodies at bay and stay active this winter season, check out women’s bas- ketball. No experience necessary. All abilities are welcome. Please contact Capt Rachel Nicholson at rachel.nich- [email protected] or call 902-720-1938 Fitness classes at sea for more info. Noon Rec Bowling League meets at the Stadacona Lanes in STADPLEX. Members of HMCS St. John’s participate in a Physical Training Class (PT) led by the embarked Personnel Support Program Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday fitness instructor while transiting the North Atlantic. 12 – 1 p.m. Shoes supplied. Teams can CPL TONY CHAND, FIS

Winter Olympics sports trivia, part 2

By Stephen Stone ter Olympics. 12. He won Canada's only Alpine skiing metre speed skating event. and Tom Thomson 5. In 2006 he became the oldest Cana- medal in , 2014.i 20. Which team won the first gold medal dian to win a gold medal when Brad 13. He defended his moguls 2010 gold in women's ice hockey at the Winter Questions Gushue recruited him to join his medal with a repeat performance at Olympics? 1. As a result of the judging scandal in curling team at the Olympics. Sochi. Answers on page 23 , 2002, Russian Skaters 6. After curling regained full medal 14. Her record as the youngest win- Elena Berezhnaya and Anton Sikha- status at the winter games in 1998, ner of gold in St. Moritz held for 74 rulidze were awarded co-gold medals she skipped Canada's team to a gold years. with this Canadian pair. medal defeating Denmark in the 15. 1960 marked the first year women 2. At the 1998 Nagano games this final. were allowed to compete in speed Canadian “stoner” snowboarder was 7. These 4 women made up Canada's skating. Who was the Russian disqualified and then had his gold two women team in 2010 woman who won the 500, 1000, 1500, medal re-instated because marijuana and won both gold and silver medals. and 3000 metre races in 1964? was not listed as a banned substance 8. He was an integral part in Canada's 16. Why did Mary Myers, Dianne at the time. double gold in ice hockey in 2002 at Holum, and Jennifer Fish all receive 3. This racer gained instant Salt Lake City. He did the Loonie silver medals at the 1968 winter folk hero status among Canadian thing. games in Grenoble? sports fans by celebrating with a big 9. In Alpine skiing he is the king of the 17. What did Terry Kubicka accomplish swig of beer after winning gold at hill with 8 medals – 4 gold 2 silver for the first time in figure skating the 2010 games in . He was and 2 bronze. during the competition in being interviewed live on television 10. This Croatian is the Queen of the in 1976? at the time. Alpine hill with six medals – 4 gold 18. When did the Jamaican Bobsled 4. In 2006 this Canadian skeleton racer and 2 silver. team make its debut? became the oldest Canadian to win 11. This Norwegian is definitely regal in 19. She was the first woman to win 3 an individual gold medal at the Win- the biathlon with 8 gold medals. consecutive gold medals in the 500 22 TRIDENT Sports February 19, 2018 Mariners basketball team looking for gold at CAF Regionals

By Ryan Melanson, and Pte Jonathan Ryer, but the full Trident Staff squad will have barely two weeks to practice, play a few city-league games After a dominant streak from and try to come together as a group. 2011-2014 that saw the CFB Halifax “We’ll take the two weeks we have Mariners take home four consecutive and up the intensity and hopefully we national titles, the men’s basketball can get everyone on the same page,” team has fallen short for the last Miller said. three years. They’re looking to return And as the men’s tournament takes to winning ways however, and that place at STADPLEX, a women’s Re- begins on February 21 when the CAF gional Development Camp will take Regional Basketball Championship place alongside it for the third year in kicks off in Halifax. a row. Hosted by the Dockyard Gym, “On paper we have a great roster the camp will see female members and we can really compete and have a from across the region work with chance to win,” said returning team Capt Russ Payne, Acadia Coach Kevin coach and PSP Fitness and Sports Duffie and MSVU Coach Mark For- Coordinator Kevin Miller. The possible ward for three days to further develop issue involves timing – with some play- their skills. The hope is to build up ers recently returning from deploy- to full regional and national tourna- ment and others away on course or due ments for CAF women’s basketball in to other factors, practice time has been the coming years. very limited in the weeks leading up to regionals. Miller said he expects both Gagetown and 14 Wing Greenwood to bring strong rosters to Halifax for the tournament, and that a gold medal at The CFB Halifax Mariners men’s basket- the regional level is far from guaran- ball team fell short against CFB Trenton teed, even if Halifax has taken it each in the finals of the CAF National Basket- year for more than a decade. ball Championship in 2017. They’ll shoot Returning for this year are standout for gold this year, but first need to get past players from previous seasons like the CAF Regionals, which begin Febru- Lt(N) Cody Brown, MS Mike Stainton, ary 21 at the STADPLEX Gym. Capt Nic Leger, LS Stephen Awalt, AVR RACHAeL ALLEN, CFB BORDEN IMAGERY

Playing hockey in Hamburg

RCN members currently deployed in HMCS St. John’s, participate in a hockey game with a local team from Hamburg, Germany during a port visit to Hamburg during Operation REASSURANCE on February 3, 2018. CPL TONY CHAND, FIS February 19, 2018 TRIDENT Sports 23

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Winter Olympics sports trivia, part 2

Questions on page 21 9. Kjetil Andrte Aamodt of Answers 10. Janica Kostelic 1. Jamie Sale and 11. Ole Einar Bjoerndalen 2. Ross Rebagliati 12. Jan Hudec 3. 13. Alexandre Bilodeaux 4. Duff Gibson, 39 years old 14. Sonje Henie 5. Russ Howard 15. Lidyia Pavlovna Skoblikova 6. Sandra Schmirler 16. They all finished the 500 metre reace 7. and Heather in 46.3 seconds. Moyse – gold (this team also won 17. He performed the first back flip in gold in Sochi); and competitive figure skating history. Shelley-Ann Brown – silver 18. 1988, Calgary 8. Trent Evans, the ice maker from Ed- 19. Bonnie Blair 145773 monton who embedded the mystical 20. The United States of America beat loonie at centre ice. Canada 3-1 for the gold. 24 TRIDENT News February 19, 2018

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