Monday August 23, 2021 Volume 55, Issue 17

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HMCS Oriole Centennial tour

HMCS Oriole, the ’s tall ship and oldest commissioned ship, is embarked on a tour of At- lantic in celebration of its 100-year anniversary. Oriole recently participated in the opening festivities of the iconic Chester Race Week alongside the Bluenose II on August 11. Along with other stops in Nova Scotia, the ship has also recently visited Saint John, New Brunswick and Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. HMCS ORIOLE 2 TRIDENT NEWS AUGUST 23, 2021

HMCS Shawinigan returned home to HMC Dockyard in Halifax on August 9 after a successful Operation CARIBBE deployment. MARLANT PA HMCS Shawinigan home after Operation CARIBBE Crewmembers commended for record-breaking counter-narcotics efforts By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff

There was much to celebrate at 2, Shawinigan has been on a ten-week by everyone on this team. But none The results of this most recent count- HMC Dockyard As HMCS Shawinigan deployment in the Caribbean Sea with of this surprises me, knowing what I er-narcotics operation demonstrates returned to Halifax on August 9 — a Operation CARIBBE, Canada’s con- know about all these sailors,” he added. the strength that comes from working successful and historic counter-nar- tribution to a US-led multi-national “I’m proud of them, and you should together, said MGen Paul Ormsby, Ca- cotics operation as part of Operation counter-narcotics operation under be proud of what they’ve done. Their nadian Defence Attaché in Washington. CARIBBE, along with the ship arriv- Joint Interagency Task Force South unwavering professionalism alongside “We know that no nation can do it ing to handmade signs and hugs from (JIATFS). our partners made this happen.” alone and we know that we are stron- Working with the The effort represents the largest ger together,” he said. Law Enforcement illicit drug offload in Detachment (LEDET) Coast Guard history, of the United States said VAdm Steven Coast Guard (USCG) Poulin, Atlantic area Southeast, the crew of commander with the Shawinigan intercept- US Coast Guard. ed nearly 2,800 kg of “It’s historic. It’s the cocaine, worth an esti- result of the combined mated $70 million USD, efforts of our inter- in four interdictions in agency partners and a the Caribbean Sea. dedicated international The first two raids coalition,” he said. “I took place between July want to congratulate 12 and 13, and resulted and thank Canada in the seizure of almost for their efforts. The 1,350 kg of cocaine. An- Canadian government The ship’s company of HMCS Shawinigan is seen with other 675 kg of cocaine and the Canadian suspected illegal drug contraband seized during Operation Sailors and U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detach- was seized on July 18 defence force brings an CARIBBE in the Caribbean Sea on July 21. ment (LEDET) members aboard HMCS Shawinigan deploy after crewmembers incredible capability CAF PHOTO on the Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to encounter a boarded a small vessel, in defeating transna- vessel of interest suspected of carrying illegal contraband family and friends at one of the first with an additional 774 kg intercepted in tional organized crime. during Operation CARIBBE on July 21. in-person reunions since the beginning another raid on July 21. I’m grateful to HMCS CAF PHOTO of the pandemic. “As you can imagine, finding a small Shawinigan, that they “Everyone knows in the military that boat in the Caribbean that does not could be here as well to showcase Cana- After a successful completion of their we’re only who we are because of the want to be found is like looking for a da’s commitment.” mission, Cdr Sanson said the ship’s strength behind us and that’s our fam- needle in a haystack,” said Cdr Sanson, As part of Operation CARIBBE, the company was looking forward to a well- ilies, so I think having everybody here speaking at a news conference held by Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) support earned rest at home. to welcome us home like this gives you US and Canadian officials on August multinational efforts to address drug “Everyone is really happy to be that tingle up your spine,” said Cdr Bill 5 at Port Everglades in Florida, where trafficking in the Caribbean and off reunited with their families… and get Sanson, Commanding Officer of HMCS the drugs were off-loaded. the Pacific coast of Central America by back to normal a little bit. They really Shawinigan. “Four seizures in ten days is ex- providing naval and air capabilities to deserve it.” Since leaving its homeport on June traordinary, as is the effort put forth detect and monitor suspect activities. TRIDENT NEWS AUGUST 23, 2021 3

RAdm Brian Santarpia, centre, Commander of Maritime Forces Atlantic and Joint Task Force Atlantic, presided over a change of command ceremony for Canadian Fleet Atlantic on August 3, between outgoing Commander Cmdre Richard Feltham, left, and the incoming Commander, Cmdre Christopher Robinson. MARLANT PA

Submariner takes command of Canada’s Atlantic Fleet By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff

Cmdre Richard Feltham handed over Retiring from a 36-year career with officers, RAdm Santarpia also pointed mony is really about all of the people Command of Canadian Fleet Atlantic the Navy, Cmdre Feltham will remain to the fleet, and its sailors, as the heart who are here on the jetty, who won’t be to Cmdre Christopher Robinson at a as part of the Defence team as Mar- of such occasions. speaking today...it’s about the fleet.” change of command ceremony held on itime Forces Atlantic’s Director of “The responsibility of command is Aug. 3 in Halifax at the dockyard’s NB Naval Force Readiness. immense, it’s all consuming and it’s Jetty, with HMCS Montreal as a back- Commending Cmdre Feltham as a about serving,” he said. “This cere- drop. compassionate leader who “always bal- Presiding over the ceremony, RAdm ances the needs of the sailors with the Brian Santarpia, Commander Maritime needs of the Navy,” RAdm Santarpia Forces Atlantic and Joint Task Force said he is looking forward to working Atlantic, noted it as one of the largest with the incoming Commander — in-person events held at the base since Cmdre Christopher Robinson — who the beginning of the COVID-19 pan- comes to the position after serving as demic. Director General of Naval Force Devel- “We’ve come so far as a community, opment since June 2019. as a city, as a province and as a country. Cmdre Robinson, who grew up in It’s just so special to be here,” he said. Hudson, Quebec, began his military “For so long, over the last two years, career as Combat Engineer with the we’ve been doing these events without Canadian Army Reserves and has been families and without friends and the a Naval Warfare Officer for almost fact that we can do this today really three decades, serving aboard Cana- means a lot.” dian submarines Onondaga, Ojibwa, In his farewell address, Cmdre Victoria, Corner Brook and Windsor. Feltham said his command began “We are very lucky to be getting an “with a bang” as the fleet prepared officer of this quality,” said RAdm San- for Cutlass Fury 2019, only to have the tarpia. “Chris brings a great amount of schedule for the Canadian-led interna- tactical expertise and experience in one tional exercise disrupted by Hurricane of the most difficult things our Navy Dorian. A welcome return to “routine” has, he has commanded submarines.” soon gave way to the global pandemic In his address to the fleet, Cmdre and restrictions, a situation that was Robinson reflected on various tech- particularly hard on members of the nological changes and the changing Navy and their families, he said — even nature of conflict itself, concluding by more so after the Stalker 22 Cyclone he- saying that ultimately it’s the people licopter tragedy that killed six Canadi- who are key to the Navy’s success. an Armed Forces members on April 29, “We have a great deal of information 2020, while on deployment with HMCS but we still need to determine what is Fredericton. relevant and what is not. We must be “All families across the country have able to create effective environments had to deal with difficulty and chal- not traditionally impacted by naval lenges due to the pandemic but here forces. So technology plays a part, but I today I’d like to highlight the sacrifices submit that it’s the leadership and pro- made by our sailors and their families, fessionalism of our teams that are the who not only trained in quarantine, but winning factor…. we need efficient and deployed for six-month voyages, never effective crews who enjoy their roles.” adventuring further away from the ship While the change of command cer- than a brief walk on the jetty, if lucky,” emony is an important event marking said Cmdre Feltham. the passing of command between two 4 TRIDENT NEWS AUGUST 23, 2021

www.tridentnewspaper.com Face of Base: Max Murphy By Shalini Deshwal, Editor: Ryan Melanson CFB Halifax PA [email protected] (902) 427-4235 We are thrilled to introduce this week’s Face of Base: Max- Reporter: Joanie Veitch well (Max) Murphy! Max is the Video Editor for Formation [email protected] Imaging Services (FIS) at CFB Halifax. Originally from Cor- (902) 427-4238 ner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Max joined the CAF Editorial Advisor: Margaret Conway in 1987, spending two years in the infantry reserve before [email protected] transferring into the Air Force as an Aviation Technician. 902-721-0560 A decade later in 2000, Max became an Imagery Technician after taking multiple video training courses. Editorial Advisor: Ariane Guay-Jadah [email protected] After his release from the Forces in 2017, Max joined the team at FIS as a civilian. He had been interested in video 902-721-8341 since a child, and after leaving the military he longed to get www.tridentnewspaper.com back into video work. Trident is an authorized military publication distributed Today, Max’s job as video editor includes producing prod- across Canada and throughout the world every second ucts for internal and external audiences. Most of the video Monday, and is published with the permission of Rear Admiral Brian Santarpia, Commander, Joint Task Force content he edits is used for training or public communica- Atlantic. The Editor reserves the right to edit, condense or reject copy, photographs or advertising to achieve the tions through social media. Recently, FIS played a significant aims of a service newspaper as defined by the Interim role in communicating to the public the Royal Canadian Canadian Forces Newspapers Policy dated April 11, 2005. Deadline for copy and advertising is 10 a.m., 11 Navy’s acceptance of the newest Artic and Offshore Patrol business days prior to the publication date. Material must Ship, the future HMCS Margaret Brooke. Max was part of be accompanied by the contributor’s name, address and phone number. Opinions and advertisements printed the team making the events accessible for the public to see in Trident are those of the individual contributor or what was happening. advertiser and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or endorsements of the DND, the Editor or the Publisher. Fun fact! Max used to be an active musician playing and writing his own songs. He even released a CD called UPA- Le Trident est une publication militaire autorisée par le contre-amiral Brian Santarpia, Commandant la force LONG, a collection of music about being a Newfoundlander opérationnelle interarmées de l‘Atlantique, qui est living up along, (in Mainland Canada). Happy to have you as distribuée partout au Canada et outremer les lundis Max Murphy toutes les quinzaines. Le rédacteur en chef se réserve part of our Defence family, Max! SUBMITTED le droit de modifier, de condenser ou de rejeter les articles, photographies ou annonces publicitaires jugées contraires aux objectifs d’un journal militaire selon la définition donnée à politique temporaire des journaux des forces canadiennes. L’heure de tombée des annonces publi- citaires ou des articles est fixée à 1000 le jeudi précédant la semaine de publication. Les textes peuvent être soumis en français ou en anglais; ils doivent indiquer le nom, l’adresse et le numéro de téléphone du collaborateur. Les opinions et les annonces publicitaires imprimées par le Trident sont celles des collaborateurs et Padre’s Corner: The Integrity Test agents publicitaires et non nécessairement celles de la rédaction, du MDN ou de l’éditeur. By Padre Lt(N) Stephen Cogswell,

Annual Subscription (25 issues): Chaplain, 12 Wing Shearwater • NS: $37.38 ($32.50 + 15 % HST) • ON, NB & NFLD: $36.73 ($32.50 + 13% HST) • BC: $36.40 ($32.50 + 12% HST) Ask yourself this question: what’s auto-body shop and it wasn’t going to than a $500 insurance deductible; I • Remainder of Canada: $34.13 ($32.50 + GST) your integrity worth? And by “integri- be a cheap fix for either vehicle, but if I knew that my wife and kids had wit- • United States: $45 US ty,” I mean your values, your principles, didn’t pay the repair bill out of pocket, nessed honesty and integrity lived-out • Abroad: $65 US your honesty, and your commitment to it would affect my insurance. More in real time; and I knew that God, not Courier address: 2740 Barrington Street, actually live by those things. So, how frustration and more justification for to mention the owner of a smashed car, Halifax, N.S. much is that worth for you? feeling so. Why was this even my issue was honoured through it. B3K 5X5 Recently, I had to ask myself that in the first place? Wasn’t ittheir fault Some ancient words from the Chris- Publication Mail Agreement No. 40023785 very question, and it literally came with that they parked their vehicle on an tian scriptures serve to guide my think- Return undelivered Canadian address to: a price tag; $500. But there’s a story that already-too-narrow, busy street, and ing and behaviour, “Better to be poor Trident Newspaper Bldg. S-93 goes with it. didn’t even bother to flip the side-view and honest than to be dishonest and a PO Box 99000 Station Forces, Halifax, NS B3K 5X5 Early one morning I was doing the mirror in? What were they expecting fool. (Proverbs 19:1)” Return Postage Guaranteed ISN 0025-3413 school drop-offs, traffic was heavy and to happen? In fact, it’s really their fault Because at the end of the day, at the even the side streets were plugged with more than mine. Not. My. Problem. At end of the posting or deployment, at the Circulation: Minimum 8,500 parked cars on either side. Essentially least that’s what I was trying to con- end of our career, yes, even at the end the traffic on those streets was relegat- vince myself to believe. of our lives, all that we really have is ed to one-at-a-time through the narrow And then, a moment of clarity. To our integrity. Did the people around us openings, with drivers from either do nothing would betray my integrity. actually trust us? Were we reliable and direction hesitant as to who goes first. And that moment came when I was honest and faithful? Because most of Not far from the school I caught a break confronted with a question: what is my us, religious or not, would agree that it in the traffic and seized my opportunity integrity actually worth, and, (as a per- would be preferable to be poor & honest to make it to the next block. So, I went son of faith) could I be at peace with my than to be a dishonest fool. for it. Bang! In an instant my passen- decision before my Creator? In no time, And I fully expected the story would ger side mirror practically exploded. I had my answer. end there. Happily so. I would take my It seems I was a bit too close to that Still none too pleased, I saddled-up proverbial medicine, pay the deductible parked car after all. and drove back to the scene of the and ensure that the parked car was So, I finished the school-run and be- crime (this time armed with a ¾ dried properly repaired. But then an interest- grudgingly circled back to leave a note out Crayola marker and a gnarly piece ing thing happened. Later that evening, under the wiper blade of the damaged of scrap paper), quickly parked nearby, I had a phone call from the owner of the car. As cruel luck would have it, this wrote my confession note and discreet- parked car. His response? “Hey buddy, particular morning was the one time ly secured it under the driver’s side it’s all good, I just really appreciate that I had neither a pen nor anything wiper blade. you being honest. Don’t worry about to write on anywhere in my vehicle. So, I hastily returned to my car and it, these things happen. Let’s just call it I drove back home where my fuming drove off. And a funny – not unexpected even.” over the whole situation began in – thing happened. A peaceful content- Who knows, maybe there’s something earnest. Before long, I was completely ment settled over me. And it was good. I about this integrity thing that’s a bit engulfed in my own frustration & irrita- knew that I had passed the test; I knew contagious? tion at what had happened. I called an that my integrity was worth far more TRIDENT NEWS AUGUST 23, 2021 5 RCN’s In-Out Routine Signature Sheet digitized to save time By RCN PA

Sailors will no longer have to spend Ironically, this project started prior to How it works the member notifying them that the hours tromping around trying to get COVID-19 restrictions, but the team The member fills out the In-/Out Base Orderly Room has started pro- signatures on paper to transfer in and was able to continue its efforts through Routine Member Data Entry PDF cessing the In-/Out Routine request out of Canadian Forces Bases (CFB) the use of teleconferencing.” form, accessible from either a DWAN and that they will receive the finalized Esquimalt, B.C., and Halifax. It would have been nearly impos- or personal computer, and emails it to signature sheet when all sections The Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) In- sible to automate the overall in-out the Base Orderly Room in Halifax or have signed it. It also goes back to the Out Routine Signature Sheet has been routine process from all sections into Esquimalt. respective Base Orderly Room for final digitized. a single solution without causing huge Using the data in the member’s sub- administration. “The old in-out routine process was disruptions across the Navy and other mission, the respective Base Orderly “The current solution will facilitate labour intensive and required the government sections, according to Cdr Room creates a new PDF with digital RCN members transferring in or out of transferring member to fill out a paper Thompson. As well, some of those sys- signature blocks enabled. The new PDF Halifax or Esquimalt bases only,” says form and take it from one section to tems are already slated to be updated or is uploaded to the In-/Out Routine area Cdr Thompson. “The anticipated vol- another,” explains Commander (Cdr) replaced as part of other projects. of the base’s SharePoint website-based ume is 2,000 to 3,000 members per year Dan Thompson, a Digital Program He says digitizing this part of the collaboration system. Each section on including Regular and Reserve forces.” Manager with the RCN’s Digital Navy system will save time and allow sailors base that is required to sign the mem- In the next phase of this product, the organization. ” to focus more on other things during ber’s form now does so digitally via Digital Team is planning to include all At the request of CFB Esquimalt’s this hectic period. SharePoint, freeing the member from units of both bases that report up to Base Commander at the time, Captain “It’s quicker, with less need for face the time-consuming process of walking the formation commanders into the (Navy) Sam Sader, the Digital Team to face, and reduces the waiting time at from section to section to have his or solution. began looking at ways to simplify the the various stations,” says Cdr Thomp- her form signed manually. process using the newest technology. son. An automatic email is generated for

Keep sun safety in mind all year round By PSP Health Promotion

Sun safety is not just a summer “Is it one and done? I put it on and I thing, those UV rays come at us all year am good to go for the day?” round and unprotected skin increases No, re-apply every 2 hours, after a your risk of developing a range of skin swim, or if you notice you are sweating. cancers. Health Promotion answers It is possible to use up a whole bottle your questions. within a weekend! “I have never used sunscreen or only “The sun isn’t particularly hot today. on occasion.” I don’t really need to worry about it Older populations grew up during a today, do I?” time when not much was known about Temperature has very little to do skin damage from the sun, so they are with it. A hazy day or time spent out often most at risk because they never on water can reflect the sun’s UV rays really developed an appreciation for back at you, leaving you at greater the concern of sun damage and the risk of sunburn because you are not habit of regularly using sunscreen. necessarily feeling the effects until far You may have adopted this behaviour too late. Sunscreen is important in the from your parents, but knowing the winter months as well! risks of increased exposure, you now Changing our thinking to consider have options! (PSP has FREE sunscreen daily sunscreen use 365 days of the year available!) is a great way to minimize risk. As we age, we may also be using med- Again, PSP has FREE sunscreen ications that further increase sun risks, available! SPF 50 for Adults and Chil- so be sure to check any medications dren, as well as Infant sunscreen. Call you may be using to determine if there 902-721-4956 to pick up enough for your are any adverse effects you should be unit! aware of. “How much sunscreen should I use?” Adults can expect to use about one ounce, — or enough to fill a shot glass — to fully cover their body, or about a PSP Halifax currently has free bottles of sunscreen available, while supplies last. tablespoon per large body part. Don’t SUBMITTED forget to apply to the tops of your feet, your neck, your ears and the top of your head. To put it in perspective, the 237 ml bottles we have available contain about 8 applications! 6 TRIDENT NEWS AUGUST 23, 2021

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On HMCS Winnipeg’s flight deck on additional training. August 9, dressed in their Salt and Pep- Combat Operators can request the pers (N3B), two Sailors First Class were course once they attain the S1 rank, promoted to the rank of Master Sailor and have the recommendation from by Cmdre David Mazur, Commander their Commanding Officer and career Canadian Fleet Pacific. manager, says CPO2 Warren Beattie, While it might seem an ordinary pro- Chief NCIOP with Sea Training Pacific motion, it was anything but that. and acting Fleet SAAC. He is a qualified S1 Venkarlo Cornes and S1 Nicholas SAC who joined the navy at an entry Sanders, promoted to Acting Master level position in 2005 and achieved his Sailor (MS) in rank and posted to Ship- SAC qualification four years later. bourne Air Controllers (SAC) billets, He says the promotion and pay hike are heading off on a six-month deploy- are a reward to these sailors for doing ment with Winnipeg and its embarked additional stressful and highly skilled Cyclone helicopter this week. Their job work. and title is a NATO qualification grant- “It is an effort to bolster the low num- ed to Combat Operators from the naval bers on board our ships with the intent trades of Naval Combat Information to make the SAC billets more attractive Officer, Naval Electronics Sensor Oper- to our Combat Operators in that they ator, and Sonar Operator that complete will be promoted ahead of their peers a voluntary course. Once members to the rank of Acting Master Sailor,” he complete the course and are posted to says. a SAC billet and employed as an air The three months coursing is very controller on board an HMC ship, they intensive, he adds. The job itself is sim- are promoted to Acting MS. ilar to a regular air traffic controller, Qualified Shipbourne Air Controller but SAC’s have the added responsibility sailors of Maritime Forces Atlantic are and pressure of providing tactical or also being promoted. radar control when pilots and their The fast-track promotion and sub- air crews are not capable of detecting stantial pay hike are sanctioned by the threats. Navy to address the shortfall of Ship- The promotion to the MS ranks Pacific Fleet Commander Cmdre David Mazur, second from right, visited HMCS bourne Air Controllers on warships. comes with an estimated $3,000 a year Winnipeg on August 9 to promote sailors posted to Shipbourne Air Controllers billets The goal is to entice other Combat pay increase. to the rank of Acting Master Sailor. Operators to follow suit and take the SUBMITTED

Defence Women’s Advisory Group benefiting from engaged members By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff

The MARLANT Defence Women’s from Darlene Sabadoz, who started as Becoming a good coach takes time for various initiatives and locations to Advisory Organization (DWAO) held a Finance Officer with DND 21 years and practice, Sabadoz said, but it starts “create opportunities for those mem- its quarterly meeting online on July 22, ago and now works as a full-time coach with learning to be more present in a bers who would like to engage more,” reviewing a number of ongoing initia- with the Integrated Conflict and Com- conversation and listening — staying Scothorn said. tives and inviting in a guest speaker plaint Management program. curious and gently challenging any LCdr Jen McGean, Base Comptroller from Department of National Defence Listing statistics that demonstrate generalizations that come up — as well and a member of DWAO who is taking headquarters in Ottawa. the positive impact coaching can have as taking note of what’s not being said. on the role of Projects and Initiatives Civilian co-chair Holly Scothorn throughout an organization — such Starting an informal group coaching Officer with the group, arranged the began the meeting with a quick sum- as improved team functioning and circle can help people develop their presentation on coaching. mary of several policies the group is increased engagement — Sabadoz said own coaching skills and “promotes a While coaching programs often focus currently working on — ranging from good coaching encourages people to coaching culture” within an organiza- on senior leaders within an organiza- maternity uniforms to parking space find their own answers to whatever tion, Sabadoz said. “We’re talking about tion, learning effective coaching skills signage for expectant mothers, along problem they’re facing. changing behaviours and that can be benefits all — especially for a group with identifying safe and accessible “You’re not providing advice, you difficult. It’s not easy to change the way such as DWAO, as it works to build a lactation spaces for nursing mothers. don’t have to be an expert in a particu- we’ve always done things.” network and provide support to wom- “There’s a lot of really good stuff lar subject matter to be a good coach,” The DWAO group currently has en. “Leadership is important at all happening. We have such a strong Sabadoz said. “Good coaching is the about 85 members, with a mix of both levels,” LCdr McGean said. membership and I’m truly thankful to process of listening and questioning. military and civilian members from the work with so many amazing people,” It’s not about fixing the problem; we local Defence community. Along with she said. help the person find their own solution the group chairs, lead positions and Attendees heard a presentation to their problem.” points of contact are being established 8 TRIDENT NEWS AUGUST 23, 2021 HMCS sails with Indo-Pacific partners on Exercise TALISMAN SABRE By Capt Jeffrey Klassen, HMCS Calgary

HMCS Calgary operated with partner The ship, along with its embarked and interopera- navies off the coast of Australia late Cyclone Helicopter, participated in an- bility with part- July during the Australian and Amer- ti-submarine warfare, air defence, com- ner nations. ican led Exercise (Ex) TALISMAN munications, and surface-to-surface On Op SABRE 2021. During this two week-long warfare exercises. TALISMAN SABRE PROJECTION massive multi-element joint exercise, 21 culminated in a multi-day simulated since February, Calgary honed a variety of task force war scenario where Calgary acted as an HMCS Calgary skills and improved interoperability escort for Expeditionary Strike Group has visited with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), 7 as other ships performed an amphibi- Indonesia, the United Sates Navy (USN), Japan ous assault ashore. Singapore, Viet- Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), “By taking part in Exercise TALIS- nam, Brunei, and the Republic of Korea Navy. MAN SABRE, Calgary is helping to and Guam. ensure Canada Because of is ready and able COVID-19 pro- to work with our tocols, the ship allies to promote has not been peace and main- able to conduct tain a free and regular port Boatswains from HMCS Calgary stand at ease on the ship’s quar- open Indo-Pacif- visits and this terdeck during the departure from Darwin, Australia on July 11 ic,” said HMCS meant greater CPL LYNETTE AI DANG, HMCS CALGARY Calgary’s Com- emphasis on manding Officer, Cooperative amount of seizures, and most amount Commander Mark Deployments at sea with the RAN, the of illicit narcotics seized by any ship on O’Donohue. USN, the Royal Brunei Navy, and the a rotation in the history of the deploy- The ship’s JMSDF. ment. participation in In the spring, as part of the same Ex TALISMAN SABRE happens ev- the Ex occurred deployment, HMCS Calgary was in the ery two years and is the largest bilater- while it makes its Arabian Sea for the counter terrorism al combined training activity between way through the mission Op ARTEMIS, where they the Australian Defence Force and the Indo-Pacific on conducted maritime interdiction and United States Military. This year the A view from HMCS Calgary of USS America, an amphibious Operation (Op) security operations with the 34-nation exercise’s peak activities ran from July assault ship and the lead of her class from the United States PROJECTION, an coalition Combined Maritime Forces 18-31. Calgary is expected to return to Navy, and HMAS Parramatta, an Anzac-class frigate from the operation focused and Canadian-led Combined Task Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt at the Royal Australian Navy, as the ships maintain their position in on Canada’s com- Force 150. end of August. formation with other ships on July 22 in the Coral Sea during mitment to global On Op ARTEMIS, HMCS Calgary was Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 2021. peace and security incredibly successful and broke the CPL LYNETTE AI DANG, HMCS CALGARY and building ties record for largest heroin seizure, most

HMCS Calgary deployment continues off New Zealand

S1 Liam Wright, a Boatswain aboard HMCS Cal- gary, on force protection duty as the ship sails out of Auckland, New Zealand during Operation PROJEC- TION on August 10. The visit to New Zealand came at the tail end of Calgary’s deployment, and involved refueling, training exercises with the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), and a quick port visit ashore in Auckland. “Ship visits like this are a practical rep- resentation of the strong working relationship the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has with the Canadian armed forces. They are also a demonstration of New Zealand and Canada’s active engagement and pres- ence in the Pacific,” said RAdm David Proctor, Chief of the RNZN, in a press release. CPL LYNETTE AI DANG, HMCS CALGARY TRIDENT NEWS AUGUST 23, 2021 9 Heroic naval pilot honoured at BC Aviation Museum By Peter Mallett, The Lookout Staff

A lasting tribute to Second World National Defence. Representatives of nieces, and his great great nieces Nyah, Forces Pacific. Flying overhead during War naval pilot Robert Hampton Gray the Gray family included Dr. Anne Niobe, and Nahla Clarke. Representing the ceremony were six vintage aircraft. was officially unveiled Aug. 8 at the BC George, Robert Hampton Gray’s niece; the Royal Canadian Navy was RAdm The unveiling of the pillars was emo- Aviation Museum in Sidney. Marcia and Mary George, his great Angus Topshee, Commander Maritime tional for Terry Milne and MS (Ret’d) On Aug. 4, 1945, Lt Gray, flying Joe Buczkowski, who worked behind , left British carrier the scenes for years lobbying and HMCS Formidable with a fleet of Cor- fundraising to bring concrete honour sairs to attack Japanese naval vessels to this war hero. in Onagawa Bay. “With few friends and family mem- He sunk the Etorofu-class escort ship bers left who knew ‘Hammy’ Gray, it Amakusa before his plane crashed into was felt that if any lasting tribute was the bay. to be created for the only BC pilot ever Residing at the museum entrance, awarded the and the the three pillars show Gray in uniform, last Canadian so honoured, now was detailing a full list of his titles, awards, the time,” says Milne, who volunteers and citations etched in the stone. It at the BC Aviation Museum. also includes a description of his life Buczkowski said the moment and military service, and a grayscale brought a sense of relief that his painting of Gray’s final battle, painted dream had become a reality. by renowned Canadian aviation artist “So many people in the community Don Connolly. To round off the monu- have also worked hard to make this ment is a stone bench with the names dream become a reality,” he says. of committee members and key donors “Now people can finally realize the sig- who worked to bring it to fruition. nificance of the contributions veterans Despite the physical distancing and who come before us have made.” mask protocols in place, dozens of Monuments to Gray also exist in veterans, dignitaries, and high-ranking Halifax and Onagawa, Japan, the only military personnel were in attendance, memorial dedicated to a Foreign Ser- including Consul General of the State LGen Alexander Meinzinger (left), Commander of the , and vice member on Japanese soil. of Japan in Vancouver, Takashi Hatori; Mr.David Jackson, President of BC Aviation Museum Society, participate in the un- In another tribute, the Royal Cana- Commander Royal Canadian Air Force veiling ceremony during the Lieutenant Robert Hampton Gray Memorial Dedication dian Navy will name its sixth Arctic LGen Alexander Meinzinger; and Mary Ceremony, at the BC Aviation Museum, North Saanich, British Columbia on August 8. Offshore Patrol Ship after Gray. Collins, former Associate Minister of S1 SISI XU, MARPAC IMAGING SERVICES

NATO reaffirms commitment to Black Sea security during Romania visit

Vice Admiral Keith Blount, Commander of NATO Allied Maritime Command, along with members of his staff, visited Romania in late July to meet with government officials and military leaders. Admiral Blount addressed an audience of more than one hundred officers at the Romanian National Defence University on how the deterrence and defence of the Black Sea fits into NATO’s wider thinking on the protection of the Euro-Atlantic area. As part of NATO’s efforts, the Roy- al Canadian Navy has routinely conducted operations and participated in exercises in the Black Sea region in recent years. The latest, Exercise Sea Breeze 21 in Ukraine, in- volved RCN clearance divers from both coasts and members of the Naval Tactical Operations Group (NTOG) working alongside partners from more than 30 nationals, including Romania. MARCOM PA 10 TRIDENT NEWS AUGUST 23, 2021

The couple now packages and delivers their fresh produce to families and veterans in need across Nova Scotia. JOANIE VEITCH, TRIDENT STAFF

Veteran Farm Project: healing through nature and nurture By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff

Before they bought the site in 2018, she’s always known the value of time — they organize all of that end of it so ing horticulture therapy programs and the property Jessica Miller and her spent in nature. Now released from the it is completely private — and every books on mindful garden layout and husband Steve Murgatroyd now op- military, she was struggling — trying to Wednesday we set everything up for purposeful planting, she thought care- erate as the Veteran Farm Project in deal with both her injuries and ongoing packaging on Thursday morning and fully about how to “build” the structure Hants County had been abandoned for trauma following a damaging situation delivery Thursday afternoon,” ex- of the farm while keeping needs of the several years; the farmhouse was dilap- on board ship that resulted in sexual plained Monica Collicutt, the farm’s women volunteers in mind — many of idated and the seven-acres it sat on was assault charges and a court martial office manager. “It’s such rewarding whom are dealing with trauma related overgrown. hearing. work. This is my first year working to PTSD and other events they dealt As they cleared the debris to make Working on the farm, Miller was with the project and it’s the most re- with during their time of military space for vegetable boxes and garden experiencing first-hand the healing and warding thing I’ve ever done.” service. beds, Murgatroyd built a small potting recovery that comes from being out- “In a typical farm you try to get as shed and Miller planted seeds. doors, planting the early seeds of the much out of the land as possible and Recently released from a 21-year Veteran Farm Project. use all the space, but we’re not about career in the military, Miller was strug- The idea for the project began to take that,” she said, looking out over the gling with injuries — both physical and root and grow after Miller heard of raised garden beds and “hooped” mental, and hoping to find a place to some veterans and their families who greenhouses. “We’re about healing and heal and recover. She laughs now at the were struggling financially and not coming together as a tribe of women. memory of the ramshackle property able to buy nutritious food. Harvesting We support each other… that’s our they saw that spring day at Sweet’s produce from her new garden, she put purpose. The food that we grow is the Corner. together food packages with vegetables by-product of that.” “It was in rough shape. It had been for delivery, thinking deeply as she Encouraged to take on jobs that suit abandoned for years and was derelict,” worked about the ever-enlarging circle them best, volunteers do everything she said. “I knew it would be a lot of of benefits that comes from working from general farm work to packaging work, but I fell in love with it pretty outdoors, planting seeds and digging in up the veterans deliveries to selling much at first sight.” dirt. produce and other items from the farm Miller had worked as a medic with Reflecting on the challenges many stand. Some lead yoga sessions or Canadian Forces Health Services people face after being released from bread-making workshops, while others Centre (Atlantic), served on RCN ships, the military — especially women — — like Emily Wensel — have tapped and completed a tour in Afghanistan. Miller began thinking about how she into their artistic skills, creating small Murgatroyd had also served in Afghan- could help other individuals like her, watercolours that have proven popular istan, and Bosnia before that, but it was and the veteran community at large. at the farm stand. in 2015 — at home in Nova Scotia, on Feeling a sense of purpose, she “I don’t know where I’d be without the highway near Truro — where he reached out to Valerie Mitch- this place, to be honest,” Wensel said. lost the lower half of his left leg after a ell-Veinotte, executive director of the “When I first started here I was super car sideswiped him on his motorcycle. Royal Canadian Legion’s Nova Scotia/ lost. I was dealing with PTSD and had Turning the rundown farm into Nunavut Command, for support. to stop work. Working at the farm gave something workable meant long days of Now, four years later, those early me a sense of purpose again. I get up hard labour, but not long into that first seeds have grown into a project that in the morning and I have a place to go, Jessica Miller, pictured, and her husband year the structure of their farm began benefits many, as the Veteran Farm and knowing what we do here is help- Steve Murgatroyd operate the Veteran to take shape. Not knowing yet how Project works with the Legion to iden- ing veterans in need, I feel like I’m still Farm Project in Hants County. much this small patch of green space tify veteran families and individuals in being of service.” JOANIE VEITCH, TRIDENT STAFF would expand in its scope — Miller al- need — harvesting, packaging and de- For more information about the Vet- ready sensed their “retirement project” livering fresh farm produce to 40 fam- eran Farm Project, visit www.veteran- might grow into something entirely ilies and 150 individuals in mainland Working with a small group of 10 to farmproject.com. different. Nova Scotia, and another 30 families in 12 volunteers — mostly women — Mill- Having studied environmental Cape Breton. er has created what’s best described as management in university, Miller said “We have our list from the Legion a healing farm and garden. Research- TRIDENT NEWS AUGUST 23, 2021 11 443 Squadron honours Sea King history with ‘Gate Guardian’ By Maj Philip Dodge, 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron

443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron ations Unit (Pacific). COVID-19 and the has a new guardian at the facility limited space to display the helicopter entrance – a beautifully preserved Sea offered a few challenges. RPOps and King helicopter. Farmer Construction Ltd worked with On July 7, the CH12417 Gate Guard- the Squadron to design and construct ian was dedicated by the Squadron’s the pedestal concrete pad, hardscape Commanding Officer, LCol Ryan retaining wall, and subcontract the Sexsmith, and Honourary Colonel Mike recessed LED lighting installation to Sudul, along with the placement of a illuminate CH12417 during night time time capsule. hours. The time capsule will be opened on Preparing the helicopter for its new the 50th anniversary commemorating role was left to the Gate Guardian team the Sea King’s final flight with the members. As the lead aircraft struc- Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), in tures technician, MCpl Sylvain Fortier December 2068. worked tirelessly to design and imple- The fleet of Sea Kings retired on Dec. ment practical solutions that enhanced 31, 2018, after 55 years of service to the display, while preserving the air- Canada, the RCAF, and the Canadian craft’s security and integrity. Armed Forces. On June 2, with the aircraft fully pre- The Sea King has a storied past as pared and the crane ready on site, fair one of the longest serving and opera- winds proved excellent craning condi- tionally deployed aircraft in Canadian tions. Under the leadership of MWO Armed Forces history. It has deployed Paul MacQueen, the final Sea King A fully preserved Sea King helicopter, freshly painted with RCN livery, now guards the around the globe in peacetime and in “crane off” occurred and CH12417 was gate at 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron in Patricia Bay, BC. conflict. With this rich history in mind, successfully lifted and mounted onto its SUBMITTED 443(MH) Squadron leadership wanted final place of retirement by Squadron to preserve and display CH12417 as technicians and Farmer Construction. included a wine glass from the Sea King the entrance to 443(MH) Squadron. Its a Gate Guardian, providing a fitting A time capsule was securely dis- Retirement Gala, a Sea King Dark Hops final resting place is a fitting testament testament to all who pass through played inside the aircraft. Cpl Shan- IPA beer can, flight and maintenance to the proud legacy of the Sea Kings’ Arundel Castle gates, past, present, and non Clayton and Avr Mohammed records of 417, Squadron patches and service with the Royal Canadian Navy future. Mohammed designed the artwork for photos, and other memorabilia. A spe- and RCAF. Indeed, no better “King for a The project took flight in January the stainless steel cover, and Capt Don cial 12 Wing Commander Coin #117 was Castle Gate Guardian.” 2020 with an initial meeting between Leblanc assembled the various histor- also placed in the time capsule. the Squadron and Real Property Oper- ical contents to be stored inside. These CH12417 now has a place of honour at

New CO for 406 Maritime Operational Training Squadron

12 Wing Shearwater Commanding Officer Col MacNamara (center) witnesses as outgoing 406 Squadron Commanding Officer LCol Lauri Darras (left) signs over command to LCol David Ferris (right) during the 406 Squadron Change of Command Ceremony on July 30. Wing Chief Warrant Officer Poirier (center left) and Squadron Chief Warrant Officer Paquette (center right) witnessed them. CPL OLIVIA MAINVILLE, 12 WING IMAGING 12 TRIDENT NEWS AUGUST 23, 2021 Sports & Fitness

PSP hosts regatta at Shearwater Yacht Club By Trident Staff

The team of LCdr Jesleine Baker and Lt(N) Shannon O’Reilly are seen on the water during the PSP regatta on August 6. A PSP-hosted regatta at the Shearwater Yacht Club took place from RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF August 3-6, with a number of two-person sailing teams competing. RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF

PSP Halifax and the Shearwater Acting as the race coordinator for the Competitors all raced in the same Yacht Club hosted a dinghy regatta for event, Capt Evans manned the com- 420-class dinghies provided by the CAF personnel from August 3-6, with mittee boat and helped PSP staff run Shearwater Yacht club. After three seven two-person teams competing in a series of fun, safe races. A Maritime days of sailing and five competitive races throughout the week. Tactics and Weapons Analyst by day, races on the final morning, the team of PSP sporting events have been few Capt Evans is also a performance sailor Capt Phil Hutchinson and Capt Nigel and far between since the onset of the with years of experience in interna- Mahon came away with the overall win COVID-19 pandemic, and Fitness and tional competition. He said he was and bragging rights. Sports Coordinator Isaac Habib said he impressed by some of the younger CAF The small event also served as a was thrilled his team could support the sailors who came out to compete, and warmup of sorts for some of the sailors participants and help make the week he wasn’t shy about scoping out po- who were set to compete in the annual Competitors were evenly matched, with a happen. He also had assistance from tential crew members for his eventual Chester Race Week later in the month. number of races coming right down to the CAF CISM Sailing Team manager Lt(N) return to competition. finish line. Kevin Pallard, and experienced com- “I was really impressed by what I saw RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF petitive sailor Capt Mike Evans. this week; we had some great action.”

Lacrosse training camp at 12 Wing The Shearwater Arena was host to a PSP Lacrosse Camp from July 5-9, with coach- es from Lacrosse Nova Scotia leading a young group through a variety of skills, including cradling, scooping, passing, shooting and general conditioning. Each day also involved partner work, team races, and scrimmage games against the coaches. CPL MITCHELL PAQUETTE, 12 WING IMAGING TRIDENT NEWS AUGUST 23, 2021 13 Arm wrestling champion pulling for world title By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff

Representing Team Canada for the rehabilitation with PSP and at home fifth time, Lt(N) Will Sarty is going to began practicing yoga for at least half the World Arm Wrestling Champion- an hour everyday to improve blood ships in Orlando, Florida next month. flow throughout his body. Along with A top medal-winning athlete at the re- the UCL tear, years of arm wrestling gional, national and international level, had left Lt(N) Sarty with osteoarthritis Lt(N) Sarty said he is feeling better from shoulder to fingers, along with than he has in years — and he’s setting bicep tendonitis, both radial and carpal his sights on winning. tunnel syndrome, and bone spurs. “I’m going to the podium this year. I Over time, the new regime began to feel super healthy and confident going pay off; as the pain diminished and he in,” he said. “I’m feeling strong and I’m began to regain his strength, Lt(N) Sar- just getting stronger every day.” ty took up rock climbing — a sport that, The championships usually draws like arm wrestling, relies on a weight to between 2,500 to 3,000 athletes, com- strength ratio. peting in many different weight class- Deployed to Latvia in 2020, he began es, but due to COVID-19 restrictions arm wrestling again, feeling strong participation numbers are down this enough to start a club and get back into year. Lt(N) Sarty will be one of about 40 doing regular matches. After returning athletes representing Team Canada, in from the Baltic this past February, he both right and left arm matches. went back to his arm wrestling club Lt(N) Sarty has come a long way from in Lower Sackville, where he began 2015, when he was last at the World training with Team Nova Scotia and, Arm Wrestling Championships in Ma- most recently, received an invitation to laysia. He placed fourth at that event represent Team Canada at the world Lt(N) Will Sarty is hoping to take home gold at the World Arm Wrestling Champion- but a previous injury from the 2013 championships. ships in Orlando, Florida, September 14 - 20. A champion at the regional and national world championships in Poland was “Going to the worlds this year is level, it will be his fifth time competing as part of Team Canada at the world champion- still giving him trouble. a fantastic opportunity — it’s very ship event. Going through physiotherapy and nostalgic — but am I going to compete JOANIE VEITCH, TRIDENT STAFF the PSP Reconditioning program, every year at the worlds? Nope, proba- Lt(N) Sarty recovered enough over the bly not,” he said. “I know my body and physically — is taxing. I’m seeing the medals, including 15 consecutive golds. following winter to win gold at both I know I can’t train as hard as I used to, strain now. I am thinking about it con- A qualified coach and trainer, Lt(N) regional and national championships and I’m not willing to hurt myself just stantly,” he said. Sarty has also written a manual on arm in 2014 and 2015. But despite taking to win. I don’t need that.” Lt(N) Sarty began arm wrestling in wrestling. another gold at the regional level in As excited as he is to be going to the high school after a plumber doing work In preparation for the world cham- 2016, he knew he wasn’t anywhere near world championship event, Lt(N) Sarty on his family’s property gave him some pionship, Lt(N) Sarty studies video full recovery and his pain was getting said the process of getting there can pointers. “He was a multi-time national matches of his potential competitors worse. be gruelling, going far beyond just the arm wrestler. He pulled me aside and and compiles profile sheets to review “I knew that I had to retire from the physical training. From thinking obses- asked if I wanted to learn.” with his training team at the Nova Sco- sport but it was devastating for me. It sively about nutrition and fluid intake A natural at the sport, Lt(N) Sarty tia Arm Wrestling Association. took me two days to write my retire- to make his weight class, to researching began training and came home with a “At the world level, the mental game ment message and it took another week his potential competitors and studying bronze from his first provincial tourna- is huge,” he said. “You have to know for me to be able to hit send. It had a their technique, the mental lead up to ment on July 26, 2000, adding two more what you’re dealing with.” huge emotional impact.” the competition is huge. bronze wins at nationals in Manitoba The World Arm Wrestling Champion- Over the next year, however, he made “This process, getting ready and later that same year. ships take place September 14 to 20 in some big changes. He began intensive preparing to go — both mentally and Now known as “Armbender” in arm Orlando, Florida. wrestling circles — has won 22 national

Navy Bike Ride keeps rolling at 12 Wing Shearwater

Members from 12 Wing Shearwater enjoyed a bike ride to Lawrencetown on August 18 with PSP hosting and providing drinks and snacks for the morning. Pictured in front of the group are 12 Wing Chief Warrant Officer Bruno Poirier and PSP Fitness, Sports and Recreation Manager Jason Price. CPL MITCHELL PAQUETTE, 12 WING IMAGING