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Monday, May 15, 2017 Volume 51, Issue 10
HMC Ships Summerside and Moncton back in Halifax after rewarding African deployment By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff
Sailors aboard two RCN ships re- ceived a well-deserved homecoming on May 2, when MCDVs HMCS Summer- side and HMCS Moncton returned to Halifax harbour, 75 days after depart- ing for West Africa on Neptune Tri- dent 17-01, the Navy’s overarching en- gagement mission in that region. Ships visited multiple African countries and mixed operational training with com- munity outreach and volunteerism during the unique deployment. Family members gathered on the jetty to meet their loved ones after more than two months away, and the traditional first kiss upon their return went to LS Franklyn Murray, a combat engineer in Summerside. He emerged as the first sailor back on land from either ship, with his girlfriend Kaitlyn Campbell waiting on the jetty. He said he was happy he had the experience on Neptune Trident, but that two and a half months away from loved ones is always tough, especially with a baby on the way. “We’ve been gone for a pretty long time, so this is what I’ve been waiting for. It’s nice to be home,” LS HMCS Summerside Coxn PO1 Ivan Lightwood greets his wife, PO1 Tari Lightwood and (left to right) children Alexis, Asa and Murray said. Mathilde as the ship returned home on May 2. Continued on page 3 MONA GHIZ/MARLANT PA
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2 TRIDENT NEWS MAY 15, 2017 Day of Mourning pays tribute to workers who died on the job
By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff
It was an emotional morning at Province House on April 28 as workers, families and labour support- ers gathered for a ceremony marking the National Day of Mourning, observed annually to commemo- rate workers who have been killed, injured or suf- fered illness due to workplace related hazards and incidents. MARLANT sends a small delegation to the event each year to represent a commitment to the safety of its own workforce, which includes a large num- ber of civilian employees. This year, CFB Halifax Base Commander Capt(N) Paul Forget, Acting Base Chief Petty Officer CPO1 Sifton Mosher, and MARLANT Safety and Environment Officer LCdr David Giannou attended to lay a wreath on behalf of Maritime Forces Atlantic in honour of workers who died on the job in 2016. “The Day of Mourning is a great reminder that workplace accidents are tragic and have a direct impact on many lives. We have a responsibility as employers to ensure our workforce is provided a safe working environment. We can be proud of our robust health and safety program which helps ensure each of our employees returns home safely CFB Halifax Base Commander Capt(N) Paul Forget attended the Day of Mourning ceremony at Province House on to their loved ones on a daily basis,” Capt(N) Forget April 28, along with acting Base Chief Petty Officer CPO1 Sifton Mosher and LCdr David Giannou of MARLANT said. Safety and Environment, to lay a wreath on behalf of Maritime Forces Atlantic. Also seen here is Nova Scotia Min- Many MARLANT units also recognized the day ister of Labour of Advanced Education Kelly Regan. on a smaller scale with short ceremonies at their RYAN MELANSON/TRIDENT STAFF workplaces, and flags across the formation were flown at half mast for the day. the job. He called for safer workplace conditions, niversary of the Westray coal mine disaster that The annual gathering at Province House isn’t a better investigations of workplace accidents, and saw 26 miners killed by a methane gas explosion formal government event, though the main spon- more training for workplace health and safety in Nova Scotia, and Allen Martin, who lost his sors – The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour, Ca- inspectors. brother Glenn in that incident, also spoke at the nadian Labour Congress, and Halifax/Dartmouth “And if we’re here to fight for the living, ceremony. He described being overcome with grief District Labour Council – do partner with the Gov- that means we need to see better enforcement of and anger over his brother’s death each year on ernment of the day and the Workers’ Compensation the law,” he said. May 9, the date of the tragedy. Board on the ceremony. The wall behind the speaking podium was “Perhaps if we took every workplace in- Tony Tracy, a regional representative lined with 20 small Nova Scotia flags, each repre- jury or death personally, as we unquestionably do of the Canadian Labour Congress, reinforced senting one Nova Scotia worker who was killed when it’s one of our own, we would demand more the need to mourn workers who have died while on the job or who died from work related injuries from those who have the power and resources to continuing to fight for all workers who remain on in the past year. This year also marks the 25th an- affect meaningful change,” he said.
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West African deployment experience of a lifetime for RCN sailor
By SLt Patrick Brouwer, meridian and one of the few times that Kingston would present itself. As part of HMCS Sum- Deck Offi cer, HMCS Summerside class ships have crossed the Atlantic. On a per- merside, I was fortunate enough to visit Dakar sonal note, this trip was signifi cant because also I Senegal, Freetown, Serra Leone and Abidjan, I joined the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) be- was no longer under training. I was excited to put Côte d’Ivoire. The port visits in Africa were par- cause I wanted to go places I wouldn’t normally all that I had learned during my training to use ticularly rewarding as we were able to help out go and see places that many Canadians don’t in foreign waters. All of these factors, plus a great at orphanages and expand relationships in the normally get to see. So, when the opportunity to crew, made this a deployment I will never forget. region. I have always felt the Canadian Armed sail to West Africa on NEPTUNE TRIDENT 17-01 I studied astronomy in university and it came Forces should go abroad to help others in any came up, I jumped at the chance. The chance to in handy to me as a MARS Offi cer. During my way possible and this deployment had some of cross the Atlantic, work with partners and allies studies I learned that celestial bodies behaved those elements incorporated into it. The people of and conduct community outreach throughout the differently the closer you get to the equator. It West Africa were very friendly and receptive. region was an opportunity I just couldn’t pass up. was rewarding to fi nally see in real life what Finally, I never thought that I would be going It has been a rewarding experience both person- I had been taught. Things like the seeing the to one of the rarest places a warship has gone— ally and professionally. moon on its side, the short duration of twilight, The Golden Cross, where the equator crosses the Professionally, the deployment was unique for the relative movement of stars in the sky and to Prime Meridian. According to a CAF Heritage many reasons. This was one of the fi rst times that see constellations only visible in the southern offi cer, Summerside and Moncton were the fi rst RCN ships have spent time alongside in four West- hemisphere was a rewarding experience for me. recorded RCN warships to do that and I am proud ern African nations along the Gulf of Guinea. The The deployment also took me places I never that I was a member of the crew for the sail so deployment was also one of the fi rst times that thought I see. I have always wanted to go to that I can now call myself a Royal Diamond Shell- RCN ships have crossed the equator at the prime Africa, but I never thought that the opportunity back.
The crew of HMCS Summerside proudly indicates the ship’s location at the Golden Cross, where the equator crosses the Prime Meridian. SUBMITTED HMC Ships Summerside and Moncton back in Halifax
Continued from page 1 beria, Morocco and Sierra Leone in complex at-sea Myself and the female crew members of both Monc- scenarios. ton and Summerside participated, and it was truly The mission involved training in maritime “It was a chance for us to work with them and an eye-opening, unbelievable experience.” interdiction and boarding operations as part of the learn from them, and hopefully have them learn And for many of Moncton’s crewmembers, multinational exercise Obangame Express, along something from us as well,” he said. who have an average age of about 25 (the ship even with plenty of opportunities to get involved in the LCdr Nicole Robichaud, Moncton’s Command- celebrated one 19th birthday while overseas), the communities the ships visited while alongside. ing Offi cer, described the deployment as the ‘trip mission served as a unique fi rst RCN deployment. RCN sailors visited schools and orphanages, gave of a lifetime’ for her and her crew, and said the “This was the fi rst trip overseas for some, ship tours to students and other community mem- opportunity to work with and speak to so many and the way they were able to see different cul- bers, participated in discussion forums, and even women in the region was one of the most reward- tures and lifestyles, to see areas affected by pover- visited culturally signifi cant landmarks that link ing aspects of the trip for her. ty, it was a humbling experience for them,” LCdr Nova Scotia to Freetown, Sierra Leone. She participated in roundtable discussions Robichaud said. LCdr Paul Smith, the Commanding Offi cer of with young women and female community leaders Both commanding offi cers described a Summerside, said visiting the Gulf of Guinea in three different nations, including a UN Wom- deployment full of lasting memories and varied region was personally signifi cant for him, but he en’s Forum in Liberia along with other female accomplishments, with newly strengthened dip- also wanted to highlight the work done by both sailors. lomatic and professional relationships that will ships’ companies and the embarked MTOG crews “We were focusing on the leadership and hopefully help bring more Canadian ships to the in working with partner nations like Senegal, Li- empowerment of women in non-traditional roles. region in the future. 4
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Sailor’s first deployment is in a Tall Ship By A/SLt Sowley
A/SLt Michelle-Ashley Ellerington, daughter of Kim and Neil Ellerington, active member of the Royal Canadian Navy, is on her first naval deploy- ment with HMCS Oriole. As Oriole sails from Victo- ria, British Columbia to the Maritimes and Québec for the celebrations of Canada 150 and the Rendez- Vous (RDV) 2017, a Tall Ships Regatta and festival, A/SLt Ellerington will be part of her crew until she reaches Charlottetown in June. Throughout the entire Canada150 deployment, Oriole will visit 24 ports in seven countries. Its mission is to conduct community engagement wherever available and to provide an opportunity for leadership and seaman- ship training for Canadian Armed Forces person- nel. Growing up in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, A/SLt Ellerington graduated from Auburn Drive High School before completing a bachelor’s degree from St. Thomas University in Fredericton, New Bruns- wick. Upon graduating university in 2015, she A/SLt Michelle-Ashley Ellerington, a native of Dartmouth, is experiencing her first deployment, which happens to joined the CAF as a Maritime Surface and Subsur- be aboard MARPAC’s sail training vessel, HMCS Oriole. face (MARS) Officer. While working to complete SUBMITTED her MARS II course, she was offered a position as a crew augmentee in January 2017 for this deploy- ment. Her home unit is Naval Fleet School Pacific and lower sails, stands as lookout and helmperson. as a team with the other crew members. It is not the (NFSP) Esquimalt, BC. She participated in crew Almost a month into her first deployment with destination, but the journey of how we got there.” training, day sails and preparations alongside to the RCN, A/SLt Ellerington says, “The greatest After her Oriole deployment, A/Slt Ellerington ensure the ship was ready for the deployment. As thing about this deployment is not the port visits or will return to Victoria, BC and prepare for her next a deck hand on board, she works lines, helps raise the travel, but the opportunities to learn and work series of trade courses.
Mental Health Week
Mental Health Week was May 1 to 7. During the week, all members of the Defence Team were challenged to help raise awareness about mental well-being, to reduce the stigma, and change how we understand mental health. Base Commander Capt(N) Paul Forget and Base Chief Petty Officer CPO1 Lee Brown took the opportunity to sign a Mental Health Pledge with a commitment to create a healthy, respectful and supportive workplace. "Mental Health is one of my top pri- orities and I understand that every- one is a valued person and deserves to be treated with respect," stated Capt(N) Forget. "We have a robust Mental Health program within the Formation. I encourage anyone who feels they need support to reach out and take advantage of what we offer. Do not suffer in silence. Do not be afraid to come forward. As well, for peers and supervisors, please check- in with your colleagues and let them know that you care and are there to support or listen," he added. MIKE BONIN, CFB HALIFAX PAO 6
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What are you reading? Life onboard HMCS Saskatoon on Operation CARIBBE
By SLt Susannah Anderson, Operation CARIBBE Public Affairs Offi cer
The tropical heat has settled like a wet wool blanket over the ship and the Weapons Engineering Technician is wedged into a small sliver of shade on the sweep deck, avidly reading a paperback on his break. “Have you read Ready Player One? One of the boatswains gave it to me; I just can’t put it down.” In HMCS Saskatoon, 47 days into a deployment in the eastern Pacifi c on Operation CARIBBE, Ready Player One by Ernest Cline is being passed from hand to hand throughout the ship. In a world of instant connectivity, sharing a beat-up paperback with friends seems old fashioned. The loss of instant connectivity can come as a shock to new sailors; Internet speed at sea varies based on the position of the ship’s mast or the necessity for operational security. Even with transmitting and receiving turned off, access to cell phones is strictly controlled and instant texts are replaced by thoughtful emails or a mail drop in a port far from home. The lack of connectivity with home quickly fosters a deeper connectiv- ity on ship; meals are taken together, sleeping is done in bunks stacked two and three high, and crewmembers work together on watch. Common experi- ences and shared books like Ready Player One are links in a chain that bring A boatswain onboard HMCS Saskatoon reads on the sweep deck on April 8, 2017 dur- crewmembers closer together, LCdr Todd Bacon, Commanding Offi cer of ing Operation CARIBBE. Saskatoon explains. “Saskatoon sailed from Esquimalt in February 2017 with RCN PA a new crew, brought together from across Canada, both Regular and Reserve Force,” LCdr Bacon, says. “Through hard work and excellence in training, bers of all ranks and trades. Conversation is stilted in the breakfast line as they have grown together and have performed seamlessly in theatre. After tired crewmembers come in from the night watches and brightens once the two months sharing the exhilaration of successful interdictions long days rich smell of coffee starts wafting through the ship. The reliability of satellite together at sea, the crew is more than a group of sailors; they have become a television fades within days of going to sea, replaced by black folios of DVDs. family.” Movies are watched together in the messes and what is shown on the big Life in the oak-paneled wardroom is centred on the dining table. “Have screen is determined by who had the foresight to toss DVDs into their kit bag you read Ready Player One?” asks an offi cer over pancakes and fruit in the before sailing. Sentimental movies are often rejected in favour of movies that Offi cer’s Mess. The novel is an avid topic of conversation between crewmem- speak to the camaraderie and determination that the sailors face daily. Continued on page 7
how I regret the lame spring cleaning I pretended to Spring cleaning applies not only to our cash-cow do these past six years! Oh, how I wish I’d painted homes, but to ourselves. my deck / fence / interior before this year! I know! I My parting advice to my fellow sailors and all will just take leave and bust my behind sprucing up who wear Her Majesty’s uniform is this: put some the house while trying to navigate Brookfi eld, COS elbow grease into spring cleaning your souls. Lots dates, and all the rest. of dust and rust get in there and only you can clean Many of you have probably done what I’ve had it out. Naturally, the Coxswain of heaven and earth to do: move three houses’ worth of stuff from one is going to give direction and inspect. You want to house into storage, patch and paint every surface be ready for evening rounds. However, the Cox- inside and outside the house, replace all the doors swain of heaven and earth is not some crusty old because the cheap builders put up cheap doors and Chief (may God bless you, dear Chiefs, you do fi ne no fl ashing to route the rainwater away so there’s and often thankless work), the Big Coxswain is the lots of rot, swap out the rust-bucket hot water best Chief you will ever meet. He is just waiting to Spring cleaning heater, fi nally get the furnace serviced, replace the be piped. But shine the scuppers of your soul fi rst. lower part of the roof that got battered in that gale Do your spiritual spring cleaning and your soul By Lt(N) Padre Tim Parker, that time, pretend we don’t have a dog that sheds “will shine like the sun” (St. Matthew 13). Fleet Chaplain like a woolly mammoth so put new carpet on the Specifi cally: examine your conscience to see stairs where the woolly mammoth spends her days what’s lying around in there you need to fi x; con- I hate spring cleaning, which is why it rarely gets and nights, shine the fi xtures (or at least put new sider which of your beliefs may be rotting away; done in my house – except for what my wife does bulbs in them), shore up the back deck, and on and ask yourself why you don’t ask for help when you on her own or shames me into doing. Any sailor on and on and oh yeah those other four hundred can’t possibly get up there without scaffolding; take knows how to move a mop but if you’re anything things I still have to do. a hard look to see if your foundation is secure or like me, doing spring cleaning at home is as pleas- So why is Padre Muffi n whining about his spring crumbling. And remember, there are many expert ant as getting your teeth knocked out by the mon- cleaning and home renovations? Does this guy contractors available to help you size it up and help key’s paw on a sudden roll. have nothing better to write about? you with the job. However, this year, Her Majesty is forcing me to Ah, dear Reader, there is a method to my mad- By the way, anyone want to buy a newly renovat- spit and polish my house because I am posted. Oh, ness and a wisdom to my whining. ed house in Timberlea? Motivated seller… 7
MAY 15, 2017 TRIDENT NEWS 7 New Commander for 5th Canadian Division
By Lt Gregory Cutten, 5th Canadian Division Public Affairs
At the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site on May 1, 2017, select military commanders from across Canada and the United States gath- ered to witness the Change of Com- mand for the 5th Canadian Division (5 Cdn Div) of the Canadian Army (CA). Under traditional Nova Scotian cloud and light rain, the Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy and a solo bagpiper from the Nova Scotia Highlanders welcomed the dignitaries and guests of honour with a martial flair that emphasized the location’s long-standing military and cultural significance to Canada. LGen Paul F. Wynnyk, Commander of the CA, presided over the well- attended ceremony at which BGen Derek A. Macaulay accepted com- mand of 5th Cdn Division from the out-going commander, MGen Carl J. Turenne, who was promoted during the proceedings. LGen Wynnyk emphasized the importance of 5 Cdn Div and to the larger CA. “The work and the train- ing conducted by this division play an absolutely pivotal role in the ensur- ing that our soldiers remain strong, proud, and ready.” BGen Macaulay comes to Atlantic Canada from Ottawa where he has been serving as the Chief of Staff Army Strategy since June 2016. Prior to that he deployed in April 2015 as the Chief of Staff, Coalition Joint Land Force Component Command in Iraq, Operation IMPACT, the CAF’s The 5th Canadian Division bid farewell to BGen Carl Turenne (right) and welcomed a new Commander, BGen Derek A. Macaulay contribution to the Global Coalition (left) at a Change of Command ceremony presided over by the Commander of the Canadian Army, LGen Paul Wynnyk at the Hali- to dismantle and ultimately defeat fax Citadel National Historic Site on May 1. Daesh. He has also served in Bosnia WO JERRY KEAN, 5 CDN DIV PA and Afghanistan. BGen Macaulay thanked his prede- cessor, and praised the professional- the Canadian Army. initiated and led performance man- enhanced military inter-operability ism of his new command, “The 5th During his time commanding 5 Can agement direction which measures between the allied nations. Canadian Division soldiers stand Div, MGen Carl J. Turenne‘s leader- and interprets readiness -an initiative As a final flourish to the ceremony ready to successfully achieve any ship benefited both 5 Cdn Div and which he tested successfully in 5 Cdn already steeped in Halifax military mission or challenge that might be the CA. Following his own motto of Div and which is now being imple- tradition, LGen Wynnyk, accompa- put in their way. They are the Mighty “words into actions,” he secured bal- mented throughout the CA. Finally, nied by MGen Turenne and BGen Maroon Machine and are proud to call listic plates and night-vision goggles he strengthened ties with the Divi- Macaulay, fired the noon gun from Atlantic Canada home.” for the Primary Reserve units. He sion’s Army National Guard coun- atop the Citadel’s walls, with the A new challenge beckons for MGen championed Operation HONOUR terparts in Maine, New Hampshire, boom of the cannon signifying the Turenne who will be going to Ottawa which aims to end inappropriate and Massachusetts through coalition beginning of a new era for Canada’s to serve as the Deputy Commander of sexual behaviour within the CAF. He exercises in the Atlantic region which East Coast Army.
Life onboard HMCS Saskatoon Continued from page 6 Canada. Everyone has an interesting story to tell; the long night watches are the place to tell it. There is a book everyone on ship is reading that has led to Cabins are shared between three or four personnel. Knowing who likes some really interesting conversations lately.” quiet in the morning and who will bounce out of bed singing to the morning Saskatoon is back in Esquimalt, British Columbia and its sailors are once wake-up song is important for maintaining peace. Understanding when a again instantly connected to the world. The connectivity ashore, however, cabin mate needs space and privacy or when they need a supportive shoulder cannot match the deeper connectivity of a life shared at sea. Over the last means that friendships deepen quickly. The long night watches lend them- two months, the crew has sailed from Canada to Panama and back, helping selves to meaningful conversations. to seize over 1100 kg of cocaine and to disrupt an estimated 1500 kg along the “The mids (middle watch from midnight until 4 a.m.) conversations are way. After 11 years, Operation CARIBBE continues to be successful in its my favourite,” says Saskatoon’s Operations Officer, who cannot be named for mission of interrupting the northward flow of drugs into North America. Life operational security reasons. “We keep the ship safe and on course through- onboard Saskatoon is about more than the mission: it is about the sailors and out the night. While watching for contacts, we talk, tell stories, and discuss lasting connections they forge at sea. There is this book everyone is talking ideas. Saskatoon’s sailors are from diverse backgrounds and different parts of about, Ready Player One. Would you like to borrow it? 8
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Operation Nunakput 2017 – A Canada 150 Northern Voyager Experience
By RAdm John F. Newton, way, the Mackenzie River. In celebra- dian Mounted Police, Department of from the mission. The overall mis- Commander MARLANT tion of Canada’s 150th anniversary, Fisheries and Oceans, Environment sion window is July 4-20 , 2017. four force protection cutters will join Canada, and Provincial Government Nights will be spent camping out Operation Nunakput 17. The flotilla partners in order to ensure maxi- in the great Canadian Boreal Forest. As sailors of the Royal Canadian will follow the waters that drain a mum sovereignty expression in the Field craft and small boat operating Navy, we take pride in our inheri- great watershed of northwestern sparsely populated North. Military skills will be learned from Rangers. tance of skill in patrol of the North Canada, from Great Slave Lake to the participants will include the 1st Engaging with fellow citizens living Atlantic and vast Pacific Ocean. Beaufort Sea. On a voyage extending Canadian Ranger Patrol Group and in remote communities will ensure Recent experiences in operations 4000 kilometres to the sea and back, five of their Patrols along the Mack- that the mission is both a memorable that ranged from the Black Sea, to sailors of the Royal Canadian Navy enzie River. In the air, 440 Transport experience and key learning oppor- the Gulf of Guinea, and deep into will witness their land and peoples in Squadron will sustain the mission tunity as the navy prepares to take Indo-Asia-Pacific have reasserted a manner that very few have experi- using the venerable Canadian bush delivery of the Arctic Offshore Patrol our global deployability. In a new enced. plane, the CC-138 Twin Otter. Cana- Vessels. Indeed, the skills learned undertaking, twenty sailors will gain Operation Nunakput is a sover- dian Army personnel will support on Nunakput are formative require- experiential learning in a bold and eignty operation conducted annually the mission with Ranger Instructors ments for those who will routinely completely new undertaking. They under the command of Joint Task and logistics. After successfully test- voyage north in HMCS Harry DeWolf will set sail on a once-in-a-lifetime Force North. The mission is under- ing the feasibility of force protection and the other ships of the class. voyage of Canada’s longest water- taken jointly with the Royal Cana- cutters during Nunakput 16, four of This will be an epic adventure, an these high powered jet boats have important learning moment, and been prepared for the 2017 mission. thrilling Canada 150 celebration. Each cutter will be crewed by four The mission commander is Lt(N) AnTOviC sailors, male and female, selected Jeff Horne, the second in command, reAL PrOPerTY from the two coastal Formations, CPO2 Currie. Over the next few national headquarters and Naval weeks, the MARLANT Formation inC. Reserves. The first group will execute Chief, CPO1 Pierre Auger, will lead APPrAiSALS the down-bound transit from Yellow- a selection process for the Nunakput knife, the second the up-bound leg. boat crews. Personnel interested in NEED YOUR HOME APPRAISED? Inuvik, on the shores of the Arctic obtaining more information are wel- Are you relocating? Call us! • Friendly, Reliable, Accurate, Timely Ocean, will be the crew change come to contact Chief Auger directly ServiCing: Sackville, Bedford, Halifax/Dartmouth & Outlying Areas and turnaround point. Each group at [email protected]. Those will spend about seven days on the wishing to participate are to make Tel: Fax: email: [email protected] (902)441-4434 • (902) 406-5525 • Mackenzie River, and between two their interest known through their We look forward to speaking with you! 131192 and three days total in transit to and unit chain of command. 9
MAY 15, 2017 TRIDENT NEWS 9 Canada well represented at the Virginia International Tattoo
By Capt Sylvain Rousseau, 12 Wing PAO
The 12 Wing Pipes and Drums participated in the Virginia International Tattoo held in Norfolk, Virginia, USA, from April 22 to May 1. Travelling with 8 Wing Pipes and Drums, together they were the only participants from Canada. “Our week in Norfolk was jam-packed with rehearsals, a NATO parade, two Hullabaloo per- formances, and four regular admission shows. We also performed three electrifying student matinees which totalled 22,000 school-aged children from around the city of Norfolk,” said WO Katherine Buckland, Pipe Major of the 12 Wing Shearwater Pipes and Drums. This year was the 21st annual Virginia Interna- tional Tattoo that honoured the 100th anniversary of the United States' entrance into the Great War. The term Tattoo is broadly defined as turning off the taps; this would be a signal for the soldiers to return to their quarters at the end of the evening. This year’s event featured historical images of the first war fought in flight, moving tributes to the role of the United States, and spectacular perfor- mances by marching bands including a quartet performance from our RCAF pipers playing the March titled Battle of the Somme. This pipe tune, a retreat composed by William Laurie (1881-1916), The 12 Wing Shearwater Pipes and Drums gather for a picture of the band after their matinee performance on commemorates one of the greatest and most terrible April 28, outside the Scope Centre in Norfolk, Virginia where the tattoo and Arts Festival was held. First World War battles, which began on July 1, MARK MACKISOC, 8 WING TRENTON PIPES AND DRUMS 1916. William Laurie, the composer, fought in this horrendous battle as PM of the 8th Argylls. He died shortly after from illness and injuries sustained in Old Guard Drumline,” said WO Buckland. gural Parade since President John F. Kennedy's in the trenches. The Old Guard Fife and Drums Corps is the only 1961. Some of the other participants in the show were unit of its kind in the armed forces, and is part of “We were truly honoured to play in such a the Queen's Colour Squadron, the Pipes and Drums the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). production. The bonds and memories created, not of the 1st Battalion Scots Guards, Christchurch City The Fife and Drum Corps is stationed at Fort Myer, only in our own band, but between bands in other Pipe Band, and the Scotch College Adelaide Pipe VA. In support of the president, the Corps performs countries are immeasurable. We are now home for Band. at all armed-forces arrival ceremonies for visiting a quick rest before we switch gears to get ready for “Our snare drummers had the opportunity to be dignitaries and heads of state at the White House, the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo this featured in a drum line during the show with the and has participated in every Presidential Inau- July.” The Focusing on Le sondage Cap sur l'avenir the Future survey est maintenant en ligne Par MDN sondage sera envoyé aux membres de l'Équipe de la Défense sélection- Avez-vous reçu un courriel com- nés pour y répondre. Par ailleurs, is now live portant un lien vers le sondage Cap une invitation sera envoyée par sur l'avenir? Le cas échéant, nous la poste aux membres de la Pre- By DND for the survey will receive an email vous prions de prendre le temps mière réserve; une carte postale containing a link to the website d'y répondre. Votre rétroaction est comportant un lien vers le sondage If you received an email with a link where the English and French ver- importante, car vos commentaires sera aussi acheminée à l'adresse de to the Focusing on the Future Sur- sions of the survey are hosted. Pri- peuvent nous aider à façonner tous l'unité de ces derniers. vey, please take the time to answer. mary Reservists will also be mailed les niveaux de la Défense. Il vous faudra environ 15 minutes Your feedback is important, as what an invitation letter and a postcard to Ce sondage a pour but d'évaluer pour répondre au sondage. Veuillez you say can help shape every level of their unit address containing a link les perceptions des membres de noter que toutes les réponses de- Defence. to the survey. l'Équipe de la Défense relativement meurent strictement confidentielles. The objective of this survey is to The survey is estimated to take 15 à la mise en commun des connais- Le Directeur général - Recherche et evaluate Defence Team members' minutes of your time and all respons- sances, au changement culturel et analyse (Personnel militaire), qui perceptions with respect to knowl- es are kept strictly confidential. It is à l'innovation au sein du Ministère. exécute un programme intégré de edge sharing, cultural change and administered by Director General Celles-ci visent la création d'une recherche sur le personnel pour le innovation within the department. Military Personnel Research and culture d'amélioration continue compte du MDN et des FAC, veille à These initiatives aim to instill a Analysis, which provides an inte- et d'acceptation du changement à l'administration du sondage. culture of continuous improvement grated personnel research program l'échelle de la Défense. Veuillez répondre au sondage Cap and acceptance of change throughout for DND and the CAF. Un courriel comportant un lien sur l'avenir d'ici le 13 juin prochain. Defence. The 'Focusing on the Future' Sur- vers le site Web où se trouvent les Defence Team members selected vey will stay open until June 13. versions en anglais et en français du 10
10 TRIDENT NEWS MAY 15, 2017 Stadacona Band concert commemorates the longest battle
By Virginia Beaton, Trident Staff
Through music, song and dance, the Stadacona Band of the Royal Cana- dian Navy honoured the veterans who participated in the Battle of the At- lantic, the longest battle of the Second World War. During the concert, held on Sun- day, April 30 in the Paul O’Regan Hall of the Halifax Central Library, VAdm (ret'd) Duncan Miller noted in his opening remarks that the event marked the 72nd anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Atlantic, and was sponsored by HMCS Sackville, Canada’s Naval Memorial. Sharing master of ceremonies duties with Olga Milosevich, Miller introduced a musical program that ranged from pieces with a strong maritime feel, such as Parade of the Tall Ships, through wartime favourite songs such as A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square. The concert began with Lt(N) Pa- trice Arsenault, Commanding Officer and Director of Music, directing the band in Fanfare for the First Sea Lord, composed by Capt David Cole of the Royal Marines Band, followed by The Seafarer, by Haydn Wood. Next was the Commodore Pullen March, for PO2 Brad Davidge steps out front for a solo as the band performs Roads. which Miller gave detailed program CPL J. W. HOUCK, FIS notes. The late RAdm Pullen, Commodore were still in Yugoslavia, Commodore Pullen March. vre, composed by Norman Dello Joio. of Stadacona from 1951-53, heard the Pullen contacted RAdm Bidwell, At least 18 members of the Pullen Miller warned the audience that story of a Stadacona bandmember then Flag Officer Atlantic Coast, and family were present for the concert, the PowerPoint presentation accom- named Miloslavitch, who had been through diplomatic channels, Milo- and they were warmly applauded and panying the next piece, a pop song a bandsman in his native Yugosla- slavitch’s wife and daughter were recognized by the audience. titled Roads, was very emotional. “In via before coming to Canada as a able to come to Canada. In gratitude PO1 Charmaine Chaddock took the rehearsal, by the end, Olga and Liz refugee after the war. Learning that for his family being reunited, Milo- podium to conduct the band in three [Rigney] and I were all in tears.” Miloslavitch’s wife and daughter slavitch composed the Commodore selections from Scenes from the Lou- Continued on page 11 HMCS Charlottetown undergoes maintenance, repairs on Syncrolift
By Ryan Melanson, place. The 50 year-old piece of machinery, which the root cause of the problem was also conducted. Trident Staff has been upgraded and modernized multiple Working with DRDC Atlantic and Thordon Bear- times, has been busy as of late, with HMCS St. ings, FMFCS mechanical engineers performed a After returning this past January from a busy John’s and HMCS Summerside also being lifted out load test on Charlottetown’s shaft line bearings, six-month deployment to the Mediterranean on of the water over the last six months, along with which showed that the parts were supporting the Operation Reassurance, HMCS Charlottetown HMCS Windsor, which was lifted out in October shaft correctly, and the team also inspected the recently received some cleaning, care and main- of 2016 and is currently housed in the Submarine outboard bearings and shaft line. During that lat- tenance work while hoisted on the Syncrolift at Maintenance Shed. ter investigation, a number of minor defects were HMC Dockyard. Charlottetown went up on the lift While it was docked, workers from FMF Cape spotted which would have been very difficult for in mid March and remained there for more than a Scott attempted to identify the cause of a small divers to identify if the ship hadn’t been lifted out month, being lowered back into the water on April issue that’s been nagging the ship in recent years. of the water. 27. Engineers have noted an increased level of wear “We were able to rectify a number of the defects The Syncrolift functions like an elevator on Charlottetown’s outboard Intermediate A- that will hopefully extend the life of Charlotte- for raising ships and submarines out of the water bracket bearings, and staff have needed to conduct town’s existing bearings; and furthermore, we to be worked on. The vessel is positioned carefully in-water replacements of the bearings, which are were able to gain some valuable information that over the platform while 30 extremely heavy duty intended to last the life of the ship. will help lead us to the root cause of the advanced cable winches work together to raise the platform, The parts were repaired again while the ship wear,” said Liam Jeffery, a Mechanical Engineer- along with the ship, while the cables hold it in was on the lift, but a thorough investigation into ing Supervisor at FMFCS. 11
MAY 15, 2017 TRIDENT NEWS 11
Staying on their feet
Cadets from Royal Military College get a taste of life at sea during a day sail aboard HMCS Ville de Quebec. Cadets maintain their footing on the flight deck during speed trial maneuvers on May 3, 2017. MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA
Stadacona Band concert HMCS Charlottetown undergoes Continued from page 10 RAdm Newton, commented, “And when people there sing their anthem, they sing it loudly.” The PO2 Brad Davidge stepped out front to sing solo band’s musical skill contributed to the success of on this song, in an arrangement by bandmember LS the diplomatic visits, according to RAdm Newton. maintenance, repairs on Syncrolift Jack Brownell, and dedicated to “all the brave men The Stadacona Big Band opened the second half and women who served in the Battle of the Atlantic, of the concert, playing The Way You Look Tonight, and to the families at home hoping for their safe with vocal soloist PO2 Davidge, and with a swing return.” Sure enough, the powerpoint depicted dance demonstration by four members of the the excitement and danger of life at sea during the Dalhousie Swing Dance Society. Then it was on battle, the losses and the eventual victory. to some of the best dance music ever; the ultimate The first half of the concert concluded with swing dance tune, In the Mood. Miller’s rendition of I’ve Got a Little List, one of After the full band reassembled, band chief CPO2 the best-known songs from Gilbert and Sullivan’s Catherine Norris conducted them in Songs of Sailor comic operetta The Mikado. Miller, noted for his and Sea, composed by Robert Smith, after which ability to write as well as to sing a witty lyric, wrote guest vocalist Liz Rigney sang A Nightingale Sang several new verses updating his little list of irri- in Berkeley Square. tating people (think Donald Trump), concluding, It wouldn’t be a Battle of the Atlantic concert “They’d none of ‘em be missed.” without a singalong, and the medley of wartime hits Following the intermission, RAdm Newton spoke included Don’t Sit under the Apple Tree; Quarter- to the audience, and also presented two Canadian master’s Store; Kiss Me Goodnight, Sergeant Major; Decorations to members of the band. He praised the White Cliffs of Dover; and Wish Me Luck as You band, noting that some members had been part of Wave Me Goodbye. the RCN’s diplomatic tour to Cuba, and Mexico last The concert concluded with a trio of military year. Recalling how the musicians had played the marches, starting with Heart of Oak, to Great Little national anthems of several of the host countries, Army, and finally, the RCAF Marchpast. 12
12 TRIDENT NEWS MAY 15, 2017 HMCS St. John's welcomes Dallas Smith and Team Canada performers
Dallas Smith (centre) poses on the fl ight deck of HMCS St. John's with Royal Cana- dian Navy members currently deployed with Operation REASSURANCE during the Team Canada's spring visit in Toulon, France. MCP MATHIEU GAUDREAULT, CF COMBAT CAMERA
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14 TRIDENT NEWS MAY 15, 2017 DND Family Days to celebrate Canada 150 By Kaitlun Unwin, The Annual Family Days Concert PSP Halifax Marketing Coordinator will be held on Friday, June 16 at 8:30 p.m. (doors at 7:30 p.m.) in the At noon on June 16, 2017, the gates of PSP Entertainment tent featuring all HMC Dockyard will open for the 21st Canadian artists. Energetic Canadian Annual DND Family Days event. We country rock star, TJ King will be are especially excited for this year’s kicking things off, while Charlotte- Family Days theme – Oh Canada, town, PEI natives, Haywire, will be Celebrating 150 years. What better way headlining the show. Tickets are to celebrate the 150th anniversary of currently available at all PSP fitness, Canada than to thank and recognize sports and recreation centres and are our Canadian Armed Forces and their expected to sell out. families for their unwavering support As always, this event would not be to our beautiful country. possible without the support of our Highlights of this very special year generous sponsors, countless volun- for DND Family Days include RHIB teers and the DND personnel who rides, the Via Rail Trackless Train work tirelessly to make Family Days a as well as sponsor booths, giveaways success each year. and activities all geared towards the Please stay tuned as we continue to celebration on Canada’s 150th An- announce exciting prizes and attrac- niversary. Theodore Tugboat will be tions coming to this year’s event. in attendance this year (in place of Dates & Times: Friday, June 16 (12 the Harbour Hopper) and, of course, p.m.-6 p.m.) and Saturday, June 17, During DND Family Days, prize draws are held in the PSP Entertainment tent each Family Days would not be complete (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) day at 2 p.m. without fantastic prizes from our Location: HMC Dockyard (Entrance MEGHAN FASH, PSP HALIFAX sponsors. through Scotian Gate). Halifax Explosion book uncovers military ties to epic disaster
By Peter Mallett, “When the munitions-laden ship suddenly and In a Dec. 20, 1917, Ottawa Citizen reporter The Lookout Staff unexpectedly exploded he was very close to ground Thomas T.P. Gorman covered a mass funeral for zero. Ronayne was severely injured and burned in 20 sailors and soldiers attended by hundreds as a Victoria author Michael Dupuis’ fascination with the concussion wave and died a short time after, in “pathetic picture of heroism and grief.” the Halifax Explosion has led to a 194-page book, the line of duty.” There were also the survivor stories with a Bearing Witness: Journalists, Record Keepers and Many reporters noted how a series of detonations military theme. Chief among them was Grattan the 1917 Halifax Explosion. from exploding barrels of benzol on Mont Blanc O’Leary of the Ottawa Journal who wrote in great The retired history teacher’s latest literary work resulted in countless Haligonians rushing to their detail about the rescue effort led by Lieutenant- recounts one of the most infamous and defining mo- windows to investigate the disturbance, and then Colonel McKelvey Bell, assistant director of medi- ments in the young nation’s history through stories how many were killed by flying glass from the sec- cal services for the Canadian Armed Forces, and of journalists covering the event. ond explosion. helping to create “order out of chaos.” “It’s been 100 years since the explosion and no Bearing Witness highlights some of the more well- O’Leary also reported on the lives of 35 students one has really recognized the work of the journal- known accounts of the disaster including a tribute at the city’s Naval College who were severely ists and how their words tell the entire story of by Alfred Coffin of the Truro Daily News to “heroic” injured by flying glass but miraculously survived what really happened in Halifax,” says Dupuis. Telegraph Operator Vince Coleman who “stuck at the blast. Meanwhile B.J. Donovan told a Toronto “They were a major catalyst for the remarkable his key” at Richmond Station giving the news of Star reporter that Naval Lieutenant Harold Parks, relief effort by Canadians and Americans that the burning ammunition ship and how he “nobly who was located only 100 yards from Mont Blanc, ensued.” remained at his post too long.” but remarkably escaped death after being lifted For two years Dupuis dug deep into the national The book also explores other not so well known off his feet and blown several yards before being archives, library microfilm, and interviews from aspects of the Halifax Explosion, including the driven through a thick wooden partition. that fateful morning of December 6, 1917, to recap- fierce blizzard that hit the day after the explo- “Almost every journalist and record keeper ture the tireless efforts of more than 20 journalists sion. Dartmouth Patriot Editor Joseph Sheldon’s described and commented on the actions and from Canada and the United States whose job it was described how the snowstorm created a “pathetic achievements of the military personnel,” says to tell the rest of the world about the grisly scene. scene” as it swept over the wrecked buildings and Dupuis. “In fact the military was the only organi- Many of the newspaper reports spell out in great the dead beneath. zation to deal effectively with the rescue, relief, detail the devastating 2.9-kiloton blast that oc- Journalists also recounted in great detail the security, and many other community needs.” curred when Norwegian vessel SS Imo struck the military angle as Halifax was the final departure Dupuis will attend an official book launch on munitions-laden French freighter SS Mont-Blanc in and returning point for Canadian soldiers fighting June 3, 3 p.m., at the Maritime Museum of the Halifax Harbour, causing a fire to break that soon in the First World War. Atlantic in Halifax. He will also give two presenta- after ignited her cargo. The shockwave from the George Yates, Private Secretary to Prime Minis- tions at the Oak Bay Public Library, May 3, 2 to explosion resulted in a firestorm and tsunami that ter Robert Borden, said a returning soldier de- 2:30 p.m., and at the main branch on Broughton flattened four square miles and killed 2,000, injured scribed post-blast Halifax as closely resembling “a Street, May 9 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. more than 9,000, and left 12,000 homeless. town in Flanders [France]” while other accounts The book can be ordered through Fernwood Dupuis notes in the opening passage that survi- compared the scene in Halifax akin to some of Eu- Publishing and obtained in Victoria at Munro’s vors first claimed “to see a blinding flash of light rope’s most deadly battlefields such as Ypres, and and Bolen Books and at the University of Victoria and giant fireball, then heard a horrendous, ear- even the recent Battle of Vimy Ridge. bookstore. In Halifax it can be purchased at Book- slitting roar and crash.” Yates also noted in another bulletin how many mark, King’s Co-op and Chapters at Bayers Lake The book is dedicated to Halifax Daily Echo soldiers had hurried to the scene and how scores Power Centre. reporter John ‘Jack’ Ronayne who was the only of military bodies were found close to Pier 6 He has also written extensively on the work of journalist to die in the explosion. “stripped of their clothing and sometimes even journalists including the Winnipeg general strike, “As soon as he heard Mont-Blanc was burning at their flesh” in an unexpected “rendezvous with On-to-Ottawa Trek, the Regina Riot, and the Ti- Pier 6, Ronayne rushed to the scene,” said Dupuis. death.” tanic. 15
MAY 15, 2017 TRIDENT NEWS 15 The Winner of the Be One of a Million! contest is…
BY CFMWS contacted and told she had won the $7,000 prize, she mentioned she had Canadian Forces Morale and Wel- never won anything like this ever fare Services (CFMWS) launched the before. She had heard about so many Be One of a Million contest in March friends enjoying the vacation oppor- 2017 to close out its 20th anniversary tunities, and is excited to try it out for celebrations. Between March 1 and her first time. March 31, all new CFOne Card reg- On behalf of CFMWS, and the 20th istrants, as well as the people who Anniversary Committee, we would referred them, were automatically like to thank everyone who partici- entered into a draw for a chance to pated and to congratulate Catherine. win a prize valued at $7,000. We would also like to invite members On 19 April 2017, a winner was of the CAF community who haven’t randomly picked at CFMWS Head- yet registered for a CFOne Card to do quarters in Ottawa from the pool of so by visiting www.cf1fc.ca. 4600 people who participated. The The 20th anniversary virtual gal- lucky winner is Catherine Corrigan, a lery at www.cfmws20-sbmfc20.com will veteran from Kelowna, BC. also remain available to those who Catherine was entered as a referrer wish to learn more about CFMWS to this contest as she told numerous and the significant milestones that people about the CFOne Card. When marked our organization’s existence.
Mike Ward, Associate Director General, Morale and Welfare Services, presents Catherine Corrigan, winner of the Be One of a Million contest with the prize valued at La gagnante du concours $7,000. Mike Ward, Directeur général associé des services de bien-être et moral, présen- tant le prix d'une valeur de 7 000 $ à Catherine Corrigan, gagnante du concours Faites partie du million. Faites partie du million est... CFMWS/SBMFC
Par SBMFC inscrites au tirage d’un prix d’une annoncer qu’elle venait de remporter à féliciter Catherine. Nous aimeri- valeur de 7 000 $. le prix d’une valeur de 7 000 $, elle ons aussi inciter les membres de la Les Services de bien-être et moral Le 19 avril 2017, au quartier gé- nous a dit qu’elle n’avait jamais rien communauté des FC qui n’ont pas des Forces canadiennes (SBMFC) ont néral des SBMFC, à Ottawa, le nom gagné de la sorte auparavant. Comme encore leur carte UneFC à en faire la lancé le concours Faites partie du de Catherine Corrigan, vétéran de de nombreux amis lui avaient déjà demande au www.cf1fc.ca. million en mars 2017 pour clôturer Kelowna, en Colombie-Britannique, parlé avec enthousiasme des voyages La galerie virtuelle du 20e anniver- les célébrations de leur 20e anniver- a été tiré au hasard parmi ceux des qu’ils avaient faits, elle était impa- saire demeurera en ligne au www. saire. Ainsi, du 1er au 31 mars, toutes quelque 4 600 participants. tiente de vivre l’expérience à son cfmws20-sbmfc20.com pour ceux qui les personnes admissibles qui ont fait Catherine, qui avait déjà sa carte tour. désirent en savoir plus sur notre or- une demande de carte UneFC, ainsi UneFC, avait invité bon nombre de Au nom des SBMFC et du comité ganisation et les étapes marquantes que celles qui les avaient invitées personnes à demander la leur. Lor- du 20e anniversaire, nous tenons à de son histoire. à le faire, ont été automatiquement sque nous l’avons appelée pour lui remercier tous les participants et Jetty NJ Construction Project update
By CFB Halifax placed and swept to grade and is about 50% com- clude: land-based excavation for the jetty and new plete. underground mechanical and electrical services; Jetty NJ will be the new home for the East Coast The first of the six new concrete caissons is be- installation of new electrical substation and ser- Navy’s Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships, the first ves- ing constructed at Pier 9C Richmond Terminals. vice tunnels; extraction of existing timber wharf sels to be delivered from the shipbuilding contract This is expected to be put in place onsite the week piles; dredging of silt, till and rock to achieve re- awarded to the Irving Shipyard. The delivery date of May 15. The remaining five will be showing up quired draft for jetty structure and ship berthing; for the first vessel is sometime in 2018. Therefore, over the following seven weeks. breaking and blasting of rock to achieve required the jetty’s contract completion date is 2018. The Elsewhere, the electrical substation compound draft for jetty structure and ship berthing; con- construction project was awarded to a joint venture work will begin with excavation the week of May struction, placement and ballasting of concrete between Dexter Construction and McNally Interna- 15. caissons for jetty structure; installation of jetty tional, This and the backfill for caissons will cause deck and associated equipment and services; pile- At this time, all dredging and blasting have been trucking in the area to become heavy for the next driving of pipe and sheet pile for north and south completed. Rock, silt, and till have been removed. six months. Project completion date is fall 2018. jetty end-walls; and civil works - grading, paving, A 600mm thick layer of mattress rock is being Overall, the project works include or will in- curb and sidewalk, etc.
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16 TRIDENT NEWS MAY 15, 2017 The RCAF and the Battle of the Atlantic
By Joanna Calder, RCAF PA
The Battle of the Atlantic, which continued throughout the Second World War, was the lon- gest and largest campaign of the war. Canadian men and women, serving in the Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Canadian Air Force and the Mer- chant Navy, bore a heavy burden in this struggle for control of the shipping lanes on the North Atlantic Ocean. Britain desperately needed supplies, particu- larly from North America. Germany, however, was determined to sink that incoming shipping with their stealthy U-Boats (submarines). So feared was this undersea menace that the Allied war leaders at the 1943 Casablanca Conference declared the elimination of the U-Boat threat as its number one priority. The Royal Air Force’s Coastal Command, which included seven Royal Canadian Air Force squadrons, fought against the enemy’s U-Boats, merchant ships and warships. Coastal Command aircraft escorted convoys sailing from North America to Britain, and searched the seas from Iceland to Gibraltar. Coastal Command crews destroyed more than one-quarter of all German U-Boats “killed” during the war: 212 out of 800. RCAF squadrons in Coastal Command and in Canada accounted for 19 U-Boats, while RCAF crews serving in Royal Air Force squadrons in- volved in many more “kills” in the North Atlan- tic. The tide began to turn against the German submarine “wolf packs” in 1943, in part due to the introduction of American-made Consolidated B-24 Liberator bomber. The aircraft, used by Coastal Command as a long-range patrol aircraft, helped close the “Atlantic Gap”, the part of the ocean where U-Boats had prowled unmolested because they were out of range of aerial attack. Technolog- ical advances such as sonar helped Allied ships and aircraft target U-Boats that had previously Sgt L.J. Irving, a wireless operator onboard a Sunderland flying boat from the RCAF’s 423 Squadron, part of operated safely under cover of darkness. Losses Coastal Command, hands a message to his skipper during an anti-submarine patrol. to German U-Boats continued, however, right up DND ARCHIVES until the end of the war. The cost of winning the Battle of the Atlantic members to earn this highest decoration for of the ocean. was high. Most of the 2,000 members of the Royal valour during the Second World. After the Canso crash-landed into the rough Canadian Navy who died during the war lost Flight Lieutenant Hornell, who was born in On- and icy sea, only one of the two inflatable din- their lives in the Battle of the Atlantic. More tario in 1910, was the aircraft captain of a PBY-5A ghies was serviceable. It was too small for every- than 750 members of the RCAF died in maritime Canso amphibious aircraft with the RCAF’s 162 one, so crew members took turns sitting inside operations as a result of enemy action and flying Squadron, temporarily attached to Coastal Com- or partially immersed in the water while cling- accidents in the unforgiving environment. And mand and conducting anti-submarine warfare in ing to the dinghy’s sides. Two of the crewmen the Book of Remembrance for the Merchant Navy the North Atlantic. died during their 21-hour ordeal. By the time the lists the names of nearly 1,600 Canadians and On June 24, 1944, he was on a patrol out of remaining crew were rescued, Flight Lieutenant Newfoundlanders – or those who served on ships Iceland; his wireless gunner – Flight Sergeant Hornell was blind and completely exhausted; he of Canadian or Newfoundland registry. Sydney Cole – spotted a sub in the distance and died shortly after being picked up. He is buried The Battle of the Atlantic is commemorated an- Flight Lieutenant Hornell turned to attack it. in Lerwick Cemetery, located in Scotland’s Shet- nually on the first Sunday in May. But the U-Boat had already seen the aircraft and land Islands. Meet Flight Lieutenant David Hornell – a hero the sub commander returned heavy and accurate Flight Lieutenant David Hornell’s Victoria of the Battle of the Atlantic anti-aircraft fire. Cross was announced in the London Gazette on Flight Lieutenant David Hornell flew with the Just as he gained speed to attack the subma- July 28, 1944. He was inducted into Canada’s Royal Air Force’s Coastal Command, stalking rine, one of Flight Lieutenant Hornell’s guns Aviation Hall of Fame in 1974. German U-Boats during the Battle of the Atlantic. jammed and two shells hit his aircraft, starting a With files from articles by David Krayden, His heroism earned him the Victoria Cross. He fire inside the plane and knocking out one engine. published in On Windswept Heights, and from the was the first member of the RCAF to be awarded Despite the chaos, he still managed to drop his Veterans Affairs Canada website. the Victoria Cross and one of only two RCAF depth charges and send the U-Boat to the bottom 17
MAY 15, 2017 TRIDENT NEWS 17 Margaret Elizabeth Brooke to be ship’s sponsor of HMCS Margaret Brooke
By RCN PA until daybreak when, despite her best efforts, a wave pulled SLt Wilkie Margaret Elizabeth Brooke, the away. For her selfl ess act, LCdr niece of Canadian naval hero LCdr Brooke was named a Member of the Margaret Martha Brooke, has agreed Order of the British Empire. to become the sponsor of the ship that “As we mark the anniversary of will bear her aunt’s name. the Battle of the Atlantic, the longest HMCS Margaret Brooke will be the battle of the Second World War, the second of the Royal Canadian Navy’s Royal Canadian Navy is very proud (RCN) upcoming Harry DeWolf Class that Ms. Margaret E. Brooke will Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels. become the sponsor of the ship bear- When the name of HMCS Margaret ing her aunt’s name,” said VAdm Brooke was announced in April 2015, Ron Lloyd, Commander RCN. “LCdr it was the fi rst RCN ship ever to be Brooke’s heroic and selfl ess actions named after a living Canadian wom- during the terrifying sinking of the an. LCdr Brooke, a Nursing Sister SS Caribou by a German U-boat in decorated for gallantry during the 1942 continue to inspire the sailors of Second World War, passed away the today’s RCN.” following year at the age of 100. The appointment of a ship’s sponsor “My Aunt Margie was absolutely is a long naval tradition. A sponsor delighted when the Royal Canadian typically takes part in the naming of a Navy asked if she would lend her ship, often breaking a bottle of cham- name to a ship,” said Ms. Brooke. pagne across the ship’s bow during its “She was a very private lady, kind launching ceremony. Many sponsors and thoughtful. She was also a life- continue their relationship with their long learner and a self-made career ship for many years and remain key woman. Despite having a long and stakeholders and supportive members successful career in paleontology of the RCN family. after retiring from the navy, her 20 Construction of HMCS Margaret years in uniform remained very close Brooke is now underway at Halifax to her heart. I am honoured to share Shipyard. The ship is expected to be her legacy as the ship’s sponsor, and launched in a naming ceremony that I cannot wait to meet the men and will involve Ms. Brooke in 2019. women of HMCS Margaret Brooke.” Ms. Brooke is the second sponsor to Ms. Brooke, a retired nurse living be announced for the Harry DeWolf in Vancouver, had a close relation- Class Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ves- ship with her aunt. She is the eldest sels. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau was of fi ve children, the children of LCdr previously announced as the sponsor Brooke’s brother Hewitt and his wife of HMCS Harry DeWolf, the lead ship Marian. Both Hewitt and Marian in the class. Brooke also served in the RCN during The Arctic and Offshore Patrol the Second World War – he as a doctor Vessels will be large, ice-capable and she as a nurse. ships, more than 100 metres long, and LCdr Brooke, a dietician by profes- designed for a variety of missions sion, survived the sinking of the ferry in Canadian waters and abroad. Cdr SS Caribou after it was torpedoed by a Michele Tessier has been appointed German U-boat off the coast of New- as the fi rst Commanding Offi cer of foundland in October 1942. She and a HMCS Margaret Brooke. colleague, SLt Agnes Wilkie, clung to The names of fi ve AOPVs have ropes on an overturned lifeboat until been announced to date, each one hypothermia caused SLt Wilkie to named after Canadian naval heroes: lose consciousness. LCdr Brooke held HMC Ships Harry DeWolf, Margaret onto the lifeboat with one hand and Brooke, Max Bernays, William Hall, her unconscious friend with the other and Frédérick Rolette. Margaret Elizabeth Brooke (standing), joins her aunt, LCdr (ret'd) Margaret Martha Brooke, on the occasion of her aunt's 100th birthday in April 2015. LCdr Brooke died in January, 2016. Defence Advisory groups welcome new members RCN
By MARLANT co-chair and is supported by a se- Employment Equity nior management EE champion. The role of the DAGS is to provide MARLANT has four local EE advice and insight to the leadership Defense Advisory Groups (DAGS), of MARLANT on issues relevant to at namely the Defence Women Advi- their membership and the implemen- CF CHAPELS sory Organization (DWAO), Defence tation of EE programs and policies. Advisory Group for Persons with Presently there are openings for mili- Chapel Services de la Chapelle • Sunday/dimanche Disabilities (DAGPWD), Defence tary co chair for DAGPWD. For the Stadacona Shearwater Aboriginal Advisory Group (DAAG) civilian co chairs presently there are 10h30 - Protestant 10h00 - Roman Catholic and Defence Visible Minority Ad- openings for DAAG and DAGPWD. All -English -bilingual/bilingue visory Group (DVMAG). The DAGS DAGS are also looking for members. Visit: www.rcmilord.com for more information/pour les renseignements are open to both CAF members and For more information please contact BaptiSm, matrimony & other SaCramentS - By appointment/requeSt DND employees. Each local DAG Dan Peppar at 721-1143 or http://hali- In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” - Gospel according to John has a military co-chair, a civilian fax.mil.ca/HRPP/pages/fhr_ee.html 131256 18
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What’s the score with local sports in your community? Send write-ups, photos, and results to Sports [email protected] RCN offi cer and ‘joggler’ says his fi rst Boston Marathon was only the beginning
By Ryan Melanson, the course while juggling, with the Trident Staff two times ahead of his both having been set by former world record hold- An RCN offi cer from Formation ers. Halifax, who has become known in “Since I started joggling, go- the community for his involvement in ing to Boston has been my ultimate a unique sport, recently completed a goal. I knew it would take a few years major goal he’d been working toward of training to work my way up to for more than two years. qualifying, but it was the big one for Lt(N) Michael Bergeron, a deck offi - me and now I did it,” Lt(N) Bergeron cer currently posted to Naval Train- said. ing and Development Centre (Atlan- He described the experience as fun tic), ran the 2017 Boston Marathon and rewarding from start to fi nish. He on April 17 while competing in the travelled on a tour bus with athletes sport of joggling, which involves long from New Brunswick and Prince Ed- distance jogging ward Island, starting while continu- the trip in a positive ously juggling atmosphere full of objects along the “In Boston, the both excited rookies w a y. and experienced mar- Lt(N) Bergeron crowd is crazy athon runners doling has been running and they’re with out advice. And on the his whole life, course itself, he said and also had jug- you from start to he was overwhelmed gling experience fi nish; you won’t by the enthusiasm from when he of the thousands of was young, but run one metre spectators, with many only combined without a full even calling him out the two for the by name after seeing fi rst time in 2015 crowd cheering his story in the news after discover- you on." leading up to the ing the joggling event community and Lt(N) Michael Bergeron “In Boston, getting intrigued the crowd is crazy by the challenge and they’re with you of the unortho- from start to fi nish; dox activity. He entered his fi rst races you won’t run one metre without a that year and has been improving full crowd cheering you on. And as I since, always attracting some extra would come up the road and people attention at local races when people saw me juggling, you could hear the spot him. From the start, his goal was volume levels going up, which is re- to qualify for Boston and show off his ally motivating and pushed me even joggling skills at the world’s oldest more to stay focused and keep going.” Lt(N) Michael Bergeron is seen doing his unique mix of long-distance running and annual marathon. The trip also involved some excit- juggling during the 2017 Boston Marathon on April 17. He successfully completed the full ing personal news for Lt(N) Bergeron SUBMITTED 42 km marathon in 3:13:12, with only and his now-fi ancée Jennie Orr, also a four ball drops through the entire marathon runner in Boston, after he stone, so it was the perfect moment and he plans to participate in local course. The fi nishing time was about surprised her with a proposal dur- for us.” events as well as the Ottawa Army eight minutes slower than his goal, ing a visit to the fi nish line the day Though he’s now met his initial Run in September. but unseasonably hot temperatures before the race. The couple met more goal, Lt(N) Bergeron said he’s not “This season I’ll combine both on the day created an extra drain on than two years ago while running fi nished, and plans to be back at the running and juggling as much as I his energy and meant more water on the streets of Halifax, discovered Boston Marathon as soon as next year can and see how close I can get to the breaks, and he also dealt with an they were both training to qualify for to aim for a faster fi nishing time. He’s world record,” he said. The current adjustment period at the starting line Boston, and have inseparable since. also put out the challenge to the cur- record for a full marathon while jug- as he had to juggle in close proxim- They train together, are both involved rent world record holder to compete gling three balls is held by Toronto’s ity to the thousands of other runners in provincial running organizations, head to head at the Marathon in the Michal Kapral with a time of 2:50:12. surrounding him. He dealt with the and generally lead lives that revolve coming years. He’s still fairly new to Lt(N) Bergeron promotes cramped situation by passing as many around the sport, making Boston a the sport, and constantly improving. his training and running events on competitors as possible and staying great place to pop the question, he His fi rst year of training was spent fo- social media, and you can keep up focused on the juggling. said. cusing on juggling, while he used 2016 to date with his joggling news by He still considers his result a “Our entire lifestyle is related to to build his running endurance. This following @NSJoggler on Twitter or success, and he fi nished as the third running, practicing and volunteering year will be about refi ning his skills visiting http://facebook.com/NSJOG- fastest of any runner to ever complete and so on, and this was a big mile- and becoming an even better joggler, GLER. 19
MAY 15, 2017 TRIDENT SPORTS 19 SPORTS TRIVIA NBA Playoffs By Stephen Stone and Tom Thomson
QUESTIONS
1. Who holds the record for most points career. Jordan's
scored in an NBA playoff game? of game playoff every entails streak Michael Jordan - 179. This This 179. - Jordan Michael
2. This Golden State Warrior holds the 20.
record for most points in a half with 39 5,987. -
Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls Bulls Chicago Jordan, Michael RCN offi cer and ‘joggler’ says his fi rst 19.
and most points in a quarter with 29.
Philadelphia 76ers won in 1967. in won 76ers Philadelphia
3. Who scored the most points in an 18.
overtime period in an NBA playoff Celtics). vs (1959 83 - tionals
Dolph Schayes, Syracuse Na- Syracuse Schayes, Dolph Boston Marathon was only the beginning 17.
game?
4. Three players share the record for Bucks). Milwaukee
Charles Barkley, 76ers (1986 vs vs (1986 76ers Barkley, Charles fi eld goals in an NBA playoff game with 16.
24. Who are they? (1962 vs Celtics). vs (1962
Elgin Baylor, LA Lakers - 284 284 - Lakers LA Baylor, Elgin 5. Who holds the record for most con- 15.
secutive fi eld goals? Steve Nash (Phoenix Suns). (Phoenix Nash Steve
From left, PO2 Ryan Simms, LS Luis Pineda, SLt Sebastien Williams, SLt Jessy Whit- 6. Who holds the record for most fi eld and Hawks), (Atlanta Rivers, Doc
Magic Johnson (LA Lakers), Lakers), (LA Johnson Magic
taker and SLt Steve Bartholomew were members of the victorious HMCS Montreal goals in a half ? 14. dive team. Jazz). (Utah Stockton John
RYAN MELANSON/TRIDENT STAFF 7. Who holds the record for most three- Magic Johnson (LA Lakers) and and Lakers) (LA Johnson Magic
pointers in an NBA playoff game? 13. 8. Who holds the record for most three- lets).
pointers in a half ? Bul- Washington vs 1977 21, (April Moses Malone, Houston Rockets Rockets Houston Malone, Moses
HMCS Montreal 12.
9. Who holds the record for most free Portland). vs 2000
Shaquille O'Neal - 25 (May 20, 20, (May 25 - O'Neal Shaquille throws in an NBA playoff game? 11.
hosts Fleet 10. Who holds the record for most free Pacers).
throws attempted in a playoff game? Indiana vs 2000 9, June - 18 (made Shaquille O'Neal, LA Lakers - 39 39 - Lakers LA O'Neal, Shaquille
11. Who holds the record for most free 10.
throws attempted in a quarter? Nationals).
Spin-a-Thon Syracuse vs (4OT) 1953 21, (March
Bob Cousy, Boston Celtics - 30 30 - Celtics Boston Cousy, Bob 12. Although he didn't part the Red Sea, 9.
this Moses holds the record for offensive
By Ryan Melanson, second place team, from the Montreal 76ers). Philadelphia vs 2001 11, (May
rebounds in a playoff game with 15.
Vince Carter, Toronto Raptors - 8 8 - Raptors Toronto Carter, Vince Trident Staff Combat department, was right behind 8.
them at 208.5 km. There were gift card 13. Two players share the record for
About 25 athletic sailors from prizes for the top teams, and the fi rst most assists in an NBA playoff with 24. Thunder).
across the Atlantic Fleet put their overall winners also received a plaque Who are they? City Oklahoma vs 2016 28, (May 11 Klay Thompson, Golden State - - State Golden Thompson, Klay
endurance to the test on May 3, with for their victory. 7.
14. Three players share the record for
Montreal Celtics). vs 1968 1, (April
HMCS hosting a Health SLt Steve Bartholomew volunteered most assists in a half with 15. Who are
Dave Bing, Detroit Pistons - 16 16 - Pistons Detroit Bing, Dave and Wellness Spin-a-Thon through the to help organize the event along with they? 6. day on the ship’s fl ight deck. PSP Fitness and Sports staff; he said
Three teams made up of Montreal Montreal was excited to host the 15. Who holds the record for most points Lakers). LA vs Michael Jordan - 13 (June 5, 1991 1991 5, (June 13 - Jordan Michael
crew members took part – the Ward- Spinathon on board, and he was per- in a seven-game playoff series? 5.
room team, Combat Department sonally happy to compete with both 16. This "Round Mound of Rebound" Bulls). cago
team, and Dive team – and teams from the Wardroom team and the winning holds the record for most free throw at- (Chi- Jordan Michael and Celtics),
HMCS Halifax, HMCS Toronto, and Dive team from his ship. tempts in a seven-game series with 100. (Boston Havlicek John Warriors),
HMCS Fredericton also competed. “The CO decided he wanted to (Philadelphia Chamberlain 4.Wilt
The teams cycled on stationary bikes have this right on our fl ight deck, so 17. Who holds the record for most free ers).
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rotating in half- we started getting some other ships throws made in a seven-game series? Blaz- Trail Portland vs 2016 9, (May
Stephen Curry, Golden State - 17 17 - State Golden Curry, Stephen hour shifts and trying to cover more involved and it turned into a bigger 18. From 1959 to 1969 the Boston Celt- 3.
ground than their competitors. event. It’s been a lot of fun.” ics won 10 NBA championships. Which Lakers). Angeles
PSP staff tracked the progress The intention with the Spin- Sleepy Floyd (May 10, 1987 vs Los Los vs 1987 10, (May Floyd Sleepy team prevented them from sweeping all 2.
digitally and visualized it on a map a-Thon was to bolster ongoing Fleet the championships in the 1960s?
of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward fi tness initiatives, while also serving Celtics). Boston vs 1986 20, (April 63
Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls - - Bulls Chicago Jordan, Michael
Island, with the goal being to col- as a precursor to the ship’s participa- 19. Who holds the record for most career 1.
playoff points? lectively pedal 260 kilometres, the tion in the Navy Bike Ride in Ottawa ANSWERS distance from Stadacona to Caven- later this month while it’s scheduled 20. Who holds the record for most con- dish, PEI. None of the teams reached to be alongside in its namesake city. secutive 15-point playoff games? that goal, but the fi rst place fi nishers, Registration is also now open for the the Montreal dive team, maxed out at MARLANT version of the Navy Bike 208.96 km, which would have brought Ride, which is set for Friday, June 2 at them as far as Charlottetown, and the 12 Wing Shearwater.
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20 TRIDENT SPORTS MAY 15, 2017 RCN and RCAF personnel bring home medals from Atlantic Classic
By Ryan Melanson, required during training. Trident Staff “I was a little more privileged because of my position, I could tell Staying fi t and leading a healthy the galley to scrap the fried food and lifestyle is essential for all CAF mem- serve some salad, but that benefi ted bers, but a select few go all out in the others as well,” Cdr Couillard maximizing their potential, sticking said. This included Capt Tyrell McEl- to tough training plans and precise hinney, a member of Athabaskan’s diets to sculpt a body worthy of show- helicopter air detachment, who also ing off on stage. competed in Moncton and placed And a group of members from third overall in his Men’s Physique Formation Halifax recently did just category, while Cdr Couillard fi n- that, competing at the Atlantic Clas- ished fourth overall in the Men’s sic Championship in Moncton, New Physique Masters category. Brunswick, a bodybuilding, fi gure, Cdr Couillard said he was happy physique and bikini competition that to have another competitor on board is the largest of its kind in the Mari- to swap ideas and occasionally train times. with, and that he hoped the others For Cdr Jean Couillard, now MAR- took note of what they were able to LANT Chief of Staff and formerly accomplish while training in condi- the Commanding Offi cer of HMCS tions that aren’t exactly ideal. Athabaskan, the motivation for enter- “We were doing it with limited ing the competition, which was a new equipment and busy schedules and experience for the senior offi cer, was limited food choices. It was super twofold. First, he wanted to test the challenging to get to this level of limits of his own fi tness and show fi tness in that environment, but it that “abs can still be possible after shows that this is possible, and that From left, Cdr Jean Couillard, AB Alana Deschamps, LS Chris Barnes and Capt you turn 40,” but he also hoped that you’re in charge of your own choices Tyrell McElhinney were among the MARLANT members who competed at the Atlan- his goals would inspire his crew to and your own fork.” tic Classic Championship on April 30 in Moncton, New Brunswick. put an added focus on health and ex- AB Alana Deschamps, another com- MONA GHIZ/MARLANT PA ercise. He said he’s an ardent believer petitor, has also dealt with managing that good physical health leads to bet- her training plan while spending lots like being able to take my fi tness to and nutritionist, but said knowing ter mental health, better morale and of time at sea, bringing some of her the next level and see the results in she also represents the CAF when more productivity. own food on ship and cramming in my body. It’s very rewarding,” she she’s on stage provides an extra boost “My training was all done at sea workouts when possible. But current- said. of confi dence and motivation in Athabaskan, so a big part of it for ly, as a Sonar Op at Trinity’s Acous- She fi nished 12th in her class in “It’s defi nitely a sense of pride for me was to inspire the crew,” said Cdr tic Data Analysis Centre, she’s free to Moncton, which wasn’t quite up to me. At the Atlantics, they announce Couillard, who spent more than 200 hit the gym seven days a week, which par with her results in other competi- who you are and what you do when days at sea with Athabaskan through she did in preparation for the Atlan- tions, but being her fourth show in you get on stage, so it’s nice to be out the ship’s fi nal 18 months in service. tic Classic, which was her fourth time the span of about a year, she was still there and have people know who I am He described waking up at the earli- competing in the Bikini category of a proud of the accomplishment. She and that I’m representing the mili- est hours of the morning for hun- fi tness competition. now plans to take a year off to train tary and especially the Navy. dreds of situps, and training multiple “For me, it’s about being able to before getting back into competi- Other formation members who hours of cardio each day, especially push myself as hard as I possibly can. tion in the women’s fi gure category, competed at the Atlantic Classic during the last few months before the I enjoy the focus on overall health which focuses more on strength and event included LS Chris Barnes show, while also pushing his galley and wellness in your day to day life, muscle mass than the bikini contests. from Trinity, LS William Laidlaw of staff to provide options at each meal with all the work that has to go into AB Deschamps normally trains HMCS Halifax, and PO2 Steve Clark that met the high protein, low fat diet the dieting and healthy eating. I just with her fi ancé, who is a fi tness coach of NTDC(A).
COTW STANDINGS 2016/2017
COTW Units BAD FC RUN Curling Hockey Bowl FlHockey Soccer Slo-Pitch Olympics Mud Hero Swimming Golf POINTS PLACE
CAMPUS 70 45 40 90 50 60 15 370 1st
CFMWC / FMFCS 55 60 10 75 65 45 45 355 1st
BIS / MAR 40 15 55 45 80 0 60 295 3rd
BADM / MP / TRIN 10 30 25 60 35 30 30 220 4th
5 Cdn Div / Hlth SVCS 25 0 70 0 20 0 0 115 5th
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Getting ready Members of the ship’s company conducted a run on the jetty in preparation for the Run The Rock run during HMCS St John’s port visit to Tunis, Tunisia on April 28, 2017. to Run the Rock LS OGLE HENRY, FIS
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By Trident Staff ation Centre. All equipment will be top three male and top three female and the occasional scrimmage. If inter- provided and teams will be organized military competitors. This is a great ested, please reply to Jonathan.berg@ upon arrival. For more information, opportunity for CAF athletes to show forces.gc.ca with any soccer or coach- 30 Day Bootcamp Challenge. Attend please call 902-720-3463. their skills and athleticism through ing experience you may have. 15 PSP Halifax fi tness classes between Join PSP Community Recreation for the sport of cycling. For more informa- Check out the Navy Tridents. Come May 1 and June 2 and earn a free dry- for pick-up basketball at the Shear- tion, please call 902-427-1469. and spin with us and see if you’d like fi t t-shirt. water Fitness, Sports and Recreation The Formation Halifax Women’s to become a Trident. Tuesday morn- To register: STADPLEX, contact Centre. Soccer team is looking for a coach for ings 6 – 7 a.m., STADPLEX Gym Floor. [email protected]; All equipment will be provided and this upcoming season. Time commit- For more information, call 902-721- Fleet, contact margaret.craig@ teams will be organized upon arrival. ment would be two practices a week 8418. forces.gc.ca; and Mondays and Wednesdays, 7 - 9pm. For Shearwater, contact thomas.dalziel@ more information, please call 902-720- forces.gc.ca. For more information, 3463 please call 902-427-1469 The CFB Halifax Mariners Ball Learn to Run Program is from May Hockey team is looking for both Reg 16 - July 6 (8 weeks) on Tuesdays and and Res force members to try out for LAWYERS - AVOCATS Thursdays from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Meet at the base team. The past two years, our English/Francais the Stadacona Fitness, Sports and Rec- team has won regionals and has made reation Centre. Group meetings will it to both National fi nals only to lose to CRIMINAL LAW FAMILY LAW include a brief information session Quebec. It is our year this year and we www.singleton.ns.ca www.singletonfamilylaw.ca followed by a group run and additional need committed individuals for prac- cross training. Included in these ses- tices twice a week and at least 1 game a 902.483.3080 sions is an assessment of foot strike week. Timings TBC. AFTER HOURS and running cadence as well as impor- In conjunction with the Navy Bike 902.492.7000 tant information to improve running Ride, the RCN is also hosting the performance and decrease risk of Admiral’s Cup, the military category injury. For any questions or to express for the GPCG Medio Fondo, a 69.3km interest in joining this program, please timed race taking place on Sunday, Tom Singleton contact Briana Plante (briana.plante@ May 21, 2017, in Gatineau, QC. This forces.gc.ca or call 902-721-8416). event will be open for active CAF Join PSP Community Recreation for members (Reserve and Regular), for
Leora Lawson 131265 pick-up beach volleyball on Tuesdays which those registering will receive and Thursdays from 7 -9 p.m. at the a 20% discount to the event. Awards 1809 BARRINGTON STREET, SUITE 1100, HALIFAX, NS B3J 3K8 Shearwater Fitness, Sports and Cecre- and prizes will also be given out to the 22
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Mariners fall in semi-finals at CAF Volleyball Nationals
By Ryan Melanson, match, losing out by a score of 3 Trident Staff games to 1. Game MVP awards award for Hali- After taking gold earlier this year fax through the tournament were at the Regional level, the CFB Hali- presented to Maj Guillaume Trem- fax Mariners Men’s Volleyball squad blay, PO2 Dylan Harrold, PO1 Jay fell short of their championship Thompson and LS Chris Cantin. goal at the CAF Volleyball National The CFB Halifax Women’s Vol- Championship, which was held from leyball team also represented the April 23-25 at CFB Borden. Atlantic region at nationals, but The team came away from the weren’t able to pick up any wins in tournament portion with a 2-2 Borden, coming away with an 0-4 record, winning matches against 4 record. Game MVP awards for the Wing Cold Lake and CFB Kingston, Mariners Women’s team went to The Halifax Mariners Men’s Volleyball team group shot taken at CAF Volleyball while losing against CFB Valcartier OCdt Tracy Campbell, 2Lt Cassidy Nationals at CFB Borden. and CFB Esquimalt. They again Chang, Lt Rachel Nicholson, and MS AVR RACHAEL ALLEN/BORDEN IMAGERY took on Valcartier in the semi-final Rebecca Gallant.
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Four auto maintenance The art of car washing mistakes to avoid this spring Each spring, you roll up your sleeves and clean your car from top to bottom to There’s no getting around it: if you want your car to run smoothly for restore its pre-winter lustre — but do you do it properly? Let’s find out! years to come, you need to perform some basic upkeep. Start this spring off on the right foot by avoiding these maintenance faux pas. TRUE OR FALSE? 3. FALSE. It’s best to start with the dirtiest spot — almost always the tires 1. Changing your tires at the 4. Lugging around winter 1. It’s preferable to wash your car — to keep dirt from splashing up onto wrong time. Changing your tires gear. Bags of sand or salt, shov- on a cloudy day. previously cleaned areas. as soon as the snow starts to melt els, traction aids and ski racks all is a risky bet. Play it safe and wait increase the weight and wind re- 2. Detergents are ideal for washing 4. TRUE. This way, if streaks are left until snowstorm warnings wind sistance of your car, which drives your car’s exterior. behind after down and the temperature out- up fuel consumption. an initial wash, you’ll know in which side climbs above 7 °C. Anything 3. You should start with the roof direction to start scrubbing again! lower, and the rubber on your Still not eager to wash your car and clean the wheels last. summer tires will stiffen and lose this spring? Get ready for rust. 5. TRUE. Letting your car air dry traction. It’s an equally bad idea to You’ve been warned! 4. Washing the inside windows leaves watermarks behind. It’s best to keep your winter tires on year- from left to right and the outside do the drying yourself as you go about round. Not only are snow tires less windows from top to bottom (or vice your cleaning. Use a shammy for efficient than summer models, but versa) yields the best results. optimal results. you’ll also wear them out twice as fast if you don’t make the switch. 5. Letting your car air dry is not as effective as drying it yourself. 2. Neglecting spring tune-ups. Over the winter, the fluids that keep your car running smoothly ANSWERS are put to the test. It’s important to check their levels come spring 1. TRUE. When they’re exposed and to refill as needed. Don’t forget to the sun’s powerful rays, water to take a peek beneath your car droplets can serve as tiny magnify- as well; rough winter roads often ing lenses, potentially damaging your take a toll on your vehicle’s under- car’s paint job. Additionally, water belly. dries quickly on hot metal and leaves behind unsightly streaks. 3. Putting off spring clean- ing. There’s more to a good spring 2. FALSE. A mild soap is your best cleaning than a shiny, sleek car. bet. Detergents pack a powerful punch Dirt and salt accumulated over the that can damage the paint. Further- winter can damage the paint and more, dishwashing soap is notorious cause rust to form, so get scrubbing for leaving residue behind. Always without delay. choose products designed specifically for auto use.
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A study conducted by the U.S. National Highway Keep your car looking Traffi c Safety Administration found that in crash situations, DID YOU airbags (when used with as great as it runs seatbelts) reduce the risk KNOW? of serious head injury by Do you take pride in your car? Do you try your best to keep it looking sleek and pol- 75% and of severe chest ished all year? Take advantage of the variety of services available to pamper your car injury by 66%. and get it looking like it did the day you drove it off the lot.
• Interior cleaning. A professional • Sealing. To protect against stains cleaner can help get rid of inelegant salt and fading, car care experts can apply stains on carpets, lingering odours, dust a sealant to the fabric of your seats that To protect your eyes while balls and animal hair caught in every stops dirt and messes from penetrating driving at night, keep your nook and cranny. Is there anything bet- into the fi bres. Sealants are especially DID YOU dashboard lights as dim ter than that fresh new car smell? recommended if you have leather seats as possible, especially to preserve their suppleness for years to KNOW? if you’re travelling along • Exterior cleaning. There’s noth- come. a poorly lit stretch of road. ing like a thorough cleaning to revive your car’s body! A professional cleaner From rustproofi ng and paint protec- can enhance your car’s paint colour, tion to shampooing and waxing, there’s buff chrome accents and get your win- no shortage of ways to keep your “baby” dows looking crystal clear. looking fl awless! Reduce your risk of whiplash • Polish. Protect your car from UV in a crash by keeping your rays and acid rain with a profession- headrest properly adjusted. ally applied sealant that’ll also restore DID YOU Make sure it’s always less lustrous shine to your paint job. than ten centimetres away KNOW? from your head and keep • Padding. Have your car’s once-fl uffy its centre at eye level. seats seen better days? Plump them up without delay! If the fabric is torn in places, take the opportunity to mend any rips or fraying seams at the same time. The plastic used to manufac- ture headlights is vulnerable to UV rays and can become DID YOU opaque with time. This doesn’t Do you take good care necessarily mean you need to KNOW? replace your lights: a thorough of your windshield? cleaning should do the trick. Road debris and temperature variations acts as a barrier to prevent you from can create virtually invisible fl aws on being ejected in a crash; however, its your windshield, so make sure to inspect effi ciency is signifi cantly reduced when with care. Any chips or cracks should be damaged. Whether it’s nearly unnotice- Abrupt accelerations, tight turns and the weight repaired without delay, as sudden jolts able or painfully obvious, never leave a of the engine all put an extra or collisions can quickly make things crack unattended. burden on your front tires. worse. Cracks can also act as mirrors, To ensure the best possible visibility DID YOU Switch your front and back refl ecting sunlight or the headlights of at all times, wash your windshield inside tires every 10,000 kilometres other cars and leaving you blinded on and out — wipers included — at least once KNOW? to ensure a more uniform the road. Furthermore, in rainy weather, a month. Don’t forget to top up your wind- wear and prolong their your windshield wipers can’t get to the shield washer fl uid, and always carry lifespan. water trapped in crevices, which compro- a full container in your trunk to avoid mises your visibility. Your windshield stressful situations.
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