HMCS Toronto Wraps up Black Sea Deployment

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167864 2 TRIDENT News May 6, 2019 CFB Halifax gathers to celebrate success and prepare for the year ahead

By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

Since taking over as Base Com- mander of CFB Halifax nine months ago, Capt(N) David Mazur said he’s found a lot to be proud of. The shore personnel of CFB Halifax have supported the deployment of seven RCN ships during that time, the base brought a new accommodations block online with Tribute Tower, and enti- ties like BLog, BIS, BCompt, BAdm and others have all had noteworthy successes worth celebrating at the unit level. What the Base Commander found, however, is that he had no good av- enue for recognizing unit or personal accomplishments and for commend- ing his people for the hard work they do each day. This was part of the reason for the return of Base Divi- sions, which haven’t been held regu- larly at CFB Halifax in recent years. The first was held at the new Willow Park Armoury on April 17, with CAF members from all three elements on parade, and Capt(N) Mazur said Divi- sions will continue to be held quar- terly going forward. CFB Halifax Base Commander Capt(N) David Mazur salutes personnel on parade during Base Divisions at Willow Park on April “The base is an extremely large or- 17. ganization, it’s high performing and AVR RENZO RUIZ HAAS, FIS it has a diverse workforce. It’s important, in my opinion, to get together every now and then to celebrate what we’ve achieved as a group, as well as celebrating individual achieve- ments.” Looking ahead to his next year in command, Capt(N) Mazur mentioned some upcoming tasks that will in- volve the wider community, like Base involvement in the Memorial Cup, the upcoming Skills Canada National Competition in Halifax, and D-Day 75th Anniversary events in June. Navy-focused events on the horizon include the completion of Jetty NJ, the commissioning of HMCS Harry DeWolf, and upcoming NATO Exer- cise CUTLASS FURY, which will see 22 warships visiting the region. Capt(N) David Mazur presents the Base Commander’s Com- With busy times ahead, the Base mendation to members of the HMC Dockyard and CFAD Fire Commander also stressed that people Departments for their response to a shipboard fire at the Impe- Cdr Eric McCallum, BIS Commanding Officer, inspects sailors need to take care of themselves, and rial Oil Refinery in January of this year. on parade inside the new Willow Park Armoury. encouraged members to find time for AVR RENZO RUIZ HAAS, FIS AVR RENZO RUIZ HAAS, FIS a bit of fun and exercise during their d a y. - The Canadian Forces Decoration shipboard fire onboard the tanker - CPO1 Edwin Hardy was officially “If you have your own ideas on was presented to Cdr Routledge KIVALLIQ W at the Imperial Oil promoted to his current rank, ef- how to make your workplace more (1st Clasp), PO2 Boulanger, Mcpl Refinery on January 27 of this fective as of September 21, 2018. fun, engage your chain of command, Tackaberry, and AB Jellicoe. year. Crews assisted the HRM Fire - Further promotions included Lt make recommendations, and be - The Special Service Medal - NATO Department to bring the situation Guanlao promoted to Captain, LS prepared to lead and get involved,” he was presented to MS Bech (Op under control quickly. Labonte promoted to Acting Sub- said. REASSURANCE Roto 5, 2016), LS - The 35 Brigade Commander’s Com- Lieutenant, PO2 Drake promoted to “There’s always going to be more Fougere (Op REASSURANCE Roto mendation was presented to Cpl Petty Officer, 1st Class, PO2 Hawco work to do than the hours we have to 7, 2017), and LS Moulaison (Op Jeffery Koscik for his work on Exer- promoted to Petty Officer, 1st Class, do it. But we need to pace ourselves SEXTANT HMCS Iroquois, 2006) cise GUERRIER NORDIQUE 2018. MCpl Pye promoted to Sergeant, Cpl and stay healthy.” - The Base Commander’s Com- - The Public Service 35 year Long Charette promoted to Master Corpo- Base Divisions includes an impor- mendation was presented to Brian Service Award was presented ral, Cpl Lindsay promoted to Master tant Honours and Awards component, MacDonald, Chris Wagner, and to Mr. Joe Chaput and Mr. Glen Corporal, Cfn Koscik promoted to and the following presentations and Ryan Stewart, representing the McMullin, recognizing the mile- Corporal, Avr Moore promoted to promotions were made while mem- HMC Dockyard and CFAD Fire De- stone in their careers of service to Corporal, and Avr (B) LaFond pro- bers were assembled at the Armoury: partments, for their response to a Canada. moted to Aviator Technician. May 6, 2019 TRIDENT News 3 HMCS Toronto wraps up Black Sea deployment

By SLt Clint Grant, Op REASSURANCE

From March 28 to April 17, 2019, HMCS Toronto was in the Black Sea as part of Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) conducting a variety of maritime situational awareness patrols and interoperability exercises with other navies. In that time, Toronto made a strong showing of Canadian presence and was able to foster strong working relationships with NATO allies and the Ukrainian Navy. Toronto’s Commanding Officer, Cdr Martin Fluet, reflected on SNMG2 operations in the Black Sea. “This planned routine patrol in the Black Sea was very successful and allowed us to develop and improve our interoperability with our partners and allies in this part of the world.” Toronto visited the port of Odessa, Ukraine from April 1 to 3, during which a number of official calls, dip- lomatic luncheons, ship tours, and meetings with Ukrainian military officials took place. “The true value of NATO’s visit to Odessa will be a legacy of ongoing cooperation and the exchange of skills and ideas to Members of HMCS Toronto’s Naval Boarding Party conduct boarding party training with Romanian Ship Regele Ferndinad in foster closer collaboration in our the Black Sea during Ex SEA SHIELD, April 9. partnership for peace going for- MCPL MANUELA BERGER, FIS HALIFAX ward,” said Lt(N) Nathan Jenkins, Toronto’s Operations Officer. tion of drills with the Ukrainian consistent level of interoperability order to undergo a rest and main- On April 4, Toronto conducted Navy, Toronto proceeded to rejoin among NATO allies. Toronto led one tenance period. This period will interoperability exercises with the the SNMG2 Task Group to conduct of the premier serials of the exer- provide the crew with an opportu- Ukrainian Navy, including manoeu- maritime situational awareness cise by offering a drone Hammer- nity to rest and recover from the vring exercises, communications patrols. head target for gunnery exercise, busy operational tempo during the exercises, and gunnery drills. The After several days at sea with enabling allied vessels to perform Black Sea patrol, and afford time to aim of these activities was to sup- SNMG2, the Task Group visited target acquisition and firing profi- conduct mid-mission maintenance port expanded Canadian and NATO the port of Constanta, Romania. ciency practice. Toronto’s execution on the ship and helicopter. contributions to capacity building The Task Group then joined the was commended by the Commander Once the rest and maintenance with the Ukrainian military. These Romanian Navy to participate in of SNMG2 for the smooth effective period is complete, Toronto will pro- maritime exercises presented an Exercise SEA SHIELD from April execution. ceed to sea to carry on its mission opportunity for the Ukrainian Navy 8 to 12. It was a weeklong training Now that SNMG2 has exited the representing Canada and support- to learn more about NATO best event hosted by Romania aimed at Black Sea and re-entered the Medi- ing NATO presence in the Mediter- practices as part of their desired achieving greater proficiency in the terranean, Toronto will transit to ranean Sea as part of Op REASSUR- accession to NATO. On comple- warfare disciplines and achieving a the port of Civitavecchia, Italy, in ANCE.

Crewmembers of the air detachment onboard HMCS Toronto load Raptor, the HMCS Toronto’s Naval Boarding Party fires the C8A2 assault rifle during weapons embarked CH-148 Cyclone with MK-46 torpedoes during Op REASSURANCE, while training on the flight deck during Op REASSURANCE, April 8. sailing the Black Sea, April 15, 2019. MCPL MANUELA BERGER, FIS HALIFAX MCPL MANUELA BERGER, FIS HALIFAX 4 TRIDENT News May 6, 2019 www.tridentnewspaper.com Community Calendar Publication Reunion and event notices must be submitted by email. Schedule [email protected] include the sender’s name and phone number. for 2019 A notice will not be published if the event is to happen more that one year from publication date. Submissions may be edited. January 14 — MFRC & Money Matters January 28 February 11 — MFRC February 25 Where the Land Meets the discussion and a dive into the iconic Kermesse Art Show and Sale March 11 — MFRC March 25 — Posting Season Sea: The Coastal Geography films of the past to modern feats of Time: 7–9 p.m. April 8 — MFRC & Spring Automotive and Geology of Nova Scotia and cinema. Date: May 22-30 April 22 — Battle of the Atlantic May 6 — MFRC Newfoundland Halifax Central Library's 5th An- Location: Chase Gallery, Nova May 21 — Spring Home and Garden Time: 7 p.m. nual Mini-Con is a full-day, all-ages Scotia Public Archives June 3 — MFRC & Family Days June 17 Date: Tuesday, May 7 celebration of all things geek. Come The IWK Kermesse Art Show and July 2 — MFRC Location: Maritime Museum of dressed in your favourite cosplay Sale takes place from May 22-30. More July 15 July 29 — MFRC the Atlantic and nerd out with us as we take over than 100 local artists will be donating August 12 — Back to School Atlantic Canada has a unique geo- the Library for the day. Ages 12 and their paintings to this art show and August 26 — MFRC September 9 logical history that rivals anywhere up. sale. The show and sale takes place at September 23 — MFRC & DEFSEC else on the continent and has been the Chase Gallery in the NS Archives October 7 — Fall Home Improvement October 21 — MFRC laid bare for all to see along our rug- Arctic Adventures of a Coast Building at 6016 University Ave in November 4 — Remembrance Day ged and meandering coastline. The Guard Nurse Halifax. The opening reception is on November 18 — MFRC & Holiday Shopping December 2 sea kayak is an ideal means to explore Time: 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 from 7-9 and every- December 16 — MFRC & Year End Review our isles and inlets, headlands and Date: Tuesday, May 21 one is welcome. The show continues harbours, and to reach many of their Location: Maritime Museum of on Thursday, May 23 through Satur- Editor: Virginia Beaton hidden gems. Contrasts abound: from the Atlantic day, May 30. Admission is free. [email protected] the 100 Wild Islands along our Eastern Come join the sailing adventures (902) 427-4235 Shore to the Highlands of Cape Bret- of a Coast Guard Health Officer RCSCC Bras D’Or 40th Journalist: Ryan Melanson on which originated in an early Africa from Halifax to Eureka, through the Anniversary [email protected] and Europe, to the Bay of Fundy, once North West Passage, off the coasts Date: May 24-26 (902) 427-4231 the ancient rift valley of a supercon- of Labrador, Nunavut, Alaska and The 40th Anniversary of 268 Royal Ca- Editorial Advisor: Margaret Conway tinent. Join Dr. Scott Cunningham of Greenland. Theresa McGuire is nadian Sea Cadets Corps Bras D'Or will [email protected] Coastal Adventures, and the author a registered nurse on board who take place on the weekend of May 24 to 902-721-0560 of Sea Kayaking in Nova Scotia, as he handles everyday health and safety 26, 2019 in Quispamsis and Rothesay, describes the special coastal areas he challenges at sea and is always pre- New Brunswick. The events will include www.tridentnewspaper.com has discovered over years of explor- pared for disaster if it should arise. a Meet and Greet on Friday, May 24 at ing our marine wilderness on foot and Step aboard to see vivid photos of Branch 58 Legion, the Annual Cadet Advertising Sales in kayak. crew life at sea and in Arctic commu- Review and Dinner on Saturday May 25, Dave MacNeil nities. Amazing videos of icebreak- and a barbecue at Meenan’s Cove Beach 902-209-0570 Mini-Con: The Evolution of ing, icebergs, flying in helicopters, on Sunday, May 26. For more informa- [email protected] Science-Fiction Films and ocean wildlife will be shared tion please email [email protected]. Time: 1 – 2 p.m. with engaging narration from the ca or call Brian at 506-849-4146.

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Now every time I Annual Subscription (25 issues): Chaplain, Basic Training List cut my lawn, I smell pesto! • NS: $37.38 ($32.50 + 15 % HST) This spring the basil is really taking • ON, NB & NFLD: $36.73 ($32.50 + 13% HST) • BC: $36.40 ($32.50 + 12% HST) When I was posted to Halifax, over, and it needs to be dealt with. So • Remainder of Canada: my family was excited to move into the fight has begun. Thanks to my $34.13 ($32.50 + GST) • United States: $45 US our new home. That first summer father-in-law, much of it was raked and As padres, we are always looking • Abroad: $65 US was filled with getting things ready, pulled in the last few days. It has been for interesting ways to make the Courier address: 2740 Barrington Street, unpacking and meeting the people devastating to the lawn, but I have spiritual and unseen world more Halifax, N.S. of our new neighbourhood. Because faith that with a little seed and some understandable. 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By Trident Staff to introduce the Harry DeWolf-class and other new ships in the coming years. A group of ten RCN sailors began the The following sailors were promot- next phase of their naval careers dur- ed from Master Seaman to Petty Of- ing a special ceremony aboard HMCS ficer, 2nd Class during the ceremony: Ville de Quebec on April 4, marking - PO2 Frank Joseph Bastarache their promotion from the rank of Mas- (HMCS Charlottetown) ter Seaman to Petty Officer, 2nd Class. - PO2 Cameron Fraser (HMCS These ceremonies are part of a new St.John’s) initiative that aims to recognize the - PO2 Jonathan Guimond (HMCS hard work that goes into reaching this Halifax) rank; they allow sailors a chance to - PO2 David Hatcher (Naval Fleet properly celebrate this career milestone School (Atlantic)) with their supervisors, peers and family - PO2 Michael Kostopoulos (HMCS members. As senior leaders noted, the Montreal) promotion to PO2 brings big changes, - PO2 Douglas Noseworthy (FMF including membership in a new mess Cape Scott) and new responsibilities that leverage - PO2 Stefan Pickett (MOG 5) experience and leadership skills. - PO2 Chad Raymond (HMCS Char- The group of sailors promoted from the rank of Master Seaman to Petty Officer, 2nd The ceremony was presided over by lottetown) Class on April 4, with Fleet Chief CPO1 Tim Blonde and Cmdre Craig Skjerpen in the Fleet Chief CPO1 Tim Blonde and CCFL - PO2 Gabriel Tanguay (Naval Fleet centre. Cmdre Craig Skjerpen, who noted that School (Atlantic)) PTE SARINA MCNEILL, FIS personnel who reach these senior NCO - PO2 Christopher Trask (HMCS ranks will be crucial as the RCN begins Harry DeWolf)

PO2 Stefan Pickett gets a little help with his new epaulettes from fiancée Salina Kemp Each sailor received the new epaulettes along with a scroll that lists “The Duties and and Cmdre Craig Skjerpen. Responsibilities of Chief Petty Officers and Petty Officers.” PTE SARINA MCNEILL, FIS PTE SARINA MCNEILL, FIS

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Continued from page 4 there is always stuff we didn’t intend to take care of the basil in my lawn I can get back to enjoying pesto on that seems to pop up. These things a little at a time, instead of letting it a plate, instead of under my lawn- is like a garden and they need to be compete for the limited resources in overwhelm my yard. Perhaps then mower. cultivated, planted, fertilized, and our lives like our time, talent, and even from time to time, weeded. So treasure. These resources are the what does this mean in a practical fertilizer that makes our garden grow, sense? both the plants we intended and the I’m not sure about your gardens, ones we didn’t. at but when I plant a garden there are When things get out of control, it is two kinds of plants I end up with. The important to seek back-up. This help CF CHAPELS Chapel Services de la Chapelle • Sunday/dimanche ones I planted, and the ones I didn’t. can be from anywhere; a family mem- I like to plant a variety of vegetables; ber, a friend, one of the Sentinel, a pa- STADACONA SHEARWATER beans, peas, carrots, beets, and the list dre, or Psycho-social Services. There 8h30 - Protestant 10h00 - Roman Catholic goes on. are many resources available to help - English - Bilingual/bilingue It is often the same in our lives as when our lives get out of balance. The Visit: www.rcmilord.com for more information/pour les renseignements well. We intend to plant good things key is to remember you don’t have to BAPTISM, MATRIMONY & OTHER SACRAMENTS - BY APPOINTMENT/REQUEST 167866 in our lives. Things that will bear do it alone. the fruit of a life well lived. However, In the seasons ahead, I will seek 6 TRIDENT News May 6, 2019 Canada concludes highly successful command of CTF 150

By Lt(N) Linda Coleman, CTF 150 Public Affairs Officer

On April 11, 2019, Canada handed over command of Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150) to Pakistan, completing Canada’s fourth command of this multinational counter-terrorism Task Force. Commodore Darren Garnier, Royal Canadian Navy, relinquished command to Commodore Alveer Ahmed Noor of the Pakistan Navy during a change of command ceremony held at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bah- rain. The ceremony was presided over by VAdm James Malloy, USN, Com- mander Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). Through maritime security operations, regional engagements, and capacity building activities, CTF 150 and coalition partners work to deter and deny terrorist organizations any benefits from employing the high seas for smuggling illicit cargo including HMCS Regina's crew poses with more narcotics, UN embargoed weapons, than 2000 kilograms of narcotics seized and Somalian charcoal. Profits from from a dhow during Op ARTEMIS in the drug trafficking in the region are a Pacific Ocean on April 7. known source of funding for ter- CPL STUART EVANS, BORDEN IMAGING rorists and criminal networks. This SERVICES represents a common threat to the security and prosperity of the region. The Task Force concluded on a high Member countries that contributed to note when on April 7, 2019, Canadian CTF 150 success during this rotation warship, HMCS Regina, operating include Australia, Canada, France, under Canada-led CTF150 command, Pakistan, the United Kingdom, and seized and destroyed 2,569 kgs of the United States, all working to- hashish in the Indian Ocean. gether in direct support in pursuit of Regina was in the region as part CMF goals. of Canada’s increased contribution The Canada-led Task Force, sup- to Operation ARTEMIS this year. ported by the Royal Australian Navy Operation ARTEMIS is the Cana- (RAN), completed a highly successful dian Armed Forces’ (CAF) ongoing tour by directing 18 boardings from contribution to counter-terrorism our coalition partners, and seizing and maritime security operations and destroying over 33,000 kg of ille- in Middle Eastern and East African gal narcotics, with a regional whole- waters. sale value of over $41 million (USD). Regina, along with its embarked This marks the second largest volume Cyclone helicopter, Naval Tactical Op- of illegal narcotics seized in CTF 150 erations Group, Naval Replenishment history. Unit (NRU) Asterix, and a CP-140 Au- Notably, in December 2018, Royal rora aircraft joined CTF 150 at the end Navy warship, HMS Dragon, broke a of March. At the time, this marked record when the ship conducted the the CAF’s third largest operation, largest drug haul in CMF history, seiz- significantly increasing the CAF’s ing and destroying just shy of 10,000 footprint in the Middle East and East kg of illegal narcotics from two dhows Africa region. while under CTF 150 command. Also CTF 150 successes can also be in December, RAN warship, HMAS attributed to the CAF Unclassified Ballarat, seized the largest dollar Remote-sensing Situational Aware- value of heroin in CMF history with ness (URSA) system, which allows for 766 kg. the download of satellite data directly “The successes we achieved dur- from commercial satellites, providing our deployment was a team effort ing up-to-date situational awareness with our CMF coalition partners,” of operational theatres. The system said Commodore Garnier. “Together, proved to be a valuable asset for CTF we accomplished regional cooperation 150 in supporting its mission by con- and coalition interoperability, while tributing to building and maintaining contributing to maritime security by situational awareness and patterns of disrupting the use of the high seas as life at sea. Canadian Task Force 150 during Op ARTEMIS in the Pacific Ocean on March 31, a pathway for illicit activities that is 2019. used to fund terrorism.” Continued on page 7 CPL STUART EVANS, BORDEN IMAGING SERVICES May 6, 2019 TRIDENT News 7 Come out and play at DND Family Days 2019

By Virginia Beaton, There will be musical enter- Trident Staff tainment, rides in RHIBS, and ship tours. If you would enjoy DND Family Days 2019 will a free ride on the Harbour be here soon. Hopper, be sure to attend DND This year’s event will take Family Days on Friday because place in HMC Dockyard on that’s the day that the Harbour Friday June 21 and Saturday Hopper will be there. June 22 and the theme is Come On both days, the prize Out and Play! draws take place at 2 p.m. “The idea with our theme is in the big tent. Prizes range for people to come with their from bicycles, to gift cards, to families and to have fun,” says bonus AirMiles. And remem- Missy Sonier, Manager of PSP ber, you have to be in the tent Corporate Sponsorship. during the draw to be eligible Along with the usual attrac- to win. tions such as inflatable amuse- Friday’s event will run from ments in the Irving Entertain- noon to 6 p.m., and Saturday’s ment Zone, and a midway, get event is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ready to see many references Busses will run from Shear- to board games. A new feature water to HMC Dockyard to this year will be a passport: transport people from the visit certain designated spon- Dartmouth side so that they sors’ booths to get your pass- may enjoy Family Days and not port stamped. have to deal with parking their As always, Sonier and her vehicles near the site. team at Corporate Sponsor- At the midway, the rewards for winners range from stuffed toys to colourful strings of beads. Check the PSP Halifax web- ship have lined up a variety SUBMITTED site at www.cafconnection.ca/ of sponsors whose generosity Halifax/Home.aspx for more makes DND Family Days possible Other sponsors will include Westjet, Canada has contributed a train trip updates. There will be more informa- each year. Sobeys is the Presenting which has contributed a draw prize of from Halifax to Toronto for a family tion in upcoming Trident editions as Sponsor. a flight for a family of four. VIA Rail of four in a first class sleeper. well.

Canada concludes highly successful command of CTF 150

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Commodore Garnier also toured the region, meeting with key leaders to discuss the maritime security environment in the CTF 150 area of operations. He conducted Key Leadership Engagements in Egypt, Mozambique, Oman, Seychelles and the United Arab Emirates. Commodore Garnier stressed the same key points when he said: “deterring and denying terror- ists the use of the seas as a venue for illegal activities is a team effort as no single state can shoulder this burden alone. The very nature of CTF 150 operations requires the Task Force to work closely with partners and allies in order to achieve success. Strength- ening relationships with regional navies improves interoperability, and allows CTF 150 to build trust, share information, and remain engaged in regional efforts and challenges.” Commodore Garnier concluded his Members of the combined Canadian- tour by adding: “I’m extremely proud Australian CTF 150 Task Force, led by Buying, Selling or Relocating of the hard work, dedication and Commodore Darren Garnier, stand with professionalism demonstrated by our Vice-Admiral James Malloy, USN, Com- Are you buying a good investment? combined Canadian-Australian Task mander Combined Maritime Forces upon What is your property worth? Force over the past five months. Lead- conclusion of the April 11, 2019 Change ing people of this caliber is both a of Command ceremony after Canada We are experts in Real Estate Valuation, providing accurate 167862 privilege and personally rewarding.” handed over command to Pakistan. Estimates of Value, serving military families for 25 years. Canada is a member of CMF and SUBMITTED has been contributing to CTF 150 Greg Lockyer, CRA Chris Flick, AACI Steve Horswill, AACI through Royal Canadian Navy war- to operate at CMF Headquarters since ships, Royal Canadian Air Force the beginning of the partnership in 902-466-2000 902-466-2732 alderneyappraisals.com maritime surveillance, and/or staff 2001. o: f: w: 8 TRIDENT News May 6, 2019 August ride for Wounded Warriors programs registering now

By Sara White, on board. There was one in British between day one and two, transporta- Managing editor, The Aurora Columbia last year, and Wounded tion from Halifax to the ride start, or Warriors wants to get the word out vice versa; the event meet and greet The ride itself is one thing, but the across the country. This first year and gala events – and a considerable resting is another. here will be about awareness, but charitable donation to the cause. “You get to sit and talk with people,” we’ll build on it.” They are encouraged to fundraise to says Dean Peach of the Highway The Nova Scotia ride is planning increase the ride’s success. Sponsors of Heroes Bike Ride, organized by for 100 participants. Registration is are also a valuable part of the event, Wounded Warriors Canada. open now. The ride will start at 14 taking care of some of the logistical That time, and activities during off- Wing Greenwood at 8 a.m. August 24 details, ride expenses and gala prizing road social and gala events, is when and make its way through the Valley, and auction items. participants and supporters share travelling 92 kilometres and ending The highlight of this first ride their stories and experiences, and find the first day at Acadia University. through Nova Scotia will be the stops out about the programs WWC offers The ride will continue the second day, the riders make along the routes military veterans, firefighters, para- August 25, covering 112 kilometres both days, taking in community war medics and police; and their families. through Eastern Kings and Hants memorials and taking rest breaks at The organization raises funds and counties, ending in Halifax at Citadel fire halls, military partners, police awareness in support of those living Hill. and paramedic stations. Peach says with operational stress injuries, such “Anybody can ride – anybody. You they are already busy scheduling to as post-traumatic stress disorder. don’t have to have a military back- incorporate the visits, and planning a This will be Peach’s fourth High- ground. I’ve ridden with veterinar- few ceremonies to mark some of the The Wounded Warriors Canada High- way of Heroes ride, but different: he’s ians, doctors, members of cycling significant stops. way of Heroes Bike Ride is coming to the lead organizer of a team putting clubs, seniors….” The ride is open to anyone who Nova Scotia for the first time. Organizers together the first ride to take place in Participants’ $1,250 fee includes the wants to participate. For details or are planning for up to 100 cyclists to take Nova Scotia, set for August 24 and 25. ride jersey, all the on-route food, bike to register, visit woundedwarriors.ca in the two-day event August 24 and 25, “I knew there was a group of guys support and maintenance they need; or ride director Dean Peach, hhrns@ taking in both Valley and Halifax routes. here who would do it, so we jumped accommodations and gear transfer woundedwarriors.ca or 902-840-0325. SUBMITTED

Sailor takes novel approach to fantasy classics

By Peter Mallett, age, OS Hunder decided to shop it Instead of dwelling on the suc- The Lookout Staff around with the hope of finding cesses, and criticisms, of his first an agent and publisher. He did. book, he went to work on a second A young sailor says he is pleasantly The book was released last novel entitled Astro-Nuts, which surprised with the reaction, sales, and summer by San Francisco-based was released April 2 of this year. the hopefully uproarious laughter be- Skyhorse Publishing. His farcical Astro-Nuts takes a healthy swipe ing generated by his first-ever novel. fantasy novel has already sur- at the science fiction genre. It OS Logan J. Hunder works as a passed sales of 2,500 copies and is follows a space delivery ship and Naval Communicator aboard HMCS now going into its second printing. its widely despised captain, as it Vancouver, and is also the author of The story takes place in the mines and ships rocks back and Witches Be Crazy, a quirky paperback mythical Kingdom of Jenair and forth between an asteroid belt and novel that has developed a cult follow- focuses on a king who has fallen the moon. ing. ill and his daughter who is ready OS Hunder is now shifting gears It is best described as one-part to replace him. A cast of well- to a third book, a paperback that fantasy and two-parts comedy. He meaning but bumbling hopefuls will satirize the murder mystery says his book is a deliberate Mur- join the quest to wed the young genre. phy’s Law-style comedic attack on the princess and are oblivious to the He joined the navy 18 months classic medieval quest story where reality that she is nothing short of ago and says he is keeping alive everything can and will go wrong. evil. The readers are introduced to his family’s naval tradition by He began writing Witches Be Crazy several other characters who also sailing aboard Vancouver. His in 2014 after completing a degree in fall well short of meeting arche- father, CPO2 (ret’d) Glen Hunder Criminal Justice at Camosun College. typical expectations, including Sir served aboard multiple RCN war- After its release in 2015, OS Hunder Lee, a highly confused Knight, and ships during his 38-year military has been attracting a loyal follow- Rainchild, a spiteful dark wizard. career, but Vancouver was his last ing and receiving mostly favourable OS Hunder says he leaned heav- ship when he retired. reviews. He also admits he never ily on his experiences of play- So far, his son is enjoying the anticipated his writing would ever be ing Dungeons and Dragons and OS Logan J. Hunder has written two novels and is challenges of working aboard a published. quest-style video games like World at work on a third. Canadian warship and what it “The book was my first attempt at a of Warcraft in writing Witches SUBMITTED offers. real writing project, and I wasn’t sure Be Crazy. He says he also leaned “You come to work every single if anything was going to come of it. heavily on the comedic genius of truth about his writing in that, “You day and you never know what is going When I was in college, I was com- films such as Monty Python and the either love it or hate it.” to happen,” said OS Hunder. “You pletely focused on my studies and by Holy Grail and Shaun of The Dead. Reviews on the website Goodreads. could be doing specialized training or the end I was sick of the rigid struc- “All of my chapters and passages com are largely favourable with one an honest day's labour, but you get to ture of academic papers, so I eventu- take comedic turns. In comedy any- reader declaring Witches Be Crazy as interface with all sorts of people from ally turned to creative writing as an thing unexpected or absurd can hap- the “perfect choice” that “delivers different places across Canada and outlet. I thought I would just put my pen and you feel less bad if you pull total entertainment.” A few other re- around the world. It helps my evolu- writing in a binder and show it to the something out of left field than if it’s views were not so flattering, with one tion as a writer as there is a camara- odd friend and that was about it.” a straight-laced quest story.” reader criticizing his work saying it derie and bond in the military that Before putting his novel into stor- He admits online reviews reveal one “felt very lazy and stereotypical”. you don’t find in a lot of other jobs.” May 6, 2019 TRIDENT News 9

Happy Harry’s gives back to military families

By Sarah-Jean Mannette, H&R MFRC

Every year, local businesses give back to countless non-profit organizations as a way to support causes and charities that are important to them within their community. John Canning, owner of Happy Harry’s Affordable Building Centre in Burn- side, adopted this same philosophy and looked for a charity he could relate to. Growing up with a strong military heritage, having a father serve in the Korean War and a grandfather who lost his life in Italy during the Second World War, he decided to support the military community by donating to the Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre (H&R MFRC). “Since I grew up with military ties I understand the challenges that are associated with this lifestyle. I also have a large clientele of military folks who are undergoing home renovations after being posted here, so it’s important for me to support those who support us. The H&R MFRC seemed like the right fit,” said Canning. For the past eight years, Happy Happy Harry’s staff present the H&R MFRC with a cheque from their November campaign. From left: Kathryn Chambers, H&R Harry’s has generously donated 10% MFRC Business Manager, CFB Halifax Base Commander Capt(N) Mazur, and John Beaton and Collin Logan, from Happy of all sales made between Novem- Harry’s. ber 1 and 10 to the H&R MFRC in remembrance of his family’s mili- Guerre mondiale – il a décidé de campagne de financement en novem- Le Grand McDon se déroule le 8 tary roots and commemorating his soutenir la communauté militaire, en bre. mai nephew’s current service with the faisant des dons au Centre de res- Le mercredi 8 mai marque le retour CAF. sources pour les familles des mili- McHappy Day is happening on du Grand McDon, l’activité de fi- This year’s fundraiser raised taires d'Halifax et régions (CRFM H May 8 nancement la plus importante et la $16,906.93, which will be used to et R). On Wednesday, May 8, McDonald’s plus ancienne de McDonald’s. provide a variety of vital programs, « Étant donné que j’ai grandi dans biggest and longest-standing fundrais- Pour la deuxième fois, le CRFM H services and support to CAF fami- une famille de militaires, je coming event, McHappy Day, is back. et R figure parmi les organismes qui lies in our community. prends les difficultés inhérentes à For the second year, the H&R MFRC recevront une partie des fonds re- In total, Happy Harry’s has do- ce mode de vie. J’ai également de is one of the charities that will re- cueillis. nated $130,152.08. Thank you, Happy nombreux clients qui entrepren- ceive proceeds from this day. À l’achat de chaque Big Mac, Joyeux Harry’s, for supporting military nent des travaux de rénovation de A portion of $1 from every Big Mac, festin ou McCafé, une partie d’un dol- families. We look forward to seeing leur maison, après leur affectation Happy Meal, or hot McCafé bever- lar ira directement au programmes et everyone during this fundraising ici. Il est donc important pour moi age sold will go directly to programs services destinés aux famille mili- campaign in November. de soutenir ceux qui nous soutien- and services for military families. taires de la communauté. Rassemblez nent au départ. Le CRFM d'Halifax et Take family, friends, colleagues to la famille, les amis, les collègues... et Happy Harry’s donne en retour régions semblait être le bon choix, » a McDonald's at 393 Pleasant Street rendez-vous au McDonald’s situé au aux familles des militaires affirmé Canning. (Dartmouth) or 3486 Kempt Road 393 rue Pleasant (à Dartmouth) ou au Au cours des huit dernières an- (Halifax) and make a purchase. Or lots 3486 chemin Kempt (à Halifax) pour Par Sarah-Jean Mannette, nées, Happy Harry’s a généreuse- of purchases. effectuer un achat, voire plusieurs. CRFM H et R ment fait don de 10 % du total des Thank you! The H&R MFRC has Merci! Le CRFM H et R soutient ventes effectuées entre le 1er et le 10 been proudly supporting military fièrement les familles militaires Chaque année, pour soutenir novembre au CRFM H et R, en hom- families since 1986. depuis 1986. les causes et les œuvres de charité mage aux racines militaires de sa qui leur tiennent à cœur, les entre- famille et en l’honneur de son neveu prises locales donnent en retour à qui est actuellement en service dans Naval officers doeskin mess kit - jacket 40-42 , pants 38. Package will include d’innombrables organismes sans but les FAC. FOR white mess jacket, high collar white “ice cream suit “ jacket and pants, white lucratif de leur collectivité. John Cette année la collecte de fonds a short sleeve shirt and pants, 3 linen waistcoats, black dress Wellington boots size Canning, propriétaire de Happy récolté 16 906,93 $, ce qui sera utilisé SALE: 9.5, Canex windbreaker size 44. Asking $300. Call 902-448-6375. Harry’s Affordable Building Centre pour fournir une gamme de pro- à Burnside, a adopté la même phi- grammes, de services et de soutiens losophie en cherchant un organisme aux familles des FAC dans notre com- de bienfaisance auquel il pouvait munauté. s’identifier. Ayant grandi dans une Au total, Happy Harry’s a donné famille de longue tradition militaire 130 152,08 $. Merci, Happy Harry’s, – son père a servi pendant la guerre pour votre soutien continu aux de Corée et son grand-père a perdu la familles militaires. Nous avons hâte vie en Italie au cours de la Seconde de voir tout le monde durant cette 167867 10 TRIDENT News May 6, 2019 RCN strengthens interoperability with French Navy Carrier Strike Group

By Lt(N) Linda Coleman, was an opportunity to conduct joint Public Affairs Officer, HMCS Regina training. “The deck evolutions went very well with the French Navy. It’s On April 23, 2019 HMCS Regina great professional development for us conducted a cooperative deployment to work with other countries, see how with French Task Force (TF) 473, a they operate and perform these pro- Carrier Strike Group with nuclear- cedures, which is a bit different from powered French Navy aircraft carrier ours,” said Capt Ryan Clarke of 443 Charles de Gaulle as its centerpiece. Squadron, based out of Victoria, B.C. The cooperation took place in the Concurrently, Naval Replenishment Arabian Sea with the goal of enhanc- Unit (NRU) Asterix conducted a Re- ing interoperability and improving plenishment at Sea (RAS) with French communications. Ship (FS) Latouche-Tréville and FS The day started with an Air Defence Provence, demonstrating Asterix’ abili- Exercise (ADEX), which saw French ties to support our partners and allies. Navy Rafale M Fighter jets take off from The day concluded with Regina Charles De Gaulles aircraft carrier to conducting close quarter sailing with conduct maneuvers over HMCS Regina. the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier As the jets flew over the warship as as the Rafale M Fighter jets exercised low as 200 feet, Regina’s operations landings and take-offs. HMCS Regina conducts a cooperative deployment with French Navy aircraft carrier room was buzzing with activity. The “This was a unique opportunity for Charles de Gaulle during Op ARTEMIS on April 23, 2019. aim was to exercise Regina’s Above Wa- a Maritime Forces Pacific based war- FRENCH NAVY ter Warfare capabilities by practicing ship to operate with a French Task detect to engage, warnings, self defence Force and other NATO warships,” against unknown strike / fighter bomb- said Cdr Jake French, Commanding er aircraft, and air to surface missiles. Officer of Regina. “I’m very proud of “The ADEX was a lot of fun for our my ship’s company for successfully Above Water Warfare team to track integrating into a multinational task and locate French fighter jets,” said group, highlighting the operational Lt(N) Adam Ness, Regina’s Above effects of cooperative deployments.” Water Warfare Officer. In the vicinity of HMCS Regina “The opportunity to work with an were also US Navy USS McFaul, Dan- aircraft carrier and its fighter jets ish warship HDMS Niels Juel, and doesn’t come around very often, so it Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Bal- was a unique opportunity for us to ex- larat. The warships were all operating ercise these skills. Happy to say that off the coast of Oman in the Arabian we rose to the challenge resulting in a Sea with the Task Force 473. successful exercise.” Regina is currently deployed on The afternoon saw TF 473’s NH90 He- Op ARTEMIS, the Canadian Armed licopter conduct deck evolutions with Forces’ ongoing contribution to coun- Regina, including hoisting, slinging, ter-terrorism and maritime security and landings. For Regina’s embarked operations in the Middle Eastern and Naval Replenishment Unit (NRU) Asterix conducts a dual Replenishment at Sea Cyclone helicopter detachment, it East African waters. (RAS) with French Ship (FS) Latouche-Tréville and FS Provence in the Arabian Sea during Op ARTEMIS on April 23, 2019. FRENCH NAVY

French Navy NH90 helicopter conducts hoisting exercises on the flight deck of HMCS Members of the French Navy NH90 helicopter detachment from Task Force 473 meet Regina during a cooperative deployment with Task Force 473 during Op ARTEMIS with members of HMCS Regina’s Cyclone helicopter detachment on HMCS Regina’s on April 23, 2019. flight deck during a cooperative deployment on April 23, 2019. CPL STUART EVANS CPL STUART EVANS May 6, 2019 TRIDENT News 11 Asparagus, lemon and Sailor’s barber shop chevre pasta salad gives kids a Jump Start

By Peter Mallett, recipe The Lookout Staff

By Kevin Ouellette, Directions: If you pass by the Banquet Chef of Juno Catering 1. Bring a pot of water up to a boil stoker’s workshop in and salt. HMCS Regina, you might Now that spring has sprung, and we 2. Blanch the asparagus until just catch a glimpse of that are into asparagus season, this fresh tender (about 3 minutes) and then infamous barbershop red pasta salad is perfect for picnics or drain and rinse with cold water to and blue pinstripe icon. that first of the season BBQ. halt the cooking. This is the home of the 3. Return the pot, filled with fresh Greasy Clippers, a make- Serves: 6 water, to a boil, salt and then cook shift barber shop with MS Ready in: 30 minutes the pasta until tender, about 10 Jeffrey Haines holding the minutes. clippers. Ingredients: 4. Drain and rinse to cool. Immedi- The 34-year-old Marine 1 lb Fresh asparagus, cut into 1 ately after rinsing, toss the pasta Engineering Technician inch pieces with the olive oil, to prevent it is currently on a seven- 1 cup Melon seed pasta, other small from clumping. month deployment in the pasta, or orzo 5. Toss the pasta with the cooked Arabian Sea and Indian 2 tbsp Olive oil asparagus, radishes, celery, red Ocean as part of Op AR- 1 cup Sliced radishes onion, chives, mint and lemon zest TEMIS. On his down time, 1 cup Celery, finely diced and season to taste. he heads to his makeshift ½ cup Red onion, minced 6. Chill until ready to serve, then barbershop to keep his 3 tbsp Fresh chives, chopped toss the pasta with crumbled goat shipmates shipshape, and 2 tbsp Fresh mint, chopped cheese and lemon juice immedi- the fundraising pot grow- 2 tsp Lemon zest, finely grated ately before serving. ing for Jump Start. MS Haines gives a haircut to one of his fellow sail- 3 oz Fresh goat cheese All the proceeds he ors aboard HMCS Regina. Salt and pepper to taste raises - $5 a hair cut – goes SUBMITTED Juice of ½ lemon to the Canadian Tire charity that benefits children’s sports. It children’s hair after buying a set of gives economically disadvantaged clippers. Two months into Regina’s youth the chance to participate in deployment he has done over 140 organized sports programs and haircuts. Along with some generous physical activities by paying for tips he has raised over $1,000. equipment, registration fees and The barbershop is his first charity other costs. project and took a bit of planning. “It’s a hard concept for kids to The week before Regina sailed, he understand why their parents can’t acquired a barber’s apron, neck afford something,” said MS Haines. strips and chair plus a cut-out “I’ve always loved what Jump Start barber’s pole to help advertise his has stood for because I believe all location to passersby. He brought kids should have the opportunity along his own clippers, scissors and to play sports no matter what their combs, and uses a low-pressure shot background or financial situation.” of compressed hair from a hose in Jump Start was launched by the the stoker’s shop to blow hair off the Canadian Tire Corporation in 2005. trimmings. Support from the crew It has assisted over 1.9 million chil- has been strong with many return- dren and last year raised close to $30 ing for a second and third cut. million to support community-based With such a lengthy deployment, sports programs. MS Haines expects plenty of hair The sailor is a self-taught bar- growth in need of a trim, which ber and began cutting his and his translates to more funds raised.

Blood drive at CFB Halifax

On Friday, May 10 from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., Canadian Blood Services will be at CFB Halifax’s Juno Tower Atlantic Room for a blood drive. Please attend if you’re able to do so. Every donation helps save lives! Visit blood.ca to learn more. MARGARET CONWAY, BASE PAO 167870 12 TRIDENT News May 6, 2019 HMCS Yellowknife conducts training

By Capt Annie Morin, Op CARIBBE PAO

As professionals, it’s our responsibility to train and remain proficient and effective in our respective do- mains. When an opportunity came up for training with our American allies, the ship’s company of HMCS Yellow- knife was up for the task. Over the course of March 25, members of US Coast Guard Maritime Se- curity Response Team-West supported by MH-60 helicopters of the United States Navy, trained to re-certify team members on imperative competencies needed to maintain individual, team, and unit operability. Specifically, the training was meant to simulate the taking over of a vessel using a helicopter as a way to board. This combination of the Kingston- class Canadian ship, the US Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team-West, and the United States

Members of a US Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team rappel down a US Navy MH-60 helicopter as part of a training exercise onboard HMCS Yellow- knife during Op CARIBBE, in the Pacific Ocean on March 25, 2019. CAPT ANNIE MORIN

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Navy helicopters for the exercise was somewhat unusual but nonetheless beneficial for the members…and to be A crewmember onboard HMCS Yel- honest, quite entertaining to see. lowknife and members of a US Coast Picture a helicopter hovering 10 Guard Maritime Security Response meters above the deck of the ship, Team await the arrival of a US members of the US Coast Guard Navy MH-60 helicopter for a train- Maritime Security Response Team- ing exercise during Op CARIBBE, in West coming down on ropes, tactically the Pacific Ocean on March 25, 2019. moving onboard ship to critical areas CAPT ANNIE MORIN onboard to control a ship, then when the task was completed, being hoisted back up before departing. Opportunities such as these allow for the Royal Canadian Navy, the US Navy, and the US Coast Guard to exercise their interoperability. In an environment that is ever challenging and demanding, training with Allies enables each party to understand how each other work as well as identify and overcome potential barriers to success for real life operations. Crewed by 45 members, including members of the US Coast Guard, Yellowknife is deployed on Op CA- RIBBE along with HMCS Whitehorse, Canada’s contribution to Operation MARTILLO, a US Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATFS) operation responsible for conducting interagency and international detection and monitoring operations and facilitating the interdiction of illicit trafficking. WE KNOW THE VALUE OF A VETERAN Join Canada’s largest private sector employer of veterans

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167868 beyondservice.ca 14 TRIDENT News May 6, 2019 Cooperative engagement in the Pacific Ocean

By Capt Annie Morin, opportunity to visit the vessels of Op CARIBBE PAO SEMAR, the USCG and the USN to gain a better understanding of how HMC Ships Yellowknife and each of our respective nations live Whitehorse are keeping busy during and work underway. This camaraderie their transit to begin Op CARIBBE, builds mutual confidence and under- Canada’s contribution to the inter- standing so we are better prepared to diction of illicit trafficking under support and integrate during opera- a US Joint Interagency Task Force tions.” South. Canada, along with Mexico and During an exercise at sea, Yellow- the US are participants in the overall knife and Whitehorse sailed in concert effort to conduct maritime operations with Armada de Mexico Hidalgo from with an aim to degrade the threat net- the Mexican Secretaria de Marina, works and disrupt illicit movements the US Coast Guard Cutter Terrell within the nations’ shared maritime Horne, and the US Navy Ship Inde- environment. pendence in order to exercise their The passage exercise was a coop- interoperability. erative engagement and the capstone The exercise took place on March event of the cooperative deployment 26, 2019 in the Pacific Ocean. The utilizing the protocols as set within goals of the day-long exercise were the North American Maritime Securi- to enable the crews of the participat- ty Initiative, a tri-lateral forum among ing ships a training opportunity to Canada, Mexico, and the United operate at close proximity by sailing States to strengthen operational ef- in various formations, communicate fectiveness in the pursuit of maritime effectively between ships, and also security. create a social engagement with the exchange of personnel from every ship. “This activity allowed Mexican, American and Canadian defence part- Crewmembers from HMCS Whitehorse ners the opportunity to strengthen and members from the US Coast Guard the relationships necessary to defend practice manouevres in a Rigid Hulled North America,” said LCdr Don- Inflatable Boat in the Pacific Ocean dur- ald Thompson-Greiff, Yellowknife’s ing Op CARIBBE on March 27, 2019. Commanding Officer. “As part of OP CARIBBE IMAGERY TECHNICIAN, HMCS the event, our junior sailors had the WHITEHORSE

Interdepartmental cooperation in the name of science

By Capt Annie Morin, the collection of a range of data by the floats is released near real- general public,” added Lt(N) Belcourt. Op CARIBBE PAO valuable for research.” time to the Argo Global Data Centres “From an operational point of view, This piece of equipment is pretty located in Brest, France, and Mon- oceanographic centers around the Interdepartmental cooperation neat; it provides continuous moni- terey, California. Overall, the global world routinely validate and im- can take many forms. One example toring of the temperature, salinity, network includes some 4000 Argo prove global and regional analyses of of such cooperation between Ca- and the velocity of the upper ocean. floats around the world with over 30 ocean properties using the Argo data nadian Government departments To gather the information, the Argo participating nations in the program, stream, which is valuable information occurred on April 11, 2019 in the floats goes through a cycle of ap- a great example of international col- for the operations of the Royal Cana- Pacific Ocean. As a vessel of oppor- proximately 10 days. The float first laboration. dian Navy.” tunity, HMCS Yellowknife was asked descends at a depth of approximately Lt(N) Josée Belcourt, MARPAC The Institute of Ocean Sciences at by the Department of Fisheries and 1000 meters and drifts for eight to Formation Oceanographer, was the li- DFO in Sidney, B.C provided the float, Oceans (DFO) to water deploy an 10 days. At that point, it descends aison between DFO and the Royal Ca- which was embarked on Yellowknife Argo float as part of a broad-scale further to about 2000 meters before nadian Navy to facilitate deployment before its departure on Operation global array of temperature/salinity ascending to the surface over a period of floats. She explains that the data CARIBBE. floats. of approximately six hours where it gathered “provides valuable scientific Crewed by 45 members, including “HMCS Yellowknife was presented will spend some time at the surface of information to monitor ocean vari- members of the US Coast Guard, Yel- with the opportunity to contribute the water to transmit its data. While ability, including [for example] rising lowknife is currently deployed along to the gathering of oceanographic submerged, the float collects water sea levels, arctic sea ice, and the with Whitehorse on Op CARIBBE, data and gladly accepted the offer,” column information and data. The changing state of the upper ocean.” Canada’s contribution to Op MARTIL- commented LCdr Donald Thompson- cycle is then repeated to gather and “As the information is made publi- LO, a US Joint Interagency Task Force Greiff, Yellowknife’s Commanding transmit new data. cally available near real-time on the South (JIATF-S) operation respon- Officer. “By supporting the Depart- Debuted in 2000, the program acti- internet, the data can be used for edu- sible for conducting interagency and ment of Fisheries and Oceans with vates about 800 floats each year which cational purposes such as for class- international detection and monitor- the deployment of an Argo float off contributes to a greater understand- room curriculum, scientist outreach ing operations and facilitating the Latin America we are able to help ing of the oceans. The data gathered workshops, and online tools for the interdiction of illicit trafficking. May 6, 2019 TRIDENT News 15 Foods and beverages for meetings and events in the workplace

By Kathleen Bayliss-Byrne, percent (50%) of foods and beverages event consider including two (2) gies, protein choices like chick- Dietitian at CF H Svcs C (A) offered at events. This can ensure that food groups such as cheese and en salad, tuna salad, and sliced we make healthy foods and beverages grapes, yogurt and berries, nuts hard cheeses First we should recognize that the easy choice. and fresh fruit or veggie sticks • Potluck casseroles that feature what we eat daily can impact our The changes need to come from with hummus. These are exam- lean meat/chicken/fish or beans health thus routine consumption of each small group, department, com- ples of whole foods rather than with whole grain starches such unhealthy foods or beverages can in- mittee, unit, base and even nationally. processed foods that are classi- as brown or wild rice, quinoa, crease our risk for many health condi- We do not currently have any policy cally offered (donuts, muffins, and bulgur, barley or whole grain tions such as but not limited to excess in place regarding food/beverages at cookies). If you want to include a pasta and a variety of vegeta- body fat, prediabetes/diabetes, heart workplace events, however this is an sweet baked good, consider mak- bles and herbs. Potlucks in gen- disease, some cancers, sleep apneas area that needs to be addressed. To ing an item that is lower in sugar eral can offer a variety of salads and many others. begin we can educate ourselves with and fat and higher in fibre (e.g. or veggie trays, fruit salads or Treat options always have a time knowledge on the way forward. lentil, oat, cranberry and choco- fruit trays, whole grain crackers and place but how often are treat Please consider these tips; late chunk cookies). with hard cheese or nut butters foods and beverages standardly ac- 1. If the meeting is booked be- 4. If the event features a meal then or dips and a dessert (consider a cessible at meetings or events in our tween meals you may not require there are many options but we fruit based dessert like an apple workplace? Do we most often think of anything other than water at the should try to include three (3) crisp or fruit flan or upside treat foods first for workplace celebra- event. You could consider fruit food groups (protein choice, fruit/ down pineapple cake). tions like a pizza party with pop or infused tap water for a change vegetables choice and whole grain For more information see video BBQ burgers/sausages with pop and from coffee with cream and sugar choice). Some options are; Choosing Healthier Packaged Food ice cream novelties or coffee/tea with (flavor water with fresh lemons or • Whole grain thin crust vegetar- and Beverages available at: www. cookies or cakes? Could we look for limes or berries). ian and/or chicken pizza with youtube.com/user/workplacenutri- some healthy options to include in 2. Ask the group if there are any fresh fruit and salad tion. To learn more about Nutrition these celebrations? Absolutely, we individuals with food sensitivities • Regular and vegetarian chili Standards for Workplaces the Ontario can and we should do this with the or allergies and if there are any with whole grain buns, veggie Society of Nutrition Professional in ideal target of making at least eighty vegetarians or vegans to ensure and fruit trays Public Health created a document percent (80%) of foods and beverages everyone has a food choice avail- • Vegetarian soup with sandwich in May 2017 and can be found along offered as healthy choices. Maybe we able at the event. bar offering whole grain pitas/ with other resources at www.odph.ca/ could start by working towards fifty 3. When providing a snack at an breads, a variety a sliced veg- workplace-nutrition-advisory-group. Photographer shoots to put a face on Canada’s military

By Peter Mallett, tographed approximately 300 men and consumed with capturing the beauty The Lookout Staff women. His next phase is to choose 40 of life on the sunshine coast in Powell or 50 portraits and print and mount River. When a hobby merges with passion them in large scale format. Cost is When not working on his Veterans and determination, it becomes a mis- holding him back as it could amount Portrait Project, he can be found sion. to over $8,000. capturing Wounded Warrior Run For CPO2 John Penner that hobby The inspiration for his project came BC, Boomer’s Legacy and HeroWork is photography and that mission is following the death of his mother. projects. capturing the faces of veterans, young He realized there were hundreds of For more information about CPO2 and old. pictures of him, his father, and his Penner and his work, visit his website He captures their essence, their brothers, but sadly only one of her, as www.johnsphotography.ca/ personality by staging them against a she was the family photographer. dark background with minimal light- When a friend, recently retired from ing. This creates an intended prestige, the military, complained he didn’t an acknowledgement of his or her have any photos of himself in uni- service to Canada. form to pass down to his grandkids, A veteran poses with his bagpipes. He is CPO2 Penner’s growing collection Chief Penner had a revelation. one of approximately 300 veterans CPO2 of images are for his Veterans Por- “I always tell people you aren’t tak- John Penner has photographed as part trait Project, which he hopes to take ing pictures for yourself but for your of his Veterans Portrait project. on the road at some point as a travel- family. I guess that’s really the story SUBMITTED ling exhibit. of how this began.” “I think people need to see that CPO2 Penner began his career in veterans are people, that is the the Royal Canadian Navy 32 years ago ANTOVIC concise way I can boil it down,” said as Naval Electronics Sensor Operator REAL PROPERTY CPO2 Penner. “There is a lack of this serving in multiple Canadian war- visibility in Canada, whereas in the ships on both coasts. APPRAISALS INC. United States people are much more While he advanced his career as NEED YOUR HOME APPRAISED? nationalistic and have more national a sailor, he was always on the hunt pride and support for their military. for the perfect shot outside of work, Are you relocating? Call us! In Canada when we aren’t at war, and something he’s been doing since age Friendly, Reliable, Accurate, Timely especially outside of military cities, 12 when he bought a Kodak 126 cam- this sentiment is not as strong.” era at a garage sale. Servicing: Sackville, Bedford, Halifax/Dartmouth & Outlying Areas He began his Veterans Portrait Within a year or two he had his Tel: (902)441-4434 • Fax: (902) 406-5525 • www.antovicappraisals.com • Email: [email protected] Project seven years ago and has pho- own wet-dry dark room and became We look forward to speaking with you! 167863 16 TRIDENT News May 6, 2019 Sailors leave big impression on CLaS guests aboard HMCS Ville de Québec By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

As a researcher who focuses on security issues, Dr. Jamie Levin says he’s often found that a “firewall” can exist between academia and military practitioners. So during a recent trip to sea with HMCS Ville de Québec, as part of the RCN’s Canadian Leaders at Sea (CLaS) program, he was expecting more of the same. “I was expecting to have that firewall retained; I thought I would have a great time and learn relatively little, but that hasn’t been the CLaS participants pose for a group photo while at sea off Halifax on April 24, as a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter flies past in the back- case. I cannot believe how candid ground. the people have been, at every RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF rank,” said Levin, who recently relocated to the Maritimes to join Québec departing Halifax and head- the political science department at ing southeast toward Sable Island St. Francis Xavier University. While National Park Reserve, where his research has focused on things embarked Parks Canada staff were like terrorism, counter insurgency waiting to accompany the guests and civil wars, Levin said working on a rare tour of the small horse in this region could lead to a further and seal-populated island. Unfor- interest in maritime security. Hav- tunately, foggy weather and waves ing access to the crew and command at the beach prevented the CLaS team of Ville de Québec for two participants from reaching shore, nights off Nova Scotia was a good but the ship was still able to conduct introduction to that world. RHIB tours near the island through “I was really not expecting this the morning of April 25. This was experience, and because of this, I’m in addition to all the usual activities coming away with a lot more than included in the CLaS experience, just a couple fun days at sea,” he including a small arms shoot, inter- said. active force protection and damage Levin was just one of 15 par- control scenarios, a CH-148 Cyclone ticipants in the latest edition of flypast, “Spiffy Dinner” in the Ward- the CLaS program, which has been room, and briefs and tours through ongoing since 2015 and allows influ- each ship department, with plenty ential Canadians from the areas of of chances to meet with sailors and academia, business and government learn a bit about day-to-day life on a to experience a taste of life aboard modernized Halifax-class vessel. Navy warships and submarines. Guests learned about bridge watchkeeping and each had a chance taking the helm The most recent trip took place during their time with HMCS Ville de Québec. from April 24-26, with Ville de Continued on page 19 RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF

Treats for colleagues

CFB Halifax Base Administration members had Lt(N) Suzanne McIntosh to thank for the special treat they received at work on April 24 after she won JACK 92.9 FM Radio’s Booster Juice Recharge break! MIKE BONIN, BASE PAO May 6, 2019 TRIDENT News 17 Self-care: better health. Better you.

By Mike Bonin, Base Public Affairs

Health Promotion cares about your health. So do PSP and CF Health Services (Atlantic). At a health promotion event held at the Wardroom at Stadacona on Thursday, April 25, several booths were set up to assist CAF members, public service employees and Defence Team members learn more about self-care. Taking care of oneself can often be something that is put on the back burner. With so many competing priorities, taking care of yourself can seem like a selfish use of time. Au contraire. “Self-care is one of the most important and easiest things you can do to improve your life in so many ways,” stated Kelly Goudie, Health Promo- Self-care means better health and a better you. Mary Thompson (right), a PSP fitness and sports instructor, discusses with Defence tion Manager. Team members some of the programs that are offered. Whether it is a yoga class, a game of badminton with a friend or a spin Did you know that through self- class, regular physical activity is one of the keys to a healthier you. care your health improves? You will MIKE BONIN, BASE PA become more resilient, you will sleep better, you will inspire others, your Some ways to increase your well- in some quality time with your fam- for a chance to win a getaway from mental health will improve, your sex being through self-care include ily, doing some mindful breathing, Rodd Hotels & Resorts. According to drive will increase, you will become volunteering to help others, getting sleeping in, or spending time with Michelle McAulay the Nova Scotia more connected to your body and a massage, reading for pleasure, your friends. Sales Manager with Rodd Hotels what it’s telling you about your health having a good laugh, working in the Take the Self-Care Selfie Chal- & Resorts, “Our seven properties and you will decrease your stress garden, asking for help, look after lenge. Take a selfie while doing across the Maritimes offer self-care levels and the negative impact of what you eat, going for a walk/run a self-care activity and send it to amenities that are a perfect fit with stress on your body; just to name a or doing a work-out, taking a long either Facebook /psphalifax or Health Promotion and the self-care few benefits. shower or bath, meditating, clocking email it to +HFX Health Promotion event today.”

Wildlife rescue at sea

By Capt Annie Morin, each ship’s respective Commanding was the first time at sea I was able to deployed along with Whitehorse on Op Op CARIBBE PAO Officer’s permission, the crews inves- make a positive impact on marine life CARIBBE, Canada’s contribution to tigated the floating debris. Although by rescuing this turtle and potentially Operation MARTILLO, a U.S. Joint In- The oceans are filled with debris there were no drugs found in these others by removing the fishing net teragency Task Force South (JIATF-S) such as fishing nets left behind by instances, the crews did find turtles from the water,” commented a sailor operation responsible for conducting fishing vessels, and household gar- ensnared. Luckily, the mission tempo who was part of a turtle rescue led by interagency and international detec- bage that has made its way into permitted for the crews to rescue the Yellowknife. tion and monitoring operations and the water. This non-biodegradable turtles. Crewed by 45 members, includ- facilitating the interdiction of illicit waste is a real danger for marine life. “It is an exciting time for the entire ing members of the United States trafficking. Animals and mammals often eat the ship’s company when we have the Coast Guard, Yellowknife is currently debris mistaking them for food or ability to save marine life as a direct simply get entangled in it, resulting outcome of our actions. Sailors en- for example in their inability to move thusiastically take this responsibility about freely or even death. as seriously as any other duty they Deployed on Op CARIBBE, HMC have onboard ship,” said LCdr Jeff Ships Yellowknife and Whitehorse Chura, Commanding Officer of HMCS were able to spare a total of seven sea Whitehorse. turtles from a dire situation on four On each rescue effort, a Rigid Inflat- separate occasions, between April 1 able Boat was deployed into the water and 2, 2019; an unusually high amount and members of Yellowknife and of rescues in such a short period of Whitehorse respectively drove to the time. locations of the turtles intertwined It is while on routine patrol in their with the fishing net. After a while, respective areas that the bridge teams the members were able to free the of both ships first spotted debris be- animals, cutting away the fishing net fore identifying sea turtles entangled while being careful to not harm the in fishing net and used plastic bottles. turtles. Fortunately, all the rescued Debris such as what was found turtles were able to swim away seem- during the rescues needed to be ingly uninjured. investigated as part of the ships’ “As someone who cares deeply about responsibility on Op CARIBBE as the the environment and animal life, I 167877165881 debris could be bales of drugs jetti- am very grateful to have been able to soned by smugglers. As such and with save a turtle from a grim prospect. It 18 TRIDENT News May 6, 2019 Helping neighbours at the Ward 5 Easter dinner

Members from CFB Halifax’s Base Logis- tics branch were at Ward 5 Neighborhood Centre to assist with the annual Ward 5 Easter Dinner on April 18. Bravo Zulu to Ward 5 and all volunteers involved in this wonderful community event. MARGARET CONWAY, BASE PAO

HMCS St. John’s sails to Ex FORMIDABLE SHIELD

HMCS St. John’s recently departed Halifax to cross the Atlantic to participate in Ex FORMIDABLE SHIELD. While en route, the frigate met and briefly sailed with the MCDVs Kings- ton and Shawinigan as they returned from Op PROJECTION West Africa.

From left: HMC Ships Kingston, St. John's and Shawinigan sail in formation while transiting the Atlantic Ocean on April 21. PTE SARINA MCNEILL, FIS HALIFAX

Sailors in HMCS St. John's receive direction before departing Halifax on April 16, A sailor is one of the many crewmembers painting the ship while sailing to Ex FOR- 2019. MIDABLE SHIELD. PTE SARINA MCNEILL, FIS HALIFAX PTE SARINA MCNEILL, FIS HALIFAX May 6, 2019 TRIDENT News 19 Get loud! Mental Health Week is May 6-12

By CF H Svcs C (A) professional help if needed, connect- ing with others, staying positive, get- During Mental Health Week, Com- ting physically active, volunteering, manding Officers, managers, and getting enough sleep, eating a healthy employees are encouraged to share re- diet, and developing positive copings sources and organize activities within skills. their units/teams to help promote During the Mental Health week positive mental health. It is vital to May 6-12 several activities have been take time to bring employees together planned to assist you and your teams to talk about and participate in vari- to promote the importance of mental ous mental health activities. By doing health and to help you stay mentally so, we are helping to raise awareness fit. All activities will take place be- as well as build and sustain a positive tween noon and 1 p.m. More details and mentally healthy workplace. will be provided via the base-wide Mental health is not only the ab- messaging. sence of serious mental illness. Posi- Monday - Nia tive mental health allows people to Tuesday – Yoga realize their full potential, cope with Wednesday – Walk (various loca- the stresses of life, increase work tions) productivity, and make meaningful Thursday – Strengthen Resilience – contributions to their communities. Mindfulness and mediation Mental health is similar to physical Friday- Music in the Park, S-90 The Social and Mental Health Working Group is a base-wide group of civilians and health in that it needs to be main- All participants who take part in the military members committed to inspiring and motivating CAF and DND employees to tained. Some suggestions to maintain planned activities will receive a ballot live a balanced life focusing on mental and social wellbeing. good mental health include: accessing to win a massage therapy gift card. SUBMITTED Sailors leave big impression on CLaS guests aboard HMCS Ville de Québec

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Having recently returned from a six-month deployment to Op REAS- SURANCE in the Mediterranean, Ville de Québec is beginning to ramp down its readiness level, and currently has a number of inexperienced sailors among its crew who’ll be taking part in important training off Halifax in the months ahead. CLaS guest Michael Bielecki, a partner with consulting firm Bielecki & Associates, said learning about the relatively low experience levels made the conduct of the crew all the more impressive. “I would have never known that any of the sailors were short any type of qualification. They were ready to engage with us, educate us about their Participants in the CLaS program return jobs, and they seemed exuberant to do to HMCS Ville de Québec after a RHIB so.” tour around Sable Island on April 25. Mary Turner, president of retail RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF chain The Shoe Company Designer Shoe Warehouse, said she was struck leadership, who said he wasn’t sur- by the ability of sailors to fill multiple prised that despite all the impressive roles on a ship, with huge responsibil- technology on display, most guests ities as part of things like firefighting described interacting with sailors as or boarding parties placed on top of the highlight of the experience. Chris Brothers, REALTOR® their main jobs. “They work away from their fami- “They have their main competency lies, they’re professionally trained to C 902.222.3577 or expertise, but then also these other the level they’re supposed to be, and F 902.455.6730 occasions where they may have to nobody ever gets to see what they do,” E [email protected] jump right into the action… I think Capt(N) Mazur said. DavidDunn.ca there a very few examples of people “When we’ve got people on board, doing something like that in the pri- and the sailors know it’s an important vate sector.” group of influential people, they’re The group was accompanied by CFB actually quite excited to speak frankly Halifax Base Commander Capt(N) Da- about their jobs and show off a little vid Mazur, representing senior RCN bit.” 167876 20 TRIDENT News May 6, 2019

What’s the score with local sports in your community? Send write-ups, photos, and results to Sports [email protected] Mariners take silver after finals loss at CAF Basketball Nationals

By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

Despite going undefeated for years at the regional level, the CFB Hali- fax Mariners Men’s Basketball team has been struggling to take the top prize at the CAF National Basketball Championship in recent years. That struggle continued this year, with the Mariners putting in a strong performance but coming up short at the 2019 edition, hosted by 5 CDSB Gagetown from April 6-10. The Mariners swept through the early round robin portion of the tournament, with an 84-50 win against Edmonton, 76-62 win over Petawawa, and a 75-66 win over the eventual champions from Valcartier, despite a size disadvantage against the Ontario and Quebec region teams. Team coach Kevin Miller credited the Mariners’ strength in the guard position for those round robin vic- tories, but he said the fatigue of the busy tournament schedule caught up to his team in the semi-final and finals.

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The CFB Halifax Mari- ners took on Valcartier in the finals of the CAF National Basketball Championship, hosted at 5 CDSB Gagetown from April 6-10. WO JAMES LAVALLIE

The Mariners brought home silver medals after falling 67-72 in the finals against Valcartier. WO JAMES LAVALLIE May 6, 2019 TRIDENT Sports 21 Fitness and sports updates Lt(N) Cody Brown guards the By Trident Staff their annual FORCE Evaluation. net during In line with the CAF objective of the final A six-week Gentle Yoga pro- maintaining high levels of health- game of the gram starts on May 17. This modi- related fitness and operational CAF Nation- fied 60-minute yoga practice that readiness, this program is being al Basketball takes a gentle approach to some implemented to motivate CAF Champion- traditional yoga movements. It personnel to pursue physical ship. focuses on the use of yoga props to activity while recognizing those WO JAMES ease in and out of postures, as well who achieve excellence. FORCE LAVALLIE as breathing techniques, mindful- Program location: Fleet Gym loca- ness, and restorative poses. This tion, D216, Mondays, 10 a.m. and class will be specialised to injuries Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. HMCS Scotian or adaptations as needed. There- location: Fridays, 10 a.m. and 1:30 Mariners take silver fore, participants will be required p.m. to register ahead of time. No yoga Has competing a triathlon experience is necessary. been on your bucket list? Don’t after finals loss at CAF The class will take place every know where to start? Join the Navy Friday at 8 a.m. starting May 17. Tridents Triathlon Club. Member- Registration deadline is Friday, ship is $50 for military members Basketball Nationals May 10. To register, please con- and their families, $60 for DND tact Tammie Barriage by email at employees and their families, and [email protected] or $65 for civilian friends. Contact Continued from page 20 second half, after sinking six three- telephone 902-427-1374. club president Lt(N) Sam Kehler point shots in the second quarter, but The CFB Halifax Walk takes at [email protected] or “What should have been a rela- their opponents own string of three place at 10:30 a.m. on the last search Navy Tridents Triathlon tively easy win versus Edmonton pointers erased that lead heading into Wednesday of every month. Both Club on Facebook. Stay tuned for in the semi-final ended up being a the final 12 minutes. military and civilian members announcements for our race in battle right down to the final minutes. “It was back and forth right down are welcome to participate. The early June with distances for all Edmonton outshot us and outscored until the final seconds,” Miller said. A group will convene at the STAD abilities. us in the paint,” he said, adding the final push to tie the game in the dying gardens in front of S-90 for a PSP Intersection/Drop-In Pickle- team’s scoring percentage dropped seconds came up short, and after fouls led warmup. The walk will take ball. Come and learn a fun new more than 10% from the round robin and free throws, the Mariners ended approx. 30 minutes and be ap- sport. games to the playoffs. The Mariners the game down 67-72 to take the silver prox. 2.5-3km, heading towards Shearwater Gym, Mondays and were able to make up the difference in medal. Fort Needham and back. For more Wednesdays 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. For rebounds and extra possessions, mov- Miller said despite the disappoint- information please contact Lucas more information please contact ing on to the finals with an 80-70 win ment of settling for silver at CAF Hardie at 902-427-6335 or email Sgt Rick Austin, 720-1711 or rick. over Edmonton. Nationals for another year, was proud [email protected] [email protected] The championship game against of the effort the team put in. Lt(N) The FORCE Rewards Pro- 12 Wing Shearwater drop-in Valcartier was another hard fought Cody Brown took the tournament gram is designed to recognize basketball is available Wednes- back-and-forth battle, but one that MVP award for the Mariners after CAF personnel who achieve high days from 6-8 p.m. For more infor- Halifax wasn’t able to come out on the leading scoring with 27 points in the levels of health-related fitness and mation please contact: Cpl Gagnon winning side of. The Mariners held championship game and 31 points in operational readiness on their at 902-720-3214 or philip.gagnon@ a double-digit lead heading into the the semi finals. FORCE Fitness Profile, as part of forces.gc.ca

Sports trivia: do you have the need for speed?

By Stephen Stone 1,000 cc. Who was this Indian rider? at Klettwitz, Germany, on July 12, 2015? accolade given to the single hull 8. Who holds the speed record for bicy- 12. Who set the current outdoor track re- passenger liner crossing the Atlantic Questions cling down a volcano on a production cord at 555.273 miles in Wensleydale, Ocean in regular service with the 1. Who was the first driver to break the mountain bike? Victoria, Australia on March 30, 2018? record highest speed in a westbound thousand km/h speed record? 9. Motor pacing is a type of human- 13. On July 11, 2017, who set a new fast- direction, i.e. against the Gulf 2. Who is the current land speed record powered record where a pace vehicle est completion of 100,000 miles by Stream. The holder of the Blue Rib- holder? is modified by adding a tail fairing to bicycle record, doing so in 423 days? and was intended to be a steam ship. 3. Who was the first to record an keep the wind off the cyclist who is 14. To earn the record as the fastest car Who is the current holder of the outright speed record with a three- riding behind it. Who holds the un- in the world, the speed demon has Blue Riband for a westerly voyage? wheeled vehicle? paced speed record for a bicycle? to be from the 2018 model year or 18. Which Cunard Liner won the Blue 4. Who is the current speed record 10. The hour record for bicycles is the newer, currently be in production, Riband eight consecutive times? holder for wheel-driven cars? record for the longest distance cycled and be street legal. Which is the cur- 19. Who set the record for the first solo 5. Who held the first recognized speed in one hour on a bicycle. On June rent fastest production car? circumnavigation of the globe in a record for a motorcycle? 8, 2015, who set the Union Cycliste 15. Who is the fastest man going down- sail boat? 6. Who was the first driver to set the Internationale record of 54.526 km? hill on skis? 20. On Dec. 17, 2017, who broke Thomas land speed record of over 200 m.p.h.? 11. Who set the women’s human powered 16. Who is the fastest woman going Colville’s record for fastest solo cir- 7. In 1962, 1966 and 1967, he set speed vehicle land distance record of 1,011.99 downhill on skis? cumnavigation of the globe? records for motorcycles of under km in 24 hours on a recumbent bicycle 17. The Blue Riband is an unofficial Answers on page 22 22 TRIDENT Sports May 6, 2019 Sports trivia: do you have the need for speed?

Questions on page 21 car in which his dad, Mickey, made 11. Petra von Fintel States" crossed from Bishop Rock Answers a record-breaking attempt in 1968 in 12. Dr. Mitchell Anderson to Ambrose Light, 2,906 nautical 1. At Bonneville Salt Flats on Oct. 23, the same location. The new fastest 13. Amanda Coker, at 24 years old. miles, in 3 days, 12 hours and 12 1970, Gary Gabelich's rocket-pow- speed for a wheel-driven, piston- Coker's record was 77 days faster minutes, averaging a speed of 34.51 ered Blue Flame peaked at 1,014.656 powered car now stands at a not than Tommy Godwin's prior record knots in 1952. In 1986, British entre- km/h, making him the first to inconsiderable 722.1 km/h. of 500 days from May 1940. The preneur Richard Branson and his exceed 1,000 km/h. 5. Gene Walker’s ride on an Indian at record was certified by the Guin- high-speed motor vessel, Virgin At- 2. At Nevada's Black Rock Desert, the Daytona Beach on April 14, 1920, ness Book of Records and the Ultra lantic Challenger, despite having to UK's Andy Green and his fero- was officially recognized as having Marathon Cycling Association (now stop to refuel on several occasions, ciously fast Thrust SSC. In 1997, he the motorcycle land speed record the WUCA). shaved two hours off the record, zipped across the earth in a twin 6. Major Henry O’Neal de Hane Seg- 14. The Bugatti Chiron Sport has a increasing the average speed to 36.4 turbofan jet-powered car at 1,227.986 rave drove the 1000 HP Sunbeam at manufacturer’s claim of 261 m.p.h. knots. However, as Virgin Atlantic km/h to notch the first ever super- 203.792 m.p.h., recorded as a two- at a cost of US$2.61 million. I’ll take Challenger was not a passenger sonic land speed record. way average for the flying mile at two. vessel, the New York Maritime Mu- 3. Craig Breedlove and his jet-powered Daytona in March 1927 15. Ivan Origone of Italy went 254.958 seum refused to part with the Hales Spirit Of America 'car' changed 7. Burt Munro of New Zealand. km/h under France Ski de Vitesse Trophy everything at Bonneville in 1963, 8. Markus “Max” Stockl. In 2017 set a rules at Vars, France on March 26, 18. Mauritania, going east. when he recorded a new outright new world record in the Atacama 2016 19. Joshua Slocum of Nova Scotia in land speed record…on three wheels. region of Chile with a speed of 16. Valentina Greggio of Italy went the Spray in 1898. 4. In August 2018, Danny Thompson 167.6 km/h on a mountain bike 247.083 km/h under France Ski de 20. Francois Gabart sailed solo around scored a new record for wheel- 9. Todd Reichert drove his recumbent Vitesse rules at Vars, France, on the world in 42 days and 16 hours, driven cars in a refurbished version bike 139.45 km/h on Sept. 19, 2015. March 26, 2016 breaking Colville’s record of the of the 50-year-old Challenger 2, the 10. Bradley Wiggins of Great Britain. 17. The United States liner “United previous year by six days.

CDS announces Le CEM de la défense new CAF Physical annonce la nouvelle Performance Strategy Stratégie de performance

By DND/CAF mance nutrition, adequate sleep, and prevention of injury to reinvigorate physique des FAC On April 23, the Chief of the De- the essential components of opera- fence Staff, Gen Jonathan Vance, tional readiness and lifelong wellness. launched the new Canadian Armed The strategy gives those in leadership Par MDN armées canadiennes à l’égard du Forces’ Physical Performance Strat- and command positions the guid- bien‑être de leur personnel mili- egy – BALANCE. The strategy’s goal ance and responsibility to assist their Le chef d’état‑major de la défense, taire, comme le décrit la politique is to provide Canadian Armed Forces people in becoming fitter, healthier, le général Jonathan Vance, a procédé de défense du Canada Protection, leaders with the tools to promote a and more operationally ready than au lancement de la nouvelle Stra- Sécurité, Engagement (PSE). culture of fitness and improve the ever before. tégie de performance physique des De plus amples renseignements et physical performance of their mem- This new strategy reflects the Cana- FAC– ÉQUILIBRE. La stratégie vise des mises à jour sur la Stratégie de bers. All Canadian Armed Forces dian Armed Forces’ renewed empha- à fournir aux dirigeants des FAC les performance physique – ÉQUILIBRE leaders are expected to create condi- sis on the wellbeing of its people, as outils qui leur permettront de favoris- sont accessibles en ligne à connex- tions that optimize physical perfor- outlined in Canada’s Defence Policy, er la mise en place d’une culture axée ionFAC.ca et sur le site Web des Ser- mance, as well as model behaviour as Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE). sur la bonne forme et d’améliorer la vices de bien‑être et moral des FAC. outlined in the strategy. Information and updates on the performance physique de leurs mem- BALANCE focusses on the relation- Physical Performance Strategy – BAL- bres. On s’attend à ce que tous les Faits en bref ship between physical activity, perfor- ANCE, are available on CAFconnec- dirigeants des Forces armées cana- La stratégie repose sur le besoin con- tion.ca and on the Canadian Forces diennes créent les conditions néces- stant des FAC de former et de main- Morale and Welfare Services website. saires à une performance physique tenir des forces militaires solides, en optimale et adoptent les comporte- santé et en bonne condition physique. Quick facts ments priorisés dans cette stratégie. Toutefois, il ne s’agit pas seulement The strategy builds upon the ever- La Stratégie ÉQUILIBRE met de faire plus d’activité physique. C’est present need for the CAF to develop l’accent sur le lien qui existe entre aussi une question de sommeil, de and sustain a strong, healthy, and fit l’activité physique, l’alimentation axée nutrition, de prévention des blessures military. However, it isn’t just about sur la performance, le sommeil adé- et d’équilibre en général. physical activity, it’s also about sleep, quat et la prévention des blessures afin Les Programmes de soutien du nutrition, injury prevention, and de redynamiser les éléments essentiels personnel, une division des Services physical activity. It is about balance. de l’état de préparation opérationnelle de bien-être et moral des Forces Personnel Support Programs, a divi- et du bien‑être à long terme. Elle canadiennes, ont joué un rôle dé- sion of Canadian Forces Morale and fournit une orientation aux personnes terminant dans l’élaboration de la Welfare Services, was instrumental qui occupent un poste de direction et stratégie et assurent l’élaboration in the development of the strategy de commandement et leur octroie la et la prestation de programmes et and develops and delivers leading responsabilité d’aider les membres de services de pointe en matière de edge occupational fitness, sports, and leur personnel à être plus en forme, conditionnement physique, de sport wellness programs and services to the plus en santé et mieux préparés que et de bien‑être pour les FAC. CAF. jamais sur le plan opérationnel. La précédente Stratégie sur la The last Physical Fitness Strategy Cette nouvelle stratégie reflète santé et la condition physique a été was released in 2008. l’attention renouvelée des Forces publiée en 2008. May 6, 2019 TRIDENT Sports 23

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NFS(A) PO2 wins gold at CAF Swimming Nationals

Congratulations to PO2 Courtney Lambert for her recent performance at the CAF National Swimming Champi- onship, held March 22-25 in Markham Ontario. PO2 Lambert took gold in the 200m breaststroke and silver in the 100 meter breaststroke, and also won medals in relay events with other members of the Atlantic team. Next up for local CFAST swimmers will be the Nova Scotia Provincial Masters Championship at the Zatzman Sportsplex on April 27, where PO2 Lambert and others will be competing. SUBMITTED 24 TRIDENT News May 6, 2019

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