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AB Kristopher Cholette of HMCS Shawinigan takes a selfie with students at the Foyer Don Bosco school in Cotonou, Benin. Sailors from HMC Ships Kingston and Shawinigan visited the school during Op PROJECTION West Africa on March 1, 2019. CPL DAVID VELDMAN, FIS

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165871 2 TRIDENT News March 25, 2019 HMCS Toronto on Op REASSURANCE

During the deployment to Op REAS- SURANCE, HMCS Toronto continues to participate in events ranging from a gunnery exercise to a memorial service at the Agira Canadian War Cemetery in Enna, Sicily.

Members of HMCS Toronto hold a memorial service at the Agira Canadian War Cemetery in Sicily, during their port visit to Catania, Italy during Op REAS- SURANCE, March 9, 2019. MCPL MANUELA BERGER, FIS HALIFAX

Sgt Richard Royer, a member of HMCS Toronto's air detachment, pays his respects to a fallen soldier at the Agira Canadian War Cemetery on March 9, 2019. MCPL MANUELA BERGER, FIS HALIFAX

MS Christina Boros pays her respects to a fallen soldier at the Agira Canadian War Cemetery during Op REASSURANCE, March 9, 2019. MCPL MANUELA BERGER, FIS HALIFAX

Crewmembers in HMCS Toronto stand by as they receive fuel during a Liquid Replen- ishment at Sea (RAS) with French Oiler FS VAR (A608), while deployed on Op REAS- HMCS Toronto fires the Close-In Weapon System during a GUNEX as part of Op SURANCE, March 4, 2019. REASSURANCE, March 7, 2019. MCPL MANUELA BERGER, FIS HALIFAX MCPL MANUELA BERGER, FIS HALIFAX March 25, 2019 TRIDENT News 3 Sailor of the Year making HMCS Calgary set his mark at FDU(A) for Cyclone

By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff helicopter When LS Jeffery Haskins joined the CAF in 2011, he had one goal: training become a diver. The road to get there wasn’t easy, but now, two years after joining Fleet By Peter Mallett, Diving Unit (Atlantic), he’s become The Lookout a key junior member of the team, known for punching above his weight The crew of HMCS Calgary has and looking out for his colleagues. returned to home waters after a As recognition for what he’s ac- month-long deployment to Southern complished at FDU(A), LS Haskins California but they won’t be coming was recently presented one of the alongside right away. First they will Atlantic Fleet’s most prestigious be in the Strait of Juan de Fuca train- awards, being named the Sailor of ing with a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter. the Year for 2018. The presentation Halifax-class frigates are required was made at FDU(A) in Shearwater to complete Ship Without Air De- on February 28, with Capt(N) An- tachment training roughly every six drew Hingston, Deputy Commander months. This qualification allows the CANFLTLANT, delivering the award ship’s crew to conduct helicopter op- along with Fleet Chief CPO1 Tim erations when there is no Royal Cana- Blonde. dian Air Force detachment embarked. “I was completely surprised, I “It’s a collaboration of members didn’t expect anything like this. In from different trades and elements my mind, I’m just going full speed all working together,” says CPO2 ahead with my job because it’s what I LS Jeffery Haskins of Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) was presented the Atlantic Fleet’s Mark Stevens, who runs Calgary’s love to do,” LS Haskins said. Sailor of the Year award on February 28 by Capt (N) Andrew Hingston (right), Deck Department. “Training will not He spent the early part of his Deputy Commander CANFLTLANT, and Fleet Chief CPO1 Tim Blonde, left. just involve the deck crew. There are RCN career as a cook on ships, and MARLANT PA a lot of moving parts going on with as a healthy member in a seagoing landing a helicopter, which includes trade that was high in demand, he added. Other highlights in 2018 and always gets the job done, LCdr the Ops Room, Bridge, LSO (Landing was often busy sailing. This meant, included his deployment supporting Fournier said. Signal Officer) and FLYCO (Flying however, that being freed up for his the Avro Arrow recovery dives in “LS Haskins’ performance exceeds Coordinator).” initial Ship’s Team Diver course Lake Ontario last summer, as well all standards expected of a Leading The exercise provides the ship’s wasn’t an easy request. He finally got to ARDENT DEFENDER, an EOD Seaman. His professionalism and company training to perform helicop- that wish in early 2016, was able to exercise held in Meaford, Ontario positive attitude are a pleasure to re- ter landings, personnel transfers, sup- follow it up with his Port Inspection last fall, involving more than 20 coun- mark, and his presence improves the ply transfers and refueling operations. Diver training, and began working at tries. performance of the entire section.” CPO2 Stevens says sailors need to FDU(A) later that year. He’s also been lauded by supervi- The sailor stressed that he didn’t keep these skills refined because there “I’m trying to put my best foot for- sors for the way he conducts himself do it alone, and said the tight-knit are times while deployed when they ward at all times. I waited for years outside of the office; he’s one of the family of divers has taken him in need to interact with helicopters from to get here, so I just want to be my first to volunteer for unit community and provided him with the support other nations, as was the case last best every day,” he added. events like the annual Christmas and camaraderie needed to thrive as year during their Op PROJECTION Over the past year, he’s taken over Daddies run, he’s been to known to he continues to pursue his goals. deployment in the Asia-Pacific region. the lead Port Inspection Diver role help out elderly neighbours with “This is the best unit in the Cana- “We worked with helicopters of na- within FDU(A)’s underwater engi- outdoor chores, and even used his dian Forces to work with. We’re a vies from all around the world and it neering section, meaning he’s over- diving skills to help rescue a child in brotherhood here and we either suc- was our sailors doing those helicopter seeing more junior divers and taking distress at a local lake last summer. ceed as a team or fail as team.” operations. It’s really important to get on new responsibilities. In addition LCdr Patrick Fournier, the Com- LS Haskins is now preparing to everything perfect,” he says. to those regular duties, he’s also vol- manding Officer at FDU(A), had move on to the next phase of his Calgary returned from that deploy- unteered to begin teaching the initial nothing but praise for the young diving career. He’s expecting to start ment just before Christmas but was diving courses to new members. sailor, and noted he’s often sought his Clearance Diver course this fall, deployed back to sea in early January “This has allowed me to take on out by senior members at the unit and said he knows he knows his to assist the United States Navy in more of a leadership role, and it’s lot to help with complicated or delicate colleagues will continue to be there readying three warships for a NATO of work thatUNI RES often Trident means Ad March coming 2019.pdf in 1 2019-03-19assignments. 11:50 He’s AM willing to help backing him up as he transitions to a deployment to the South China Sea, early and staying late,” LS Haskins regardless of the circumstances, new role. the Middle East and the Atlantic.

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Au SGCP, défendeur et tout témoin) Dear CCMS, panied (e.g. Assistants); d'examiner sa déclaration pour e) everyone’s (Complainant, Respon- Je suis un nouveau superviseur et vérifier et confirmer son exacti- I am a new supervisor and I re- dent, and any Witnesses) right to j’ai récemment reçu une plainte de tude; cently received a Harassment Com- review their statement to verify harcèlement de la part d’un membre f) le droit des deux parties d'avoir plaint from one member of my Unit and confirm their accuracy; and, de mon unité qui a nommé un autre accès aux conclusions et de les ré- naming another Unit member as the f) both parties' right to access and membre de l’unité comme défendeur. futer ou d'y répondre avant qu'un Respondent. I take any harassment to rebut/respond to the findings Je prends très sérieux toute plainte rapport final ne soit rédigé. complaints very seriously and I want before a final report is drafted. de harcèlement et je veux m’assurer to be sure that any investigation is It is important to remember that que toute enquête est juste pour le Il est important de se rappeler fair to both the Complainant and the bias or impartiality is in the eye of plaignant et le défendeur, mais cette que la partialité ou l’impartialité Respondent, but it is a complicated the beholder, so clear, timely commu- situation est complexe. Que dois-je est une question de perception, de situation! What do I do?? nication with both parties involved faire?? sorte qu’une communication claire in a Harassment Complaint (or any et opportune avec les deux parties Great question! It is always im- complaint process) is essential to Bonne question! Il est toujours impliquées dans une plainte de portant that any formal process (e.g. assuring a fair process. While the important que tout processus officiel harcèlement (ou tout processus de grievance, harassment complaint, steps laid out above are specific to (p. ex. grief, plainte de harcèlement, plainte) est essentielle pour assurer disciplinary procedure, etc.) be fair, the Harassment Complaint process, procédure disciplinaire, etc.) soit un processus équitable. Bien que transparent, and unbiased. ‘Proce- most formal complaint processes/dis- juste, transparent et impartial. L’« les étapes décrites ci-dessus soient dural fairness’ is the term used to ciplinary procedures follow the same équité procédurale » est le terme propres au processus de traitement describe what you’re referring to … a principles of Procedural Fairness. utilisé pour décrire ce à quoi vous des plaintes de harcèlement, la plu- process that allows for a fair, unbi- Situations do arise where it is not en- faites référence… un processus qui part des processus de plainte et des ased, transparent decision to be made. tirely clear how best to ensure a fair permet de prendre une décision juste, procédures disciplinaires officiels In accordance with the Harassment process or where one party may have impartiale et transparente. suivent les mêmes principes d’« Prevention and Resolution Instruc- concerns that the process is biased. If Conformément à la section 4.1 – équité procédurale ». Il arrive par- tions, Section 4.1 - Basic Principles, you want to assure that the principles Principes de base des Instructions fois que la meilleure façon d’assurer the Responsible Officer (RO) dealing of Procedural Fairness are followed pour la prévention et le règlement un processus équitable ne soit pas with a Harassment Complaint must with any conflict or complaint resolu- du harcèlement, l’agent respon- tout à fait claire ou qu’une partie adhere to the principles of Procedur- tion process, Agents and Alternative sable (AR) qui traite une plainte craigne que le processus soit biaisé. al Fairness which include: Dispute Resolution (ADR) Practitio- de harcèlement doit respecter les Si vous voulez vous assurer que les a) the Respondent’s right to be in- ners in your local Conflict and Com- principes d’équité procédurale, principes d’équité procédurale sont formed of the allegation(s) made plaint Management Services (CCMS) notamment : respectés dans tout processus de against them and a right to a rea- office will be happy to assist you. We résolution de conflit ou de plainte, sonable opportunity to respond; can provide you with options specific a) le droit du défendeur d'être les agents et les praticiens du mode b) right to an impartial investigator; to your scenario that can help assure informé des allégations portées alternatif de résolution des conflits c) both parties' right to be heard the principles of Procedural Fairness contre lui et le droit à une possi- (MARC) de votre bureau local des (present their version of the are respected. You can reach out to bilité raisonnable de répondre; Services de gestion des conflits et facts) and to present the evidence; us at (902) 721-7533 or email ++CCMS b) le droit à un enquêteur impartial; des plaintes (SGCP) seront heureux d) both parties right to be accom- Halifax@VCDS DGICCM@Halifax. c) le droit des deux parties d'être de vous aider. Nous pouvons vous entendues (de présenter leur ver- fournir des options particulières à sion des faits) et de présenter la votre scénario, qui pourront vous preuve; aider à assurer le respect des princi- Canada extends its military d) le droit des deux parties d'être pes d’équité procédurale. Vous pou- accompagnées (par exemple les vez nous joindre au 902-721-7533 ou training mission in Ukraine assistants); courriel à ++CCMS Halifax@VCDS e) le droit de chacun (plaignant, DGICCM@Halifax By DND tance to Ukraine’s defence and secu- rity forces. The training provided by On March 18, the Honourable Har- the CAF directly helps Ukraine’s de- jit S. Sajjan, Minister of National fence and security forces to uphold Defence, and the Honourable Chrys- domestic security and territorial tia Freeland, Minister of Foreign integrity, contributing to regional Affairs announced that the Govern- and international stability. The Royal Canadian Chaplain ment of Canada is extending Op Op UNIFIER supports Ukraine’s UNIFIER, the CAF military training broader reform agenda and contrib- mission in Ukraine, until the end of utes to current Canadian efforts that Services (RCChS) Crest March 2022. While Ukraine’s defence invest in democracy, human rights and security forces continue to make and the rule of law in Ukraine. considerable progress, ongoing The CAF supports the professional Continued from page 4 belief systems and cultures; it insecurity in the region underscores development of Ukraine’s defence resonates with a simple and the importance and relevance of and security forces through a range “Vocatio ad Servi- strong message of unity. Canada’s military mission. of training activities including tium” which is Latin The Sun burst repre- Through Op UNIFIER, the CAF combined arms training, military for “Called to Serve” sents light. Every major will continue to provide military engineering, logistics, military polic- reminds us that while world religion speaks a training and capacity building assis- ing, and medical training. we may choose mili- language of light. Reli- tary ministry, and we gions of the Abrahamic may be trained and traditions recognize the experienced in our own command: "Let there be at tradition; we are first and light." During Diwali, Hin- foremost, called to serve all. dus, Sikhs and Jains light lan- CF CHAPELS Chapel Services de la Chapelle • Sunday/dimanche The Tree of Life is part of terns to awaken awareness of God Egyptian, Assyrian, Chinese and and the triumph of good over evil. STADACONA SHEARWATER Abrahamic traditions. It may repre- Muslims speak of Allah as the source 8h30 - Protestant 10h00 - Roman Catholic sent wisdom, strength, protection, of light — inspiring, motivating and - English - Bilingual/bilingue beauty, bounty and redemption. It can guiding God's people. Light can be Visit: www.rcmilord.com for more information/pour les renseignements be seen to provide protection, suste- seen as revelation, awareness, awak- BAPTISM, MATRIMONY & OTHER SACRAMENTS - BY APPOINTMENT/REQUEST nance, and regeneration. Since the ening and can said to dispel darkness 165874 Tree of Life is part of many faiths, and reveal the truth.” 6 TRIDENT News March 25, 2019 LGBT Purge class action settlement: Who is eligible for Qui est admissible à compensation? une indemnisation?

Current or former Federal who were alive as of October 31, Les membres actuels ou anciens au 31 octobre 2016 et qui ont fait face à Public Servants, Canadian Armed 2016 and who were affected by one du gouvernement fédéral, des Forces une ou plusieurs de ces mesures inéqui- Forces (CAF) and Royal Canadian or more of these unfair measures, armées canadiennes (FAC) et de tables, entre le 1er décembre 1955 et le Mounted Police (RCMP) members between December 1, 1955 and June la Gendarmerie royale du Canada 20 juin 1996. Les membres de la famille who were affected by unfair federal 20, 1996. Family members of a de- (GRC), qui auraient été affectés par d'une personne décédée qui a été di- policies due to their sexual orien- ceased individual who was directly des politiques fédérales inéquitables, rectement touchée par une ou plus des tation, gender identity or gender affected by actions stated above en raison de leur orientation sexuelle, actions précitées peuvent être éligibles expression during the period now may be eligible to receive individu- de leur identité de genre ou de leur à des mesures de reconnaissance indivi- known as the LGBT Purge (between al recognition measures, however expression de genre, lors de la purge duelles, mais ne seront pas admissible à the mid-50s to the mid-90s) may be are not eligible for financial com- LGBT (entre le milieu des années une compensation financière. eligible to submit a claim for finan- pensation. cinquante jusqu’au milieu des années L’Entente de règlement définitive cial compensation and individual The Final Settlement Agreement 90), peuvent être éligibles pour sou- prévoit des compensations financières reconciliation measures. Claims includes financial compensation mettre une demande de compensation à quatre niveaux, allant de 5 000 à 100 can be submitted to Deloitte, the at four levels between $5,000 and financière et de mesures de réconcili- 000 $, et des mesures de réconciliation court appointed administrator, $100,000 and individual reconcili- ation individuelles. Les réclamations individuelles comprenant la citation until April 25, 2019. ation measures that include the peuvent être soumises à Deloitte, Fierté Canada, une lettre d'excuses In June 2018, the Federal Court Canada Pride Citation, Personal l'administrateur nommé par la Cour, personnelle, l'accès aux dossiers et approved the Final Settlement Letter of Apology, Records Access jusqu'au 25 avril 2019. l’ajout d’une note au dossier de ser- Agreement (FSA) in a class ac- and File Notation. Class Members En juin 2018, la Cour fédérale a ap- vice. Les membres qui ont subi un tion lawsuit launched against the who experienced exceptional harm, prouvé l'Entente de règlement définitive préjudice exceptionnel, tel que le Government of Canada on behalf such as PTSD, or who were sexu- (ERD) dans le cadre d'un recours collec- Syndrome de stress post-traumatique of CAF and RCMP members and ally assaulted may be eligible for tif intenté contre le gouvernement du (SSPT), ou qui ont été agressés sexuel- Federal public servants who were additional amounts. The claims Canada au nom des FAC, de membres lement peuvent être admissibles à des discriminated against, harassed, period started on October 25, 2018 de la GRC et de fonctionnaires fédéraux, montants supplémentaires. La période investigated, sanctioned, released, and individuals have until April 25, discriminés, harcelés, ayant fait l’objet désignée pour soumettre des demandes or forced to terminate their employ- 2019 to submit a claim to Deloitte to d’enquêtes ou de sanctions, libérés, ou d’indemnisation et/ou de mesures in- ment due to their sexual orientation request compensation and/or indi- contraints de mettre fin à leur emploi dividuelles de réconciliation et de com- or gender identity during the LGBT vidual reconciliation and recogni- en raison de leur orientation sexuelle mémoration à Deloitte a commencé le Purge. tion measures. ou de leur identité de genre pendant la 25 octobre 2018 et continuera jusqu’au The settlement includes all cur- For information on eligibility and période de la purge LGBT. 25 avril 2019. Pour en savoir plus sur rent or former members of the how to submit a claim, please visit Le règlement vise tous les membres les conditions d’admissibilité et sur CAF, current or former members Deloitte’s website (www.lgbtpurge- actuels ou anciens des FAC, les mem- la façon de soumettre une demande, of the RCMP, and current or former settlement.com) or call 1-833-346- bres actuels ou anciens de la GRC et les visitez le site web de Deloitte (www. Federal public service employees, 6178. employés actuels ou anciens de la fonc- lgbtpurgesettlement.com) ou appelez le tion publique fédérale qui étaient en vie numéro suivant : 1-833-346-6178.

Through the generosity of the local Defence Team, our CFB Halifax feminine hygiene two-week feminine hygiene product collection yielded 13,460 individual pads and tampons; that's enough product to help product collection a success 40 women with periods for an entire year. On top of that, we also received $300+ to buy even more supplies. Many thanks to the Defence community for the incredible show of support. All products were delivered to the Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre, Adsum for Women & Children and The Margeurite Centre on March 14. Photo (from left): LCdr Dawn MacDonald, Defence Women’s Advisory Organization (DWAO) military co-chair; Lisa Mullin, The Margeurite Centre; Erin Casey, Dignity. Period. campaign founder; Sarah Car- rier, Adsum House; and Holly Scothorn, DWAO civilian co- chair with the feminine hygiene product collection on display at the DWAO-hosted International Women’s Day event at Tribute Tower on March 8. March 25, 2019 TRIDENT News 7 Keep pushing for equality, female leaders tell crowd on International Women’s Day

By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

As the Commanding Officer of HMCS Charlottetown, Cdr Nancy Setchell is an example of a woman excelling in a leadership role in the Canadian Armed Forces. She’s found opportunities and successes through- out her career, and because of that, she said, the need to continue pushing towards equality for women in the CAF, or the importance of observing events like International Women’s Day, wasn’t always clear to her. “I thought women had already made it,” she said. “I naively assumed that equal op- portunity would mean equal outcome, but I realize now there are a number of personal and policy barriers that still exist. I think it’s important to talk about these things, but we can also cel- Panel participants, organizers and audi- ebrate the successes at the same time.” ence members get together for a photo That theme of celebrating successes, following the International Women’s Day while highlighting the work still to be event at Tribute Tower. done, continued throughout the day AB JOHN IGLESIAS, FIS on March 8, as CFB Halifax and the MARLANT Defence Women’s Advi- her advice for women beginning their sory Organization (DWAO) hosted an careers isn’t much different from her International Women’s Day event and advice to men. panel discussion at Tribute Tower. “Put your head down and do good Cdr Setchell shared the stage with work, show up, treat people respect- guest speaker Karen Hutt, CEO of fully, help others be successful, and Nova Scotia Power. Following their use your voice. That’s what we need lively discussion, a larger panel people to do,” she said. discussion ensued which included Booths were set up around the room women who work in a variety of with information about the various military and civilian roles in Halifax Defence Advisory groups, Health or Shearwater. The panel discussions Promotion, the Employee Assistance were moderated by DWAO co-chairs Program, and other services available LCdr Dawn Macdonald of NFS(A) and to CAF members and DND/CFMWS Employee Assistance Program Coor- civilians. Donations were also being dinator Holly Scothorn. accepted, at the event and in the weeks The women spoke about the evolu- leading up to it, of feminine hygiene tions in roles of women in the work- products in support of Dignity. Period., force in different industries, the highs a local group that helps get these essen- and lows of their careers, juggling tial supplies to people in Nova Scotia demanding jobs with home and fam- who struggle to afford them. More than ily life, and their hopes for the next 13,000 individual pads and tampons generation of female leaders, along were collected, enough to supply 40 with offering advice and answering people for an entire year, along with an questions from the audience. additional $300 in cash donations. As the CEO of Nova Scotia Power, CFB Halifax Base Commander which is owned by Emera, Hutt said Capt(N) David Mazur thanked the she’s benefited from the learning and DWAO and all of the day’s partici- mentorship that comes with being pants for putting the spotlight on an Cdr Nancy Setchell, left, the Commanding Officer of HMCS Charlottetown, speaks part of a network that includes strong important issue and giving helpful ad- alongside Nova Scotia Power CEO Karen Hutt at an event marking International female leadership at all levels. vice to a room full of their colleagues Women’s Day at CFB Halifax’s Tribute Tower on March 8. “We’re a billion dollar corporation and other local CAF/DND leaders. 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By Trident Staff, 2008. Joyce observed that the with files from Natasha Joyce building is wheelchair acces- sible, which is an advantage On Saturday March 9 in for veterans. He also thanked Westville, NS, Vincent Joyce current museum president received the Sovereign’s Medal David Avery “and the executive for Volunteers. for continuing the hard work In 2006, Joyce established the to keep the doors open to the Pictou County Military Muse- Museum and improving all the um and has been instrumental time.” in its progress since that time. The Pictou County Military In his remarks during the museum holds more than March 9 presentation, Vincent 15,000 items ranging from a Joyce thanked and stated his M113 Armored Personnel Car- appreciation for many people rier, a C1 Howitzer Cannon, including his wife, of whom he books, photos, and maps, to said, “Thank you to my wife dress uniforms donated by Her Pearl who supported me right Excellency Governor General from the beginning. I had a lot Michaëlle Jean, VAdm (ret’d) of military artifacts collected P. Dean McFadden, and Gen for years and some from others (ret’d) Rick Hillier. who gave [them to] me along The Sovereign’s Medal with some from the Nova Sco- for Volunteers is a national tia Highlanders.” award to recognize outstand- Joyce is a former member ing volunteer achievements of the Nova Scotia Highland- across Canada and abroad. ers and he noted that before It acknowledges Canadians the museum was started, the who have made a significant Joyces’ basement housed the sustained and unpaid contri- military artifacts and he joked bution to their communities. that there were so many that Vincent Joyce and his son, SLt Mark Joyce, display the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers that Vincent An advisory committee makes “when I mentioned to Pearl Joyce received during a ceremony in Westville on Saturday, March 9. medal recommendations to the that I thought I would start a SUBMITTED Governor General and the pro- military museum, she quickly gram is administered by the agreed but I just think she grew tired included Roger MacKay, Westville’s The museum was formerly located Chancellery of Honours, part of the of dusting them.” mayor; members of the military; and in New Glasgow but the artifacts were Office of the Secretary to the Gover- Those present at the ceremony community members and supporters. moved to a building in Westville in nor General. And they’re off!

Members of the Defence community took to the streets of Halifax’s North End for in the inaugural CFB Halifax Walk on March 7. Walks are approximately three kilometres in length and will take place the last Wednesday of every month, beginning with a PSP-led warmup in front of Base Headquarters, Stadacona building S90 at 10:30 a.m. MIKE BONIN, CFB HALIFAX BPAO March 25, 2019 TRIDENT News 9 Futuristic USN vessel rolls into Esquimalt

By Peter Mallett, The Lookout Staff

The United States Navy’s newest, largest, and most expensive destroyer ever built pulled into Esquimalt Harbour last week as part of its first voyage to a foreign country. It was hard not to notice the mas- sive 16,000 tonne, futuristic 610-foot- long guided-missile destroyer as it pulled alongside A-Jetty guided by a Queen’s Harbour Master tug on March 11. Despite its stealth-like design intended to thwart enemy detection while at sea, USS Zumwalt was an eye-popping attention grab- ber. Commissioned in 2016, it is the lead ship of the Zumwalt-class. It is designed as multi-mission stealth ship with a focus on land attack. “The ship you see behind me is one of the newest platforms in the United States Navy and assists in our mission to ensure free and open flow of trade through international waters,” said Commanding officer Capt(N) Andrew Carlson. “It is equipped with cutting edge technol- ogy in its combat systems, weapons systems and engineering control systems.” Members of the media were wel- comed onboard Zumwalt for a brief USN Zumwalt arrives at CFB Esquimalt. tour conducted by Surface Warfare Of- LS VICTORIA IOGANOV, MARPAC IMAGING SERVICES ficer, Lt(N) Briana Wildemann. The tour began on the massive hawk and Sea Sparrow missiles, and High Tech Ship the ship to a maximum speed of 30 flight deck capable of landing two two 155-mm guns equipped with a 920 Some of the vessel’s key features knots. Called the Integrated Power medium-sized helicopters and pro- round magazine. include a state-of-the-art electronic System (IPS), the engine provides ceeded through the ship’s hangar. The tour concluded on the bridge propulsion system, a wave-piercing power to propulsion, ship’s service The group then moved down a where Lt(N) Wildemann showed off tumblehome hull, and the latest and combat system loads. The IPS massive service corridor measuring the ship’s high-tech control centre war-fighting technology and weap- can generate approximately 78 mega- approximately 15 feet wide dubbed with its wheel-less helm. The ship’s onry. watts of power, which is almost as Broadway and included a picto- steering is guided by four computer Perhaps the most intriguing feature much as a nuclear-powered aircraft rial tribute to the ship’s namesake, touch screens and a device like a com- is its stealth design that includes its carrier. Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr., Chief puter mouse and a system of small composite superstructure hull that HMCS Ottawa was Zumwalt’s of U.S. Naval Operations during the nobs. Eight giant television screens reduces acoustic output and radar host ship for the week, and tours to Vietnam War, and renowned cham- above the vessel’s narrow front win- detection by opposing forces. military members of both ships and pion of equal rights and inclusion in dows allow the four-person navigation While at sea, it uses a Multi-Func- cultural exchanges were conducted the USN. crew an enhanced panoramic 360-de- tion Radar capable of conducting air during the visit. Lt(N) Wildermann noted to the gree view of the ship. surveillance on the ocean and over When asked where the ship is head- visitors it was a pleasure for her to “This ship is the new model that land. ed next, the Captain said he “wouldn’t serve on board a ship named after a is taking the navy into the future Another big advantage comes be a very good stealth ship captain” if man who championed the cause of and it’s important to note that there its two energy-saving gas turbine he divulged details about our comings racial and gender equity in the U.S. are approximately 12 new systems Rolls Royce engines that can drive and goings. military. working on one platform,” said Lt(N) “For me being able to come aboard Wildemann. “We are looking at what this vessel every day is an honour works and also what doesn’t work because of what Admiral Zumwalt on board Zumwalt all in an effort to stood for.” shape ships of the future in the U.S. Navy.” The Bridge and Big Guns Zumwalt has a sister ship in opera- Airport Transport At the bow of the ship visitors got a tion, USS Michael Monsoor, which quick glimpse of the ship’s Advanced was commissioned on Jan. 26 at North TOLL FREE 1 888 720 5466 Gun Systems (AGS) and its two 30 mm Island Naval Station California. The HALIFAX 902 864 8283 MK 46 guns capable of firing long- final Zumwalt-class vessel still wait- WOLFVILLE 902 542 5248 range missiles that can reach up to ing in the wings is the USS Lyndon [email protected] 63-nautical miles. Weaponry on the B. Johnson which is expected to be ship’s fo’c’sle also includes 80 launch commissioned at some point later this We Offer Military Discounts cells capable of firing Tactical Toma- year. 165884 10 TRIDENT News March 25, 2019 From St. John’s to Benin: Medical Officer shares knowledge in West Africa

By Lt(N) Jeff Lura, use (this newfound knowledge) very PAO, Op PROJECTION West Africa often.” When he’s not spreading his exper- On March 1, 2019, sailors from tise to the far corners of the globe, HMC ships Kingston and Shawinigan Lt(N) Morrow spends his time at sea arrived at Foyer Don Bosco, a small mentoring the ship’s casualty clearing school in Cotonou, Benin nested teams, providing care to the crew, and within West Africa’s largest open-air generally expanding his knowledge market. Deployed on Op PROJEC- of the Royal Canadian Navy. For those TION West Africa, most of them considering life as a CAF medical of- would spend the day painting, repair- ficer, he has a few words of wisdom: ing furniture, and playing games with “My military career has been amaz- local school children, demonstrating ing so far, and I’d recommend it to any Canada’s commitment to being a of my colleagues. In addition to the friend and partner in the region. medical challenges and professional Lt(N) Greg Morrow, however, had development opportunities, I’ve fired a different task to perform. He was a .50 calibre machine gun, driven a there to ensure that, in a country with small boat, undergone a traditional limited emergency medical services, “crossing the line” ceremony, and the children laughing and playing so much more. You just don’t get to around the campus stood the best experience things like this in civilian chance possible in an emergency situ- practice.” ation. On his return from West Africa, Lt(N) Morrow hails from St. John’s, Lt(N) Greg Morrow provides casualty clearing training onboard HMCS Kingston Lt(N) Morrow will serve as a General Newfoundland and completed his while at sea during Operation PROJECTION West Africa on February 28, 2019. Duty Medical Officer at Canadian medical training in 2018. He joined the CPL ANGELA GORE Forces Health Services (Atlantic), pro- CAF shortly thereafter. Mere months viding care to personnel at CFB Hali- into his career, he was selected to join ambulances and hospitals are not “It was perfect,” recalled teacher fax and the surrounding area. The HMCS Kingston and deploy to West widespread in Benin; in many cases, Pascal Akakbo after the training. Canadian Armed Forces are currently Africa. the teachers would be the only care “We’re confronted with problems hiring medical officers, and more “Medical officers don’t get to sail available to injured students. and injuries here all the time, so information can be found at https:// very often,” he explained, “so I “It was a challenge,” said Lt(N) Mor- a better understanding of how to www.canada.ca/en/department-na- jumped at the opportunity. That said, I row after the training. respond will do so much good. We will tional-defence/services/caf-jobs.html. knew I had my work cut out for figur- “We take for granted that medi- ing out life in a ship.” cal care and supplies are available Despite a steep learning curve, by everywhere in Canada, but that’s not the time the ships arrived in Africa the case here. I had to really keep it a month later, Lt(N) Morrow had simple, since these villages lack basic adapted to navy life, and was eager to services and emergency response.” put his expertise to use and support And so, with the help of a transla- those in need. tor, Lt(N) Morrow demonstrated how In Cotonou, Lt(N) Morrow was to deal with cuts, scrapes, fractures, asked to provide basic first aid and spinal injuries in a way that training to a group of enthusiastic would be useful to the teachers after teachers. His lessons were made all his departure. By all accounts, his the more important by the fact that instruction was well-received.

Lt(N) Greg Morrow supervises while local teachers practice first aid at Foyer Don Lt(N) Greg Morrow chats with Canada’s Ambassador to Benin, Edmond Wega, at Bosco school in Cotonou, Benin during Operation PROJECTION West Africa on Foyer Don Bosco school in Cotonou, Benin after providing first aid training during March 1, 2019. Operation PROJECTION West Africa on March 1, 2019. CPL ANGELA GORE CPL ANGELA GORE March 25, 2019 TRIDENT News 11 Royal Canadian Navy ships conduct first ever visit to Togo

By Lt (N) Jeff Lura, Following the official presentations, Public Affairs Officer, Operation military personnel from both nations PROJECTION West Africa made fast friends, posing for photos and discussing the many similari- On a beautiful Tuesday morning, ties between the RCN and the Marine HMC ships Kingston and Shawinigan Nationale de Togo. came alongside in Lomé, the capital The next day, sailors visited city of Togo. Deployed on Operation L’Espace de Fraternité, a centre that PROJECTION West Africa, the ships welcomes mistreated youth in search had already visited a number of other of a better life from all over the re- African countries, but the reception gion. There, sailors provided a fresh this time was different. Uniformed coat of paint to the facility’s 40-bed Togolese military personnel – includ- dormitory, and played a game of soc- ing the commander of Togo’s largest cer with newly-donated soccer balls naval base – lined the jetty. A camera and nets from Canada. crew filmed the ships as they arrived, “You cannot imagine how much preserving the event for posterity. these past few hours have restored The reason? No RCN ship had ever hope and a taste for life to our chil- before visited the country. dren, and given needed encourage- “We’re honoured to be the first Ca- ment to we who guide them,” the nadian warships to visit your coun- centre’s Director Mack Adodo grate- try,” LCdr Jeremy Samson, Kingston’s fully explained after the visit. Commanding Officer, told journalists In the final hours of the visit, HMCS Kingston Navigating Officer Lt(N) Graham Austin discusses search-and-rescue shortly after arriving. Kingston crewmembers were joined strategies with Togolese military and government personnel on March 7, 2019. “Building and reinforcing relation- by Togolese Search and Rescue pro- CPL DAVID VELDMAN ships is a large part of our mission fessionals, discussing the respective here in Africa, and we look very much nations’ procedures and strategies forward to spending time with you.” for responding to vessels or people in The visit was a busy one for the distress. ships’ crews. Hours after enter- “My favourite part of international ing the harbour, sailors exchanged deployments is meeting new people,” their working uniforms for gleam- said Lt(N) Steve Bartholomew, who ing whites, and welcomed members organized the visit on behalf of the of Togo’s military, government, and ship. community organizations onboard. “Today, we had a great opportunity Representing Canada, Ambassador to share some of our practices with Heather Cameron spoke to guests of the Togolese SAR community, and to the importance of cooperation be- learn how they do things in return. tween Canada and African partners, Overall, it was a great event.” and the strength of the Canada-Togo Spirits were high as the crews relationship in particular. prepared to leave after a hectic and “Relations between Canada and rewarding few days in Lomé. Their Togo are founded on almost 60 years collective focus already shifting to of history,” she told attendees. their next set of regional engage- “Cooperation is essential in order ments, each sailor was now part of to ensure regional maritime security, the history of Canada’s warm and maintain international trade, and ever-strengthening relationship with develop coastal communities.” Togo. LCdr Jeremy Samson, Commanding Officer of HMCS Kingston, is interviewed by Togolese military journalists shortly after arriving in Lomé, Togo on March 5, 2019 CPL DAVID VELDMAN

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By Margaret Conway, “Cassidy is someone I met through CFB Halifax BPAO EANS,” explains PO1 Bressette. “She is probably one of the best known PO1 Charles Bressette has a busy advocates for epilepsy awareness and work life at CFB Halifax. Currently started Purple Day when she was just employed as a Weapons Engineer- eight years old. I now consider her a ing Course Director with Naval Fleet friend and inspiration.” School (Atlantic), he manages eight PO1 Bressette is taking that inspira- instructors who teach Royal Canadian tion as fuel to help spread epilepsy Navy sailors about communications awareness to the Defence community and radar equipment. In addition to at CFB Halifax. On March 26 during this role, he also teaches the manage- morning colours at 8 a.m., PO1 Bres- ment course required for members sette, Lyndsay and representatives promoting to the PO1 rank and is the from EANS will be on-hand to wit- health promotions representative for ness a Purple Day flag raising at Base Campus Atlantic. Headquarters (S90). All Defence Team Outside of work, his high tempo March 26 will be a Purple Day at CFB Halifax thanks to this dedicated sailor. PO1 members are welcome to attend. After lifestyle doesn’t stop. To feed his pas- Charles Bressette (right), Purple Day founder Cassidy Megan (left), Lyndsay Bressette the flagraising, the representatives sion for health and fitness, PO1 Bres- and Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia (EANS) Executive Director Debbie Tobin at will gather in the Stadacona chapel sette is involved in a karate group, the 2018 EANS Purple Day Gala. for anyone looking for more informa- Halifax World Kanreikai Karate and PHOTO SUBMITTED tion on epilepsy. The Eastern Watchmen lightsaber “The more education and aware- combat group. And when his wife ing about the effects the diagnosis public events are planned around ness that happens will assist people Lyndsay was diagnosed with epilepsy has had on his family. “It makes life Purple Day, an international day for in knowing the resources, getting in December 2016, he added volunteer more challenging, and her safety is epilepsy awareness held annually on help and reducing stigma,” explains work with the Epilepsy Association always on my mind. The medication March 26. Last year, Lyndsay deliv- PO1 Bressette, who hails from Honey of Nova Scotia (EANS) to his list of is expensive and it was difficult to find ered a speech at the EANS’ Purple Harbour, Ontario but has nothing but extra-curriculars. her employment so it brings financial Day Gala and they both attended a good things to say about the epi- Epilepsy is a condition of the brain concerns as well.” Purple Day flag raising at Halifax City lepsy supports available here in Nova characterized by recurrent seizures, Through their membership with Hall. Scotia. “If you, a family member or and is a disorder about which PO1 EANS, PO1 Bressette and Lyndsay Now recognized internationally, friend has epilepsy, please reach out Bressette and wife have been con- have attended and volunteered at local Purple Day saw its humble begin- for assistance. It is a very difficult tinuously learning. “I have been with events, all of which have provided nings in Nova Scotia in 2008 after illness but Nova Scotia has lots of re- Lyndsay for over a decade but she them with valuable education on the its founder, Halifax native Cassidy sources to help including an amazing was only formally diagnosed in the help that’s available to families affect- Megan, became motivated by her own Epilepsy Monitoring Unit at the QE2. last few years,” he explains, speak- ed by epilepsy. Many of EANS’ larger struggles. Don’t suffer in silence.”

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Support Our Troops is now ac- cepting applications for the Nation- al Scholarship Program. The Scholarship Program is en- tering its fifth year; it was launched to address the increasing need for scholarship opportunities for mili- tary family members. The goal is to assist more youth in military families to pursue their con- tinuing post-secondary education. In 2018, more than $75,000 was awarded to military family members through 45 scholarships with winners select- ed from 388 competitive applications. This year, 41 scholarships are available and range from $500 to $2,000. Both full-time and part-time post-secondary students of accred- New Commanding officer for HMCSMontréal ited academic institutions, career and vocational colleges are eligible. Cdr Michael Eelhart (right), outgoing Commanding Officer (CO), signs over command of HMCS Montréal to LCdr Christopher Eligible candidates are: a depen- Devita (left) incoming CO, during a ceremony presided over by Capt(N) Andrew Hingston (centre), Deputy Commander Canadian dent (includes spouse) of a serving Fleet Atlantic, during the Change of Command Ceremony at HMCS Scotian, on February 19, 2019. or former member of the Canadian AB J. IGLESIAS, FIS HALIFAX Armed Forces; a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada; and enrolled in an undergradu- ate program leading to a degree, diploma or certificate at an accred- Canada renews its military contribution ited Canadian college or university. Post-graduate and career college students are also eligible to apply. to support stability in the Middle East This year there is a new appli- cation process in place. The 2019 application process consists of the By DND Government of Canada is extending ian and development assistance needs following components: Operation IMPACT, the CAF contribu- in response to the crises in Iraq and • A three-part essay The international response against tion to the Global Coalition and the Syria and their impacts on Jordan • A letter of reference Daesh has reduced the suffering of the NATO mission in Iraq, until the end and Lebanon. • Most recent academic transcript most vulnerable, but the crises in Iraq of March 2021. The two-year extension of Op IM- • Proof of enrollment from aca- and Syria persist. Continued support Under the renewed Op IMPACT, the PACT includes the authority to deploy demic institution by the members of the Global Coalition CAF will continue to provide train- up to 850 CAF personnel in support of • A point form list of volunteer/ Against Daesh is critical for long-term, ing, advice, and assistance to the Iraqi the Global Coalition, NATO Mission civic engagement activities regional stability. Canada remains fully security forces, and support the Global Iraq and capacity building activities Applications will be accepted dedicated to the efforts of the Global Coalition and NATO with highly with the Jordanian Armed Forces and until May 1 at 4 p.m. EST Coalition and NATO in the region, and skilled personnel. It will also continue Lebanese Armed Forces. For more information on ap- will continue to work with its partners to advise Iraqi officials in building On July 11, 2018, Prime Minister plication requirements, eligibil- and allies to ensure the defeat of Daesh. more effective and sustainable defence Justin Trudeau, at the NATO Summit ity and restrictions visit www. On March 18, the Honourable and security institutions, and provide in Brussels, announced that Canada supportourtroops.ca/get-support/ Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National capabilities to regional forces. would assume command of NATO Mis- scholarships. For any application Defence, and the Honourable Chrys- The CAF’s presence in the Middle sion Iraq a new non-combat training questions please email scholarship- tia Freeland, Minister of Foreign East helps regional partners’ security and capacity building mission in Iraq. [email protected] Affairs, today announced that the forces to more effectively plan and In November 2018, Canada assumed execute military operations aimed at command of NATO Mission Iraq. This improving stability in the region. leadership role complements Canada’s ANTOVIC Op IMPACT is the military contri- existing efforts in the Global Coalition REAL PROPERTY bution to Canada’s whole-of-govern- and Canada’s ongoing commitments ment Middle East strategy, which towards creating a safe and stable Iraq. APPRAISALS INC. covers not only security and stabili- Canada’s current contribution to NEED YOUR HOME APPRAISED? zation, but also humanitarian assis- NATO Mission Iraq includes approxi- tance and diplomatic engagement in mately 250 CAF personnel, including ad- Are you relocating? Call us! Iraq, Syria and the region. visors, trainers, headquarters staff and Friendly, Reliable, Accurate, Timely Since 2016, through the Government force protection personnel. Canada has of Canada’s whole-of-government also deployed three Griffon helicopters Servicing: Sackville, Bedford, Halifax/Dartmouth & Outlying Areas Middle East strategy, Canada has con- and associated personnel to enhance Tel: (902)441-4434 • Fax: (902) 406-5525 • www.antovicappraisals.com • Email: [email protected] tributed more than $2.1 billion toward in-theatre tactical transport, including We look forward to speaking with you! 165869 security, stabilization and humanitar- casualty evacuations, if required. March 25, 2019 TRIDENT News 17 Five Onion Soup Positive Space Training Contributed by Kevin Ouellette, Banquet Chef of Juno Catering By SLt M.X. Déry, unit, so I love it here,” she said. “It is a her as a woman, LS Dewitt has a stock MARPAC PA Office good way to get my feet wet since it has answer. This recipe is a wonderful twist on been a couple of years since I’ve sailed.” “My rank has no gender. Just call me the classic French onion soup. LS Danielle Dewitt has joined Regular interactions with junior offi- leading seaman, and on this ship call Serves 4 • Ready in 2 hours a troop of volunteers across the cers have the added benefit of introduc- me buffer.” country dedicated to creating a wel- ing future naval leaders to LGBT issues. She is looking forward to the day Ingredients: coming and inclusive workplace for “Since being here I have had a lot of when she can sail in a larger class of 60 ml Vegetable Oil everyone, including members of the questions from junior officers about ship. 3 each Shallots, thinly sliced lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, what is it to be trans. I find that helpful, “Eventually I want to be a buffer on 1 small Yellow or White Onion, thinly two–spirit, intersex, and questioning showing them that LGBT members are an MCDV, and ultimately a frigate,” she sliced (LGBTQ2) community. sailors first. I’ve had NWO IV (Naval says. 1 small Red Onion, thinly sliced She recently completed Positive Warfare Officers) graduates contact me No matter where her future takes her, 1 each Leek, thinly sliced (use only Space training at the base to become about trans issues. Because of the net- she will endeavour to create a positive the white and pale green parts) an ambassador at her unit - Patrol working I’ve done here, I’ve been able to work environment with her shipmates. 2 each Green Onion, chopped Craft Training. point them in the right direction.” The Positive Space initiative supports 15 ml Garlic, minced It’s not a new role. She completed It hasn’t all been positive; not every- the CAF’s commitment to promoting 165 ml Dry Sherry a similar course at CFB Halifax fol- one appropriately handles the shift from diversity, inclusion and a respectful 1000 ml Beef Stock lowing her transition from male to the male to female pronoun. For those environment, as outlined in Canada’s 30 ml Butter, melted female. who outright disagree with identifying Defence Policy Strong, Secure, Engaged. 5 ml Garlic, minced After coming out as transgender 4 slices French Bread to her chain of command, LS Dewitt 125 ml Parmesan Cheese, grated spent years navigating the complex 4 slices Mozzarella Cheese and uncharted waters of the military 4 slices Swiss Cheese medical system that did not have a Salt and Pepper for seasoning process in place to assist a transition- ing military member. Directions: While she was shore-posted she 1. In a large heavy bottomed sauce helped create Positive Space training pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium and aided other military members in heat. Add the shallots, yellow/white the same boat navigate the medical onion, red onion and leek and sauté system. until golden brown, approximately 15 Her new posting as senior boat- minutes. Stir often so that the natural swain at PCT has her back to sea sugars in the onions do not burn. You almost every week in one of the eight just want to caramelize the onions. Orcas training junior officers. 2. Once the onions are nicely cara- “I’ve found a new family at this melized, add the minced garlic and green onions and sauté for 1 more minute. Add the sherry and stir to deglaze the pot and then add the beef stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and continue cooking for 30 RCN minutes. Taste and season the soup with salt and pepper. 3. While the soup is simmering you can make the croutons. Preheat the sailors in broiler. 4. Combine the melted butter with LS Danielle the remaining minced garlic. Place The Sea in Dewitt is the French bread on a baking sheet senior boat- and brush each slice using half of the swain with garlic butter. Place under the broiler Her Blood Patrol Craft until lightly toasted, approximately 2 Training at minutes. CFB Esqui- 5. Turn the bread over and brush exhibit malt. each slice with the remaining garlic SUBMITTED butter. Place under the broiler until lightly browned. Remove from the By SLt M.X. Déry, broiler and sprinkle the grated par- MARPAC Public Affairs Office mesan cheese over each crouton. 6. To finish the soup, preheat the This summer, the Maritime Mu- oven to 500 F. seum of the Atlantic in Halifax will 7. Ladle the soup into oven proof open an exhibit centered on Nova bowls. Top each bowl with 1 crouton. Scotian-based women and their Place 1 slice of the Swiss cheese and experience of, and connections to the mozzarella cheese on top of the the ocean. crouton. Place the bowls on a bake Entitled The Sea in Her Blood, sheet and bake in the oven till the the exhibit will highlight up to 20 cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. women who live, work, and play 8. Remove from the oven and careful- with the sea, including female ly place each bowl on a plate as each Royal Canadian Navy sailors. bowl will be extremely hot. Enjoy. LS Dewitt was asked to partici- pate in the exhibit. Her portrait Note: The onion soup can be made and an interview will form part ahead and chilled up to 1 day. Reheat of the exhibit that includes the the soup in a pot to a simmer before challenges of traditional gender 165881 placing in bowls and finishing off assumptions about maritime work with the crouton. and play. 18 TRIDENT News March 25, 2019 Dare dreaming big on 7 Summits

By Peter Mallett, The Lookout Staff

Capt Chris Dare is trading his den- tist’s drill for a mountaineer’s axe. The 35-year-old army dentist who works at the Esquimalt dockyard den- tal clinic is set to ascend 8,850 metres to the top of Mount Everest. If successful, the accomplished outdoorsman’s latest expedition will bring to fruition a nine-year journey to hike the Seven Summits, consid- ered one of the top bench marks of accomplishment in the world of mountain climbing. They are the highest mountains of each of the seven continents. He tackled the first mountain while deployed to Afghanistan nine years Capt Dare at Antarctica’s Mount Vinson, ago. 4892 m to the top. “When I returned back to Afghani- SUBMITTED stan I was feeling a down as there were a lot of people I was working Capt Chris Dare is a CAF dentist posted with getting seriously injured, dy- to the dental clinic in the dockyard at ing, and there always seemed to be a CFB Esquimalt. consistent wave of ramp ceremonies LS MIKE GOLUBOFF, MARPAC IMAGING going on. I decided I would climb the Seven Summits even though it seemed To complete the climb, he will like an impossible task.” need approximately 150 lbs of food While on leave, he summited Afri- and equipment including harnesses, ca’s Mount Kilimanjaro, a 5,895 metre ascenders, carabiners, an ice axe and climb to the top. high performance clothing that in- From there he travelled the globe clude base layers, multiple jackets and climbing the continental geological waterproof gear. behemoths in Europe’s Mount Elbrus The equipment will be broken up (5642 m), Alaska’s Mount Denali (6104 into two back packs, one with equip- m), South America’s Aconcagua (6962 ment needed for climbing lower levels m), Oceania’s Carstensz Pyramid of Everest below 5,000 metres and (4884 m) and Antarctica’s Mount Vin- the rest will be shipped to the Ever- son (4892 m). est base camp located at an elevation Capt Dare was scheduled to fly from of approximately 5,000 metres. The Vancouver to Nepal March 21 and most expensive item he will be bring- complete several weeks of altitude ing along are a pair of La Sportiva training under the guidance of a Olympus hiking boots, which cost Sherpa guide named Nuru. Then in over $1,600. late May, when conditions are good, Throughout his journey Capt Dare the two will begin the journey up the will be able to stay connected and mountain from Tibet. It should take send spectacular imagery back to the Capt Dare at Alaska’s Mount Denali, a 6104 m climb to the top. between two to three weeks to reach base courtesy of a rocket stick pro- SUBMITTED the summit. Weather and the amount vided to him by the Maritime Forces of time waiting behind other hikers Pacific (MARPAC) public affairs could prolong their journey. team, which he will attach to his cell While he says Alaska’s Mount phone. Denali climb was his toughest to date For higher up the mountain, when because of the thin air and Arctic he is out of cell phone range, the Ca- weather, the Everest ascent presents nadian Armed Forces have provided a new challenge in that he has never him with a small satellite dish for hiked above 8,000 metres. The last 895 photo and communications. metres are considered the most dan- Planning his trip has been a jour- gerous and are dubbed the Death Zone ney unto itself. Capt Dare estimates among mountaineers. That’s because the total cost of the Everest trip from altitude sickness and lack of oxygen beginning to end will be $60,000. at these heights has led to the death He also attained sponsorship of approximately 288 people since through Vancouver-based Ener-C, records began in 1924. who has agreed to supply him with Capt Dare says he is aware of the their highly portable electrolyte pow- statistics and confesses the Everest ders, which he likens to an IV bag full challenge will be his greatest. of essential nutrients and vitamins. “As I’ve never been that high before, In recent weeks he decided to I’m expecting to be completely ex- dedicate his climb as a fundraiser BC hausted despite my use of oxygen in Children’s Hospital. Those wishing the final stages of my climb. It’s going to donate funds on behalf of Capt to be another element of complexity Dare’s expedition can do so at his to manage that oxygen supply and the Summits of Hope web page https:// flow rate so that I don’t end up run- www.summitsofhope.com/climbers/ Capt Dare summits, Africa’s Mount Kilimanjaro, a 5,895 metre climb to the top. ning out.” chris_dare SUBMITTED March 25, 2019 TRIDENT News 19 Change of command in HMCS Ville de Québec

Cdr Scott Robinson (centre), outgoing Commanding Officer of HMCS Ville de Québec, and his wife, LCdr Sylvie Robinson, receive a gift from the mem- bers of HMCS Ville de Québec during the Change of Command Ceremony on board HMCS Ville de Québec in HMC Dock- yard on February 21, 2019. Cdr Michael Eelhart is the new Commanding Officer of Ville de Québec. AB J. IGLESIAS, FIS HALIFAX

Recruiters looking to hire military spouses at Virtual Career Fair

By Kristy Fallon, The beauty of a virtual career fair are looking to fill as well as several similar employment network, Mili- Community Development and is that regardless of location, people remote positions available. This is in tary Family Services saw the need Stakeholder Relations Manager, from coast to coast will have access to addition to new opportunities added for a dedicated network for military Military Family Services employers looking to hire. This is an to the Network daily. spouses as spousal employment opportunity to connect people with Recruiters from Network employ- remains one of the top three issues On March 27, Military Family Ser- opportunities – and not just in their ers including: Advanis, Air Canada, for approximately 50,000 Canadian vices will be hosting its second virtual communities but with remote work Alorica, Bank of Montreal, Bayshore military spouses. career fair for military spouses across options too. Medical Personnel, Bell, Calian Group Growing steadily, the newly minted the country as part of the Military Currently in Nova Scotia, there are Ltd., Canadian Forces Morale and Military Spousal Employment Net- Spousal Employment Network. more than 45 positions that recruiters Welfare Services, Department of Na- work has more than 1,235 users since tional Defence, Garda World, LiveCa, it launched in the fall. The Network and Sykes Assistance Services, will is a self-directed online resource be looking to fill a large number of with access to job postings, tools, jobs in military communities across resources, and events such as training the country, including several work sessions and virtual and in-person from home opportunities. These na- career fairs. tional employers have agreed to offer Military spouses can register for the military spouses with equal and fair Military Spousal Employment Net- access to employment opportunities work at http://msen.vfairs.com and within their organizations. the virtual career fair at http://bit.ly/ Following the conclusion of a Mar27VirtualCareerFair.

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The US National Guard and 5 Canadian Ranger Patrol Group help the 5th Canadian Division troops reach their patrols by Light Over Snow Vehicles on Ex NORTHERN SOJOURN 2019 in Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador on March 7, 2019. OS ALEXANDRA PROULX, DIRECTORATE ARMY PUBLIC AFFAIRS 20 TRIDENT News March 25, 2019

What’s the score with local sports in your community? Send write-ups, photos, and results to Sports [email protected] CFB Halifax, Shearwater hockey teams compete at CAF Nationals

By Ryan Melanson, ing the same time period in Edmon- Trident Staff ton, Shearwater’s first place ranking in the round robin came from wins Both the CFB Halifax Mariners over Esquimalt (5-0), and Trenton (8- Women’s Hockey Team and the Shear- 4), along with a 4-4 tie against Valcart- water Flyers Old Timers’ team recent- ier. Going up against Trenton again in ly had strong showings at CAF Nation- the semifinal, the Flyers lost 3-4 in an- al Championships, with each placing other tight game. Game MVP awards first in the round robin portions of for the flyers went to MWO Sutton, the tournaments. Unfortunately, both PO2 Noseworthy, and Maj Laaouan. teams also lost in the semifinal rounds, The gold medal went to Valcartier in a preventing them from bringing home 5-2 win over Trenton in the finals. any national medals. MWO Sutton, the captain of the At the CAF Women’s National Shearwater Old Timers’ squad, de- Championship, hosted in Edmonton scribed this year’s Shearwater team from March 2-8, Halifax scored wins as one of the best Old Timers’ groups over Esquimalt (6-2), Trenton (3-1) and to represent the Atlantic Region in CFSU Ottawa (1-0) in the round robin, recent memory. He said they lost to a but fell by a score of 0-1 in a second disciplined Trenton team, who scored hard-fought game against Trenton in a powerplay goal late in the third the semifinal. Game MVP awards for period to clinch the victory. Halifax through the tournament went “When it’s a one game elimination to Pte Hardie, Cpl Goble, and Lt(N) anything can happen. We got off to Carrat. The gold medal was eventu- slow start and couldn’t recover. It’s CFB Halifax took on CFB Trenton in a semi final game at the 2019 CAF National ally brought home by CFSU Ottawa, been an awesome year to date even Women’s Hockey Championship, falling 0-1. Trenton would go on to take the silver besting Trenton 4-0 in the final game. though we fell short in this year’s medal after losing to Ottawa in the final game. On the Old Timers’ side, held dur- Nationals.” SUBMITTED

Campus Atlantic wins MEGA Curling tournament

Congratulations to Campus Atlantic, winners of the 2019 MEGA Curling Tournament, organized by PSP Halifax and hosted by the CFB Halifax Curling Club from February 26 - March 1, with 10 teams competing. Campus Atlantic, led by skip PO1 Denny Wilson, took the championship victory with a 12-5 win over HMCS Halifax in the final game. Organizers also wished to congratulate the team from FDU(A), led by skip CPO2 Marty Girard, for scoring an impressive 8-ender during the tournament. RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF March 25, 2019 TRIDENT Sports 21 Sports Naval Reservist salaries named trivia: show me CISM Military the money Female Athlete AB Yvette Yong, a Naval Communicator with HMCS By Stephen Stone York, has been named the of the Year CISM Military Female Questions Athlete of the Year 1. Who was the first baseball player By Trident Staff, for 2018. to sign a I season contract for a 5 DND figure salary that paid him $2 000 HMCS York sailor and three-time per month for 6 months? world taekwondo champion AB Yvette 2. Who was the first player/manager Yong has added to her already-long to sign a one year $25 000 contract? list of accomplishments and ac- 3. Who was the first major league colades in the sport, recently being ball player to earn more than $50 named the 2018 International Military 000 per year? Female Athlete of the Year by the 4. Who was the first to be paid $100 Conseil International du Sport Mili- 000 a year in MLB? taire (CISM). 5. Who was the Chicago White Sox This marks the first time a CAF player to be the first to be paid a member has been named Athlete cool ¼ million bucks? of the Year by CISM, which is the 6. Who was the Phillie who first world’s largest multi-sport military cracked the half-million bench organization, with 134 member mark on salary? countries. The award is presented in 7. Who was baseball’s first million recognition of significant sporting as a team. I’m so proud for us,” AB Through her accomplishments, she dollar player? achievement, along with the promo- Yong said in a DND press release after leads by example and is an inspira- 8. In 1974, who left the Oakland Ath- tion of CISM values like fair play, receiving the award. tion to all members of the Canadian letics via free-agency to sign with personal empathy, and discipline. AB To achieve her current ranking as Armed Forces. We congratulate her the Yankees for $239 000 making Yong has been practicing Taekwondo the world’s best in her weight class, on her award and thank her for her him, at the time, the highest paid for nearly 20 years, and has been AB Yong’s past year included gold contribution to Canada’s defence and pitcher in the major leagues? competing internationally since 2004. medal wins at the CISM Taekwondo security,” said BGen Derek Macaulay, 9. In 1992 which Met inked a deal for She joined the RCN in 2010 and is cur- Championships, Pan American Cham- who is the Commander of 5th Cana- $5 000 000 bucks? rently a Naval Communicator, along pionships, Belgium Open and German dian Division as well as Patron for the 10. Who was the first major league with performing other regular duties Open, silver medal wins at the Pan CAF Taekwondo Program. player to sign contracts worth 20 at York, which is the Naval Reserve American Open and WT President’s And after reaching new heights in millions and 30 millions of dollars? Division in Toronto. Cup, as well as a bronze medal win at Taekwondo last year, AB Yong isn’t 11. Which free agent did the Phillies “I am truly honoured to be an- the U.S. Open. taking a break. She recently competed sign in 2019 to the largest ever nounced CISM Female Athlete of “While upholding her commitment the Dominican Republic to qualify contract? the Year. This is a win for all of us to serving her country, Able Seaman for a spot at the 2019 Pan American (CAF Taekwondo Team and CFMWS) Yong embodies the spirit of our mili- Games in Peru this summer, and also And now for other sports salaries because of all of the support and tary in her sport: discipline, determi- has her sights set on qualifying for 12. In 1962 Chicago Black Hawks organization, we made it all happen nation, perseverance, and strength. the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. owner, James Norris offered Toronto Maple Leafs co-owner, Harold Ballard $1 million dollars for which Leafs player? 13. Who was the first professional AB Yong (right) competes at the 2018 hockey player to earn $1 million a CISM Taekwondo Championships, held year? in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from November 14. As of 2018, what is the average 27 - December 3, 2018. salary of a player in the Canadian CISM Football League? 15. Who were the boxers in fight that was the first to crack the million dollar mark grossing over $2 700 000 in 1927? 16. Who were the fighters involved in the first pay-per-view telecast that had a gate of $14,8 millions of dol- lars? 17. Who is currently the highest paid professional soccer player? 18. Who are the 2 NBA stars whose salaried contract was for $33 285 709 in 2018? 19. Who was the leading money win- ner on the PGA tour in 2018? 20. Who was the highest paid NAS- CAR driver in 2018?

Answers on page 22 22 TRIDENT Sports March 25, 2019 Sports Halifax salaries hosts trivia: CAF show me Regional the money Volleyball

Questions on page 21 PSP Halifax hosted the CAF Atlantic Regional Volleyball Answers Championships for men 1. Detroit Tiger Ty Cobb -1913. His and women at Saint Mary’s previous contract was a $27 000 University in Halifax from three-year deal. March 12-15. Seen here are 2. Again, Detroit Tiger Ty Cobb.- women’s teams representing 1921. It was the first of 6 one-year Gagetown and Greenwood deal he signed with the Tigers. competing in the round robin 3. George Herman “Babe” Ruth of portion of the tournament. the Yankees in 1922 RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF 4. Joe DiMaggio of the Yankees in 1949. 5. Dick Allen in 1974. And he is not in the Hall of Fame. 6. Mike Schmidt in 1977 signed a Fitness and sports updates deal worth $561 500 and He is in the HOF. 7. Nolan Ryan in 1980 signed a 4 year By Trident Staff Has competing a triathlon been January-March. I/S Curling is open deal that paid him a cool million on your bucket list? Don’t know to military members only. Anyone per year The FORCE Rewards Program where to start? Join the Navy Tri- not curling for their team that day is 8. James Augustus “Catfish” Hunter. is designed to recognize CAF per- dents Triathlon Club. Membership is invited to arrive at the curling club to 9. Bobby Bonilla sonnel who achieve high levels of $50 for military members and their spare for other teams. All levels are 10. Alex Rodriguez – in 2001 the Texas health-related fitness and operational families, $60 for DND employees and welcome. Individual curlers can sub- Rangers signed him for a 10 $254 readiness on their FORCE Fitness their families, and $65 for civilian mit their names to the spare list by millions contract and in 2009 he Profile, as part of their annual friends. Contact club president Lt(N) contacting [email protected] signed with the Yankees for $30 FORCE Evaluation. In line with the Sam Kehler at samuel.kehler@forces. Intersection/Drop-In Pickleball. millions. CAF objective of maintaining high gc.ca or search Navy Tridents Triath- Come and learn a fun new sport. 11. Bryce Harper accepted a 13 year levels of health-related fitness and lon Club on Facebook. Stay tuned for Shearwater Gym, Mondays and $330 millions deal operational readiness, this program is announcements for our race in early Wednesdays 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. For more 12. Frank Mahovlich. He walked out being implemented to motivate CAF June with distances for all abilities. information please contact Sgt Rick of the Leafs training camp over personnel to pursue physical activity Winter intersection curling Austin, 720-1711 or rick.austin@ a salary dispute which was later while recognizing those who achieve games are held at 12:30 p.m. every forces.gc.ca solved when Norris made the of- excellence. FORCE Program location: Tuesday at the CFB Halifax Curling 12 Wing Shearwater drop-in bas- fer. The offer was cancelled and Fleet Gym location, D216, Mondays, Club. There may be cancellations ketball is available Wednesdays from the cheque is in the Hockey Hall 10 a.m. and Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. HMCS because of COTF/COTW/Wing Cup, 6-8 p.m. For more information please of Fame. Scotian location: Fridays, 10 a.m. and Regionals and Club Bonspiels TBC. contact: Cpl Gagnon at 902-720-3214 or 13. In 1972 Bobby Hull jumped from 1:30 p.m. Winter I/S Curling will run from [email protected] the NHL Chicago Black Hawks to the upstart WHA Winnipeg Jets. His contract was for $2,75 millions over 10 years but he insisted on, and was given, 1 million up front; thus, making him hockey’s first million dollar player 14. $80 000. Peyton Manning one of the NFL highest salaried play- ers earns $42.4 millions a year. He could pay the entire roster of 12 CFL teams, if there were that many and he was so inclined. 15. Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey. Tunney defeated Dempsey to retain his heavyweight title. 16. Mohammed Ali and Joe Frazier in 1971. Frazier handed Ali his first defeat in a 15 round decision 17. Lionel Messi is paid an amazing $822 millions. He signed the con- tract in 2017 and it expires in 2022. Wow! 18. LeBron James and Stephen Curry 19. Tiger Woods earned $43.3 millions in winnings and endorsements in Playing ball hockey while alongside in Guam 2018 20. Dale Earnhardt earned $22 mil- Crewmembers from HMCS Regina and NRU Asterix play ball hockey at Naval Base Guam, U.S. during Op PROJECTION, March lions due to NASCAR’s high sal- 5, 2019. ary and merchandise sales. CPL STUART EVANS, CFB BORDEN IMAGING SERVICES March 25, 2019 TRIDENT News 23

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Cadets from Manitoba visit 12 Wing Shearwater

A group of Air, Army and Sea Cadets tour a CH148 Cyclone helicopter. The ca- dets, part of the Regional Cadet Support Unit of Northwest Winnipeg, visited 12 Wing Shearwater on March 4, 2019. LS LAURANCE CLARKE, 12 WING OPERATIONS SUPPORT SQUADRON IMAGING 01-CFB-Borden.pdf 1 2019-03-18 3:13 PM

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Who we serve À qui s’adressent nos services All veterans, military, Tous les vétérans, les militaires, les RCMP, and their families. membres de la GRC et leur famille.

What we do Ce que nous faisons Review and address complaints examiner les plaintes et y répondre Provide information and referrals fournir des renseignements/références Advocate for fairness promouvoir l’équité

Where you can go for help Pour obtenir de l’aide Submit a complaint online: Présenter une plainte en ligne : veterans-ombudsman.gc.ca ombudsman-veterans.gc.ca Call: 1-877-330-4343 Téléphonez : 1-877-330-4343

Connect with us Connectez-vous Facebook: @veteransombudsman Facebook : @ombudsmanveterans Twitter: @vetsombudsman Twitter : @ombudveterans Instagram: @veteransombudsmancanada Instagram : @ombudsmanveteranscanada

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Veterans Ombudsman Ombudsman des vétérans veterans-ombudsman.gc.ca ombudsman-veterans.gc.ca