Sundae Sundays Aboard HMCS Halifax

Monday January 25, 2021 Volume 55, Issue 2

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Sundae Sundays aboard HMCS Halifax

CPO1 Matthew Boniface, Coxn of HMCS Halifax, serves up an ice cream sundae to a member of the ship’s company while at sea during Operation REAS- SURANCE. The ship’s command team plans to serve sundaes to their crew each Sunday evening throughout their six-month NATO deployment to western and northern Europe. See page 5 inside for more updates on HMCS Halifax. HMCS HALIFAX 2 TRIDENT NEWS JANUARY 25, 2021

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Le rédacteur en chef se réserve le droit de modifier, de condenser ou de rejeter les articles, photographies ou annonces publicitaires Vice-Admiral (VAdm) Craig Baines his career, most recently as Deputy gression of key projects and initiatives jugées contraires aux objectifs d’un journal militaire selon la définition donnée à politique temporaire des assumed the duties of Commander of Vice Chief of the Defence Staff. while continually remaining focussed journaux des forces canadiennes. L’heure de tombée des the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) from “We will continue to prioritize on the priority that we in the RCN, annonces publicitaires ou des articles est fixée à 1000 le jeudi précédant la semaine de publication. Les textes VAdm Art McDonald on January 12, support to our sailors, Defence Team on this watch, have placed on culture peuvent être soumis en français ou en anglais; ils doivent 2021 in a virtual change of command members and their families while man- change.” indiquer le nom, l’adresse et le numéro de téléphone du collaborateur. Les opinions et les annonces publicitaires ceremony presided over by General aging ongoing cultural change, domes- “The RCN is equally known for who imprimées par le Trident sont celles des collaborateurs et Jonathan Vance, Chief of the Defence tic and international operations, fleet we are and how we conduct ourselves, agents publicitaires et non nécessairement celles de la rédaction, du MDN ou de l’éditeur. Staff, at National Defence Headquar- recapitalization, training and readi- as much as for the amazing things we ters in Ottawa. ness, all while innovating throughout do,” he said. “I am confident that the Annual Subscription (25 issues): “As I assume Command from our organization to make us the most RCN will continue to sail smoothly un- • NS: $37.38 ($32.50 + 15 % HST) • ON, NB & NFLD: $36.73 ($32.50 + 13% HST) Vice-Admiral McDonald, I would like inclusive, respect- driven Navy we can der the watch of Vice-Admiral Baines.” • BC: $36.40 ($32.50 + 12% HST) to recognize the significant leadership be,” he said. “We remain committed to VAdm Baines, whose 33-year career • Remainder of Canada: $34.13 ($32.50 + GST) that my shipmate has provided to the be Ready to Help, Ready to Lead, and in the RCN has been a combination of • United States: $45 US RCN throughout his command,” said Ready to Fight for Canadians.” sea-going appointments and staff offi- • Abroad: $65 US VAdm Baines. “It goes without saying The outgoing Commander of the Roy- cer positions, now commands a navy Courier address: 2740 Barrington Street, what an honour and privilege it is to al Canadian Navy, VAdm McDonald, that is situated on both the Atlantic Halifax, N.S. become the 37th Commander of the will be promoted to the rank of Admi- and Pacific coasts, is composed of B3K 5X5 Royal Canadian Navy. 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The Atlantic Fleet’s most merry

Eleven ships participated in HMC Dockyard’s 2020 Festive Lighting Competition, adding some much needed joy to the holiday season. The win- ner, with the most impressive lights display, was HMCS Montreal. Cmdre Richard Feltham, Com- mander CANFLTLANT, said the ship displayed energy and ingenuity, while demonstrating that challenges can be overcome with outstanding results. The participants included HMC ships Summerside, Glace Bay, Goose Bay, Shawinigan, Moncton, Montreal, Fredericton, Halifax, Ville de Quebec, and Harry DeWolf, along with MV Asterix. MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA 3 TRIDENT NEWS JANUARY 25, 2021 Le Vam Craig Baines devient le 37e commandant de la MRC Par Affaires publiques de la Marine royale canadienne

canadienne. Je suis surtout honoré de « Ce fut un honneur et un privilège continuer à servir avec les Canadiens de diriger la Marine royale cana- et les Canadiennes exceptionnels qui dienne au cours des 18 derniers mois. portent l’uniforme au nom de leur En tant que ‘Marine unie’, nous avons pays et avec les fonctionnaires qui les réussi à atteindre les objectifs de soutiennent, souvent en travaillant notre mission et avons fait progresser dans des milieux dangereux loin de des projets et des initiatives clés en chez eux », a déclaré le Vam Baines. continuant à mettre l’accent sur la Le Vam Baines a occupé divers priorité que nous, au sein de la MRC, postes de commandement et d’état-ma- avons accordée au changement de cul- jor tout au long de sa carrière, le ture durant mon mandat », a affirmé dernier en date étant celui de vice-chef le Vam McDonald. d’état-major adjoint de la défense. « La MRC est également reconnue « Nous continuerons à donner la pour ce qu’elle est et pour la façon priorité au soutien de nos marins, des dont elle se comporte, tout autant membres de l’Équipe de la Défense que pour le travail extraordinaire et de leur famille tout en gérant le qu’elle accomplit. Je suis persuadé changement de culture en cours, que la MRC continuera à naviguer en les opérations nationales et inter- douceur sous le commandement du nationales, le renouvellement de la vice-amiral Baines », a-t-il précisé. flotte, l’instruction et la disponibilité Le Vam Baines qui, au cours de ses Le vice-amiral Baines(à gauche), le général Vance (au centre) et le vice-amiral opérationnelle, et tout en innovant à 33 ans de carrière au sein de la MRC, a McDonald (à droite) lors de la cérémonie de passation de commandement du l’échelle de notre organisation pour cumulé des affectations en mer et des commandant de la Marine royale canadienne, le 12 janvier 2021. en faire la Marine la plus inclusive et postes d’officier d’état-major, com- RCN PA la plus respectueuse possible. Nous mande une marine basée sur les côtes Le vice-amiral (vam) Craig Baines tionale à Ottawa. demeurons déterminés à être prêts de l’Atlantique et du Pacifique, qui a succédé au Vam Art McDonald et a « Au moment où je prends la relève à aider, prêts à diriger et prêts à compte 28 navires de guerre, sous-ma- pris les fonctions de commandant de du vice-amiral McDonald à la tête du combattre pour les Canadiens et les rins et navires de défense côtière, la Marine royale canadienne (MRC) le commandement, je tiens à souligner le Canadiennes », a-t-il ajouté. ainsi que de nombreux autres navires 12 janvier 2021 lors d’une cérémonie de rôle moteur que mon camarade de bord Le commandant sortant de la Ma- auxiliaires et de soutien, et qui est passation de commandement virtu- a joué au sein de la MRC tout au long rine royale canadienne, le Vam Mc- dotée de près de 8 300 marins de la elle présidée par le général Jonathan de son commandement. Il va sans dire Donald, sera promu au rang d’amiral Force régulière et 3 600 de la Réserve, Vance, chef d’état-major de la défense, que je suis touché et honoré de devenir et succédera au général Vance en tant appuyés par quelque 3 800 employés au Quartier général de la Défense na- le 37e commandant de la Marine royale que 20e chef d’état-major de la défense. civils.

HMCS Moncton ready for Op CARIBBE By Trident Staff

The crew of HMCS Moncton have been hard at tic) on board for Multi-ship Readiness Training to work preparing for a deployment on Operation evaluate Moncton’s readiness level before proceed- CARIBBE, the Canadian mission supporting ing to sea. American allies in their efforts to combat illicit The RCN’s most recent contribution to Op CA- trafficking in international waters. RIBBE saw HMCS Summerside deploy to the Carri- The ship is set to depart later this month, and bean Sea and Eastern Pacific Ocean from October recently welcomed staff from Sea Training (Atlan- 26 to December 8, 2020.

Sea Training Atlantic personnel boarded HMCS Crews work with Moncton’s small boats with Sea HMCS Moncton conducts a foc’s’le transfer with a CH-148 Moncton on January 17 to begin Multi-ship Readiness Training (Atlantic) staff on board. Cyclone Helicopter in the Bedford Basin on January 18. Training prior to departure for Op CARIBBE. CPL BRADEN TRUDEAU, FORMATION IMAGING SERVICES CPL BRADEN TRUDEAU, FORMATION IMAGING SERVICES CPL BRADEN TRUDEAU, FORMATION IMAGING SERVICES 4 TRIDENT NEWS JANUARY 25, 2021

Adm McDonald delivers his first address as Canada’s new CDS. CPL RACHAEL ALLEN, CAF VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT Admiral Art McDonald appointed Canada’s new Chief of the Defence Staff By RCN PA For the first time in more than two decades, one of tion to General Vance – wishing him fair winds and “As we move forward with implementing our the Royal Canadian Navy’s own is Canada’s Chief of following seas. I am humbled and honoured to relieve Defence policy, you will have the equipment that the Defence Staff (CDS). such a great leader and mentor.” you need to accomplish the important work you do. Admiral (Adm) Art McDonald assumed the role of The Admiral went on to praise Defence Team mem- So I share your excitement about our clear progress CDS from General (Gen) Jonathan Vance, who has bers for their professionalism, integrity, creativity in acquiring new ships, aircraft, vehicles, weapons retired, in a COVID-19-friendly virtual ceremony on and ingenuity. systems, C4ISR technology, and more. Investment January 14, 2021 in Ottawa. A Bluenoser born in New “Your integrity shines through and inspires Cana- and innovation will continue to set the conditions for Waterford, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Adm McDonald dians,” he said. “Not surprisingly, you have as a re- future success.” is Canada’s 20th CDS. sult become a beacon of hope when times are difficult. The organization’s commitment to growing an in- Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, You are Canada at its best when Canada’s best are clusive and diverse workplace will continue, he stat- Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Cana- needed at home or abroad.” ed, as will the efforts to identify and eliminate racism, da, presided over the ceremony virtually. The Right In his new role, Admiral McDonald will oversee the discrimination and hateful conduct within the CAF. Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Cana- Canadian Armed Forces’ ongoing operations in Can- However, creating culture change will take a concert- da, the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National ada and around the world, and their contributions to ed effort by everyone, including active leadership and Defence, and the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in- continuous engagement at all levels. Equally strong Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister cluding support for Canada’s vaccine rollout through for the Admiral is his commitment to people, viewing of National Defence, also attended virtually. Operation VECTOR. as his prime directive “people first, mission always.” “It is the greatest privilege of my career to address The Admiral noted that although Canadians are “Teammates, the sacred responsibility that I have you as your Chief of the Defence Staff,” Adm Mc- living through a time of change, CAF members should undertaken is to advocate for, empower, and lead you. Donald said in his message released National De- know that it is also a time of continuity. I look forward to navigating through these interesting fence-wide following the ceremony. “Upon assuming “Our course was charted in Strong, Secure, Engaged, and exciting waters with you. We got this.” the Watch, I offer tremendous thanks and apprecia- and in its pursuit our mission is to keep steady,” he said.

Adm Art McDonald (right) was appointed Canada’s new Chief of the Defence Staff Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other government representatives attended the during a change of command ceremony held virtually in Ottawa on January 14, ceremony virtually. taking over from outgoing CDS Gen Jonathan Vance. CPL RACHAEL ALLEN, CAF VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT CPL RACHAEL ALLEN, CAF VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT 5 TRIDENT NEWS JANUARY 25, 2021 HMCS Halifax becomes Flagship of SNMG1 By Trident Staff

HMCS Halifax has arrived in Europe to begin its Operation REASSURANCE deployment alongside allies with Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1). The ship arrived in Lisbon, Portugal on January 18 and assumed command of the NATO task group under RCN Cmdre Bradley Peats, taking over from the Portugese Navy and Cmdre José António Mirones. HMCS Halifax will now serve as the SNMG1 Flagship for the duration of the six-month deployment. Prior to arriving in Lisbon, Halifax had an initial stop in Portsmouth, UK, where they restocked on supplies and held the ship’s holiday dinner on board. SNMG1 is a multinational integrated maritime force composed of warships, aircraft and military personnel from various NATO contributing nations. The maritime component of Op REASSURANCE is part of Canada’s commitment to support NATO assurance and deterrence measures in Europe.

Sailors from HMCS Halifax are currently wearing this patch indicating their service on the Flagship of SNMG1. SNMG1

As Flagship of SNMG1, HMCS Halifax will be home to SNMG1 HQ staff for the duration of its deployment. SNMG1

Cmdre Bradley Peats of the Royal Canadian Navy, left, assumed Command of SNMG1 from Flag of Portugal Cmdre Mirones during a Change of Command ceremony on January 18. SNMG 1

Members of HMCS Halifax work to bring the ship alongside in Portsmouth, UK. SNMG1

The holiday traditions came a little late for HMCS Halifax this year. The ship held their annual Christmas dinner while alongside in Portsmouth, UK, on January 13. Following tradition, the ship’s Commanding Officer swapped ranks A member of the ship’s company helps to restock HMCS Halifax while alongside in with the youngest member of the ship’s company for the evening, meaning S3 Portsmouth, UK. Kimberly O’Dell got the chance to briefly command a Halifax-class vessel. HMCS HALIFAX MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA 6 TRIDENT NEWS JANUARY 25, 2021

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MS Ryan Acreman participates in a naval boarding party training serial on the upper decks during pre-deployment workups aboard HMCS Halifax in the Atlantic Ocean in October 2020. HMCS HALIFAX

The hard road to high readiness during a global pandemic By LCdr Mark Fifield, SNMG1 PAO

COVID-19 has impacted all of us on allowed us to exceed expectations, but quarantine requirements to reduce both a personal and professional level. also the families at home who support- the risk of infection once the ship was Institutionally, it has challenged us ed us and enabled us to perform to the at sea. The support of shipmates from to adapt our training, technical, and level that we did.” other fleet units during these periods personnel management processes in Whether it was leveraging technolo- was invaluable and demonstrated the innovative ways. Preparations for gy to hold training from sailors homes team spirit inherent in today’s Royal HMCS Halifax’s departure on January to isolating onboard while alongside to Canadian Navy. 1st were no different, with the added conduct training that would normally “We have reached this point through complication of an aggressive timeline be held at one of the schools, the HMCS the positive attitude, imagination, to ensure the ship was technically Halifax team and Maritime Forces ingenuity, and perseverance from our ready, crewed, and trained to succeed Atlantic support services worked tire- entire team of military and civilians in operations. lessly to successfully achieve all of the here in Maritime Forces Atlantic,” HMCS Halifax’s team met these milestones toward the ship reaching said Cdr Chris Rochon, the ships’s challenges right from the beginning, the highest state of readiness. Simi- Commanding Officer. “Support from having to perform major maintenance larly, technical authorities and staff fleet and formation staff, other ship’s and readiness training while under from the Fleet Maintenance Facility companies, the technical teams at our various states of provincial restrictions Cape Scott had to work through strict Fleet Maintenance Facility, the Person- on movements and workforce availabil- precautions, sometimes limiting the nel Coordination Center, the evalua- ity. This required creative solutions to amount of simultaneous work that was tors and mentors from sea training and ensure the program moved forward. required, to ensure all mechanical and our fleet school, and the base support “This pre-deployment period pre- combat systems were in the best shape services was critical.” sented challenges that our team had possible for a long deployment. These combined efforts are enabling never faced before as we had to impro- Throughout all of the preparations the RCN training system to continue HMCS Halifax conducted warfare vise and work harder to make sure and at-sea periods leading up to the de- to generate well trained and equipped, training in the operations room we met high readiness status prior to ployment, the health and safety of the globally-deployable high-readiness na- simulator at CFB Halifax in August 2020 deploying,” said PO2 Greg Cousineau, crew and all outside support remained val forces that remain “Ready to Help, while masked and socially distanced as Halifax’s Operations Room Supervi- paramount. Prior to proceeding to sea Ready to Lead and Ready to Fight” on part of preparations for its Operation sor. “It’s not only the motivation and for workups and the eventual deploy- behalf of Canadians. REASSURANCE deployment. hard work that our sailors put in that ment, the crew were put under strict HMCS HALIFAX 8 TRIDENT NEWS JANUARY 25, 2021 Worst year in history? By Padre Capt Mark SG Sceviour, Fleet Chaplain After four years of bloody warfare, the The Dark Ages is also known by keep fighting. We can choose to live Spanish Flu killed 50 million people. another name – The Migration Pe- our own version of the Dark Ages, or And for some, 1933, when Hitler came riod. It is the time when the Huns, we can choose to migrate our think- to power, is the worst of all. Goths, Vandals, and Franks moved ing and enthusiastically enter a new But none of the above mentioned into Southern Europe. This migration era – one where we are kinder to each years can compare to 536(CE). To be brought fear, and caused some to fight other, where life is more important fair, 536 in itself wasn’t the worst year violently for a bygone era, a world than money, and where seniors are on its own. It is what spiraled from before the fog. not hidden away, but embraced as our that year that makes 536 the real win- A small few, however, saw this elders. ner of the worst year award. change as a chance to start anew. The In 536 a dense unexplainable fog migration brought new ideas, new We are all in the darkness right now rolled in nearly all over Europe. The perspectives and a new hope. Without “For at one time you were darkness, fog stayed over parts of Europe for two the math, science and wonder that the but now you are light in the Lord. years. Imagine living two years in the migrating people brought to Europe, Walk as children of light, and try to fog (if you live in Eastern Passage you we wouldn’t have the Renaissance. discern what is pleasing to the Lord. might not find this amazing). With the The Dark Ages (very slowly, for the Take no part in the unfruitful works fog constantly rolling in, the annual people living through it) transformed of darkness, but instead expose them.” temperatures dropped, which meant into the Renaissance. The Renaissance (Ephesians 5: 8-14) crops didn’t grow. With smaller crops brought us art and culture that we are What a year 2020 has been. Some and less variety, people’s diets were still in awe of today. From the death With prayer and guidance we can would argue that it has been the worst drastically reduced. With reduced and dying of the Dark Ages came an find a way out of the darkness. “I will year. I would suggest that it has been nutrients, people were susceptible to age of discovery and revelation. turn the darkness before them into a bad year, but maybe not the worst diseases. In 541, the Bubonic Plague There is no doubt that 2020 was a light.” (Isaiah 42:16) ever. swept over Europe, killing 25 million bad year. Just watch the news, we are Let’s not forget 1349 – The Black people. Uncontrollable outbreaks of still feeling the effects. The question We need to leave the darkness be- Death came and killed almost half the plague would last for centuries. is: where do we want to be when we hind and have our own Renaissance. of Europe’s population. Surely 1520, This constant cycle of poor crops, poor come out of this? We can’t go back to Perhaps someday, someone will look when approximately 60 to 90 percent diet, and mass death lead to constant living life the way it was before ‘the back at 2020 and say ‘That was a bad of the indigenous peoples of North violent conflict over resources and fog’. We have to accept that things year, but look what came out of that America died of smallpox, should people. This era of death and dying is have changed. We can choose to find darkness. The world is now a better also get a mention. What about 1918? known as the Dark Ages. hope in all of this, or we can choose to place.’

CANFLTLANT Ops teams exercise virtually with allies By Trident Staff

Three ships of the Atlantic erability with our partners, the Fleet took part in the annual United States and Australia, Fleet Synthetic Training Exer- while remaining geographically cise from December 6-10, 2020, separated in a computer-based working virtually alongside synthetic training environ- allies from the United States ment,” said Cmdre Richard and Australia, strengthening Feltham, Commander CANFLT- ties and interoperability while LANT. remaining far apart physically. “The Canadian Armed Forces This year’s exercise, officially remains committed to its Allies titled Fleet Synthetic Training by participating in unconven- Exercise-Joint 20-72, was Amer- tional training opportunities ican-led, and saw participants through the use of simulation join a computer-based synthetic technology.” training environment designed The scenario saw crews using to simulate real-world threats. the SEAWOLF and SEACOTT It marked the largest RCN Operations Room Trainers at contribution to date for this Stadacona to simulate operat- type of international virtual ing near the Luzon Strait in the exercise, with Operations teams Philippian Sea alongside the from both HMCS Montréal and USN’s Abraham Lincoln Carri- Ville de Québec taking part, er Strike Group. The allies were along with extra personnel from able to practice the execution of HMCS Charlottetown, coming tactics, techniques and pro- together to form a Command cedures that would come into Task Unit. An RCAF CP-140 Au- play during real-world events. rora crew also took part, under Training included anti-subma- From Dec 6th to 10th, Ops teams from HMCS Ville de Québec & Montreal and an RCAF CP- the command of USN 7th Fleet rine warfare, seamanship nav- 140 crew participated in the U.S.-led virtual Fleet Synthetic Training - Joint Exercise with US Tactical Control. igation, engineering, and the Pacific Fleet & the Royal Australian Navy. “FST-J 20-72 allows us to logistics of operating multiple MARLANT PA enhance and promote interop- ships together at sea. TRIDENT NEWS JANUARY 25, 2021 9 Operations PROJECTION-NEON: Patrolling the Electric Avenues of the Asia-Pacific By Capt Chelsea Dubeau

Note: This article was completed prior tests and ballistic missile launches. a Lookout on the bridge. As Lookout, to the tragic loss at sea of Master Sailor Primarily a surveillance mission, his job is to visually detect and report Duane Earle. units operating under the auspices of ships, debris, and other navigational Operation NEON are tasked to collect hazards. During Operation NEON, S2 One ship, two operations. Three mul- critical evidence on Vessels of Interest DeMan reported and helped visually tinational exercises. An incredibly busy (VOIs), or vessels suspected of mari- identify VOIs, and it wasn’t without its Intermediate Multi-ship Readiness time sanctions evasion like Ship-to- challenges. Training (IMSRT) Program on the way Ship (STS) transfers of fuel and other “Sometimes it looks like you’re on the to and during Exercise Rim of the Pacif- commodities banned by the UNSCRs. highway in the middle of the ocean,” ic (RIMPAC). A deployment experience This evidence is then submitted to high- said S2 DeMan. “It’s hard to keep track unlike any other, it was also one that er authorities, including the UN Panel of where each vessel is going, which tested the crew’s resilience and proved of Experts, which gather, examine, and one is priority, and even the different what is possible when positive, peo- analyze information to evaluate cases HMCS Winnipeg’s embarked CH-148 countries they represent.” ple-first leadership meets innovation. of non-compliance. Cyclone helicopter prepares for takeoff to Another difficulty in visually track- More than that, it was a learning conduct a night sortie on October 16, 2020. ing VOIs is the tactics these vessels experience in every possible way: from The East China Sea and Winnipeg’s S1 VALERIE LECLAIR, MARPAC IMAGING can employ in order to conceal their planning to deploy and then deploying Eye in the Sky identity. in a COVID-19 environment, incorpo- But if the Taiwan Strait was busy, the “Sometimes when we came upon a rating the latest-and-greatest Wi-Fi East China Sea was electric. At night, One with the Strength of Many VOI, the intelligence provided wouldn’t technology, keeping the crew engaged the waters were lit up for miles from Of course, the CH-148 wasn’t the only match up to the ship,” said S2 DeMan. and morale high during a deployment the lights of hundreds of nearby vessels. asset using radar to confirm who was “For example, colour of the hull, hull deprived of port visits, and managing Operation NEON is conducted in one of in contravention of the UNSCRs. In numbers, or even certain features and supply chain challenges brought on by the busiest marine traffic areas in the Winnipeg’s operations room, that’s the characteristics on board the VOI.” the global pandemic, there was much world, which makes it that much more bread-and-butter of many, including Between the operations, multination- uncharted water to navigate. difficult when you’re trying to find and Sailor 1st Class (S1) David Mason, a al exercises, ongoing training, HMCS Even if it is a region in which Can- conduct surveillance on a handful of Naval Environment Sensor Operator Winnipeg’s deployment was successful ada has operated for decades, HMCS VOIs. (NESOP). by any measurement. Notwithstanding Winnipeg’s time in the Asia-Pacific – “This particular area of the globe has “My job as a NESOP is to provide ear- the strides taken in terms of profes- one of the most newsworthy regions in an extremely high density of shipping ly warning for any surface or air con- sional qualifications attained, lessons the world today – continued to provide traffic and fishing vessels,” said Maj tacts that may be around us at any given learned, and of course, mission objec- learning opportunities, sometimes in Kris Sutton, Air Officer on board HMCS time,” said S1 Mason. “We help paint tives reached, Winnipeg earned several the most unexpected of ways. Winnipeg. “Between crew resource a picture of the surrounding area and accolades from many levels of com- management between sorties, to strate- give situational awareness to the ship’s mand, both domestic and international, Operations PROJECTION and NEON gizing the best way to cover the tasked command team. During Op NEON, it for its performance across a range of HMCS Winnipeg deployed August 1st areas, to gaining proficiency with the was our job to locate VOI radars.” activities including imagery and intel- and commenced Operation PROJEC- helicopter’s sophisticated system of “There were a lot more merchant ligence collection and Anti-Submarine TION in September to conduct for- sensors to locate VOIs, the lessons came and fishing vessels than I realized, all Warfare capability. ward naval presence operations in the quickly.” of which utilize general navigation The deployment afforded a learning Asia-Pacific region. The CH-148 proved itself to be an in- radars,” S1 Mason continues. “While experience that simply can’t be bought, While deployed in the region, Win- valuable asset during Operation NEON, looking for our assigned VOIs, the or taught, and certainly won’t be forgot- nipeg also operated under Operation extending Winnipeg’s intelligence, only radars we could search for were ten anytime soon. NEON, Canada’s contribution to a coor- surveillance and reconnaissance reach general navigation radars which was More than anything, however, it dinated, multinational effort to support beyond the horizon and allowing for a like looking for a needle in a stack of demonstrates that even in the most the implementation of United Nations greater amount of surveillance conduct- needles. Luckily, we were able to count challenging of circumstances – a global Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) ed on these VOIs. on the assistance of our allied maritime pandemic, for example – the Royal Ca- sanctions imposed against North “The CH-148 is effective at what it’s patrol aircraft and an RCAF CP-140 Au- nadian Navy remains ready to heed the Korea. The sanctions aim to pressure designed to do,” said Maj Sutton. “It’s rora to assist in locating these VOIs.” call of Canada and deploy wherever and North Korea to abandon its weapons of nice to have validation of its capability Sailor 2nd Class (S2) Chad DeMan whenever needed. mass destruction programs and re- in executing this type of mission in an is a boatswain on board HMCS Win- spond to North Korean nuclear weapon actual theatre of operations.” nipeg who frequently stands watch as

Cdr Mike Stefanson, Commanding Officer of HMCS A fishing vessel is silhouetted against the setting sun S2 Chad DeMan, a Boatswain on board HMCS Winnipeg, listens to a contact assessment by the on- during Operation NEON patrols in the East China Sea. Winnipeg, cleans the bridge windows during watch Operations Room Officer during Operation S1 VALERIE LECLAIR, MARPAC IMAGING Operation NEON patrols in the East China Sea. NEON patrols in the East China Sea on October 13, 2020. S1 VALERIE LECLAIR, MARPAC IMAGING S1 VALERIE LECLAIR, MARPAC IMAGING 10 TRIDENT NEWS JANUARY 25, 2021 Valentines for Vets By Veterans Affairs Canada

This Valentine’s Day thank Canadi- February 1 to: an Veterans by sending them a hand- Valentines for Vets made valentine. Veterans Affairs Canada Each year, Veterans Affairs Cana- Commemoration, Distribution Unit da (VAC) invites Canadian schools, 125 Maple Hills Avenue individuals and organizations to Charlottetown, PE C1C 0B6 make Valentines for Vets. VAC then distributes the valentines to Veterans A few rules about the program: in long-term care facilities across the country by February 14. • You can send a store-bought Valentines for Vets began in 1989 valentine; hand-crafted cards, when the late newspaper columnist, however, make Veterans feel Ann Landers, encouraged her read- extra special. ers to create special valentines for Veterans in care facilities throughout • Valentines of all shapes, sizes, Canada and the United States. Every and colours are welcome. How- year, Landers’ special “Valentines ever, valentines that are greet- for Vets” column asked her readers ing-card size are easier to package to remember the sacrifices of their and distribute. nations’ Veterans by making them personal hand-crafted valentines. • Please do not include candy or VAC became involved with the chocolate with the valentines. program in 1996, and has been receiving and distributing valentines to • Do not use sparkles or materials Veterans in care facilities across the that easily break off the valen- country ever since. tines. “Last year VAC sent almost 17,000 valentines to more than 4,700 veter- • Do not put individual valentines ans,” says Ben Ouellette, Dir DSRM in sealed envelopes. Send us a and Acting Dir PSP Ops. “In 2020 PSP single large envelope containing Recreation participants across the all of the valentines. country made cards, but with this year’s restrictions we may not be able • Do not put the date or year on the to craft together, so we want to spread valentines. the word about this initiative as wide as possible. • Avoid using “RIP” and images If you would like to send a valentine related to violence or death such /psphalifax thanking a Veteran, please send it by as graveyards or guns.

Des valentins pour les vétérans Par Anciens Combattants Canada

Cette année, à la Saint-Valentin, Anciens Combattants Canada (ACC) Des valentins pour les vétérans grandeur normale sont plus faciles remerciez nos vétérans en leur envoy- reprit l’idée de Mme Landers en 1996 Anciens Combattants Canada à expédier. ant une carte fabriquée à la main. et, chaque année depuis, reçoit et Commémoration, Chaque année, Anciens Combattants s’occuper de distribuer des valentins Unité de la distribution • N’envoyez ni bonbons ni chocolat Canada (ACC) invite les écoliers, les fabriqués par des gens de partout au 125, ave Maple Hills avec les cartes de la Saint-Valentin. particuliers et les organismes du Can- pays aux vétérans vivant dans divers Charlottetown (PE) C1C 0B6 • Dites aux enfants de ne pas coller ada à fabriquer « des valentins pour établissements de santé au pays. *Anciens Combattants Canada con- de brillants ou de décorations qui les vétérans. » ACC veille ensuite à ce « L’an dernier l’ACC a pu envoyer servera les cartes de la Saint-Valentin risquent de se détacher facilement que les vétérans au sein d’établisse- près de 17 000 valentins à plus de 4 reçues après la date limite afin de les des cartes. ments de soins de longue durée les 700 vétérans”, dit Ben Ouellette, Dir distribuer l’année suivante. reçoivent à temps pour le 14 février. SDLM et Dir Op PSP par intérim, “En • Ne mettez pas les cartes dans des C’est en 1989 que l’idée d’envoyer 2020 les loisirs communautaires des Quelques réglements du pro- enveloppes individuelles scellées. des valentins aux vétérans fut lancée PSP ont fait des cartes à travers le gramme : Envoyez-nous les toutes ensembles par la défunte chroniqueuse amér- pays, mais avec les restrictions mise dans une même grande enveloppe. icaine Ann Landers. Chaque année, en place cette année, il est possible • Vous pouvez envoyer une carte dans sa chronique Des valentins pour que nous ne puissions pas faire les achetée au magasin; cependant, • N’indiquez ni la date ni l’année sur les vétérans, Mme Landers encour- cartes ensemble, c’est pourquoi nous les cartes faites à la main sont plus les cartes. ageait ses lecteurs à créer des cartes souhaitons partager l’information personnelles et vont droit au cœur de la Saint-Valentin à l’intention des concernant cette initiative avec le plus des vétérans. • Assurez-vous que les cartes ne con- vétérans dans des établissements de monde possible. » tiennent pas d’images de violence, de soins à l’échelle du Canada et des Si vous souhaitez envoyer un • Utiliser son imagination quant à de mortalité, de cimetières ou États-Unis afin que ceux-ci n’oublient valentin pour remercier un vétéran, la forme, à la taille et aux couleurs d’armes à feu. pas les sacrifices des vétérans de note faites le parvenir d’ici le 1er février à des valentins. Par contre, il ne nation. l’adresse suivante : faut pas oublier que des cartes de TRIDENT NEWS JANUARY 25, 2021 11 Surgeon General’s CAF vaccine rollout message By MGen Marc Bilodeau, Surgeon General, Canadian Armed Forces

have health conditions that make Although we could receive other home and abroad. them vulnerable to severe forms Health Canada approved COVID-19 You will be provided regular up- of COVID-19. Vaccinations for vaccines from other suppliers as the dates with important details about 1,200 CAF members in this group year progresses, the Moderna vaccine vaccine availability and priorities are anticipated between January is the only one currently available to in the weeks and months ahead. The and February 2021. the CAF. As other vaccines become vaccine rollout, not unlike the pan- • The second priority group will available and/or our allocation of demic itself, happens in a constantly be CAF members who are at high Moderna doses increases, we will changing environment with frequent risk but could not be accommo- adjust our phased timelines accord- new developments; leadership teams dated within the first group. It ingly. and CAF members will need to stay also includes first responders and CAF members currently deployed informed of the situation as it de- personnel who work with front- or posted outside of Canada will not velops so that they can be aware of line workers who are helping to be receiving the vaccine from the how this will impact individuals and distribute the vaccine to commu- current Canadian supply. There is respective organizations. Keeping nities throughout Canada. Vacci- planning underway to determine the yourself well-informed with accurate nations for members of this group most expeditious means of distribut- information, and getting the vac- are anticipated between April and ing to these CAF members (and their cine when it is available to you, are June 2021. families where appropriate) includ- important weapons that will assure • The third priority group will be ing working with their host country preparedness of the Force and ensure CAF members who are engaged for access to their vaccines once we mission success. in providing essential support to have been assured that any such vac- Please check the Defence Team those supplying critical services cines have been approved by Health COVID-19 webpage for updates and MGen Marc Bilodeau and operations. Vaccinations for Canada. information: https://www.canada.ca/ DND members of this group are antic- Department of National Defence’s en/department-national-defence/cam- As your Surgeon General, I have ipated between April and Decem- Public Service and non-Public Ser- paigns/covid-19.html some good news to share with you ber 2021. vice employees and contractors The beginning of the COVID-19 after what has been an unprecedented • The fourth priority group will be should obtain vaccines through their immunization program in the CAF year (2020) with the COVID-19 global CAF members working in force provincial or territorial health care gives us hope that 2021 will be a pandemic having a profound impact generation training and other system. better year than 2020, but remember on every Canadian. I want to assure education activities. Vaccina- Like other vaccines provided to that the pandemic is not yet over. you that there is light at the end of tions for members of this group CAF members, the COVID-19 vaccine We are getting there, but we need to the tunnel. As we welcome the New are anticipated between July and will not be mandatory; this remains continue to protect the force in order Year, we are also taking the first December 2021. a voluntary option for all. Wheth- to maintain the CAF’s operational steps in the launch of the COVID-19 • The fifth priority group will er or not a vaccine will be made a readiness. By protecting yourself you CAF vaccine rollout for members of encompass all remaining CAF requirement for an operation or a are saving lives. Don’t let your guard the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). members. Vaccinations for mem- position is a decision to be made by down, continue to follow local public Immunization of CAF members will bers of this group are anticipated operational commanders, in consul- health guidelines, preventive health begin in this month and will adhere between July and December 2021. tation with their medical advisors. measures, and get the vaccine when it to a CAF Vaccine Prioritization The CAF have already received and However, CAF members may require is available to you. Framework which I will explain will be distributing and administer- proof of a COVID-19 vaccination in Let’s keep working together to fight below. ing the Moderna vaccine for the first order to operate in certain high-risk COVID-19, the end is in sight, and The CAF have been working with 1,200 CAF members starting in early environments or with vulnerable we can all do our part to make 2021 a the Public Health Agency of Canada January 2021. This allotment, based populations. The intent remains to healthier and happier New Year. (PHAC) for several months to prepare on what we have been allocated from protect ourselves, and protect others a plan to administer the COVID-19 PHAC as part of this phase, is our to maintain operational effectiveness vaccine for all CAF members who first in a series of vaccine allocations. as we serve Canada and Canadians at choose to receive it. The first phase of this plan was focused on determining the order in which CAF members are to be vaccinated in accordance with the rollout of vaccine supply. Based on the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) guidelines and my medical advice to the Chief of the Defence Staff who has directed the following Vaccine Prioritization Framework. It indicates the order of priority for COVID-19 immunizations within the CAF, depending on the availability of vaccine supply and logistics to delivery to the priority groups. The priority groups are as follows:

• The first priority group to receive a vaccine will be CAF members who are frontline healthcare providers who work in high risk clinical settings and long-term care facilities, or who 12 TRIDENT NEWS JANUARY 25, 2021 When it comes to mental health, now more than ever, every action counts By Elizabeth Sharpe, Base Public Affairs Intern

Bell toques (or other Bell Let’s Talk Let’s Talk Day, we’d like to remind all swag) telling us about what mental members of our local Defence commu- health means to you. We will be happy nity–both military and civilian–of the to share your photos on our social mental health resources and supports media channels; available to you and your family year- • On January 28, send out texts, calls, round. tweets or TikToks using #BellLet- • Mental health resources at CFB Hali- sTalk, watch social media Bell Let’s fax: http://bit.ly/3stVvAq Talk videos and use the Bell Let’s Talk • Video: Tips for Maintaining Mental Facebook frame or Snapchat filter; Health during COVID-19: http://bit. and ly/2XCn6Rw • Visit the Bell Let’s Talk website to • Video: Taking Care of Your Mental know more about how you can help Health: Resources for Defence Team yourself and others who may be Members and Their Families: http:// suffering: https://letstalk.bell.ca/en/ bit.ly/3qytohJ ways-to-help. • Defence Team COVID-19 mental We commend Bell for their ongoing health and wellness web page: http:// This photo of the Employment Assistance Program (EAP) team was leadership and work in raising aware- bit.ly/3idekD2 taken in January 2020 during the CFB Halifax Bell Let’s Talk event ness of mental health issues through • Government of Canada mental health on postpartum depression and mental health. their Bell Let’s Talk campaign. Togeth- and wellness web page: http://bit. SUBMITTED er, the Defence Team and its partners ly/3oXp1fL can help break down the barriers to • Nova Scotia Government mental mental health care both in the Canadian health and wellbeing web page: http:// Did you know that January 28, 2021, sharing useful mental health resources Armed Forces and the Canadian popula- bit.ly/38GYeOO will mark the 11th Bell Let’s Talk Day? available to our Defence Team mem- tion at large. Don’t suffer in silence. CFB Halifax On this day, Bell will donate towards bers and their families; encourages all leaders, members and mental health initiatives in Canada by • Register for the Government of Cana- MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES & their families to recognize the signs of contributing 5¢ for every applicable da Bell Let’s Talk Day 2021 virtual SUPPORTS mental illness and seek help for them- text, call, tweet or TikTok using #Bell- webcast: https://csps.gc.ca/events/ The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted selves or their loved ones. The best LetsTalk, social media video views bell-letstalk2021/index-eng.aspx; in a high degree of uncertainty and dis- chance for recovery is seeking care and use of the Bell Let’s Talk Facebook • Celebrate Bell Let’s Talk Day with ruption to our lives, and it is not unusu- early. frame or Snapchat filter. By learning CFB Halifax by joining us virtually al to feel a heightened degree of anxiety more about mental health, we can all as we raise the Bell Let’s Talk flag on and worry. As we look ahead to Bell help reduce the stigma of mental ill- January 28 at 8:00 am AST: https:// ness in our workplace, our homes and bit.ly/3nXt4Hm our communities. The theme for this • On January 28, watch a virtual CAF year’s campaign is “When it comes to zoom discussion featuring a panel mental health – now more than ever – discussion on mental health issues every action counts”. So, how can you and CAF mental health resources get involved? (Timing and additional details TBD); Keep an eye on our CFB Halifax • Send the CFB Halifax Public Affairs social media accounts in the lead-up team (at CFBHalifaxPublicAffairs@ to Bell Let’s Talk Day, as we will be forces.gc.ca) photos of you wearing

COVID-19 vaccinations begin at CFB Halifax

On Tuesday, January 12, Health Services members at CFB Halifax received their first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. These doses were adminis- tered to CAF members from the Mobile Medical Assistant Team (MMAT), nurs- es from the High Readiness Detachment and members of 1 Dental Unit, among others in the first priority group. These members will receive their second dose in early February. Capt Danielle Spooner, a primary care nurse from MMAT, was the first member to receive the vaccination from the Canadian Forces Health Services Centre (Atlantic) team, with Cpl Heidi King administering the vaccination. MCPL GERALD CORMIER, FORMATION IMAGING SERVICES 13 TRIDENT NEWS JANUARY 25, 2021 En santé mentale, maintenant plus que jamais, chaque geste compte Par Elizabeth Sharpe, Stagiaire des affaires publiques de la base

Saviez-vous que ce 28 janvier 2021 la cause avec la BFC Halifax en vous Nous félicitons Bell pour son leader- • Vidéo : Conseils sur le maintien marquera la 11e Journée Bell Cause joignant virtuellement à nous pour ship et son travail de sensibilisation de la santé mentale en période de pour la cause? Ce jour-là, Bell versera le lever du drapeau Bell Cause le aux questions de santé mentale dans COVID-19 : http://bit.ly/2XCn6Rw 5 cents à des initiatives canadiennes 28 janvier à 8 h (HNA) : https://bit. le cadre de sa campagne Bell Cause • Vidéo : Prendre soin de sa santé en santé mentale pour chaque texto, ly/3nXt4Hm pour la cause. Ensemble, l’Équipe de mentale : Ressources pour les mem- chaque appel et chaque vidéo Tik- • Le 28 janvier, assistez à une dis- la Défense et ses partenaires peuvent bres de l’Équipe de la Défense et leur Tok pertinents, mais également pour cussion virtuelle pour les FAC sur aider à éliminer les obstacles aux soins famille : http://bit.ly/3qytohJ chaque gazouillis affichant le mot-clic Zoom portant sur des questions de de santé mentale tant dans les Forces • Page Web de l’Équipe de la Défense #BellCause, chaque visionnement de la santé mentale, ainsi que sur les res- armées canadiennes que dans la popu- sur la santé mentale et le bien-être vidéo officielle sur les médias sociaux sources en santé mentale offertes au lation canadienne en général. en période de COVID-19 : http://bit. et chaque utilisation du cadre Face- sein des FAC (heure et autres détails ly/3idekD2 book ou du filtre Snapchat Bell Cause à déterminer); RESSOURCES ET LE SOUTIEN EN • Page Web du gouvernement du pour la cause. En en apprenant davan- • Envoyez à l’équipe des Affaires pub- SANTÉ MENTALE Canada sur la santé mentale et le tage sur la santé mentale, nous pouvons liques de la BFC Halifax (à l’adresse La pandémie de COVID-19 a causé un bien-être : http://bit.ly/3oXp1fL tous contribuer à réduire la stigmatisa- CFBHalifaxPublicAffairs@forces. niveau élevé d’incertitude et a per- • Page Web du gouvernement de tion de la maladie mentale dans notre gc.ca) des photos de vous portant turbé nos vies. Il n’est pas inhabituel la Nouvelle-Écosse sur la santé milieu de travail, nos foyers et notre des tuques Bell Cause (ou un autre de ressentir un degré accru d’anxiété mentale et le bien-être : http://bit. société. « En santé mentale, maintenant article de Bell Cause pour la cause) et d’inquiétude. En prévision de la ly/38GYeOO plus que jamais, chaque geste compte », et expliquez-nous ce que la santé Journée Bell Cause, nous tenons à rap- Ne souffrez pas en silence. La BFC tel est le thème de la campagne de cette mentale signifie pour vous. Nous se- peler à tous les membres de la Défense Halifax encourage les dirigeants, les année. Alors, comment pouvez-vous y rons heureux de publier vos photos à l’échelle locale, militaires et civils, les militaires et leur famille à reconnaître participer? sur nos médias sociaux. ressources et le soutien en santé men- les signes de maladie mentale et à • À l’approche de la Journée Bell • Le 28 janvier, utilisez le mot-clic tale qui sont à leur disposition et à celle demander de l’aide pour eux-mêmes ou Cause, gardez un œil sur les compt- #BellCause dans vos textos, appels, de leur famille tout au long de l’année. leurs proches. Pour avoir de meilleures es de médias sociaux de la BFC gazouillis ou vidéos TikTok, vision- • Ressources en santé mentale à la chances de vous rétablir, vous devez Halifax, où nous proposerons des nez des vidéos Bell Cause sur les BFC Halifax : http://bit.ly/3stVvAq chercher à vous soigner rapidement. ressources utiles en matière de réseaux sociaux et utilisez le cadre santé mentale aux membres de Facebook ou le filtre Snapchat Bell notre Équipe de la Défense et de leur Cause pour la cause. famille. • Consultez le site Web de Bell Cause • Inscrivez-vous à la webdiffusion vir- pour la cause pour en savoir davan- tuelle de la Journée Bell Cause pour tage sur la façon dont vous pouvez la cause 2021 du gouvernement du vous aider vous-même et aider Canada : https://csps.gc.ca/events/ d’autres personnes qui pourraient bell-letstalk2021/index-fra.aspx. souffrir : https://cause.bell.ca/fr/ • Célébrez la Journée Bell Cause pour facon-aider.

Face of Base: LCdr Galeung Lau By CFB Halifax Public Affairs

We are happy to introduce the first Face is responsible for overseeing the branch’s of Base of 2021: Lieutenant Commander daily routine while also leading its Exec- Galeung Lau! Although currently donning utive Services Division. “Every day is a the Royal Canadian Navy uniform, LCdr highlight because of all the talented per- Lau began his Canadian Armed Forces ca- sonnel at BLog. I am awestruck at what reer in the infantry before plunging into they accomplish, and can only imagine the open seas of the RCN. This shift led the infinite possibilities of what they will him to operate as a Naval Electronic Tech- achieve in the future,” he said. nician (Tactical), subsequently pursuing LCdr Lau has been especially impressed his commission to become a Naval Logis- with the BLog team’s activity throughout tics Officer. LCdr Lau has had a fulfilling what was a challenging 2020 for many, naval career to-date, speaking fondly noting that “the pandemic reinforced of his time onboard HMCS Montréal as BLog’s tenacity to overcome new chal- Supply Officer as well as his yearlong lenges with a smile.” deployment on Operation IMPACT to the Speaking of 2020, LCdr Lau has found Operational Support Hub – South West some joy amidst the pandemic, discover- Asia as Deputy Commanding Officer. He ing his love of running. He even decided is vividly aware of the important role to run his own marathon in 2020, and that family plays in this career, and in clocked over 1,200 kilometres around his the CAF as a whole, as he is “reverently neighbourhood by the end of the year! proud” of his wife’s logistical support at LCdr Lau is certainly a major asset to our home with their two young sons. Base team, and we are grateful to have In his current role as Executive Officer him as a leader in our midst. Bravo Zulu! LCdr Galeung Lau and second-in-command of CFB Halifax’s CFB HALIFAX PUBLIC AFFAIRS Base Logistics (BLog) branch, LCdr Lau 14 TRIDENT NEWS JANUARY 25, 2021

HMCS Victoria’s new morale patch, alongside the original artwork by MS Allan Gauthier. SUBMITTED HMCS Victoria legacy celebrated in new morale patch By Peter Mallet, The Lookout Staff Twenty years ago, the first of four Victoria-Class submarines was com- missioned into the Royal Canadian Navy. It was a cold Dec. 2 day in Halifax when Cdr Bill Woodburn, HMCS Victoria’s commanding officer, declared the occasion “a great moment in Canadian history and a great navy day.” This year, to celebrate the submarine’s 20th anniversary, a morale patch has been created for Victoria’s submariners to wear on their uniforms starting Jan. 1, 2021. “The idea for the morale patch started last year with our sailors wanting to commemorate the service of everyone who served in Victoria over the last two decades,” said LCdr Eric Isabelle, Victoria’s current commanding officer. “The design of the patch will also serve as a reminder of Victoria’s previous service as HMS Unseen.” The submarine first served the Royal Navy until it was purchased by Canada in 1998. MS Allan Gauthier, one of Victoria’s Weapons Engineering Technicians, created the patch design. He sketched his idea, and then turned it into a painting before submitting it to senior leadership for approval. “It’s quite an honour, humbling, and also intriguing to know my artwork has a legacy that will last forever,” said MS Gauthier. “A morale patch is memorabilia that sailors and their families will hold on to forever. I wanted a chance to make something that stands out, something that is unique and completely different.” Central to the patch is a shield depicting a heraldic golden lion – a nod to HMS Unseen and its British heritage – holding Victoria’s crown, which is central to the submarine’s badge. It is designed like a family crest with the shield surrounded by maple leaves. At the top are Roman numerals XX de- noting 20 years of service; at the bottom in a gold ribbon is HMCS Victoria. Patches are intended to boost morale and unit pride. LCdr Isabelle says they are authorized for wear on the right shoulder of naval combat dress so long as they are in good taste, do not violate copyright, and follow specif- ic dress guidelines.

Army cadets accepting new members Promotions at Trinity By 3036 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps

Cdr Rory Dolan, Commanding Officer of Trinity (left), promotes Adonica Samson to The 3036 Sackville Lions RCEME Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps the rank of Sailor First Class on December 4, 2020, in Building S89 at CFB Halifax will be accepting new youth between the ages of 12-18 to join the cadet during a Trinity Honours and Awards ceremony. Congratulations to all those who corps. New cadets are welcome to email us to set up a registration and received promotions and awards. information phone call: [email protected]. There are no registra- CPL DAVID VELDMAN, FORMATION IMAGING SERVICES tion fees. For more information, email: [email protected] or go to Facebook.com/cadets3036 TRIDENT NEWS JANUARY 25, 2021 15

Sports & Fitness

Resistance training and the Sports throwback: importance of recovery Admiral Jones Shield By Melissa Calleja, Fitness and Sports Instructor, CFB Halifax The Admiral Jones Shield has been presented annually at CFB Halifax for more than 70 years, meaning there’s a long list of excep- tional athletes who have taken the award over the decades. For the year 1980, the prize went to Able Seaman D.R. (Dusty) Mill, who was a member of HMCS Cormo- rant’s supply department at the time. AB Mill was credited for her accomplish- ments in a variety of sports at the base, inter-part, and inter-mess levels, including volleyball, broomball, bad- minton, curling, golf, and softball, where she was known to be an excellent second baseman. AB Mill was only the second woman to ever win the award. The award was presented by CFB Halifax Base Commander Capt(N) Keith Young. The Admiral Jones Shield is still presented each year to a military member who makes the largest contribution in conduct, character and sportsmanship to sports activities in Formation Halifax. The proper amount of rest for each muscle group is needed to prevent injuries and TRIDENT ARCHIVES ensure progress when resistance training. MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA Athletes are typically told to allow at adequate rest and recovery time, these least 24-48 hours of rest between training tears will not be full healed. As you con- sessions of the same muscle groups, but tinue to resistance train, more tears will not to exceed this 48 hours. Have you be created and, over time, this can lead ever wondered why exactly this is? When to larger tears and injuries. This is why we train with resistance, we actually cre- the minimum of 24 hours of rest for each ate a type of muscle damage. Fortunately, muscle group is recommended. this damage is what allows us to make Now, why do we not want to go longer our muscles bigger and stronger. than 48 hours without training the same When we place our muscles under the muscle group? This has to do with how stress of resistance training, micro-tears long muscle protein synthesis is elevat- are created in the muscle tissue. These ed following exercise. It generally stays small tears need to be repaired, but how? elevated for no longer than 48 hours, so This is where rest and recovery comes we want to give it another bump around into play. Luckily, following a single re- that 48-hour mark so we can continue to sistance training session, muscle protein keep building muscle. When muscle pro- synthesis, which is the process involved tein synthesis is not given a boost from a in building muscle, is elevated for 24-48 training session, this can lead to muscle hours. During this time, it is important protein breakdown exceeding synthesis. to allow the body to rest so it can repair When this occurs, we actually begin to and rebuild the muscle tissue that was lose that muscle we’ve worked so hard to affected by the micro-tears. With this build. opportunity to rebuild the muscle, our The bottom line is that 24 to 48 hours body adapts and creates larger and stron- of rest is critical for the prevention of ger muscle tissue. Generally, it takes injuries, and training each muscle group anywhere from 24-48 hours for repairs to roughly every 48 hours is crucial if you happen. However, If the body isn’t given want to build and maintain muscle mass.