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Monday, May 1, 2017 Volume 51, Issue 9

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HMCS St. John’s participates in Exercise DYNAMIC MANTA 2017

By DND into the night to aid in hunting subma- rines. On the morning of March 13, 2017, Searching for the American, Virginia- HMCS St. John’s, currently deployed class submarine New Mexico was on Operation REASSURANCE, found familiar to members of St. John’s’ itself departing Catania, Italy in Acoustics division and the Sea King good—and varied—company. Frig- crew. They gained experience with that ates, , auxiliary ships, and class of boat in the fall of 2016 while the diesel-electric and nuclear submarines ship supported Submarine Commander from France, the United States, Italy, Course 50 in the AUTEC range off the Greece, Spain, Turkey, and the United Bahamas. Kingdom set sail with a singular The team gained new experience by purpose: NATO Exercise DYNAMIC interacting with several other subma- MANTA. rines: Turkish Inönü; Spanish Mistral; This exercise is the largest annual Italian Pietro Venuti; and Greek Papa- Anti-Submarine Warfare exercise held nikolis. Working with the Papanikolis in the . Much to the was an exceptional opportunity for benefit of St. John’s, this was one of all. It has air-independent propulsion, the largest DYNAMIC MANTA ever which allows it to stay submerged for held. periods far longer than that of a conven- During this exercise, NATO al- tional diesel-electric submarine. This lies trained how to work together in makes it a far more difficult target to Anti-Submarine Warfare. Anti-Surface locate and track. Warfare was also incorporated between The surface units were joined in their Boatswain AB Kyle Hutchinson operates the .50 Calibre Heavy Machine Gun during a Combined Anti-Submarine Exercises hunt of the subsurface units by a vari- warning shot exercise onboard HMCS St. John’s as it transits the Mediterranean Sea during the two weeks the task force ety of aircraft: a Canadian CP-140 Auro- on March 21, 2017, during Operation REASSURANCE. remained at sea. To avoid returning to ra Long-Range Patrol Aircraft; German LS Ogle Henry, FIS port prematurely, the ships engaged in and Norwegian P-3Cs; a Spanish P-3M; multiple replenishments at sea, topping a Turkish P-235; a French Atlantique II; On March 24, with a total of 12 rest and regroup prior to the next phase up on fuel for themselves and for their an American P-8 Poseidon; and British exercise scenarios complete, St. John’s of the ship’s deployment on Operation shipborne helicopters, which flew long and Italian EH101 maritime helicopters. returned to Catania for a weekend to REASSURANCE. ENTER TO WIN Make a purchase of $10 or more and recieve a ballot for a chance to win a $50 CANEX Gift Card. $50 Pick-up a FREE any size self serve Tim Hortons beverage with your ballot!

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‘We are fighting evil’: Making the South-West Asia Service Medal

By Steven Fouchard “You draw several inches in diam- Army PA eter on a big sheet of paper. You have to think, ‘Okay, this has to be made 36 Creating the South-West Asia Service millimetres in diameter in metal in Medal, representing the Afghanistan one colour, so what is that going to look mission and the threat of international like at that size?’ It still has to look like terrorism, presented a unique chal- something. So these are things you have lenge. It was created to honour Canada’s to keep in mind. And how is it techni- soldiers who served in Afghanistan and cally going to be made? If you design a is not only a salute to that service, but very intricate suspension, how are they is also a symbolic representation of the going to make the thing? Is it going to be hope for peace. solid enough? When you pass the ribbon “When I arrived at DH&R in 2002, through it first, and then the thread we had just started the Afghan cam- and you put a bit of pressure on it, is it paign. Very little had yet been dis- going to snap? There’s tradition in it, cussed as to what recognition should there’s symbolism of course, but there’s be available. And so very quickly I also these basic, technical things.” had to come up with some ideas as “The process can be 18 months or to what we would want,” noted LCol more. The SWASM was very quick. It Carl Gauthier, Director, Honours and was pushed through, I think, in eight Recognition. months. But of course it was Afghani- “I provided a design and that went for- stan; there was a lot of pressure from all ward. The way I represented it was re- levels of government to get this moving. drawn quite significantly, entirely really, LCol Carl Gauthier says he considers it a privilege to be part of the Directorate of As of June 1 2015, 12,736 SWASMs had by Cathy Bursey-Sabourin, Principal Honours and Recognition, which oversees the creation and awarding of medals and been issued” Artist of the Canadian Heraldic Author- other military honours. “Like our veterans from Korea and ity. She makes them look a lot prettier SGT D. G. JANES, ARMY PA the First and Second World Wars, they than I imagined. In fact, she didn’t even have gone through horrible things. You see my drawings; she saw my written a multifarious evil. It has many heads, pugnamus,’ meaning ‘We are fighting know, they’re really warriors. You see description. And from there she drew many faces that cannot be defeated evil.’” them in those fancy chairs at Rideau what we know as the South-West Asia in one single effort. So you have this, “The colours of the ribbon were inter- Hall when the Governor General pres- Service Medal (SWASM).” I thought, perfect representation of esting because peace, represented by the ents the higher decorations for valour “The Canadian system inherited a what international terrorism is; that colour white, was the central element; and merit. Their names are called and lot of traditions from the British. The it takes many faces, it comes in many sort of the light at the end of the tunnel they are stressed out. They’ve been tradition has been to put the sover- different places. You’re not going to because you have the black, the shock of through hell and yet they are absolutely eign on the front. On the reverse is be able to kill it with a single blow. It September 11, the red for the blood that horrified because this is not their ele- something representing the service requires a sustained effort.” has been spilled, and the edges are sand- ment.” the honour is meant to recognize. So “When Cathy drew it she depicted coloured, representing the challenge of “There’s one story that sums it all up: when it came to the SWASM, it was a more dragon-like creature. And she the theatre of operations. In my original The Queen Mother did an investiture very difficult because how do you made each head different. And there is design they were green. Green has been on behalf of the Queen at Buckingham represent international terrorism? It’s a sword at an angle. In heraldry when used in many of our ribbons to repre- Palace; presenting some very high brav- a very diffuse sort of threat that can the sword is at an angle it means the sent service but somebody said, ‘Isn’t ery honour. She said to the recipient, be anywhere in the world and takes creature into which the sword is thrust green the colour of Islam?’ We certainly ‘It must have been really scary,’ and his many forms. The Hydra is a Greek is dying; it’s being defeated. We added did not want to frame the campaign as answer was, ‘Not half as scary as this, mythological figure that is considered the Latin inscription, ‘Adversus malum one religion against another.” ma’am.’ May 1, 2017 TRIDENT News 3 HMCS Halifax bos’n named Sailor of the Quarter

By Ryan Melanson accomplishments, LS Nelson has also Trident Staff become sought after across the fleet for his sewing skills, which have been put The first MARLANT Sailor of the to use making uniform modifications to Quarter title of 2017 was recently meet standards for the new Naval Com- awarded to LS Andrew Nelson, a bos’n bat Dress. It’s a task he’s been happy to currently posted to HMCS Halifax, for help with. his hard work ethic, positive attitude, “I’ve been pretty steady with the sew- and dedication to his role as a junior ing; it’s something I’m still doing almost leader of the ship’s Deck Department. every day,” he said. LS Nelson has eight years of service Prior to being posted to Halifax in the RCN, and is originally from roughly two years ago, LS Nelson spent Upper Stewiacke, NS. He said he was nearly five years as a member of the honoured to be chosen, even though it crew of HMCS Athabaskan, and his involved the “nerve-wracking” experi- earlier naval career also included a ence of being the centre of attention short stint sailing in St. John’s and an when Cmdre Craig Baines and CPO1 overseas deployment in . He was Daniel Mercier visited Halifax’s shore able to briefly return to Athabaskan office on April 12 to make the official recently for the ’s decommis- presentation. Along with the title of sioning sail; as the ship’s final quarter- Sailor of the Quarter and the framed master, he said getting that chance to certificate, he also received a $50 gift say goodbye was significant. certificate to Falls Lake Cottages and In the narrative written to nominate Campground. LS Nelson for the award, Lt(N) Taryn “I was actually quite surprised to LS Andrew Nelson was named the first MARLANT Sailor of the Quarter for 2017 on McGillis described him as someone find out I was chosen, but it’s pretty April 12 by Cmdre Craig Baines, Commander CANFLTLANT, and Fleet Chief Petty who shows great pride in his work, cool, it’s nice to get that recognition,” Officer CPO1 Daniel Mercier. The presentation was made inside HMCS Halifax’s completes all tasks to a high standard, he said. shore office. and often goes above and beyond what is The award is presented for outstand- MS RONNIE KINNIE/FIS HALIFAX expected of him ing dedication and contributions to Ca- “LS Nelson’s exceptional profes- nadian Fleet Atlantic through the end ber to the beginning of October last ment during their WOD and NEPT sionalism, maturity, knowledge and of 2016 and early 2017, and LS Nelson year, and that was an awesome experi- training, with his leadership skills work ethic make him an outstanding said his highlights from that period of ence,” he said, with his role involving consistently earning the praise of his role model and a significant contribu- time include an experience sailing with replenishments at sea with RCN ships superiors. He’s also been commended tor to the success of HMCS Halifax. the Spanish tanker ship ESPS Patino off and working in the cage with Spanish for his actions outside of the base, He continuously exemplifies the core the Eastern Seaboard last fall, partici- counterparts. volunteering his time for community values of the RCN at work and at home pating in exercises Spartan Warrior and He’s also found satisfaction in recent work and collecting donations for char- and is regarded by all as an outstanding Cutlass Fury. months through mentoring the more ity. member of the ship, the Fleet and the “I was on the Patino through Septem- junior Halifax sailors in his depart- And in a unique addition to those community,” she wrote.

A submariner proposes marriage

By Will Chaster MARPAC PA

Proposals can occur in many different ways and places. From mountaintops to scuba dives, and anything in between; the ways in which one can pop the question are endless. Last week that uniqueness unfolded in the dockyard. As Stacey Brine stood at Duntze Head to watch HMCS Chicoutimi sail by, bringing home her boyfriend LCdr Nicholas Marasco after a deployment at sea, she saw an unusual sight. A line of submariners stood on the submarine’s surfaced hull holding up signs that spelled “Will you marry me?” Stacey Brine reacts as Nicholas Marasco proposes on C Jetty in Esquimalt on April 6, 2017. Waiting in the wings to hear the SUBMITTED response was Lt(N) John Pischedda. When she said “yes”, he hollered to cey “He’s got a really bad poker face.” ring box with diamond ring. As the “Things just went from there,” says those waiting by the flag post to raise When Chicoutimi came alongside C couple embraced, the crowd of submari- Stacey. the signal flags spelling out the affirma- jetty, an eager, grinning LCdr Marasco ners and onlookers cheered. Now the couple are reviewing the cal- tive response. climbed the gangway and dropped to The two have known each other since endar to pick a date for their wedding “I knew something was up,” said Sta- one knee. In his hands, the traditional age nine and have always kept in touch. day. It may include a signal flag or two. 4 TRIDENT News May 1, 2017 www.tridentnewspaper.com Community Calendar Publication Reunion and event notices must be submitted by mail, fax or internet. Schedule [email protected] include the sender’s name and phone number. for 2017 A notice will not be published if the event is to happen more that one year from publication date. Submissions may be edited. 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As the RCN prepares for the delivery of the first Arctic Offshore Patrol Vessel in 2018, marking the beginning of a new era of modern Canadian ships, changes will also be needed to modernize train- ing, occupations and the way naval busi- ness is conducted. One of the first changes will be the standing up of the Marine Technician trade (MARTECH), which will combine elements of the Marine Engineer, Hull PO2 Eric Technician and Electrical Technician Caron trades under one new career path, with receives his different specializations as sailors move Machinery up the ranks. The process has been Watchkeep- underway behind the scenes for some ing Cer- time, but sailors are now starting to tificate from see changes and complete training that Cdr Yves relates to the new trade. Tremblay, PO2 Eric Caron, a hull tech aboard his Com- HMCS Fredericton, was the very first to manding begin the process. He recently earned Officer his Machinery Watchkeeping Certifi- on board cate, which allows him to perform en- HMCS gineering roundsman duties, and he’ll Fredericton. soon begin working on his Certifica- SUBMITTED tion II package. Roundsman is a job for junior engineers, combing through the 2014, looking at the three legacy en- sonnel shortages across the fleet. ing at combat trades like NCI Ops, NES engine spaces to make sure machines gineering trades as well as the Naval “If we have a bigger pool to draw Ops and Ops. Recommendations are running properly, and the training Reserve Marine Engineer Systems from, ideally we’ll see fewer people from those analyses aren’t expected for PO2 Caron is undergoing is normally Operator trade. peer-jumped from ship to ship to meet another 18 months to two years. for sailors below his rank. It’s part of “The OA team looked at all the jobs sailing schedules and operational re- Lessons have been learned from the the effort to have the new MARTECH in each trade for commonalities in quirements. The hope is that it results two years of work leading up to the im- sailors all share a common engineering training and commonalities in tasks, in more stability for the sailors,” LCdr plementation of the MARTECH trade, base, regardless of their specialty. looking for ways to build a new struc- Bartek said. and communication will be key during “If you don’t know the basics and ture, so that we can reduce training, The bigger skill set will also be more the remainder of the MARTECH pro- you try to start at the top of the ladder, increase people’s scope and skills, and closely aligned with Transport Canada cess and with any future occupational you’re going to be missing a big chunk create more well-rounded technicians or IMO engineering and electrician changes. Teams will try to be as open as of what you need, so I see it that way,” and equipment operators,” said LCdr standards, so skills may be more trans- possible about the process, engage with PO2 Caron said. Mark Bartek, a Naval Technical Officer ferable if members transition to the training to get people the skills they Other hull techs in Fredericton have Career Manager in Ottawa, and one of civilian workforce. need to keep up with any changing job begun similar training to meet the the leads on the MARTECH implemen- And as the Navy moves further requirements, and have answers ready new trade requirements, as will many tation plan. toward the future fleet, there’s a pos- for questions about important things more sailors across the RCN in the near Any new trades will be geared to- sibility of more occupational changes like promotions and pay structures. future. The trade will soon officially be wards the future AOPS and Canadian and modernizations being introduced “This has a huge impact on people stood up, and the first training for new Surface Combatant Ships, and the through the coming years. and their careers, and it creates uncer- sailors under the MARTECH banner advanced technology and smaller crew Occupational analyses are currently tainty for them, we know that. So one will also begin in May. sizes that will come with them, meaning underway into aspects of the Boat- of the things we can do is try to lessen The major change is the result of an a broader base of skills for new sailors. swain, Steward, and Naval Communica- any impact on the sailors,” LCdr Bartek occupational analysis that began in One of the goals is also to reduce per- tor trades, while another study is look- said.

HMCS St. John’s midway through Op REASSURANCE deployment By Lt(N) Emily Anglin rence obligations.” From Turkey, St. John’s sailed back ment’s Tactical Officers. “This deploy- HMCS St. John’s UPAR In Lisbon, Portugal, everyone enjoyed through the Bosporus and Dardanelles ment has been a highly valuable experi- a brief but memorable visit to the his- to Italy. Enroute, the ship prepared for ence, as much of the flying we do at sea Halfway into their tour, the 240 sailors, toric city as the ship picked up kit prior Exercise DYNAMIC MANTA. cannot be replicated from a shore base.” soldiers, and aviators onboard HMCS St. to heading to the Black Sea. The next The exercise tested the crew’s abil- St. John’s also conducted a passage John’s are getting a well-deserved rest. stop in Istanbul served as the perfect ity to find, track, and prosecute sub- exercise with two ships of the Hellenic The ship left Halifax, Nova Scotia, on port of call from which to begin Exer- marines. St. John’s made full use of Navy and participated in naval gunfire January 9, 2017. Sea Training (Atlan- cise SEA SHIELD, which took place in embarked CH-124 Sea King helicopter support. The ship then went to Souda tic) personnel were onboard, and soon early February. Blackhorse to hunt a variety of allied Bay, Crete, where it conducted impor- began preparing the crew for the work In between exercising with NATO allies nuclear and diesel-electric submarines. tant tests of various emitters. Finally, that lay ahead. in the Black Sea, St. John’s visited ports in Blackhorse has flown over 200 hours St. John’s went to Toulon, France, for “St. John’s has accomplished a great Constanta, Romania, and Samsun, Turkey. since St. John’s departed Halifax. This the rest and maintenance period. deal,” said Commanding Officer Cdr “The crew worked hard both at sea includes training with the enhanced This time gives the crew a chance to Sheldon Gillis. “We continued HMCS and alongside,” said Cdr Gillis. “They naval boarding party (ENBP). go on leave and reunite with family and Charlottetown’s great work and have demonstrated not only the capabilities “Working with the ENBP was a friends after over three months away fully integrated with our NATO allies but also the well-known hospitality of a unique opportunity that a Sea King from home. When they return, St. John’s and other partners, preparing us to warship engaged crew only gets while sailing,” remarked will leave port, ready to face the many meet our collective defence and deter- in an international deployment.” Capt David Lee, one of the Air Detach- challenges that lie ahead. 6 TRIDENT News May 1, 2017 Lancaster legends make their mark

By Sara Keddy 14 Wing Public Affairs

Viola Videto likely had a hand in the assembly of the Greenwood Military Aviation Museum’s Lancaster display aircraft, located at 14 Wing Green- wood. On April 7, she was recognized for her role as a Second World War assem- bly line riveter, along with seven men who served as aircrew, in the museum’s Lancaster Living Legends project. They were invited by the volunteer team re- storing the museum’s Lancaster to sign commemorative metal plaques, which will be permanently riveted inside the aircraft. “It is a pleasure to have you all here today,” said Col Thauberger, Wing Commander 14 Wing Greenwood. “14 Wing Greenwood started its days in the crucible of war, and a number of squadrons represented here today formed then as well. Upholding your legacy is something we continue to do to this day: we have people deployed now from the wing, coordinating operations on a daily basis to combat tyranny – as you did so many years ago. “Consider the staggering achieve- ments of your past. We’re flying a mis- sion a day, now at 750-plus in two-and-a- half years we’ve been fighting Daesh in Iraq. In the Second World War, Bomber Command flew over 350,000 missions, mostly at night, about half by Lancast- ers. Of the 55,000 crew killed, 9,800 were Canadian.” Aviator Brooke Robertson (left), Aviator Brett Robertson (center left), Joyce Robertson (centre), Col Pat Thauberger, 14 Wing Col Thauberger said having the Lan- Greenwood commander (center right); and Col (ret’d) Brian Handley, Greenwood Aviation Museum president; stand during the caster living legends sign their plaque Lancaster Living Legends recognition ceremony in the 14 Wing Greenwood aviation museum April 7. Joyce’s uncle and Brooke’s is a unique chance to say “I was here.” great-uncle is former Flying Officer Russell F. Hubley DFC, Halifax, an Avro Lancaster mid upper gunner with 405 Vancouver “These heroes were not just statistics: Squadron. Avr Robertson didn’t realize until she joined the RCAF the extent of service her great-uncle had contributed, and is they were people. There were real risks proud to be an avionics technician with 405 Squadron, based at Greenwood. and real fears. They triumphed and LS L-P DUBÉ, 14 WING IMAGING pulled it off.” Col(ret’d) Brian Handley, president ron, Gransden Lodge, England (60 of the museum, commended Lancaster operational missions between August restoration leader Dave Saulnier and 1942 and September 1945); Roy Morri- his volunteer team for their detailed son, Truro, Nova Scotia: Avro Lancast- work returning the aircraft to Second er tail gunner, R124914 Warrant Officer, World War bomber configuration, as 90 Squadron, Wratting Common, flown by 405 Squadron (now based at England (30 operational missions); 14 Wing Greenwood). The aircraft is Robert J. Bradley, Kanata, : midway through the restoration pro- Avro Lancaster mid upper gunner, cess. Living Legends recipients were R220868 Flight Sergeant, 576 Squadron, each given a Lancaster-engraved piece Elsham Wolds, Lincolnshire, England of Perspex as a memento, cut from the (30 operational missions between May restoration aircraft’s upper turret. Lan- 1943 and May 1945); Gordon E. Riddy, caster Living Legends inductees April 7 Midland, Ontario: Avro Lancaster included: bomb aimer, J36410 Flight Officer, 626 Viola “Lola” Videto, Nictaux, Nova Squadron, Wickenby, Lincolnshire, Scotia: Avro Lancaster Mk X riveter, England (30 operational missions employee number 5544-2, Aeronautical between June 1942 and August 1945); Union #717, Victory Aircraft Lim- John A. Corner, Lindsay, Ontario: Avro ited, Malton, Ontario; between April Lancaster bomb aimer, R212611 Flight 1943 and September 1945; Clifford J. Sergeant, 429 Squadron, Leeming, Roach, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia: Avro North Yorkshire, England (16 opera- Lancaster mid upper gunner, R88496 tional missions between December Warrant Officer Class II, 429 Squadron, 1942 and December 1945); and Douglas Leeming, North Yorkshire, England E. Williams, Bowmanville, Ontario: (28 operational missions between May Avro Lancaster pilot, R111736 Flight 1941 and August 1945); Russell F. Hub- Lieutenant, 429 Squadron, Leeming, ley DFC, Halifax, Nova Scotia: Avro North Yorkshire, England (24 opera- The hand-signed metal plaques of eight Lancaster Living Legends, following a cer- Lancaster mid upper gunner, J87810 tional missions between March 1941 emony April 7 at the 14 Wing Greenwood aviation museum. Flying Officer, 405 Vancouver Squad- and August 1946). LS L-P Dubé, 14 Wing Imaging May 1, 2017 TRIDENT News 7 Start by believing

By PO2 Matt Reiner Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy

On April 3, 2017, Canada’s East Coast Navy Band made a commitment to anyone and everyone affected by sexual assault. They committed to believing the stories of all survivors. Sounds simple, right? Why wouldn’t you believe someone who comes to you with very personal information that could make them feel vulnerable and afraid to share? Why wouldn’t you want to listen to their story and provide support? After all, they turned to you, they trust you. Here’s the problem; all too often survivors of sexual assault, at least those who seek out help, are dismissed as over reacting or misunderstanding the circumstance of their assault by the first person they talk to. Sounds callous, right? How could you Members of the Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy, together with their Commanding Officer, Lt(N) Patrice Arsenault, not listen to and help your colleagues? pledge to believe survivors of sexual assault. It’s not that we’re bad people; of course SUBMITTED we want to help. It’s that we all suffer from the stigmas and misunderstanding with the bravery to approach you and been stolen from them. By believing, Women International, and brought to us of what sexual assault is and how harm- tell you they are a survivor of sexual you empower them. through training initiated by our unit ful it is to our workplace. The reasons assault, and believing them, is massive. As part of Operation HONOUR, it is from Halifax’s Avalon Sexual Assault behind these misunderstandings are It gives them the faith to engage in the our mission to continue the elimination Centre. The Stadacona Band of the complex, from social mores to gender help you may provide and also the cour- of harmful and inappropriate sexual Royal Canadian Navy pledges to believe identification to socio-political status. age to seek justice for the wrongs that behaviour in the Canadian military. survivors so they can feel safe know- The great thing is we don’t need to be have been committed. By believing, you The Stadacona Band found this pledge, ing support is there for them and that experts. Simply listening to someone give back some of the power that has initiated by End Violence Against justice is real.

Helping our allies smile

By Capt Matt Zalot Coalition camp near Erbil. Public Affairs Officer, Joint Task Force “When you are in a one-of-one role Iraq Detachment Erbil (JTF-I Erbil) you cannot refer the patient to anyone else,” the Dental Officer said. “So it is a Operation IMPACT’s Mobile Dental clear advantage to be able to perform a Clinic (MDC) is a small but effective or- wide scope of treatment modalities as ganization, dealing with Canadian and dictated by the patient’s condition.” international patients suffering from The MDC and the Role 2 medical facil- a wide range of dental conditions. The ity provide a valuable service to all of two-person MDC is part of the coalition the Coalition and foreign patients they Role 2 medical facility, based near Erbil, serve. In addition to the dental capabil- Iraq. ity, the medical facility includes the fol- The Dental Officer has a valuable role lowing services: resuscitation, damage in assisting Coalition soldiers needing control surgery, intensive care support, emergency dental attention. diagnostic imaging, a medical lab, and “You see people here that would have an intermediate care ward. Deployed to go back home and receive care,” he soldiers of all nations can be assured says. “It is nice to be able to help other that their health and welfare will be in nations and ensure they receive good, good hands due to a high standard of quality dental care.” Canadian care. Each day, soldiers with minor dental Operation IMPACT is the CAF’s con- emergencies (such as chipped teeth tribution to the international Coalition and fillings) and more serious maladies to degrade and ultimately defeat Daesh. present themselves at his office. Broken fillings, infections, root canals, wis- dom teeth extractions, severely broken crowns—he’s seen them all since ar- A CAF dentist examines the teeth of a US riving in Iraq in October 2016. Working Army member during Operation IM- with a dental assistant, he tackles many PACT in Northern Iraq. challenging cases on a typical day at the CANADIAN FORCES COMBAT CAMERA, DND 8 TRIDENT News May 1, 2017 Sailor’s Vimy model creates buzz at national war museum

By Peter Mallett The Lookout Staff

A sailor’s miniature depiction of the Vimy Ridge battle site garnered plenty of onlookers at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa over the April 8 and 9 weekend. CPO1 Shawn Taylor, from Naval Per- sonnel Training Group headquarters, was on hand to discuss his three-dimen- sional, historically accurate model with visitors during the 100th anniversary weekend commemorating the battle. “Our table was surrounded by a large crowd of museum patrons the entire weekend,” he says. The level of interest and interaction was so high he and his colleague Robert Dunlop were not able to battle using the 2,500 painted miniature soldiers meticu- lously placed on the 10 x 6 foot battle- field they had created, to replicate the 10 kilometre by 6 kilometre area where the battle took place. “It caught us by surprise. The plan was for Robert and I and the two other volun- teers at the display to conduct the battle throughout the day, but we spent all of our time answering people’s questions,” says CPO1 Taylor. “It also surprised me that so many of the approximately 2,000 people who attended had a personal or A model of the Vimy Ridge battle site. Built by CPO1 Shawn Taylor, attracts attention at the Canadian War Museum. family connection to the war.” SUBMITTED CPO1 Taylor, 54, describes himself as hailing from an “all-military” family of the battle site. On top of that, the pair self and Robert when we heard back,” dimensional displays is it gives people with his mother, father and four brothers created trenches and roads out of latex, says CPO1 Taylor. context so they can actually see how the all serving the CAF. He also has a connec- and accurately depicted locations of land- The best part of his trip to the na- Canadian soldiers were deployed with tion to the First World War. His grandfa- marks, military vehicles and soldiers. tion’s capital was being able to help other British, Australian and Indian ther William Holmes, a Lance Corporal “It looks like the real thing,” he says. others learn about the battle. soldiers on the battlefield, and the com- with the 10th Battalion Canadian Infan- “When you add the trenches in to the “It was a great opportunity to educate. manding position of the enemy, and the try (today the Calgary Highlanders), was battlefield it gives it a new dynamic One of the big advantages about three- notable height and slope of Hill 145.” awarded a Distinguished Conduct Medal and everything appears to pop off the for his bravery at the Battle of Amiens. ground.” “Hearing stories about my grandfa- The biggest challenge was properly ther, who died after the war and I never depicting the German artillery place- had a chance to meet, triggered in me ment. He says many of the original Ger- an intense desire to want to know more man Vimy Ridge records were destroyed and more about the First World War,” when the Allies bombed Dresden and says CPO1 Taylor. “When I was a child Berlin during the Second World War. I collected toy soldiers, and then I saw The two men poured over hundreds of the Battle of the Bulge board game, read unofficial documents such as letters Charles Grant’s book on miniature war sent home from the German troops. gaming, and was hooked for life.” They even consulted Jack Sheldon an His collection of miniatures hovers expert on Prussian and Bavarian fight- around 70,000, and covers everything ers that helped them isolate the location from Lord of the Rings figures to of 62 of the 69 German batteries. modern infantry. Only a third of that In October 2016, they sent a photo and number have actually been painted and email to museum staff pitching their dis- mounted by him. play. A month later they got the response Dunlop and CPO1 Taylor began work- they were hoping for in the form of an ing on their Vimy model over two years invitation to appear at a Gala for the mu- ago. One of the biggest tasks was creating seum’s First World War Gallery on April 5, For the an underlay out of foam core board that and the Vimy Ridge event on April 8 and 9. model, CPO1 was molded using topographical maps “It was pure excitement for both my- Taylor and his colleague Robert Dunlop cre- ated trenches and roads out of latex and depicted locations of landmarks, military vehicles and soldiers. SUBMITTED 130544 May 1, 2017 TRIDENT News 9 Landing your post- Air Force career

By 2Lt Dawn O’Connor Their stories after the military with stead of asking for input or assistance. on candidates who continue to show an regard to finding meaningful work, and 5. Be wary – Some companies may interest in education. If you are close to retiring, it can be learning a new culture were often simi- try to undercut you for pay because you 10. Integrate into the community in stressful wondering what it is really like lar and are worth sharing. have a pension. Do your research and which you are hired – get involved in on “Civie Street” after years of serv- Ten top career-launching tips: find out what companies are paying for professional and volunteer opportuni- ing in the Royal Canadian Air Force 1. Start early – begin your job search the position you are interested in. ties in areas that are important to your (RCAF). months prior to leaving. Know what 6. Don’t overreach – know what you employer. Is there a non-profit organiza- Two former aviators were inter- you want to do. Also, know what your are qualified for, or get qualified. Don’t tion they sponsor, events? Do you have viewed, an officer and a Non-Commis- family wants. Are you willing to move? stretch so far past your abilities that you a child in hockey and so do many other sioned Member, to give their thoughts Do you want to work part time? Is it struggle finding employment. If you be- employees? Connecting with the things on how that transition went for them. your spouse’s turn to advance his or her come disappointed in your efforts, it cre- important to the people around you will Capt (Retired) Marcell Slawter was a career? ates negative effects to your confidence. not only look favourable on a resume, former Air Navigator, now called an Air 2. Don’t be intimidated – Think of the 7. “Don’t go in like a Storm Trooper” but it will be easy for your coworkers Combat Systems Officer (ACSO). When transition as a game. Play it. Marcell – cautions Jeff Matthews. “Try to and employer to see you are willing to he retired, he went to work for Top Aces wants you to “Remember the leadership integrate a pace that matches that of go the extra mile and get involved. in Montreal as the Director of Opera- you’ve learned in the military is a huge the company’s employees. Don’t try to 11. Create networks in your industry – tions. There he ran flying operations for asset for employers, as is your ability change that, until you can make a differ- Join the legion, they have many servic- the company, which provided simulated to think outside the box. Employers are ence that is accepted by all.” Assimilate es that can help you transition and they live combat to militaries around the confident they can give you a task and by learning the environment. often have members who can provide world. leave you to it.” 8. Update your documents – make employment leads. Join a Program After working for Top Aces, Marcell 3. Focus on your training – Jeff lets sure all of your certificates, logbooks Advisory Committee (PAC). moved to Ottawa and began work at prospective military job-seekers in on a and documents are up-to-date before Whatever your expertise is, look to VIP Air Transportation, which works not-so-secret secret “The training, there you leave the military. Having it pre- colleges and universities in your area within 412 Transport Squadron. Here is no comparison,” says Jeff “You don’t sented as a portfolio will accelerate your and offer input to their curriculum he worked as a dispatcher for flights get the same training in civilian life, indoctrination to the new company. This designers through one of these com- of high-ranking government offi- comparing the two, courses are longer could include training, such as conflict mittees. Schools welcome industry to cials, foreign dignitaries and medical and more in-depth in the military. In the resolution, WHIMIS training, first-aid keep their programs current, and you evacuations. Marcell is now currently civilian world, instead of a week, you certification, management training, and will have the opportunity to meet other retired. might only get a half-day or something logging your work as necessary if you industry leaders here. If you are work- Cpl Jeff Matthews was a former thrown on at the end of the day.” It is not are pursuing a civilian technical equiva- ing, go to the hiring manager of your infanteer, airborne soldier and Aviation the same quality or quantity of training. lency, for example an Aircraft Mainte- company to find out if your company al- Technician. After nearly 30 years of ser- 4. Corporate culture change - If nance Engineering (AME) licence. ready offers feedback to a local college. vice, he left the military and has worked there are courses available to help you 9. Lifelong learning – once you’ve left 12. Look beyond the paycheque – Mar- at IMP Group, a third-line maintenance transition from a military to civilian the military, continue your schooling. cell suggests you ask “What is the ben- facility and Jazz Aviation, a subsidiary corporate culture, take them, they are Take courses that will advance you in efit package?” There is nothing worse of Air Canada Aviation. He is currently worthwhile. It is easy to come across your trade or career. Don’t expect to stay to retiring from five-weeks of vacation a faculty member for Nova Scotia Com- as a non-team player because military in your first job, it might be a poor fit, to find out you only get two. It can be munity College (NSCC) at its Aviation members are more likely to begin work or you may realize you are underselling worthwhile to negotiate. Sometimes Institute. on their own and “Just get it done” in- yourself. Future employers look highly time off is worth a pay cut. Sea Service A different view Insignia and Naval DEU

By CPO1 Michel Vigneault around the contour of the cloth SSI MMM, CD, Command CPO once you remove it. It can be easily fixed by using a bit of steam, and once As directed at last Fall’s Naval Board, the tunic is dry-cleaned it is no lon- discussed at the Naval Dress Committee ger noticeable. The metal SSI is to be meeting and approved secretarially by positioned in the same location as the the National Dress Committee, the cloth cloth one on the upper right breast of SSI on the Naval DEU tunic is to be the tunic. replaced by the metal SSI. The change This does not apply to those with SSI is to take place in time for the Battle of on the CA and RCAF DEU. While taking a recreational sail in the harbour, CPO2 Brad Browne captured some Atlantic ceremony May 7, 2017. The cloth SSI can be reused and striking views of several former and current RCN vessels. From left to right: Atha- Having done one of my tunics, you placed on the NCD jacket as per previ- baskan, HMCS Charlottetown, and HMCS Montreal. may notice a slight discolouration ous direction. CPO2 BRAD BROWNE 10 TRIDENT News May 1, 2017 A visit to Freetown increases Nova Scotia – Sierra Leone connections

By LCdr Kelly Williamson stories with the students. Some sailors MARLANT PA even helped build shelves to house the books in the school library. HMCS Summerside departed Free- AB Josephine Simpson, a boatswain town, Sierra Leone on March 26, 2017 af- onboard HMCS Moncton, participated ter a busy week of community outreach, in both events and was thrilled by the relationship building and training. experience. Summerside and consort HMCS “This has really opened my eyes in Moncton hosted a number of events respect to differences in the world,” she while alongside in the region as part of said. “The young people we met were so Neptune Trident 17-01, the Royal Cana- amazing, so warm and so kind. This is dian Navy’s over-arching engagement in something I’ve always wanted to do.” West Africa. AB Simpson wants Canadians at There was a significant cultural and home to know they “should be grate- historic aspect to the Freetown port ful…we need to open our eyes a bit and visit due in part to the historic connec- see that we really do have a great coun- tions between Nova Scotia and Free- try and if you have an opportunity to go town, which was settled by freed slaves out in the world to help other countries, from Nova Scotia in March 1792. During then go for it, do it.” their visit, Summerside’s crew learned Moncton slipped and proceeded to sea about the deep connections between on March 21 with another port visit to Nova Scotia and Freetown that predate Monrovia in Liberia, while Summerside Canada’s Confederation. The visit also remained in Freetown fostering rela- included a memorial ceremony held at LCdr Paul Smith, Commanding Officer of HMCS Summerside, and Lt(N) Whyte, XO tionships with the local community. the King Tom Commonwealth Cemetery, exchange salutes during a remembrance parade at the King Tom Commonwealth In addition to the UN Women and where several Canadian military mem- Cemetery in Freetown, Sierra Leone during Neptune Trident 17-01 on March 23, 2017. CODE Canada events, Summerside bers who served during the First and MCPL PAT BLANCHARD, CANADIAN FORCES COMBAT CAMERA also lent a hand and visited children Second World Wars are buried. at the Fatima Interim Care Centre, an For Moncton, the highlight of the along with three prominent female She added, “We were deeply inspired orphanage in the Cline Town district of Freetown stop was an event hosted by leaders: Brigadier Kestoria Kabia of the by their courage and the leadership Freetown, and visited with children at LCdr Nicole Robichaud, Commanding Of- Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces; they have demonstrated at such a young St. Edward’s and St. Joseph’s primary ficer, in collaboration with Canada’s High Assistant Inspector General of the age. Today was a unique experience that schools. Commissioner to Ghana and Sierra Le- Sierra Leone Police, Elizabeth Turay; will help these young women to contin- Thanks to the efforts of Minister for one, Heather Cameron, and UN Women, and Sunkarie Kabba-Kamara, Mayor of ue to be a spark for change within their African Nova Scotia Affairs, Tony Ince, the global champion for gender equality. Makeni. respective communities.” and community partners, church and The March 20 event provided approxi- The event was a huge success accord- Another highlight for the crews of school groups throughout the Halifax mately 20 high school-aged girls from ing to LCdr Robichaud. “This was a both ships was a visit to Aberdeen Mu- Regional Municipality, Summerside was across Sierra Leone with an opportu- wonderful experience,” she said. “Sail- nicipal School. Partnering with CODE able to donate clothing, books, soccer nity to visit Moncton and Summerside ors from both Moncton and Summerside Canada and one of its local affiliates balls, skipping ropes and arts and craft and to talk about non-traditional roles thoroughly enjoyed sharing experiences PEN-Sierra Leone, sailors read newly supplies to a number of the venues for women with the crews of both ships, with these young women.” donated – locally produced– children’s visited by the crew.

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau to be ship’s sponsor of HMCS Harry DeWolf By DND Lloyd, Commander RCN. “Ms. Grégoire very proud of. conducting armed sea-borne surveil- Trudeau is a dynamic spokesperson and “I have great respect for the men and lance, providing government situational Sophie Grégoire Trudeau has agreed leader who has worked tirelessly for women who serve in the Royal Cana- awareness of activities and events in to become the sponsor of HMCS Harry causes related to women and children, dian Navy, and I’m very eager to meet these regions. They will also be able to DeWolf, the lead ship in the Royal Ca- a perfect fit with the RCN’s focus on the sailors and their families,” she cooperate with partners in the CAF and nadian Navy’s (RCN) upcoming class of the well-being of our sailors and their continues. other government departments when Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels. The families. We are delighted to welcome Construction of Harry DeWolf is now and where necessary. RCN made the announcement on April her into the RCN family and we look underway by Irving Shipbuilding Inc. VAdm Harry DeWolf was a decorated 18, 2017. forward to a long relationship.” in Halifax. The ship is expected to be naval commander in the Second World The appointment of a ship’s sponsor Grégoire Trudeau is a volunteer, launched in a naming ceremony that War. He took part in numerous Atlan- is a long and storied naval tradition. speaker, and long-time champion for will involve Grégoire Trudeau in 2018. tic convoy escort duties, in the rescue The function of a sponsor is to be part a variety of important causes such as All of the RCN’s commissioned ships and evacuation of Allied troops from of the naming of a ship, typically break- gender empowerment, mental health, have sponsors and many prominent Dunkirk after the fall of France in 1940, ing a bottle of champagne across the self-esteem, and equality issues relating women have served, or are currently and was known as a fearless and bold ship’s bow during its naming or launch- to women and children. She has raised serving as sponsors, including Aline tactician throughout the war. During ing ceremony. Sponsors are often promi- the profile of many causes that focus on Chrétien, the sponsor of Shawinigan, his 14 months in command of Haida, nent women who have served their the health and well-being of families. and Mila Mulroney, the sponsor of VAdm DeWolf led in the sinking of communities in a variety of capacities. “I am honoured to serve as the spon- Halifax, lead ship of the Halifax Class many enemy ships, earning him a Dis- Many sponsors continue their relation- sor of HMCS Harry DeWolf,” says Gré- Canadian Patrol . tinguished Service Order for gallantry, ship with their ship for many years and goire Trudeau. “Vice-Admiral Harry The Harry DeWolf Class Arctic and and a Distinguished Service Cross for remain key stakeholders and supportive DeWolf was a true Canadian hero who Offshore Patrol Vessels will be large, courage and skill in action against Ger- members of the RCN family. is remembered for his legacy of service, ice-capable ships, more than 100 meters man destroyers. In 1956, upon promo- “The RCN is extremely pleased that courage, and determination. I am con- long, and designed to conduct a variety tion to the rank of Vice-Admiral, he Ms. Grégoire Trudeau has accepted fident that this ship, and all those who of missions in Canada’s coastal and was appointed Chief of the Naval Staff, our invitation to act as the sponsor of serve in it, will continue to build on that continental waters, including in the a position he served in until his retire- HMCS Harry DeWolf,” says VAdm Ron legacy – one that all Canadians can be Arctic. The vessels will be capable of ment in 1960. May 1, 2017 TRIDENT News 11

An artist’s impression of the Harry Dewolf-Class Arctic/Offshore Patrol Vessel IRVING SHIPBUILDING Harry DeWolf class ships honour legacy of Second VAdm Harry DeWolf (1903-2000) was a Second World War naval hero, and the name- sake for the RCN’s new Harry Dewolf-Class Arctic/Offshore Patrol Vessels. World War hero DND

By Ryan Melanson described as “Canada’s most highly sinking or forcing aground three Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ships would Trident Staff decorated naval officer of World War enemy destroyers, participating in the bear the name of the wartime hero, II.” destruction of a U-boat, and shooting with then Prime Minister Stephen For those who keep up to date with Born in Bedford in 1903, DeWolf up coastal convoys.” For those actions Harper visiting the HMCS Haida recent Navy news, the name of VAdm graduated from the RNCC in 1921 and in the , he earned a National Historic Site in Hamilton, Harry DeWolf, CBE, DSO, DSC, CD, served his early years on exchange Distinguished Service Order for gal- Ontario to make the announcement. will likely bring to mind the Arctic/ with the . He was promoted lantry, and a Distinguished Service Harper said at the time that VAdm Offshore Patrol ship that will bear his to Lieutenant Commander in 1935 and Cross for courage and skill in action, DeWolf embodied the professional name, HMCS Harry DeWolf, which is served as captain of HMCS St. Laurent and also earned the nickname “Hard qualities and attributes that inspire currently under construction. For those in his first wartime command in 1939, Over Harry” for his quick maneuver- all Royal Canadian Navy personnel to tuned in to RCN history, however, the escorting convoys out of Halifax. The ing during battle. excel at sea and ashore today, mak- name means much more. VAdm DeWolf ship was credited with firing the first Following the war he commanded the ing his name a fitting one for the new was one of the most decorated naval RCN rounds of the war while rescuing aircraft carriers HMC Ships Warrior class of ships. commanders of the Second World War, allied troops off the coast of France, and Magnificent, served as Flag Officer Construction began with the first known for courage in carrying out suc- and also with the rescue of almost 900 on the West Coast, as Vice Chief of the steel cut in September of 2015, and the cessful rescues, and as a fearless and from the sunken passenger ship SS Naval Staff, and finally as Chief of the future HMCS Harry DeWolf is now more bold tactician in battle, with more than Arandora Star. It was also as Captain Naval Staff from 1956 to 1960 after being than half complete at Irving Shipbuild- a dozen german vessels sunk under his of St. Laurent when then Cdr DeWolfe promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral. ing in Halifax, due for delivery to the command. famously wrestled and took control He continued building his legacy, be- RCN in 2018. Just recently, the Govern- VAdm DeWolf gave 42 years of of a live that was acciden- coming a key decision maker and lead- ment of Canada announced that Sophie service to the Navy, retired in 1960 as tally fired while its housing was being ing the Navy through a four-year period Grégoire Trudeau has accepted the Chief of the Naval Staff, and kept ties painted. that saw 21 new or modernized ships RCN’s request for her to be the sponsor to the institution for decades in civil- He took command of HMCS Haida be commissioned, including the carrier of Harry DeWolf, a ceremonial role that ian life, with his heroic actions during from 1943-1944, and as naval historian HMCS Bonaventure. normally involves breaking a bottle war gaining even more recognition Michael Whitby noted in the book Now, nearly two decades after his of champagne across the ship’s bow as the years went on. Upon his death The Admirals: Canada’s Senior Naval passing, VAdm DeWolf’s name has during the ship’s launching ceremony, in 2000, his life was profiled every- Leadership in the Twentieth Century been thrust back into the spotlight. It acting as a stakeholder and continuing where from the pages of local papers - “As captain of Haida, he became was unveiled in the fall of 2014 that a relationship with the ship through its to the New York Times, where he was Canada’s most illustrious naval hero, the first of the Navy’s new class of years of service. 12 TRIDENT News May 1, 2017 HMCS seizes 464 kg and assists in disruption of estimated 1,500 kg of cocaine

By DND shipments on April 13 and 14, 2017, in launched a rigid hulled inflatable boat vessel was investigated by the USCG international waters in the eastern with an embarked USCG Law Enforce- LEDET and suspected contraband was HMCS Saskatoon, in cooperation with Pacific. ment Detachment (LEDET) to board the United States Coast Guard (USCG), A maritime patrol aircraft operat- the vessel of interest. The panga-style Continued on page 13 seized 464 kg of cocaine in international ing with Joint Interagency Task Force waters in the eastern Pacific off the South (JIATF-S) spotted a suspicious coast of Central America on April 6, vessel during a routine patrol on April 2017. Additionally, Saskatoon assisted 6, 2017. Saskatoon was vectored to inter- the USCG in the disruption of two drug cept the panga-style fishing vessel and

A member of the United States Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment embarked in HMCS Saskatoon takes control of the boat in order to transfer illegal drugs into United States Coast Guard custody on April 8, 2017 after an interdiction on April 6, 130541 2017 during . RCN PA

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Continued from page 12 organizations. Every cocaine load disrupted or seized denies these violent readily visible. The USCG LEDET then criminal networks millions of dollars’ boarded the vessel and three suspected worth of their deadly product and keeps smugglers were apprehended. thousands of pounds of cocaine off our On April 13 and 14, suspected smug- streets,” said LCdr Jason Brand, U.S. glers aboard two suspicious vessels Coast Guard 11th District Law Enforce- threw loads of approximately 750 ment Branch. kilograms of cocaine overboard from A total of 11 bales were seized, each boat because of HMCS Saskatoon’s weighing 464 kg. The seized bales test- patrol activities. Saskatoon and a USCG ed positive for cocaine by the USCG. LEDET intercepted and inspected one In total, Saskatoon has seized 1,124 kg of the vessels. and disrupted an estimated 1,500 kg Saskatoon is currently patrolling as of cocaine on Operation CARIBBE in part of Operation CARIBBE, Canada’s 2017. contribution to Operation MARTILLO, Operation CARIBBE is Canada’s an interagency and multinational ef- participation in the multinational fort to improve regional security and campaign against illicit trafficking by deter criminal activity. The Canadian transnational criminal organizations in Armed Forces contributes naval and the eastern Pacific and Caribbean. air capabilities to detect and moni- The CAF has participated in Opera- tor suspect activities off the Pacific tion CARIBBE with the United States coast of Central America and in the Joint Interagency Task Force South Caribbean. “HMCS Saskatoon’s crew since November 2006. is proud to deliver excellence at sea USCG LEDET performs a variety and demonstrate Canada’s resolve in of tactical law enforcement missions, countering the drug flow on the high including maritime security operations, seas in this region,” said LCdr Todd conducting boardings, and training Bacon, Commanding Officer HMCS U.S. and international allied board- Saskatoon. ing teams. LEDETs’ interdiction and “The Royal Canadian Navy and HMCS boarding skills remain in demand The XO of HMCS Saskatoon, Lt(N) Christopher Shook and a crewmember move bales Saskatoon’s involvement is invaluable for conducting antipiracy operations of cocaine into a net for transfer to US Coast Guard custody on April 8, 2017 after an to the international efforts to combat worldwide in addition to multinational interdiction on April 6, 2017 during Operation CARIBBE. smuggling by transnational criminal sanctions enforcement operations. RCN PA

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Vimy 100: a centennial anniversary honoured

By Sarah-Jean Mannette Stornaway Bay, for some, the droning of the family’s attic, and of homecomings. was united and felt empowered to con- H&R MFRC the bagpipes evoked the realization of Oh, the homecomings. tinue the soldiers’ legacy for peace. the perpetual restlessness the soldiers But those soldiers had families. The reception that followed included With no living veterans from the First likely felt. Families that were strong and resilient. wartime foods made by band members World War, all we have to remember that HCol Boileau, a retired Army colonel, Families that sent letters each week from a Five Roses Flour recipe book period are stories and photos. They cap- Honorary Colonel of the Halifax Rifles with positive messages from home, printed in 1912. Treats included: hard ture a time in which hoarding food was and author, shared a piece that he wrote, often with a pair of knit socks and a tack, trench cake, gingerbread, butter unpatriotic, propaganda encouraged Victory at Vimy – Birth of a Nation. baked good with a shelf life to make tarts and reputation making pastry. citizens to buy victory bonds as a means He highlighted the military expertise the trip across the Atlantic, and so very The reception also allowed for the to support the war, and communica- used during the battle, and shared his worried that perhaps their letter would concertgoers to chat with members of tion between home and the battlefield thoughts on the significance the victory not be read, the socks would go unworn, the band and recount stories that had required postage. had on Canada. and the cake would spoil. For many, that been shared with them. But for one afternoon in downtown The story of the Vimy Oaks took root was the case. It was an honour for staff and vol- Halifax, an audience of more than 250 during the reading of Windbreak, a And for those soldiers who made it unteers of the H&R MFRC to be part experienced what it was like at Vimy poem by Tony Peneff. After the land sur- home to their families, life was dif- of such a heartwarming event. It’s Ridge on April 9, 1917. On Sunday, April rounding the ridge had been devastated, ferent. What they had been part of critical that moments in history that 9, 2017, the 36 Canadian Brigade group a soldier, Leslie Miller, came upon a changed part of them, and in turn have shaped our country continue to (NS) Band and the First Battalion Nova half buried oak tree, among the vacant changed their family. When the victory be commemorated; it’s equally critical Scotia Highlanders North Pipes and plains. He took acorns from the tree, as parades were over and the medals were to recognize all those who have helped Drums hosted Vimy 100, a concert hon- a memento of the victory, and planted tucked away to keep from tarnishing, define what it means to be Canadian. ouring the centennial anniversary of them at his farm back home in Ontario. where was the support? It is sadden- A final message: Although times have Canada’s victory at Vimy Ridge. Although no oaks from battle remain at ing to think of the heartbreak, chal- changed, the importance of military Emceed by Liz Rigney, the 90-min- the ridge, several of these oak trees still lenges, fears, and obstacles that military families has not. The H&R MFRC was ute concert took the standing room stand tall, thriving on nutrients from families dealt with, sometimes silently, established 30 years ago and our mis- only crowd at the Paul O’Regan Hall Canadian soil on that farm in Ontario. sometimes all alone. sion remains the same: to strengthen through the battle on the ridge with Throughout the performance, pro- The Canadian Patriotic Fund was the well-being of all those who share the facts, relatives’ recollections, and song. jected on three large screens behind the a private organization that raised unique experience of military life. For Recognized in the crowd were 10 vet- bands, were lyrics to poems and songs money to support soldiers’ families, but more information, please connect with erans from Camp Hill, who drew great along with photos from the era. As the back then it was only in its infancy. So us: 902-427-7788, www.facebook.com/ applause and praise from the audience. images of soldiers flashed up on the celebrating 100 years of the victory at HalifaxRegionMFRC, www.halifaxmfrc. Throughout the concert, the music screen, their faces made the war real. Vimy Ridge is certainly something to ca or visit us at our Halifax, Shearwater stirred up many emotions. During Oh Some onlookers standing in the Paul commemorate; celebrating the strength or Sydney site. Canada, the spectators collectively O’Regan Hall were aware of stories told and resilience of military families is Malheureusement, la traduction en stood tall and proud. The audience sang to them when they were young, of steal- also worthy of honouring. Français de cet article n’était pas prête along to songs like It’s a Long Way to ing pigs for a unit feast, discovering And with God Save the Queen¸ for à temps pour la publication. S’il vous Tipperary and I’m Dreaming of Home. their great grandfather’s dog tags in an many, the tears remained and the sense plaît visitez : www.halifaxmfrc.ca pour While the pipes and drums played old tin buried behind a record player in of pride was overwhelming. The crowd l’article traduit. Vimy Ridge centenary France thanks Canada

Five replica aircraft from Vimy Flight fly past the Canadian National Vimy Memori- al during the signature ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Canadian flags fly proudly in Givenchy, France, to commemorate the 100th Anni- Ridge in Vimy, France on April 9, 2017. versary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. MCPL JENNIFER KUSCHE, CANADIAN FORCES COMBAT CAMERA MCPL JENNIFER KUSCHE, MCpl Jennifer Kusche, CANADIAN FORCES COMBAT CAMERA May 1, 2017 TRIDENT News 15 Battle of the Atlantic

The crew of HMCS Sackville work to maintain the ship, the last remaining of Canada’s Second World War fleet. SUBMITTED Promoting Navy heritage in Halifax: HMCS Sackville

By Peter Stoffer Department of National Defence [our Getting those men and material to Eu- As a Dutch-born Canadian whose CNMT good friends in the Royal Canadian rope was essential to have a successful parents were liberated by Canada and Navy], Sackville remains a beacon of conclusion to the war. her Allies during the Second World War, Canada’s Naval Memorial, the dignity and respect for all those who Battle of the Atlantic Place will be a I am very proud and honoured to be a corvette K181 by the name of HMCS served and gave their lives in the fight dramatic architectural presence in a trustee of Sackville. I encourage all Ca- Sackville, has her berth in the historic for freedom. prime location on Halifax’s waterfront. nadians to get behind this magnificent garrison city of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Which brings me to the subject of Personally, I believe it will be to Canada project so that future generations can She is the last of those tremendous ves- the Battle of the Atlantic Place. This what the Sydney Opera house is to Aus- honour and pay respect to those heroes sels that protected the shipping lanes extraordinary vision to permanently tralia. Visible from and around the har- of the past. To get involved or for fur- and convoys in the North Atlantic dur- house Canada’s Naval Memorial in a bour, and with extensive harbour views, ther information, please contact www. ing the Second World War. stunning iconic building in Halifax, will Battle of the Atlantic Place will deliver an battleoftheatlanticplace.ca Years ago this ship was to be scrapped be a truly outstanding tribute to all the innovative, immersive, story-driven and Peter Stoffer represented the federal and, if it was not for the vision and men and women who served abroad and emotional journey for guests who will riding of Sackville-Eastern Shore for 18 determination of some very capable here at home. themselves become part of the story. This years. He currently serves on the Board people, she would have been lost to the The Battle of the Atlantic was the is not just a Nova Scotia or East Coast of Directors for the Canadian Naval history books. Today, over 1,000 people longest battle during the Second World story. This was national historic Cana- Memorial Trust, which owns and oper- from across Canada have become trust- War, lasting from 1939 to 1945. Many dian event that changed Canada forever. ates HMCS Sackville, Canada’s Naval ees of the Sackville and work very hard historians, prime ministers of the day All Canadians — and for that matter Memorial. to not only keep her in tip-top shape, and others have stated that if it was not the world — need to not only remember Promoting Navy Heritage in Halifax but also ensure future generations have for the sea lanes being open to allow the what a nation of 11 million was able to first appeared in the Vol 23 Issue 9, Octo- the opportunity to visit and learn about many convoys to go from Canada and do, but also pay homage to all those who ber 2016 issue of Esprit de corps and has Canada’s naval history. Newfoundland and Labrador to Great willingly gave up their lives so that we, been re-printed with the kind permission Along with the cooperation of the Britain, the war would have been lost. today, may all be free. of the publisher. 16 TRIDENT News May 1, 2017 HMCS Sackville: Commemoration, celebration

By Cdr (ret’d) Len Canfield CNMT

HMCS Sackville will be front and cen- tre during Canada’s 150th anniversary celebrations in 2017 including events and activities to commemorate the piv- otal Battle of the Atlantic (BOA) during the Second World War. The volunteer Canadian Naval Me- morial Trust (CNMT) that maintains and operates Sackville is supporting a number of activities during Battle of the Atlantic Week. These included the BOA concert at the Central Library, Halifax April 30 that featured the Stad- acona Band performing wartime and contemporary music; the BOA dinner at CFB Halifax Wardroom Officers’ Mess May 5, and the BOA committal service aboard HMCS Montreal on Battle of the Atlantic Sunday, May 7. The iconic Sackville, commissioned in 1941 and designated Canada’s Naval Memorial in 1985, commemorates all those who made the ultimate sacrifice and those who have served and continue to serve at sea. She is the last of the Allies’ 269 , including 123 that served in the Royal Canadian Navy that helped ensure victory at sea during the longest battle (1939-1945) of the Second World War. HMCS Sackville Capt(N) (ret’d) Bryan Elson, past Chair of the CNMT says preservation for various events and activities includ- In March, George Borgal and Nancy CNMT Board member and a former of the 76-year-old Sackville including ing an anticipated increase in visitors Margeson of the BOAP Working Group long-term Member of Parliament for a required docking remains a priority, to the waterfront during the visit of Tall made a presentation to the Community Sackville-Eastern Shore. He comments, supported by Maritime Forces Atlantic Ships 2017 July 29-August 1 and other Planning and Economic Development “…this (BOAP) is not just a Nova Scotia that has undertaken to update the previ- 2017 anniversary celebrations. Committee (CPED) of Halifax Council or East Coast story…this was a national ous internal hull survey. The popular duty trustees and seeking financial support for the proj- historic Canadian event that changed In preparation for an active summer guides program to provide increased ect. The architecturally striking struc- Canada forever… (and) I encourage all at Sackville’s downtown berth at Sack- visitor experience will be continued ture on the historic Halifax waterfront Canadians to get behind this magnifi- ville Landing, LCdr (ret’d) Jim Reddy, this year. In the meantime planning will embody Sackville. cent project so that future generations commanding officer and ship’s crew continues for Battle of the Atlantic Included in the CPED presentation can honour and pay respect to those have been busy ‘sprucing up the ship’ Place (BOAP). was a video featuring Peter Stoffer, a heroes of the past.”

Canada and the Battle of the Atlantic

By CPO1 (ret’d) Pat Devenish Atlantic. It commenced on day one of which leader was most prominent in the storm in the Gulf of St Lawrence. the Second World War; September 3,1939 Allied victory in the Second World War The Second World War’s longest single and ended with Germany’s uncondition- but few will argue that the most impor- HMCS Margaree campaign occurred right off our door- al surrender on May 8, 1945. Many have tant campaign in the European war was On October 20, 1940, the destroyer steps in what was called the Battle of the discussed which battle, which campaign, the Battle of the Atlantic. HMCS Margaree inexplicably turned into Royal Canadian Navy ships and per- the path of the lead freighter while the sonnel lost in the Second World War: convoy was 400 miles off the Irish coast. The freighter’s bow cut Margaree in half HMCS Fraser at the bridge with the forward end sinking On June 25, 1940, the destroyers HMC immediately and the stern section sinking Ships Fraser and Restigouche were overnight. 142 crew members were lost. ordered to stand off the French coast in the Bay of Biscay to evacuate civilians HMCS Otter after the German invasion of France. On March 26, 1941, the Armed Yacht In the melee, Fraser collided with HMS HMCS Otter, while awaiting the arrival Calcutta severing Fraser just forward of of a British submarine off Sambro her bridge. Fraser sank along with 47 of Head mysteriously and very quickly her crew and 19 of Calcutta’s crew. burned to the water line. Though the bulk of the crew made it into the water HMCS Bras d’Or and 22 survived, 19 more crew members On October 19, 1940, the auxiliary were lost or succumbed to exposure. HMCS Bras d’Or and her HMCS Athabaskan crew of 40 simply disappeared during a Continued on page 17 May 1, 2017 TRIDENT News 17 Canada and the Battle of the Atlantic...

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HMCS Levis While escorting convoy SC-44 in the early morning of September 19, 1941, the corvette HMCS Levis was struck port side, forward of the bridge, by a torpedo fired from U-74 off the east coast of Greenland. Levis lost 18 of her crew.

HMCS Windflower While escorting convoy SC 58 the morning of December 7, 1941, the cor- HMCS Louisbourg HMCS Weyburn vette HMCS Windflower collided with the Dutch freighter Zypenburg in heavy Africa, the corvette HMCS Weyburn most of her off watch crew was lost. Vessels deemed total losses: fog off the Grand Banks. Though Zypen- struck a mine midship port side laid by burg remained behind rescuing survi- U-118 a few weeks earlier. HMCS Skeena HMCS Ypres vors, Windflower lost 23 of her crew. While sitting out a storm at anchor On May 12, 1941 while guarding the HMCS St. Croix off Iceland’s rocky west coast on Octo- submarine nets off Halifax harbour, the HMCS Spikenard On September 20, 1943, the destroyer ber 25, 1944, the destroyer HMCS Skeena British battleship Repulse accidentally While escorting convoy SC 67, south HMCS St. Croix became the first Allied dragged her anchor grounding on the rammed the Battle class trawler HMCS of Iceland, late in the evening on Febru- victim of the new German torpedo; the rocky bottom. Gale force winds of over Ypres. Though sunk, all of her crew ary 10, 1942, the corvette HMCS Spike- GNAT (short for German Naval Acous- 100 mph and confusion surrounding an survived. nard and the Norwegian freighter Heina tic Torpedo) fired by U-305 southeast Abandon Ship order lead to the deaths were both struck by torpedoes fired from of Greenland. By the time the convoy of 15 of Skeena’s crew. HMCS Adversus U-136. Spikenard sank in less than four reached Liverpool, just one survivor of On December 20, 1941 after running minutes. The loss was not discovered un- the crew of 149 survived after the RN frig- HMCS Shawinigan aground during a blizzard off Liverpool, til the next morning and the RN corvette ate HMS Inchen, assigned to pick up sur- On November 24, 1944 after escort- all of the crew of the ex-RCMP Patrol HMS Gentian found just eight survivors. vivors, was herself sunk two days later. ing the passenger ferry Burgeo into vessel HMCS Adversus made it safely to Port-aux-Basques, the corvette HMCS shore but the vessel was lost. HMCS Raccoon HMCS Chedabucto Shawinigan was torpedoed and sunk by On September 7, 1942, while escorting Early on the morning of October 21, U-1228. The entire crew of 91 was lost as HMCS Saguenay convoy QS 33 from City to Syd- 1943, the minesweeper HMCS Chedabucto the torpedo struck Shawinigan stern-on On November 15, 1942 off Cape Race ney, the Armed Yacht HMCS Raccoon collided with the British cable layer Lord causing her to sink quickly. Newfoundland, the destroyer HMCS Sa- disappeared after being hit by two torpe- Kelvin in heavy fog near Rimouski. Only guenay was accidentally rammed by the does from U-165 near Cap des Rosiers on one crew member of Chedabucto was lost. HMCS Clayoquot Panamanian freighter Azra losing her Quebec’s Gaspe peninsula. The crew of On Christmas Eve 1944 after an stern when her depth charges exploded. 37 was never seen again. HMCS Athabaskan inbound Liberty Ship reported striking On the night of April 28-29, 1944, a mine off Sambro Head, the mine- HMCS Columbia HMCS Charlottetown the destroyers HMC Ships Haida and sweeper HMCS Clayoquot was sent out On February 25, 1944, the destroyer On September 11, 1942, the corvette Athabaskan chased down two German to investigate and in turn was struck in HMCS Columbia touched bottom off HMCS Charlottetown quickly sank after destroyers patrolling the French coast the stern by a torpedo from U-806. The Motion Bay, Nfld during an extremely two torpedoes from U-517 punctured her near Brest France. Early in the morning ensuing explosion caused the loss of foggy transit. She was eventually towed starboard side. Charlottetown had been on April 29, a torpedo from one of the eight of Clayoquot’s crew. to Liverpool, NS where she would live running ahead of convoy SQ 35 sailing German ships struck Athabaskan’s port her life out as an ammunition hulk. from to Sydney at the time side. Losing power and slowing, a second HMCS Trentonian and this whole spectacle took place explosion, suspected to be Athabaskan’s On the afternoon of February 22, 1945, HMCS Chebogue as the residents of Cap-Chat, Quebec aft magazine, doomed the ship causing while escorting convoy BTC 76 from On October 4, 1944 after being torpe- watched. Only 10 of her crew were lost. her to sink in under three minutes. Antwerp to the Thames estuary, the cor- doed in the mid-Atlantic by U-1227 and vette HMCS Trentonian was struck aft losing seven of her crew, the HMCS Ottawa HMCS Valleyfield on the stbd side by a torpedo fired from HMCS Chebogue made landfall near On September 13, 1942 the destroyer Late in the evening of May 6, 1944 U-1004 with the loss of six crew. Wales but promptly sank in a gale. HMCS Ottawa was hit in the bow by a after turning over westbound convoy torpedo fired by U-91. Fifteen minutes ONM 243 to the Western Local Escort HMCS Guysborough HMCS Magog later, U-91 fired another torpedo into Ot- Group south of Newfoundland’s Avalon On March 17, 1945 after a fuelling stop On October 14, 1944 off Pointe-des- tawa, which cut the ship in half. Aside Peninsula, the frigate HMCS Valleyfield in the , the minesweeper HMCS Monts, Quebec, the frigate HMCS from 119 of her own crew, also lost were was torpedoed by U-548, breaking in Guysborough was struck by a torpedo Magog lost 50 feet of her stern from a six RN and 22 merchant seaman picked half, sinking in less than four minutes fired from U-878. Unfortunately, 45 min- torpedo fired from U-1223. Her hulk was up from sinking ships over the days with the loss of 125 men. utes later, U-878 fired another torpedo towed to Quebec City as scrap. leading up to Ottawa’s demise. into Guysborough causing her to sink HMCS Regina in short order. Only two crew were lost 29th Motor Torpedo Boat Flotilla HMCS Louisburg On August 8, 1944 as the lone escort but in the 19 hours following until their In Ostende harbour, Belgium on The corvette HMCS Louisburg carries of a re-supply convoy to the Normandy rescue the next day, 49 more succumbed February 14, 1945 at 4:30 p.m., a welder’s the unique distinction of being the only coast, the corvette, HMCS Regina was to their injuries or exposure. spark set the surface of the water ablaze RCN vessel lost to enemy aircraft. On struck by an acoustic torpedo from U-667 where the 29th Motor Torpedo Boat Flo- February 6, 1943, while escorting a con- sinking, quite literally by eyewitness HMCS Esquimalt tilla was based. By the evening, 12 boats voy out of to carry supplies accounts, in seconds. The only survivors Late in the evening of April 15, 1945 had been burned out and 60 sailors to the Allied armies fighting in North were the 63 men on the upper decks. while conducting minesweeping and killed, 26 RCN and 35 RN. Africa, Louisburg was struck on her anti-submarine patrols off Halifax har- port side by a torpedo launched from HMCS Alberni bour, the minesweeper HMCS Esquimalt HMCS Teme marauding Italian aircraft. Only 48 of Just after the lunchtime pipe Hands was torpedoed and sunk off Sambro On March 29, 1945, the frigate HMCS her crew of 88 were picked up. to dinner on August 21, 1944 and while Island by U-190 with the loss of 44 of her Teme was torpedoed by U-246 while transiting the English Channel near crew. Striking her stern on, the torpedo escorting coastal convoy BTC 111 off HMCS Weyburn the , the old corvette obliterated the entire aft end of the ship Lands End. Losing 60 feet of her stern On February 22, 1943, shortly after HMCS Alberni was struck by an acous- and it sank in less than four minutes. Es- and four of her crew, she was towed to taking up station on the port side of tic torpedo from U-480 on her port side quimalt was the last RCN vessel lost to Falmouth, England and declared a war convoy MKS 8 taking supplies to North aft. Sinking in less than 20 seconds, enemy action in the Second World War. loss. 18 TRIDENT Sports May 1, 2017

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The first annual MARLANT Navy Bike Ride will take place in Shearwater on Friday, This map shows the route for the MARLANT Navy Bike Ride, along the Shearwater June 2. Flyer Trail and Salt Marsh Trail. MEGHAN FASH/PSP HALIFAX SUBMITTED

CPO1 Mosher said of the decision to keep riders off of roads or highways MARLANT Navy Bike Ride for the course. It’s meant to keep com- fort levels high for those who aren’t used to riding in a group or on the shoulder of a road, and also to stress open to all skill levels that the event is open to cyclists of any skill level. By Ryan Melanson that runs through downtown Ottawa one of the organizers of the Bike Ride, The trails, which will also be open Trident Staff and Gatineau. Because of a number of who is a cycling enthusiast himself in to the public during the race, provide existing HRM activities scheduled for his free time. a scenic route in an open-fresh air Formation Halifax’s newest annual that Victoria Day weekend, including The 6km and 15km routes will take environment. The entire course can fitness event is fast approaching, with the Bluenose Marathon, the later date cyclists along the Shearwater Flyers be completed on a road bike rather the very first MARLANT Navy Bike was chosen for the local version of the Trail, while the longer 30km option will than a mountain bike, but riders are Ride set for Friday, June 2, beginning event. Registration is free, and open to see riders continue along the Salt Marsh warned that the advanced 30km route at the Shearwater Fitness and Sports all Regular or Reserve Force, retired Trail towards Lawrencetown. All three may include more difficult terrain and Centre and with 6km, 15km and 30km CAF members, DND and NPF person- routes will return to the Fitness and stronger winds on the Salt Marsh trail. routes to choose from. nel. Sports Centre for the finish line, where Participants are advised that patch The MARLANT ride is being estab- “We’ve got a great plan for the Bike there will be prizes, drinks and food for kits, spare tubes and pumps could be lished as a satellite event alongside Ride, and I think it’s a great option to participants. required, in addition to other neces- the larger Navy Bike Ride, which is get out there and participate and get “The first thing we wanted to keep sary items like a helmet, water and also taking place for the first time this some exercise,” said CPO1 Sifton Mosh- in mind was safety, and we wanted snacks. year on Sunday, May 20, with a course er, the BAdm Chief Petty Officer and everyone to be able to participate,” Organizers are currently expecting up to 150 participants for the inau- gural event, with nearly 100 pre-sale jerseys already sold, which should make for an impressive show of Navy pride as the cyclists get underway in matching colours on the morning of June 2. Jerseys can be pre-ordered and delivered in time for the event until May 11, though they can still be ordered after May 11 to be received at a later date. Those who have ques- tions or want to purchase a jersey can contact CPO1 Mosher at Sifton. [email protected] or LCdr Kray Robichaud at Kray.Robichaud@forces. gc.ca. To register for the Bike Ride for free, go to http://www.planetreg. com/E412121315208878, or speak to PSP staff at any of the three base gyms. Those interested can also visit the official site for the Ottawa event at Navybikeride.ca 130545 May 1, 2017 TRIDENT Sports 19

The CFB Halifax Mariners took on CFB Trenton in the finals of the 2017 CAF Men’s Basketball Championship, held in Borden from April 8-12. AVR RACHAEL ALLEN/BORDEN IMAGERY

Mariners Pushups on the bridge take silver at Men’s Basketball Nationals

By Ryan Melanson The silver win is step up from the Trident Staff team’s record at the 2016 Nationals, but just short of the gold medal they The CFB Halifax Mariners recently hoped to take home after Champion- brought home the silver medal from ship victories in 2011,2012,2013 and the CAF Men’s Basketball National 2014. Championship, held from April 8-12 at Through the rest of the tourna- CFB Borden. They fell in the Champi- ment, the Mariners took victories over onship game to the team from Trenton, teams from Edmonton (75-72), Esqui- representing the Ontario region, by malt (62-35), and Trenton (59-30), with a score of 69-63, with Capt Nic Leger game MVP awards won by Lt(N) Cody SLt Titus Villegas works out on the bridge of HMCS Moncton during the transit to being named Halifax’s MVP for the Brown, Pte Ryer Jonathan, and Cpl the next port during NEPTUNE TRIDENT on April 7, 2017. game. Jonathan Wilson. CPL RYAN MOULTON, FIS 20 TRIDENT Sports May 1, 2017

Canada’s 2017 Invictus Team recently got together for a week-long training camp in British Columbia in preparation for the 2017 Invictus Games this fall in Toronto. SUBMITTED Halifax Med Tech on road to 2017 Invictus Games

By Ryan Melanson up to 500 participants from 15 different Forces at the end of this year. This puts at the camp. Trident Staff countries expected to compete. All par- her in a different position than some “Everybody just gets it. It’s a great ticipants are serving or retired military athletes on the Invictus team who have group of people to be around,” she said. Canada’s 2017 Invictus Games ath- members who have overcome an injury already moved away from life in the Now, back in Halifax, Sgt Miller will letes recently wrapped up their first or illness to participate in sport. Sgt military. keep training with a seven-week plan week-long national training camp in Miller said she took an interest in the “Because I’m still serving and wear- put together by her Invictus coaches, de- Victoria, BC, and one of Formation games last year, heard more about it ing the uniform everyday, I haven’t ex- signed to keep her skills improving up Halifax’s Invictus athletes says it was through events with Soldier On, and perienced yet that less of camaraderie to the next Team Canada training camp thrilling to meet the other members of took a chance on sending in an applica- and loss of identity that affects so many in Kingston, Ontario, which takes place Team Canada and begin ramping up her tion. people when they leave the forces,” she in June. Each team member’s goal is to training. The team is preparing for this It’s not just one injury or illness that said. make as much progress as possible and year’s games, which are being held from she’s had overcome to become an Invic- “It was hard for me to really feel push themselves towards excellence in September 23-30 in Toronto. tus athlete, but a variety. She’s battled like a part of the team or a member of their sport, but fierce competitiveness “It was intense and there were long, mental illness and PTSD, underwent Invictus until I got to the training camp. isn’t something that comes strongly hard days, but we had some great coach- spinal fusion for a broken back, and had That’s when it hit home for me.” into play at the Invictus Games, even es and it was wonderful to meet so many surgery last summer after suffering a She said it was refreshing to be in a between rival nations. The games are people who were like-minded and ready broken hip. Going through these diffi- judgment-free environment with people about celebrating the resilience and the to get to work,” said Sgt Jessica Miller, a cult recovery processes, she said, is part who have a different range of abilities, achievements of each participant who med tech with CF H Svcs (A), who’ll be of what spurred her on better herself and where nobody looks twice at some- has overcome obstacles to compete. competing in the shot put, discuss and physically and mentally and seek out one using a wheelchair or a prosthetic “It’s not so much about winning med- indoor rowing events during the games. opportunities like the Invictus Games. limb. A number of team members had als or anything like that. It’s about the The Invictus Games is a multi-sport, Sgt Miller has been in the CAF for 20 already connected on social media be- journey and the progress, and how far international competition entering its years, and though still working at CF forehand, and close bonds were quickly you’ll have come by the time the games fourth year as an annual event, with H Svcs (A), she’ll be releasing from the formed when the group came together are over,” Sgt Miller said. Navy Tridents Triathlon

By PO2 Beth Fellows primed for everyone from beginners Shearwater gym with the pool portion out almost every day there’s something Stadacona Band of the RCN to seasoned triathlon veterans. Three for the triathlons starting in the pool; a for everyone of every level. Contact formats make it easy for you to choose perfect location for those committing to Club President Patrick Lavigne at pat- Everyone has a bucket list. Some your distance of choice with:the tri- their first race. Then the bike portion is [email protected] for more club people have lists that involve far a-tri, consisting of a 300 meter swim, completely located on the base; mak- details. away places, some have some that 10 kilometre bike and a 2.5 kilometre ing for minimal vehicular traffic and Sign up for the race prior to May involve jumping out of perfectly good runthe sprint distance, a 750 meter then finally the run goes onto the scenic 15 to save $10 off your entrance fee. airplanes. Some want to complete a swim, 20 kilometre bike and 5 kilometre Flyer trail. Have more questions or want to be triathlon. Why not commit to ‘tri’ and runand lastly for those who do not want First time participants can opt in for part of our amazing volunteer team? sign up for the Navy Tridents Triath- to get wet, we offer the duathlon option a medal commemorating their achieve- Check out https://raceroster.com/ lon, June 4, held at 12 Wing Shearwa- that starts with a 2.5 kilometre run, 20 ment in style. events/2017/11025/tridents-triathlon- ter? kilometre bike and back for a five-kilo- Don’t know where to start for train- and-duathlon or email race coordinator A race open to the CAF and civil- metre run to finish your race. ing? Why not sign up for the Tridents Cyrus John at [email protected] ian communities this race is perfectly The race takes place at the 12 Wing Triathlon Team? With options to work See you there! May 1, 2017 TRIDENT Sports 21 NHL Trivia Fitness

By Stephen Stone and Tom Thomson 32 games: 24 wins and eight ties (1971- 72). Questions 14. Which position has won the great- 11. Sergei Makarov (Calgary Flames) and 1. Which team holds the record for est number of Calder Trophies? – age 31 (1989-90). The rules were most wins in one season? 15. Who holds the record for the most changed the next year to allow only 2. Which team holds the record for the consecutive games in an NHL career? those under 26 years of age before Sept. fewest wins in one season? 16. Which defenseman played the 15 of their rookie season to be eligible. 3. How many records does Wayne most consecutive games? 12. Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado sports Gretzky hold or share? 17. Which NHL player has earned the Avalanche) – age 18 (2013-14). 4. Who holds the record for most nickname Captain Canada? 13. Toronto Maple Leafs – 9. points in one game? 18. Who has scored the most power 14. Centre – 26. 5. What is a Gordie Howe Hat Trick? play goals in one season? 15. Doug Jarvis (Montreal Canadiens, 6. Which goaltender holds the record 19. Who scored the fastest hat trick in Washington Capitals, Hartford Whalers) updates for the greatest number of regular sea- an NHL game? – 964 (October 8, 1975-October 10, 1987). son games in one season? 20. Who holds the record for fastest Jarvis never missed a regular season 7. Which goaltender appeared in the three assists? game. By Trident Staff greatest number of regular season 16. Jay Boumeester (Florida Panthers, games in one season? Answers Calgary Flames, St. Louis Blues) – 737. Join PSP Community Recre- 8. Who holds the record for the most 1. Detroit Red Wings – 62 (1995-96). 17. Ryan Smyth (Edmonton Oilers). ation for pick-up basketball at assists by a goaltender in a single sea- 2. Washington Capitals – 8 (1974-75). Smyth played a record 90 games for the Shearwater Fitness, Sports and son? 3. 61. Hockey Canada and is the only player Recreation Centre. 9. Who holds the record for the most 4. Darryl Sittler, Toronto Maple Leafs to win gold in all of Olympics, World All equipment will be provided and short-handed goals in one game? – 10 (Feb. 7, 1976 vs Boston Bruins). Cup, World Championships (2x), World teams will be organized upon arrival. 10. Which NHL goaltender holds the 5. A goal, an assist and a fight in the Juniors and Spengler Cup. Smyth has Mondays and Wednesdays; 7 - 9pm. record for the longest undefeated streak same game. captained Canadian teams seven times. For more information, please call in one season? 6. Terry Sawchuk – 172 (eight teams). 18. Tim Kerr (Philadelphia Flyers) – 902-720-3463 11. Who is the oldest player to win the 7. Grant Fuhr (St. Louis Blues) – 79 34 (1985-86). The CFB Halifax Mariners Ball Calder Memorial Trophy as rookie of (1995-96). 19. Bill Mosienko ( Black Hockey team is looking for both the year? 8. Grant Fuhr (Edmonton Oilers) – 14 Hawks) – 21 seconds (March 23, 1952 vs Reg and Res force members to try 12. Who is the youngest player to win (1983-84). New York Rangers). out for the base team. The past two the Calder Trophy? 9. Theoren Fleury (Calgary Flames) – 20. Gus Bodnar (Chicago Black years, our team has won regionals 13. Which team has had the greatest 3 (March 9, 1991 vs St. Louis Blues) Hawks) – 21 seconds (March 23, 1952 vs and has made it to both National number of Calder Trophy winners? 10. Gerry Cheevers (Boston Bruins) – New York Rangers). finals only to lose to Quebec. It is our year this year and we need committed individuals for practices twice a week and at least 1 game a week. Timings TBC. Practices and league play will begin the end of Staying fit during a deployment April. For more information or to register your name on the distribu- tion list, please contact Jonathan Berg at [email protected] or 902-877-5882 In conjunction with the Navy Bike Ride, the RCN is also host- ing the Admiral’s Cup, the military category for the GPCG Medio Fondo, a 69.3km timed race taking place on Sunday, May 21, 2017, in Gatineau, QC. This event will be open for active CAF members (Reserve and Regu- lar), for which those registering will receive a 20% discount to the event. Awards and prizes will also be given out to the top three male and top three female military competitors. This is a great opportunity for CAF athletes to show their skills and ath- leticism through the sport of cycling. For more information, please call 902-427-1469 The Formation Halifax Wom- en’s Soccer team is looking for a coach for this upcoming season. Time commitment would be two practices a week and the occasional scrimmage. If interested, please reply to [email protected] with any soccer or coaching experi- ence you may have. Check out the Navy Tridents. Come and spin with us and see if you’d like to become a Trident. LS Claudine Levasseur works out on an elliptical trainer aboard HMCS Moncton during the transit to the next port during NEP- Tuesday mornings 6 – 7 a.m., STAD- TUNE TRIDENT on April 7, 2017. PLEX Gym Floor. For more informa- CPL RYAN MOULTON, FIS tion, call 902-721-8418. 22 TRIDENT Sports May 1, 2017

What's in a name? Au-delà du nom : Le recrutement par Name-blind recruitment comes CV anonyme arrive à la fonction publique Par de Secrétariat du Conseil du Le projet permettra de mettre à l’essai to the Government of Canada Trésor du Canada la technique dans certains processus d’embauche auprès des ministères By Treasury Board of Canada The pilot project will test the tech- Le gouvernement du Canada est suivants : la Défense nationale; Af- Secretariat nique in selected hiring processes déterminé à cultiver la diversité et faires mondiales Canada; Immigra- with the following departments: Na- l’inclusion dans la fonction publique en tion, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada; The Government of Canada is tional Defence, Global Affairs Canada; attirant, en embauchant et en dévelop- Services publics et Approvisionnement committed to strengthening diversity Immigration, Refugees and Citizen- pant l’éventail de gens compétents dont Canada; Environnement et Changement and inclusion in the public service by ship Canada; Public Services and on a besoin pour produire les meilleurs climatique Canada; et le Secrétariat du attracting, hiring and retaining the Procurement Canada; Environment résultats possibles pour les Canadiens. Conseil du Trésor du Canada. full range of talented people needed and Climate Change Canada; and the Afin de répondre aux besoins et aux « Le nom d’une personne ne devrait to deliver the best possible results for Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. attentes des Canadiens dans les années jamais constituer un obstacle à l’emploi. Canadians. "A person's name should never be a à venir, nous devons être un milieu de La diversité et l’inclusion en milieu de To meet the needs and expectations barrier to employment. Diversity and travail de choix pour les candidats les travail sont essentielles pour bâtir une of Canadians in the years ahead, we inclusion in the workplace is critical plus prometteurs et brillants de cette gé- fonction publique dynamique, novatrice need to be a workplace of choice for to building an energized, innovative nération et de la prochaine génération. et efficace qui sera en mesure de répondre the best and brightest of this genera- and effective public service that is Le président du Conseil du Tré- aux demandes de notre monde en per- tion, and the next one. better able to meet the demands of an sor, Scott Brison, et le ministre de pétuel changement. Je suis heureux de The President of the Treasury ever-changing world. I welcome this l’Immigration, des Réfugiés et de la Ci- pouvoir explorer de nouvelles façons de Board, the Honourable Scott Brison, opportunity to examine and explore toyenneté, l’honorable Ahmed Hussen, recruter les personnes talentueuses qui and the Minister of Immigration, new ways of recruiting top talent ont salué une initiative importante de la sont indispensables à une fonction pub- Refugees and Citizenship, the Hon- needed for a high-performing public Commission de la fonction publique du lique performante aux services de tous les ourable Ahmed Hussen, welcomed service that serves all Canadians,” Canada qui vise à vérifier la viabilité et Canadiens, » dit L’honorable Scott Brison, an important initiative by the Public said The Honourable Scott Brison, l’efficacité de l’application des tech- président du Conseil du Trésor. Service Commission of Canada to test President of the Treasury Board. niques de recrutement par CV anonyme « J’ai été enchanté d’apprendre que the sustainability and effectiveness of "I was very pleased to learn that the dans la fonction publique fédérale. le Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor et applying name-blind recruitment tech- Treasury Board Secretariat and the Appuyé par le Secrétariat du Con- la Commission de la fonction publique niques in the federal public service. Public Service Commission are acting seil du Trésor du Canada, le projet donnent suite à une idée présentée Supported by the Treasury Board on an idea delivered in a statement consistera à comparer la présélection dans une déclaration que j’ai faite au of Canada Secretariat, the project will that I made to Parliament last year. habituelle des candidats et une méthode Parlement l’année dernière. Le recrute- compare outcomes associated with Name-blind recruitment could help de présélection où les gestionnaires ne ment par CV anonyme pourrait faire en traditional screening of applicants ensure the public service reflects the connaissent pas le nom des candidats. sorte que la fonction publique reflète la with screening in which managers people it serves by helping to reduce Six ministères y prennent part. population qu’elle sert en permettant are blinded to applicants' names. Six any unconscious bias in the hiring La technique de recrutement par CV d’atténuer tout préjugé inconscient departments are taking part. process. I want to thank the Honorable anonyme est déjà appliquée dans plus- dans le processus d’embauche. Je tiens à The name-blind technique is already Scott Brison for his leadership as we ieurs organisations européennes dans le remercier l’honorable Scott Brison pour practised in a number of European or- move forward with this initiative,” but de réduire les préjugés inconscients son leadership dans la mise en œuvre de ganizations, including the British Civil said The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, dans le processus d’embauche, notam- cette initiative, » dit L’honorable Ahmed Service, with the aim of reducing any Minister of Immigration, Refugees ment à la fonction publique britan- Hussen, ministre de l’Immigration, des unconscious bias in the hiring process. and Citizenship. nique. Réfugiés et de la Citoyenneté.

Hawker Hurricane lands at Shearwater Aviation Museum

By Capt Peter D. Ryan A Hawker Hurricane Mk.1 Britain display at the museum is very 12 Wing Public Affairs Officer replica unveiling ceremony took important. place at the Shearwater Avia- “Our collection does not have many One man’s passion and a team of tion Museum on April 5, 2017. examples from the Second World War, volunteers spearheaded by 111 Wing The particular efforts of WO and this project gives us the ability to Royal Canadian Air Force Association Dave Rowe and Christine Hines, better interpret RCAF Station Dart- (RCAFA) has turned a dream into real- in making this display possible, mouth’s role within the broader con- ity adding a significant historical Sec- were recognized. The life-size flict”, said Hines.t ond World War aircraft to the museums model is now on display at the The full scale Hurricane replicates Battle of Britain display. museum. Admission is free and serial number P3670 which was one of It started four years ago when the is open to the public Mon-Fri the ten Hurricanes known to have flown Curator of the aviation museum ap- from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Satur- in No. 1 Squadron’s first encounter with proached 111 Wing for support. They days from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain on graciously offered to fully support the Photo: LS UPSHALL, 12 WING IMAG- August 26th 1940 and survive the epic purchase of the plans and materials to ING SERVICES battle. complete the replica Hawker Hurricane David Rowe and the other volunteers from funds put aside for future capital he had undertaken. However, sheer Merchant ships to help protect convoys were recently on hand for the official projects. Meanwhile, an anonymous do- determination and passion for history from long-range German aircraft”, unveiling and recognized for their nor in 2012, also a member of 111 Wing, fueled four years of hard work paid off. stated Dave Rowe. painstaking attention to detail in what who is now deceased offered to pay for A fitting tribute to Hawker Hurricanes During the Battle of Britain both the can only be described as an amazing the fiberglass replica donating $10,000. that played such an important role in Supermarine Spitfire and the Hurricane full-scale replica that is now proudly on Other groups and individuals also our history. were credited for their role in defend- display for all to see. stepped forward and the project took off “The first Hurricanes arrived at ing Britain against the Luftwaffe. It was Visitors can see the Hawker Hur- on a shoe string budget. Royal Canadian Air Force Station the Hurricane that scored the higher ricane at the Shearwater Aviation WO Dave Rowe, now retired from 406 Dartmouth (now 12 Wing Shearwater) number of victories, accounting for 55 Museum from Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. Squadron at 12 Wing Shearwater, is a in November 1939 where they played percent of the 1,733 German losses in - 5:00 p.m., and Saturday afternoons, 12- very talented scale-aircraft modeller an important role in the air defence of the Battles of Britain compared with 42 4:00 p.m. For more information, please who embraced the project and started Canada’s Atlantic sea approaches dur- percent by Spitfires. call the museum at (902) 720-1083, or building the replica in his garage. At ing the Second World War. The aircraft According to museum curator Chris- visit their website at www.shearwatera- first he didn’t know how big of a job was used onboard Catapult-Armed tine Hines, building on the Battle of viationmuseum.ns.ca. May 1, 2017 TRIDENT Sports 23 Atlantic Official Languages La troisième édition de la Semaine Week, May 15-19 des langues officielles de l’Atlantique Par Paul D. Landry qu’organise en ce moment le comité Directeur général régional, organisateur interministériel. Le By Paul D. Landry planned by the interdepartmental Région de l'Atlantique calendrier des évènements, qui re- Regional Director General, organizing committee. A full calendar groupera des activités adaptées aux Atlantic Region of events, which will include activities La troisième édition de la Semaine divers intérêts, vous sera communiqué to suit various interests, will be shared des langues officielles de l’Atlantique en avril. The 3rd Atlantic Official Languages with you in April. se déroulera du 15 au 19 mai 2017 sous Je vous lance également le défi Week will take place from May 15-19, I would also like to issue a challenge le theme Hello/Bonjour 150. En plus de d’organiser votre propre évènement du- 2017, with the theme Hello/Bonjour to you to plan your own event during souligner les célébrations qui auront rant la Semaine des langues officielles 150. In addition to highlighting this the Atlantic Official Languages Week. lieu cette année à l’occasion du 150e an- de l’Atlantique. Inspirez-vous de la liste year’s Canada 150 celebrations, the Get inspired with the attached list niversaire de la Confédération, le thème de suggestions ci-jointe, que vous pou- theme also pays tribute to the 150th an- of suggestions, which you can adjust rend hommage au 150e anniversaire de vez adapter selon vos besoins. J’attends niversary of section 133 of the Consti- to fit your needs. I look forward to l’article 133 de la Loi constitutionnelle, avec intérêt les initiatives développées tution Act, which established English hearing from you at the next federal selon lequel l’anglais et le français sont au sein de votre organisation à la pro- and French as the official languages of council meeting on May 12 on the devenus les langues officielles du Par- chaine rencontre du conseil fédéral le 12 the Parliament of Canada. initiatives you will have developed for lement du Canada. mai prochain. The Official Languages Week has your organization. Cette Semaine des langues of- Pour obtenir de plus amples rensei- been identified as a priority by the For more information about the 2017 ficielles a été désignée comme étant gnements sur la Semaine des langues Atlantic Federal Council. Therefore, Atlantic Official Languages Week, une priorité du Conseil fédéral de officielles de l’Atlantique 2017, veuillez I strongly invite you to encourage please contact Megan Macdonald l’Atlantique. Je vous invite fortement communiquer avec Megan Macdonald à employees to participate in the various at [email protected] or d’encourager les employés à partici- l’adresse [email protected] regional activities currently being 902‑370‑4488. per aux diverses activités régionales ou au 902‑370‑4488.

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