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Taking the shot LS Brandon Humphrey (right) and LS Jordan Park (left) currently deployed on board HMCS St. John’s in the Baltic Sea, perform live fire training with a .50 calibre heavy machine gun during Op REASSURANCE on April 13, 2018. CPL TONY CHAND, FIS

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149598 2 TRIDENT News April 30, 2018 RCN ships back in Halifax after unique West African deployment

By Ryan Melanson, started before the vessels even Trident Staff departed in February, with exchange officers from Ghana After nearly three months and Côte d’Ivoire accompany- away from home in the warm ing the RCN crews across the West African climate, the Atlantic. crews of HMC ships Summer- “We were really able to learn side and Kingston were quickly from each other. We saw how reintroduced to Halifax-style they do their work with these weather as they came along- types of operations, and they side Jetty NC on April 17. were able to see what we have Heavy rain and 60 km/h on our ships and how we con- wind gusts made for a cold duct our business for Maritime and wet return, but plenty of security,” LCdr Woodburn families, kids and even a few said. excited pets were still on hand The majority of those who to welcome the sailors home made up the two ships' com- after successfully carrying out panies were deploying and Op PROJECTION West Africa. operating in that area of the The mission was described world for the first time, while a as a strategic engagement few others, including LCdr Em- meant to support capacity ily Lambert, Summerside’s CO, building and foster relation- were returning after being a ships with partner navies, as part of the initial 2017 deploy- well as to engage at the com- ment. This year, she was able munity level, visiting and help- to bring familiarity with the ing out with manual labour region and the like-minded Na- tasks at schools, daycares and HMC ships Summerside and Kingston have a stormy welcome as they returned to Halifax from Op vies the RCN is working with, other locations in multiple PROJECTION West Africa on April 17. and she also further developed countries, including Cape MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA friendships and working rela- Verde, Senegal, Liberia, Cote tionships with some African d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Benin and Ghana. fore, but I still can’t describe how good crossing the Atlantic in an MCDV, he counterparts who she got to know The ships sailed from their final port it feels to be home. I’ve been waiting enjoyed being part of a smaller crew during last year’s trip. of call in Madeira in early April and for this day for a long time now,” said on the unique trip. The at-sea portion “And the RCN plans to continue arrived in Halifax about nine days SLt Joannie Martin-Labelle, one of of Op PROJECTION, which included sailing to the region for the next three later. the first off HMCS Kingston, who was the US-led Obangame Express exer- to five years, so we’ll become more It’s the type of deployment that greeted by kisses from both her boy- cise from March 22-27, saw Kingston familiar and this will become a more many have described as a trip of a friend, Lt(N) Sebastien Williamson, and Summerside, along with Dutch typical deployment for us. We’ve lifetime, but that doesn’t mean sailors and her puppy Merlin. and Belgian partners, lead exercises done a lot in these two years to build weren’t excited step off their respec- MS Joey Roberts, also a member with the Navies of Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, relationships with some of these like- tive ships and get reunited with loved of HMCS Kingston, came to the ship Ghana, Guinea, Sierra Leone and minded West African Navies, so it will ones. with sailing experience mainly on the Liberia. be very important to continue that “It was an incredible experience, larger Halifax-class frigates, but said “Bringing the other Navies over work,” she said. different than anything I’ve done be- once he adjusted to the bumpy ride of onto our ships was a highlight. We The community-focused portions of were teaching them some counter- the trip involved not only deliveries of piracy techniques, drug interdiction donations and lending a hand to local maneuvers and procedures, and there schools, but also plenty of meetings was a lot for us to gain as well in with community members and wel- passing that knowledge along,” MS coming of visitors on board the ships, Roberts said. with a special focus on meeting young Bird Construction LCdr Matthew Woodburn, Kings- women and promoting women’s rights 20 Duke Street ton’s Commanding Officer, echoed and equality. Suite 201 those comments. While the Cana- “That was very special to me and Bedford, NS dian ships served as a platform for my crew,” LCdr Lambert added. B4A 2Z5 exercises mainly focused on build- “We were able to pass on our stories 902.835.8205 ing capacity for the West African and hopefully help inspire some www.bird.ca personnel, he described an exchange young women and let them see that of cultures, ideas and best practices there are non-traditional jobs that 149596 that was beneficial all around. This they can aspire to.”

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MARLANT wears #jerseysforhumboldt

Military members and DND employees wear their #jerseysforhumboldt for the Humboldt Broncos community and the incident’s first responders during National Jersey Day on April 12, 2018 at HMC Dockyard Halifax. Members of HMCS Halifax man the rails and members and employees of Fleet Mainte- nance Facility Cape Scott stand on the jetty. MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA

Shearwater Flyers pay tribute to Humboldt

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HMCS St. John’s performs manoeuvres with other members of Standing NATO Maritime Group One while on Op REASSURANCE in the Baltic Sea, March 21, 2018. CPL TONY CHAND, FIS HMCS St. John’s participates in passing exercises with Danish, German, Latvian, Lithuanian, and Polish naval ships

By Capt Christopher Daniel, tion via flashing light, radio proce- Anti-Air Warfare, Anti-Submarine one here has enjoyed our time so far CJOC Public Affairs, and SLt Derek dure drills, or tactical and formation Warfare, and Anti-Surface Warfare. in the Baltic Sea, and we’re looking Frank, HMCS St. John’s UPAR maneuvering. It also includes more Standing NATO Maritime Group forward to working with additional advanced electronic and digital co- One (SNMG1) planned the majority nations throughout the remainder HMCS St. John’s participated in a operation including using electronic of the serials in this PASSEX, with of our deployment,” continued Cdr series of passing exercises (PASSEX) communications and target acquisi- contributions from the participating Noseworthy. with NATO Allies in the Baltic Sea tion. nations. The week-long exercise prac- St. John’s officially joined SNMG1 from March 14 to 22, 2018. “You have to be adaptable,” said LS ticed every aspect of warfare at sea. It on January 18, 2018 as part of Op Participating ships from other na- Nicole Fabella, a naval communicator also demonstrated NATO’s resolve by REASSURANCE, Canada’s support tions in the Alliance included HDMS aboard St. John’s. “Although we use continuing to exercise in and around to NATO assurance and deterrence Niels Juel from Denmark; FGS Erfurt the same codebook, the way in which the Baltic Sea. measures in Central and Eastern from Germany; P15 Selis from Lithu- countries train their communicators “Every time you get the chance to Europe. The deployment of an HMCS ania; LNS Skrunda and LNS Versaitis can be different, especially when oper- work alongside other navies is a privi- frigate in support of NATO assur- from Latvia; and ORP Generał Kazim- ating with navies that speak languag- lege. As part of SNMG1, our motto ance and deterrence measures pro- ierz Pułaski, ORP Generał Tadeusz es other than English. It is more about is Stronger Together,” said Cdr Gord vides Canada with the flexibility to Kościuszko, ORP Kaszub and ORP different styles than anything else.” Noseworthy, Commanding Officer of execute a range of missions across a Bałtyk from Poland. The PASSEX further enhanced the St. John’s. broad spectrum of operations in sup- PASSEX is an exercise conducted robust relationships between the “Time spent conducting operations port of the international effort in the by two or more navies to ensure that participating navies. The series pro- with Allies overseas helps increase region. These include surveillance they are able to communicate and vided an opportunity for NATO allies our knowledge of how our Allies and monitoring, regional defence and cooperate while operating at sea. The to continue building their strengths function, and therefore contributes diplomatic engagement, and capacity drills can be as basic as communica- in working together in the areas of to increased global security. Every- building.

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By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

The ’s oldest commissioned vessel, the tall ship HMCS Oriole, had an exception- ally busy and successful program through 2017. Under the command of LCdr Mike Wills, Oriole made the marathon 16,000 kilometre sail from Esquimalt to Halifax, including stops at 10 different Canadian cities as part of the Rendez-vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta. Through that period, the ship cycled through more than 300 crew- members, took 400 sea cadets and hundreds of other visitors for day sails, and while alongside, routinely welcomed more than 1,000 visitors on board each day. While transiting between ports, sailors dealt with 60 knot winds, 4-6 metre waves, multiple ripped sails and a host of other tech- nical difficulties. Capt(N) Jeff Hamiliton, Commander 5th Maritime Operations Group, presides over a Change of Command ceremony on April 16, Yet through it all, the six-month as LCdr Drew Foran (right) takes over HMCS Oriole from LCdr Mike Wills (left). program was carried out without CPL J.W.S. HOUCK, FIS any major setbacks, no shortages of supplies, and no injuries worse than a “This is a result of the senior everything that was sent their way, ship, following the completion of refit sprained ankle. members of the crew, who overcame and for that I’ll be forever grateful,” work, will be the 2018 Great Lakes said LCdr Wills, who handed over Deployment, where LCdr Foran and command of the ship to incoming his new crew will use Oriole as an out- CO LCdr Drew Foran at a ceremony reach tool to introduce Canadians to a in the Juno Tower Bridge on April piece of RCN history while showcas- 16. ing the skill and professionalism of Oriole is currently undergoing a those who sail in it. major refit at the Lunenburg ship- “It presents to Canadians the yard, including a full revamp of capabilities and competencies of the wiring and electrical systems and RCN at a very different level, and removal and refinishing of both a level that a lot of Canadians can masts, to prepare the ship for the relate to more easily than with our summer and beyond. Earlier work large modern ships,” said Capt(N) was also completed on the West Jeff Hamilton, CO of 5th Maritime Coast by SNC-Lavalin, to bring the Operations Group, who presided ship up to standards that were need- over the change of command cer- ed to carry out the extended sail to emony. Halifax. It wasn’t long ago that the “It also instills teamwork, disci- ship’s sailing future was in ques- pline and core mariner competen- tion, but after multiple inspections cies that are hard to get in today’s and risk assessments, RCN leader- world. Oriole helps us step back in ship committed the resources to time a bit, and reinforce the fact ensure Oriole, which was launched that the ocean environment hasn’t in 1921 and commissioned in 1952, changed - it remains harsh and un- will continue to sail for the foresee- forgiving.” able future. LCdr Foran thanked his chain “A lot of tough decisions were made of command, including Capt(N) prior to the Tall Ships Regatta in 2017, Hamilton, for allowing him the op- and I won’t forget the confidence that portunity to lead the ship through was placed in me and the ship,” said its Great Lakes program, as well as LCdr Wills, who will now return to LCdr Wills, for watching over Oriole Esquimalt to take command of the up to this point. With his new crew Naval Security Team. and soon a newly-refurbished ship As for the incoming CO, LCdr Fo- to sail in, he expressed confidence ran grew up in a military family, has that the successes Oriole saw in 2017 been sailing on tall ships since he was will continue through any future 14 years old, and said he’s thrilled programs. that his career path has led him to “We have some big shoes to fill, but take the reins of Oriole as his first in the short time since we’ve met, command. the crew has already shown me their “This is truly my dream job and I eagerness to learn and their drive. intend to give it my all,” he added. We have quite the adventure ahead of

149659 Next up for the nearly 100-year-old us,” he said. April 30, 2018 TRIDENT News 7 HMCS Fredericton team gearing up for charity bike ride across

By Ryan Melanson, recipients and their families, along Trident Staff the way. While most of the team members Over the past nine years, crews enjoy cycling on their own time, from HMCS Fredericton have raised they also began training together nearly $500,000 for the Children’s in early April in preparation for Wish Foundation New Brunswick the long-distance rides in August, chapter through the ship’s annual with PSP’s Matt MacKenzie leading Bike for Wishes fundraiser. It’s be- training sessions on stationary bikes come an important source of funds at the Shearwater gym. He said the for the organization, as well as a great focus for training has been on short, morale booster for the RCN sailors intense intervals. who take part each year. Now, as the “This is so they can be developing weather starts to warm up, they’re the power and strength they need for ready to do it once again. long distances, rather than the endur- This year, Fredericton has renamed ance training they’ll be doing on their its signature fundraiser, now known own time.” as Sailor for Wishes, but the intent As August gets closer, the sessions remains the same – to cycle 1,000 ki- will get more difficult, with longer lometres across the province of New bursts of sustained effort and shorter Brunswick, stopping at numerous rest periods. communities along the way to raise “We’ll keep progressively adding to much-needed funds for the Children’s it, trying to tailor the classes for what Wish Foundation. Members of the HMCS Fredericton Sailor for Wishes team train with a spin class at the team needs,” MacKenzie added. For the event’s tenth anniversary, the Shearwater gym on April 12. The fundraiser officially kicks off the crew hopes to top last years’ fun- Photo: Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff on August 6; the team will make their draising total, which set a new high way through the province, and wrap mark of $77,000. The team will split up into two mocto, Saint John and more. Fund- up in the ship’s namesake city on “This year, our goal is to raise about groups of 10, each biking a differ- raisers are held in each community August 11, with closing ceremonies $100,000, which would work out to be ent route across the province, with at grocery stores or other local taking place at Officers’ Square in about 10 wishes granted for kids,” said stops at communities including businesses, and members will also downtown Fredericton. Stay tuned for Lt(N) Ian Daniels, the lead organizer Bathurst, Miramichi, Caraquet, meet with Children’s Wish founda- more information on how to support for the 2018 Sailor for Wishes team. Campbellton, Moncton, Sussex, Oro- tion representatives, including Wish the team as August approaches.

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MS Lisa Benedetto LS Ryan Wall Lt(N) Ian Daniels Hometown: Fredericton, New Hometown: Oromocto, New Brunswick Hometown: Halifax, Nova Scotia Brunswick Occupation: Steward Occupation: Combat Systems Engineering Officer Occupation: Naval Communicator Why did you Why did you join the Sailor for Wishes team? Why did you join the Sailor “I’m a cyclist myself; I bike to and from work every day. join the Sailor for Wishes I saw an opportunity to join the team and do some good for Wishes team? work for Children’s Wish. I’m looking forward to seeing team? “I used to some areas of New Brunswick that I’ve never been to “Being from take part in before.” Fredericton Children’s Wish originally, I’m Foundation What does being a sailor mean to you? excited to be part parades when I “It means to serve Canada by helping the country of something was younger, so I achieve its goals through the Navy, and also to help my Lt(N) Ian Daniels that’s going to know the orga- fellow sailors achieve their own personal goals.” RYAN MELANSON, help out children nization, and I TRIDENT STAFF across from New thought it would Brunswick. I be a great to LS Ryan Wall can’t wait to be MS Lisa Benedetto challenge to take RYAN MELANSON, there and I hope RYAN MELANSON, on. I’m going to TRIDENT STAFF I get to see lots TRIDENT STAFF do everything I of New Bruns- can to support the cause.” wickers out to support us.” What does being a sailor mean to To Rent or List an Apartment, House, Condo, or Flat. What does being a sailor mean to you? For Help Finding a New Home. you? “For me, it’s about serving my Office: 902-435-0368 • Fax: 902-405-9762 “It means being able to contribute country and doing what I can to make to my country, being able to see the it a safe place for my future kids and [email protected] • [email protected] world, and doing something that will others to grow up in.” www.HomeFindersHfx.com make my family proud.” 149606 April 30, 2018 TRIDENT News 9 Sailors’ training saves a life

By Peter Mallett, ford Lanes to get the cashier to The Lookout Staff call 911. Amidst all the chaos, OS Four Royal Canadian Navy Lapointe stood by the victim as sailors put their life-saving a measure of protection until skills to action on the evening the police and ambulance were of March 17 that resulted in on scene. saving the life of a civilian. Constable Matt Baker of After a few leisurely frames the Westshore RCMP said the of bowling at the Langford sailors’ trust in each other, Bowling Lanes, OS Hubert and their military and first aid Desbiens and LS Alexandre training, helped the victim and Bujold-Foisy left the building the situation that night. for the parking lot, followed a “There was a couple times few minutes later by OS Chris- it was touch and go; without topher Hachez and OS Frederic their quick thinking, without Lapointe, who had stopped to their communication and pay for the games. their skill, there’s a very good There the sailors encoun- chance that man could have tered two men in a fight. Ac- died,” he said. “So we want to cording to Westshore RCMP, it say thank you to them.” was the result of an argument Two days later, police ar- that turned violent, with one rested a 20-year-old male in man allegedly stabbing the connection with the stabbing. other. He is charged with aggravated The wounds were so severe assault. RCMP said the accused a fan of blood sprayed across and victim were known to each the tarmac. Realizing the LS Bujold-Foisy (left) and OS Hachez (right,) crewmembers of HMCS Vancouver, were two of four other. victim was in desperate straits, RCN members who intervened in a stabbing on March 17, 2018 in Langford, BC. According to Westshore OS Desbiens and OS Hachez MCPL BRENT KENNY, MARPAC IMAGING SERVICES RCMP, the victim is in stable rushed to the man and started but serious condition. first aid. Drawing from their training, need to do something more, there’s wounds than what we expected we LS Alexandre Bujold-Foisy and OS one sailor took off his sweater and something else going on,’” said OS started taking off our clothes and Christopher Hachez are currently wrapped it around the victim’s arm Desbiens. using them as bandages,” said OS sailing in HMCS Vancouver on Opera- as a tourniquet. Together they put The two sailors did a full review of Hachez. “We were always giving him tion Projection, a three-month patrol the man into the recovery position to the victim’s body looking for more some information to keep him awake, in the Indo Asia-Pacific region. OS ensure he could breathe. wounds. They discovered another one and kept pressure on his wounds.” Frederic Lapointe serves in HMCS “The victim kind of passed out for in the man's chest. As the two sailors were doing first Regina. OS Hubert Desbiens is on a like five seconds, and I thought: We “Once we figured out he had more aid, LS Bujold-Foisy, ran back to Lang- dive course at CFB Esquimalt.

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By Virginia Beaton, Trident Staff

The quarterly MARLANT/Joint Task Force Atlantic (JTFA) Honours and Awards ceremony took place on April 12, 2018. Before the awards were presented, master of ceremonies Greg Mullen announced a minute of silence to ac- knowledge the people who died in the crash in Humboldt, Sakatchewan. Following that, Mullen introduced RAdm Craig Baines, Commander JTFA and MARLANT, presiding officer, who presented the various awards. Military and civilian person- nel were honoured for accomplish- ments ranging from fighting a fire aboard a frigate, to achieving 50 years The recipients of MARLANT/JTFA honours and awards, together with RAdm Craig Baines (front row centre), Commander JTFA of service to the Government of Cana- and MARLANT, and CPO1 Pierre Auger (front row, fourth from left), Formation Chief Petty Officer. da. With each presentation, RAdm CPL J. W. S. HOUCK, FIS1 Baines congratulated the recipient and conversed about the job or event to January 2016. Her team’s adminis- cator training from a civilian service repairs that are typically beyond the that resulted in the award. trative support to the ship’s company provider. The citation noted, “By en- scope of Kingston Class engineering Lt(N) Greg Oickle received the contributed to the ship’s administra- abling the training to be conducted at departments. RAdm Baines queried Chief of Defence Staff Commenda- tive preparedness and achievement of Naval Fleet Schools, he significantly PO2 Morton about the repair, asking, tion in recognition of his role as high readiness status prior to deploy- improved annual cost savings.” “How did you figure what to do? Was contingent commander of a 28-person ing on Op REASSURANCE. The next award was the Com- it expertise?” PO2 Morton replied, “It combined dive team of the RCN and LS Lucas Linfield received the Com- mander Canadian Joint Operations was trial and error, and 16 years of the Parks Canada Underwater Arche- mander Royal Canadian Navy Com- Command Commendation, which expertise!” ology Unit during Op NUNALIVUT mendation for his contributions to went to Lt(N) Dustin Allen who served Lt(N) Matthew Noiles received the 2015, from March 31 to April 22, 2015. rectifying the ship’s diesel generators as Plans Officer with the Maritime Commander MARLANT Certificate of The dive team surveyed the wreck so that the ship met material baseline Component Command function, of Achievement for his work as a senior of HMS Erebus, one of the Franklin standards compliance which elimi- MARLANT N3 organization from staff officer and exercise planner on Expedition’s lost ships. nated the need for a deployable repair April 2013 to May 2016. Throughout the staff of the Commander CAN- RAdm Baines queried Lt(N) Oickle team and allowed it to continue and this period, he provided extensive FLTLANT during the planning and about the experience, asking, “What complete its mission. operational support to forces deployed execution of Ex CUTLASS FURY 16, did you think was the most interest- Allan Perry, a retired PO1 received the both domestically and internationally. from July to September 2016. The cita- ing artifact?” “The cannon,” replied Commander Royal Canadian Navy Com- The citation noted that he coordinated tion noted, “…his tireless efforts were Lt(N) Oickle. mendation. While a PO2 and a senior MARLANT’s logistical and engineer- instrumental in the many successes of The next category of award was the Weapons Engineering Technician at ing authorities, in response to a gas the largest multi-national Anti-Subma- Commander Royal Canadian Navy Cape Scott, he researched and procured turbine fire in HMCS , while it rine Warfare exercise on the Atlantic Commendations. PO1 Robert Cyr, a significant cost-saving alternative for was deployed in the Indian Ocean. coast in over 20 years, reflecting great a Marine Technician, received this the Tactical Television Console System The Government of Canada Long credit upon the Royal Canadian Navy.” award for his actions on October 31, for the Victoria-class submarines. Service Award, recognizing 50 years OS Derek Suckling and MS Em- 2016 aboard HMCS Fredericton, when CPO2 Vincent Prosper received the of loyal and dedicated service, went ily Walsh both received Commander he rectified a diesel generator that Commander Royal Canadian Navy to Ralph O’Connell. “You have served MARLANT Certificates of Achieve- was initially beyond ship staff capa- Commendation for his actions on the Government of Canada longer ment for their courageous response bility. This allowed the ship to contin- April 1, 2017, in helping a senior citi- than I’ve been alive,” said RAdm Ba- to a fire in the Four Mess Flats aboard ue her mission and to save time and zen who was experiencing difficulty ines, adding, “Very few people receive HMCS Toronto on June 30, 2017. The cost for a deployable repair team. breathing. an award such as this.” citation noted, “Their aggressive ac- PO1 Natasha Leavitt also received Bruce Wilkie also received the Com- The next presentations were the tions in responding to the emergency the Commander Royal Canadian mander Royal Canadian Navy Com- Commander MARLANT and Com- and combatting the escalating flames, Navy Commendation for her leader- mendation for his work from 2015-2017 mander JTFA Certificates of Achieve- despite the overwhelming smoke, sig- ship, dedication, and knowledge as when he designed, built, and config- ment. Sherry Keeping, an Informa- nificantly contributed to extinguish- Chief Clerk in Fredericton, during the ured a network trainer that allowed tion Technology Project Manager ing the fire,” preventing further dam- Tiered Readiness Program May 2015 the repatriation of Naval Communi- with BIS, received the Commander age and allowing the ship to continue MARLANT Certificate of Achieve- its operational schedule. ment for providing support to the Aaron Carpenter, formerly of Parks Naval Training Development Centre Canada received the Commander JTFA’s Buying, Selling or Relocating (Atlantic) during its implementation Certificate of Achievement for his work of new training development labs. on Ex SABLE ISLAND SURVEYOR 1-16 Are you buying a good investment? PO2 Marlin Morton received the from October 3-17, 2016, as the Opera- What is your property worth? 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As part of the ongoing celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the CAF Logistics Branch, the Logistics Branch flag has been making its way around the country and world, with stops at each location where CAF Logisticians are posted or deployed. On April 9, the flag relay reached Halifax, where Logisticians brought it to the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site for a photo opportunity. Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff kickkick offofftoto summersummer

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149615 April 30, 2018 TRIDENT News 13 Battle of the Atlantic The Church Pennant Battle of the Atlantic

By Padre Lt(N) David N Jackson, RCN Week events

A longstanding tradition we have By Trident Staff memorial ceremony at Camp Hill in the Royal Canadian Navy is, of Veterans Memorial Hospital. course, the Church Pennant. It is a On Saturday, May 5 at 11 a.m., On Sunday, May 6 at 11 a.m., there tradition we share with the Royal there will be an event commemorat- will be a Battle of the Atlantic Navy, other Commonwealth Navies ing the merchant navy’s participa- ceremony at the Sailors Memorial and the Royal Netherland’s Navy, and tion in the Battle of the Atlantic. in in Halifax. has been in use since the 17th Cen- – even more so in times of war. As The location will be the Maritime Participants will include an Honour tury. The Church Pennant is a white Battle of the Atlantic Sunday ap- Museum of the Atlantic. Guard and the Stadacona Band of pennant with a red St. George's cross proaches on May 6, I would encourage On Sunday, May 6 at 11 a.m., there Maritime Forces Atlantic. Wreaths and a red, white and blue fly flown people to take time to remember the will be a Battle of the Atlantic will be laid at the memorial site. during the time that a church service sacrifice of those sailors who have or prayers during a ceremony are be- gone before us, and in prayer or quiet ing held on board ship. reflection remember those currently According to Carr’s Flags of the serving as sea, that the Lord of the World, the Church Pennant first came Sea might grant them protection from into use in the mid-17th Century, dur- the perils of the sea, and sustain them ing the Anglo-Dutch War. The Dutch in their daily service, that they may and the English would both hold have the spiritual resilience to push church services while at sea, and in on and return to their homes and order that these services would not families with thanksgiving. be disturbed, a pennant was created As we prepare to mark Battle of by sewing together the English flag Atlantic Sunday on May 6, I leave you (St. George's Cross) and the Dutch with the words of the Naval Prayer: tricolour, and was hoisted in all ships. O Eternal Lord God, who alone When flown, this pennant indicated spreadest out the heavens and rul- that the ships were at worship and est the raging of the sea; who has that a truce was in force. compassed the waters with bounds In present times, the Church Pen- until day and night come to an end; be nant continues to serve much the pleased to receive into Thy Almighty same function. When it is hoisted it and most gracious protection the per- signifies to other ships that the ship sons of us Thy servants, and the Fleet is holding a religious service, reduce in which we serve. Preserve us from speed, pass with caution. It is also nor- the dangers of the sea, and from the mal practice that while a ship is flying violence of the enemy, that we may be the Church Pennant other warships do a safeguard unto our most gracious not send signals except in emergency. Sovereign Lady, Queen Elizabeth, and It may also be flown from the main her Dominions, and a security for mast by shore establishments when such as pass on the seas upon their church services are being conducted. lawful occasions; that the inhabitants The creation and use of the Church of our commonwealth may in peace Pennant shows that, from its incep- and quietness serve Thee our God; tion, the Navy has felt it important to and that we may return in safety to make time for prayers to take place at enjoy the blessings of the land, with sea, even in the midst of war. the fruits of our labours, and with a As any sailor will tell you, life at thankful remembrance for Thy mer- sea is not always easy. The sea can be cies to praise and glorify Thy holy a dangerous and unforgiving place name. Amen.

“Remembering courage and determination.”

149611 149610 April 30, 2018 TRIDENT News 11 Battle of the Atlantic Refurbishing HMCS Sackville

BY CPO1 (ret’d) Pat Devenish, Through it all, Kevin Waterman Canadian Naval Memorial Trust has stayed the course, attending to every detail with a smooth and calm Before delving into the progress on demeanour, and a sense of fairness board HMCS Sackville, I think a bit and ability to inspire others. All of a backgrounder is in order. When the while ensuring maximum effort I first left the Navy in August 2015, I from the team of contractors and decided to become a full time volun- FMF workers on board. A BIG shout teer with the ship. My mandate as her out to Sackville’s current Acting/ engineer was clear from day one; we CERA Kevin Waterman is therefore need to get this ship dry-docked and in order. the hull strengthened and repaired. It is difficult to not only start the For various reasons, the winters of work required on a 77-year-old hull both 2015 and 2016 were not an option but even to determine the scope of the for us to utilize the Navy’s syncrolift. work required which would entail re- This was a cause for concern last moving everything not nailed, bolted, spring to both the Trust and FMF’s welded or screwed down. Following Hull Surveyor, Hugh Lankester be- that, you need to remove more items cause of the increasing advancement before you can even start to sandblast of corrosion inside the ship. Without and gain an appreciation for what the necessary hull repairs the Trust actually is required. was facing the stark reality that the There are a few smaller spaces that summer of 2017 would be the last are at this stage and there is no doubt time HMCS Sackville, Canada's Naval that the task ahead for not only the Memorial, was safe enough to be open planning, but even the detail of the to visitors and would not return her work that really must be carried out downtown location. to see Sackville through to another Everything changed on a blustery generation, is daunting. The ship is in January 26, with the dockside an- a sad state as are all ships during this nouncement by the President of the type of work. Treasury Board, The Honourable That said, the committed crew, the Scott Bryson, of up to $3.5M over FMF workers, the contractors and two fiscal years of National Defence even the commissionaire at the front funding, for urgent repairs of HMCS From left: Bob Naugler, HMCS Sackville's Project Leader at FMF Cape Scott; LCdr desk have a certain jump in their Sackville. This one-time grant to the (ret’d) Jim Reddy, Sackville’s Commanding Officer; and Kevin Waterman-Ship's Cus- step. This isn’t just another refit; this Canadian Naval Memorial Trust todian, Ship's Canteen/Bar Manager, Ship's Assistant CBM and Ship's Acting Chief is HMCS Sackville, Canada’s Naval couldn't have come at a better time ERA. Memorial and they all realize they and was a testament to the concern PAT JESSUP, CNMT are a part of the history. Yes, even the and support of the Commander of A/CERA. All the effort is going to be the Navy and the Deputy Minister of of MARLANT personnel (including a term position at NFSA that started worth it when Sackville comes out of National Defence. Fleet Maintenance Facility docking three days later…which brings me her cocoon in a few months, ready to A busy stretch followed which saw staff and riggers, Queen’s Harbour to my first statement about a back- welcome visitors again for genera- surveys of tanks, spaces, hull fittings Master tugs and pilots, line handlers grounder. tions to come. and a clearing out of pretty much from HMCS Fredericton, divers from every space. At the same time, Sack- the Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic), and ville staff under direction from FMF’s time lapse photographers from the Docking Officer Jacques Arsenault, Forces Imaging Section), gathered DARRELL SAMSON began securing the ship to make it with Trustees before dawn in cold Member of Parliament safe for relocation of the ship. pouring rain to start the process. The Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook Much planning went into the physi- move was slow and delicate given the cal shift from Sackville’s comfortable fragility of Canada’s 77-year-old Naval Constituency Office: 2900 Highway 2 berth to the Captain Bernard Leitch Memorial. Suite 201, Fall River, NS B2T 1W4 Phone: 902-861-2311 Johnson submarine building/repair From my standpoint as the ship’s facility and winter weather was a engineer, this just meant the start of Ottawa Office: Room 667, Wellington Building, concern. With an early morning low what would be a very busy next few Ottawa, K1A 0A6 tide and light winds forecast for Sun- months for several of us. That said, as Phone: 613-995-5822 day, February 11, a large component luck would have it, I decided to take [email protected] dsamson.liberal.ca 149613

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145118 12 TRIDENT News April 30, 2018 Battle of the Atlantic A deadly week of the war

By Virginia Beaton, Trident Staff

Of all the months and years of the Second World War, a week in early Sep- tember of 1942 may stand out as one of the deadliest, in terms of Royal Cana- dian Navy ships lost to enemy action. On September 11, 1942. HMCS Charlottetown, an RCN , was returning to her home base in Gaspé, after escorting convoy SQ-35. It’s likely that nerves were on edge because of the frequency with which Near the mouth of Halifax harbour, an anti-submarine net merchant navy and RCN ships were stretched across the water with the hope that it would prevent encountering U-boats not only in U-boats from direct entry. However, the sinking of HMCS Clayo- the mid-Atlantic, but closer to North quot on December 24, 1944, and of Esquimalt on April 16, 1945 America. Barely a month earlier, demonstrated the aggression and daring of the U-boat com- HMCS Assiniboine had been escort- HMCS Charlottetown was sunk by U-517 on September 11, 1942. manders. ing convoy SC-94 from Sydney, NS to DND DND Liverpool in the UK when that ship rammed and sank the German subma- St. Lawrence River. In Halifax, appre- by the German submarine U-165 in 1942, the destroyer Ottawa which was rine U-210 in the north central Atlan- hension about possible U-boat intru- the St. Lawrence River, with the loss escorting ON-127, was attacked and tic on August 6, 1942. sions into the harbour resulted in the of all 35 men onboard. Two U-boats, sunk by U-91 in the mid-Atlantic, result- However, the U-boats were bold and installation of anti-submarine nets U-517 and U-165, were lurking in the ing in the loss of 116 RCN members. relentless. They prowled the Atlantic strung from the mainland and across region, waiting for the opportunity to As authors W. A. B. Douglas, Roger coastline, picking off merchant navy the water to McNabs Island. attack merchant navy ships or if the Sarty, and Michael Whitby noted in ships and increasingly, they were On September 7, HMCS Raccoon, an opportunity arose, naval ships. It was No Higher Purpose: The Official Oper- hunting in the Strait of Belle Isle, the armed yacht that was part of the es- the first patrol for both submarines ational History of the Royal Canadian Gulf of St. Lawrence and even in the cort for convoy SQ-33, was torpedoed since they had been commissioned Navy in the Second World War, 1939-43, into service earlier that year. Volume II, Part 1, “One hundred and Sail On Four days after the attack on Rac- seventy-seven young Canadians died For all who sailed, coon, at approximately 8 a.m. on Sep- in the worst week of the young navy’s tember 11 while HMCS Charlottetown history.” For all who prayed was six nautical miles off Cap Chat in However, the U-boats would face For those we mourn, the St. Lawrence River, two torpedoes grim odds for their own survival, as For those who survived, fired from U-517 struck the corvette’s the patrols became increasingly risky For blasted days, starboard side, one of them hitting for the German submarines and for For anguished nights, near the engine room. their crews. The patrol in September Onlookers ashore could see the at- 1942 would be U-165’s one and only pa- For all brave men tack as it happened. trol, as it was sunk by an RAF bomber and women, Charlottetown sank quickly but re- in the Bay of Biscay in late September For freedom won, grettably her depth charges exploded of 1942. U-517 fared little better. It May one sail on, as the ship sank. Though the mine- completed two patrols but was sunk That none be lost. sweeper HMCS Clayoquot was able to in mid-November of 1942 by the Royal rescue many of the officers and men, Navy’s Fleet Air Arm. nine were lost and among them was The next year would see a gradual Charlottetown’s Commanding Officer, reversal of fortune for Germany’s U- LCdr John Bonner. boat fleet, with losses of 244 U-boats in Three days later, on September 14, 1943, and 249 in 1944.

HMCS SACKVILLE Remembers and Honours HMCS Sackville, as Canada’s Naval Sackville is maintained and Memorial, commemorates those operated by the volunteer “Their memory shall endure.” who made the supreme sacrifice, Canadian Naval Memorial Trust and remembers and honours all with more than 1000 Trustees those who served in the Royal cross the country. 82 Tacoma Dr, Suite 200 Dartmouth, NS Canadian Navy during war, conflict, Please support HMCS Sackville tension and peace. and join our team of Trustees. T: 902-462-6453 | F: 902-462-6493 [email protected] HMCS SACKVILLE Canadian Naval Memorial Trust @DarrenFisherNS PO Box 99000 Stn Forces, Halifax, NS B3K 5X5 902-222-4621 www.DarrenFisher.ca www.canadasnavalmemorial.ca 149597 149612 14 TRIDENT News April 30, 2018 BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC 2018

To you from failing hands we throw the torch

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149607 April 30, 2018 TRIDENT News 17 Former reservist creates art from order

By Peter Mallett, made its way onto the CD The Lookout Staff jacket of Los Angeles-based Salsa band the Echo Park A former Naval Reservist Project. is rendering a new life in Ideas are mostly born from Japan. still photographs taken with From his well-lit windowed an eye for a future painting. studio in his second story “On average I use photos for home in Numazu, PO1 (ret’d) 10 or 20 per cent of the paint- Anthony Dunphy dabs his ing, the other 80 to 90 per cent brush into acrylic paint and is imagination.” strokes the canvas. Japan became home in The 60-year-old Newfound- 1998 when he left the Naval lander is at work on his latest Reserve after 21 years of creation that will soon join service and secured employ- others to be sold on his web- ment with the Tokyo Center site anthonydunphyfineart. for Language and Culture. He com. Money, while needed specializes in seminars and to pay the bills, is not his lectures on Western busi- motivation. Rather, he says, ness culture and language it is from a desire to “make to Japanese businesspeople people from all over the world being transferred overseas smile.” for work. “My finished works are On the flipside, his art has filled with light and vibrant been influenced by the Asian colours to reflect my personal country. view of the world. Painting is “Moving to Japan has relaxing, interesting, calm- given me a whole new appre- ing, and a great way for me ciation for art,” said Dunphy. to feel accomplishment. Joy “Japanese art tends to be two is found in every part of my dimensional and monotone experience and I hope that PO1(ret’d) Dunphy’s art often reflects his love of the sea. He was a Naval Reservist for 21 years. but their architecture is amaz- feeling is conveyed through SUBMITTED ing, as is the horticulture. Art my art.” is an integral part of life here He is self-taught, fine tuning his developed over 10 years on varying and become experts in fields such as and is appreciated much more so than skills with the aid of YouTube videos. subjects. seascapes; I paint whatever strikes many other places.” He has amassed a sizeable collection “Many people paint only one thing me at the moment,” he said. “I love Over the years he has sold close painting the sea and its many moods, to 70 paintings through his website, as well as the ships and seamen that providing him with a passive incom” work upon it, but I also love paint- outside of his work. ing classic cars, the faces of musi- “When a customer contacts me cians like Miles Davis and James to ask about a piece it is very excit- Brown, and sports like hockey, which ing because they see value in my I often played while growing up in St. ideas and want to share it in their John’s.” home. This is humbling, something His passion for hockey is best I have created will be a part of other exhibited in Fighting For the Puck. people’s lives and consciousness, It depicts players vying for on-ice su- in homes from Nashville, Tennes- premacy in an old-fashioned game of see, to London, England, as well as shinny on a frozen pond somewhere Glasgow, Rome, Switzerland, Hong in Canada. Kong and many other places around But the appeal of his art extends the world where my paintings now well beyond Canada. A recent por- reside.” trayal of jazz great Dizzy Gillespie

Remembering Pte Nathan Smith

Karen Sutherland (left), who laid a wreath on behalf of all Memorial Cross recipients at the Remembrance Day ceremony last November at Halifax’s Grand Parade, is pre- sented with the Canadian flag that was flown at the ceremony that day. Sutherland’s brother, Pte Nathan Smith, was killed in 2002 during a live fire exercise in the theatre of operations when deployed to Afghanistan with Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (third battalion). Sutherland was joined for the presentation by her son, Con- nor and parents, Charlotte and Lloyd Smith (pictured) along with a number of close friends and colleagues. The presentation took place at CFB Halifax on April 17, 2018, 149620 a particularly poignant day for the family as it marks the 16th anniversary of Pte Smith’s tragic passing. April 30, 2018 TRIDENT News 15

CLaS participant Raymond Nadeu, CEO of Quebec concierge firm The Private, spent a night at sea with HMCS Charlottetown as part of the Canadian Leaders at Sea pro- gram. Cpl J.W.S. Houck, FIS Entrepreneurs go to sea with RCN CLaS program

By Ryan Melanson, cal heavy machine gun, among other Why did you choose to participate autant que le commandant, cela Trident Staff activities. in CLaS? m’a permis de mieux comprendre The duo also toured important « Mon frère a fait la guerre du Viêt le pourquoi ils où elles sont là. La For the past two years, the RCN’s RCN facilities on land like FMF Cape Nam et je suis sensibilisé par la vie rencontre avec le commandant et son Canadian Leaders at Sea (CLaS) pro- Scott, the Marine Security Operations militaire surtout à la vie en mer ayant personnel rapproché lors d’un repas. gram has been inviting leaders in the Centre and Joint Rescue Coordination déjà vécu l’expérience au civil en Le professionnalisme a ce qui touche world of government, business and Centre, the Synchrolift/Submarine traversant l’Atlantique en 2015 sur un le travail de pompier les explications academia to participate in immersive Shed with HMCS Sackville, and the voilier du type Volvo 60 avec l’équipe et les qualifications nécessaires afin Navy experiences on both coasts. Marine Training Security Centre at Atlas. Mon métier étant de connaître d’être admis à bord. Chaque poste à The latest trip saw two successful HMC Dockyard Annex in Dartmouth. et de travailler avec les propriétaires son importance. Le privilège d’être entrepreneurs from Quebec, Ray- CLaS participant Raymond Nadeau d’entreprises partout dans le monde, celui qui a appuyé sur le bouton mond Nadeau, CEO of The Private, a sums up some of his experiences be- je suis curieux de vivre des expérienc- permettant de tirer du canon et concierge and hospitality business, low. He also gave special thanks to the es qui sortent de l’ordinaire afin de autres activités de sécurité à bord, and Ismael Meskin, co-founder of the senior leaders who took part during le partager mon expérience avec les un encadrement et appuie extraor- communications firm Kimoby, spend different portions of the CLaS trip, personnes-ressources d’entreprises. » dinaire. Le travail dans les cuisines, a night sailing outside Halifax har- including program director LCdr Kray le travail pour le bien-être de tous et bour with HMCS Charlottetown. They Robichaud, HMCS Charlottetown Com- What surprised you the most toutes, la cantine, le gâteau à coque were able to meet sailors, dine in the manding Officer Cdr Nathan Decicco, during your experience in HMCS rigide des forces spéciales. Les ingé- messes, and take in damage control MARLANT COS Capt(N) Guillaume Charlottetown? nieurs et exercices de combat. Bravo demonstrations, a surface firing exer- LaFrance, and Commander CANFLT- « L’esprit d’équipe est surtout la à tout le monde. » cise, and a weapons shoot with the .50 LANT Cmdre Craig Skjerpen. rigueur de la chaîne de commande- ment. Mais ce qui m’a surpris le plus Would you recommend the CLaS c’est le travail du capitaine de frégate program to others? Why? qui agit comme coach de formation « Oui à des groupes comme EO aux plus jeunes qui sont sur les passe- (l’Organisation des entrepreneurs) relles, ce partage de connaissance et qui sont propriétaires d’entreprises la place offerte à ceux et celles-ci. » et qui sont en pouvoir décision, je recommande afin de permettre à ces What was your impression of propriétaires de comprendre le priv- the RCN personnel you met, ilège d’avoir un membre des forces de from junior ranks to the senior la Marine Royale Canadienne de faire leadership? partie de leur équipe par leur leader- « L’accessibilité à ceux et celles- ship et responsabilité. » ci, j’ai aimé parler avec le matelot

149622 POSTED? BUYING OR SELLING A HOME? We understand the needs of our military clients! Chris Young, CD 902-877-0945 CLaS guests take a tour through Irving Shipbuilding's Halifax facility with Com- Susan Young 902-830-7865 munications Director Sean Lewis, getting a look at work currently underway on the email: [email protected] future HMC Ships Harry DeWolf and Margaret Brooke. From left, LCdr Kray Robi- chaud, Sean Lewis, Raymond Nadeau and Ismael Meskin. CPL J. W. S. HOUCK, FIS 16 TRIDENT News April 30, 2018 RCN seeks candidates for skilled re-enrolment initiative

By the RCN Personnel who meet specific oc- cupation criteria and who released Due to attrition rates in recent favourably from the Regular Force years, certain occupations have within the last five years are eligible become stressed by the lack of person- to re-enroll. nel. Additionally, for those personnel Individual letters are being sent to who meet specific criteria from the identified released members from the NCIOP, NESOP, OP, NAV- Naval Combat Information Operator COMM, and MAR TECH trades, (NCI Op), Naval Electronic Sensor including having been favourably Operator (NES Op), Sonar Operator released for a minimum of 3 years (Sonar Op), Naval Communicator prior to their date of re-enrolment, a (Nav Comm), Weapons Engineering recruiting allowance has been autho- Technician (W Eng Tech) and Marine rised in accordance with CBI 205.525 Technician (Mar Tech) occupations and an upcoming CANFORGEN. to invite them to re-enroll into the If you are interested, email Skille- MS Shane Barker (centre) presents the Stewards’ Flag to MWO Renee Hansen (left) Regular Force in their former occupa- [email protected] or and Maj Caden Stiles (right). tion and rank. call 1-833-203-2698. An applicant can CPL JAY LAPID As the conversion training is still expect a call-back within 5 business forthcoming for current Mar Tech days from a dedicated member of members, candidates from the former our team to provide direction with Hull Technician (Hull Tech), Electri- regards to follow-on steps and answer Last steward cian (ET) and Maritime Engineer questions. (Mar Eng) occupations will still be If you know someone that may be considered trade qualified who re- interested, please pass this informa- enrol because they can be employed in tion along. standing legacy positions.

By 2Lt Daniel McCall, MS Barker’s presence at CFS CFS Alert Alert will certainly be missed. His constant positivity and relentless en- After many decades of managing thusiasm have consistently boosted La MRC cherche both of the CFS Alert messes and the morale of station personnel, and running the Alert Trading Post, the his skill as a natural entertainer is steward trade is at last departing the always sure to draw laughter and à réenrôler des isolated northern station to be re- smiles at any station event. A born placed by PSP staff. This marks the salesman, MS Barker managed to end of an era for the station, as the increase the sales at the Alert Trad- candidats qualifiés presence of stewards aiding with the ing Post by more than 50% during morale and welfare of Alert person- his time at the station, and has left a nel has been a constant since the sta- lasting mark on all those who have Par la MRC Les personnes qui répondent aux tion’s inception. The last of the CFS worked around or alongside him. critères de sélection propres à cer- Alert stewards, MS Shane “Tradie” Melanie Earle, the PSP staff car- En raison du taux d’attrition des tains groupes professionnels et qui Barker, is sad to see his trade leav- rying on the torch as manager of the dernières années, certains groupes ont obtenu une libération favorable de ing the station for good, but is proud Alert messes and Trading Post, is professionnels souffrent d’un manque la Force régulière au cours des cinq of everything that has been accom- sad to see MS Barker go, but is also de personnel. dernières années sont admissibles au plished by the stewards during their excited to take on the challenge of Des lettres ont été envoyées à réenrôlement. long tenure at the station. creating her own legacy at CFS Alert. des anciens militaires qui fai- De plus, les personnes qui répon- “Alert is more than just a place, So as CFS Alert moves into the sea- saient partie des groupes profes- dent aux critères d’admissibilité it’s an experience,” MS Barker said son of endless daylight and summer sionnels d’opérateur d’équipement propres aux GPM OP EICM, OP DEM, of his experiences at the northern OP BOXTOP, the station welcomes d’informations de combat (Marine) Op Sonar, Comm Nav et Tech Mar et station. “It’s been a big part of my PSP staff as a permanent addition to (OP EICM), d’opérateur de détecteurs qui ont obtenu une libération favor- life, and I’m glad I’ve had the chance its family, and bids a warm and fond électroniques (Marine) (OP DEM), able au cours des trois dernières to give something back. Everyone farewell to the generations of stew- d’opérateur de sonar (Op Sonar), de années au moins précédant la date de should have the chance to experi- ards who have dedicated themselves communicateur naval (Comm Nav), de leur réenrôlement, auront droit à une ence a place like this.” to its success. technicien du génie des armes (TECH indemnité de recrutement conformé- GA) et de technicien de marine (Tech ment aux dispositions de la DRAS Mar) afin de les inviter à se réenrôler 205.525 et d’un prochain CANFOR- dans la Force régulière et de réinté- GEN. ANTOVIC grer leurs anciens GPM et grade. Si cette invitation vous intéresse, REAL PROPERTY En attendant la mise au point envoyez un courriel à l’adresse sui- de l’instruction de conversion des vante :SkilledRCN.MCRqualifiee@ APPRAISALS INC. membres du groupe professionnel de forces.gc.ca ou composez le 1-833-203- NEED YOUR HOME APPRAISED? Tech Mar actuel, les candidats des 2698. Un membre de notre équipe anciens groupes professionnels de devrait vous rappeler dans un délai de Are you relocating? Call us! technicien de coque (TECH COQUE), 5 jours ouvrables pour vous expliquer Friendly, Reliable, Accurate, Timely d’électricien (ELEC) et de génie mari- la marche à suivre et répondre à vos time (G Mar) qui se réenrôlent seront questions. 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A Second Career Assistance Online registration is required, 2018 de 8 h à 16 h au salle de bingo - L'inscription en ligne est obligatoire Network (SCAN) workshop will take via the CFB Halifax Base Personnel forum de Halifax. sur le site Web du Bureau de sélection place from May 15-17, 2018 from 8 Selection Office (psohalifax@forces. Les militaires qui prévoient pren- du personnel de la BFC Halifax (psohali- a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Halifax Forum gc.ca). Please include your name, dre leur retraite au cours des cinq [email protected]). Veuillez soumettre Bingo Hall. service number, unit, e-mail address, prochaines années sont encouragés à votre nom, numéro militaire, unité CAF members are encouraged to telephone number, and which dates assister à un séminaire du SPSC dès militaire, courrier électronique, nu- attend a SCAN seminar within five you would like to attend. There is maintenant ainsi qu'une seconde fois méro de téléphone, et les jours que vous years of anticipated retirement, and free parking on site, and members durant l'année qui précède le départ à voudriez assister. Du stationnement gra- again within the year before release. are encouraged to bring their own la retraite. Les sujets abordés lors du tuit est disponible. Nous encourageons Some of the topics being presented coffee/tea as no hospitality service séminaire comprennent la prestation les participants à apporter leur propre include release benefits and entitle- will be provided. Ensure you and et les subventions accordées lors de la breuvage puisqu'il n'y aura pas de ments, administrative procedures, your spouse bring your ID card libération, les formalités administra- rafraichissement sur place. Assurez-vous financial planning, and medical (driver's license). Also, please note tives, la planification financière et les (et votre conjoint) de prendre votre carte pensions. that access into the building will not pensions pour des raisons médicales. d'identité (permis de conduire). Aussi, The general portion of the SCAN be available until approximately 7:45 La portion générale du séminaire veuillez noter que l'accès à l'immeuble will be held May 15 and 16 and a.m. aura lieu les 15 et 16 mai et est ouverte n'est possible qu'à partir de 7 h 45. is open to all members and their If you have any questions, please à tous les militaires et leur conjoint. Pour toute question, veuillez spouses. The last day (May 17) send an email to psohalifax@forces. La dernière journée (le 17 mai) mettra envoyer un courrier électronique à will focus on all medical release gc.ca l'accent sur les informations rela- [email protected].

Spring and summer means the start of Lyme Disease season

By Jaime Blommaert therefore the carriers of the parasite fogginess, problems following conver- Transmission of Lyme disease is RN, BScN, Infection Prevention and that causes Lyme disease are small sations and numbness in the arms, unlikely in the first day or two after Control Nurse, CF H Svcs (A) animals and birds. Infection of these legs, hands, or feet. the attachment of the tick, so prompt hosts do not lead to Lyme disease in Prevention of tick bites is key in removal is key. The tick should be As spring is in full swing and the animals or birds, but in humans it stopping Lyme disease infection. Here brought in if possible to be identified summer is on its way, it is time to go can lead to Lyme disease infection. are some prevention strategies that by medical personnel in case medica- outside and enjoy the outdoors. Before One of the signs of possible Lyme help reduce the potential exposure to tion has to be started as a result of you go frolicking in the grass and the disease infection is a bulls eye type Lyme disease: the bite by a black legged tick. If the woods with your families, there are rash at the site of the tick bite that is - Apply insect repellent to all ex- tick has been attached for 36 hours or a few prevention tips that you may seen in 60-80% of the cases. Some of posed areas of the skin that contains more and is identified as a tick carry- want to keep in the back of your mind the other signs and symptoms that at least 20% DEET. ing the infection antibiotics may be to keep yourself and your family safe may be seen are stiff neck, tiredness, - Wear long sleeved shirts with the given. Check yourself at least daily to this summer. Spring and summer are fever, headache and joint pain. If cuffs down and buttoned and long ensure that you are tick free. the start of Lyme disease season. Lyme disease spreads throughout the pants tucked into your boots or socks. With a little bit of prevention, you Lyme disease is a disease that body you may see multiple bulls eye - Operational clothing can be can go out, enjoy the warming weath- is transmitted to humans through rashes appear below the initial site treated with permethrin to prevent er and get some long awaited time the bite of hard ticks. The tick re- of the tick bite. There may also be ar- tick bites. outside. sponsible for Lyme disease in North thritis type symptoms as well as heart - Avoiding areas where ticks popula- America is the black legged tick that rhythm changes or brain disorders tions are high such as in tall grass, References is known to be a potential carrier of (encephalopathy) involving memory, areas of grassland around wooded - Kit Tilly, PhD, Patricia A. Rosa, the parasite Borrelia burgdorferi. The mood, and sleep, short-term memory areas and forested areas. PhD, and Philip E. Stewart, PhD, Biol- hosts of these black legged ticks and loss, difficulty concentrating, mental These prevention strategies should ogy of Infection with Borrelia burg- be followed closely by personnel that dorferi, Infect Dis Clin North Am. are on field exercises in wooded or 2008 June ; 22(2): 217–234. grassland areas in the months of - D FHP, Lyme Disease Prevention in May to November, and therefore at an the Canadian Armed Forces, Advisory at increased risk. 6636-42, 29 March 2018. CF CHAPELS Chapel Services de la Chapelle • Sunday/dimanche STADACONA SHEARWATER 10h30 - Protestant 10h00 - Roman Catholic -English -Bilingual/bilingue Visit: www.rcmilord.com for more information/pour les renseignements BAPTISM, MATRIMONY & OTHER SACRAMENTS - BY APPOINTMENT/REQUEST

149604 April 30, 2018 TRIDENT Sports 21 Sports CFB Halifax players headed to award first National Squash Championship winners By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

By Stephen Stone The CAF Regional Squash Championship was recently held Questions in Gagetown, and after settling for 1. Who was the first Major League Base- second place last year, the team ball first baseman to be named The from CFB Halifax was able to step Sporting News Rookie of the Year? up and take the Championship 2. Who won the first Cy Young Award? banner for 2018. 3. Who was the first Canadian Univer- While squash is an individual or sity football player to win the Hec doubles sport, team points are ac- Creighton award as Most Outstanding cumulated round-robin style from Canadian football player in university the various divisions, including sports with two different teams? the Open male and Open women 4. Who was the first pitcher to win the divisions, along with Senior (40+), Cy Young Award in a unanimous Masters (45+), and Under 30. While vote? Halifax was at a disadvantage due 5. Which team was the first winner of to fielding a team of seven players The Prince of Wales Trophy? rather than the maximum of nine, 6. Who was the first winner, as chosen they were still able to beat out the by the Football Reporters of Canada, second-place Greenwood team by a of the Annis Stukus award as Coach total of 90-83 points. of the year in the CFL? Five members of the team quali- From left, LS Alan Ritcey, Lt(N) Fergus Lavelle, LCdr Chris Lien, OS Darren Mullins, 7. Who was the first winner of the Hart fied individually for CAF Squash LS Ashley Fletcher, CPO1 Stephane Gagnon and Lt(N) David Weatherall were mem- Trophy as MVP in the NHL? Nationals, taking place during the bers of the winning CFB Halifax team at CAF Atlantic Regional Squash Champion- 8. Who was the first designated hitter first week of May in Borden – CPO1 ship, held March 27-29 in Gagetown. to win The Silver Slugger award in Stephane Gagnon of FMFCS in AB KARINE CHARETTE. COMBAT TRAINING CENTRE GAGETOWN MLB? the Masters division, Lt(N) David 9. Who first won the Vezina Trophy as Weatherall of HMCS Ville de Quebec team fought hard to take this year’s years. While it takes place on a small the league's most valuable goaltender as the Open 2 player, Lt(N) Fergus Regional team title, and that the five court, squash is a high intensity and in the regular season? Lavelle of NFR in the Open 4 spot, qualifying members are excited to join high exertion sport that provides a 10. Who was the first winner of the OS Darren Mullins of HMCS Mon- the rest of the Atlantic team to hope- strong cardio workout, he added. Calder Trophy as NHL Rookie of the treal, who won the U30 Division, and fully bring home gold from Nationals. “We still feel like the sport of Year? LS Ashley Fletcher of HMCS Mon- One goal is to put some extra attention squash is a bit of a secret as far as the 11. Who was first awarded the Bill Mas- treal in the women’s Open 2 spot. on the sport in the Halifax region to regional and national level sports go, terton Memorial Trophy exemplify- Lt(N) Lavelle said the Halifax help drum up interest for the coming and we can always use more players.” ing sportsmanship, perseverance and dedication to hockey? 12. Who was the first CFL quarterback to win the CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award? 13. Who was first awarded the Lady Fitness and sports updates Byng Trophy as the NHL's Most Gentlemanly Player? 14. Who was the first (as so far – only) By Trident Staff The second annual Navy Bike munity Rec user fee at the STADPLEX Canadian University Sports football Ride is on Friday June 8 in the same front desk. player to win the Hec Creighton MEGA COTW/COTF Floor location as last year: the Rails to Trails Intersection/Drop-In Pickleball. award 3 consecutive times? Hockey is scheduled to run from system in Shearwater/Cole Harbour/ Come and learn a fun new sport. 15. Which university team won the first April 30-May 4. Lawrencetown. More details to follow. Shearwater Gym, Mondays and CIAU University Cup (now called the The Navy Tridents Triathlon Noon Rec Bowling League meets Wednesdays 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. For more David Johnston Cup)? and Duathlon takes place on Sun- at the Stadacona Lanes in STADPLEX. information please contact Sgt Rick 16. Which university hockey coach was day, June 3. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday Austin, 720-1711 or rick.austin@ the 1st winner of the Father George 12 – 1 p.m. Shoes supplied. Teams can forces.gc.ca Kehoe Memorial Award be made up of as many players as you 12 Wing Shearwater drop-in bas- 17. The governing body for women's wish, however, only three bowlers per ketball is available Wednesdays from university hockey was the CIAU team can bowl on a given day. DND 6-8 p.m. For more information please which then became CIS and is now U civilian employees are welcome, how- contact: Cpl Gagnon at 902-720-3214 or Sports. Which team was the first Ca- ever, will be required to pay the Com- [email protected] nadian University Women's Hockey Champions? 18. Who was the first recipient of the Marion Hillard Award as Outstand- ing Student-Athlete for women's hockey? 19. Who was the first woman to win the Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada's Out- standing Athlete? 20. Who was the first golfer to win the Lou Marsh Award as Canada's top athlete?

Answers on page 22 149616 April 30, 2018 TRIDENT News 19 The war on drug trafficking

By Lt(N) Paul Pendergast, MARPAC PAO

As HMC Ships Whitehorse and Ed- monton slipped all lines and proceeded to sea from San Diego, Calif., on Febru- ary 26, 2018, there was a palpable sense of seriousness among both crews. As they exited the harbour, they turned south to begin their two-month deployment on Op CARIBBE, Cana- da’s contribution to an international operation to stop illicit trafficking of drugs, weapons, money and people. The eastern Pacific Ocean is a huge body of water, stretching for thousands of miles along the coast of South and Central America, and up to North America. It is along this mari- time highway that drugs have been making their way onto the streets of Canada and the United States. Since the CAF began participating in Op CARIBBE in 2006, they have con- tributed to the seizure of more than 83 tonnes of cocaine, and it shows no signs of slowing down. In 2017 alone, the CAF helped the US Coast Guard seize or dis- rupt over 11.5 metric tonnes of cocaine. These are drugs that are not reach- ing our streets and causing harm to Three bales of cocaine are transferred our people. There is also a disruptive from HMCS Whitehorse to a Rigid Hulled effect, where it becomes more difficult Inflatable Boat from the US Coast Guard for criminal organizations to conduct Cutter Steadfast on April 8, 2018, as part their business. of the 1520 kg of cocaine seized on April For the crew of Whitehorse, deploy- 5, 2018 off the coast of Central America ing on this operation is the culmination during Operation CARIBBE. of an intense period of planning and MARPAC PUBLIC AFFAIRS preparation. In October 2017, the crew of Brandon conducted a hull transfer to ness training designed to prepare them Whitehorse, which had just completed for the specific task of monitoring and a six-month docking work period of interdicting illicit drug shipments. planned maintenance and painting, and The first stop was in San Diego, the installation of new equipment. where Sea Training disembarked, Then began the process of bringing having achieved its job of bringing the ship and crew to the level of profi- the ships to the required level of read- ciency that is required for this type of iness. With a U.S. Coast Guard LEDET deployment. This is achieved through a now embarked in each ship, they were tiered readiness program during which ready to begin the operation. Sea Training (Pacific) tests the ship It takes several days to transit to the and crew in increasingly realistic and patrol areas on the west coast of Cen- complex scenarios until they are deter- tral America. The first few days of the A member of the US Coast Guard removes a one-kg package of cocaine for testing on mined to be fully ready for the mission. operation were dedicated to LEDET HMCS Whitehorse, part of the 1,500 kg of cocaine seized on April 5, 2018 during Op The program ensures the ship meets integration training to confirm tactics CARIBBE. safety and administrative standards, and procedures were aligned, and to MARPAC PUBLIC AFFAIRS and that the crew can conduct the get the crew of Whitehorse working full gamut of seamanship evolutions. with the LEDET as one team. These include replenishment at sea, LCdr Collin Forsberg, Commanding tow exercises and helicopter hoists. Officer of Whitehorse, was eager to During the program, Whitehorse begin the hunt. This is his second Op also visited Seattle, Wash., to train in CARIBBE and his first in command. foreign port duty watch routines and “This crew is the most capable I other activities. have ever seen on a vessel of this size, In January, the US Coast Guard Law and with the addition of the LEDET, Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) they are fully ready to carry out this travelled to Esquimalt, B.C., to see the mission,” he said. “Although these ship and meet with the crew in order to criminal organizations will continue develop a working relationship that will trafficking to North America, the ef- be critical to the success of the mission. fective partnership between the Royal Before departing Esquimalt on Canadian Navy, the US Coast Guard February 16, all crewmembers had to and all the other nations involved in be assessed to ensure they were medi- JIATFS [Joint Interagency Task Force cally fit to deploy, and any members South], has caused a serious disruption that were not had to be replaced. of their efforts, and the result is less With Sea Training (Pacific) em- drugs reaching the streets of cities like barked, they conducted mission readi- Los Angeles, Toronto and Vancouver.” 149617 20 TRIDENT Sports April 30, 2018

What’s the score with local sports in your community? Send write-ups, photos, and results to Sports [email protected] National CAF grappling exercise set for June 23 in Petawawa

By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

Registration is now open for the sixth annual Military Combatives Grappling Championship (MCGC), set for June 23 at 4 CDSB Petawawa, and combat sports and grappling practi- tioners in the Halifax area are encour- aged to form teams and sign up. The MCGC is pan-CAF military combatives exercise that takes the form of a tournament with multiple weight classes and skill levels. Last year, more than 130 competitors, representing a wide range of ranks and trades from across the country, took part in the event. New this year will be an enhanced focus on the team aspect, with new 2nd and 3rd place trophies added for the Team Championship categories. Though all competition is one-on-one, teams are encouraged as a method of building unit esprit de corps. Now in its sixth year, the exercise has grown with each iteration, and the popularity of combatives and grappling across the CAF, as well as the skill levels of the competitors, has grown along with it. Smaller exercises and tournaments have sprung up at bases across the coun- try, and a majority of bases now have a PSP-sponsored club focused on A Canadian soldier (left standing) from the enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Latvia, participates in a Latvian Grappling training various combat disciplines, Championship at the 34. Secondary School at Riga, Latvia on April 15. like the 12 Wing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu CPL JEAN-ROCH CHABOT, EFP BG LATVIA club in Shearwater. CAF members have also competed internation- the Open Latvian Grappling Champi- said LCol Steve Burgess, the tourna- feature that saw thousands of people ally, finding success at some of the onship on April 15. ment technical director and senior tune in for the 2017 edition. world’s largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu “The competition is going to feature CAF military combatives instruc- Early registrations are already roll- tournaments, and in one recent the CAF’s highest level fighters from tor, adding that categories are also ing in, and LCol Burgess hopes to see example, Canadians deployed with across the entire force, some of whom available for those with beginner skill the largest number of participants NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence are already recognized Canadian levels. yet, including new faces, for 2018. Battle Group in Latvia competed at national and world-level champions,” Because the MCGC is an official He said all formations and units are CAF exercise, registration is open encouraged to field a combatives team only to Regular and Reserve Force if possible. ECO-ENDURANCE CHALLENGE 2018 soldiers, sailors, aircrew and special “This is our opportunity to show- Halifax – May 05 – 06 operators, at a cost of $25 each, and case the high level of combatives ex- Orienteering – Navigation – Largest 24 hour Rogaine in North America all team members will be required to pertise that exists within the CAF and Details online at www.ecoendurancechallenge.ca show military ID prior to weigh ins demonstrate to the world the CAF’s Register online with Race Roster on June 23. While the competition is mastery of the most fundamental restricted to CAF members only, both warrior skillset: hand-to-hand com- Great Prizes up to $1000 military and civilian spectators are bat,” LCol Burgess said. welcome and encouraged to attend For more information on the MCGC and support the athletes. The day’s or to register your team, visit the Exciting 4 hour (New for 2018), 8 hour and 24 hour challenges 149605 for teams of all ages in four categories: Emergency Responders events will also be streamed live on website at http://combativesgrap- & SAR, Public Competitive, Recreational, Armed Forces Facebook and Youtube via the official pling.com or contact steven.burgess@ Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/EcoEnduranceChallenge Twitter: @Halifax SAR Website: halifaxsar.ca Canadian Army accounts, a popular forces.gc.ca for questions. 22 TRIDENT Sports April 30, 2018

2018 Winter Olympics Bi- Former Sea Cadet makes her athlon events were held at the Alpensia Biathlon Centre in Daegwallyeong-myeon, South mark at Winter Olympics Korea. Emma Lunder of Canada’s Biathlon Team placement: By Peter Mallett, Lunder and the other competitors Women’s 15km Individual, The Lookout Staff were greeted with strong winds, snow, Finished 54th (out of 87 entries) and bitterly cold conditions. 46:56.6 Emma Lunder, a former Sea Cadet, As an individual Olympic competi- Women’s 7.5km Sprint, 54th (87 represented Canada in biathlon at the tor, she competed in the Women’s 15 entries) 23:30.4; 2018 Olympic Winter Games in South kilometre Individual and 7.5km Sprint Women’s 10km Pursuit, 53rd Korea and describes her experience as where she finished 54th in a field of 87 (63 entries) 36:52.1; hitting a career bullseye. entrants in both races, and 53rd in the Women’s 4x6 Relay, Canada, Fourteen years of training were Women’s 10km pursuit in a field of 63. 10th (18 entries) 1:13:36.8 validated when she marched with the “I was disappointed with my indi- Biathlon Basics: Canadian delegation at the opening vidual Olympic races and it was really Derived ceremony at Olympic Stadium in hard for me to deal with. I couldn’t from the Greek Pyeongchang Feb. 9. fight like I wanted at the most presti- word meaning “It was absolutely incredible to gious race weekend of my life,” she two contests, walk into the stadium in a sea of red said. “I did, however leave everything I biathlon com- and white and surrounded by hun- had on the race course and my shoot- bines skiing dreds of Canadian athletes,” said ing was decent, so I am happy about and shooting Lunder. “There were so many bright giving my all for the entire two weeks.” and draws on lights and flashbulbs flashing every- Despite the disappointment of not traditional where, and I think it finally hit me at reaching the Olympic podium, she Scandinavian that moment that I was going to be had several strong performances after backcountry racing for Canada at absolutely the Pyeongchang. hunting prac- Emma Lunder highest level.” On March 10 at a World Cup race tices. As an ath- SUBMITTED The 26-year-old, who also competes in Kontiolahti, Finland, she finished letic endeavor, on the World Cup Biathlon circuit, in 43rd Place in the Women’s 7.5km the first biathlons took place in says her Olympic dream was sparked Sprint Race out of a field of 96 com- the 18th Century as part of a after joining the Royal Canadian Sea petitors. Then in her season finale military competition between Cadets Corps (RCSCC) in 2004. at the Canadian National Biathlon Norway and Sweden. A version The sports are a major part of the Championships in Charlo, N.B., of the biathlon called Ski Patrol army, sea and air cadet program with Emma Lunder, a former Sea Cadet, March 20 to 25, she captured two sil- was introduced as an event at the yearly regional, provincial and na- started participating in biathlon while ver medals and a bronze. Winter Olympics 1924 before the tional competitions. It tests a person’s she was a cadet. She was a member of “When I started doing biathlon arrival of the present day com- physical endurance through skiing Canada’s biathlon team at the Winter through cadets, I had absolutely no petition at the 1960 Games. With long distances followed by the mental Olympics in Pyeongchang. idea I would get to where I have to- guns strapped to their backs, toughness that comes from shooting SUBMITTED day,” said Lunder. “The advice I have competitors ski a predetermined at a target more than 50 metres away for others is: Take whatever opportu- distance before stopping to shoot with .22 calibre long rifle. hits and misses of other competitors nities you can and go with them for at targets in one of two positions, Lunder says the sport was a perfect around me,” she explains. “Instead, as long as you can, because you never lying down or standing upright. fit because of the intense physical and I’m very focussed on making sure I know what might end up happening.” mental challenges. have a gentle trigger squeeze and fol- “Imagine sprinting up and down low through for all five of my shots.” several flights of stairs before stop- Although she failed to reach the ping abruptly and trying to thread a podium in Pyeongchang, she played a needle,” she said of the biathlon expe- role in getting Canada to a 10th Place rience. “The accuracy needed to hit finish in the Women’s 4 x 6 Relay. Sports award a toonie-sized target 50 metres away “Racing at the Olympics was is not an easy task; the key is to train amazing. The relay is a special race your body to settle down and your because it gives you a true sense that mind to focus right after skiing.” you are part of something bigger and first winners you are racing for one another,” she Staying on target said. “On my last lap all I could think Questions on page 21 9. George Hainsworth, Montreal Cana- Canada’s Olympic biathlon team about was skiing as fast as I could to Answers diens, 1926-27; GP-44; SO 14; GAA 1.47. employs sports psychologists to help gain a few extra seconds for the next 1. Jackie Robinson, Brooklyn Dodgers, 10. Syl Apps, Toronto Maple Leafs, 1936- centre the athletes. Lunder focuses on competitor, and achieving that was 1947. 37; 16 goals, 29 assists, 10 PiM 48 GP. key words while shooting. definitely a career highlight for me.” 2. Don Newcombe, Brooklyn Dodgers, 11. Claude Provost, Montreal Canadiens, “An example would be saying the Extreme winter weather conditions 1956 – 27-7, 3.06 ERA and 139 Ks. 1967-68. word ‘trigger’ in my mind, so that forced the postponement of several 3. Erik Glavic, Saint Mary's Hus- 12. Sam “The Rifle” Etcheverry, Mon- during shooting my thoughts aren’t skiing events. Conditions improved, kies,2007; Calgary Dinos, 2009. treal Alouettes, 1954. wondering off, or if I start to hear the but only slightly for the relay race; 4. Sandy Koufax, LA Dodgers, 1963 – 25- 13. Frank Nighbor, Ottawa Senators, 5, 1.88 ERA, and 306 Ks. 1924-25. 5. Montreal Canadiens, December 15, 14. Chris Flynn, Saint Mary's Huskies 1925; 3-1 winners over the New York QB, 1988, '89, '90. Marketing and HHT Expert for many Americans. It was awarded to the 15. McMaster Marlins, 1963; 3-2 winners Military Members since 1985 winning team of the first hockey over UBC Thunderbirds. TridenT realTy lTd. game in Madison Square Gardens 16. Tom Watt, University of Toronto, On the list! Find me on Facebook! and subsequently to the team that 1970-71. Specializing in Dartmouth, won the Eastern Conference play- 17. Concordia Stingers, 1998. Cole Harbour and offs. 18. Karen Kendell, Concordia Stingers,

149600 6. Jim Trimble, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, 1997-98. outskirts to 6375 2-456- 1961. 19. Barbara Ann Scott, figure skating, Porter’s Lake 90 7. Frank Nighbor, Ottawa Senators, 1945. She also won the award in 1947 1923-24. & 1948. www.rozprince.com • [email protected] 8. Reggie Jackson, New York Yankees, 20. Marlene Streit, 1951. She also won in 1980. 1956. April 30, 2018 TRIDENT Sports 23

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CFAST swimmers attend UNB swim meet

CFAST swimmers joined forces with Gagetown at the recent University of New Bruns- wick masters swim meet. The team took second place in the women’s 200 medley relay race and the 200 medley mix relay, first place in the women’s 200 free style relay, and first in the 200 freestyle mix relay. LS Nicole Winsor from NFS(A) on the right of the picture easily qualified for CAF Nationals next year. From left: CPO2 Patrick Lavigne, Jodi Schnare, Cpl Frederick Morissette, MCpl Martin Larose, Cpl Robynne Hansen, Capt Francesca Walsh, and LS Nicole Winsor.

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