VOLUME 44, ISSUE 1 • MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2010

CPO1 Bob Cleroux, Lt(N) Christopher Grant and VAdm Dean McFadden serve Christmas dinner to the crew of HMCS Fredericton. The ship is deployed on a six-month mission to the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden and Horn of Africa to conduct counter piracy

and counter terror operations alongside Canada’s CPL HALIFAX IMAGING SERVICES, PETER REED, FORMATION NATO and Coalition partners.

Raising the flag An FDU first MFRC Faceoff CNC flag to fly during 2010 Father and son share surface Halifax and region Environmental hockey PAGE 3 supplied dive programs for the tournament in February PAGE 25 PAGE 6

INSIDE whole family PAGES 15-20 2 TRIDENT, JANUARY 11, 2010 CFNES brings the Navy to NSCC Truro By Capt Scott A Butler the PLC works. CFNES QCO During the day, Cdr Page and CFNES Coxswain CPO1 Mario ver the last few years, CFNES Gagnon visited the event to assess O has been an active partner with student engagement and to get a feel Skills Canada including participa- for the value of the school’s partici- tion in several events. Recognizing pation. After reflecting on the event, the importance of technical skills Cdr Page said “As a naval technical in both society and the military, and engineering training establish- CFNES Commandant Cdr Simon ment, our link with Skills Canada is Page, along with select members of vital; this Tech Shop was a superb CFNES, maintained a solid commit- example of how the Navy can part- ment to Skills Canada during the ner with Skills Canada and connect Skills Canada Tech Shop at NSCC with young individuals interested in Truro held on November 26, 2009. technical trades.” Cdr Page hopes to Nine CFNES personnel participated host a future Skills Canada event at in this event while PO1 Ian CFNES and expose potential recruits McNaughton and I looked on. to that establishment. The existing During the event, three senior relationships that have been bridged sailors mentored grade 10 and 11 stu- with Skills Canada are setting the dents by answering questions regard- scene for this possibility. ing their careers in round table dis- The future presents many uncer- cussions. PO1 Don Tazzman and tainties, including the health of PO1 Daniel Savard emphasized the skilled trades both in the military and importance of mathematics and sci- High school students participate in damage control scenarios organized by CFNES personnel during the Skills our society in general. By exposing ences to the students and provided a Canada Tech Shop at NSCC Truro. the workforce of the future to what realistic view point of life in the the Navy has to offer, it is guaranteed Navy. PO1 Tazzman enthusiastically has acquired from being a sailor. Lat- included a damage control scenario which students were able to try on the that some young minds will discover described the abundance of opportu- er, the students participated in dis- in which high school students acted equipment, and a Programmable an innate attraction to the Navy and nity that he has had to travel as well plays including three major displays as the first responders to an emer- Logic Control (PLC) display allow- will become the CPOs and senior as the rolodex of lifelong friends he executed by CFNES. The events gency, a HazMat clean-up display in ing students to see, first hand, how officers of tomorrow’s Navy.

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Byron Balcom John Dulong Managing Partner Owner/REALTOR® [email protected] [email protected] EXIT REALTY METRO 1-800-375-3884 209-4761 TRIDENT, JANUARY 11, 2010 3 New Year’s Day marked by CNC flag raising in Halifax By Virginia Beaton RAdm Maddison observed Trident staff that the relationship between Halifax and the Navy has alifax Regional Munici- grown through both world Hpality (HRM) welcomed wars, the Korean conflict, the the New Year by raising the Cold War “and today our Canadian Naval Centennial sailors, like those in HMCS (CNC) flag in front of City Hall Fredericton, deployed in the on the Grand Parade. Gulf of Aden, continue to act Crewmembers from HMCS and to lead in the uncertain Halifax conducted the cere- and constantly shifting post- mony at 9 a.m. on January 9-11 security challenges that 1, 2010, during which the are so much a part of the glob-

CNC flag joined the Canadian SGT HALIFAX IMAGING SERVICES PINEO, FORMATION SHAWN al landscape and seascape ensign and the HRM flag on of 2010.” the flagstaff where it will be Stating his belief that “the flown during the entire year. 21st century will ultimately “This year, your centennial, come to be known as the mar- is a chance for us also to be itime century,” and to meet thankful for your sacrifice, all the associated challenges, your dedication and your RAdm Maddison stated that commitment to this communi- Canada would continue to ty,” said Mayor Peter Kelly, require a modern and compe- mayor of HRM. “You have tent Navy, “crewed by well- been a strong presence since led, well-trained, proud and day one and you continue to confident members of the grow and prosper, as we grow Navy, who along with their and prosper. It is important families, are supported by the that we never forget that you whole community.” and we are one and that these, Other attendees at the cere- your good times, are ours, and mony included HRM council- that your bad times are ours as lors, Commodore Mark Nor- well. We want you to know man, Commander CANFLT- that we support you, each and LANT; Capt(N) John Newton, every step along the way.” Commander CFB Halifax; Cdr RAdm Paul Maddison, Josée Kurtz, Commanding Commander JTFA and MAR- Officer of Halifax; CPO1 Tom LANT, thanked Mayor Kelly Riefesel, Formation Chief, and HRM Council and said and CPO1 David MacDonald, “Today we celebrate the start Fleet Chief. of the second century of Capt(N) Craig Walkington, Canada’s Navy with a short MARLANT CNC Project and time-honoured naval Coordinator, gave an over- tradition, the ceremony of In honour of the Canadian Naval Centennial, a special flag was commissioned and will be flown by all naval vessels and view of upcoming CNC colours.” He noted that navies naval establishments as well as on Halifax’s Grand Parade throughout 2010. events, including the Febru- around the world enact simi- ary 2 launch of a stamp hon- lar daily ceremonies with warships and shore-based of the very close connection for over 250 years. And just the proven and professional ouring Victoria Cross recipi- their national flags. “Today is naval establishments through- between Halifax and the as Halifax is no longer the Canadian Navy that Haligoni- ent William Hall. A Royal the first raising of the Canadi- out 2010.” Navy, according to RAdm small garrison town of years ans know so well. A Navy that Navy veteran of the Crimean an Naval Centennial flag, The flag’s presence on the Maddison. “The relationship past, your Navy has matured sailor for sailor, tonne for War, Hall was the first Nova which was specially commis- Grand Parade throughout the between Halifax and the Navy from its comparatively hum- tonne, is the equal of any in the Scotian and the first person of sioned to be flown by all naval year will be in recognition has been inextricably linked ble beginnings to become 21st century.” colour to win this award. Four Canadian soldiers and one Canadian reporter killed and five injured in an IED strike By CEFCOM The incident occurred four km cial Reconstruction Team; Sgt Kirk Provincial Reconstruction Team; Canadian civilian official were south of Kandahar City at approx- Taylor, 28, a member of 84 Inde- and Pte Garrett William Chidley, 21, also seriously wounded in the inci- our Canadian soldiers and one imately 4 p.m., Kandahar time, pendent Field Battery, Royal Cana- a member of the 2nd Battalion dent. All of the injured were evacu- FCanadian reporter embedded Wednesday afternoon as a result of dian Artillery, based in Yarmouth, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light ated by helicopter to the Multi- with Joint Task Force Afghanistan an improvised explosive device Nova Scotia and serving with the Infantry, based in Shilo, Manitoba National Medical Facility at Kan- (JTF-Afg) were killed, while four attack on an armoured vehicle dur- Kandahar Provincial Reconstruc- and serving with the Kandahar dahar Airfield. The injured soldiers other Canadian soldiers and one ing a patrol. tion Team; Cpl Zachery McCorma- Provincial Reconstruction Team. and civilian are reported to be in Canadian civilian official were Those killed in action include ck, 21, a member of the Loyal Michelle Lang, 34, a Canwest jour- stable condition. injured in an improvised explosive Sgt George Miok, 28, a member of Edmonton Regiment, 4th Battalion nalist from Calgary, embedded with A ramp ceremony took place at device (IED) incident in Kandahar 41 Combat Engineer Regiment, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan Kandahar Airfield on Friday, Janu- province, on Wednesday, Decem- based in Edmonton, Alberta and Infantry, based in Edmonton, Alber- was killed in the same incident. ary 1, 2010 before the fallen were ber 30, 2009. serving with the Kandahar Provin- ta and serving with the Kandahar Four Canadian soldiers and one repatriated to Canada. 4 TRIDENT, JANUARY 11, 2010 Community calendar

Reunion and event notices must be submitted by mail, fax or internet, attention reporter, (902) 427-4231 • [email protected] and include the sender’s name and phone number. Publication schedule A notice will not be published if the event is to happen more than one year from publication date. Submissions may be edited. for 2010 December 15, 2009 — MFRC exotic visitors. Learn marksmanship, seamanship, January 11, 2010 — MFRC Events at the Maritime To register call, 490-5757. sailing, marching and more to all for January 25, 2010 free. Everything is provided through the February 8, 2010 — MFRC Museum of the Atlantic On Tuesday, January 12 at 7:30 p.m, program at no cost to the cadet (or the February 22, 2010 — DND Discounts Shoes for Souls March 8, 2010 — MFRC/Home and Garden John Langley, Chairman of the Cunard A project named Shoes for Souls parent.) Opportunities abound in this March 22, 2010 — Posting Season Steamship Society, will give the first collecting shoes for needy people in great program for youth, from dances to April 5, 2010 — MFRC talk in a series of three presentations Zambia. During a humanitarian trip to trips to summer training. We parade April 19, 2010 — Battle of the Atlantic about the ships of the Cunard Line. The Kabwe, Zambia in May 2009, Kyle every Tuesday night at Bldg 4, Lower May 3, 2010 — MFRC early years of the Cunard Line show an Warkentin saw that there was rubbish Base Shearwater from 6 to 9 p.m. For May 17, 2010 — DND Discounts incredible period of growth as the new such as discarded syringes on sidewalks more information, contact 883-1952 May 31, 2010 North Atlantic run became more and and streets. Many people had no shoes or 832-4438. June 14, 2010 — MFRC more profitable. Leading the way was or they wore sandals full of holes, offer- June 28, 2010 the Line’s first steam paddle wheeler, ing no protection from the rubbish. July 12, 2010 — MFRC RMS Britannia. According to the World Health Organi- Magnificent welcomes July 26, 2010 — DND Discounts On Tuesday, January 19 at 7:30 p.m., zation, 20 to 80 per cent of Zambia’s new Sea Cadets August 9, 2010 — MFRC Richard MacMichael, coordinator of population is infected with the AIDS/ 24 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps August 23, 2010 — Back to School visitor services at the Maritime Muse- HIV virus and Warkentin thought that Magnificent is accepting new Sea September 6, 2010 — MFRC um, will give a presentation called RMS the spread of the virus could be mini- Cadets ages 12 to 18 on Wednesday September 20, 2010 — Home Improvements Aquitania: The Ship Beautiful. For mized through the distribution of shoes. nights at 6:30 p.m. Join us to explore October 4, 2010 — MFRC many marine enthusiasts, RMS Aqui- Shoes for Souls is looking for volun- free opportunities in sailing, seaman- October 18, 2010 tania remains the finest ocean liner ever teers to donate several hours a week to ship and leadership. We are located at November 1, 2010 — Remembrance built. Launched on April 21, 1913, it help collect shoes, send out invitations, Building 4, Lower Base, Shearwater. November 15, 2010 represented all that was great about the make memos, answer calls and deliver For more information, please call 720- — MFRC/DND Discounts/Holiday Shopping liner era. Aquitania served in both world donation requests. For more informa- 1580 or [email protected]. November 29 wars as a hospital ship and troop trans- tion or to make a donation please December 13, 2010 — Naval Centennial Year End Review port and was a popular and regular contact Kyle Warkentin at 858-2315 visitor to Halifax after the Second or 830-8392 or send an email to 615 (Bluenose) RCACS Editor: World War. [email protected]. welcome new Air Cadets (902) 427-4235, fax (902) 427-4238 On Tuesday, January 26 at 7:30 615 (Bluenose) Royal Canadian Air Editorial Advisor: Mike Bonin p.m., marine surveyor David A. Walker Cadet Squadron is currently enrolling (902) 721-1968 • [email protected] will give a presentation titled Cruis- Halifax Winter youth age 12 to 18 years. If you are Reporter: Virginia Beaton RMS (902) 427-4231 • [email protected] ing Aboard Cunard’s Franconia. Shelter Program interested in learning more about flying, Graphic Designer: Jeremy Cormier This will be based on two cruises As winter approaches, Halifax’s home- leadership, sports, music, and many (902) 427-4234 • [email protected] aboard RMS Franconia that Walker took less will need a warm place to visit. The more exciting activities, step up to the Office/Accounts Clerk: Carrie Rabouin in 1949. Out of the Cold Emergency Winter Shel- challenge and join 615 Squadron today. (902) 427-4237 • [email protected] On Sundays at 11:30, 1:30 and 3:30 ter is looking for dedicated volunteers to We parade every Wednesday evening, www.tridentnews.ca p.m., join the staff of the Maritime help run/support an emergency shelter starting September 9, 2009, from 6:15 Museum of the Atlantic to learn about this winter. The shelter will be located at to 9:15 at the Stadacona Drill Hall Advertising Sales: the music of the sea. Sea songs and St. Matthew’s United Church on Bar- (Building S14, CFB Halifax), main Dave MacNeil & Wanda Priddle (902) 427-4232 • [email protected] sea shanties are an important part of life rington St. JTFA units or personnel inter- entrance at the corner of Almon and at sea and of the cultures of the Mar- ested in supporting this worthwhile com- Gottingen St. in Halifax. 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TRIDENT, JANUARY 11, 2010 5 War memorial honours the fallen By James Whitehead just brought people together,” he Trident intern said. “People that didn’t normally talk in the building are actually now arly in the morning on Novem- talking to one another.” Eber 11, a small group of civilians JAMES WHITEHEAD Wong said the wall has actually busily made their final preparations. become a meeting place for people Their project was a memorial wall who have personal connections to set up in their office building in the military members who have fall- Burnside, Nova Scotia to honour the en in Afghanistan. CF members who have fallen in “When it first went up, people Afghanistan. Set against a black mar- were just standing here in awe just ble wall, poppies adorn their names looking at the names and faces,” he and faces under the proclamation said, “and it created a lot of discus- “Lest We Forget.” sion within the centre and it gave James Wong, who served three everyone an opportunity to remem- years in the Navy himself, spear- ber why they were over there” headed the effort. Candice Giffon one of Wong’s “I have a Canadian flag at home coworkers, was touched by the that I fly at half mast every time a memorial. One of the soldiers, Canadian soldier passes away (in Pte. Ricky Green, was her brother’s Afghanistan), he said. “I remember best friend. when every one of the soldiers on “It meant a lot to me to see the wall that wall died.” knowing that my family was affect- Wong’s company, Xerox runs on ed by it, and how many other fami- an American schedule, meaning that lies have been affected by it as well,” he and his coworkers have to work Candice Giffon takes a moment to remember the fallen soldiers in Afghanistan at the Memorial Wall put up by she said. on Remembrance Day. her coworkers at the Xerox building in Burnside, Nova Scotia. There is no projected end date for “Last year all we were able to the memorial wall. do was have a moment of silence,” that things would be different. what these soldiers have done for received positive feedback from the “It will stay up there forever as far he said. “I just wanted a place for people us,” he said. people in his office building. as I’m concerned,” said Wong. “It This year, Wong was determined to put their poppies and reflect on Since the wall went up, Wong has “It’s amazing how much this has will never come down.” 6 TRIDENT, JANUARY 11, 2010 FDU(A) father and son dive Santa visits CFNES approximately a year because of mainte- nance problems “and this was the first Christmas divisions gear-up to get it back online,” according By James Whitehead Bowdridge was promoted to to CPO1 Simonsen. Trident Intern PO2 and LS Cyr is now a Mas- He described the dive with his son as ter Seaman. “a special event. I don’t get in the water he sound of Santa’s laugh PO2 Ingram was presented that much, I’m usually doing the paper- Tbroke the orderly silence with the Admiral Jones Shield. work and watching the bubbles. But it’s of the Drill Shed on December SLt Caldwell received the great to get back in the water and back to 8 as the Stadacona Band CFNES Certificate of Achieve- basics. Especially with this chance to hailed Santa’s arrival with a ment for successfully com- dive with my son.” rousing rendition of Jingle pleting the Marine Systems During the dive, “We only went down Bells. Santa paraded through Commissioning from the about 40 bone-crushing feet.” While he the ranks of CFNES personnel Ranks academics course. was on the bottom, CPO1 Simonsen says to loud applause. The officers ASLt Kester received the he, as the red, or lead diver, relayed to the and NCMs of CFNES had gath- Commissioning Scroll and LS Matthew Simonsen (front row, first on left) and CPO1 Mark Simonsen, topside “Tell yellow diver to try to keep ered for divisions to celebrate was appointed an officer. PO2 (front row, first on right) are the first CF father and son to do a surface supplied up.” He describes that teasing comment another successful year. Primeau received the first dive together. as “all in good fun. He’s a young diver, clasp to the CF Decoration he’s strong and he handled himself very Medal. CPO2 Hatcher, PO1 By Virginia Beaton LS Simonsen, a Naval Reservist, is a port well... It was a good dive, overall. We got “Be part of Cholock, PO1 Walters, PO2 Trident staff inspection diver but CPO1 Simonsen said a few of the bugs out and it was good for Veilleux, MS Gaudet, and Eli “ He’s also done the prelim clearance the guys on the surface, it got them back the Centennial Collins each received the n October 2009, the Fleet Diving Unite diver selection phase, so that qualified in the process of the protocols of running Commandant’s Commenda- I(Atlantic) (FDU(A)) celebrated a first him to go in the gear. Usually Reservists the dive, and everything else. next year.” tion for their work on the for the CF diving branch. don’t get that chance.” After enrolling as an infantryman in NGRAIN project. Before dis- “We both went in the water to test In an email to Trident, FDU(A)’s Com- December 2005, LS Simonsen later The celebration included missal for the CFNES Christ- out some equipment and the opportuni- manding Officer, LCdr Roland Leyte, changed occupations and has been div- five promotions and several mas dinner, Cdr Page encour- ty arose for for father and son to go said “This was the first time in our div- ing for two years. “I’d like to go clear- awards and certificates. SLt aged everyone to make two together,” stated CPO1 Mark Simonsen, ing branch that we have had a father and ance diver and make a career of it,” he Sorensen was promoted to New Year’s resolutions. “Be Coxswain of FDU(A). son conduct a surface supplied dive said. He hopes to be one of the candidates Lt(N), and ASLt Walsh and part of the Centennial next The father and son in question are him- together while they were both in the CF.” selected for the clearance diver course ASLt Periard-Fourier both year,” he said, “and do some- self and his son, LS Matthew Simonsen. The equipment had been down for starting in September 2010. were promoted to SLt. MS thing for yourself.”

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CPL PAMELA EVANS says raising money has been a bit more difficult. “It’s been kind of slow going, but we are hoping to raise at least a couple hundred dollars,” he said. “It’s the first year we’ve done it and we started a little late. Sometimes it takes a little while to get the ball rolling.” Russell chalks up the diffi- culty in getting donations to the growing popularity of the Movember movement. Although they only have a team of six, there are many other mo bros and sistas on base. “We have been seeing a lot more mustaches lately,” Canadian they said. The team has not given up hope, however. Russell says nothing is over until the final Forces tally comes in. Give Me Mo, also had a team photo taken which they placed on the front desk at the Appreciation 12 Wing Shearwater Sports Centre along with a blurb about the Movember cam- We would like to show our Four men grew mustaches to raise money for Prostate paign and a request for dona- Cancer Awareness for the month of November. From left to tions. Russell also plays hock- right: Bobby Russell, John Gillies (sitting), and Adam ey once a week. He said their appreciation for all the men and Legere. Missing from the photo was Noel Redmond. last game of the month was a fundraiser for the cause. But as women employed in the Canadian By James Whitehead instructor at Stadacona and far as he and the team are con- Trident Intern his brother Andrew, a Halifax cerned, there is no deadline Forces and their commitment to regional police officer. on donating to a worthy cause. few men at the 12 Wing Team Give Me Mo, said With money raised after the fighting for our Country. AShearwater Sports Cen- they had personal reasons for November deadline, Russell tre banded together to fight the joining the Movember cause. says he will still make sure it good fight against prostate “We had a coworker who gets to the Movember society. cancer by growing handlebar had to go for biopsies,” said The team did have some dif- From now until January 31st, mustaches in November. Bob- Russell, “and I had an uncle fering opinions on whether by Russell, a Fitness and who had it too.” they would keep their mus- all vehicles new and used will be Sports Instructor with PSP, The team is very concerned taches after November 30 or recruited some of his cowork- about raising awareness for a not. Russell said he found his priced at a special DND only Price. ers to “grow a mo and save a disease that is one of the most annoying and itchy. John how- bro” for Movember, an inter- treatable cancers and yet also ever, enjoyed his. “Maybe I Call 455-0566 or stop by our national men’s health aware- the most under-diagnosed. will shave it off and just grow showroom for details. ness campaign. “If you’re male, and you it back again,” he said. Adam “Mo is a slang term for mus- live long enough, chances said he might change the tache,” said Russell. “We’re are you’ll get prostate can- shape of his and just curl up all mo bros.” cer,” he said. “The stats are the ends. “We’ll see,” he said. The campaign is not really high.” Whatever the differences exclusive to men, however. The team’s main focus in team Give Me Mo has about Women are also encouraged 2009 was to raise awareness the fate of their mustaches, and welcomed to take part in for prostate cancer, a cam- one thing they are all agreed raising money and awareness. paign that has been going on is that for them, the end of “They’re mo sistas,” said quite well. November did not spell the Russell. “If was just me sporting the end of the team, or the spirit of The members of team mustache, people would just Movember. They are all hop- Give Me Mo—as they call kind of look at me oddly as I ing that next time, more mo themselves—includes Fitness walk by,” said Russell, “but bros and mo sistas will make Coordinator John Gillies, and when they walk in and see four themselves known. 12 Lakelands Blvd. Bayers Lake Park fitness instructors Adam Leg- of us with these handlebar We’d like to make it an ere, and Noel Redmond. They mustaches people are always annual thing,” said Russell. have also recruited Isaac like, ‘what’s the theme? why “We are looking forward to Habib, a fitness and sports are you doing this?’ on a pret- next year.” 455-0566 www.halifaxchrysler.com 8 TRIDENT, JANUARY 11, 2010 PTE KRISTEN MCCORD, FORMATION IMAGING SERVICES HALIFAX IMAGING SERVICES PTE KRISTEN MCCORD, FORMATION

Commodore Mark Norman, Commander Canadian Fleet Atlantic, (front row centre) congratulates awards and honours recipients at the Admiral’s Honours and Awards ceremony on December 8. Awards ceremony recognizes merit and sacrifice

By James Whitehead infection he contracted Somalia this country in whatever shape or ed his warrant as a CPO1, an office The JTF Afghanistan ROTO2 Trident Intern during the mid 1990s. LSAlexander form that takes,” said Commodore in which he has been serving since Commander’s Commendation was was nicknamed Smiley and was Norman, standing in for RAdm April 2008. MCpl Denis Gaudreault awarded to Cpl Wayne Dagley for he annual Admiral’s Honours loved and respected by his ship- Maddison, who was unable to received the first clasp to the CF serving with distinction in the Tand Awards ceremony took mates. One of the main flats in the attend due to illness. “This is not the Decoration. Ammunition platoon NSE-JTF in place at the Wardroom on Decem- Charlottetown was named Alexan- first MARLANT Sacrifice Medal to “The Canadian Forces Decora- Afghanistan in OP MEDUSA. ber 8, 2009. der Way in his honour. His widow, be awarded, and I am sure that, as tion is often a much maligned MARLANT Bravo Zulus were also The Sacrifice medal was award- Ms. Sharon Rodenhiser, received unfortunate as that is, that is will not and underappreciated decoration,” awarded to Cdr Robert Clark, for his ed posthumously to LS Darryl the medal on his behalf. be the last. I ask that you simply Commodore Norman said. “This is leadership and commitment during Alexander who died November 26, “This is a special way for us to take that memory with you, and the one however, that really speaks his posting as Commanding Officer 2002, while serving in HMCS Char- acknowledge the ultimate sacrifice remember LS Alexander.” to dedication and loyalty to the of CFS St. John’s from July 2007 to lottetown, of a chronic viral heart of those who serve us, who serve CPO1 Dexter Brown was award- institution.” June 2009; Lt(N) Craig Jollimore,

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ALS Society of NS; PO1 Rod- on June 27, 2009. The recipi- Frame for coordinating all of Tthose in the business of collecting and The SAAC is a two-week seminar focus- ney Helpard, for co-coordi- ents included LCol Don Per- the daily transport require- interpreting the noises generated underwater ing on the complete analysis of an acoustic nating the 2008 and 2009 rin for coordinating the phys- ments; LS Valerie Boyer as by surface ships and submarines, otherwise signature. Held for the first time in July JTFA GCWCC Kick-Offs and ical requirements for the the seating plan document known as acoustic analysts. The ever present 2009, the content of this course carries for- MS Jay DeWolfe for identify- Garrison Grounds and the creator; LS Frankie Stewart as global geopolitical and environmental ward lessons that will be learned on the basic ing an explosive device in Halifax Forum; LCdr Marie 2 I/C for the work party on the changes, particularly in respect to the Arctic and advanced courses. Its development was his workplace and taking the Bourinot for the coordina- Garrison Grounds site and Ocean, means the collection of acoustic aimed specifically at the senior analysts that proper steps to ensure the tion of cadet participation; Ken Doucette for coordinat- information is as important now as any time work in standards and training billets safety of his colleagues. Maj Paul Doucette for the ing sponsorship support for in history. This fact is clearly reflected in the throughout the CF or are directly involved in Charlie Chafe was com- coordination of all internal both the Admiral’s BBQ and Air Force and the Navy modernization pro- contributing to acoustic intelligence. mended for his invaluable and external communica- the post-parade refreshments. grams now underway, including the intro- The BPAAC, meanwhile, is a three-week dedication and contribution tions; Maj Ulpiano Honorio, Other organizations receiv- duction of the Cyclone helicopter, which course to be introduced in 2010, and will to the submarine community for coordinating the physical ing MARLANT BZs included will eventually become the latest tool in the fulfill an Air Force training need by teach- through his involvement in requirements at the Garrison FIS, CMS Translation Ser- acquisition of acoustic data. ing (primarily) AESOPS the basic theory three refits, three Canadian- Grounds and Halifax Forum; vices, the Naval Construction The Acoustic Data Analysis Centre Atlantic and analysis skills required of them to con- izations and an Extended Lt(N) Frank Laframboise, for Troop, the Non-Tech Work- (ADAC (A)) is evolving too, putting the final solidate their skills as Anti-Submarine War- Docking Work Period from the co-ordination and tasking shop, and the N6 PTSD. There touches on ensuring the right training will fare operators. 2006 to 2009. Joy Clayton of all personnel support to the were also several cadet corps be available at the right time during every PO2 Greg Flemming, the Training Petty was commended as Chair- CQC; Lt(N) Wes Mackey, that received MARLANT analyst’s career. Currently, Sonar Operators Officer for the AAAC, is at the forefront of person of the FMF Cape Scott Director of Music for the BZs for their contribution to (Sonar Ops), Airborne Electronic Sensor these changes. “By bringing all of this train- Adopt A Family program Cadet Band; Capt Christo- the CQC, including; RCSCC Operators (AESOp), and Acoustic Sensor ing together under one roof,” he noted, “we from 2001 to 2009. Robert pher Semeniuk for coordina- Iroquois, RCSCC Llewellyn, Officers (ASO) benefit from the training have a real opportunity to build a centre of Butt and Kenneth Briand tion and as liaison officer RCSCC Magnificent, RCSCC delivered at the centre. excellence here for all acoustic analysis, not received the Merit Award for all 12 Wing requirements; Minas, RCSCC Nelson, To achieve this goal, the Advanced Acoustic just for the Navy and the Air Force, but down for proposing protective cov- 2Lt David Noseworthy for RCSCC Sackville, RCSCC St Analysis Course (AAAC), a staple for CF and the road for the Army as well.” ers for the AS-5157/SRD-502 creating and maintaining the Margaret’s Bay, RCSCC Bid- foreign acoustic analysts for more than 40 More information on ADAC(A) is avail- antenna base CQC website; CPO1 Leonard well, NLCC CPO James Car- years, has been recently augmented by the able at http://halifax.mil.ca/n3/ADAC. 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By PO2 Bob Canning works, and an advanced network satellite bandwidth available, not MARLANT N635 monitoring system called Xymon all classified networks are available Classified Ships Support (pronounced Simon, formerly at the same time, but because of the known as Hobbit or Big Brother) nature of its potential missions, ithin the past two months, provides the ship’s support staff Fredericton has been given the W HMCS Fredericton’s net- insight into network performance ability to change classified net- Veterans who have deployed under the UN or NATO command are work infrastructure has taken on an and availability. works as operations shift. This eligible to wear this patch. entirely new look, with multiple A new Video Teleconference allows for increased flexibility National and Coalition Networks, Terminal was installed which will which has not been given to any new and updated hardware and enable any sailor in Fredericton, MARLANT ship in the past. software. Fredericton has been giv- when operations allow, to schedule Ships have always suffered from en access to more networks, servic- a video conference with family and network congestion and lack of es and capability simultaneously, friends at the MFRC. This was bandwidth. In most cases our ships while utilizing less hardware and recently used with great success sail with not much more bandwidth Never forget power, than any Canadian ship in and families were able to speak to than the old Internet dialup modem. the past. This breakthrough was and see their loved ones live on To help with this problem, N6 has accomplished by using Server Vir- November 30 while the ship was at installed Riverbed WAN accelera- tualization, a new technology from sea. Finally, two GPnet (Internet) tor appliances on each network, VMWare Corp. terminals were installed to provide which will help smooth out the who we are In the space formerly taken up by quick access to additional Internet network traffic and retain local one server, Fredericton now has sites that previously could not be copies of files that are frequently By Capt Michel Houle our colours. Even though eight out the equivalent of seven servers. viewed, which adds additional requested so the information only FCE Ops, CFB Halifax of 10 members own a motorcycle, These servers provide a full service quality of life options to sailors. needs to transfer once across the we are not an MC nor an association. environment equivalent to what a Fredericton has received access satellite link. e are a group of Canadian Your crest and patches belong to sailor in the headquarters receives, to a number of new classified net- The details of the tremendous WArmy, Air Force and Navy you and will be worn by you only including an individual login works and its existing networks changes made to Fredericton’s net- personnel retired or still serving, because it is your personal identity. account, shared files and printing, have been greatly enhanced. These works could take days to describe, who have been deployed at least You should never forget that when email and access to web data and networks provide the ship with up but it took only a few months to one time under the United Nations wearing your crest, you represent a military messages. To make man- to the minute access to operational install. The installation would not (UN) or North Atlantic Treaty Orga- family of brothers and sisters. When agement of all of these new servic- information ashore, and connectiv- be possible without the outstand- nization (NATO) command. Any wearing the crest, no bad behaviour es easier, N63, the information ity via email and chat with coalition ing work and dedication from person wishing to wear the veter- or conduct will be tolerated. management section for MAR- ships and partners no matter what Fredericton’s sailors, 76 Comm an’s patch must meet this criterion. Other memberships:Ladies: only LANT; has provided automatic mission the ship is given. Due to Grp Ottawa, FMF Cape Scott, Our goals are, primarily, meeting a veteran’s spouse and daughters Microsoft Patch management and limitations of the existing infra- MARLANT N3 and MARLANT N6 and reminiscing and most impor- may wear the ladies’ crest and it is AntiVirus updates on all the net- structure currently onboard and the Organization. tantly remembering those soldiers the veteran’s responsibility to pres- who never made it back home or ent the crest to the ladies. did make it home but were wound- Supporter: to become a support- ed physically or emotionally. Wear- er, the person has to be referred by ing this patch is to represent the a veteran member and the veteran good name of the CF and to make is responsible for his supporter. the public aware of what sacrifices Veteran support: a Canadian citi- have been made. As a patch mem- zen who served a mission with UN ber, you will also share the respon- or NATO, or served with another sibility of passing the knowledge military organization from another and importance of the meaning country can wear the Veteran Sup- behind these patches. porter crest, as can a Canadian Rules of engagement: police officer who served in a UN Veterans: We don’t have any or NATO mission and has received structure and we will never have his or her medal, or any soldier who one. served as an attaché under CF Com- This group of service and ex mand during a UN or NATO mission service members was created so and has received his or her medal. that members can find old friends, The Veterans UN/NATO Group is stay in touch, share and mainly, not in any way affiliated with DND, remember our brothers and sisters Veterans Affairs Canada, the Royal at arms who have fallen in combat Canadian Legion or any other vet- or who risk their lives in each mis- erans’ organization. sion that they participate in. There is no annual fee, member- We will have an official reunion ship or association fee. All you have each year (not mandatory). A mis- to pay is your Veteran UN/NATO sion is considered after a medal is Canada crest Patch. awarded. We will wear our crests All meetings, rides or activities with pride because they represent are not mandatory. Sailor of the Quarter who we are. Our motto: Never forget who AB Robin Rossignol, Fleet Sailor of the Quarter for the last quarter of 2009, was selected from many out- No criminal affiliation will be we are. standing sailors in the Fleet. She is a Supply Tech serving in HMCS Halifax. accepted, no motorcycle club (MC) Our website is http://vetsunnato- Cmdre Mark Norman, CCFL, together with CPO1 David MacDonald, the Fleet CPO, present her with the or one per cent crest will be part of canadaen.multiply.com. Sailor of the Quarter Coin. Bravo Zulu AB Rossignol. TRIDENT, JANUARY 11, 2010 11 MARLANT welcomes the CNC By 2Lt Cameron Hillier ning and executing the events, but we the historic connection between ship and MARLANT CNC PA are also a resource for MARLANT per- city, the Navy plans to acknowledge sonnel to draw upon and help them be every ship namesake community in fter the ball dropped on New Year’s part of the festivities. Canada. Volunteer sailors with special AEve, the Canadian Navy began “This is a significant milestone for one ties to the respective communities will counting down in anticipation of its 100th of Canada’s vital institutions; it is impor- present framed photographs of namesake anniversary. A year of activities has been tant that sailors celebrate and are cele- ships with accompanying historical text, planned to commemorate our past, cele- brated. We want them to know we are to each community. brate our accomplishments and commit here to make sure this happens.” On May 4, 2010, following the Battle to the next century of service to Canada. of the Atlantic ceremonies, RAdm Mad- The MARLANT Canadian Navy Centen- dison will lead a large parade through nial (CNC) team at Stadacona is responsi- The highlight of the Halifax to City Hall to formally exercise ble for the coordinating and planning of Freedom of the City. Nearly 2,000 MAR- the year long gala. centennial will be LANT personnel are expected to fill the The CNC team has been planning ranks behind RAdm Maddison as they numerous events designed to bring the International Fleet march to reaffirm the city’s trust in the Navy to Canadians, not only to invite Navy, continue its relationship, and cele- them to be part of the festivities, but also Review Week. brate the CNC. to inform them of what the Navy does on The highlight of the centennial will be their behalf. Located at the basement of One of the more complex projects International Fleet Review Week, June S-21 (in the old CANEX area and co-locat- requiring strong support from sailors is 28 to July 2. The key event is the Interna- ed with the Joint Personnel Support the CNC Namesake Project. Leading into tional Fleet Review on June 29 when Unit), the CNC office is the nexus for the centennial year, the Namesake Com- more than 30 ships from Canada and CFNOS donates to MFRC MARLANT centennial celebrations and a munity Partnership Program honours the around the world will fill Bedford Basin On December 14, CPO2 Corbett, CFNOS Chief, and resource for personnel taking part. 320 Canadian communities whose names and Halifax Harbour in tribute to the LCdr Carpenter, CFNOS Deputy Commandant, present a “2010 will be an exciting time for the have been shared with Canadian war- Canadian Navy’s 100 years of service. cheque for $750 to the Halifax and Region MFRC. The Canadian Navy and MARLANT in partic- ships since 1910. Canadian warships car- All are encouraged to participate in the donation supports programs and services offered to ular,” stated Capt(N) Craig Walkington, ry their names with pride, and those still 2010 celebrations. military families. MARLANT CNC Coordinator. “We have in service value and promote the rela- Details can be found at the Canadian Throughout the year, CFNOS raises money for charita- built a dynamic team who is enthusiastic tionship between ship and community Navy Centennial website: www.canadi- ble donations by conducting fundraising activities. and committed to making the CNC a year that their predecessors established and annavy100.forces.gc.ca. Please contact CFNOS Staff would like to thank everyone for their continued support of these very worthwhile initiatives. to remember. enjoyed before them. 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Fship Institute will present the Women “We’re trying to align the past and the pres- Leading in Defence Conference 2010. The ent in this conference,” Davis said. “We’re theme of the conference is Staking Our looking at history and at continuity.” Claim!: The Legacy of Women and Leader- Keynote speaker at the conference will be ship in the Canadian Navy, 1910-2010. Commodore Jennifer Bennett, Commander “This theme is in recognition of the Cana- of the Naval Reserve. Davis said that confer- dian Naval Centennial,” said Karen Davis, ence organizers hope that other senior lead- IMO thanks the Canadian Navy conference co-chair. ers of the Navy and the CF will be present at “Women have been a presence in the Navy the conference. The Canadian High Commissioner in London, His Excellency James R. Wright (left), thanks the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, Efthimios E. for a long time, so this is the opportunity to Regular and Reserve Force members, both Mitropoulos (right), for the IMO’s initiative to recognize those nations whose warships examine the roles they have played.” officers and NCMs, are welcome to attend the contributed to counter-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia. Capt(N) Harry Harsch The event will be held at the CFMWC at CFB conference, according to Davis. (centre), Naval Adviser at the Canadian Defence Liaison Staff in London, receives the Halifax. Davis said there is a call for propos- Deadline for submitting proposals for award on behalf of the Canadian Navy. Canada and 21 other nations received special cer- als for papers to be delivered at the conference. papers was December 15, 2009, but Davis said tificates for exceptional services rendered to shipping and mankind. These certificates “We invite proposals from interested mili- she encouraged any prospective contributors, were presented during the Bravery at Sea Awards ceremony held November 23, 2009 at tary and civilian academics,” she said. even after that date, to contact her at IMO Headquarters in London, as part of the 26th Regular Session of the Assembly of the IMO. The Canadian warships recognized were HMCS Iroquois (then under the command Researchers, leaders and members of the [email protected] or to Dr. Stephanie of Capt(N) Brendan Ryan); Calgary (then under the command of Cdr Kelly Larkin); Navy community also are welcome to submit Belanger at [email protected]. Protecteur (then under the command of Cdr Sean Cantalon); Ville de Quebéc (then under their proposals for papers, she noted. Conference registration opens on January the command of Cdr Chris Dickinson) and Winnipeg (then under the command of Cdr The conference will look at both the his- 15, 2010. There is no fee to register, but Craig Baines). Iroquois, Calgary and Protecteur were part of Combined Task Force 150 torical and the contemporary aspects of registration is mandatory. For more informa- (then under the command of Commodore Robert Davidson) in mid-2008 and were part of women in leadership the Canadian Navy. tion about this conference, please contact the initial international response to the menace of piracy. Ville de Quebéc provided direct Suggested topics include but are not limit- Melanie Denis, Conference Coordinator at support to the World Food Programme in late 2008, helping to ensure that food aid was provided to those in need in war-torn Somalia. Winnipeg was in the region in the spring of ed to leadership profiles and biographies, (613) 541-5010 ext 3868 or by email at 2009 as part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One. leadership and professionalism in the Cana- [email protected].

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Welcome to the MFRC section of the Trident Halifax & Region Military Family Quick Index fundraiser to support programs and Extravaganza Winners a small group of MFRC staff,” said Resource Centre. www.halifaxm- Deployment corner pg 16. services for military families. Congratulations to the following organizer Lauren Copeland of the frc.ca. Charitable number 8707 Francophone pg 17 We have various options for pur- winners of December’s draw. Janu- Halifax & Region MFRC. She was 5829 RR0001. Special events and activities pg 18. chasing the tickets: $120 per ticket ary’s draw will take place on Janu- thrilled to see turnout quickly grow Halifax site Piers Military Com- Children 18. 1) Military personnel can pur- ary 11. Please see our website for from an expected 10-15 people to a munity Centre: Building 106 Wind- Youth pg 18. chase tickets via payroll deduction winners http://extravaganza.hali- large group surpassing 40. sor Park Halifax. Tel 24/7 427-7788. Adult pg 19. ($10/per month for 12 months). faxmfrc.ca. From November 3 to 5 2009, Shearwater Site: Hampton Gray 2) New this year Civilian DND, Trip—Scotland Bed and Break- staff and board members from the Memorial building in Shearwater. Upcoming MFRC Programs NPF and Reservists can now pur- fast and Castle Stay: Eric Griffith. Esquimalt, Gagetown, Greenwood Tel 720-1885 (after hours call chase tickets through automatic $1000: John Ashley. and Moncton MFRCs met in Halifax 427-7788). bank withdrawal ($10/per month $500: Peter Hamon. and Shearwater to train and share Visit our website at www.hali- Coming up! 2010 Vacation for 12 months). Note: For those $150 Package—Sports Check: best practices. The visit also includ- faxmfrc.ca for more information on Lottery Extravaganza who wish to take advantage of the Fred Piercey. ed road trips to Gagetown and programs and services. To sign up to Dreaming of an adventure or automatic bank withdrawal, please $150 Package—Get Fit Kit: Greenwood for additional training receive the Trident newspaper by romantic getaway? Get a ticket in provide bank account information Derek Sobotkiewicz. and networking. mail, please contact 720-1885, or the MFRC’s Vacation Lottery or void cheque. “I enjoyed the opportunity to email [email protected] Extravaganza, for your chance to 3) One time payment of $120 by learn and share experiences,” said with your mailing address. win one of 12 fabulous vacations or cash, cheque, debit or credit card. Coast to Coast Claudia Beswick, Moncton MFRC’s other fantastic prizes. The 2010 Purchase early for more chances Connections among MFRCs Executive Director. “By working Visitez notre site web au www.hali- Vacation Lottery Extravaganza to win. Early Bird prize draws start This fall, a simple conversation together we strengthen our pro- faxmfrc.ca pour plus d’information ticket sales begin Monday, Febru- February 24. Monthly dream vaca- between the Halifax & Region grams and services, and improve the au sujet de nos programmes et serv- ary 15 to Friday, March 5, 2010. On tion packages, 24 monthly cash (MFRC) and the Esquimalt MFRC resources we provide military fami- ices. Pour recevoir la publication du Wednesday, February 17, H&R draws, 24 monthly bonus draws, about sharing some staff training lies across Canada.” Trident, s.v.p. contactez le 720-1885 MFRC staff and volunteers will be 75 prizes total. There are no prizes programs generated a meeting of Working together allowed for ou par courriel : sonia.lawrence at various locations throughout less than $150 value. For more more than 40 staff from five differ- MFRCs from both coasts to align @forces.gc.ca en nous indiquant MARLANT and 12 Wing Shearwa- details contact 427-7208 or visit ent resource centres. their programs and work towards votre adresse postale. ter. Extravaganza is a key MFRC www.extravaganza.halifaxmfrc.ca. “We expected good sharing from standardized programming that

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is more relevant for families. register for all programs at Halifax Esquimalt presented two training or Shearwater. We also accept Upcoming Deployment opportunities on programs they credit and debit cards for payment programs and events have developed: one on customer over $5. Register for programs or call for service and crisis intervention for Military families are given prior- information at Halifax 427-7788 or frontline MFRC staff, and another ity for all MFRC programs and serv- Shearwater 720-1885. on return and reunion which ices but spaces may also be avail- Esquimalt MFRC staff performed at able for people not in a military sea for personnel returning from family if space permits. Please call HMCS Fredericton CO’s Monthly deployment in August. There were the MFRC for more information on Family Briefing and Pot Luck Event opportunities for formal and infor- a specific program. Civilian partic- Halifax site. mal networking, and all partici- ipation in MFRC programs may be Please join us for the monthly pants enjoyed the chance to learn, at an increased cost. CO’s Family Briefing. The CO will connect and see what was going on Unless otherwise listed, pro- call at 3 p.m. and provide us with a with their colleagues. More than 40 people participated in the November training session. grams and events at the Halifax site power point and video presentation “The more we enhance and align are located in the Piers Military of the ship’s happenings since it our programs and services the bet- de la formation supplémentaire et ices, plus ils sont bénéfiques pour Community Centre, Bldg 106 departed Halifax. Following the ter it is for our members and fami- du réseautage. nos militaires et leurs familles », Windsor Park and programs at the presentations, we will chow down lies,” said Gaynor Jackson, Execu- « J’ai apprécié cette occasion déclare Gaynor Jackson, directrice Shearwater site are located in the on all the great food you brought in. tive Director of the Esquimalt d’apprendre et de partager les exécutive du CRFM Esquimalt. Hampton Gray Memorial Building. When registering, please indicate MFRC. expériences, affirme Claudia Please note that unless otherwise what type of food you will be bring- Beswick, directrice exécutive du indicated, programs are offered in ing in—salad, dessert or main dish. CRFM Moncton. En travaillant Looking for a great English. For other program infor- Sunday, January 24, February 21, Les CRFM en lien ensemble, nous renforçons nos pro- volunteer experience? mation and details, please visit 2 to 7 pm. dun océan à lautre grammes et services, et améliorons Would you like to volunteer at the www.halifaxmfrc.ca. All briefings will start at 3 pm. Cet automne, une simple conver- les ressources que nous offrons H&R MFRC? We are always recruit- Note for all casual care programs: Casual care is available at no sation entre le Centre de ressources aux familles de militaires partout ing and there are many ways to Parents are responsible to provide cost. Register for casual care no pour les familles des militaires au Canada. » become involved. We have short necessary clothing and items for later than noon on Thursday before (CRFM) Région de Halifax et le Le fait de travailler ensemble a term projects, special events and their children, i.e. appropriate indoor the briefing. CRFM Esquimalt sur le partage de permis aux CRFM d’un océan à seasonal projects. Volunteering can and outdoor clothing/footwear, dia- certains programmes de formation l’autre d’harmoniser leurs pro- be from the Shearwater, Halifax or pers, wipes, change of clothes, bot- Deployment Family Networks du personnel a donné lieu à une réu- grammes et de travailler à l’uni- Cape Breton site, or even from your tles, etc. Family networks are a wonderful nion de plus de 40 employés de cinq formisation des programmes afin own home. Contact Jill Clarke in and affordable means for military centres de ressources différents. de les rendre plus pertinents pour our Volunteer Services Department Deployment Corner families with common concerns and « Nous nous attendions à un bon les familles. Le CRFM Esquimalt a to find out about our current volun- interests to join in on a variety of fun échange au sein d’un petit groupe présenté deux possibilités de for- teer opportunities at 427-7205 or social events every month for the d’employés des CRFM, a dit l’or- mation sur des programmes qu’il a 720-2002. Deployment... duration of the deployment. Consist- ganisatrice Lauren Copeland, du élaborés : un sur le service à la what does it mean? ing of family members and friends of CRFM Région de Halifax. Elle a été clientèle et l’intervention en situa- Video Teleconferencing Is your daughter currently in the deployed CF members, networks are heureuse de constater que le groupe tion de crise pour le personnel de The H&R MFRC has a video tele- Sudan? Your spouse away on IR? set up at the beginning of a deploy- prévu de 10 à 15 personnes était première ligne des CRFM, et l’autre conferencing system at our Halifax Or perhaps your grandson is away ment for families to share informa- devenu un grand groupe de plus de sur le retour et la réunion que donne site for families of members on course? Whenever someone you tion, make new supportive friends 40 personnes. le personnel du CRFM Esquimalt en deployed to Kandahar. Contact the care about is away, any work relat- and organize all kinds of special out- Du 3 au 5 novembre 2009, des mer pour le personnel qui rentre MFRC at 427-7788 for more infor- ed separation is a deployment. ings and events. Get connected with employés et des membres du con- d’un déploiement en août. Ces mation on the VTC system. Contact Deployment Services to the MFRC’s deployment services seil d’administration des CRFM activités ont permis d’établir des ensure that all family members (of programs. Email deployment@hali- Esquimalt, Gagetown, Greenwood réseaux formels et informels, et Programs for the whole family Regular and Reserve Force) are on faxmfrc.ca or call 427-7788. et Moncton se sont réunis à Halifax tous les participants ont apprécié Register for programs or call for our deployment contact list. et à Shearwater pour recevoir de la cette occasion d’apprendre, de information at Halifax 427-7788 or We can even contact people who formation et échanger leurs pra- créer des liens et de voir ce qui se Shearwater 720-1885. are living in other provinces and HMCS Fredericton tiques exemplaires. La visite com- passait chez leurs collègues. Registration: Registration is not put them in touch with the MFRC Family Network prenait également des voyages à « Plus nous améliorons et har- complete until participants have nearest to them. deployment@hali- Halifax site. Gagetown et à Greenwood pour monisons nos programmes et serv- paid for the program/event. You can faxmfrc.ca. February 1, 6 to 8:30 pm.

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Réseaux de soutien Cost: Free. Tous les jeudis à partir du Cost: $4/person. 19h00 à 21h00. Come and make noise and Deadline to register: Thurs- 14 janvier. Deadline to register: Feb- Coût : 4$ par personne. have fun with the kids. pour les familles day, January 28. de 10 h30 à 12h00. ruary 5. Date limite d’inscription : There will also be a nutri- vivant un déploiement Coût : 2$ . le 5 février. tious snack provided. Seats Venez rejoindre nos réseaux Francophone Activité pour les are limited. de soutien pour les familles familles francophones - Sunday, January 17. vivant un déploiement. Parent & Bambin Francophone Family Special events 3:30 pm till game is over. Chaque mois, une grande 0 à 5 ans. Activity: Cosmic Bowling Quilles dans le noir and activities Cost: $6/person. variété d’activités sociales Site de Shearwater. All ages. (Cosmic Bowling) Deadline to register: Janu- plus amusantes les unes que Ce programme interactif STADPLEX. Pour toute la famille. Mooseheads Family Event ary 13. les autres sont organisées s’adresse aux enfants et leurs Francophone social event: À Halifax – STADPLEX. Ages 3 and up. pour permettre aux familles parents ou gardiens(ennes). families will bowl for two Activité sociale : les Halifax Metro Centre. Children avec des intérêts et des soucis Les enfants participent à hours and enjoy a pizza familles vont jouer aux This month’s family event communs de se rencontrer. différentes activités : jeux party. quilles dans le noir et se is going to see the Halifax Weekday Casual Care Constitués de membres de la libres, bricolage, gym et Friday, February 12, from régaler de pizza. Mooseheads play against the Ages: 3 months to 5 years. famille et d’amis des mem- comptines. 7 to 9 p.m. Vendredi, le 12 février, de Drummondville Voltigeurs. Halifax and Shearwa- bres des FC déployés, les Mardi de 9h30 à 11h30 réseaux sont mis en place au du12 janvier au 8 juin. début du déploiement pour Coût : 1$ par enfant. permettre aux familles de Aucune inscription requise. partager des informations, rencontrer de nouveaux Bienvenue Bébé amis et organiser toutes 0 à 24 mois. sortes de sorties et d’évène- Site de Shearwater. ments pour toute la durée du Ce programme s’adresse déploiement. aux mamans attendant un enfant ou aux nouveaux par- HMCS Fredericton ents. Une infirmière fran- cophone (et bilingue) de Family Network Taping Capital Health est sur place of Valentine Messages pour répondre à toutes vos Halifax Site. questions. C’est une excel- Families and friends can lente occasion de partager record a personal message to vos expériences! their loves one who is Chaque deuxième mardi deployed on HMCS Frederic- du moi à partir du 7 janvier. ton. Their message will be de 12 h30 à 14h00. sent by Deployment Services Coût: 1$ par enfant. to the ship—each member Aucune inscription requise. will receive his/her own DVD with their personalized mes- Soirées francophones sage. The messages will be Joignez-vous à nous pour recorded in a private room so une sortie au restaurant le sign a song, perform a skit, dernier vendredi du mois. bring the pets, etc. Messages Plaisir et rire garanti. will be recorded on a first Chaque dernier vendredi come, first served basis and du mois à partir du 29 there will be multiple cam- janvier. eras to decrease the waiting Coût : chaque participante time. défraie le coût de son souper. In addition, we will be hav- Date Limites D’inscription ing a BBQ while you wait. All : le vendredi d’avant. food will be provided by Pour connaître le lieu de Deployment Services. notre prochaine rencontre Thursday January 21, 4 to communiquez avec le 720- 8pm. 1885 ou le 720-2113. Cost: Free. Deadline to register: Mon- Nouveau programme day, January 18. immersion anglais - Café au Lait All Deployed Site de Shearwater. Families Ice Skating Venez-vous joindre à nous Shannon Park Arena, pour pratiquer vos capacités Dartmouth. linguistiques. Nous dis- All deployed families are cuterons sur une gamme de invited to attend the public sujet relié au quotidien en skate at Shannon Park Arena. milieu anglais. Une excel- HALIFAX, NS HALIFAX, NS AMHERST, NS 6100 Young St. 1668 Barrington St. Amherst Centre Mall Following skating we will lente occasion pour explorer 902-431-1100 902-431-6300 902-667-4835 be providing pizza and hot les tournures de phrases, chocolate. Please note that pour ajouter à votre vocabu- BRIDGEWATER, NS TRURO, NS YARMOUTH, NS NEW MINAS, NS SUMMERSIDE, PE CHARLOTTETOWN, PE CHARLOTTETOWN, PE Bridgewater Mall Truro Mall Yarmouth Mall County Fair Mall County Fair Mall Charlottetown Mall Kirkwood Mews skates are not supplied. laire et pour apprendre à rire 902-527-2111 902-843-3388 902-749-5200 902-681-1900 902-436-7997 902-367-5115 902-367-3569 Sunday January 31, 1 to de vous-mêmes. Tous le 3 p.m. monde est bienvenu! 18 TRIDENT, JANUARY 11, 2010

ter site. Tickles & Tunes Baby Time 9 am to 12 pm. This youth-driven program offers searching tips, learn to ace job Casual Care is available to mili- Ages: infant to 18 months. Cost: $ 2/military child. youth the opportunity to explore interviews, and attend an informa- tary families when they have a day- Shearwater site. Deadline to register: Wednesday such topics as body image, creativ- tion session on scholarship and bur- time appointment, need a break or Join us as we play with our chil- before the session. ity, expression, stress, healthy liv- sary opportunities. have errands to complete. The pro- dren using bouncing and tickling ing and others! Saturday, February 27 and Sun- gram offers activities based upon rhymes, songs, and stories. Enjoy Dad & Me Sleigh Ride Mondays, January 11, 25, Febru- day, February 28, 9 to 4 pm. children’s interests and encourages the social interaction and support of Ages: 3 and up. ary 8, 22, March 8, 22. Cost $10. children to explore and enjoy their other parents. Tickles & Tunes pro- Come and enjoy an afternoon of 6:30-8:00pm. Deadline to register: February 5. surroundings as they socialize with vides the opportunity to use song to winter fun at Hatfield Farms where Cost: $25. their peers. increase vocabulary and pronuncia- we will be going on a sleigh ride, Deadline to register: registra- Youth Centre Activities include art experi- tion skills while playing and inter- having hot dogs and taking a turn in tion will be considered on an on- Ages: 8 to 18 years. ences, songs, story time, age appro- acting with your child to build a the rubber rodeo. Be sure to dress going basis. The Henderson Sweetman Youth priate toys and games. strong positive bond. warmly for the sleigh ride. Centre is located in Shearwater. Monday to Friday mornings 9 am Every Friday afternoon. Sunday, January 24. Pre-teen Esteem Club for Boys Membership for the year is $20. to 12 pm and afternoons 1 to 4 p.m. 1 to 2:30 pm. Cost: $8.00/person. Ages: 8 to 13 years. Drop-ins Fee: $4/children under 18 months, Cost: $1/child. Deadline to register: January 20. Shearwater site. Pre-teen Drop-in. Ages: 8 to 12 $3/hour for children over 18 months No Registration required. This youth-driven program offers years. Saturday 6 to 9 p.m., Sunday and $2/hour/siblings. Dad & Me Winter Wildlife Walk youth the opportunity to explore 1 to 4 p.m. Registration available one week Gymboree Shubenacadie Wild Life Park. such topics friendships and feuds, Teen Drop-on. Ages: 13 to 18 in advance, for Shearwater site Ages: infant to 5 years. This month Dad & Me is going to bullying, stress, body Image and years. Tuesday 6 to 9 p.m., Friday 6 call 720-1038 and for Halifax call Gymboree is a program that pro- take a winter walk through the others. to 9 p.m. 722-4663. vides children with the opportunity Shubenacadie Wild Life Park, to Tuesdays, January 12, 26, Febru- Open Drop-In. Ages: 8 to 18 to interact with other kids and play see what the animals do when it is ary 9, 23, March 9, 23. years. Monday to Friday 3:30 to 5 Saturday Casual Care in a gym filled with bikes, balls, cold. We will then have a snack and 6:30 to 8 pm. p.m., Monday 6 to 9 p.m., Sunday 5 Ages: 3 months to 12 years. tunnels, hoops, mini putt, toys and play in the snow. So grab your boots Cost: $25. to 8 p.m. Shearwater Site: January 23 and much more. A light snack will be and coat and let’s take a winter walk Deadline to register: registration Youth Floor Hockey. February 6. provided and the morning will close with Dad & Me. will be considered on an on-going Game #4, January 13. Halifax site: January 16 and 30, with songs and finger plays. February 28, 1 to 3pm. basis. Game #5, January 20. February. Shearwater site: Saturday, Febru- Cost: $3 per person. Game #6, January 27. 10 am to 3 pm. ary 6. Deadline to register: February Valentines Dance Teams and time TBA. Fee: $4/hour for children under Halifax site: Saturday, January 24. Ages: 8 to 12. Sports Drop In: Badminton. 18 months, $3/hourfor children 23, February 13. Shearwater site. Ages: 8-18 years. over 18 months and $2/hour/ 10 to 11:30am. March Break Day Camp The first pre-teen dance of 2010 Shearwater site gymnasium. siblings. Cost: $2/child Ages: 5 to 12 years. at the Hampton Gray Gym is com- Want to learn a new sport? Come Deadline to register: Wednesday Deadline to register: Wednesday Halifax site, 38 MacDougall ing up. Join us for the liveliest join us and learn some new skills or before the session. before the session. Street. Valentines Party. brush up on your old ones. Looking for March Break plans? Friday, February 12, 7 to 9pm. Thursday, February 4, 6 to Parent and Tot Kids Stay and Play We have awesome games, crafts, Cost: $5 at the door. 7:30pm. Ages: infant to 5 years. Ages: 5 to 8 years old. and activities planned for this week Cost: Free for Youth Centre This program is for parents and Shearwater site. long program. Each day is jammed Job Search Jump Start members. children to come together and par- This program is designed for pack with activities for everyone. Ages: 16 to 18 years. Valentine Chocolate making. ticipate in circle time, art, songs, children to meet and connect with Monday through Friday, March Shearwater Youth Centre. Ages: 8 to 18 years. free play and snack. other military children in their com- 15 to 19. Are you a military youth looking Must be a Youth Centre member Shearwater site: Monday, Tues- munity. Children will participate in 7 am to 5pm. for a job this summer? This to participate. day (French), Wednesday and a variety of planned activities and Cost: $ 90/week; $20/day. Employability Workshop offers Saturday, February 6, 1 to Thursday. receive a light snack. They will also Deadline to register: March 5. you a head start to job readiness 2:30pm. 9:30 to 11:30 am. have the opportunity to explore our Registration starts February 1. just in time for summer job appli- Cost: $3/per person. Halifax site: Tuesdays and Youth Centre which features an cations. Deadline to register: February 4. Thursdays, Building 38 on Mac- assortment of interactive stations Youth Get assistance from the experts: Cooking class: Valentine Dougall St. including board games, computers, develop your résumé and cover Short- bread cookies. 9 to 11 am. video games and art supplies. Pre-teen Esteem Club for Girls letters, complete an interest/ Ages: 8 to 18 years. Fee: $1/child. January 16, 23, 30. February 6, Ages: 8-13 years. skills inventory, connect one-on- Must be a Youth Centre member No registration required. 13, 20, 27. Shearwater site. one with a career advisor for job to participate.

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Thursday, February 11, 6 to 8 pm. Thursday, February 25, 6 to 8 pm. The Breakaway program is 9:30 to 10:30am. Various weekly Create an original masterpiece. Cost: $3/per person. Cost: $3/per person. exactly that... a break from the dai- programs. Cost for this depends on what you Deadline to register: February 9. Deadline to register: February ly routine. In partnership with the Cost: $2 unless otherwise speci- decide to paint. Valentine Party. 23. Victorian Order of Nurses (VON), fied. Deadline to register: One week Ages: 8 to 18 years. the H&R MFRC is excited to be Deadline to register: Thursday prior to event date. Must be a Youth Centre member Adult able to offer programming for sen- prior for Tuesday session or Friday to participate. Come join us for iors within the CF family. This pro- prior for Wednesday session. Brunch Bunch games, prizes and some Valentine Lighthouse Circle gram includes gentle exercise for The last Saturday of every activities.Saturday, February 13, 1 Shearwater site the body and mind, therapeutic Single Parent Group month, we will meet at a different to 4 pm. Lighthouse Circle is a group of activities such as music, stretch, Halifax site. location for brunch and social time Cost: $4/per person. women who experience the military relaxation, games, cooking, out- This group provides single par- away from the kids/pets etc. Come Deadline to register: February 11. lifestyle and connect every second ings, and more. ents the opportunity to come out and meet some new people in Movie (new release TBD) and week to share and develop their This program is run by profes- together and share their thoughts your community, and take some treat. knowledge, understanding and ways sional VON staff and volunteers, and feelings about how to navigate time to relax, and who knows, you Ages: 8 to 18 years. of meeting the challenges of deploy- and can accommodate to numerous through their current situation for may be able to win your meal. Feel Must be a Youth Centre member ment and life stressors. Come out conditions. This also a great respite themselves and their children by free to bring a friend/spouse and to participate. and join us for social activities with opportunity for caregivers and VON learning new coping mechanisms we’ll see you there. Thursday, February 18, 6 to 8 pm. laughter and fun. offers much needed support to and strategies to move forward Participants are responsible for Cost: Free. Every second Thursday, Jan 21, those in the care giving roles. with life. their own expenses, location TBA. Deadline to register: February 16. February 4, 18 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Every Friday Morning 9:30am to Monday evenings: January 26, January 30, Parkside Pub in Teen Movie (new release TBD) Casual care available. 12:30pm. Feb. 9, 23 and March 9. Highfield Park and February 27, and treat. Please register the Tuesday before Registration ongoing. 6 to 8pm. Emmas Eatery , Eastern Passage Ages: 13 to 18 years. by 4 p.m. Cost: $5/session. 10 to 1 pm. Friday, February 19, 7 to 10 pm. Best of You Casual Care provided, cost cov- Deadline to register: Wednesday Cost: Free for Youth Centre Coffee Connections Shearwater site. ered by Prevention, Support and prior to event date. members, $2 for non-members. Halifax and Shearwater site. Join the H&R MFRC & PSP for the Intervention. Sledding party. Come out and meet new people Best of You. This program will give Deadline to register: Thursdays Ages: 8 to 18 years. while sharing some common expe- you the opportunity to participate in prior to the session. Healthy Cooking for the We will be sledding at the hill riences with other military family mini workshops to learn the how New Year (Cooking Classes) coming onto the base, snow permit- members. Meeting topics and activ- to’s of fitness and healthy lifestyle. Out `N’ About Sobeys in Russell Lake, Dart- ting. Youth are asked to bring their ities will depend on your input. (i.e.: Yoga, learn to run, water aero- We’re going Out ‘N’ About this mouth. own sleds. After sledding we will Friday Mornings 9:30 to 11:30 bics, exercise equipment, cycling, wonderful city, and we want you to Is one of your New Year’s Reso- had over to the Youth Centre for hot am. nutritional information etc). You join us. This program is open to all lutions to start eating healthier? Do chocolate and cookies. Program fee: Free. will have access to equipment, military members, their families you want to make changes in your Saturday, February 20, 1 to 4 pm. Casual Care: $6/family. classes and guest speakers who can and friends (19+). Once a month we eating habits and are unsure how to Cost: Free. Deadline to register: Tuesday pri- offer assistance for a healthy are calling on all adult military fam- do it? Craft Corner, TBD. or if Casual Care required. lifestyle. All workshops are begin- ily members to get together and If so, these cooking classes Ages: 8 to 18 years ner workshops learning the how have some fun. are for you. Participants will meet Must be a Youth Centre member Breakaway Program for Seniors to’s of different areas of fitness. Friday, February 19, 8 to 11 pm. at the Sobeys in Russell Lake, to participate. Shearwater site. Tuesday or Wednesday Mornings Clay Café in Halifax. and learn how to cook healthy

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Stampin’Up side world? 14, 21. will also be here to assist in making Helping Children Cope with Come join us as we explore what Posted to the HRM Area valentine cards. Participants are Emotions and Learn Self Control children need to develop these and seeking employment? Tole Painting: Valentine Project responsible for their own lunch. Ages 5 to 8 years. skills and what we as parents can do If you’re being posted to the Hal- Halifax site. Saturday, February 20, Shearwater site. teach these skills resulting in kids ifax Regional Municipality and you Learn the basics of how to pre- 9 am to 4 pm. Adults teach children many dif- who feel good about themselves. will be seeking employment in this pare a surface, use base coats and Cost: $20. ferent life-long skills—tying shoes, Tuesdays, February 16 and 23. region, we recommend you make transfer patterns, apply fine line Casual Care: $12/child or using the telephone, right and 6:30 to 8:30pm. contact with Education & Employ- techniques and finish a product. All $20/family. wrong. These skills help children to Cost: $10/family. ment Services at the H&R MFRC supplies will be provided for your Deadline to register: Thursday, manage in the world. There are Casual Care provided, cost cov- before your arrival so we can help use during class time and you can February 16. many other life skills that children ered by Adult and Family Services. you jump-start your job search. take your finished product home. need too, such as how to stay calm Deadline to register: Thursday, Here are a few things that we rec- Wednesdays, February 3 and 10. Parenting when feeling scared or anxious, February 11. ommend you do before or when 6:30 to 8:30pm. how to channel feelings of anger so you arrive. Cost: $10. Sibling Rivalry no one gets hurt, and how to look on Welcome to Halifax You should make contact with Casual Care: $6/family. Parents of children ages 3 to 10 the bright side when life seems Whether this is your first posting employment services (www.hirea- Deadline to register: Thursday, years. hard. These skills help children in here, or you are returning, the H&R militaryspouse.ca). January 28. Halifax site. all aspects of their lives. MFRC has lots of information to Update your resume and start Are your children constantly test- This will give parents proven help you get acquainted with your preparing a general cover letter. ing your patience with their fighting successful activities to do with new community. Contact us or Record contact information of Emergency First Aid and constant struggles to be the first children to teach them relaxation, drop-in to receive a Welcome Pack- your references. and Level C CPR or the best or to have more than stress management, and positive age: it contains information on the Begin researching the area for Halifax site. their sibling? perspectives. This is an interactive community, school boards, and potential jobs/leads This one-day program will pro- Join us for this interactive work- program in which parents and chil- much more. Take a tour and meet staff... start vide you with certification in Emer- shop that will explore what parents dren participate in separate and We have regular programs and networking. gency First Aid/CPR level C. can do to bring more peace into joint activities. special events for military families Set up an appointment to have Spaces are limited. their lives. Participants will learn Sundays, January 31, February 7, in the HRM and surrounding areas. your resume reviewed, discuss your Saturday, February 6. more about preventing sibling 14, 21, 28 from 1 pm to 3 pm. Volunteering is also a great way to job search. 9 am to 5 pm. rivalry and helping children to Cost: $10/family. become familiar with people in Visit www.hireamilitaryspouse.ca Cost: $40. $20 refundable deposit solve some of their own conflicts, Casual care available for children your new community. on a regular basis. upon completion of course. relieving parents of their referee- not participating in program: $3/ The H&R MFRC is located in Hal- Deadline to register: Thursday, ing duties! child or $6/family. ifax (Windsor Park), Shearwater January 28. Two nights, January 19 and 26. Deadline to register: January 26. (Hampton Gray Memorial Building)

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Hockey Tournament Team standings Individual standings set for February 1. CFNES: 66pts A Seeds B Seeds C Seeds D Seeds 2. FMFCS/CFMWC: 62pts 1. Couture (Trinity) 1. Wicks (LFAA) 1. Elford (CFNES) 1. Wyatt (MWC/FMF)

By Jennifer Ellis warmup, three 15-minute stop 3. Trinity: 40pts 2. Melnychuk (CFNES) 2. Wright (CFNES) 2. Lee (FMF/MWC) 2. Lien (CFNES) PSP Marketing Coordinator time periods, a three penalty rule in effect (with the excep- 4. LFAA: 32 pts 3. Mullins (FMF/MWC) 3. Lebel (FMF/MWC) 3. Lauckner (LFAA) 3. Ryan (FADM) GCWCC t’s back: the Envi- tion of interference) and a 5. FADM: 15 pts 4. Saweczko (LFAA) 4. Sicard (Trinity) 4. McWilliams (Trinity) 4. Wood (Trinity) Ironmental Hockey Tour- minimum seven skaters plus nament, in which six teams a goaltender. 5. Rudderham (FADM) 5. Bertling (FADM) 5. Francis (FADM) 5. LFAA (Lawton) fight for the tournament’s The tournament will be a bragging rights. With two single round robin format. teams from each environ- Teams will be allowed up to ment, these rights are up for 35 players on their roster, 2009/2010 COTW sports grabs. Will it be Army Snipers, however, only 18 players will Air Force Flyers, Navy Cen- be eligible to dress for any one Team Soccer Golf SloPitch Running Badm VBall Squash Points Place tennial, Army Tanks, Air game. Each team must consist Force Wings or the Navy of players who belong to the June June Sept Oct Oct Nov Dec Destroyers? Come and cheer environment for which they for your favourite team. It’s are playing (i.e. no Air Force CFNES 30 100 80 45 50 50 70 425 1st sure to be lots of fun, with a playing for Navy team). CFMWC/FMFCS 45 40 20 60 65 80 55 365 2nd twist of competitiveness and So mark February 16 to 19 of course a chance to support on your calendar and come to MARLANT 0 856520806503153rd the GCWCC. Don’t miss any the Environmental Hockey of the action. Tournament at Shannon Park LFAA/Hlth SVCS 15 55 10 75 35 35 25 250 4th To participate in the tourna- Arena. Game times will be ment, each team must submit announced at a later date. Vis- CFNOS 60 30 50 10 0 0 0 150 5th a minimum $100 entry fee it psphalifax.ca over the com- which will be donated to the ing weeks for the most up to TRI/ADAC 0 203530200 401456th GCWCC. The rules of the date schedule. For additional FADMO 0 0 0 90 10 20 10 130 7th game include: no body con- details on the tournament, tact, regular icing rules, slap please contact Jonathan Berg FLOG/FCE 07000 0100808th shots permitted, five-minute at 721-8418.

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By Jason Price In international competition CWO Stuckless 12 Wing sports coordinator has medalled in the Senior Division in Jack- sonville earning gold, in Pakistan earning a sil- WO Tony Stuckless; affectionately called ver, and bronze at Sun City, South Africa, and CTony the Tiger, has been playing military Windhoek, Namibia. CWO Stuckless helped golf now for more than 20 years. CWO Stuck- the Canadians win two silver medals, and two less, 12 Wing HQ WOps, essentially taught bronze medals in team competition at the himself the game by pounding bucket after World Military Golf Championships as well. bucket of balls on the driving range. He picked 2009 was especially fortuitous for CWO up the game in his 20s and hasn’t looked back. Stuckless. Despite the minimal amount of A member of Hartlen Point Forces Golf Club, rounds played this year that are typically Tony the Tiger is on a first name basis with a required for high level of play, CWO Stuckless lot of the membership. Often seen helping any managed to win gold at the first CF National number of people with their game, he is a true held in 19 years in a strong field of competi- ambassador to the sport of golf and has repre- tors. In the same competition he was awarded sented Shearwater, CFB Halifax, and the CF the Dedication to Sport Award donated by the with honour and sportsmanship. Royal Canadian Legion. “This award means CWO Stuckless, currently playing off a 3 more to me than any medal I have ever won,” index, has had many successful outings on the said CWO Stuckless, who was visibly stirred by course. Some of his most notable accomplish- the trophy. The award is given out annually ments include winning four regional champi- through a nomination process, and CWO onships, and placing second in two others; win- Stuckless was the overwhelming winner. ning the North Bay Golf and Country Club The year continued to get better on the inter- Championship four times; winning numerous national front as well. CWO Stuckless helped Wing/Base playdowns; and winning or placing his fellow Canadians win the Bronze medal at in the top three of several invitational tourna- the sixth World Military Golf Championships, ments across Ontario. secured a bronze in the Individual Senior Divi- CWO Stuckless was identified early on to sion, and represented Canada to the fullest as represent Canada in the CISM Golf Program, the team was presented with the Fair Play Tro- at the first World Military Golf Championship phy which was voted on almost unanimously hosted in Jacksonville, Florida. He has fin- by the other participating countries. All of this ished in the top two at CISM Golf training occurred as he celebrated his 50th birthday in camps on multiple occasions, earning him a style. “Maybe I should hang it up... there isn’t spot on the team each time he was available much else I could do in a year to top this.” joked for competition. CWO Stuckless. CWO Tony Stuckless, fondly known as Tony the Tiger, is a dominant force in CF golf.

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