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A milestone for naval aviation

A CH-148 Cyclone from 12 Wing Shearwater lifts off the stern of HMCS Harry DeWolf during Phase 4 Shipboard Helicopter Operating Limits trials off the coast of on May 22. These trials marked the first time a Cyclone helicopter has landed on and taken off from the RCN’s newest class of ship, a major success for the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE) team. S1 JUSTIN SPINELLO, CAF PHOTO 2 TRIDENT NEWS MAY 31, 2021 RCN ships attend tri-city memorial ceremony ahead of NATO exercise in Baltic By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff

Two warships participants on the at age 17 and served in the Battle of the were in Londonderry on May 15 for a jetty in Londonderry, Atlantic. special ceremony to mark the 76th an- as well as viewers After departing from Londonderry, niversary of the , from around the both Canadian ships took part in a having travelled to Northern Ireland world, were able to special at-sea wreath laying ceremony following the same convoy route used watch and listen — before heading to Portsmouth and on by many of the ships that served through live video to the region, where they will during the Second World War. feed — to the bells be- join other NATO allies for BALTOPS 21 The event, which was hosted by the ing rung eight times exercises from June 6 - 18. Londonderry Branch Royal Naval As- in each of the three Scheduled and conducted by the Unit- sociation at Fort George Pier, featured cities, symbolizing ed States Naval Forces Europe-Africa the ringing of the Convoy Bells in each the sounding of the (USNAVEUR), BALTOPS is an annual, of the three port cities used as trans- eight bells that mark multinational exercise marking its port hubs — St. John’s, NL, Halifax, the completion of a 50th anniversary this year. Both HMCS NS, and /Londonderry — in sailor’s watch. Summerside and HMCS Kingston had recognition of the bond the cities share In Halifax, Capt(N) been scheduled to participate in last and in tribute to the service and sacri- (Ret’d) Earle Wagner year’s BALTOPS event, but were not fice of the allied naval and merchant rang the North At- able to attend due to the COVID-19 pan- sailors, and aviators, who took part in lantic Convoy Bell at demic and subsequent restrictions. the Battle of the Atlantic. Members of HMCS Summerside man the rails as the ship St. Brendan’s Chapel All members of both ships’ com- “Being involved in such ceremonies commemorates the 76th anniversary of the end of the Battle at CFB Halifax. A panies underwent COVID-19 testing always moves me personally. I was of the Atlantic during a ceremony in Northern Ireland. veteran from LaHave, and followed strict pre-embarkation particularly thankful to participate in LT JEFFREY MCBRIDE NS, Wagner joined protocols prior to leaving Halifax on these Battle of the Atlantic ceremonies the Merchant Navy May 4th. as I had family members who served transatlantic voyage, as well as the pas- during the war and had to transit the sage up the River Foyle — as our ships Atlantic,” said LCdr Jeffery Anderson, would have done many times in the Commanding Officer of HMCSSum - past — it was even more poignant.” merside, one of the two RCN warships, This year’s ceremony offered a tan- along with HMCS Kingston, at the gible connection to both the historical event. “Having just completed the past and the technological present as INSURANCE THAT GOES WHERE YOU GO

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HMCS Summerside and HMCS Kingston both took part in a tri-city Battle of the At- lantic Ceremony during a visit to Londonderry in Northern Ireland, with simultaneous ceremonies occurring in Halifax and in St. John’s, NL. LT JEFFREY MCBRIDE SISIP.COM TRIDENT NEWS MAY 31, 2021 3 Learning and sharing a part of Indigenous Awareness Week Reflecting on the importance of connection and the tradition of the Eagle Staff By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff

While in-person gatherings Atlantic. She has taught in the of respect and inclusivity for all are not possible for this year’s RCN’s Raven Program — held members of the defence commu- Indigenous Awareness Week, PO1 at CFB Esquimalt, in BC — and nity, past and present. Katerina Stewart plans to look from 2017 to 2019 was a recruiter “It is so humbling to carry for ways to celebrate and connect for the Canadian Forces Aborig- it,” said PO1 Stewart. “It gives a with other Indigenous members inal Entry Program (CFAEP), feeling of great pride, not only in virtually. a program where young people the current serving members but “I like to learn about other learn about the different job and those in the past that have paved Nations and their cultures, to training opportunities available our way. It is an overwhelming connect with other Indigenous to them in the military. feeling.” people and share time together, “I really enjoyed my time with To carry the Eagle Staff is a said PO1 Stewart, who grew up that program. I liked meeting significant honour that involves in northern British Columbia the young people and showing first being chosen and then in a Nisga’a community called them that an Indigenous person receiving teachings and guidance Gitlaxt’aamiks (formerly New is able to make it through and get “to understand and respect” the Aiyansh). to a senior rank. When you come tradition, explained PO1 Stewart, Due to current restrictions from a small community — as who received her teaching in 2016 to stop the spread of COVID-19, many young Indigenous people from Moogly Tetrault-Hamel, In- events to mark Indigenous do — you don’t know about the digenous Advisor to the Chaplain Awareness Week — celebrated opportunities that are available General. each year in the week follow- and what the military has to PO1 Stewart had hoped to carry ing Victoria Day — will be held offer,” said PO1 Stewart. the staff when CPO2 (Ret’d) Eisan online only. A different experi- PO1 Stewart’s career has al- was commissioned as Honor- ence but one that still offers the ready taken her across the coun- ary of HMCS Margaret opportunity to connect with other try and around the world, most Brooke, the second Arctic and Indigenous people from different recently on deployment with Offshore Patrol Ship, last Novem- regions. HMCS Toronto, but she views her ber. This wasn’t possible due to “I know my own community highest honour as the times she COVID-19 restrictions, which was and our traditions, but I always has carried the DND/CAF Eagle especially disappointing as CPO2 like to share and learn from oth- Staff for different ceremonial Eisan was one of the creators of ers, that has always been import- events. the DND/CAF Eagle Staff, she ant to me,” said PO1 Stewart. The Eagle Staff, which was cre- said. A 19-year member of the Royal ated in 2002 as a result of a vision “It would have been so signifi- Canadian Navy, PO1 Stewart shared by CPO2 (ret’d) Debbie cant,” said PO1 Stewart. “Debbie joined through the Aboriginal Eisan and PO2 Chris Innes, is Eisan is a wealth of knowledge. I Pre-Recruit Training Course the travelling symbol of unity for really love learning from her; she PO2 Katerina Stewart is seen carrying the Eagle Staff in and works as Senior Demoli- Indigenous people in the military, has taught me a lot.” June 2019 at commemoration ceremonies in to mark tion Instructor with Bedford representing Indigenous tradi- the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landing on the beaches of Rifle Range/Naval Fleet School tions and reinforcing the values Normandy. SUBMITTED

Navigation school trials state-of-the-art virtual reality training By RCN PA

Learning to navigate a ship more tre (Pacific) (NTDC(P)). be greatly enhanced with these new Divisions to maintain navigation and than two times longer than a football “These perspectives will provide a methods,” said LCdr Lee Vessey from ship handling skills in the absence field is no small feat. Virtual reality more rounded experience for students Director Navy Innovation. of available simulators. Fleet bridge training is enabling a powerful and and answer the ‘why do we do that?’ “There is some hard work being done teams could have the opportunity to more effective way of conducting ship questions they might have by providing on design development by the team and practice these same skills prior to navigation training to allow navigators a visual representation to accompany the result will be greater capacity for deployment, or while they are in port to become more effective and aware of the classroom instruction.” training for some of the most challeng- away from available simulators. the challenges before getting behind Through Innovative Solutions Can- ing tasks. It is an innovative use of new Navigation officers and command- the wheel. ada (ISC), the Royal Canadian Navy’s tech that others can learn from in their ing officers may be able to practice a “Students will find themselves in navigation school, NTDC(P), has own organizations.” difficult navigation passage prior to training scenarios where they will partnered with developers from Chaac NTDC(P) is excited to develop and embarking on those routes. The pos- be able to see the ship from perspec- Technologies to test the viability of test this technology by immersing sibilities are endless and NTDC(P) tives that wouldn’t be possible during having virtual reality in the classroom. students into virtual reality training is eager to test virtual reality in the real-world training, such as under the “The team at NTDC(P) have seized a scenarios for navigation, ship handling classroom, bring the students into the surface as the ship they are manoeu- fantastic opportunity by matching new and anchoring. development process, and see where vring comes to anchor,” said Lt (N) tech from our partners at Innovation As the programs are developed, the this technology can be taken. Sara Kucher, a Curriculum Analyst Solutions with areas of their RCN could have the capability to use with Naval Training Development Cen- training plan and objectives that can the technology to enable Naval Reserve 4 TRIDENT NEWS MAY 31, 2021

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Construction underway on fifth AOPS

Staff at Irving Shipbuilding’s Halifax Assembly Hall cut the first steel for the RCN’s fifth Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship, the future HMCS Frédérick Rolette, on May 20. Lieutenant Frédérick Rolette was a Canadian-born naval officer who served during the . IRVING SHIPBUILDING TRIDENT NEWS MAY 31, 2021 5

NATO Exercise Steadfast Defender took place between May 12 and June 22, with 20 participating nations and 18 warships taking part. SNMG1 RCN Flag Officers assume key leadership roles during major NATO exercise By RCN PA

Two Royal Canadian Navy Group One (SNMG1), current- focused on the Atlantic, Joint Flag Officers are assuming ly under the command of the Force Command Norfolk, key leadership roles for NATO RCN’s Cmdre Bradley Peats based in Virginia. It offers the Exercise Steadfast Defender from flagship HMCSHalifax , (CAF) 21, the first in a new series of will participate in the mar- an opportunity to gain under- long-planned NATO exercises itime operational and tacti- standing of these commands, to enhance Alliance security. cal-level live exercise (LIVEX), as well as the new Standing With participation from 20 running from May 20 to 30, Joint Logistics Support Group. Allies from North America 2021. As a founding NATO mem- and Europe, the exercise will The LIVEX, which is taking ber, Canada remains commit- help improve the interoper- place off the coast of Portu- ted to the Alliance and con- ability of Allied forces and gal in the Eastern Atlantic, tinues to strengthen defence practice military mobility will demonstrate the ability relationships in NATO as well throughout Europe. of Allied maritime forces to as with European states. The The RCN’s RAdm Steven execute Joint Force Command multinational character of Waddell, currently on ex- Norfolk’s mission of protecting the exercise reflects Canada’s change as Vice-Commander of strategic lines of communica- commitment to NATO as well the United States Second Fleet, tion in the Atlantic. as ally and partner nations on is the Maritime Component Steadfast Defender is also both sides of the Atlantic. Commander for the exercise the first large test of NATO’s The CAF exercises with and will work alongside Can- adapted command struc- NATO to protect Canada and ada’s NATO partners aboard ture and involves two new its allies when threatened, the Blue Ridge-class command commands: one focused on and to promote global security SNMG1 Flagship HMCS Halifax conducts a sail past and pays respects and control ship United States logistics, Joint Support and both as a capacity building to their SNMG2 counterpart, the flagship ESPS Méndez Núñez, while Ship Mount Whitney. Enabling Command, based partner and as a leader. sailing off the coast of Portugal during Exercise Steadfast Defender. Standing NATO Maritime in , and the other

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We are proud to present the Atlantic manages the Positive Space Program, While MCpl Thomas believes there Defence Team Pride Network (ADT- supporting Positive Space Ambassa- is still much progress to be made, PN) co-chairs as our latest Face of dors training among the defence team especially with regards to transgender Tracy Mitchell Base duo! Tracy Mitchell and MCpl with the goal of fostering positive rights, she said she’s also witnessed SUBMITTED Tracie Thomas work hard to promote social change within our organization- positive changes in our society: “When LGBTQ2+ inclusion, education and al culture. Tracy acknowledges that I came out in the early 90s and went to awareness across Maritime Forces the LGBTQ2+ community still faces my first Pride march in Halifax, there Atlantic and 12 Wing Shearwater, all everyday discrimination, prejudice and were about 100 of us marching on the the while supporting local LGBTQ2+ legal challenges, and much work is still sidewalk and we were yelled at. These Defence Team members. needed to help the community feel safe, days, the Pride parade is a large-scale, Tracy Lauren Mitchell, civilian co- respected and included. inclusive celebration with thousands of chair of the ADTPN and CFB Halifax Tracy’s military counterpart, MCpl people, which is wonderful to see.” Base Information Services employee, Tracie Thomas, joined the ADTPN last Bravo Zulu to both Tracy and Tracie has worked for DND since 2002 and year after first serving as a Positive – two leaders who are paving the way was a founding member of the Posi- Space Ambassador. Originally from for meaningful culture change at CFB tive Space Initiative Working Group Brookfield, NS, Tracie has been part Halifax, 12 Wing and beyond! (the ADTPN’s predecessor, which was of the CAF family for 15 years, first For any Defence Team member look- established in 2016). Born in Ontario, as a Naval Reservist and then moving ing to contribute to the ADTPN or sign Tracy grew up in Summerside, PEI, into Regular Force employment with up for Positive Space training, please and eventually moved to Nova Scotia the . Today, email the “+HFX Positive Space Sup- with her family. As ADTPN co-chair, it MCpl Thomas works as a Flight Safety port Contact” positional email account. is her responsibility to represent this Investigator at 12 Wing Shearwater. As Membership and participation is open Defence Advisory Group at senior lead- ADTPN co-chair, she is also involved in to all members of the CAF and DND. ership meetings, coordinate commem- advising leadership on matters con- orative activities and provide strategic cerning LGBTQ2+ Defence personnel, guidance to group membership – along- assisting with commemorative events MCpl Tracie Thomas side her military co-chair. Tracy also and developing various initiatives. SUBMITTED

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

On May 17, in honour of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, CFB Halifax raised the Pride flag as a symbol of our solidarity with our LGBTQ2+ Defence Team members and all who identify with the LGBTQ2+ communi- ty. Today, and every day, we defend the rights of LGBTQ2+ people to be treated equally – with respect and dignity – and speak out against discriminatory and hateful conduct wherever it may occur. CFB HALIFAX BASE COMMANDER EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT 8 TRIDENT NEWS MAY 31, 2021 Padre’s Corner: Life in lockdown By Padre Capt Halit Ozer, Chaplain, MARLANT and JTFA

A glimpse into the past illustrates ing long hours on the weekends and overindulgence of life will not have teachings of Abrahamic religions, we that great people who left a mark in out of business hours would be unable any savings for unforeseen difficult clearly see that the lives of the proph- history, such as prophets, saints, great to meet the reasonable expectations times. But a person who never takes ets are all about keeping that balance leaders, thinkers, scientists, and heroes of their family members, which would vacation or spends anything on leisure and being a perfect example for their have all managed to strike a balance cause their unhappiness as well. activities will end up ruining their own followers. in all spheres of their lives, and such On the other end of the spectrum, health and catching health issues like The happiness of humanity is strictly a balanced life played a pivotal role imagine a bohemian who is overly depression and burnout. The impact of connected to maintaining a balanced in their success. The absence of bal- occupied with personal life and fun restless hard work on such a person’s life. So, how can we self-judge if we ance would result in having mental, activities only. Such people would not life would not be reflected on their are maintaining a balanced life? One spiritual, and even physical health be willing to leave their comfort zone overall wellbeing, mental health and should start organizing their daily problems which would adversely affect and as such would be unable to work family life. life based on the routines with daily, the well-being of human beings. Great their muscles to cope with challenges The balance in life can manifest itself weekly, monthly and yearly schedules. people have been mindful of this fact, and difficulties at work or in other in so many other ways, like keeping an Having a good mentor and company but we should all make sure that we spheres of life. For bohemian people, active lifestyle, having healthy eating to warn us if needed will help us to have such a balance in our life, and that the comfort zone would become a place and drinking habits and even learning keep things balanced. Recognizing our our mind, body and spirit are all taken where they can hide from real challeng- to be a good listener rather than always feelings is another player to maintain a care of. This article will reflect on how es awaiting outside of it. talking about yourself. The main take- balance in our lives. We must be mind- important a role the balance plays in An individual that does not do work away of this article is that whatever we ful of such feelings as fear, sadness, dis- becoming happy and healthy individu- out or exercise simply lets their body are doing should be balanced. In this gust, happiness and anger, and adjust als, and what we should do to keep our get rusty, which causes serious health context, it should be borne in mind that them to balance our lives if need be. life balanced. problems. On the other hand, someone addiction problems are closely related Remember that if there is an imbalance Think of a workaholic who is all who is obsessed with bodybuilding and to losing the balance in that particular in our lives, that imbalance would be about working hard and thriving at physical training might neglect to look sphere of life. reflected in our feelings. If this is the work. Such a person would not only after their business, family or personal The prophets from Adam to Moham- case, we may need professional help. If have issues with their personal life, but life. mad (peace be upon all) all managed to we think that we’re losing the balance, their family life would also seriously be A lavisher who spends all of their have that outstanding balance in every we should not hesitate to get help from neglected. An individual who is work- money on vacation, entertainment and aspect of their life. When we look at the others!

Book Review: Fideliter: The Regimental History of the Princess Louise Fusiliers By Col (Ret’d) Brian Wentzel

The historic Princess Louise Fusil- PLF at home and overseas throughout turing of the PLF, in Italy in August The unit was once again restructured iers, locally known as the “PLF”, is a its history. The “at home” history has 1943, from a formed infantry battalion into one group, the 11th Canadian reserve infantry battalion of the Ca- been carefully researched and benefit- to the 11th Canadian Infantry Brigade Independent Machine Gun Company nadian Army. The unit was formed as ted from written records and personal Support Group (PL Fus), under the (The Princess Louise Fusiliers). Its the 66th Halifax Volunteer Battalion of interviews. The wartime history draws command of Major W.W. Reid. This establishment was reduced from “530 Infantry in 1869 at Halifax, Nova Scotia. of similar, but due to the passage of unit was initially an anti-aircraft gun all ranks to a mere 211”. (p.190) For the Ten years later the unit was redesig- time, dwindling unit that transitioned impending battle of Arnhem, the Com- nated the 66th Battalion “The Prin- resources. to a mortar and pany was placed under command of the cess Louise Fusiliers” with Her Royal The PLF, in one of machine gun unit of British 49th Infantry Division’s ma- Highness Princess Louise, Duchess of its various organi- two companies. This chine gun battalion, the 2nd Battalion, Argyle, becoming the Colonel-in-Chief. zational structures, unit further evolved The Princess Louise Kensingtons. With Through peace and several wars, the participated in most into the 11th Inde- the seizure of Arnhem, the next task PLF has loyally served Canada. of Canada’s wars pendent Machine for the unit was to rejoin 5th Canadian This book records the activities of from the North-West Gun (The Princess Armoured Division for the attack and the PLF at home and overseas for more Rebellion of 1885 Louise Fusiliers) and seizure of the Dutch port of Delfzijl. than a century. The author, Leo J. through the Boer the 12th Independent The seizure was completed on May 1, Deveau, is a well-known Halifax com- War of 1889-1902, Machine Gun (The 1945, the day on which Hitler died. The mentator, columnist and speaker. His First World War 1914- Princess Louise war in Europe officially ended on May attention to historic detail has brought 1918, Second World Fusiliers) that were 8, 1945. life to the history of the Regiment and War 1939-1945, and to respectively parts The irony resulting from the Battle its members. The Regiment has evolved various overseas and of the 11th and 12th of Arnhem was that the PLF would be over time and this is clearly illustrated domestic missions in- Infantry Brigade denied the Battle Honour for “ARN- and explained in the book. volving the Canadian Groups. HEM 1945” for 54 years. The battle It is important to remember that Armed Forces there- By July 1944, there honours for the battles of “DELFZIJL” a reserve army unit exists to serve after. Many of the was a further re-or- and “NORTH WEST EUROPE” had Canada and is therefore subject to most recent missions ganization. The unit been duly granted expeditiously, with the politics, economic well-being, and involved individual was redesignated less fuss. security needs of the nation. Hence, the callouts of unit members rather than the 11th and 12th Brigade Support Unit In sum, the PLF has served its coun- strengths of the PLF and all reserve formed sub-units or the battalion itself. (MG) (The Princess Louise Fusiliers). try with professionalism and honour. units will ebb and flow with the needs This pattern of employment reflects The new unit had two companies, the The current members of the Regiment and resources of the nation. Having the competence of unit members and 11th Infantry Brigade Support Group have much to be proud of and a good commanded a reserve infantry battal- the esteem that they hold within the (PLF) and the 12th Infantry Brigade foundation to build upon as they ven- ion and a Militia District Headquarters, . Support Group (PLF). Each group was ture into the future challenges that will this reviewer understands this ebb and History is full of “ups and downs” subdivided into a machine gun compa- inevitably arise in this complex world. flow. and organisations, like individuals, are ny and a mortar company. With some To purchase Fideliter: The Regimen- The strength of Deveau’s work in this subject to such highs and lows. One further changes, the PLF remained in tal History of the Princess Louise Fusil- book lies in his attention to detail. He of the more interesting events during Italy until February 1945 when it moved iers, email [email protected]. reveals details of the activities of the the Second World War was the restruc- to Belguim. TRIDENT NEWS MAY 31, 2021 9

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Technology is constantly evolving to and corn. The bio digester diverts this adapt to our ever-changing needs as a food waste from landfills by breaking society, and green technology – meant it down into environmentally safe grey to reduce human impact on the envi- water that can be used for landscaping, ronment – is a great example of one of or just discharged down the drain. these adaptive technologies. Currently, CFB Halifax has function- (CFB) Halifax ing bio digesters in its kitchens at two Canadian Forces Base Halifax has recently adopted a new technology in order to do its has recently adopted a new technolo- accommodation facilities in Halifax part in reducing its environmental impact through reducing its carbon footprint in the gy in order to do its part in reducing (Tribute Tower and Juno Tower), and kitchen. its environmental impact through one in 12 Wing Shearwater (Warrior SUBMITTED reducing its carbon footprint in the Block). There is also potential for one kitchen. According to the National to be installed at Naval Fleet School ment of National Defence (DND) and was the most efficient in achieving this Zero Waste Council, approximately 2.2 Atlantic’s Damage Control Division in Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Food goal. million tonnes of food waste ends up in Purcell’s Cove. Facilities & Equipment Analyst, and While the government’s goal may landfills every year in Canada, and this Between CFB Halifax and 12 Wing says that there are currently 24 bio seem daunting, there are simple and disposal of food waste has a significant Shearwater, anywhere from 300-400 digesters installed in 17 DND locations effective ways for defence team mem- carbon footprint. personnel are fed every meal through across the country. bers to help by reducing food waste and In order to dispose of food waste safe- the on-site kitchen/ facilities, One of Duchesne’s responsibilities in their carbon footprint at home. When it ly and cost-effectively, CFB Halifax’s which ultimately results in food waste. this role is “…to initiate projects that comes to reducing food waste, the Gov- Base Administration team has imple- This means that thousands of pounds are beneficial in terms of technology, ernment of Canada website has some mented the LFC Power Knot, or an- of food waste have already been divert- safety and environment.” The Cana- useful tips for Canadians, which can be aerobic bio digester, in its institutional ed away from ending up in landfills, dian Government has an objective of found here. kitchens. This system is able to break allowing the Base to begin reducing its reducing food waste sent to landfills For more information on how you down any organic material such as carbon footprint. by 70% before the year 2030, and after and your family can limit food waste fruit, vegetables, banana with peelings, CFB Halifax is not the only military researching various technologies over both at work and at home, visit the meat, nuts, fish with bones, crusta- Base in Canada to use this new tech- a five-year period, Duchesne and his Food Matters Action Kit website. ceans, eggshells, bread, pasta, cheese nology. Louis Duchesne is the Depart- team determined that the bio digester

Marking World No Tobacco Day By PSP Health Promotion

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Base Commander and family set 500-kilometre goal for Navy Bike Ride By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff

With the 2021 Navy Bike Ride kicking executive’s Freewheelers team, Capt(N) into gear on June 12, CFB Halifax Base Williams said he sees the 2021 Navy Commander Capt(N) Sean Williams Bike Ride as a great opportunity is looking forward to cycling with his for registered cyclists to get out and family, and he’s already thinking about explore the region’s trails over the getting out on some local trails to help summer months. For Capt(N) Williams, get them to their 500-kilometre goal for who grew up in Bedford, it’s also a this year’s event. chance to get back to his roots, in the “I didn’t really have a goal to begin place where he first discovered the with, for me it’s just a great excuse to simple joy of riding a bike. get out and ride, but thinking about “Back in those days I used to ride my it...I’d like to see if we can do 500 kilo- bike everywhere with my friends and Capt(N) Sean Williams, Base Commander at CFB Halifax, out for a bike ride with metres as our part of the ride,” Capt(N) my older sister,” he said. “It was my his son, Alexander. The Williams family enjoy cycling together, sometimes covering Williams said. main mode of transportation and, as up to 40 kilometres in an outing. They are taking part in this year’s Navy Bike Ride. That may sound like a lot — and it kids, we had free reign of the town. We SUBMITTED is — but it won’t be completed in one had the freedom to ride all over.” massive push. For the second year in Capt(N) Williams still has his first a row, the COVID-19 pandemic has mountain bike — a Kona Fire Moun- forced the annual Navy Bike Ride into a tain that he bought with his paper virtual format with individual cyclists route money. “I eventually replaced it and teams logging their rides over a 12- but as an adult I resurrected it and for week period — from June 12 to August quite a number of years it was my main JUNe 1 – August 24 20 — rather than having large num- commuting bike,” he said. “It needs to bers of cyclists gather for a single day, be restored as it’s in pretty rough shape in-person event. — it’s just a bare frame in my basement Now in its fifth year, the Navy Bike at this point — but I still have it.” Ride raises money for two military Although his bike is no longer his charities, the Royal Canadian Naval Be- sole mode of transportation, Capt(N) nevolent Fund and Support our Troops, Williams commutes to work on his bike last year raising nearly $60,000. This most days, all year round — changing year participants are being challenged over to studded tires for the icy winter VIRTUAL SERIES to log their rides to reach or surpass a months. cumulative 30,000 kilometres, the esti- ”I’ve always found it clears my head cafconnection.ca/halifax mated distance HMCS Harry DeWolf and creates a separation between will cover when it goes on deployment work and home. And I like not being to Canada’s north this year. stuck in a car,” Capt(N) Williams said. This year’s Navy Bike Ride will be “Throughout my life I’ve always no- Capt(N) Williams’s third time partici- ticed that I’m happier when I’m riding. pating in the event, and the second time It’s good exercise, and it’s good for he and his family have signed up. Last mental health too.” year they logged their rides in Ottawa Although most of his distance for the — where they would sometimes cover Navy Bike Ride will be covered on area as much as 40 kilometres in a single day trails with his wife and nine-year-old trip, with stops for meals along the way son, Capt(N) Williams will be logging — before moving to Halifax at the end his commuting distance as well. “That of July as Capt(N) Williams took over will help boost my number a little bit,” base command in August. he laughed. “It all adds up.” Signed up this year with the base 12 TRIDENT NEWS MAY 31, 2021 Sports & Fitness

Unconventional strategies to overcome training plateaus By Gage Smith, Fitness and Sports Instructor, CFB Halifax

When it comes to breaking through slumps in training, most plateau-busting strategies come from manipulating hard fitness variables. Changing frequency, intensity, rest, tempo, exercise selection, etc. can usually help restart the progress of a stalled trainee. The second most common group of recommendations usually fall under the “lifestyle” umbrella: dietary changes, changes to the trainee’s sleep routine, more direct vitamin D exposure, etc. All of these variables are the real needle movers of progress in the gym, and their importance simply can’t be over- stated. With that said, I’d like to propose some alternative plateau-busting strate- gies that have nothing to do with your training prescription, diet or recovery. WILD If you have the ability to do so, changing the physical setting or time of day that you train can serve to create a paradigm shift. These decisions are often dictated by the schedule of the rest of your life – maybe you have to workout at a certain location or time due to your work or your family’s schedule – but in many cases it also comes down to a perceived preference. Let’s consider some of the possible pros of making some changes in this area: Training at a new location or time of day can provide a welcome change of scenery, a renewed interest in your own training, and a sense of community from training around like-minded individuals. You might even meet a new training partner, mentor or friendly rival. Even a new An interactive adventure with time of day at the same facility can often provide a completely different energy and attitude that might be more suited to your current mindset. If you’re already daily challenges and rewards! investing time, energy and resources in your training; changing up the facility you train at or the time you train can be just the thing to get you out of your comfort zone! Including a stay at a A second recommendation is to use the content you consume to rewire your mindset and put you in a positive headspace for your training and your success. Rodd Hotels & Resorts. Try to avoid following social media accounts that make you feel stressed, negative or guilty about where you’re currently at with your training. Try to consume con- Visit cafconnection.ca/Halifax/HP for details tent that is not just educational, but also positive. What we focus on is what tends to expand, and consuming a healthy and positive ‘mental diet’ is as important as any other aspect of training. Surround yourself with positive people, enriching content, supportive communities and let yourself reap the rewards. You’ll proba- bly find yourself contributing to someone else’s success, too.

Ball hockey in Portsmouth

Members of HMCS Summerside enjoy a game of ball hockey while alongside in Portsmouth, UK ahead of exercises in the Baltic. Though COVID-19 restrictions mean deployed sailors currently have few chances to get off ship, staff work hard to create safe opportunities for fitness and recreation. LT JEFFREY MCBRIDE, CAF PHOTO