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This of National Defense, the Honourable year marked HMCS Charlottetown’s Kent Hehr, attended the ceremony 15th annual Run for the Wish, an as the reviewing authority, allowing awareness and fundraising campaign Patrick to leave with a wonderful conducted across PEI to support the memento of his time aboard Char- PEI chapter of the Children’s Wish. lottetown. During their weeklong campaign, Once the paperwork was out of the our team of eight runners raised way, he embarked the ship and was over $33,000 – the equivalent of three piped aboard by a ceremonial Piping wishes. Party—like a Commanding Officer of The team’s success was recognized a seagoing, commissioned unit. throughout Charlottetown’s port visit For the next day, he acted in many to Charlottetown, P.E.I., but culmi- capacities like the Commanding nated in a small ceremony on the jetty Officer. This included partaking in on July 3 before the ship departed, tours of the ship and demonstrations during which the Director of the of Charlottetown’s basic capabilities, PEI chapter of the Children’s Wish, Patrick Murphy (front row, third from left), members of HMCS Charlottetown’s Com- all while living, sleeping, and eating Beth Corney Gauthier, and one of mand Team accept well wishes from The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans aboard the ship. He supervised the this year’s Wish recipients, Patrick Affairs and Associate MND (front row, right) before the ship sails back to Halifax. departure from Charlottetown from Murphy, congratulated the team per- CPL J. W. S. HOUCK, FIS the bridge wing, sat in the Captain’s sonally and presented Certificates of chair on the bridge for 57mm gun- Appreciation to each member. Shortly after taking command of going on the HMCS Charlottetown shoot, stood as lookout using binocu- This year however, the ceremony Charlottetown in December, 2016, Cdr for a one and a half day trip it was a lars to search for ships, and took his on the 3rd served as a more than just Jeff Hutt had made a standing offer wonderful feeling. I felt like it was the turn at the helm to see what it felt like an occasion to recognize the hard to the Children’s Wish branch in PEI best day of my life!” Patrick told the to actually drive a warship. Even the work and dedication of our Run for that if ever they were helping a child Children’s Wish when asked about his movement of the ship and slight sea- Wishes team; it was moment of special who would appreciate a visit to, or upcoming Command tour, “Not many sickness couldn’t keep Commander welcome to Patrick Murphy himself. tour of, a naval ship, Charlottetown kids get to go on a naval ship…It is an Patrick off his feet long, and he spent Patrick, a member of RCSCC #85 would be happy to facilitate—it was honour to be going on this ship and a hours talking to the crew about our Summerside, and sail enthusiast, had a perfect way to get the whole ship wonderful opportunity.” experiences and learning everything been invited to sail with Charlottetown involved in the rewarding work that Patrick suffers with Polyarticular he could about life at sea and what the from Charlottetown back to Halifax as the Children’s Wish makes possible Juvenile Arthritis which causes joint navy really does. Commander for a Day. and truly have a profound impact stiffness and pain. The news that he He departed the ship the following “The Crew of HMCS Charlottetown on the community. When Mrs. Cor- was going to be made Commander day on July 4 just after 5 p.m., and was is excited to meet their new Com- ney Gauthier heard about Patrick, for a Day aboard Charlottetown was presented with pictures of him and manding Officer,” said Cdr Jeff Hutt, she knew that Cdr Hutt’s offer could exciting for Patrick and provided him his family that our photographer had CO Charlottetown, in anticipation of be the chance of a lifetime for him. something positive to look forward taken during his visit and some small the embarkation “…We are so excited Patrick loves sailing so much that his to, and the sail itself, according to keepsakes made for him by the crew. to have Patrick and his family on- wish—which has been granted!—is Patrick’s smiling face throughout the It is unlikely that any of us will forget board. I personally love the idea that a catamaran, and his time with Sea visit, did not disappoint. our time under Commander Patrick the crew will be able to experience the Cadets had piqued his interest in the On July 3, we held the Change of Murphy, and we hope that happy incredible power of the organization navy already. Command Ceremony for Patrick, memories of Charlottetown remain that they work year-round to support.” “When I found out that I would be including the signing of a change with him and his family as well.

As Commander for a Day, Commander Patrick Murphy is piped aboard HMCS Char- The ship’s company poses for a photo with Commander Patrick Murphy. lottetown. CPL J. W. S. HOUCK, FIS CPL J. W.S HOUCK, FIS July 24, 2017 TRIDENT News 3 HMCS St. John’s returns from Op REASSURANCE

By Virginia Beaton, challenging to date.” However, “The Trident Staff ship is working beautifully. A modern- ized Halifax class frigate, a beauti- We heard it before we saw it. ful Sea King helicopter, really high The fog on the harbour was too numbers for all the statistics for the thick to see anything, but shortly maintainability of the ship, and the after 9 a.m. on Monday, July 17, the helicopter performed flawlessly, so we sound of a ship’s engines became have a lot to be proud of.” audible and HMCS St. John’s finally According to RAdm Newton, foreign came into sight, after more than six military commanders and govern- months of deployment on Op REAS- ment officials have sent letters to SURANCE. communicate their appreciation “for There was cheering, laughter, ap- what Canada does through its Navy, plause, flags waving in the air, shouts through the air policing mission and of welcome, and the Stadacona Band through our soldiers in Ukraine. played Heart of Oak. As the ship came They come back to us, and this goes to alongside, a choir comprised of fam- demonstrate how much the Canadian ily members of the deployed sailors presence is valued and how profes- burst into a song from the musical sional the ships’ companies are. They Rent, accompanied by a piano. “Five are put on the front line every time for hundred twenty-five thousand six that professionalism.” hundred minutes/Five hundred One of the exercises in which St. twenty-five thousand moments so John’s participated was Ex DY- dear,” they sang, following that with a NAMIC MONGOOSE. Before that, rendition of Ain’t No Mountain High the ship had been doing undersea Enough. surveillance in the eastern Mediter- Before the ship arrived, Adria Jack- ranean “on some very important son, a choir director who is married targets. We took that ship as the to the ship’s padre, Lt(N) David Jack- vanguard of NATO power in un- son, told Trident that she got the idea dersea surveillance, and pushed it She said yes! SLt Tristan Lapointe, first ashore from HMCS St. John’s, rejoices as his for the choir while the family was liv- all the way up into the Norwegian girlfriend Gabrielle Lambert accepts his marriage proposal. ing in England. “There was a big mili- Sea off Iceland.” Working with the MCPL CHRIS RINGIUS, FIS tary family choir there that ended up Icelandic Chief of Defence and their singing for the Queen and the choir Ministry of Foreign Affairs “and had a number 1 [hit] in England.” As- with all the NATO partners, we con- sembling the group of approximately vened a very large undersea surveil- 15 to welcome home St. John’s “was a lance and undersea warfare event great way to build community, and it’s to demonstrate NATO power in the been fun getting to know the people,” North Atlantic.” NOW LEASING said Jackson. NATO depends on transatlantic IconBay.ca – 902-700-5042 The first sailor ashore, SLt Tristan security, RAdm Newton emphasized. Lapointe, warmly embraced his “NATO and the European alliance girlfriend, Gabrielle Lambert, before depend on commerce moving from dropping to one knee and propos- the United States and Canada, to ing marriage. She accepted, and the all points in Europe. The sea lanes, newly engaged couple was quickly whether in the Mediterranean or in surrounded by well-wishers. the Atlantic, depend on us having a The crew was happy to return to good clear picture of what goes on Halifax, said Cdr Sheldon Gillis, St. across the entire North Atlantic.” 50 Bedford Highway John’s Commanding Officer. “They’re The Greenland/Iceland/United reunited with their families after six Kingdom gap “is probably the most months. They achieved some incredi- difficult area of surveillance for the ble effects on behalf of the people and NATO alliance. So this ship, after Visit our model suites government of Canada. As the ship’s working in the eastern Mediterra- captain, I can’t tell how proud I am nean, brought those skills to NATO Wed – Fri 2PM – 7PM of each and every one of them today. and for that, we have received a lot of Sat – Sun 12PM – 4PM They performed marvelously.” accolades.” RAdm John Newton, Commander To celebrate the return, Tim Hor- Ask about our military incentives. JTFA and MARLANT, praised Cdr tons sent a van that dispensed free Sheldon Gillis and the ship’s crew coffee to sailors, families, and Dock- for their accomplishments during yard personnel. the deployment. “The ship was busy Dignitaries present for St. John’s throughout the deployment. It had arrival included His Honour the some very tough missions in the Honourable Arthur LeBlanc, Lieuten- Black Sea and along the Syrian Coast ant Governor of Nova Scotia, and the and North Africa and then all the way Honourable Geoff Regan, MP for Hali- up into the northern Atlantic Ocean fax West and Speaker of the House of and the Norwegian sea waters. It’s all Commons. about reassuring NATO, the NATO In early August, Charlottetown will alliance and especially the eastern replace St. John’s on Op REASSUR- European nations, that NATO stands ANCE. This will be Charlottetown’s for all members.” second deployment to Op REASSUR- RAdm Newton describes St. John’s ANCE as part of the Standing NATO mission as “probably one of the most Maritime Group (SNMG). 135121 4 TRIDENT News July 24, 2017 www.tridentnewspaper.com Community Calendar Publication Reunion and event notices must be submitted by mail, fax or internet. Schedule [email protected] include the sender’s name and phone number. for 2017 A notice will not be published if the event is to happen more that one year from publication date. Submissions may be edited. January 9 – MFRC January 23 February 6 – MFRC February 20 Halifax Pride Festival Date: Tuesday, August 15 Drive, Lower Sackville March 6 – MFRC March 20 – Posting Season Special Feature Date: July 20-30 Location: Halifax Central Library An art show of military paintings April 3 – MFRC This year marks the 30th anniver- Come out and celebrate National and paintings by retired military mem- April 17 May 1 – MFRC, and Battle of the Atlantic Special Feature sary of the Halifax Pride Festival, Acadian Day with fantastic music bers will be on display at Gallery 97 in May 15 which has grown to become one of the from our rich East Coast. Maxim Lower Sackville, corner of Cobequid May 29 – MFRC June 12 – DND Family Days Special Feature premier Pride events in Canada and Cormier is an award-winning Acadi- Road and Glendale Drive, starting on June 26 the largest of its kind in the Mari- an/Métis guitarist, composer, pro- August 1. The show will be open for July 10 - MFRC July 24 times. This year’s festival runs from ducer and educator from Chéticamp, viewing from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on week- August 7 - MFRC July 20-30; Visit halifaxpride.com for Nova Scotia. Maxim is trained in days and 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturdays. August 21 – Back to School September 5 – MFRC the most up-to-date information. classical, jazz and world music and All paintings are for sale and a portion September 18 – Home Improvement Special Feature has performed across Canada and the of proceeds will be used to support the October 2 – MFRC October 16 Celebrate Nova Scotia Concert world. He’ll be giving a free perfor- 97.5 community radio station. October 30 – MFRC – Remembrance Day Special Feature Time: 11 a.m. mance at the Central Library’s Paul November 13 – Holiday Shopping Special Feature November 27 Date: Tuesday, July 25 O’Regan Hall. The Yarmouth Shantymen in December 11 – MFRC – Year End Review Location: Halifax Central Library Concert Celebrate Nova Scotia's vibrant mu- Canada at War: 1917 Time: Shows at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Editor: Virginia Beaton sical landscape with this lush, lively, Time: 2 - 4 p.m. Date: Tuesday, August 1 [email protected] and free concert experience for the Date: Saturday, July 29 Location: Maritime Museum of (902) 427-4235 whole family. Featuring Symphony Location: Tantallon Public Library the Atlantic Journalist: Ryan Melanson Nova Scotia, singer Reeny Smith, The Halifax Public Library's Lest The Maritime Museum of the Atlan- [email protected] and drummer Trevor Gould, this We Forget program, normally re- tic is welcoming back the Yarmouth (902) 427-4231 full-orchestra event brings together served for schools, is open to the Shantymen, who will be giving two Editorial Advisor: Mike Bonin Mi'kmaq chants and drumming, general public for this First World free concerts as part of the museum’s [email protected] African Nova Scotian songs, Acadian War commemoration event. Adults summer music - Tuesday Night (902) 721-1968 fiddling and dancing, and new music and teens are invited to read military Tunes. 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By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

Canada’s top military officer says he’s encouraged and optimistic about the future of the CAF and the wellbe- ing of its members after the release of the federal government’s new defense policy, titled “Strong, Secure, Engaged.” Gen Jonathan Vance was in Hali- fax on July 5 to speak with members and highlight aspects of the new policy, and he also delivered a keynote speech during a meeting of the Royal United Services Institute of Nova Scotia, a defence organization largely made up of retired military members. The speech at RA Park was also at- tended by senior leaders from MAR- LANT and 12 Wing Shearwater as well as academic and industry guests. Gen Vance’s stop in Halifax follows an earlier visit from Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan on June 12, which was also focused on the new government policy. While the minister spoke at HMC Dockyard and mainly about the specific Navy-related elements of the policy, Gen Vance put the focus on people – serving and retired CAF members and their families – and how Chief of the Defence Staff Gen Jonathan Vance speaks to RUSI(NS) members and other guests at RA Park during a visit to Hali- they’ll be impacted in the near future fax on July 5. as implementation begins to roll out. Capt Lisa Evong, National Defence Public Affairs “My main effort as CDS has been, and will continue to be, on our people, during deployment preparations and women in the military by 2026. despite physical limitations. because it’s the hardest part, and we time away from home. The policy “Those numbers won’t be easy to “We cannot become an organiza- put it up front in this policy for a rea- document also commits to establish- reach, but it’s very possible,”Gen tion that opens its doors to absolutely son,” he said. ing a 1,200 person CAF Transition Vance said. To achieve the goal, he everyone, because it would impact This commitment to CAF members Group to ease transitions back into added, the CAF must once again our operational effectiveness, that’s a and their families becomes clear or away from military life, and to become known for the support and fact, but there are opportunities to do when looking at the nuts and bolts of implementing teams at Military Fam- care it offers its current and former things differently,” Gen Vance said. the newly-announced policy. It in- ily Resource Centres to prevent and employees, and recruitment efforts The CDS also expressed his pleasure cludes a number of personnel focused respond to gender-based violence. must be modernized in a way that with the overall spending priorities initiatives – a $198 million investment The intent is to allow for a better can compete with private industry for outlined in the Defence Policy and over the course of the policy into a quality of life for CAF members, and young, diverse talent from all back- their costing accuracy, which stretch- new Total Health and Wellness Strat- the policy also outlines the goal of grounds and walks of life. es as far as 50 years into the future. egy focusing on promotion, preven- increasing the number of those mem- “People once flocked to the military He participated in a lengthy question tion treatment and support, as well bers by 3,500 in the Regular Force and because it put you in a great place to and answer session with the group, as a $6 million per year investment 1,500 in the Reserve Force, while striv- live and work and raise your family. I responding to topics like procurement to modernize family support systems ing for a 25 percent representation of want to see that again, and I have to issues, personnel morale, and harass- be able to access all the population, to ment and racial prejudice within the inspire all the population, and to be Armed Forces. Without shying away an Armed Forces that people want to from problems that exist on those join.” fronts, he said he’s encouraged to see He also theorized about a future plans begin to form around the new Annual Arctic in which the classic archetype of a policy document and to see Canada’s military recruit could shift in certain military progress through the rest of cases to capitalize on special skills, his time as CDS and into the future. with the area of cyber security given “I’m optimistic right now and I’m Backpacks for Kids as an example, or where CAF mem- deeply, deeply motivated to get on bers who suffer life-altering injuries with the enormous amount of work have a higher likelihood of being re- ahead.” By CPO2 Richard Bungay, HMC Ships Goose Bay and Kingston purposed and continuing their career Sea Training Atlantic have graciously agreed to transport the backpacks to communities they As in previous years during Op NA- will visit during OP NANOOK and OP NOOK, I am organizing a school back- LIMPID. If you are interested in do- pack community outreach initiative for nating, we are seeking school supplies our northern neighbors. The north is and new or gently used backpacks. I famous for its generosity and I was on strongly encourage ship’s companies the receiving end of one such act during to support this worthy cause. The To Rent or List an Apartment, House, Condo, or Flat. a previous deployment to the Arctic, so I Halifax & Region MFRC has again For Help Finding a New Home. would like to give something back to the volunteered to act as a drop-off point Office: • Fax: communities that support the RCN so for donations. The cut-off date for all 902-435-0368 902-405-9762 much. This was also a continuation of donations is August 1. [email protected] • [email protected] initiatives started by HMCS Labrador Any questions can be directed to me www.HomeFindersHfx.com ship’s company back in the early 1950s. at [email protected]. 135124 6 TRIDENT News July 24, 2017 NFS Atlantic and NTDC Atlantic hold Divisions By Virginia Beaton, Trident Staff

Promotions and professional achievements were celebrated dur- ing Naval Fleet School Atlantic and Naval Training Development Centre Atlantic divisions, held on Porteous Field in Stadacona on Thursday, June 29, 2017. A number of personnel were promoted, as follows: PO1 Lavigne promoted to the rank of CPO2; PO2 Vi- gneault promoted to the rank of PO1; PO2 Arnold promoted to the rank of A/L PO1; MS MacGillivary promoted to rank of PO2; MS Smith promoted to the rank of PO2; LS Phillips promoted to the rank of MS; LS Fleming promot- ed to the rank of MS; and OS Bryan promoted to the rank of A/LS. Medals were awarded, as follows: LS Wills received the South West Asia rotation Bar; LS Smith received the NATO Active Endeavour medal; and LS West received the CD1, and MS Harlow received the Watchkeeping Certificate. “What a great day, and really well done, everyone,” said Cdr Pete Lebel in his remarks to the assembled mili- tary members. “We as a team are mak- ing very good strides, real strides.” He thanked personnel for their participa- Naval Fleet School Atlantic and Naval Training Development Centre Atlantic form up for the Ceremonial Division Parade tion in the saying, “Thanks for your Canada 150 Group Shot at Porteous Field, Halifax on July 29. honesty on how to have a better learn- MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA ing experience. We’re acting on your feedback.” sis in Quebec in May, for example, he Cdr Allen Fry also congratulated achieving effect for Canada,” accord- Cdr Lebel pointed out that NFS At- said, “Naval Fleet School Atlantic re- the assembly, observing, “You have ing to Cdr Fry. lantic works to prepare personnel for sponded immediately.” Noting that the worked hard this year.” He described At the end of the ceremony, Cdr the RCN’s future requirements, and to July 1 holiday was approaching and the role the RCN has played in Ca- Fry invited all the military personnel contribute to operational excellence, with it, Canada’s 150th birthday, Cdr nadian history, referring to some of and guests at the ceremony to join observing, “The Royal Canadian Lebel concluded by wishing everyone its challenges especially in wartime, him in a photo that would include the Navy is always ready to respond when well and stating, “I am confident that saying that it “must be able to defend Canada 150 flag, as a memento of the called upon.” During the flooding cri- we are well positioned for the future.” the maritime frontier.” The RCN “is occasion. What's the buzz? By Mike Bonin, bees, we would not have a lot of fruits BPAO or vegetables. Oranges, apples, squash and blueberries, for example, rely on Honey bees were the buzz! bees to buzz around and spread the Earlier this summer, someone was pollen,” stated Jenkins. enjoying the sunny weather and eat- Annie has six fully functioning ing lunch near Admiralty House. She hives on her properties and has noted noticed that there seemed to be a lot that her neighbours have said that of wasps around. After investigating, even their plant gardens seem to be Jordan Yetman, from RPOSH Prop- doing better now that there are lots of erty Services realized that the swarm bees pollinating the flowers. was from a hive of honey bees located This recovery project was a bit chal- in the building and they needed spe- lenging to Jenkins. Due to the location cial treatment. of the honeycombs under the mu- Jeremy Gammon from Formation seum’s floor joists, she had to climb Safety and Environment was contact- from one scaffolding to another to ed and next thing you know, he was gain access, as worker bees were curi- in touch with Annie Jenkins from the ously flying around her. Once she was Halifax Honey Bee Society. able to safely relocate the queen bee to Jenkins has been working with bees a temporary hive, about 90 percent of for quite a while and was trained at her colony quickly followed. A return the Bello Uccello Honey Bee Sanctu- to the site the next morning assisted ary, a fully Demeter certified biody- her gather almost all of the bees be- Annie Jenkins, a certified beekeeper inspects part of a honeycomb she removed from namic honey bee apiary, in Digby, NS fore taking the temporary hive away. the floor joists of Admiralty House. About 10,000 honey bees were successfully relo- about four years ago. “They are doing well and are out cated to a new hive. “Bees pollinate our food. Without foraging as we speak,” she added. JEREMY GAMMON, FSE July 24, 2017 TRIDENT News 7 Branding and the Naval Reserve

By LCdr David Lewis, institution, we simply ask ourselves Special Projects SSO, Naval Reserve whether or not the items in the dis- Headquarters play case reinforce our brand? If you asked the heroes in the photos what Branding is a part of our daily lives. they would sooner have on display; Our recognition of brands and the their photo or photos of young active identity they incur influences which present day sailors, inspiring their soft drinks we buy, hotels we stay at, own generation? What do you think cars we drive, and coffee we drink. their response would be? These his- The brand is the promise. It is the toric items will always figure into our expectation which the name, history history and will always be displayed and marketing represent. The green in a reverent and honoured location disc of Starbucks, the golden arches within the NRD. of McDonalds or the clawed M logo of Monster power drinks each produce Communicate an immediate and reasonably accu- Interestingly, most of our experi- rate expectation of the brand. ence with a brand is created through If you are unsure of what this idea the associations that we’ve made and of branding entails, ask yourself not through personal experience. I what vision comes to mind when you assume I would like to own and drive hear The Red Cross. How about NASA a prestigious sports car, not because I or Marriot or even Red Bull? All of have driven one, but because I recog- these produce a strong and immediate nize and associate speed and superior recognition of what they are and what This is a ship’s brow presenting a modern and engaged Naval Reserve Division. quality with that brand. they do. LCDR DAVID LEWIS Good branding not only defines a What if I say Royal Canadian Navy product, it shows the direction and (RCN)? Is there clear brand recogni- larly, the RCN must define, identify individual at a NRD send me images the experience we associate with a tion or is there a clouded montage of and brand itself as relevant to today of six glass cabinets on the brow of particular product. A brand of power Second World War wavy navy, bellbot- and capable for the future. the unit. The request was, from a drink doesn’t show the snowboarder tom trousers, old newsreel footage, Our brand is our promise. Our branding perspective, that I look at drinking the power drink, it shows veterans on parade and a random clip brand was created and that promise each image and respond with what him high in the air, snow trail behind on CBC? If it is the latter, then we kept by the service and sacrifice of should stay and what should go. Each him, arms raised in victory. It is this have no strong brand recognition, and the generations who have gone before cabinet contains wonderful historic experience we begin to associate with this is what branding is all about. us. Their brand was forward looking. items relating to the unit, its mem- the brand. So how do we move from an inco- At a time when darkness threatened bers, and their service. All are vital to We must be vigilant in our NRDs to herent or non-existent RCN brand to the world it was their capable, strong, the historic imprint which this unit ensure that the RCN brand experience an end state where people recognize secure force for the future brand had made in its service to Canada and is reinforced at the local level. us as an active, exciting relevant force which was recognized. We honour the world and these artefacts should Imagery which shows events at our for the future? To reach this end state them by inheriting their brand, and always be a part of this NRD. After units, staged in front of a 1963 photo we must work together to define our like them, we are moving forward all, these items exist because of those of the Queen, detract from that brand. brand and to consistently communi- with eyes beyond the horizon. forward-looking sailors who have We own the brand. We are the cate that brand through each of the gone before us. brand. When sailors understand our 24 Naval Reserve Divisions (NRDs) Consistency The NRD, however, is not a mu- mission and raison d’être, their pride across the country. When I walk into the lobby of a seum; it is not the Legion. It is, as it in the brand increases. When their Sheraton Hotel, I know by the lobby always has been, the RCN’s link to lo- pride increases they begin to share Identity décor and even the smell exactly cal communities for the augmentation their experiences on social media and What defines us? What image do we where I am. I know and trust this of a capable, globally engaged, techno- within their community. This is how a want first and foremost in 2017 and brand and their ‘brow’ connects me to logically sophisticated, forward-look- brand is built. beyond? When we think of NASA, past experiences and sets certain ex- ing force through which Canadians Good brands don’t just happen. we immediately think of a force for pectations. In the same way, all points express their values and will. They are created through a dedicated the future. We know it was built on of entry to RCN establishments must So, in determining whether or not group of people working together for the service and sacrifice of many make the connection to the RCN’s the items in the display case belong a product they believe in. We have the who came before, but the branding of modern branding. in our lobby where people subcon- dedication, the people, and we certain- NASA is a brand for the future. Simi- I recently had a well-intentioned sciously make their connection to the ly have the product. Change of Command at 406 Squadron

406 (M) OTS Squadron bids farewell to Col P.J.W. Saunders (right) and welcomes LCol J.R.C.A. Lafreniere (left) during the 406 (M) OTS Change of Command ceremony on July 7, 2017, presided over by Col Allan, 12 Wing Commander. Each year, 406 Squadron trains the necessary air crew and technicians to ensure that 12 Wing has the personnel ready to provide Wings for the Fleet aboard Royal Canadian Navy ships on the east and west coasts. The maritime helicopter community plays a vital role in the Royal Canadian Air Force's overall air power on missions at home and around the world. CPL JENNIFER CHIASSON, 12 WING IMAGING 8 TRIDENT News July 24, 2017 Sailor of the Quarter got her start with Aboriginal Entry Program

Ryan Melanson, of First Nation, Metis or Inuit Trident Staff background, indicated they would be moving on to pursue After making her own deci- CAF careers. sion to join the CAF upon com- LS Vallee was nominated pleting the Canadian Forces for the title by her divisional Aboriginal Entry Program supervisor PO1 Shawna Gagne, (CFAEP), LS Stephanie Vallee who also noted that the sailor endeavoured to give back to the works well above her rank program this year by volun- level, and recently spent time teering with the newest group filling in as the ship’s Chief of recruits. She spent long Clerk with no loss of customer hours on nights and weekends service to the rest of the crew. guiding and mentoring the “LS Vallee continuously program participants, and was demonstrated the professional- awarded for that initiative with ism and dedication required to the MARLANT Sailor of the become a future leader within Quarter title for Q2 2017. the RCN,” she wrote. RAdm Craig Baines, Com- Ville de Québec's Command- mander CANFLTLANT, visited ing Officer, Capt(N) Guillaume HMCS Ville de Quebec, where Lafrance, also made mention LS Vallee is posted as an RMS of her contribution in going Clerk, to make the presentation above her normal duties as on July 11. The award is pre- a clerk, which he said led to sented for outstanding dedica- higher morale on the ship dur- tion and contributions to Cana- ing a busy sailing period. dian Fleet Atlantic during the RAdm Baines also took the prescribed time period, though LS Stephanie Vallee was presented the MARLANT Sailor of the Quarter award, for the second quar- occasion to speak to the ship’s in this case, she was awarded ter of 2017, on July 11 by RAdm Craig Baines, Commander CANFLTLANT. company about Canada’s new largely for her dedication to OS JOHN IGLESIAS, FIS HALIFAX Defence Policy and to take the three-week long Aboriginal questions from sailors, as well Entry program. Her nomination letter “As a strong Aboriginal female, she such as morning inspections, daily pt as to oversee promotions for four crew for the award describes LS Vallee as jumped right in,” it reads. and sports, navigation with compass members. Jonathan Paradis was pro- being enthusiastic to volunteer as a “LS Vallee ensured the candidates and maps, basic weapons training and moted from PO2 to PO1, Matt Dumas mentor, giving up a big chunk of her learned about the long and proud military drill.” was promoted from MS to PO2, Bruno free time to help instill CAF and RCN history of Aboriginal People’s in The group completed the CFAEP Lafrance was promoted from OS to values to the group of young potential Canada’s military and took part in with a graduation ceremony on May AB, and Jean-Sebastien Pelletier was CAF members. exercises similar to basic training, 26, and 11 of the 13 participants, all promoted from OS to AB. A CH148 Cyclone executes a Wet Hoist

Helicopter Operational Test and Evalu- ation Facility’s CH148 Cyclone conducts Wet Hoist training operations with assis- tance from CAF Divers and Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) in and above the Halifax harbour, Nova Scotia, on July 10, 2017. CPL ANTHONY LAVIOLETTE, 12 WING IMAGING July 24, 2017 TRIDENT News 9 CANEX Championship Gaming Series Returns

By Peter Mallett, Team size will increase by one The Lookout Staff Writer member, and players will compete in one of Blizzard Entertainment’s Canada’s military store is once highly popular creations, Over- again offering video gamers a chance watch®, which was named Game to compete for $7,000 in prizes when of the Year by The Game Awards, the CANEX Championship Gaming D.I.C.E. Awards and the Game Devel- Series (CCGS) returns next month. opers Choice Awards. Overwatch® The 2nd Annual CCGS launches is available on Microsoft Windows, on the Twitch Game Platform Aug. PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, and 18 to 20, with this year’s competition requires players on the team to featuring six-player teams matching work together, to secure and defend their gaming skills in the popular control points on a map in a limited online combat-based action video amount of time. game Overwatch®. First and second place teams will Vivian Ngai, Segment Marketing receive prize packages from the of- Manager for CANEX, a Division of ficial sponsors including a selection the Canadian Forces Morale and of popular gaming accessories from Welfare Services (CFMWS), says gold sponsor MSI. Prizes will also they and their corporate sponsors be awarded for Players Lucky Draw are excited about the return of the and Viewers Draw categories with PO2 Raef Wilson of the Stadacona Band has performed at the Royal Nova Scotia gaming contest following the success multiple prizes including MSI Hard International Tattoo each year since 1981. of last year’s inaugural gaming series Shell Gaming Backpacks, ASUS RYAN MELANSON/TRIDENT STAFF launch. Last year featured the video Gaming Laptop, Acer Predator Gam- game Counter-Strike: Global Offen- ing Monitor and more from sponsors sive, and Ngai says it wasn’t just the NVIDIA and Cougar. Stad Band member has game action itself but also the inter- Ngai says the promotion is meant action between players and spectators to encourage friendly competition that created a social media buzz. and social media interaction among long history with the “We had an overwhelming re- participants and viewers in the CAF sponse last year with participation community. numbers of over 4,000 users and The contest helps raise aware- Nova Scotia Tattoo viewers either playing, watching the ness in the military community that action on Twitch, or participating in their gaming needs can be found at By Ryan Melanson, As for one of his all-time favourites, our CCGS live event contests on the CANEX in-stores or online. Trident Staff he brought up the US Marine Corps CANEX Facebook page,” said Ngai. “CANEX is trying to create events Silent Drill Team, and how their cal- “Our target audience are gamers that are of interest to our audi- The Royal Nova Scotia Internation- culated drill movements and precise from the Canadian Armed Forces ence,” said Ngai. “We really want al Tattoo has been a yearly attraction handling of their rifles left the audi- (CAF) and the defence community to do something for CAF gamers in Halifax for nearly 40 years, and ence in awe during one of his early and we’re confident that we can and we think this is a great form of PO2 Raef Wilson has been there al- shows in the late 1980s. build on last year’s popularity.” entertainment that they will want to most every step of the way. The long- “They were just an absolutely spec- Last year’s winning five-member engage in.” time member of the Stadacona Band tacular scene for the show, but there’s team, Five Guys and Fries, included There is no fee for participating has played his trumpet at the Tattoo so been so many, and from all over the Cpl Jeff Johnson and Cpl Michael or following the action. Participants for an astounding 37 years in a row, world.” Ryer, both from Base Logistics, CFB only need a CFOne Card (indicating crossing paths with thousands of dif- When tallying up all the work put Halifax. They were on hand at their their eligibility to the many CFMWS ferent performers along the way. in over the years, PO2 Wilson will local CANEX store October 26, 2016, programs and services) to register The Tattoo made its debut in the have spent a significant amount of to collect their team’s prizes and and compete in the 2017 CCGS. Dead- city in 1979, and PO2 Wilson made his time during his 42-year military ca- have the team’s name engraved on line to register is August 11. first appearance in 1981 with the Land reer at the Tattoo, blocking off three the CCGS Trophy. For more information and to Forces Atlantic Area Band. He re- and a half weeks every summer. Ngai says the gauntlet has now register, visit www.canex.ca/ccgs or members an experience that was new He’s done and seen it all, and knows been thrown down to this year’s via the CANEX Facebook Page or by and exciting as a 21-year-old univer- the format of the show inside and competitors. searching #CCGS2017. sity student, being paid to go to work out, but said the little differences downtown alongside other young and getting to know new colleagues musicians. each year is always enjoyable, and “The first show was quite spec- with social media keeping people tacular, after going through all the in touch, friendships always get rehearsals and then stepping out on formed. the first night and seeing all those “There’s times where you’re tired people,” he said. at rehearsals or waiting behind the “I’ve been going nonstop since curtain for things to happen, but ev- then.” eryone’s always talking and laughing. The basic format of the show has It’s hard work but you make the most gone largely unchanged over the of it.” years, but PO2 Wilson said the differ- And those who caught PO2 Wilson ent talents brought in each year, with and his trumpet at the show this year both military and civilian performers may just have seen him on his final from all corners of the world having run. No decisions are made yet, but been featured, always keep things he is approaching the end of his time from getting stale. in the CAF, and his next visit to the “Seeing all the different acts is what Tattoo may be for, for the first time, as I’ve really enjoyed over the years. a spectator. That’s what keeps it fresh and gives “I’ve never actually seen it from us that little bit of culture and colour that side. We’ll have to wait and see each year.” what happens,” he said. 10 TRIDENT News July 24, 2017 "Mighty Ike” and US Navy Strike Group celebrate Canada 150 in Halifax

By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

According to the Commander of the US Navy Carrier Strike Group that visited Halifax from June 28 to July 5, the chance to be north of the border during the Canada 150 celebrations was one that he and his crew had to fight to get. “The Navy held a little contest and we were the lucky ones who ended up winning,” said RAdm Jim Mal- loy, who led CSG-10 and its flagship aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisen- hower into the city for the high-profile port visit. “We couldn’t imagine a better place to be than here celebrating Canada’s big birthday, and I know Halifax is one of the best cities to do it in.” The visiting contingent included the massive nuclear-powered Nimitz-class Carrier Eisenhower, which sits 24 sto- reys high and more than three football fields in length, as well as destroyers USS Stout, Roosevelt, Mason and Nitze, The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower anchored in Halifax Harbour. Guided-Missile Cruisers USS Monterey Courtesy of U.S. Navy and San Jacinto, and the Replenish- ment Ship USNS Arctic. The group’s than 5,000 American sailors who came RAdm Malloy said he personally to country start to fade away." air component, Carrier Air Wing into port with the strike group were has worked very closely with the CAF The American visit also had a Three, included Seahawk and Hawkeye more interested in getting off those all around the world for as long as community relations aspect, with US helicopters, as well as EA-18G Growler vessels for a few days to experience he’s been part of the US Navy, most re- sailors volunteering for a day with and FA-18 Superhornet jets. the city and spend both the July 1 Ca- cently in the Mediterranean alongside Habitat for Humanity. The visit from the strike group was nadian holiday and the July 4 Ameri- ships deployed to Op REASSURANCE, The time alongside to Halifax the talk of the town around Canada can Independence Day in Halifax . and that interoperability is seamless, followed a successful seven-month Day weekend, with the imposing RAdm Malloy said it was a trip many whether working while deployed in deployment for USS Eisenhower and Eisenhower hard to miss from down- of his crew had been looking forward theatre or collaborating on security its strike group near Iraq and Syria, town Halifax as it sat anchored in the to for months, and he credited strong in port. conducting maritime security opera- harbour off George’s Island, and with support from the RCN and Military The two militaries also linked up tions and missions in support of the the rest of the visiting ships visible at Police Unit Halifax in providing a for some friendly competition, with US Armed Forces Operation Inherent HMC Dockyard. A lucky few had the level of security that allowed the a Sports Day held on June 30 pitting Resolve. CSG-10 departed Halifax on chance to be ferried aboard for visits military guests to enjoy some rest and US Navy against RCN teams in a July 5, and will remain the US fleet’s to the “Mighty Ike” during its stay – a relaxation. number of different events across the “surge carrier” for the time being, number of tours were held for local “Every time that we’re protected as Stadacona and Fleet gyms. MS Korey ready to respond at a moment’s notice media, who were able to meet with well as we are, that allows for more of Tynes, the Formation Master Seaman where it might be needed. sailors and interview senior officers, our sailors to go to the beach. Much and PMC for Fleet Club Atlantic, said “During this period of sustainment, and a grand reception was held in the like everything else with this trip, the athletics are always a great way to we’re maintaining our readiness both ship’s 300-metre long hangar bay on Canadian Navy’s gone above and be- break the ice when sailors from visit- on the equipment side and on the July 3, with more than 800 military yond our expectations and what we’re ing countries come to town. sailor training side, so that we can re- and civilian guests from across the used to. Everyone has bent over back- "Once people come together and spond worldwide to any contingency region in attendance. wards to make sure this is the place start playing sports and chatting and or any operation that may come up for And while there was high local for us to be for Canada’s birthday and socializing, all of a sudden the things us,” said Capt Paul Spedero, Eisen- interest in the visiting ships, the more for our birthday as well.” that make you different from country hower’s Commanding Officer.

Capt Paul Spedero, left, and RAdm Jim Malloy, met RAdm John Newton, Commander MARLANT and with media on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower’s flight A view of downtown Halifax from inside the hangar bay JTFA, addresses guests during a reception held on board deck during their time in Halifax on June 29. of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. USS Dwight D. Eisenhower on July 3. Ryan Melanson/Trident Staff Ryan Melanson/Trident Staff Courtesy of U.S. Navy July 24, 2017 TRIDENT News 11 Enter the CAF Imagery Contest

By Adam Lemm, Photographers and Videographers Communications Advisor, CFMWS will be eligible to win $10,000 in prizes from our sponsors. Even if you don’t Ladies and gentlemen, get your win the grand prize, participating in cameras ready for the 50th anniver- the contest automatically enters you sary of the CAF Imagery Contest. The in a draw for 2 tickets to anywhere* 2017 contest will be open for submis- Westjet flies. sions from June 15 – September 1, The CAF Imagery Contest will and we want you to send us your best also be again welcoming nomina- shots. tions for the Military Photogra- Whether you’re a seasoned profes- pher Achievement Award, a prize sional or an amateur photography introduced in 2015 to recognize the lover, this is the contest for you. The contributions that CAF Imagery Photography portion of the Contest Technicians have made to the CAF accepts images in eight diverse cat- community. egories, and is open to all members of For five decades, the Imagery Con- the Defence Team and their families. test has been celebrating the talented In addition to the photography photographers who capture life in contest, we’re excited to announce CAF communities from coast to coast. that this year’s contest will also have As you take photos this summer, keep two video categories as well, Actual- the Imagery Contest in mind. Fam- ity and Social Media. Send us your ily gatherings, sports tournaments, real world 30 second to 2 minute video scenic vacations, work events...the footage for Actuality submissions, possibilities are endless. and your 30 second to 1 minute inspi- Please visit www.cafimagerycontest. rational message videos for Social ca to enter and for full contest details. Media entries. *Excluding Hawaii. Participez au Concours d’imagerie des FAC

Par Adam Lemm, commanditaires. Même si vous ne Conseillère des Communications, remportez pas le grand prix, en HMCS Sackville SBMFC participant au concours vous êtes automatiquement inscrit en vue Mesdames et messieurs, préparez du tirage de deux billets d’avion à vos appareils photos en vue du 50e n’importe quelle destination* desser- anniversaire du Concours d’imagerie vie par WestJet. visitors break des FAC. L’édition 2017 du concours Dans le cadre du Concours aura lieu du 15 juin au 1er septembre, d’imagerie des FAC, la candidature et nous vous invitons à nous envoyer de techniciens en imagerie des FAC vos plus belles photos. peut être proposée en vue du Prix Que vous soyez un professionnel d’excellence du photographe mili- a record chevronné ou un amateur passionné taire. Lancé en 2015, ce prix vise à de photographie, ce concours est reconnaître leur contribution à la On Canada Day 2017, HMCS Sackville was dressed overall for the big event. Cana- pour vous. Le volet photographie du communauté des FAC. dian Naval Mwemorial Trust Executive Director Doug Thomas says, “We had 2511 concours comprend huit catégories Depuis cinq décennies, le Concours visitors to the ship on 01 July – a record we believe for one day!” différentes, et tous les membres de d’imagerie des FAC met en vedette les SUBMITTED l'Équipe de la défense et leur famille œuvres de photographes talentueux peuvent y prendre part. qui croquent sur le vif la vie dans Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer les communautés des FAC à l’échelle que le volet vidéo du concours de cette pancanadienne. Quand vous prendrez Buying, Selling or Relocating année comportera deux catégories des photos ou réaliserez des vidéos : Réalité et Médias sociaux. Dans la cet été, gardez à l’esprit le con- Are you buying a good investment? catégorie Réalité, faites-nous parvenir cours. Réunions de famille, tournois What is your property worth? une séquence vidéo de 30 secondes à 2 sportifs, paysages pittoresques en minutes illustrant un événement réel vacances, événements profession- We are experts in Real Estate Valuation, providing accurate et dans la catégorie Médias sociaux, nels… les occasions sont illimitées. Estimates of Value, serving military families for 24 years. un message vidéo inspirant de 30 sec- Pour connaître tous les détails du ondes à 1 minute. concours et pour vous y inscrire, Greg Lockyer, CRA Chris Flick, AACI Steve Horswill, AACI Les photographes et les vidéog- rendez-vous au www.concoursdimag- 135118 raphes courent la chance de gag- eriedesfac.ca. o: 902-466-2000 f: 902-466-2732 w: alderneyappraisals.com ner 10 000 $ en prix offerts par nos *sauf Hawaï. 12 TRIDENT News July 24, 2017 Le Relais de motocyclettes de la PM prêt pour une nouvelle traversée du Canada cet été

Par Ltv Blake Patterson, « La Police militaire des Forces ca- Fondé en vue de favoriser la cama- la Police militaire pour les enfants OAP Grand prévôt des FC/Groupe de la nadiennes est fière de diriger ce relais raderie entre les amateurs de motocy- aveugles (FPMEA), et les organ- Police militaire des FAC annuel qui a tant contribué à satis- clettes membres de la Police militaire, isateurs du relais de 2017 ont pour faire des besoins des enfants ayant le relais est maintenant ouvert à tous objectif de recueillir la même somme L’aventure commence par un pneu une déficience visuelle au Canada, ceux (militaires ou civils) qui souhait- cette année. arrière dans l’océan Pacifique et se » dit le Bgén Robert Delaney, Grand ent faire une balade d’un jour, tra- « Diriger le Relais national de termine avec un pneu avant dans Prévôt des Forces canadiennes et verser une province ou se rendre d’un motocyclettes de la Police militaire l’Atlantique. commandant du Groupe de la Police océan à l’autre. et contribuer à la collecte de fonds Le Relais national de motocyclettes militaire des FC. « Chaque année, Pour connaître les arrêts prévus pour le Fonds de la Police militaire de la Police militaire (RNMPM) grâce aux contributions des gens pendant le relais cette année ou pour pour les enfants aveugles est un hon- prendra les routes du Canada d’assaut partout au pays, le Relais national de savoir comment faire un don ou neur, » dit le maître de 2e classe Tony encore une fois cet été afin d’amasser motocyclettes de la Police militaire s'inscrire au relais, visitez le site Web Brooks, président national du Relais des fonds pour les enfants ayant une aide à améliorer la vie des enfants du Relais national de motocyclettes de national de la Police militaire. « C’est déficience visuelle de tout le Canada. ayant une déficience visuelle et celle la Police militaire à l’adresse www.na- une expérience inoubliable en tant Le RNMPM est le plus long relais à de leur famille. » tionalmotorcyclerelay.ca (en anglais que Canadien et membre des Forces motocyclette annuel du monde, cou- Le relais de 2017 commencera à seulement). armées canadiennes. Je suis très fier vrant chaque année une distance de Victoria (Colombie-Britannique) le 30 lorsque je pense au travail que nous plus de 10 000 kilomètres d’un océan juillet, et se terminera le 23 août à St. De l’aide pour les enfants accomplissons tous en vue d’amasser à l’autre, avec des arrêts dans des John’s (Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador). On aveugles des fonds pour les enfants ayant une établissements des FAC et des lieux prévoit la participation d’environ 300 En 2016, le relais a permis déficience visuelle de partout. » d’intérêt en chemin. motocyclistes. d’amasser 60 000 $ pour le Fonds de Change of Command MP Motorcycle at Sea Training Atlantic Relay ready to ride across Canada again this summer

By Lt(N) Blake Patterson, on August 23 in St. John’s, Newfound- PAO CF Provost Marshal/CF Military land. About 300 riders are expected to Police Group participate. Founded as a way to build camara- It starts with a back tire in the Pa- derie between Military Police motor- cific and ends with a front tire in the cycle enthusiasts, the Relay is now Atlantic. open to anyone (military or civilian) The Military Police National Motor- who wishes to ride for a day, a prov- Cdr Jean Couillard, RAdm Craig Baines, and Cdr Trevor MacLean sign the cycle Relay (MPNMR) will hit Cana- ince or from coast to coast. Change of Command certificates as Cdr Couillard assumes command of Sea dian roadways again this summer To see the scheduled stops for this Training Atlantic on July 6, 2017 in HMC Dockyard, Halifax. to raise funds for visually impaired year’s Relay or to find out how to MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA children across Canada. donate or participate, visit the Mili- The MPNMR is the world’s longest tary Police National Motorcycle Relay annual motorcycle relay, travelling website at: www.nationalmotorcy- more than 10 000 kilometres from clerelay.ca. coast to coast each year with stops at CAF establishments and points of Helping blind children interest along the way. In 2016, the Relay raised $60 000 for “The Canadian Forces Military the MPFBC, and organizers of the Police take pride in leading this 2017 Relay have set a goal to reach that annual relay that has contributed mark again this year. so much to helping meet the needs “It’s an honour to lead the Military of visually impaired children in Police National Motorcycle Relay Canada,” said BGen Robert Delaney, and help raise funds for the Military CF Provost Marshal and Command- Police Fund for Blind Children,” said er CF Military Police Group. “Each PO2 Tony Brooks National Chairper- year, thanks to the contributions son for the Military Police National of people across this country, the Relay. “This is an experience that Military Police National Motorcycle is unforgettable as a Canadian and Relay helps improve the lives of a member of the Canadian Armed visually impaired children and their Forces. I am filled with pride when I families.” think about the work we are all doing The 2017 Relay will begin on July to raise funds for visually impaired 133607 30 in Victoria, British Columbia, end children everywhere.” July 24, 2017 TRIDENT News 13

A festive display of lights

Esmeralda, the Chilean Navy’s barquentine, is brightly lit at night. The Tall Ship was one of the ships in Halifax to celebrate Canada 150. JOHN CLEVETT

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Cpl Murray is a piper and sentry in this year’s Sentry Program at Government House in Halifax. MCPL CHRIS RINGIUS, FIS The sentry who pipes

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Halifax Shipyard reveals future HMCS Harry DeWolf

During an open house for the public on Saturday, July 15, Irving Shipbuilding revealed and then moved outside two large me- ga-blocks of what will become HMCS Harry DeWolf, the first of the Royal Canadian Navy’s six Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships. JOHN CLEVETT

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By Adam Lamm, goal of removing financial barriers so Communications Advisor, CFMWS every Canadian child aged 4 to 18 can have the opportunity to participate in PSP has partnered with Jumpstart to bring financial assistance to CAF members and For one military family, the unique sport and recreation activities. Jump- their families, in accessing recreation programs, equipment and transportation for challenges of life in the CAF resulted start supports over 70 different activi- children. Le partenariat entre les PSP et la Fondation Bon départ de Canadian Tire à in financial hardship. With a change ties, from more mainstream sports like offrir de l’aide financière aux militaires et à leur famille afin qu’ils puissent inscrire in trade and three moves, a Cpl in the hockey, soccer and basketball, to other leurs enfants à des programmes de loisirs, leur procurer de l’équipement et assurer CAF was worried about the not being active pursuits such as dance and mar- leurs déplacements vers les installations sportives. able to afford sports for their chil- tial arts classes. With PSP’s focus on SUBMITTED dren. “Sports are very important to health through an active lifestyle for our family, that is how we make most CAF members and their families, this of our friends. It would have broken partnership was a natural fit. Les PSP et la fondation Bon my heart if they had not played this PSP and Jumpstart both believe that year,” says the Cpl. no child should miss out on healthy, The Cpl’s family has an important life-enriching activities like sports and history with being involved in sports recreation programs due to financial départ de Canadian Tire: and recreation, regardless of where considerations. Through consultations they are posted. “The only thing with PSP, a unique Jumpstart applica- constant was sports. These sports are tion and set of funding criteria for the une combinaison gagnante extremely important. They have made program are specifically designed to friends through sports even before meet the needs of the CAF community. By Adam Lamm, ment, selon lui. going to school, so when they start As one CAF member responded Conseillère des Communications, Canadian Tire a lancé Bon départ school they have friends there. We when asked what the Jumpstart pro- SBMFC en 2005 comme organisme de bienfai- have made so many family friends be- gram has meant to him and his fam- sance enregistré visant à contrer les cause of sports. I have always thought ily, “It was important to me because I Les défis uniques du mode de vie obstacles financiers empêchant les that playing sports is the best thing to needed financial assistance at the time. militaire peuvent entraîner certaines enfants canadiens âgés de 4 à 18 ans ever happen to me and my children, Sports are very important to our fam- difficultés financières, comme peut en de participer à des activités sportives with every move this is the founda- ily, because that is how we make most témoigner un père de famille membre et récréatives. Le soutien offert cou- tion for making friends.” of our friends. Sports also give our des FAC. Après un changement de vre plus de 70 activités différentes, des Thankfully, the Cpl saw a poster at children the chance to learn important métier et trois déménagements, ce plus populaires comme le hockey, le the gym advertising PSP’s partner- things like teamwork, respect, and caporal s’inquiétait de ne pas avoir les soccer et le basket-ball aux plus rigou- ship with Canadian Tire Jumpstart. what you can achieve with hard work.” moyens d’inscrire ses enfants à des reuses comme la danse et les arts PSP has partnered with Jumpstart Another CAF member explained activités sportives. « Les sports sont martiaux. Étant donné que les PSP to bring financial assistance to CAF that the funding was important to her très importants pour notre famille, consacraient déjà beaucoup d’efforts à members and their families, in access- because “being a single mother of two car ils nous permettent de nouer la favoriser un mode de vie actif chez les ing recreation programs, equipment very active children as well as myself plupart de nos amitiés. J’aurais eu le membres des FAC et leur famille, ce and transportation for children. From trying to stay active and healthy I find cœur brisé si les enfants n’avaient pas partenariat était tout naturel. there he went to the website to find it hard to keep up with the constant pu jouer cette année, » explique-t-il. Les PSP et la Fondation Bon départ out more about the application. There money needed for sports throughout La famille du caporal a toujours croient tous deux qu’aucun enfant were a couple of extra steps because the year.” participé aux sports et loisirs de sa ne devrait passer à côté d’activités of being in the military, but overall it For more information about the communauté, peu importe le lieu de enrichissantes comme les sports et les was fairly easy, the Cpl explained. Jumpstart program, and to complete l’affectation. « La seule constante, loisirs en raison de difficultés finan- The Jumpstart program began in an application, please visit: www.caf- c’était le sport. Ces activités sont cières. Dans le cadre de consultations 2005 as a registered charity with the connection.ca/National/Jumpstart extrêmement importantes pour nous. avec les PSP, un formulaire de de- Grâce à elles, les enfants ont pu se mande et des critères de financement faire des amis avant même le début de ont été élaborés spécialement pour l’année scolaire, ce qui a facilité leur répondre aux besoins de la commu- End of an era intégration. Nous avons lié de nom- nauté des FAC. breuses amitiés avec d’autres familles Un militaire ayant profité du par l’intermédiaire du sport. Depuis programme témoigne : « C’était im- toujours, j’ai la certitude que l’amour portant pour moi, car j’avais besoin du sport est la meilleure chose qui d’aide financière à l’époque. Les nous ait été donnée à moi et à mes sports sont très importants pour notre enfants. À chaque déménagement, famille, parce qu’ils nous permettent c’est ce qui nous permet de créer de de nouer la plupart de nos amitiés. nouveaux liens. » De plus, ils donnent à nos enfants Par chance, alors qu’il était à son la chance d’apprendre l’importance centre de conditionnement physique, du travail d’équipe, du respect et du le caporal a vu une affiche annonçant travail assidu. » le partenariat entre les PSP et la Fon- Un autre membre des FAC a expli- dation Bon départ de Canadian Tire. qué que le financement l’avait grande- Cette alliance vise à offrir de l’aide ment aidée : « Étant une mère mono- financière aux militaires et à leur parentale de deux enfants très actifs famille afin qu’ils puissent inscrire qui tente elle-même de maintenir leurs enfants à des programmes de un mode de vie sain et actif, il n’est loisirs, leur procurer de l’équipement pas toujours facile d’avoir l’argent et assurer leurs déplacements vers nécessaire pour les activités sportives After more than 67 years as the primary Single Quarters for Junior Ranks, Stad- les installations sportives. Le caporal pendant l’année. » acona's Atlantic Block is being deconstructed. Over the years, literally thousands s’est ensuite rendu sur le site Web Pour en savoir plus sur le pro- of sailors called A-Block their home away from home. A project to re-align the pour en savoir plus sur le processus gramme Bon départ et remplir un base's main gate and build a training facility will soon be seen on the site. If only de demande. Malgré les quelques formulaire de demande, rendez-vous the walls could talk! étapes supplémentaires pour les mili- au www.connexionfac.ca/Nationale/ MIKE BONIN, BASE PAO taires, tout s’est déroulé assez facile- Bondepart July 24, 2017 TRIDENT News 17 Vos indemnités de About your out-of-country déplacement à l'étranger travel benefits

Par CPM Conseils sur l'IRD : By CMP excess) and Air Canada Enhanced Si vous prévoyez voyager à un Baggage Allowance. La planification d'un voyage peut troisième endroit, soyez conscient Planning a trip can be stressful, Use the trusted traveller security être stressante, surtout lorsque vous de votre montant d'affectation et des especially when you're reuniting with line with the Canadian Air Trans- vous réunissez avec votre famille limites de la politique sur les voyages, your family while posted out-of-coun- port Security Authority (CATSA) pendant une affectation à l'étranger. et conservez tous les reçus aux fins try (OUTCAN). Knowing your travel (http://www.catsa.gc.ca/node/11) Le fait de connaître vos indemnités de de vérification à votre retour; Notez benefits as a CAF member can help. déplacement en tant que membre des que vos dates de congé doivent corre- Depending on your personal situa- HLTA tips FAC peut être utile. spondre à vos dates de voyage, même tion, there are four benefits available If you plan to travel to a third loca- Selon votre situation personnelle, lorsque vous accueillez un proche en when you are on Foreign Service: tion, know your allocated amount quatre indemnités de déplacement demandant une indemnité de retour Home Leave Travel Assistance for your post, know the policy travel sont disponibles lorsque vous êtes au domicile inversée. (HLTA) to help you cover travel limitations and keep all receipts to en service extérieur : l'indemnité de Conseil sur le déplacement pour expenses for you or your next of kin, complete your verification when you retour au domicile (IRD) - pour vous réunion de famille : vous devez vous but you must be on leave to be eli- return from leave; Know how your aider à payer les frais de déplacement déplacer en suivant un itinéraire di- gible; Family Reunion Travel (FRT) leave and travel dates must align, pour vous ou vos proches; toutefois, rect si vous allez à la maison, puisque to help you cover you or your family including when you host your next vous devez être en congé pour y être cette indemnité est plus restrictive member's travel expenses to reunite; of kin using reverse HLTA. admissible; l'indemnité de déplace- que l'IRD. Vacation Travel Allowance (VTA) FRT tip: You must travel within ment pour réunion de famille - pour Conseil sur l'IFDC : conservez votre to help you and your family take a a direct routing as if you are go- vous aider à payer les frais de déplace- preuve de voyage pour obtenir un vacation away from your post; and ing home, since this benefit is more ment pour vous ou un membre de votre remboursement puisqu'une déclara- Compassionate Travel Assistance restrictive than HLTA. famille pour une réunion de famille; tion solennelle n'est pas suffisante. to help you reunite with a recently VTA tip: Retain proof of travel for l'indemnité de frais de déplacement en deceased or dying family member. your reimbursement since a statu- congé (IFDC) - pour vous aider à pren- Conseils sur l'ATRPF : tory declaration is not accepted. dre des vacances avec votre famille Réservez un billet en classe Travel Tips ailleurs qu'au lieu de votre affectation; économique ou un billet spécial à Discuss your travel plans with CTA tips l'aide au transport pour raisons per- tarif réduit avec un itinéraire direct your Orderly Room prior to book- Book economy class or with special sonnelles ou de famille (ATRPF) - pour puisque les escales et les billets d'avion ing to avoid out-of-pocket expenses. discount fares on a direct route since que vous puissiez rendre visite à un en première classe, en classe affaires If traveling outside of Canada or stopovers, first class, business class or membre de votre famille mourant ou ou leurs équivalents ne sont pas cou- the USA, it is imperative that one equivalents are not covered. 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Trésor. Envisagez l'assurance voyage demnité de déplacement pour réunion du RARM (https://hermes.manulife. de famille) (https://www.njc-cnm. com/can/affinity/travel/travel.nsf/ gc.ca/directive/d133/v233/fr) ; DSE public/sisip_landing_fr) pour être 54 (ADEFM) (https://www.njc-cnm. Cooks at work protégé contre l'annulation de voyage gc.ca/directive/d134/v217/fr). ou la perte des bagages. Enregistrez vos bagages gratuite- Pte Matthew Ridgeway (left) and AB ment avec WestJet (https://www. Ian Rathwell (right) prepare food for westjet.com/fr-ca/integration/info- the Admiral’s Reception held during voyage/bagages/enregistres-exceden- the visit of the US Navy’s Carrier taires) (jusqu'à quatre bagages) et Air Strike Group 10 in late June 1017. Canada (https://www.aircanada.com/ MIKE BONIN, BASE PAO content/dam/aircanada/portal/docu- ments/PDF/fr/military_baggage_pol- icy.pdf) (jusqu'à trois bagages) grâce à la franchise de bagages bonifiée d'Air Canada et de WestJet mentionnée dans le CANFORGEN 110/14. Profitez de la voie de contrôle réservée aux voyageurs dignes de confiance de l'Administration ca- nadienne de la sûreté du transport aérien (http://www.acsta.gc.ca/ voyageurs-dignes-de-confiance?_ ga=2.268046158.1921892959.1498220907- 1665667932.1490360852). 18 TRIDENT News July 24, 2017 Talented mid-level RCN leaders show the way

By Darlene Blakeley, nean warships, and also represented Crowsnest Editor Canada as a floating embassy, hosting military and civilian officials from “A leader is one who knows the way, several nations including China, Rus- goes the way and shows the way.” sia, Mali, South Africa, Ghana, Togo This quote from John C. Maxwell is and the United Kingdom. a perfect description of what it means Crewmembers also demonstrated to be a leader in the Royal Canadian Canadian values by conducting out- Navy (RCN). reach engagements such as repairing Over the past few months wide- a generator at an orphanage for young ranging global activity, high expec- girls who lost both parents during the tations and a superior quality of Ebola outbreak, providing donations response have showcased the capa- to elementary schools in need, and bilities, drive and talent of those supporting youth organizations that mid-level leaders (both officers and are themselves providing support to non-commissioned members) who their communities through education could be the next generation of senior and mentorship. leadership in the RCN. “Without a doubt, this has been the Whether it be working with chil- most spiritually rewarding experi- dren in Sierra Leone, seizing illicit ence of my career,” says LCdr Smith. drugs off the coast of Central Ameri- “The RCN has never had ships along- ca, circumnavigating North America side in these countries before, and in the RCN’s only commissioned The crew of HMCS Oriole say farewell to Esquimalt before departing on a lengthy it was an eye-opening experience sailing ship, creating a new tactical trip to mark Canada 150. for myself and my ship’s company. operations group and training with CPL ANDRE MAILLET, MARPAC IMAGING Distinct countries with their own cul- North African partners, or complet- tural and historical differences, the ing intense workups to get a subma- Leadership means leading by onboard our ship,” LCdr Robichaud Western African nations we visited rine ready for operations with allies, example says. “Female crew members and all share the same determination to these leaders have raised the bar of Deployed on Neptune Trident 17-01 I learned what it was like to be a improve the lives of their people.” trust, teamwork and mentorship to in West Africa this spring, LCdr Ni- woman in Sierra Leone. We had the extraordinary levels. cole Robichaud, commanding officer honour to speak with local young Leadership means inspiring “The RCN is committed to building of HMCS Moncton, set the example women and female dignitaries to teamwork leaders at every level and the high in- for her crew. Not only did they partici- learn more about how women are On the other side of the world, tensity of recent activity both at home pate in maritime training exercises overcoming adversity and promoting HMCS Saskatoon patrolled the Eastern and abroad has provided opportunities designed to improve cooperation equal rights so that future genera- Pacific as part of Operation CARIBBE, for mid-level leaders to put their exten- among participating nations in the tions of women can succeed. I have Canada’s contribution to an interna- sive training and unique capabilities Gulf of Guinea, they also worked been fortunate throughout my career, tional counter-narcotics operation. into action. They are what right looks ashore to help improve the lives of so sharing my story and possibly in- In March, SASKATOON seized 660 like,” says VAdm Ron Lloyd, Com- local residents. fluencing or inspiring young women, kilograms of cocaine, and then in mander RCN. “I couldn’t be prouder of “In Freetown, Sierra Leone, I was is truly moving.” April another 460 kilograms, in inter- what they have accomplished and what very fortunate to host the United Na- In Monrovia, Liberia, she took the national waters in the eastern Pacific it means for our future fleet.” tions Woman’s Ambassadors group crew to a community called West in just two of several drug interdic- Point, the poorest and most densely tions during the mission. In both populated area of the country. It cases, the ship intercepted suspicious houses over 80,000 people and was hit vessels initially spotted by maritime hard by the Ebola crisis. patrol aircraft. Saskatoon launched New Lieutenant Governor “We went to the local school in a rigid-hulled inflatable boat with an the area that teaches about 1,500 embarked United States Coast Guard students,” she explains. “The school Law Enforcement Detachment team for Nova Scotia was closed down during the Ebola to halt the panga-style vessels, which crisis and opened up as an Ebola were then boarded and the suspected Crisis Centre. Our crew refurbished smugglers apprehended. Several bales their basketball court, fixed desks of cocaine were recovered from both and painted the classroom floors. The the panga and the ocean after the students, teachers and counsellors all suspected smugglers attempted to jet- helped out. The crew was amazing, tison their cargo. approaching every task with open LCdr Todd Bacon, Saskatoon’s com- eyes and pushing to get as much done manding officer, says this impressive possible in the short amount of time achievement comes down to prepara- that we were there. Afterwards, we tion and teamwork. “I am extremely played a game of soccer where there pleased to see that the great training were about 1,000 children watching the crew has received in recent months and cheering us on.” came together for a successful interdic- PO1 Sylvie Simoneau, Moncton’s tion in support of regional stability.” coxswain, was captivated by the chil- He adds that the dedication and hard dren. “Working with the kids was the work of the crew of Saskatoon during most fascinating connection one could Op CARIBBE has been “incredibly ever have. It didn’t matter where we rewarding” to see. “Saskatoon sailed were, the kids were always happy to from Esquimalt, BC, with a new crew see us and they knew we were there for in January 2017 and through hard them. We worked, read and played with work and excellence in training, they them. I feel that I have made a differ- have grown together and performed ence to them with the help of an amaz- seamlessly in theatre. Their ability ing commanding officer and crew.” to work together operationally has In a ceremony on June 28, 2017, His Honour the Honourable Arthur Joseph LeB- Also deployed on Neptune Trident enabled international joint operations, lanc became Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, replacing the Honourable J. was Summerside, commanded by ultimately reducing the volume of J. Grant. A military guard of honour comprised of military members from CFB LCdr Paul Smith. The ship’s crew drugs reaching North America.” Halifax was present for the occasion. worked with Spanish, Moroccan, OS TYLER ANTONEW, FIS French, Senegalese and Sierra Leo- Continued on page 19 July 24, 2017 TRIDENT News 19 Talented mid-level RCN leaders show the way

Continued from page 18 duct these operations independently the middle of the night talking to the surveys, maintenance and crew train- and with limited oversight is a direct Special Forces team leader just before ing. This effort required dedication The ship’s executive officer, Lt(N) result of their ability to understand the insertion, who expressed numer- from the ship’s company, technical Christopher Shook, says he has and execute the commander’s intent ous times what an awesome team authorities, fleet maintenance and learned first-hand the challenges in volatile, uncertain, chaotic or am- Windsor had and what an incredible other Canadian maritime industry facing the ship’s commanding officer biguous situations.” experience it was for his team. I was technicians, and above all the sup- over the course of the deployment. The greatest challenge for LCdr extremely proud of my crew, how far port of our families. Departing on the “Being the XO of a Canadian ship Lund was the unit’s first 12 months they had come, the sacrifices they voyage April 16 was the culmination on an international deployment has of operation. During this period the had made and how we had all come of this effort and was particularity helped me understand the challenges MTOG was tasked to select, train and together.” rewarding.” my superiors face and better prepared equip a 10-member team in time to He says that as a commanding of- PO1 Jason Bode, who took over as me to assist them.” support operations with HMCS Win- ficer he realizes that the operational Oriole’s coxswain in January, says His thoughts are echoed by the nipeg. schedule, training program and as- that despite having extensive sea time ship’s coxswain, PO1 Joseph Dage- “This was an incredibly busy, al- signed missions are not the highlights in other RCN ships, it was “a steep nais. “Throughout Operation Caribbe, most frantic, time for the original 12 of command. Instead they’re “the learning curve” as he joined in the the crew has remained focused and MTOG members who were con- enablers that develop camaraderie, midst of preparing for this six-month vigilant, aided by the unwavering stantly challenged with obstacles and cohesiveness, teamwork and most deployment. Once at sea however, he dedication of HMCS Saskatoon’s problems that none had encountered importantly, a strong bond.” quickly learned his duties as officer leadership. Personnel of all ranks before, or even expected,” he says. “I have been extremely privileged of the watch while under sail and and trades worked tirelessly to ensure “This original team showed outstand- and humbled to have had the oppor- found his respect for the entire crew their subordinates were well rested so ing leadership, creativity and deter- tunity to command extraordinary growing as they faced challenges they could continue to achieve mis- mination in solving problems, while submariners, and it is these relation- together. sion success.” also ensuring that MTOG delivered ships that I have built over the past “I am very impressed at the crew’s the capability as tasked and on time.” three years that I cherish the most determination and teamwork,” he Leadership means inspiring and CPO2 Class Brent Bethell, the and will continue to cherish once my says. “This level of commitment is mentoring junior leaders MTOG’s unit chief petty officer, command is over,” LCdr Chu says. what we need to ensure we arrive LCdr Wil Lund is the commanding agrees. “Being part of a team of high- safely and demonstrate our profes- officer of the RCN’s new Maritime ly motivated goal-orientated person- Leadership means overcoming sionalism as ambassadors of Canada Tactical Operations Group, or MTOG. nel, continually problem-solving and challenges together and the RCN.” Since its inception in 2014, MTOG has being creative in resource manage- The RCN’s only commissioned sail- deployed four maritime interdiction ment opened my eyes to how effective ing ship, HMCS Oriole, is facing its Leadership means preparing for teams on international deployments an inspired team can be, regardless of own challenges during a 10,000 nauti- future fleet and also contributed to training rank level.” cal mile voyage from CFB Esquimalt The diverse and challenging activi- events with partner navies, capacity- to Nova Scotia. As part of celebrating ties of these RCN ships over the past building tasks and exercises in nu- Leadership means working Canada’s 150th birthday, the ship will few months have highlighted the abili- merous countries around the globe, as together to achieve common visit 27 ports of call in its longest ty, dedication and commitment of their well as across Canada. goals deployment since 1998. mid-level commanding officers and The team recently completed a After an intense training program, The first leg of its journey was senior non-commissioned members. series of activities in Tunisia, Liberia HMCS Windsor transited the Atlan- particularly challenging as Oriole “As the RCN prepares for the future and Sierra Leone as part of the RCN’s tic earlier this year, participating in encountered un-forecasted 50-knot fleet and new classes of ships, it’s engagement strategy. MTOG worked Exercise Joint Warrior and visiting southerly winds, which both halted great to know they will be in good in the area to enhance partner capa- Faslane, Scotland and Lisbon, Portu- the ship progress to San Diego, Calif., hands,” says VAdm Lloyd. “Our young bilities in planning, command and gal. After the port visits, the sub tran- and presented a significant challenge leaders have shown they are more control, tactical movement and com- sited to the western coast of Spain to for the majority of the crew who had than capable of taking on the big bined operations with foreign nations. participate in Trident Juncture and never sailed prior to being assigned to tasks. Along the way they are dem- “The critical component in the its first exercise was to conduct a Spe- Oriole. onstrating that leading by example, success of MTOG’s operations hinges cial Forces rendezvous and insertion. “Preparing the ship for this voyage taking care of their people and men- on the significant mentorship and “Weeks of training, coordination to the East Coast has been particu- toring those under their command development of its junior leaders and hard work paid off and the pick- larly challenging,” says LCdr Michael enables them not only to achieve mis- to operate in a small team environ- up and insertion went flawlessly,” Wills, Oriole’s commanding officer. sion success, but also to pave the way ment,” says LCdr Lund. “The trust says LCdr Peter Chu, Windsor’s “Ensuring the ship and its company for future generations of dedicated these members have earned to con- commanding officer. “I remember in were ready took many months of leaders.”

The XO of HMCS Saskatoon, Lt(N) Christopher Shook and a crewmember move bales LCdr Paul Smith, Commanding Officer of HMCS Summerside, delivers donations of cocaine into a net for transfer to US Coast Guard custody on April 8, 2017 after an to St. Edwards Primary School in Freetown, Sierra Leone during Neptune Trident interdiction on April 6, 2017 during Operation CARIBBE. March 21. RCN PA MCPL PAT BLANCHARD/COMBAT CAMERA 20 TRIDENT Sports July 24, 2017

What’s the score with local sports in your community? Send write-ups, photos, and results to Sports [email protected] NFS(A) sailor bounces back from injury to race at provincial championships

By Ryan Melanson, As for the race itself, he said it was Trident Staff a mix of speed and strategy that led to the victory, using friendly compe- After suffering a serious back in- tition with some of his rival team jury while deployed to Op REASSUR- members from the VeloLab Rac- ANCE in 2016, MS James Gillett is on ing Team to make a push down the the rebound and recently made that stretch. clear with a winning performance at “It’s a very tactical sport and it’s the Bicycle Nova Scotia Provincial a huge team sport as well,” which Road Championships on June 18. a lot of people don’t realize. Things MS Gillett, the Regulating Master went my way, I managed to put in Seaman at Naval Fleet School (Atlan- the work and get to the front of the tic) Damage Control Division, secured group.” first place and the gold medal in Cat- MS Gillett said cycling is his main egory B at the Riverport Road Race, method of exercising and keeping fit, finishing the 110 kilometre course with a little bit of running mixed in, with a time of 3:09:35.5, barely a and he recently took part in both the second ahead of the second and third MARLANT Navy Bike Ride as well place finishers. He’s been cycling his as his unit’s annual Tour de Sambro whole life, but with only a couple bike ride. He does both road racing years of racing under his belt at the and mountain biking, and often com- 110 km distance, and an injury thrown mutes from home in Fall River to DC into the middle of that, he said a first Div in Purcell’s Cove on his bike. He’s place finish at provincials was a big already competed again in smaller accomplishment as he gets back into races since the Provincial Champion- the swing of things. ship in June, and said he’s looking “I spent last summer in bed, mainly, forward to being on his bike as much MS James Gillett in action at the Riverport Road Race on June 18. so it feels good to be rebounding from as possible through the rest of the Courtesy of Brianne Steinman that after a long recovery.” season. Fitness and Navy Tridents Triathlon members compete in Epic 5 sports updates By Trident Staff practices start now. Practices are 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednes- Please note that the ball field day and Fridays located at Windsor Park will not For more information please con- be open for the season. The Shear- tact: Cpl Robbins at 902-720-1141 or water ball field is open and is taking MCpl Hayes at 902-720-3214. bookings for the season. Please con- Join PSP Community Recre- tact Tony Hamilton at 902.721.8412 or ation for pick-up beach volleyball at [email protected]. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from The Formation Women’s Soccer 7-9 p.m. at the Shearwater Fitness, Team has started weekly practices Sports and Recreation Centre. All in preparation for the Atlantic Re- equipment will be provided and gional Tournament hosted by CFB teams will be organized upon ar- Gagetown from August 8-11.The rival. For more information, please team is a great opportunity to meet call 902-720-3463. new people and increase your soccer Join PSP Community Recre- skills and fitness – no experience re- ation for pick-up basketball at quired. If you are interested, please the Shearwater Fitness, Sports and contact Emily Bowen at Emily. Recreation Centre. All equipment Members of the Navy Tridents Triathlon team participated in the open water race [email protected] for additional will be provided and teams will be challenge of the Epic 5 over Canada Day weekend. A/SLt Sam Kehler (second from details and to be added to the team organized upon arrival. Mondays left) and CPO2 Patrick Lavigne (second from right) raced the 5 km and finished 4 and email list. and Wednesdays, 7 – 9 p.m. For more 5 in the men’s category, only 5 seconds apart. Shearwater Ball Hockey Team information, please call 902-720-3463. SUBMITTED July 24, 2017 TRIDENT Sports 21 Local Jiu Jitsu grapplers win medals at military championships

By Ryan Melanson, number of close matches and one par- Trident Staff ticularly exciting overtime victory. “My first win was a pretty crazy Members of the 12 Wing Brazilian match, it was really back and forth Jiu Jitsu club recently came back to and everybody was going wild for it. It Shearwater with a gold and silver was exciting.” medal after testing their skills against Lt(N) Snow, who came away from other Jiu Jitsu practitioners from the competition with a winless 0-3 across the CAF. record, was trying his hand with more The fifth annual Military Combat- difficult opponents after winning gold ives Grappling Championships were at a lower skill level at a civilian tour- held on June 24 at CFB Petawawa, and nament in Windsor this past April. MCpl Scott Rose, PO2 Greg Fillmore “He stepped up to the next level, so and Lt(N) Matt Snow all competed in that’s an accomplishment on its own,” the tournament’s advanced category, MCpl Rose said. facing off against some of the best A number of club members will be grapplers the Armed Forces has to back in action soon at the Chokes by offer. The event is a fundraiser each the Ocean Tournament and PPV show year for Soldier On, and has been taking place on July 29 in Pictou, growing steadily since it’s debut in and they can always be found three 2013, with about 150 competitors from days a week at the Shearwater gym. 35 different units taking part this Sessions run Monday, Wednesday year, raising $3,000 for the charity. and Friday from 4 - 6 p.m., and grap- The tournament is strictly for CAF plers of any skill level are welcome members, and MCpl Rose, the club to attend. A typical practice will see a manager and instructor, who has a range of experience among the group, decade of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu experi- with some trying the unique sport for ence, said organizers put together an the first time, alongside others who event on par with any international might be preparing for competition. competition he’s competed at. PO2 Greg Fillmore (left) and MCpl Scott Rose (second from left) brought home medals Practices are led by MCpl Rose, and “They did an outstanding job put- from the Military Combatives Grappling Championships, which took place June 24 in consist of a warmup, lessons in new ting it on, and the talent level was Petawawa. techniques, and then the chance to much higher than what I anticipated.” Submitted execute those techniques against an The high calibre of competition opponent. didn’t stop the experienced grappler variation of an ankle lock to get the silver after a tough-fought final match “We definitely invite everyone to from taking gold in his weight class, submission victory. in his class, still came away pleased come check it out. All skills levels are however, catching his opponent in a PO2 Fillmore, who settled for the with his performance overall, with a welcome,” MCpl Rose said.

Team Greenwood wins Atlantic regional Golf championship

The Atlantic Region Golf Tournament took place from July 10 to 12 at Hartlen Point Golf Course. The event takes place annually and this year had teams representing CFB Halifax, 12 Wing Shearwater, Gagetown, 14 Wing Greenwood, 5 Wing Goose Bay, and CFS St. John’s. Team Greenwood earned First Place honours in the tournament. LS BRAD UPSHALL, 12 WING IMAGING SERVICES 22 TRIDENT Sports July 24, 2017 Basketball game between buddies

American and Canadian sailors compete in a game of basketball at the Fleet gym during a sports day on June 30, during the visit of the US Navy’s Carrier Strike Group 10. MONA GHIZ/MARLANT PA

2017/2018 Formation Halifax (COTW/COTF /WING CUP) Sport COTW COTF WING CUP CRAIG BLAKE MEMORIAL FITNESS CHALLENGE 29-Sep-17 29-Sep-17 29-Sep-17 BADMINTON 11-15 Sept 2017 11-15 Sept 2017 TBC SQUASH 11-15 Sept 2017 11-15 Sept 2017 TBC RUNNING Oct-17 Oct-17 Oct-17 VOLLEYBALL 26-30 Nov 17 26-30 Nov 17 18-22 Sept 17 CURLING 08-12 Jan 18 08-12 Jan 18 19-23 Feb 18 HOCKEY 26 Feb - 02 Mar 18 26-30 Mar 18 16-19 Jan 18 FLOOR HOCKEY 16-20 Apr 18 23-27 Apr 18 10-13 Apr 18 BOWLING 04-08 Dec 17 04-08 Dec 17 BASKETBALL 02-06 Apr 18 02-06 Apr 18 04-07 Dec 17 SOCCER 07-11 May 18 07-11 May 18 18-20 Oct 17 SLOPITCH 28 May - 01 Jun 18 28 May - 01 Jun 18 20-24 Aug 18 Ball Hockey (arena) 11-15 June 2018 11-15 June 2018 04-08 June 2018 SWIMMING TBC TBC TBC GOLF Jul-18 Jul-18 Jul-18 Gagetown takes gold at CAF Ball Hockey Regionals

The Halifax Mariners faced off against the Gagetown Warriors in the final game of the CAF Atlantic Regional Ball Hockey Champion- ships, held at the Shearwater Arena on July 7. The final score was 5-1 for the gold-medal winning team from Gagetown. CPL JENNIFER ROBINSON-MCGUIRE, 12 WING IMAGING July 24, 2017 TRIDENT News 23

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LAWYERS - AVOCATS English/Francais CRIMINAL LAW FAMILY LAW www.singleton.ns.ca www.singletonfamilylaw.ca 902.483.3080 902.492.7000 (AFTER HOURS) 12 Wing welcomes new Wing Chief Tom Singleton

Col Peter Allan, Commanding Officer 12 Wing presided over a Change of Appoint-

Leora Lawson 135130 ment ceremony on July 12, 2017, during which CWO David Hepditch succeeded CWO Michael Whitman as Chief Warrant Officer of 12 Wing Shearwater. 1809 BARRINGTON STREET, SUITE 1100, HALIFAX, NS B3J 3K8 CPL ANTHONY LAVIOLETTE, 12 WING IMAGING SERVICES 24 TRIDENT News July 24, 2017 Creating a little Canada while away By Lt(N) Rudee Gaudet, Naval Ocean Processing Facility, NAS Whidbey Island

On July 1, 2017, a group of CAF members, their families and Ameri- can colleagues carved out a little patch of an American base, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, to call Cana- da for an afternoon. The Canada Day 150 celebrations included a BBQ, a goodbye ceremony for families posted back to Canada, and the retirement of CPO2 Brad Main, Coxswain of the Canadian Detachment. At Naval Air Station Whidbey Is- land, located in northwestern Wash- ington state, a group of approximately 50 CAF members, primarily RCN so- nar operators, work alongside Ameri- can counterparts at the Naval Ocean Processing Facility. Their mission is The Canadian Detachment of Naval to monitor the Pacific Ocean for above Ocean Processing Facility on Naval Air and underwater threats. More than Station Whidbey Island hosted a BBQ in CPO2 Main 120 CAF members, USN sailors and celebration of Canada Day, July 1, 2017. (left) receives their families came out for the BBQ, CAF members and their families celebrat- a shadow box awards and presentations. ed Canada’s 150th birthday alongside containing During the July 1 event, LCdr Gra- American colleagues. his medals ham Collins, Commanding Officer of LS STEVEN EPPLE and serice the Canadian Detachment, presented awards, from CPO2 Main with a shadow box con- wife Helen, two children, and his LCdr Gra- taining CPO2 Main’s CAF medals and grandchild were in attendance for the ham Collins, service awards. He also received a presentations. Commanding Canadian Detachment hockey jersey CPO2 Main will be retiring to Officer of the in honour of his upcoming retirement Victoria, BC to continue his hobby of Canadian after serving 35 years in the RCN model making and to enjoy his time Detachment. as a Sonar Operator. CPO2 Main’s as a new grandfather. LS STEVEN EPPLE

CPO2 Main awards Benja- min Brookings a medal at the Canada Day celebrations on Naval Air Sta- tion Whidbey Island. Children of families be- ing posted back to Canada were awarded medals for their con- tribution to the Canadian com- munity while being posted abroad. LS STEVEN EPPLE

LCdr Graham Collins, CPO2 Main, and Cdr Tom Karney, USN, Commanding Officer of the NOPF celebrate Canada Day 150 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. LS STEVEN EPPLE