Monday June 14, 2021 Volume 55, Issue 12

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Happy birthday, HMCS Oriole The ’s only tall ship, and its oldest com- missioned ship, is now a centenarian. June 2 marked the 100-year anniversary of the HMCS Oriole’s official launch as a civilian vessel in 1921. Oriole was commissioned into the Royal Canadian Navy in 1954, and continues to serve today as a valuable platform for public outreach and seamanship training. MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA 2 TRIDENT NEWS JUNE 14, 2021

HMCS Sackville, Canada’s last surviving Second World War , completed its refit and undocking on June 2. MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA HMCS Sackville out of drydock following extensive repair work By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff

After eight months of critical repair worked out tremendously well,” said The recladding work is an interim our history cannot be overstated.” work at Fleet Maintenance Facility Capt(N) (ret’d) William Woodburn, solution until funds can be raised for Although the COVID-19 pandemic Cape Scott, Canada’s Naval Memorial is CNMT board chair. “The profession- an estimated $12-million reskinning prevented much of the usual activity back in the water. alism and enthusiasm of the crews of of the hull, the basis of the CNMT last summer, visitors to the region On Wednesday, June 2, HMCS Sack- workers at FMF Cape Scott, and the Just For the Hull of It campaign and consistently rate Sackville as one of ville was rolled out of the submarine other outside contractors and volun- trustees’ major focus now and in the the top attractions. The last of the 123 shed at HMC Dockyard and put on teers, was exceptional.” years ahead, explained Capt(N) (ret’d) Flower-class built in Cana- the Synchrolift for water ballasting Ten shops from FMF Cape Scott were Woodburn. da during the Second World War, this before being lowered back in the water involved in the refit project, with the year marks the 80th and towed to NC1, the ship’s dockyard plating and welding shop doing the anniversary of HMCS berth, where she will remain until she’s bulk of the work, said Capt(N) Michel Sackville’s commis- ready to go to Sackville Landing on the Thibault, FMFCS Commanding Offi- sioning. Halifax Waterfront. cer. “Given that it is the Sackville, it “Sackville is the only The work was vital as the 80-year- was certainly a special project for us, remaining Corvette in old hull was reaching the end of its but we treated it no differently than the world. The ship is life expectancy, said Cdr (ret’d) Gary any other project in terms of tracking a physical reminder of Reddy, Commanding Officer of HMCS its progress...everything comes down the dedication and sac- Sackville, who gave top marks to FMF to schedule and capacity as I have to rifices of the men and personnel for their work on the project manage the employees and the work- women who served,” over the last several months. force based upon the priority work that said Cdr (ret’d) Reddy. “FMF personnel were complete- comes our way.” After being taken ly dedicated and committed to this To help manage the schedule, FMFCS out of drydock, Sack- project, they took a special interest in tackled the more complicated sections ville is going through ensuring the high standard of work- of the repair project when Sackville a cleaning and prepa- manship and thoroughness of the work was first taken into drydock last fall — ration process to get required,” he said. namely the stern and the bow of the From left, former CNMT Chair Wendell Brown, Forma- ready to go to her sum- Sackville went into drydock last ship, where the plates had to bend to fit tion Chief CPO1 Tom Lizotte, FMFCS project leader Bob mer berth at Sackville September to finish cladding the rusted the curvature of the hull — knowing Naugler, FMFCS CO Capt(N) Michel Thibault, Command- Landing, tentatively and thinning hull with quarter-inch that would be the slowest part of the er MARLANT and JTFA RAdm Brian Santarpia, and set for June 23. steel plates up to one foot above the work. current CNMT Chair William Woodburn. “We will follow Pub- water line — a $5 million project that “Those are the areas where you can MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA lic Health guidelines was first started in 2018 and paid for only apply small sections of plate at so, for now, we will not through a federal grant, RCN support the same time because there are so “We’ve saved the ship for now, while be open to visitors, but this most likely and money from the Canadian Naval many curves,” said Capt(N) Thibault. we develop that long term plan and fo- will change,” said Cdr (ret’d) Reddy. Memorial Trust, the non-profit organi- “It required a lot of precision and very cus on raising funds,” he said. “We will “The crew is excited to get the ship zation that owns and operates HMCS detailed execution of the plate fitting need government support for this proj- back in order and downtown...to tell Sackville. and the welding. This type of precision ect and are looking forward to working the story of the “All the pieces fell into place for the work is something that FMF really with all three levels of government... and those who served.” work to begin again last fall and it excels at doing.” the significance of this ship as part of TRIDENT NEWS JUNE 14, 2021 3

The annual NATO Baltic Operations exercise began on June 6, with HMC ships Halifax, Summerside and Kingston taking part. S1 BRYAN UNDERWOOD, CAF PHOTO Annual multinational training exercise underway in northern Europe By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff

Three Royal Canadian Navy ships are During the CET/FIT phase, taking lenging environment, carried out in a coast of Portugal. in the Baltic Sea region of northern Eu- place June 6 - 12 in the Danish Straits, time-constrained scenario, explained Both HMCS Summerside and HMCS rope for the annual Baltic Operations ships and aircraft participate in A/SLt David Lindsay. “BALTOPS is Kingston had been scheduled to par- exercise (BALTOPS), the premier mar- scripted training events before mov- designed to improve flexibility and ticipate in last year’s BALTOPS event, itime-focused defence training event in ing further east and shifting into the interoperability among allies and part- along with HMCS Goose Bay, but had to the Baltic region, now in its 50th year, “free-play” portion of the exercise, with ners. This particular exercise allows remain in Canada to support Operation taking place June 6 - 18. fictional but realistic situations where Summerside and Kingston to train in Vector, which has been providing ongo- Her Majesty’s Canadian (HMC) Ships “commanders are given more freedom operating with allies while honing our ing support to civilian agencies during Kingston, Summerside and Halifax have to run their own tactical programs,” ac- skills in Mine Warfare.” the COVID-19 pandemic. joined 4,000 naval and air force person- cording to Naval Striking and Support The BALTOPS exercise is a new All members of the ships’ companies nel from 18 NATO allies and partner Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO), the experience for many of the sailors on followed strict COVID-19 protocols nations, with an estimated 40 ships unit in charge of command and control board Summerside and Kingston, and prior to leaving Halifax. Although and submarines, and 60 aircraft taking of BALTOPS 50 from its headquarters an exciting opportunity to learn and COVID-19 restrictions are easing in part. Training scheduled for the 12 days in Oeiras, Portugal. share knowledge and skills. much of Europe, precautions are still includes air defence, anti-submarine Working together, teams from Fleet “Operating in a true multi-national in place for RCN personnel to limit any warfare, maritime interdiction and Diving Unit Atlantic (FDU(A)), em- and multi-ship environment is invalu- exposure to the virus, explained LCdr mine countermeasure operations. barked with Kingston and Summerside, able training for all members of the Greg Zuliani. “The exercise aims to deliver high- are joining a NATO task group con- crew, particularly the junior sailors As both Kingston and Summerside end training across the entire spec- ducting Naval Mine Counter Measures who have not had this opportunity have been under the same restrictions trum of naval warfare. This has been (NMCM). Using the REMUS, an au- before BALTOPS,” said LCdr Zuliani. since their departure from Halifax on a highly anticipated event for the RCN, tonomous underwater vehicle, as well “We also get the chance to demonstrate May 4th, they are able to freely interact as we get to work with so many differ- as other specialized tools, a Seabed to our partners and allies that we bring when alongside in port, he added. ent international partners and allies,” Intervention Systems (SBIS) sub-team valuable skills to the table.” “This has provided us the opportu- said LCdr Greg Zuliani, Commanding from FDU(A) with Kingston will locate In a separate task group, HMCS Hali- nity for our two crews to come closer Officer of HMCSKingston . and identify mine-like contacts in their fax — currently deployed as Flags with together and both crews have come up BALTOPS 50 is divided into three area of operations, while the six mem- Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 as with great ideas of how we can safely training phases: a virtual pre-sail bers of the embarked dive team with part of Operation Reassurance — joins enjoy the various ports we’ve visited so event, followed by a combat enhance- Summerside will investigate potential BALTOPS on the heels of two other far, even if we are limited to remaining ment training (CET)/force integration mine contacts and conduct clearance joint multinational defence exercises: onboard or on the jetty.” training (FIT) portion, and then the final operations. Exercise Joint Warrior off the UK coast tactical phase of the exercise (TACEX). It’s a challenging exercise in a chal- and Exercise Steadfast Defender off the

The MH-60 Seahawk Maritime Helicopter from HDMS Absalon conducts cross deck HMCS Halifax sails alongside HNoMS Storm and RFA Mounts Bay during a BAL- training with HMCS Halifax on June 8. TOPS photo exercise on June 6. SNMG1 US NAVY 4 TRIDENT NEWS JUNE 14, 2021

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Editor: Ryan Melanson [email protected] ice-breaking for warm (902) 427-4235 Reporter: Joanie Veitch [email protected] (902) 427-4238 weather trials Editorial Advisor: Margaret Conway By Darlene Blakeley, [email protected] 902-721-0560 RCN PA Editorial Advisor: Ariane Guay-Jadah The temperature was a little different didn’t see any polar bears, but they did er trials was to collect electrical and [email protected] this time around. see dolphins and flying fish. Sailors, he mechanical system data from the ship’s 902-721-8341 After a month of conducting cold says, have more experience with the IPMS data recording server and to pro- www.tridentnewspaper.com weather and ice trials off the coasts latter. cess that data into a readable report for Trident is an authorized military publication distributed of Northern Labrador and Nunavut “Certainly hull interactions with ice analysis, supporting the trial agenda in across Canada and throughout the world every second earlier this year, Her Majesty’s Cana- has challenges Monday, and is published with the permission of Rear Admiral Brian Santarpia, Commander, Joint Task Force dian Ship (HMCS) Harry DeWolf found that are unlike Atlantic. The Editor reserves the right to edit, condense itself in warm waters near Puerto Rico any other and or reject copy, photographs or advertising to achieve the aims of a service newspaper as defined by the Interim in late April. completely unfa- Canadian Forces Newspapers Policy dated April 11, With the water temperature hovering miliar to today’s 2005. Deadline for copy and advertising is 10 a.m., 11 business days prior to the publication date. Material must at 29C and the outside air temperature sailors – operat- be accompanied by the contributor’s name, address and phone number. Opinions and advertisements printed at 35C, the conditions were perfect ing in warmer in Trident are those of the individual contributor or for the trials needed to test the ship’s weather was pret- advertiser and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or endorsements of the DND, the Editor or the Publisher. systems in warmer weather alongside ty ‘old hat’ and or at sea. familiar ground Le Trident est une publication militaire autorisée par le contre-amiral Brian Santarpia, Commandant la force “The ability for the ship to cool en- to our sailors.” opérationnelle interarmées de l‘Atlantique, qui est gines, keep humidity in check and have During the tri- distribuée partout au Canada et outremer les lundis toutes les quinzaines. Le rédacteur en chef se réserve enough cool air for computer hardware als, Petty Officer le droit de modifier, de condenser ou de rejeter les to run properly are the mainstays of 1st Class Sophie articles, photographies ou annonces publicitaires jugées contraires aux objectifs d’un journal militaire heating, ventilation and air cooling Williams, Senior selon la définition donnée à politique temporaire des (HVAC) system testing,” says Com- Naval Commu- journaux des forces canadiennes. L’heure de tombée des annonces publi- citaires ou des articles est fixée à 1000 mander (Cdr) Corey Gleason, Harry nicator aboard le jeudi précédant la semaine de publication. Les textes DeWolf’s Commanding Officer. Harry DeWolf, peuvent être soumis en français ou en anglais; ils doivent indiquer le nom, l’adresse et le numéro de téléphone du “The refrigerated spaces and the was responsible collaborateur. Les opinions et les annonces publicitaires imprimées par le Trident sont celles des collaborateurs et galley temperatures were checked each for ensuring agents publicitaires et non nécessairement celles de la day while preparing meals. The main critical commu- HMCS Harry DeWolf’s Deck Department crew members work on rédaction, du MDN ou de l’éditeur. propulsion plant was tested at full nications were the cable deck during warm weather trials. Annual Subscription (25 issues): speed over a period of four hours where maintained while CPL SIMON ARCAND, CAF PHOTO • NS: $37.38 ($32.50 + 15 % HST) • ON, NB & NFLD: $36.73 ($32.50 + 13% HST) the sea water cooling was checked pe- at sea. However, • BC: $36.40 ($32.50 + 12% HST) riodically, as well as the temperatures she said her responsibilities change any way possible. • Remainder of Canada: $34.13 ($32.50 + GST) of every engine space. Finally, all of the very little, no matter where the ship is He agrees that being aboard Harry • United States: $45 US lifting appliances were tested and veri- in the world. DeWolf during both cold and warm • Abroad: $65 US fied to be operational in extreme heat.” “There are always challenges main- weather trials has been a great oppor- Courier address: 2740 Barrington Street, Cdr Gleason says the ship performed taining communications while at sea. tunity. Halifax, N.S. very well in the warm weather. The extreme diversity of the locations “There have been some challenges B3K 5X5 “There were requirements to tune created differing connectivity issues along the way with the trials, but our Publication Mail Agreement No. 40023785 the HVAC system in different parts of that kept the naval communicators outstanding crew always pulls together Return undelivered Canadian address to: the ship to ensure air flow was meet- busy.” to get the job done to continue the trial Trident Newspaper Bldg. S-93 ing specifications, and we as a ship’s She adds that each trial Harry DeWolf program on schedule,” he says. “Par- PO Box 99000 Station Forces, Halifax, NS B3K 5X5 company did our part by maintaining completes is important, and the entire ticipating in this program is definitely Return Postage Guaranteed strict access controls to the upper decks ship’s company is invested in complet- going to be a major highlight of my ISN 0025-3413 to keep the hot air outside.” ing them. career and many stories that I will be Circulation: Minimum 8,500 While Harry DeWolf is an Arctic and “Some of the major milestones have able to tell in the future.” Offshore Patrol Ship that will be used been incredi- as an icebreaker in bly rewarding the North, Canada and it’s nice to needs a Navy that be able to say can operate any- that we have where in the world. accomplished “These ships firsts withHarry need to be able DeWolf that have deliver to the been the culmi- Canadian problem: nation of my extreme cold oper- 30-year career.” ations in Canada’s Master Sailor domestic north, but Robert Bour- also anywhere in que, Integrated the world where the Platform Man- Canadian Govern- agement System ment would need (IPMS) controls the Navy to assist,” technician and explains Cdr Glea- electrical systems Lt(N) Steven Gallant performs functional tasks on board a son. maintainer on Following warm water trials, Harry DeWolf returned home, rigid-hulled inflatable boat with HMCS Harry DeWolf in the He jokes that board, says his where they turned to Shipboard Helicopter Operating Limits background during warm water trials. during the warm role during the (SHOL) trials with the CH-148 Cyclone off the coast of Nova Scotia. CPL SIMON ARCAND, CAF PHOTO weather trials they warm weath- CPL SIMON ARCAND, CAF PHOTO TRIDENT NEWS JUNE 14, 2021 5 BOR modernizes In/Out forms for posted members By Peter Mallet, The Lookout Staff

The Base Orderly Room (BOR) has com- the base, which resulted in a digitized pro- pleted a successful trial of a digital form cess instead of a physical paper copy.” that changes the way Canadian Armed The PDF-based forms require a digital Forces members do business. signature to complete. The document is ac- Military members posted to CFB Esquim- cessible on the DWAN browser. The digital alt and CFB Halifax can now complete their form can be used in Esquimalt or Halifax or In/Out routine form via online application. to transfer from any other CAF base. In/Out forms are essential documents The trial of the digital forms received that enable military members to receive positive feedback, says Lt(N) Uddin. The personal liability and clearance certificates, program received final approval and is now pay and records documentation, and mess live, they anticipate the new digital forms affiliation when leaving an existing posting will become a permanent feature. and arriving at a new one. To access the In/out routine forms Prior to the launch of the trial in May, through the DWAN, visit the following web- all In/Out routine forms were paper hard page: https://collaboration-navy.forces.mil. copy. ca/sites/DGFSC/DIDN/DIDN3/Shared%20 Lt(N) Alex Uddin, BOR Officer In Charge, Documents/RCN_IOR_MbrDataEntry.pdf says the modernization was born out of If you do not have access to a DWAN ac- necessity. count or computer, send your request to the “During the COVID-19 pandemic, the appropriate email address below: BOR faced many challenges including CFB Halifax: members not being able to physically come [email protected] into the BOR. This resulted in the mod- CFB Esquimalt: ernization of our delivery of core services [email protected] through digital methods. Part of that mis- Use the subject line: Requesting In/Out Lt(N) Alex Uddin says the new digital In/Out forms are getting positive feedback. sion was to streamline the In/Out routine Routine Form. THE LOOKOUT for members being posted to and leaving

Get creative with summer nutrition By PSP Health Promotion

We are just shy of the official start a well-balanced diet. When planning of summer. We are getting so close to and preparing your meals, the key to countless days filled with fresh, season- a balanced diet is colour. Not only is a al fruits and vegetables, beach picnics colourful plate appealing to the eyes, and evening barbeques. With the long it provides us with essential nutrients days and warm evenings in mind, we like vitamins and minerals, contribut- wanted to inspire you to take advantage ing to our overall health and reducing of all the locally grown produce that the risk of disease. our province has to offer. So, how can you incorporate more During the summer months, fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet this produce grows in abundance, benefit- summer? Be creative! Make a savoury ing us with easy access to consume and salad with lettuce, cucumbers and support local all while maintaining tomatoes, or make it sweet by mixing in some fresh berries; grill vegetables in a tray on the barbeque with a tablespoon of olive oil and seasonings; make a colourful charcuterie board with all local produce and protein; and, have fruits and vegetables in sight for snacking – pairing them with peanut butter, yogurt, cheese, salsa or nuts. Follow your local Health Promotion team on Facebook (@PSPHalifaxHealthPromo- tion) for more nutritious and delicious suggestions this A colourful fruit tray served during a recent break- summer! fast on board HMCS . PO1 KURT ARNOLD 6 TRIDENT NEWS JUNE 14, 2021

SNMG1 Flagship HMCS Halifax fires its 57 mm main gun off the coast of Portugal on May 23 during Exercise Steadfast De- fender 21, a defensive exercise based on an Article 5 scenario, designed to deter aggression and respond to crisis if necessary. S1 BRYAN UNDERWOOD HMCS Halifax participates in NATO Exercise Steadfast Defender 21 By LCdr Mark Fifield, SNMG1 PAO

Standing NATO Maritime Group One involved around 20 ships and subma- fully integrated and ready to conduct potential threats to NATO citizens, (SNMG1) and Standing NATO Mari- rines, 60 aircraft and 9,000 service mem- various high-intensity operations and territorial integrity, shared interests time Group Two (SNMG2) participated bers from 20 NATO Allies and partners assume specific roles/responsibilities and democratic values,” said Commo- in Exercise Steadfast Defender off the who worked together in a dynamic as part of the exercise. Following the dore Bradley Peats. “The scale, scope coast of Portugal 20-28 May 2021. maritime environment in preparation CET/FIT phase, NATO Groups partici- and variety of maritime capabilities for challenging, high-end operations pated in an ENCOUNTEREX free-play and platforms involved, reflect NATO’s against near-peer competitors. phase where they opposed the UK Car- unwavering resolve to deter and defend SNMG1 ships HMCS Halifax, HDMS rier Strike Group led by HMS Queen in the Euro-Atlantic area. Exercise Absalon, FS Normandie and their Elizabeth. This was the second time in Steadfast Defender 21 demonstrated the consort NRP Alvarés Cabral were less than a month that one of NATO’s value of North America and Europe joined by SNMG2 ships ESPS Méndez SNFs had interacted with the UK Car- working closely and seamlessly togeth- Núñez and HMS Kent along with their rier Strike Group as it prepares for its er to keep our nations safe in a con- consorts ITS Andrea Doria and FGS imminent seven-month deployment to stantly evolving and challenging global Brandenburg. Steadfast Defender was the Indo-Pacific. security environment.” the first time that both SNMGs had an “Keeping the Alliance strong and opportunity to interact with each other ready is nowadays more important this semester. than it was ever. Steadfast Defender 21 Standing NATO Maritime Group One The Maritime LIVEX focused pri- provides an outstanding opportunity (SNMG1) Flagship HMCS Halifax con- marily on NATO’s ability to protect and for SNMG1 and SNMG2 to operate in ducts a Replenishment-At-Sea (RAS) with defend essential Sea Lines of Commu- the same task group for the first time in RFA Tidespring off the coast of Portugal nication (i.e. primary maritime routes) this year 2021,” said Rear Admiral Man- during Exercise Steadfast Defender 21. that enable transatlantic reinforcement uel Aguirre Aldereguía, Commander S1 BRYAN UNDERWOOD if NATO needed to defend a member of SNMG2. “Working together and coor- Steadfast Defender, the principal the Alliance in an Article 5 situation. dinating efforts in a synergistic way NATO multi-domain exercise of 2021, Article 5 outlines that if a NATO mem- is a force multiplier and contributes is a large-scale multinational collective ber is the victim of an armed attack, decisively to show NATO strength and defence exercise conducted in three each and every other member of the RAdm Steven Waddell, Maritime Com- increase its deterrence and posture.” parts across various geographical Alliance will consider it as an armed ponent Commander of Exercise Steadfast Several Allied aircraft carriers, un- locations in SACEUR’s area of respon- attack against all members and will Defender 21, presents a plaque to Com- der national command, are deploying sibility. It is the first in a new series take any actions it deems necessary to mander SNMG1, Cmdre Bradley Peats, into SACEUR area of responsibility of long-planned exercises to ensure assist the Ally attacked. This principle on HMCS Halifax on May 27. RAdm during these months, demonstrating that NATO’s land, sea and air forces of collective defence is at the very heart Waddell is currently on exchange with the Allied unity and commitment to effec- are well-trained, highly interoperable of NATO’s founding treaty and binds . RAdm Waddell and tively deliver multi-domain effects. The and at a heightened state of readiness its members together, committing them Cmdre Peats are both RCN Flag Officers carrier strike activity demonstrates to respond quickly and effectively to to protect each other and establishing who are assuming key leadership roles power projection over large distances potential threats from any direction. a shared spirit of solidarity within the during the exercise. with its unparalleled combat capabili- Two of NATO’s Standing Naval Forc- Alliance. S1 BRYAN UNDERWOOD ty, and are a critical element of NATO es (SNF), SNMG1 and SNMG2, partic- Maritime LIVEX highlights included “Exercise Steadfast Defender 21 im- deterrence. ipated in the Maritime Live Exercise a brief Combat Enhancement/Force In- proved NATO Standing Naval Forces’ (LIVEX) part of Steadfast Defender tegration Training (CET/FIT) phase to capability to respond collectively and in the waters off Lisbon, Portugal. It ensure that all participating units were decisively to an attack from various TRIDENT NEWS JUNE 14, 2021 7 TGEX 21-02 starts with a bang for HMCS and HMCS Regina

By Capt Jenn Jackson, TGEX 21-02 PAO

HMC ships Winnipeg and Regina TGEX 21-02 is a naval exercise taking Officers to progress to started Task Group Exercise 21-02 place until June 11 off the coast of higher ranks and eventual (TGEX 21-02) on May 29 with a success- western , and in the command. HMCS Winnipeg fired two evolved sea sparrow missiles ful anti-air warfare exercise in the West vicinity of Constance Bank, and the “Having an opportuni- during Task Group Exercise 21-2 on the west coast. Coast Firing Range. Strait of Georgia. It includes participa- ty to gain experience at CAPT JENN JACKSON Winnipeg fired two evolved sea spar- tion from the Royal Canadian Navy and sea has been extremely row missiles as part of the ship’s prepa- . valuable,” says Lt(N) Ben air defence, and small boat defence. rations for their upcoming deployment “This exercise provides a valuable Scott, recent ORO course graduate. “It “Maritime defence and security is the on Operations Projection and Neon. opportunity for Pacific Fleet ships to is helping me build confidence in my navy’s first priority at home, helping They fired at unmanned aerial targets maintain operational readiness while skills and the mentorship I’ve received ensure that Canada’s maritime ap- known as Vindicators launched from simultaneously supporting at-sea ex- makes the transition from the simu- proaches are effectively monitored and Regina. perience for newly trained Operations lations we do on the course to what protected,” adds Capt(N) Robinson. “I am extremely proud of my team Room Officers,” says Capt(N) Scott happens at sea much smoother. This “TGEX 21-02 ensures that RCN sailors and what they accomplished,” says Cdr Robinson, Commander of TGEX 21-02. TGEX is setting me up for success in are able to adapt and react with agility Doug Layton, Commanding Officer of Operations Room Officers (OROs) are my next ship.” through supporting comprehensive Winnipeg. “In addition to firing our senior Lieutenant(N) Naval Warfare TGEX 21-02 participants are provid- naval training while simultaneously missiles, we also successfully fired our Officers who are charged by the ship’s ed with an array of events to enhance exercising the RCN’s domestic role. 57mm gun, Close-in Weapons System, Commanding Officer with conducting individual unit training and combat That’s what we as a navy do.” and Naval Remote Weapons System to and coordinating the ship’s overall pro- readiness including live fire of HMC TGEX 21-02 involves more than 400 destroy all four Vindicator targets. The gram and warfare capabilities. Selec- Ship weapons systems, seamanship, personnel, including aircraft from both teamwork displayed across all depart- tion to become an ORO is merit-based maritime interdiction operations, an- 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron and ments was unsurpassed throughout.” and a key step for Naval Warfare ti-submarine warfare, surface warfare, 407 Long Range Patrol Squadron.

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Note: This is an excerpt from a special publication submariners a first chance to gain real operational titled Explore the Depth of Canada’s Submarine Force, experience working together with surface ships for published on June 7. Visit http://tridentnewspaper. collective training.” com or click here to view the full publication. Cutlass Fury will enable the submarine and surface HMCS Windsor is currently working towards tak- ships to train with, and against, each other in a sim- ing part in Exercise Cutlass Fury 21. This is a Canadi- ulated environment. They will face realistic tactical an-led and hosted multinational exercise taking place scenarios to test their respective defences against this fall off the east coast of Canada. In preparation both surface and subsurface threats. for the exercise, HMCS Windsor has spent time in the Although Exercise Cutlass Fury will not take place Fred Sherwood trainer, the Victoria-class submarine until this fall, team training has been a priority for team trainer, to be ready for the more complex tacti- Windsor since the submarine finished its transition- cal scenarios which will be presented throughout the al docking period this past February. “Our training exercise. ensures that Windsor’s crew are positioned to effec- “Being able to lead my crew through training and tively and efficiently do what subs do best,” concludes participation in exercises like Cutlass Fury is an un- LCdr Matheson. “We’ll use stealth to observe, evade paralleled opportunity,” says LCdr Drew Matheson, and hunt surface and subsurface threats – while also HMCS Windsor returned to sea in March of this year, Windsor’s Commanding Officer. “The crew is able to providing training for the surface ships that surpass- and is now preparing for the upcoming exercise Cutlass do the job they love and these exercises give newer es any simulation.” Fury 21. MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA

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From fighting terror in the desert to fighting terror on the ocean: how S1 Cindy Veilleux is “making a difference again” By Capt Jeff Klassen, HMCS Calgary

After a career fighting insurgents as S1 Veilleux served in Afghanistan for dollar weapons systems to HMCS Cal- main trades, in the navy, we also learn a combat engineer with the Canadian seven months patrolling with an infan- gary-branded ball caps. a lot of general seamanship and that is Army in Afghanistan, Sailor First Class try unit. Her job was to search for im- incredibly rewarding as well,” Cindy Veilleux is back. This time she provised explosive devices (IEDs) and she said. is fighting terrorism with the Royal help breach entryways into buildings. HMCS Calgary is having Canadian Navy as HMCS Calgary sails She was frequently the only woman great success on its current the Middle East on counter-smuggling working in her camp. In Afghanistan, deployment, Operation Arte- operations. her unit found that local-women would mis, which is a counter-smug- S1 Veilleux grew up in Saint-Georg- be very hesitant to speak with men, and gling and counter-terrorism es, QC and attended Polyvalente De especially men who were soldiers. Be- operation in the Middle Saint-Georges before moving to Sher- cause of these particular cultural sensi- Eastern with the multination- brooke and attending Polyvalente Le tivities, S1 Veilleux would frequently al Combined Task Force 150, Phare. In 2006, at 20-years-old, she interact with local women on behalf of which operated under the 34 joined the CAF as a combat engineer, the team. nation coalition known as following the choice of a close friend. “It happened a few times that there Combined Maritime Forces was a group of women in a room and (CMF). Within days of begin- they literally grabbed me because they ning the operation in April, were so curious. They wanted to know S1 Veilleux verifies inventory as part of her job as a the ship made a record-break- about my tattoos and why a woman was materials management technician while in the Ara- ing heroin bust, the biggest in marching with these men,” she said. bian Sea during Operation Artemis this past April. the history of CMF. In June, “My time in Afghanistan changed my CPL LYNETTE AI DANG the ship set another record perception of life. I’m very grateful to for most individual seizures be born in Canada.” And what about serving in the navy by any ship on an operational rotation S1 Veilleux left the CAF in 2013 to vs the army? in the history of the operation. The work in the railway industry but she “Both are different. What I really intention of the drug seizures is to dis- re-enlisted in 2018 – this time as a like about the navy is the opportunity mantle the revenue streams of regional material management technician in the to travel to so many different places, terrorists and criminal organizations. S1 Cindy Veilleux on the forecastle of RCN. Why this job and why a change to and you have a warm meal and bed “It’s great to be out here making a HMCS Calgary as it sails into Muara, the RCN? every night as well. A lot of people difference again,” said S1 Veilleux. Brunei on March 26. “In the civilian world I discovered don’t realize this, but, in addition to our CPL LYNETTE AI DANG that I really like to do paperwork. Also, “He talked to me about the teamwork I thought, as a combat engineer I was and the close bonds you make in the wasting my biggest skill which is to . Also, the be really social. As a material man- science and technical aspects of combat agement technician I get to deal with engineering really appealed to me. He everyone. It’s a great fit for me,” she AS A COMMISSIONAIRE also told me all about being a combat said. “Joining the RCN was symbolic engineer and all the science and tech- for me. Since I retired from a combat YOU’RE TRUSTED. nical knowledge also really appealed trade, I felt it was best to not wear the to me. That, and working with explo- army uniform anymore.” Aside from the military, this is sives!” said S1 Veilleux. Her eyes light S1 Veilleux’s job includes storing and probably the best place through up as she gets excited talking about the distributing a variety of items ranging which you can give back with the explosives component of the job. from critical parts for multi-million skills you learned through life.

— Tom Neville, Security Guard – use of force officer with our An intimate, physically distant ceremony Nova Scotia Division was held on May 31 at CFB Halifax’s CFB Halifax Naval Burial Ground in recognition of Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for our American comrades in arms who recognizes have died in service of the United States of America. A number of the sailors and Memorial Day marines killed during the War of 1812 battle between HMS Shannon and USS Chesapeake are interred at our Naval Burial Ground, American and British service members included, with two large monuments honouring the fallen from the two ships located on-site. Participants in the ceremony included Capt(N) Sean Williams, CFB Halifax Base Commander; LCDR(USN) Adam Jarvis, an American naval officer working on Base as part of WE KNOW THE the Personnel Exchange Program (PEP); Capt Troy Dennis, Senior Base Chaplain; VALUE OF A VETERAN PO2 Eric Sproul, trumpeter with the Join Canada’s largest private sector Stadacona Band; and Guy Godin, Acting employer of veterans Director of the Naval Museum of Hali- fax. We honour all U.S. service members who have died in the line of duty. We will remember them. 1 877 322 6777 beyondservice.ca CFB HALIFAX PA TRIDENT NEWS JUNE 14, 2021 10

COVID-19 Rapid Testing now available at Les tests de dépistage rapide de la MARLANT COVID-19 sont maintenant offerts dans Location: HMCS Scotian, 2111 Up- with COVID-19 un centre des FMAR(A)! per Water Street • Have not been to a location with a known COVID-19 exposure Lieu : NCSM Scotian, au 2111, rue • Ne pas s’être rendu dans un lieu Make it a part of your weekly rou- • Have not left Nova Scotia in the last Upper Water comportant une exposition connue à tine! 14 days la COVID-19 Open to all personnel working in the Additional sites will be established Faites-en une habitude hebdoma- • N’avoir pas quitté la Nou- Dockyard and Stadacona (including in the near future for those working at daire! velle-Écosse au cours des 14 derni- contractors) who meet the following sites other than Stadacona and HMC Ces tests sont offerts à toutes les ers jours criteria: Dockyard. personnes qui travaillent à l’arsenal D’autres centres seront aménagés • 16+ years old Drop in during your unit’s weekly et à Stadacona (y compris les entre- prochainement pour les personnes qui • No COVID-19 symptoms time slot(s)! No appointment required, preneurs) qui répondent aux critères travaillent ailleurs qu’à Stadacona et à • Have had no contact with people and testing is voluntary. suivants : l’arsenal CSM. • Avoir au moins 16 ans Passez pendant les plages horaires Dockyard/Stadacona Rapid Testing Site – Units’ • Ne présenter aucun symptôme de la hebdomadaires de votre unité! Aucun COVID-19 rendez-vous n’est nécessaire, et les tests Weekly Schedule • N’avoir eu aucun contact avec des sont volontaires. personnes souffrant de la COVID-19 Day Time Group/Division Units Centre de dépistage rapide à l’arsenal/Stadacona – Monday 0800-1100 Fleet CHA, MON, SCO Horaire hebdomadaire des unités

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HMCS Shawinigan sails for Op Caribbe

HMCS Shawinigan departed Halifax on June 2 for , and will continue Canada’s participation in the American-led enhanced counter narcot- An RCN member self-administers a COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Detection Test (RADT) at ics operations in the region, working alongside US Coast Guard personnel. HMCS Scotian after the launch of ’s Rapid Testing program. CPL SIMOND ARCAND, CAF PHOTO MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA 11 TRIDENT NEWS JUNE 14, 2021

Busy Operation Artemis deployment HMCS Calgary continues for HMCS Calgary saves sea turtle By Capt Jeffery Klassen, HMCS Calgary

Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) that the ship’s company is doing out of Calgary rescued a sea turtle in distress the goodness of their hearts. Things while on counter-smuggling patrols off like this don’t happen every day,” he the coast of Oman on May 4th. added. The rescue occurred around 7:30 Saving sea creatures in distress is not a.m. after the turtle was spotted by the a mandate of Canadian warships but it ship’s Navigating Officer Lt (N) Evan is sometimes done. Park. The turtle was struggling help- HMCS Calgary is currently deployed lessly in netting and other debris that on Operation Artemis, patrolling had formed together after being adrift Middle Eastern waters in order to at sea. Lt(N) Park sought approval by conduct counter-smuggling operations. the ship’s Commanding Officer Cdr The purpose of the mission is to seize Mark O’Donohue to dispatch a small narcotics and other illicit goods that boat team. are used to fund regional terrorist and Members of HMCS Calgary’s embarked Naval Tactical Operations Group team “It’s unfortunate but we often see criminal organizations. This work is conduct counter-smuggling operations in the Arabian Sea during Operation Arte- debris of this type at sea. I have made it done as part of Combined Task Force mis and as part of Combined Task Force 150, on May 17. a habit when on watch to take a closer 150, a subsection of the multinational CAPT JEFFERY KLASSEN, CAF PHOTO inspection in these situations to see if Combined Maritime Forces. HMCS Cal- sea life is in danger, when it’s safe for gary has had several busts on its cur- the ship to do so,” said Lt(N) Park. rent operation, including the seizure of A small boat team was promptly 1,286 kg of heroin – the largest heroin dispatched and two boatswains spent 15 bust in CMF history. minutes delicately cutting the tangled HMCS Calgary is deployed on Op- mess of lines that had wrapped around eration Artemis from April 15 until the sea turtle’s body. Once freed, the mid-June. On completion, it will sail to turtle swam off to join other sea turtles Australia and participate in Exercise that were circling the floating debris Talisman-Sabre 21 with the United along with a large school of yellow States, Australia, and other partners. tuna. “In the navy, I’m driven towards “It must have been out there for days. the operational side of things, and the The nets had wrapped around it in counter-smuggling work we are doing many different places and had made out here is awesome. That said, saving little impressions on its skin,” said the sea turtle was something special. It S1 Michael Sladic, who, along with S1 was great seeing the crew get passion- Coree Ranville, set the turtle free. ate about this, to see everyone rush to “Saving a sea turtle is a special thing. the upper decks. It’s a career highlight It feels good to be a part of something for sure,” said Lt(N) Park.

Members of HMCS Calgary stand with contraband seized on May 12. In under 24 hours, the ship took on board more than 10 tons of hashish, 1190 kg of heroin, and 880 kg of methamphetamine CPL LYNETTE AI DANG, CAF PHOTO

Sailors from HMCS Calgary recently freed a sea turtle from floating garbage and Calgary made its 15th drug interdiction of this current deployment during the first fishing nets. week of June, seizing more than four metric tons of illicit hashish off the coast of CPL LYNETTE AI DANG, CAF PHOTO Oman. CPL LYNETTE AI DANG, CAF PHOTO TRIDENT NEWS JUNE 14, 2021 12 Sports & Fitness

RCN sports throwback: Exchange officers win annual cricket match By Trident Staff,

On any summer afternoon you’re likely to see activity on Porteous Field at CFB Halifax, whether it’s a game of pickup soccer, playing catch, or running laps around the field. A game of cricket, however, would be out of the ordinary. But this wasn’t the case a few decades back, when an annual cricket match took place between the CFB Halifax Wardroom and the British Exchange Officers. The 1988 edition took place on a scorching September afternoon, according to SLt C. Martin, who summarized the match for Trident, noting that Capt Hal Davis gave up a six-run hit in the final over that dashed any hopes for a Wardroom upset. “Of course, the British had been sending retired batters back in to bat, which wasn’t quite cricket, but they were most gracious in not running up the score and suspiciously dropping a few rather easy catches, which certainly was cricket. Sailors make time for fitness ahead of BALTOPS So after exchanges of “Jolly good show,” and “fine stuff, eh wot,” all concerned adjourned to the wardroom,” SLt Martin wrote. Members of HMCS Summerside and HMCS Kingston were able to get off ship for a game of soccer and other fitness activities on June 4. With COVID-19 precautions still in place, ships are working hard while deployed to find safe recreation opportunities for sailors. LT(N) MCBRIDE

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The importance of core muscles for office workers By Jessie Thibeault, PSP Halifax

Posture is the most important aspect to consider when studying the design of a workstation. Good sitting posture should be painless and symmetrical, and maintained without effort or fatigue. In order for us to maintain balance, make specific movements and coordinate our actions, we must use our muscles to keep our core stable. The physical constraints associated with office work are primarily related to im- mobility and static sitting posture, which cause muscle tension in the back and up- per limbs. The spine is designed to move, but prolonged sitting posture compresses the disks in the lumbar region. People who work in a prolonged static sitting position are at risk of developing discomfort, especially if they remain sedentary outside work hours. What’s the solution? A cardiovascular and muscle training program relieves the discomfort caused by static sitting posture and reduces sedentarism, and exercises and stretches that activate the spine through core movements can prevent disk com- pression.

L’importance des muscles stabilisateurs du tronc pour les travailleurs de bureau Par Jessie Thibeault, PSP Halifax

La posture est l’aspect le plus important à considérer lorsque l’on étudie la con- ception d’un poste de travail. Une bonne posture assise se tient sans effort ni fatigue et elle doit être indolore et symétrique. Afin de maintenir l’équilibre, réaliser des gestes précis et coordonner nos actions, la stabilité du tronc doit être assurée par ses structures musculaires. Les contraintes physiques associées au travail de bureau sont principalement reliées à l’immobilité et au statisme de la posture assise qui engendrent des tensions musculaires au dos et aux membres supérieurs. La colonne vertébrale est conçue pour bouger, mais la posture assise prolongée comprime les disques de la région lombaire. Les personnes qui travaillent en position assise statique prolongée sont à risque de développer certains inconforts, d’autant plus s’ils demeurent sédentaires en dehors des heures de travail. Comment y remédier? Un programme d’entraînement musculaire et cardiovasculaire permet de soulager les inconforts occasionnés par le statisme de la posture assise en plus de diminuer la sédentarité. Des exercices et des étirements qui activent la colonne vertébrale par des mouvements du tronc permettent de prévenir la compression des disques.