A Sailor's Baptism by Fire

VOLUME 45, ISSUE 8 G MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2011 A sailor’s baptism by fire By Darlene Blakeley she had learned on a two-week wounded. “You don’t think about Senior Editor and Writer Navy course prior to deploying. it, you just do it,” she says. “If I Public Affairs LS MacLean was at work in an thought about it, it would be over- FOB when word came that a civil- whelming. So you just keep going.” t was baptism by fire for a young ian bus loaded with Afghan civil- The triage process was complet- Inaval communicator working at ians had run the gauntlet of an am- ed in about 20 minutes, but it was a forward operating base (FOB) in bush nearby and rolled over. Other over three hours before the casual- Afghanistan. Afghans, witnessing the scene, be- ties were treated and then mede- On May 12, 2009, after just one gan pulling people from the bus, vaced by three US Blackhawk hel- month in-theatre, LS Kimberly loading them into vehicles and tak- icopters to either Afghan hospitals MacLean (née Peterson) found her- ing them to the FOB, where they or Kandahar Air Field. By the time self in a situation she could never knew there was a small hospital it was over LS MacLean was “ex- have anticipated when she joined with expert medical care available. hausted”, having endured temper- the Navy just a few years earlier. Afghan police contacted the base, atures up to 45C and hours covered Nevertheless, her decisive and self- and LS MacLean and two others in blood during the emotionally less actions that day, a long way had five minutes’ notice before car- draining experience. “When it was from her usual sea-based duties, led loads of casualties began to arrive. over I could not get the blood from LS Kimberly MacLean shakes hands with an Afghan child while on to the CDS Commendation an- “We had to pull casualties from my arms in the small field sink,” patrol in Afghanistan. nounced recently. out of the cars and triage them,” LS she remembers. “I had to get one of LT(N) JON MONAGHAN LS MacLean served in Afghan- MacLean says. “It was very in- the guys to pour bottles of water secure phone as her “saving grace”. RAdm Gardam is quick to point istan from April to November tense. We put the dead aside, and over my arms to get them clean.” In March she received a phone out that LS MacLean is a fine exam- 2009, working with a Civil-Mili- some of the Afghan army acted as Overall, LS MacLean said every- call from the commander of Mar- ple of the outstanding people serv- tary Cooperation (CIMIC) team as stretcher bearers as we tried to get thing went smoothly and that she itime Forces Atlantic, RAdm Da- ing in today’s Navy. “It’s great to an information management clerk. the injured into the hospital, which was impressed by the calm attitude vid Gardam, telling her she would see that she has been acknowledged Her broad spectrum of duties in- is enclosed inside the FOB.” of everyone involved. “They just be receiving a CDS Commendation in this way for her actions in the volved everything from data entry, Working with interpreters, LS got on with it,” she recalls. And for her efforts. “My first thought high-stress environment of the Af- to meeting with Afghans and gath- MacLean immediately took charge while it was a bit difficult to put it was ‘why is the admiral calling me, ghanistan mission,” he says. ering information about them. On of the situation, triaging more than all behind her, she says the ability did he have a wrong number?’,” she LS MacLean, currently an in- that day in May, an incident oc- 20 casualties and staying with them to speak to her then-fiancée (they laughs. “I was shocked and over- structor at the CF Naval Operations curred which would test the basic until they received medical care. married in May 2010), deployed to whelmed. It’s nice to have recog- School in Halifax, will be promot- tactical combat casualty care skills Many of them were seriously Afghanistan at the same time, via nition for the things you’ve done.” ed and posted to a ship this summer. Plaque commemorates Royal visit of 1959 By Virginia Beaton dedicated to the Canadian Navy,” Party travelled to HMCS Shearwa- Trident Staff said Durrell. “Many of our em- ter and boarded the Royal Flight ployees have had experience in back to the United Kingdom. The fter many years of neglect, a building the surface fleet.” Admiral at the time, RAdm Hugh Abrass plaque commemorating HMCS Halifax is currently in the Pullen, Flag Officer Atlantic Coast, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Irving Shipyard for scheduled work considered this event to be historic 1959 visit to Halifax has been re- and Fredericton and Toronto soon and designated the landing point in discovered, restored and returned will follow, according to Durrell. Dartmouth as the Queen’s Steps to the Canadian Navy. “We have been a neighbour of the and commissioned a brass plaque During an informal ceremony at Navy for 120 years. We want to to mark the event. the Maritime Command Museum make sure we do everything right, Over time, and with the develop- on Tuesday March 29, Steve Dur- so when we found this plaque, we ment of facilities in the vicinity of rell, president of Irving Shipbuild- wanted to return it to you.” the Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic), ing, presented the plaque to RAdm “I can think of no more fitting the steps were demolished and the Dave Gardam, Commander JTFA place to hold this ceremony than in plaque was removed and lost. and MARLANT. this building, and it’s a pleasure for RAdm Gardam acknowledged Irving Shipbuilding had tasked me to be here,” said RAdm Gar- the contributions of many people one of its employees to refurbish dam. Noting that the history of the who were instrumental in the re- the plaque, which had formerly Canadian Navy and before that the covery and restoration of the been located in Dartmouth but had Royal Navy dates back for many plaque. Among them was Maj Ul- been removed during a construc- years in Halifax, RAdm Gardam piano Honorio, XO of Formation tion period and was subsequently added that Irving’s connection with Construction Engineering. misplaced until Irving Shipbuild- the Navy has been both lengthy and RAdm David Gardam, Commander JTFA and MARLANT, and Steve RAdm Gardam also presented ing found it and realized its historic productive. During a recent visit to Durrell, President of Irving Shipbuilding, unveil the Queen’s Steps CNC coins to representatives from importance. New Brunswick, he observed “I plaque during a presentation ceremony at the Maritime Command Irving Shipbuilding, including To- In 2010, the Canadian Naval was reminded that Canada’s Navy Museum on March 29, 2011. ny Scallion, the craftsman who did Centennial year, Durrell informed was built in New Brunswick.” CPL FRANCIS GAUTHIER, FIS much of the restoration work. RAdm Paul Maddison that Irving Capt(N) Craig Walkington, On August 1 of that year, Her Maj- just presented the Royal Canadian The plaque, together with a had possession of the brass plaque MARLANT CNC coordinator, esty Queen Elizabeth II, accompa- Navy with her first Queen’s Colour smaller plaque outlining Irving’s and the company would like to re- gave a brief overview of the nied by His Royal Highness The and she was beginning her journey role in the restoration, will soon be turn it to the Navy in honour of its plaque’s history. Duke of Edinburgh, embarked in a home. on display on a stone foundation to centennial year. The plaque is the result of the naval barge in Halifax and crossed The naval barge landed in Dart- be located behind the Maritime “Our guys at Irving are all very Queen’s visit to Halifax in 1959. Halifax Harbour. The Queen had mouth and from there the Royal Command Museum. Fit to Battle of Skating fight the Altantic for silver

CFNES officer wears Remembering the longest Mariners compete at INSIDE mess dress campaign Pages 9-12 men’s national hockey for EXPRES test Page 3 tournament Page 15 2 TRIDENT, APRIL 18, 2011 12 Wing member commended for achievements miere bush pilots. It is presented for Bazinet and 12 Wing were able to mote Canadian interests at home Aviation award outstanding display of initiative, augment surface surveillance capa- and abroad every day,” said Colonel ingenuity and practical skills in the bilities of the Sea King helicopter, Sam Michaud, 12 Wing Command- in memory of solution of a particular challenging assisting our servicemen and women er. “I’m very pleased to see that one problem or series of problems in to more efficiently conduct training of our own from the Maritime Hel- one of Canada’s aeronautics or space activities in and operations both at home and icopter community has been recog- Canada. This will be the second abroad. nized for the outstanding work that premiere bush time that this prestigious award in The ASP system by Maj Bazinet is he and all of our members continue Canadian Aviation is granted to expected to not only enhance capa- to do. Congratulations.” pilots Maj Bazinet. bilities of Sea King helicopter func- Maj Bazinet joined the Canadian “I’m appreciative to CASI for tions, but will also provide transi- Forces in 1986, and continues to By Lt Tyrone Grande considering me for a second recog- tional experience and processes for serve at 12 Wing Shearwater in the 12 Wing PAO nition in the area of aerospace de- the Wing’s future maritime helicop- Helicopter Operational Test and aj Dwight Bazinet, a 12 Wing velopment,” said Maj Bazinet. “I ter, the CH148 Cyclone. Evaluation Facility as the A5 Tran- MShearwater member and resi- would also to thank the Air Force “Our servicemen and women pro- sitional Project Officer. dent of Halifax Regional Munici- and my Chain of Command at 12 pality, recently was selected as this Wing who have supported my ef- year’s Roméo Vachon Award re- forts for this award.” cipient for his outstanding achieve- Maj Bazinet first received the In memoriam CASI award in 1999 for inventing ments in the field of Canadian avia- brance. In 1991, the federal and writing new software for 12 By Rebecca Salloum tion. government officially recog- Wing’s procedural navigator train- Maj Dwight Bazinet sits in a Formation Safety and The award is to be presented to CH124 Sea King helicopter with nized this day as the National er, now referred to as the Baz Train- Environment Maj Bazinet by the Canadian Aero- his ASP system which includes Day of Mourning. This event er, which not only enhanced train- two laptops, an AIS/GPS, a radar nautics and Space Institute (CASI) Everyday in Canada some- has since spread to at least 80 ing for his peers, but served to initi- digitizer box, and a Nikon cam- one’s life is affected because of countries worldwide. at their Annual Conference in Mon- ate future projects to meet other era. 12 WING IMAGING workplace accidents. Unfortu- In commemoration for the treal, on the evening of Wednes- training system needs at 12 Wing. nately, these accidents can hap- workers who have been injured day, April 27. CASI has once again recognized called Augmented Surface Plot pen instantly and without warn- and killed, flags will be flown The Roméo Vachon Award was Maj Bazinet for this year’s award (ASP). By integrating his ASP ing. Workplace safety has to be at half-mast on all formation introduced in 1969 by CASI in taken seriously because acci- buildings and ships from col- for his efforts in a new system and technology into the Sea King, Maj memory of one of Canada’s pre- software that he self authored dents in the workplace can re- ours to sunset on April 28, and a sult in injury or worse, death. ceremony will be held at the The numbers are staggering, Province House at 11 a.m. The according to the Canadian Cen- ceremony, organized by the In memoriam tre for Occupational Health and Nova Scotia Federation of La- Safety, in 2009, there were a re- bour, will include guest speak- Par Rebecca Salloum véritablement acceptable est zéro. l’honneur de ceux qui ont perdu la corded 939 work-related deaths ers, wreath-laying to remember La sécurité et le respect de Toutes ces tragédies ont en com- vie et une minute de silence. Un of- (including illness, cancers, as- those who have lost their lives l’environnement à la Formation mun le fait qu’elles n’auraient pas ficier supérieur déposera une cou- bestos-related diseases and ac- and a moment of silence. A se- dû arriver. Les blessures sur le lieu ronne au nom des FMAR(A). cidents) and more than 28,000 nior military officer will lay the u Canada, chaque jour une vie de travail sont prévisibles et peu- Le Jour de deuil national, de work-related injuries. The cu- wreath on behalf of MAR- Aest touchée par un accident du vent être évitées, et c’est le message nombreuses personnes portent un mulative number of work-relat- LANT. travail. Ces accidents peuvent sur- qu’il faut passer. ruban, une épinglette ou un bras- ed deaths from 1993 to 2009 is The National Day of Mourn- 15,129. In Nova Scotia alone, ing also sees many people don- venir soudainement. La sécurité au En 1984, pour honorer les tra- sard noir par respect pour celles et 32 lives were lost due to work- ning black ribbons, pins and travail doit être prise au sérieux vailleurs blessés et morts au travail, ceux qui ont été blessés ou tués. De parce que les accidents profession- place causes. The 2010 statis- armbands in respect for those le Congrès du travail du Canada a nombreuses organisations et entre- nels peuvent provoquer des bles- tics, just recently released, re- injured and killed. Many or- désigné le 28 avril jour de souvenir. prises organisent des séminaires et sures ou pire, la mort. port the number of work-relat- ganizations and businesses will En 1991, le gouvernement fédéral a des ateliers où l’on discute de l’im- Les chiffres sont alarmants. Pour ed fatalities in Nova Scotia de- hold seminars and workshops officiellement reconnu cette jour- portance de la sécurité au travail. 2009, le Centre canadien d’hygiène creased to 21. Although a to discuss the importance of et de sécurité au travail a répertorié née Jour de deuil national. Depuis, De leur côté, le ministère de la Dé- significant decline from the workplace safety. DND and the 939 morts (des suites de maladie, l’événement s’est étendu à au fense nationale et les Forces cana- previous year, the only truly ac- CF take many measures to de cancer, de maladies provoquées moins 80 pays partout dans le diennes prennent de nombreuses ceptable standard is zero. One maintain a safe workplace en- common factor which links vironment. Through continued par l’amiante et d’accidents) et plus monde. mesures pour maintenir un envi- these accidents is the fact these awareness in the workplace, de 28000 blessures liées au travail. En l’honneur des travailleurs ronnement de travail sécuritaire. blessés et tués, les drapeaux seront Grâce à la sensibilisation perma- tragedies did not have to hap- Canadian employers and work- En tout, de 1993 à 2009, on a recen- pen. Injuries in the workplace ers can continue to take the nec- sé 15129 décès liés au travail. En mis en berne sur tous les bâtiments nente, les employeurs et les travail- et tous les navires de la Formation leurs canadiens peuvent assurer la are predictable and preventa- essary steps to ensure their 2009, en Nouvelle-Écosse seule- ble, and this is the message workplaces are safe. le 28 avril, du lever des couleurs à sécurité sur leur lieu de travail. ment, 32 personnes sont mortes which needs to be delivered. This National Day of Mourn- pour des raisons rattachées au tra- la cérémonie du crépuscule, et une En ce Jour de deuil national, rap- In 1984, to honour the working, please remember how sud- vail. Les chiffres pour 2010, qui cérémonie se tiendra à Province pelez-vous à quel point les acci- ers who were injured and killed denly accidents can happen and viennent d’être publiés, indiquent House à 11h. Cette cérémonie, or- dents peuvent survenir soudaine- on the job, the Canadian La- think about means to ensure 21 décès. Bien qu’il s’agisse là ganisée par la Nova Scotia Feder- ment et pensez aux moyens de faire bour Congress designated safety takes priority in the d’une baisse marquée par rapport à ation of Labour, comprendra des en sorte que la sécurité soit une pri- April 28 as a Day of Remem- workplace. l’année précédente, le seul nombre discours, la dépose de couronnes en orité au travail.

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Publication Reunion and event notices must be submitted by mail, fax or internet. [email protected] include the sender’s name and phone number. Schedule A notice will not be published if the event is to happen more that one year from publication date. Submissions may be edited. for 2011 January 10, 2011 — MFRC January 24, 2011 Stadacona Band Battle of our patrol team. We are also a Char- tives. Spring Garden Rd. Memorial 305 Sackville Sea Cadets February 7, 2011 — MFRC itable Organization under Revenue Public Library. February 21, 2011 — the Atlantic concert 305 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Canada.For more information, March 7, 2011 — MFRC Cancer Relay for Life Corps Sackville is currently enroll- The annual Battle of the Atlantic contact Joe MacPherson, Director, March 21, 2011 — Posting Season ing youth ages 12 to 18 in the Sea Special gala concert takes place at Pier 21 Prospect Road Citizens on Patrol This year’s Hammonds Plains, Cadet program. Learn marksman- April 4, 2011 — MFRC at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27. (Society) at [email protected]. St. Margaret’s Bay, Timberlea, April 18, 2011 — Battle of the The program will feature the Stada- Beechville and Prospect area Cana- ship, seamanship, sailing, march- Atlantic Special cona Band of Maritime Forces At- Events at the dian Cancer Relay for Life Fund- ing and more for free. Uniforms are May 2, 2011 — MFRC provided through the program at no May 16, 2011 — lantic, under the direction of LCdr public libraries raiser, will occur June 4 from 6 p.m. May 30, 2011 Ray Murray. Proceeds are in sup- until 6 a.m. This will take place at cost to the cadet or the parents. We June 13, 2011 — Family Days, MFRC port of the Camp Hill Veterans’ On Wednesday April 20 at 10 parade every Wednesday night a.m., textile artist Elinor Crosby the Sir John A MacDonald High June 27, 2011 — Memorial Garden. For ticket infor- School in Tantallon. All residents from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Lesley Tho- July 11, 2011 — MFRC will demonstrate spinning tech- mas Junior High School on Metro- July 25, 2011 — mation call 473-6620, or contact of Hammonds Plains, St. Marga- Base Public Affairs Officer Mike niques and answer your questions politan Avenue in Lower Sackville. August 8, 2011 — MFRC about the traditional art of yarn ret’s Bay, Timberlea, Beechville August 22, 2011 — Back To School Bonin at 721-1968. and Prospect area are encouraged to Parents are also invited to drop by — MFRC making. Alderney Gate Public Li- September 5, 2011 attend. We are especially hoping any time after 7 p.m. For further in- September 19, 2011 — Home Bursaries for students brary formation please contact 864- Improvement that members of the Defence Team The Nova Scotia Naval Officers’ On Thursday April 21 at 2 p.m., 1001. October 3, 2011 — MFRC dust off your posh frock and best will form relay teams. There will be October 17, 2011 Association (NSNOA) offers two music by local talent, a victory lap, October 31, 2011 — Remembrance hat and celebrate the upcoming 615(Bluenose) RCACS bursaries of $1500 apiece to stu- BBQs, free food and treats. We Special Royal Wedding. Enjoy tea and 615(Bluenose)Royal Canadian dents. For more information about hope to raise $80,000 this year for November 14, 2011 — MFRC, Holi- treats, watch video footage of past Air Cadet Squadron is enrolling day Shopping the bursaries and students’ eligibil- cancer research. For registration royal weddings, try your hand at youth age12 to 18 years. If you are November 28, 2011 ity, go to www.nsnoa.ca or call information please call Elizabeth December 12, 2011 — Year End our Royal Wedding trivia contest interested in learning more about NSNOA Bursary Trust Chairman Hessian at 835-0211 or email ehes- Review, MFRC and more. Registration required. flying, leadership, sports, music, Guy Chauvin at 902-477-9474. [email protected] On Tuesday April 26 at 7 p.m. and many more exciting activities, Volunteer with Prospect there will be a presentation titled Events at the Maritime step up to the challenge and join Road Citizens on Patrol Constellations: Stars and Sky Sto- Museum of the Atlantic 615 Squadron. We parade every (Society) ries, suitable for families and all ag- On Tuesday May 3 at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday evening from 6:15 to es. David Chapman will tell you The Prospect Road Citizens on join Dr. Scott Cunningham of 9:15p.m. at the Stadacona Drill how to find some key stars and con- Patrol (Society)works under the su- Coastal Adventures, Atlantic Can- Shed (Building S14, CFB Halifax), stellations and hear the stories be- Editor: Virginia Beaton pervision of the RCMP Tantallon ada’s foremost sea kayaking oper- main entrance at the corner of Al- hind them. Presented by amateur [email protected] Office. Members act as eyes and ation, as he describes the transfor- mon and Gottingen St. in Halifax. astronomers from the Royal As- (902) 427-4235, fax (902) 427-4238 ears by patrolling our community mations that he has witnessed over For more information about 615 tronomical Society of Canada Squadron, go to http://www.ca- Public Relations Specialist: as a kind of mobile Neighborhood his years of exploring our coast in (RASC) Halifax Centre. Registra- Watch. Our members receive train- both canoes and kayaks. We would dets.net/atl/615air/, call (902) 721- Benjamin J. DeLong tion required. Bedford Public Li- ing from the RCMP and we are like you and your family to become 8202 or visit us any Wednesday at [email protected] brary. equipped with two-way radios to part of our Museum family. 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eb. 25 marked an important Fmilestone for HMCS Corner Brook and her ship’s company on the long journey to CFB Esquimalt. On this day she made her way through the Panama Canal and found herself in the unfamiliar wa- ters of the Pacific. While at sea, Corner Brook was tasked with a busy and demanding schedule, however still managed to qualify six new members into the proud dolphin wearing community. Lt(N) Poul Mathiesen, a MARS officer, was awarded his dolphins after completing his basic submarine qualification requirements on On Mar. 20, 2011, HMCS Corner Brook transits under the Puente de Mar. 11. Born in St. John’s, NL, Lt las Americas (Bridge of the Americas) in Panama, on her way to operations in the Pacific. Corner Brook left Halifax on January 30, 2011. Posted to Victoria? (N) Mathiesen joined the Navy as CONTRIBUTED an officer in the Reserves and decided to become a submariner after CALL TOLL FREE OR EMAIL ME TODAY topping the Above Water Warfare Course. • HHT relocation kit sent to you by email Originally from Montmagny • Québec, Lt(N) Éric Isabelle re- DND-IRP Approved Agent ceived his set of dolphins on March • 23 years of relocating DND families 13. Lt(N) Isabelle, also a MARS officer, looked at a career in submarines for his next challenge after sailing with the surface fleet for a [email protected] number of years. LS Michael “To- 1-800-663-2121 ny” Hamilton also received his www.victoriarelocation.com qualification and dolphins on the RE/MAX CAMOSUN • (205) 744-3301 • 24 hours same day. He was born and raised Peter Lindsay Serving the Needs of Military Families Since 1987 in Fredericton, New Brunswick and enrolled in the Navy as a Ma- rine Engineer. Come see what’s new for Fall! MS Dennis Manke, a Naval Weapon Technician and LS Darrell Read, a Naval Electronics Tactical Technician, received their dolphins Pennsylvania House on March 28. MS Manke, a native dining now at Gallery1. of Mississauga Ontario, joined the submarines after completing the Basic Submarine Qualification Course (BSQ) in January 2010. LS Read, also from Ontario, was born in Toronto, finished his BSQ in Ju- ly 2010 and came down to join the submarine service. Last but not least, Lt(N) Mat- thew Keeling, a Nova Scotian from Sydney joined the submarine community on the West Coast after completing the BSQ in July 2010. He set sail onboard Corner Brook at the beginning of March and after a few weeks of hard work received his qualification on March 29. Lt (N) Keeling is also a MARS officer who is proud to be wearing his new set of well-deserved dolphins. Ask about our special military discount! Corner Brook continues to rule the seas as she makes her way to- *Military ID required. wards her destination. She will continue to qualify new members into our growing family as her and 60 HIGHFIELD PARKDRIVEDARTMOUTH, NOVA SCOTIA her crew count down the days until TEL: (902) 466-5552 “throw for one” is heard alongside www.gallery1furniture.com in CFB Esquimalt. DOLPHIN CODE 38 CANADA’S FURNITURE RETAILER OF THE YEAR 6 TRIDENT, APRIL 18, 2011 41st federal election – 41eme élection fédérale – voting by CF electors vote des électeurs des FC

By Maj Rod Doucet by CFB Halifax will be opened are: Par Maj Rod Doucet détermine la circonscription dans I Bureau de scrutin Shearwater– Navy Liaison Officer, Elections 18–20 April from 0900–1500 and Officier de liaison de la marine pour laquelle votre vote sera compté. édifice SH251, QG de la 12e Es- Canada 21 April from 0830-1130. Élections Canada Pendant une période électorale, cadre, salle 106; 18 avril 2011 du- I Stadacona Polling station - Stad toute modification apportée à votre rant les heures suivantes: 09h00 – On March 26, writs ordering the Gym, Bldg S-24, room 106; 18–20 Le 26 mars 2011, les actes judi- adresse de DRH entrent en vigueur 15h00. Ce bureau de scrutin sera si- 41st federal election were issued, April from 0900–1500 and 21 April ciaires ordonnant la 41ème élection 14 jours après le jour du scrutin civ- tué au Manège militaire du Parc sending Canadian voters to the from 0830 - 1130. fédérale ont été décrétés, envoyant il. Victoria, Sidney; 19 avril 2011 du- polls on May 2, 2011. I Dockyard Polling Station – Fleet les électeurs canadiens aux bu- Prenez notes des endroits, heures rant les heures suivantes: 10h00 – As a CF elector, you vote under Gym, Bldg D-216, room 202; 18 – reaux de scrutin le 2 mai 2011. et dates suivants durant lesquels les 14h00. Ce bureau de scrutin sera si- the Special Voting Rules (SVR) of 19 April from 0900–1600, 20 April En tant qu’électeur des Forces bureaux de scrutin seront ouverts tué à la 144ème Escadrille du génie the Canada Elections Act. You can from 1200–1600 and 21 April 2011 canadiennes (FC), vous votez en pour les unités supportées par la de construction de Pictou; et 20 av- vote if you are a Canadian citizen from 0900 – 1200. vertu des Règles électorales spé- BFC Halifax: ril 2011 durant les heures sui- and at least 18 years old. To vote at ciales (RES) de la Loi électorale du 18-20 avril 2011 durant les vantes: 10h00 – 14h00. Ce bureau I 12 Wing Polling Station - 12 your unit’s polling station, you Wing HQ, Bldg SH251, room 106; Canada. Vous pouvez voter à une heures suivantes: 09h00 – 15h00, et de scrutin sera situé au 1er Batail- must be a member of the Regular 18 April from 0900-1500. élection fédérale si vous êtes ci- 21 avril 2000 de 08h30 – 11h30. lon The Nova Scotia Highlanders, Force, or a member of the Reserve toyen canadien et êtes âgé d’au I Bureau de scrutin Stadaconna- Truro. Mobile polling station will be lo- Force on full-time training or ser- moins 18 ans le jour du scrutin civ- édifice S-24, salle 106 du Gymnase À votre arrivée au bureau de cated at Victoria Park Armouries, vice. il. Pour voter à un bureau de scrutin Stadaconna, BFC Halifax; 18-20 scrutin, le scrutateur vérifiera si Sydney;19 April from 1000-1400. As a CF elector, you completed a situé dans votre unité, vous devez avril 2011 durant les heures sui- votre nom figure sur la liste électo- Mobile polling station will be lo- Statement of Ordinary Residence êtreun membre de la Force régu- vantes: 09h00 - 15h00, et 21 avril rale de votre unité et si vous avez cated at 144 Airfield Engineering (SOR) to be entitled to vote. The lière ou un membre de la Force de 2011 de 08h30 – 11h30. rempli une DRH. address you gave on this form de- Flight, Pictou; and 20 April from réserve à l’instruction ou en service Le scrutateur vous remettra une termines your electoral district. 1000-1400. Mobile polling station à temps plein ou en service actif. I Bureau de scrutin de l’Arsenal - enveloppe extérieure et vous de- During an election period, any will be located at 1 Nova Scotia Comme électeur des FC, vous édifice D-216, salle 202 (salle de mandera d’inscrire, au verso, en changes made to your SOR address Highlanders, Truro. avez rempli une Déclaration de ré- conférence) du Gymnase de l’Ar- lettres moulées, votre nom, votre will not take effect until 14 days af- At the polling station, the Depu- sidence habituelle (DRH) afin senal, BFC Halifax; 18-19 avril du- numéro de matricule (NM), le nom ter the civilian polling day. ty Returning Officer (DRO) will d’être admissible au vote postal par rant les heures suivantes: 09h00 – et le code de votre circonscription Polling Stations: make sure that your name is on the bulletin de vote spécial en vertu des 16h00, 20 avril 2011 de 12h00 – 16h00, et 21 avril 2011 de 09h00 – The locations, times and dates list of electors for your unit and that RES pour les électeurs de FC. See ÉLECTION / Page 7 during which service polling sta- L’adresse inscrite sur ce formulaire 12h00. tions applicable to units supported See ELECTION / Page 7 LAWYERS - AVOCATS English/Français Criminal Law Family Law Civil Litigation (902) 492·7000 483·3080 (after hours) TOM SINGLETON 6169 Quinpool Rd, Suite 221, Halifax NS B3L 4P8 Fees reduced 25% for

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For more information contact MS Chris White @ 471-3613 or www.ﬂ eetclubatlantic.ca TRIDENT, APRIL 18, 2011 7 Veterans’ columbarium offers honour in repose By The Last Post Fund The Last Post Fund Nova Scotia Branch in addition to administering ost who served in Canada’s the Veterans Affairs Canada Fu- Mmilitary forces, including the neral and Burial Program and their Reserve Forces, the Merchant Na- own Special Grave Marking pro- vy, and the Royal Canadian Mount- gram, also owns and operates the ed Police (RCMP), are already Veterans’ Columbarium which is aware of the many places across located at the Fairview Lawn Cem- Canada where generals now lie at etery, located in Halifax just inside rest with privates, those with deco- the Windsor Street entrance. It is rations lie at rest beside those with- here where the cremated remains of out battle acclaim and wealthy men veterans and a loved one are placed and women lie at rest with the pen- in a niche for final resting. The co- niless. These are the fields of hon- lumbarium offers the following ad- our and columbaria that are operat- vantages to those who may be con- ed by the Last Post Fund to provide templating the arrangements he or a final resting place for our veterans she may wish to make now for to be with their comrades. peace of mind purposes: Many, however, are not aware • Very competitively priced with that these unique and beautiful rest- the option to pay fully at purchase ing places also allow the option to date or on a time basis. The Last Post Fund Nova Scotia Branch owns and operates the Veterans’ Columbarium which is located include an additional family mem- • Central location easily accessi- at the Fairview Lawn Cemetery, located in Halifax just inside the Windsor Street entrance. It is here where ber when you are making your final ble for family and friends to pay the cremated remains of veterans and a loved one are placed in a niche for final resting. arrangements, and that columbaria their respects. CONTRIBUTED niches are able to be purchased by • Niche includes opening and • Purchases will help provide For more information, please toll free 1-800-565-4777, or send currently serving members of the closing cost plus the engraving and funding for other Last Post Fund contact the Last Post Fund Nova mail to 7105 Chebucto Road, Hali- CF and the RCMP. perpetual care. initiatives. Scotia Branch at 902-455-5283 or fax, NS. B3L 4W8. Election Élection continued from / Page 6 continued from / Page 6 (tel que sur votre DRH) et le nom de votre you have completed an SOR form. unité. Vous devrez ensuite signer l’enve- After handing you an outer envelope, the loppe extérieure, attestant que vous êtes ad- Let my DRO will ask you to print your name, your Ser- missible au vote, que vous n’avez pas encore vice No, (SN), your electoral district’s name voté et que vous ne voterez pas une autre fois and code, and your unit’s name on the back on à cette élection. the envelope. You will then sign the outer en- Après s’être assuré que votre déclaration velope to declare that you are qualified to vote, est bien remplie, le scrutateur vous remettra: Experience have not yet voted and will not vote again dur- I Un bulletin de vote en blanc; ing this election. I Une enveloppe intérieure; After making sure that your declaration is I L’enveloppe extérieure que vous avez sig- properly completed, the DRO will give you the née; following: I Une liste des candidats, tournée à la page work for you! 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By Benjamin J. DeLong Trident Staff wo young children were saved Tfrom a house fire in Kentville on Feb. 9. CFB Halifax firefighter and 20-year volunteer firefighter for Kentville Fire Department, Brian Saunders, responded to the emergency call along with others from the department. “There were a whole lot of other contributing factors that played in- to those kids being saved,” said Saunders. That was the night of Kentville Fire Department’s annual meeting, which had the firefighters in the hall, ready to go. “We had two motor vehicle accidents during that meeting,” which lengthened the meeting. “If we didn’t have those we would have been sitting at home, and I would have had to drive to the fire hall, get a crew, then go to the house.” They quickly responded to the call that a nearby house was on fire. When Saunders got to the house Brian Saunders, CFB Halifax firefighter and 20-year volunteer firefighter for Kentville Fire Department, responded to a Feb. 9 emergency call he saw a man who was badly along with others from the department. Thanks to their efforts, two young children were saved from a house fire. burned being taken care of by BENJAMIN J. DELONG, TRIDENT STAFF neighbours. The house had two levels; the fire broke out in the kitchen Grease fires are common, said in our fire district. We try to teach ceive between 350 and 400 calls a ton of motor vehicle accidents. on the bottom floor. Saunders stuck Saunders, and the key is education. them everything from grease fires year. The population is growing, Even just little fender benders. But his head into an open window after “We do fire prevention week, and to fire drills.” said Saunders, and they put in a we don’t get many big fires like hearing a child screaming from the school programs in all the schools Kentville Fire Department re- new highway, “which amounts to a this.” inside. He couldn’t see anything but black smoke, but he told the child to get on the ground. Another firefighter went into the house to Posted to Ottawa on IR? lift the three-year-old boy to Saun- Don’t want to spend your posting in a hotel? ders at the window. A one-year-old There is a solution that is worry-free for your entire stay. Metro’s Largest Selection of Wine Kits baby girl was safe in her room with Come in and check out our selection: the door shut, sleeping in her crib, Experience life in the nation’s • En Premier • Cru Select • Cellar Classic • Grand Cru despite the sounding smoke alarm. capital in a new fully-furnished • Vino del Vida • Heritage • Brew House “That was excellent,” said Saun- condo in central Ottawa with a great % ders of the closed bedroom door, view, access to everything you need 10 www.ubru.ca “because if the door wasn’t shut she and all utilities included. OFF 5528 Kaye St., Halifax probably would have had smoke in- Wine 454-UBRU(8278) halation.” Toll Free 1-866-454-8278 After four and a half minutes Phone: 613-248-1814 or E-mail: [email protected] Beer Kits (Across from the Hydrostone Market) since their arrival, the Kentville Fire Department rescued both of the children from the basement apartment. The cause of the fire, as was told to Saunders, was a grease pan left unattended. When the man of the house saw the fire, he tried to take the pan out of the house, but hot oil spilled onto him, giving him second and third degree burns on his chest, arms, and legs. The wom- an of the house left, and the man tried to get the children out, but “he didn’t have the physical strength to get the kid out of the window,” said Saunders. “When he grabbed that pot, it changed the whole outcome of everything: it spread the fire in the kitchen area so they couldn’t get out of there, and he got burned.” Saunders suggested that the ideal response would be to leave the pot of oil and get everyone outside first. Having a fire extinguisher in the home can also knock most of the fire down in such a situation. The man was pulled from the basement window by bystanders across the street before the fire department arrived. The man was rushed by ambulance to the Kent- ville Hospital where he was incu- bated and stabilized until he could be sent to a Halifax hospital to be treated. The second floor of the house was not damaged, and no one else was injured. “I was up all night,” said Saun- ders, “and my head was spinning thinking, what if you weren’t able to get them out of the house. I can’t even remember the last time since we’ve had a close call like this with kids involved: it’s been that long.” TRIDENT, APRIL 18, 2011 9 Battle of the Atlantic The longest single campaign of the Second World War

By CPO1 Patrick Devenish Operational Training Coord – HCM DMTE

he Battle of the Atlantic, the Tlongest single campaign of the Second World War, became a defining moment in time for Canada. When it was all over, the world had returned to some sort of sense of normalcy but not until after the loss of 784 German U-boats with 28,000 crewmen as well as 2,603 Allied merchant ships and 175 Na- val vessels along with 40,000 lives including 26,000 civilians. “To the casual observer, World War II was won on land, but the key to victory was actually the Battle of the Atlantic. It was control of the It was control of the seas that allowed the Allies to fight on the land. seas that allowed the Allies to fight DND on the land in Europe and in the air.” This from Mac Johnston in his ing: ammunition, guns, radar sets, Volunteer Reserve and the Royal latest book, Corvettes Canada. rifles, synthetic rubbers, and ve- Canadian Navy Reserve which was “The Battle of the Atlantic was neers which used that brand new in- made up of merchant seamen, and the dominating factor all through vention, plastic, to coat items for finally the British Columbia Fish- the War…the only thing that ever preservation. erman’s Reserve. really frightened me during the war For Canada and Canadians, the On Sept. 16, 1939, less than a was the U-boat peril.” This postwar Battle of the Atlantic began in the week after Canada’s declaration of comment by Winston Churchill is evening hours of Sept. 3 1939 with and entry into war, the first convoy, in his memoirs. He further stated the sinking of the British passenger HX1 departed Halifax carrying war that not only did the convoys deliv- liner SS Athenia by U-30 just north material and food. The 18 ships es- er war materials to fight the enemy of Ireland. Of the 1300 passengers, corted by HMC ships Saguenay but they also supplied the basic ne- 113 lost their lives including four and St. Laurent would be the first of cessities of life to provide for the Canadians. One of those, Margaret more than 25, 000 merchant vessels Not only did the convoys deliver war materials to fight the enemy, but population of Great Britain. Aside Hayworth, a 10-year-old from Ha- to sail the North Atlantic under they also supplied the basic necessities of life to provide for the pop- from foodstuffs, what did Canada milton, Ontario was touted as Can- RCN escort. ulation of Great Britain. produce that needed to be shipped ada’s first war casualty. Though Prewar planning saw the Cana- DND to the front? Canada was now officially on a war dian government order eight mod- rio, and Athabaskan’s sinking in War, they had pretty much re- Unknown to most Canadians, footing, it would be Sept. 10 when a ern destroyers of their successful April 1944 is described in the book mained mothballed. This was like- Canadian industry and more spe- declaration of war came out of Ot- Tribal class from the British. Due Unlucky Lady. The last four Trib- ly the reason for Buxton being cifically, Canadians produced four tawa. to production delays and higher als built after the war were Atha- quickly pulled into Reserve as a destroyers, 70 frigates, 123 cor- Within hours of receiving the or- priorities, only four were delivered baskan II, Micmac, Cayuga and training vessel after her boilers vettes, 122 minesweepers, 398 der to commence hostilities follow- to the RCN during the war with the Nootka. blew in 1943. These vessels were merchant vessels, the Park Steam- ing the German invasion of Poland last four being constructed in Cana- In President Roosevelt’s and referred to as the Town class de- ship Company so that all Canadian and subsequent declaration of war dian shipyards at war’s end. The Prime Minister Churchill’s Lend stroyers. merchant shipping fell under one by France and England, U-30’s four wartime Tribals were HMC Lease, or ships for land deal, the Early on, a project was envi- umbrella; 3,600 specialized craft Captain made the fateful call. ships Haida, Huron, Iroquois and British Navy received 50 aging de- sioned in England for a class of ship (landing craft, motor torpedo boats At the outbreak of war, though Athabaskan I. Each of these ships stroyers from the US Navy in return that could be built in small remote etc), 4,000 trucks each week; 450 expansion plans were in place, was involved to some degree in ev- for land leases in British colonies. shipyards: the birth of the corvette. armoured vehicles each week, and Canada’s Navy comprised 13 ves- ery major operation in the Atlantic The RCN initially took over six but (Or as Winston Churchill called 4,000 military aircraft, from Har- sels; six relatively modern de- including the D-Day landings and this was later increased to eight. It them, the cheap and nasties.) The vard trainers to Avro Lancaster stroyers, five minesweepers and the sinking of the German Battle is not so much that the ships were initial 10 built were for the Royal bombers each year. two training vessels with a standing cruiser Scharnhorst. 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By CPO1 Patrick Devenish Operational Training Coord, HCM DMTE HMCS Fraser On June 25, 1940 HMC Ships Fraser and Restigouche were or- dered to stand off the French coast in the Bay of Biscay to evacuate civilians caught in the mass exodus following the German invasion of France. In the melee, Fraser collided with the RN cruiser HMS Cal- cutta severing Fraser just forward of her bridge. Fraser sank along with 47 of her ship’s company and 19 of Calcutta’s crew. Sunday service at sea. HMCS Bras d’Or DND In the early morning hours of October 19, 1940, HMCS Bras d’Or and her crew of 40 simply disappeared during a rather nasty storm in the Gulf of St Lawrence. Speculation is that she sank due to damage suffered during a grounding the day before combined with upper deck icing caused by freez- ing sleet. A naval convoy during the Battle of the Atlantic. HMCS Margaree DND On the evening of October 20, 1940, as the sole escort for a westbound convoy, HMCS Margaree inexplicably turned into the path of the lead freighter while the convoy was 400 miles off the Irish coast. HMCS Shawinigan was sunk on the night of November 24, 1944. DND The freighter’s bow cut Margaree in half at the bridge with the forward end sinking immediately and the stern section sinking overnight. Of the 142 crewmembers lost that night, ironically, 86 were survivors of Fraser’s sinking four months earlier. HMCS Otter On the morning of March 26, 1941, HMCS Otter, while awaiting the arrival of a British submarine off Sambro Head mysteriously and very quickly burned to the water line. Though most of the ship’s company made it into the water and 22 survive, 19 more crewmembers were lost or succumbed to exposure. It is later determined that a Operations Plotting Room at Naval Service Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario in December 1943. generator fire quickly ignited the DND wooden hulled vessel turning it in- The Battle of the Atlantic, the longest single campaign of the Second World War, became a defining moment in time for Canada. HMCS Weyburn struck a mine midship port side on the morning of February 22, 1943. DND to an inferno. HMCS Charlottetown DND At the morning watch change- HMCS Levis over on September 11, 1942, While escorting convoy SC-44 HMCS Charlottetown quickly HMCS Ottawa HMCS Louisburg HMCS Weyburn HMCS Guysborough HMCS Esquimalt in the early morning of September sank after two torpedoes from On the night of September 13, The corvette HMCS Louisburg On the morning of February 22, casualties in the water and on Wivern’s upper torpedo from U-667 sinking, quite literally by eye- Just after suppertime on March 17, 1945 Late in the evening of April 15, 1945 while 19, 1941, HMCS Levis was struck U-517 punctured her starboard 1942 and just before turning over carries the unique distinction of be- 1943, shortly after taking up station decks. Eventually, Wivern was towed to Gibral- witness accounts, in seconds. The only survivors after a fuelling stop in the Azores, HMCS conducting minesweeping and anti-subma- by a torpedo, port side, forward of side. Charlottetown had been run- escort duties of convoy ON 127 in ing the only RCN vessel lost to ene- on the port side of convoy MKS 8 tar with 68 members of Weyburn’s ship’s com- were the 63 men on the upper decks attending to the Guysborough was struck by a torpedo fired rine patrols off Halifax harbour, HMCS Es- the bridge fired from U-74 off the ning ahead of convoy SQ 35 sailing mid Atlantic, the destroyer HMCS my aircraft. On the evening of Feb- taking supplies to North Africa, pany, nine fewer than she had before the mine survivors of a ship in the convoy, which had just from U-878. With no injuries and damage quimalt was torpedoed and sunk off Sambro east coast of Greenland. Survivors from Quebec City to Sydney at the Ottawa was hit in the bow by a tor- ruary 6, 1943, while escorting a HMCS Weyburn struck a mine mid- strike. struck an underwater mine. In all, 30 of Regina’s confined to the stern area, damage control Island by U-190 with the loss of 44 of her ship’s company were lost. were picked up by sister ships May- time and this whole spectacle took pedo fired by U-91. Initially, there convoy out of Gibraltar to carry ship port side laid by U-118 a few HMCS St. Croix parties stopped the ingress of water even ship’s company. Striking her stern on, the flower and Agassiz, but Levis lost place right in front of the residents was some thought that the ship may supplies to the Allied armies fight- weeks earlier. Though the initial in- HMCS Alberni though the ship was dead in the water. Un- torpedo obliterated the entire aft end of the 18 of her ship’s company. Taken of Cap-Chat, Quebec. Miraculous- be saved but roughly 15 minutes ing in North Africa, Louisburg was spection suggested the ship could On the evening of September 20, 1943, fortunately, 45 minutes later, U-878 fired an- ship and it sank in less than four minutes. into tow by Mayflower, she sank ly, only ten of her ship’s company later, U-91 fired another torpedo struck on her port side by a torpedo be saved, several internal bulk- HMCS St Croix became the first Allied victim Just after the lunchtime pipe Hands to Dinner on other torpedo into Guysborough, causing her Though several aircraft overflew the area later that same afternoon. were lost with the other 55 being into Ottawa, stbd side midship launched from marauding Italian heads gave way and she sank of the new German torpedo; the GNAT (short August 21, 1944 and while transiting the English to sink in short order. Only 2 sailors were lost and two minesweepers passed within two picked up by her consort, Clayoqu- which cut the ship in half. Aside aircraft. Only 48 of her crew of 88 quickly. Still tethered to HMS Wiv- for German Naval Acoustic Torpedo) fired by Channel near the Isle of Wight, HMCS Alberni was but in the 19 hours following until their res- miles, it was only after being in the water HMCS Windflower ot. Ironically, more than half of from 119 of her own crew, also lost were picked up with, once again ern which had come alongside to U-305 southeast of Greenland. By the time the struck on her port side aft by an acoustic torpedo cue the next day, 49 more succumbed to their more than six hours that survivors were res- While escorting convoy SC 58 Charlottetown’s casualties were were 6 RN and 22 merchant seaman Louisburg’s own depth charges take on casualties of the initial ex- convoy reached Liverpool, just one survivor of from U-480. Sinking in less than 20 seconds, most injuries or exposure. cued by another minesweeper, Sarnia. Esqui- the morning of December 7, 1941, due to her own depth charges ex- picked up from sinking ships over killing many crewmembers in the plosion, Weyburn’s own depth the ship’s company of 149 survived after HMS of her off-watch crew was lost, a total of 59. For the malt has the dubious honour of being the last HMCS Windflower collided with ploding as she sank. the days leading up to Ottawa’s de- water as she sank. charges exploded leading to more Inchen, assigned to pick up survivors, was her- survivors, two RN Motor Torpedo boats returning RCN vessel lost to enemy action in the Sec- the Dutch freighter Zypenburg in mise. self sunk two days later. from a strike on German merchant shipping res- ond World War. Ironically, less than one cued 31 survivors. heavy fog off the Grand Banks. HMCS Chedebucto month later, on May 12, U-190 would be es- Though Zypenburg remained be- corted into Bay Bulls, NL by HMC Ships Early on the morning of October 21, 1943, HMCS Skeena hind rescuing survivors, Windflow- Victroiaville and Thorlock and on June 4, HMCS Chedebucto collided with the British ca- While sitting out a storm at anchor off Iceland’s er lost 23 of her ship’s company. 1945 into St John’s as a war prize. ble layer Lord Kelvin in heavy fog near Rimous- rocky west coast on October 25, 1944, HMCS HMCS Spikenard ki. Though only one crewmember of Chedebuc- Skeena dragged her anchor grounding on the rocky While escorting convoy SC 67 to was lost, the incident brought to light the bottom. Gale force winds of over 100 mph and con- south of Iceland, late in the evening gravely serious training shortcomings and woe- fusion surrounding an Abandon Ship order lead to on February 10, 1942, HMCS fully inadequate experience held by many RCN the deaths of 15 of Skeena’s ship’s company. Spikenard and the Norwegian officers and seaman as they are rushed into harm’s way. HMCS Shawinigan freighter Heina were both struck by On the night of November 24, 1944 after escort- torpedoes fired from U-136. Spike- HMCS Athabaskan ing the passenger ferry Burgeo into Port-aux-Bas- nard received two hits in quick suc- ques, HMCS Shawinigan was torpedoed and sunk cession, which caused her to sink in On the night of April 28-29, 1944, the destroyers HMC Ships Haida and Athabaskan by U-1228. Shawinigan’s CO had opted to wait off under four minutes. The loss was the coast for Burgeo’s departure the following not discovered until the next morn- chased down two German destroyers patrolling the French coast near Brest France. Early in the morning so it was not until Burgeo’s arrival in Syd- ing and HMS Gentian found just ney two days later that the corvette was noticed eight survivors. morning of April 29, a torpedo from one of the German ships struck Athabaskan’s port side. missing. The entire crew of 91 was lost as the torpe- HMCS Racoon After the ship lost power and slowed, a second do struck Shawinigan stern-on causing her to sink quickly. Just after midnight on September explosion, suspected to be Athabaskan’s aft 7, 1942, while escorting convoy QS magazine, doomed the ship causing her to sink in under three minutes. Haida picked up 44 sur- HMCS Clayoquot Commissionaires 33 from Quebec City to Sydney, On Christmas Eve 1944 after an inbound Liberty HMCS Raccoon disappeared after vivors but of the rest of the ship’s company, 128 were lost and 86 taken prisoner. Ship reported striking a mine off Sambro Head, being hit by two torpedoes from HMCS Clayoquot was sent out to investigate and U-165 near Cap des Rosiers on Nova Scotia HMCS Valleyfield in turn was struck in the stern by a torpedo from Quebec’s Gaspe peninsula. The en- Late in the evening of May 6, 1944 after turn- U-806. The ensuing explosion caused the loss of tire crew of 37 was never seen eight of Clayoquot’s ship’s company. Amazingly, again. The loss of several more ing over westbound convoy ONM 243 to the Western Local Escort Group south of Clayoquot’s CO LCdr Craig Campbel and U-806’s remembers all veterans and, ships in the next few months led to Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula, HMCS Val- CO Klaus Hornbostel would become lifelong the Canadian government closing friends after the war. the St Lawrence River to overseas leyfield was torpedoed by U-548, breaking in shipping. From 1943 onwards, all half and sinking in less than four minutes. Of the HMCS Trentonian especially on May 1, further transportation was done by 125 men lost that night, it is suspected that near- ly half of them made it off the ship but suc- On the afternoon of February 22, 1945, while es- rail until war’s end. The Canadian corting convoy BTC 76 from Antwerp to the public was not made aware of the cumbed to exposure in the confusion as the remainder of the Escort Group divided their time Thames estuary, HMCS Trentonian was struck aft those who served in the Battle of the St Lawrence until after on the stbd side by a torpedo fired from U-1004 the war though local residents between looking for survivors and hunting the now long gone U-548. with the loss of six members of the ship’s com- along the Quebec’s south shore pany. Though not the last RCN vessel, Trentonian were constantly reminded. HMCS Regina would be the last corvette sunk during the Second Battle of the Atlantic. On the evening of August 8, 1944 as the lone World War. escort of a re-supply convoy to the Normandy coast, HMCS Regina was struck by an acoustic 12 TRIDENT, APRIL 18, 2011 Battle of the Atlantic Stadacona Band to play annual BOA concert

By PO2 Marcellin Breault Stadacona Band of Maritime Forces Atlantic

he Stadacona Band will per- Tform at Pier 21 on April 27 for the Battle of the Atlantic celebra- tions. The program will feature traditional military marches and hits from ABBA and Glee. Additional- ly the Stadacona Band will premiere The Things That I Love, a rock tune composed by PO2 Larry Bjornson in honour of all the men and women in uniform who have served overseas. This concert, the 13th annual Battle of the Atlantic Gala, takes place at 7 p.m. in the Heritage Hall. Tickets are available either from Mike Bonin at 721-1968, or at the PSP kiosk. All proceeds go to the Veterans memorial Garden at Camp Hill Veterans Hospital. After celebrating the Canadian Naval Centennial with countless events across Canada, the Stadaco- na Band is back to its regular duties Under the direction of LCdr Ray Murray (front row, first on left), Commanding Officer and Director of Music, the Stadacona Band will play the of supporting MARLANT. Here is 13th annual Battle of the Atlantic Gala on Wednesday April 27. a quick snapshot of what the Stada- FIS cona Band has done thus far in 2011. the band sent Navy swag (Frisbees, The Stadacona Band holds in its dets Tri-Service Honour Band. in Paris, a fundraising event for the We kicked off our 2011 concert rubber bands, etc.) into the crowd. mandate the role of support for all This was a great opportunity for the Valley Regional Hospital Founda- season with the annual school con- Towards the end of the perform- military musical needs, including young musicians to sit in with the tion. cert tour. Over the course of several ance PO1 Joseph Bonvie dazzled the support of cadets and young professionals and learn a few If you are interested in learning weeks, the band visited more than the youngsters with his prowess on people. The band performed in two tricks. more about the Stadacona Band or 20 schools all across the Maritimes. the xylophone in the tune Sparks, combined concerts, the first with On April 9, the dance band would like to catch us live, you can The band performed for all ages, with tempo markings of Fast and the Nova Scotia Youth Wind En- drawn from members of the Stada- check out our website at: kindergarten through senior high Ridiculously Fast. semble and the second with the Ca- cona Band performed An Evening www.stadband.ca. school students. Such an age gap re- quires a diverse repertoire which the band easily displayed. PO2 Raef Wilson provided button pop- ping laughter in his rendition of Ba- nanaphone, where PO2 Wilson claims he has in his possession the latest military technology, a ba- nanaphone. Newly promoted PO2 Brad Da- vidge and PO2 Krisann Crowell CFB Halifax C&POs’ Mess Sea King Club sent the kids into a frenzy when www.cfbhalifaxcpomess.com 12 Wing Shearwater they sang the hits from the TV sen- Battle of the Atlantic PO Box 148 sation Glee. Afterwards the band Featuring Special Blend Shearwater, NS B0J 3A0 performed their rendition of the Sunday, May 1 720-1091 Austin Powers theme, Soul Bossa 1-5 p.m. Offi ce hours Mon-Fri 7:30am-3pm Nova, in which PO2 Omar Bergs- son showcased his improvisation Waverley Legion Branch 90 Vimy Legion, Br. 27 skills. During PO2 Bergsson’s solo 2234 Rocky Lake Drive 6158 Almon St. Waverley, NS B2R 1R4 Halifax, NS B3K 1V1 Ph: 860-2144; fax: 860-1588 429-6336 Thurs wings 5-7 pm May 1 – live entertainment Campaign Fri fi sh & chip dinner New members welcome 11am-1:30pm continued from / Page 9 D-Day Parade Sun, Aug 21 Caen Legion, Br. 164 1341 Main Road Canadian crews, it was soon real- Atlantic Chief & POs’ Association Eastern Passage, NS B3G 1M4 ized the British could not man them PO Box 3533 DEPS [email protected] so turned over as RCN vessels Dartmouth, NS B2W 5G4 465-3700 were: Windflower, Trillium, Hepat- 420-0370 Sun-Fri open at noon ica, Arrowhead, Snowberry, Eye- Offi ce hours Sat open 10 am bright, Mayflower, Spikenard, Fen- Mon, Wed, Fri 9-11:30am Hall for rental nel and Bittersweet. 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Records from the German New members welcome www.fl eetclubatlantic.ca Navy indicate the typical RCN sail- Lots of events happening Battle of the Atlantic or to be an admirable yet formida- Fellowship Reception ble foe. The Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund May 1, noon-4pm Canadian units of the RCN and ffailingailing PO Box 505, Stn. “B” Following ceremonies and parade, RCAF destroyed 52 Axis subma- Ottawa, ON open to all members and guests, rines with 32 of these being cred- K1P 5P6 retired members & veterans ited in whole or in part to Canadian Head Offi ce: Naval vessels and 20 to RCAF 1-888-557-8777 Earl Francis Spryfi eld Memorial oversea patrol aircraft based out of 0900-1600 (Mon-Fri) Branch 152 Halifax, St John’s, Gander, Reyk- Eastern Committee: 7 Sussex Street javik and English bases. In just 10 hhandsands (902) 423-8561 Halifax, NS B3P 1L1 days, Consolidated Canso aircraft 0900-1200 (Mon-Fri) 477-0467 of RCAF Squadron 162 based out Western Committee: Mon-Sat 10am-midnight of northern England sank three sub- 250-383-6264 Fri & Sat private functions marines and in six weeks, an escort 0800-1100 (Mon-Fri) and dances, open till 1am group comprising Kootenay, Otta- “Established 1942 to Relieve Distress Sun noon-11:30pm wa Chaudiere Stat- and with HMS & Promote Well-Being of Eligible Bingos every Sun 1&7pm ice also sank three submarines; two wwee tthrowhrow Naval Veterans, Current and Karaoke nights (dates vary) 9pm-1am feats unmatched by the Allies in the Atlantic during the Second World Ex-Serving Naval Personnel” War. Royal Canadian Naval Association The price paid by the fledgling Calais Legion, Br. 162 Peregrine Branch RCN was substantial with an ap- 45 Sackville Cross Road 2623 Agricola St. proximate material loss of 10 per tthehe PO Box 496 Halifax, NS B3K 4C1 cent and more than 2100 casualties. Lr. Sackville, NS B4C 3G4 454-4385 Also lost were roughly 250 aircraft 865-9177 or 865-4583 Club hours: Open at 1pm Mon-Sat and 900 crewmembers from the Mon-Thurs 11am-12am Open House after completion of RCAF. Rarely included in statistics Fri 11am-1am Battle of the Atlantic Sunday ceremonies on the Battle of the Atlantic, is the Sat 10am-1am Everyone welcome cost to the merchant navy. Eighty- Sun noon-8pm three merchant vessels flagged and/ ttorchorch Lounge Entertainment or crewed by Canadians were lost Fri 9pm-1am with 1800 casualties. By VE Day in May1945, Canada boasted a 400- ship Navy with more than 100,000 personnel making it the third largest Allied navy next to the British Royal Navy and the US Navy. TRIDENT, APRIL 18, 2011 13 12 Wing Headquarters changes command By Lt Tyrone Grande ty. Having begun his career as a Sea 12 Wing PAO King pilot in 1981, LCol Crewson has completed four flying tours and ipes and drums sounded for the served as the Air Detachment Com- P12 Wing Headquarters Change mander on HMCS Halifax. LCol of Command Ceremony on March Crewson has also had the opportu- 30, 2011. nity to work in conjunction with the LCol Michel Caron, who has United States Navy, NATO, NO- served with the Canadian Forces RAD, and as a senior administra- since 1972, officially retired and tive director for Air Force North handed over the position of Com- while stationed in Panama City, manding Officer and Chief of Staff Florida. of 12 Wing Headquarters to LCol Since his return to Canada in No- Larry Crewson. vember 2009, LCol Crewson has “I have served 35 years in the served as Land Force Atlantic Regular Force and four years as a Area’s G8, responsible for all Ar- Reservist,” said LCol Caron at the my resources in Atlantic Canada. Change Command. “For 39 years, “I would like to wish LCol Caron the military team has been the driv- and his family the very best in their ing force in my life and I thank the retirement and future as I assume Canadian Forces and 12 Wing for command,” said LCol Crewson all that they have given me. My de- during his address at the Change of LCol Michel Caron( left) Col Sam Michaud (centre) and LCol Larry Crewson (right) sign documents during the 12 Wing Headquarters Change of Command Ceremony. cision to retire wasn’t easy but I Command. “I look forward to car- CPL JEN ROBINSON, 12 WING IMAGING look forward to spending the time rying on the good work and efforts with my family who have support- by LCol Caron and the 12 Wing quarters is a senior Reserve Force Chief of Staff position that LCol mously varied and respected career ed me for all these years. We have team. This is where I started my ca- position providing administrative Caron formerly held is an impor- and I am very thankful to have accomplished much during my reer; this is home; and I believe in support to the maritime helicopter tant and necessary role providing members like these serving 12 time at the Wing and I am confident the mission of Wings for the Fleet, community and CH124 Sea King essential services and support to Wing and Canadians. The Air in LCol Crewson’s abilities to con- and we will continue to meet the during all operations and activities ensure our ability to promote Cana- Force thanks LCol Caron for his 39 tinue our tempo. I am very proud to needs of our people and their fam- at 12 Wing Shearwater and 443 dian interests at home and abroad,” years of committed service, and finish my career at 12 Wing.” ilies.” (Maritime Helicopter) Squadron, said Col Sam Michaud, 12 Wing we’re very glad to welcome back LCol Crewson is no stranger to The Commanding Officer and in Patricia Bay, B.C. Commander. “Both LCol Caron LCol Crewson as a part of the mar- the maritime helicopter communi- Chief of Staff of 12 Wing Head- “The Commanding Officer and and LCol Crewson have an enor- itime helicopter community.”

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Halifax Mariners take silver in men’s hockey By Benjamin J. DeLong Trident Staff fter an unstoppable cruise Athrough the regional championships here in Halifax, the Mar- iners’ men’s hockey team had a bit of a challenge in the national championship in Borden over the week of Mar. 24. The team, coached by Pte Rob Jackson, FLog, and MCpl Chris Gouthro, LFAA HQ, played strong, and dominated the round robin, finishing first. “We started out against Shilo, and we beat them 8 - 1,” said team captain, LS Barry Noseworthy, FDU. The team had similar games against CFB Valcartier and CFB Esquimalt, winning 4 - 1 and 9 - 1, respectively. “We played Esqui- malt again in the semi-finals and beat them 9 -1 again.” The team to beat that year was CFB Trenton. “We tied them 5 - 5, and won in the shootout,” said Pte Jackson. “We had to pull our goalie to get the tie with five seconds left in the third.” After the rough game in the round robin, CFB Trenton played Halifax again in the finals. LS Noseworthy said that CFB Trenton’s team were hoping that the Halifax Mariners would get knocked out of the competition. Assistant team captain, Sgt Wade Sutton, 12 AMS, agreed. “Both teams are pretty strong. Things were where we wanted it to be after The Mariners were the regional champions, going on to take silver at the national level. the round robin. And then in the fi- BENJAMIN J. DELONG, TRIDENT STAFF nal game, it was 6 - 6 with about four seconds left in the third. There was a shot from the point, with a worthy said, “we’ll take it back hockey town this year,” said LS awesome.” thank the PSP staff on behalf of the deflection, and it went into the top next year.” Noseworthy. “I guess they deserve The Halifax Mariners also want- Mariners.” corner.” That being said, they acknow- one, too. But I’m sure they don’t ed to acknowledge the support LS Noseworthy said that he’s Pte Jackson added, “it was a ledged that the best team came out want to play us again.” shown by the staff at PSP Halifax. trying to get the Halifax Mariners penalty-filled game; it was fairly on top, and congratulated CFB Sgt Sutton said that he’s happy “They bend over backwards for hockey team into some competi- even and the referees made the Trenton on their win. This is the to see so many younger guys on the us,” said Sgt Sutton. “They got us tive local civilian leagues as well right calls. But Trenton got five of first time that Trenton has won the teams. “It was a great game to be a new jerseys this year and they get to increase the performance of the their seven goals in the power play. national hockey championship part of, and honestly this year was us good sticks; other teams don’t team. “We would compete in any With even strength, we were all since 1998. Every year since it has the best I’ve had. Normally there’s have that. For the rink staff accom- league around here. And it does over them.” Hopeful for a win in been won by either CFB Halifax or a lot of old guys, but there’s a lot of modating ice times, and for every- make a difference if you play for a next year’s nationals, LS Nose- CFB Valcartier. “Trenton’s a young blood coming up, and it’s thing that they do, we’d like to whole year.” Halifax Heavies do Bataan Death March Navy Tridents By LS J.E. Harper Client Services triathlon club hosts n 1942 the Philippines was the Ibackdrop for the Bataan Death March. The march occurred after the three-month Battle of Bataan first race of 2011 that was part of the Battle of the Philippines during the Second By Virginia Beaton World War. American and Filipino Trident Staff soldiers were forced to surrender to Japanese insurgents after their de- unday May 29, 2011 will be feat during the Battle of the Philip- Sthe day of first triathlon of pines. The Bataan Death March the season in Nova Scotia. The was a 70-mile (112.7 km) forcible race, based in 12 Wing Shear- transfer of 75,000 American and water, is the ninth annual triath- Filipino prisoners by Japanese in- The Halifax Heavies march during the Bataan Memorial Death March, lon presented by the Navy Tri- surgents. The Japanese command held at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The team took dents Triathlon Club, one of the estimated that it should take three silver in their category. Front row from left; MWO Philip Ferguson, days to complete the distance CPO2 Dave Steeves, Pte Darcelle Brown. Second row from left; LS recreational clubs offered through the jungle. Jessica Harper, PO2 Patrick Lavigne. through Community Recreation Between 15,000 and 20,000 pris- CONTRIBUTED of Canadian Forces Halifax oners of war died during the march: the US and other countries. sile Range at 4 a.m. PSP. some died en route from a lack of MARLANT’s training for the The presentation of colours fol- According to Tridents club rations and medicine, while others march began on Nov. 10, 2010. The lowed by reveille launched the member LS Harry Reddin, the were killed by the Japanese insur- team met every Sunday morning at opening ceremony, followed by triathlon will begin at 7 a.m. gents. While marching across the 7 a.m. under the Macdonald Bridge. Nashville recording artist Ricky with the swim segment in the rough terrain prisoners were phys- The marches began with lengths of Lee singing the US National An- Shearwater Fitness and Sports ically abused, harassed, and ran- 17 kms with no weight and in early them. Preceding the anthem there Centre pool, and will continue domly stabbed with bayonets. If a January we began to carry the mini- was a role call for those veterans all day. prisoner fell behind, complained mum required weight of 35 lbs for present at the march as well as for “It’s an Atlantic Chip timed about anything, or stopped to fill a the march. each soldier who was a casualty of event,” says LS Reddin. “We’d canteen with water, he was either Our team consisted of the war in the past year. The race began shot or killed with a bayonet. Post- following members: CPO2 David at 7 a.m. and the participants were like to encourage lots of people war archives indicate the march ac- Steeves, MWO Phil Ferguson, PO2 armed with timer chips knotted to participate.” Stephen Elliott crosses the tually lasted five to six days with Patrick Lavigne (Team Leader), through footwear to help keep track With that goal in mind, the finish line of the New Glasgow little to no food or water. Those Pte Darcelle Brown, and me. We of race times. We began the race race will include a duathlon as Triathlon in 2010. Elliott is the who survived the march were kept departed Halifax on Mar. 24 to marching on pavement and around well as Super Sprint 1 and Super director of the Navy Tridents prisoners of war (POW) for several travel to El Paso, Texas. On route to the two-mile mark we hit the sand. Sprint 2 categories that will al- Triathlon club race, scheduled years. El Paso we encountered some un- Altitude, elevation, distance and for May 29, 2011. low youth and beginners who CONTRIBUTED The Bataan Memorial Death foreseen weather conditions which heat all contributed to make the would like to participate in a March was created in 1989 by Ar- caused us to miss the last connect- march very challenging. The most short triathlon. The Sprint Dis- my ROTC students from New ing flight to El Paso, leaving us pride and joy came when we com- tance Triathlon for ages 16 and for anyone planning to partici- Mexico State University, to com- stranded in Boston for the night and pleted the 42 km and were greeted up includes a 750m swim, 20km pate in the Craig Blake Memo- memorate many natives and affect- putting us a day behind schedule. at the finish by several POW veter- bike, and 5km run; Super Sprint rial Fitness Challenge, sched- ed families from the state. Several When we finally arrived in El Paso ans. It was a brief meet and greet 1 Triathlon comprises a 300m uled for September 16, 2011. years later, White Sands Missile we went straight to register our with them but it reminded us why Range joined in the sponsorship team, the Halifax Heavies, for the we were there and the march itself swim, 10km bike and 3km run, PO2 Blake, a diver with FDU (A), died in an IED explosion in and arranged to have the march race. gave us a small idea as to what they and Super Sprint 2 Triathlon moved to the missile range. The On Sunday March 27 we were up went through those many years Afghanistan on May 3, 2010. comprises a 500m swim, 10km march has grown from the inaugu- at 2 a.m. to gather our gear and ago. This was a truly humbling bike and 4km run. The Duathlon The first Canadian sailor to fall ral march of only 89 people, to al- leave Fort Bliss Army Base at 2:30 experience that our team will not for ages 16 and up is 3 km run, in Afghanistan, PO2 Blake was most 7,000 marchers from across a.m. arriving at White Sands Mis- soon forget. 20km bike and 3km run and the known as an athlete and avid cy- Team Sprint Triathlon is clist. 750mrun, 20k bike and 5k run. “Some people will be in that “It’s a very safe route and we challenge for health and fitness have lots of volunteers and the reasons and some will be there Play ball hockey with the Mariners to commemorate Craig Blake,” PSP staff who make it happen,” By CPO1 Mike Gourley CFB Gagetown. Wednesday May 11. That first says LS Reddin. Deadline to says LS Reddin. “Whatever the CCFL HQ Unit Chief This year is we will be playing week, because I am away on Mon- register is Friday May 27. All reason, we encourage you to some exhibition games on Satur- day May 9, we will practice on participants will receive their come and get involved with the The CFB Halifax Mariners Ball days in June against teams from the Thursday May 12 at 3 p.m. as well. individual start times and other Navy Tridents Triathlon.” Hockey Team is looking for play- Grey Arena. This will prepare us Equipment you will need is a race details by email on the Fri- Information about the race is ers. The team is made up of players better for the regionals. Helmet with full cage, shin pads day evening before the race. available at www.atlantic- from HMC Ships, LFAA and the The ice at Shannon Park Arena and gloves. There is no registration on race chip.ca/events and information Base. The regionals will be held in will be out at the end of April. The If you have any questions or if day. about the Navy Tridents Triath- 14 Wing Greenwood from July 4 to team will practice every Monday you are interested in playing this LS Reddin noted that the lon Club is at www.navytrident- 8, 2011 and other teams at region- and Wednesday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. year, please contact Mike.Gour- triathlon is valuable preparation s.ca. als will be from 14 Wing Green- The first practice will be on [email protected] . wood, 12 Wing Shearwater and 16 TRIDENT, APRIL 18, 2011

CFAST swimmers bring home gold Sports updates By Trident Staff By MS Sean O’Brien During these championships, the RCC Dept, FDU(A) CISM swim team was selecting the The CFB Halifax summer ball team to participate in the 2011 hockey league, open to CF mem- ttawa hosted the CF Swim- World CISM Games in Rio de Ja- bers only, starts to play on May 24. Oming National Champion- nerio in July, so the atmosphere All games take place on Tues- ships from Mar. 25 to 28, 2011, was very competitive yet with a days and Thursdays at the Shannon held after a one year hiatus due to team spirit that allowed the fun and Arena. financial constraints. The Cham- enjoyment of competition. You can sign up as an individual pionships were reinstated into the On day three, the last day of or you can register a complete CF sports calendar after some hard competition featured some the best team. Registration deadline is May work by the Ottawa PSP adminis- swimming by CFAST Swimmers 5, and the cost per team is $1000, trators, Johanne Thibault, Sandra with MCpl Burton winning another depending on the number of teams Campbell and the patron of CF two gold CF medals in the 100- that register. Swimming, Col John McManus. metre butterfly and 100-metre This league is one of the best in the province and has been running On March 25, three 12 Wing breast stroke. LS Reddin complet- Shearwater CF Atlantic Swim for more than 15 years. Volunteers ed the championships in the final Team (CFAST)- based swimmers, are always needed and always wel- race, the 800-metre freestyle and MCpl Wanda Burton, LS Harry come. took home the gold medal. Reddin and I, and one CFB Gage- For more information, please The swim meet consisted of two town CFAST swimmer, Capt Jea- MS Sean O’Brien, MCpl Wanda Burton and LS Harry Reddin of the contact Louis DeSouza at 427- nette Johnson, arrived at the Ne- CF teams, Canadian Forces Swim 3985 or by email at Team (CFST), which is made up of CFAST brought home awards from the recent CF National Swimming pean Sportsplex to participate in Championship. MCol Burton won four gold medals, LS Reddin one [email protected], or the CF Nationals in conjunction mostly CISM and Pacific swim- and MS O’Brien took the 2011 CF Swimming Nationals Sportsman- Kirk Durning at 427-0959 or by with the Ontario Masters Swim- mers and the CFAST.There were ship award. email at [email protected] ming Championship. The first day 53 Ontario teams from all over the CONTRIBUTED province. The CFST finished sec- COTW basketball (3 on 3) will featured the hardest and longest Sportsmanship award to me. past year and to the PSP staff of take place from April 18 to 22. race of the championships with LS ond to only the host team, Nepean The competition season has end- both the 12 Wing Shearwater and Reddin completing the 1500-metre Masters Swim Club with CFAST ed for this year but we look forward 14 Wing Greenwood Gym for their CF national badminton and freestyle in a personal best time and finishing 27 out of 55 teams. to next season. We hope to fulfill support and dedication to the sport squash championships will be held placing second in the CF. The weekend was concluded the maximum eligibility of 16 of swimming. at CFB Borden from May 7 to 13. On day two there was an early with the CF awards and recogni- swimmers for our region to com- CFAST would like to invite all The CF national running rise to be at the pool at 8 a.m. for tions banquet with the top swim- pete at the CF Swimming Nationals level swimmers to come out and championship is scheduled for Ot- warm-ups. MCpl Burton led the mers, MCpl Burton with four gold in March 2012. participate with our team practices. tawa from May 27 to 29. way with two gold CF medal per- medals and LS Reddin with one CFAST swimmers thank Jennif- On Apr. 21 we return to our sched- The CF national triathlon formances in the 100-metre free- gold medal, and the presentation of er Brown for volunteering her time uled practices on Tuesdays and championship takes place from style and the 400-metre freestyle. the 2011 CF Swimming Nationals and effort to coaching the team this Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. July 8 to 10 in Gatineau, Quebec. Gender-specific considerations for exercise first thing that comes to mind is trition assessed the iron levels in a cially if your energy levels start to than an hour, your actually becom- The Fit Zone muscles, both voluntary (biceps, group of 219 female soldiers just plummet. ing catabolic, not anabolic and quads) and involuntary (hearts, before embarking on an eight-week Male iron levels have not been burning away muscle. By Lucas Hardie lungs). We determine the capabil- basic combat training course. The proven to be as affected by exercise In order to control your cortisol Fitness & Sports Instructor, PSP ity of these muscles with fitness group was divided in two. One as the female body type. However, you’ll want to keep the workouts Halifax testing. In the CF we measure vol- group was given an iron supple- males are affected by another under an hour, especially if they’re untary muscular ability with the mentation while the other a place- chemical reaction during exercise; strength specific. Also, don’t over- push-up and sit-up tests and the in- bo. The results found that the train- cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone pro- train. This means listening to your he physiology of the human voluntary capabilities with the 20- ing course led to a significant de- duced by the adrenal gland during body when you’re tired and ensur- Tbody has always interested me metre shuttle run. These standards cline in iron status. Moreover, the exercise. Studies have shown that ing you get adequate rest. Just make and has been the fuel for my pas- are gender-based because of the group that was administered an iron as exercise intensity increases, so sure that when you are working out, sion in this field. How our bodies differences in musculature be- supplement reduced the extent of do cortisol levels. The bad thing your intensity level is there. change in relation to the environ- tween males and females. the iron loss. This study suggests about this is that when cortisol lev- The differences between genders ment is a unique thing, and even Musculature isn’t the only thing that physical activity may be a risk els are too high, the desired effect and how they relate to exercise more unique is how these changes we should consider when we think factor for iron levels in females; from exercise is reversed. This doesn’t stop here. But take this add- differ among genders. of the differences in male and fe- therefore any females engaging in means that if you are plugging ed knowledge and apply it to your When we think about exercise male body types. A study by the an exercise program should consid- away in the weight room with the training routine to ensure you’re and how it relates to the body the American Journal of Clinical Nu- er taking an iron supplement, espe- No Pain, No Gain attitude for more getting the most out of it.

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We commemorate tic/Windsor room in Juno Tower. RAdm Tidd commented on the sacrifice because we want to remember Eggs, bacon, ham, and beans cov- partnership between the Canadian those lives, the anniversary of ered the plates around the room, as and American militaries, saying whose deaths occurred. When we officers, leaders of community that “Our two nations have had a Padre’s Corner remember, those events and peo- groups, and interested individuals long history of standing side by ple become present to us. Memo- ate, talked, and listened to words of side in the face of great danger. And RAdm Mark L. Tidd, USN Chief of ry is a precious faculty. It con- RAdm Mark L. Tidd, USN Chief of today, for this prayer breakfast, we Chaplains. By Lt(N) Beverly Kean-Newhook BENJAMIN J. DELONG, TRIDENT STAFF MFRC Chaplain nects us with people and events Chaplains. remember those who have served that are no longer present to us. “It’s a real privilege for me to in the front lines around the world, and his inspiring words, he was We will remember; each soul visit Canada again,” said RAdm fighting side by side for the sake of presented a CD of the MARLANT alking a companion home needs to be remembered. Each Tidd, “and, for the first time to visit a better future for our children.” band’s Sailors & Songs, and a Hali- Wis an old-fashioned custom, sacrifice can be remembered; the beautiful city of Halifax.” As a token of thanks for his visit fax Padre’s cap. often lost in our modern era. But each challenge and each triumph; RAdm Tidd re- there was once a time when walks all remembered. flected on the home from school, from church, The Battle of the Atlantic was verses on the or from a dance were common- the only battle of the Second Lord’s Prayer place. Walking someone home World War to touch North Amer- found in Mat- was a way of offering protection ican shores. We commemorate thew 6:9-13 and and guidance, an opportunity to and honour before God, the hu- Luke 11 of the reflect on life and what had just man courage and the self-sacri- Bible. The In- been experienced. Today we are fice of those who fought and lost terfaith Prayer walking with each other; we are their lives for the peace and jus- Breakfast pays listening, we are speaking, we are tice we still enjoy here on our special atten- providing care and courage, and shores. We remember those from tion to the topic most of all we are providing our each and every country who of prayer, and presence to reconnect with the served as comrades and we pause RAdm Tidd of- fateful events that happened from and give thanks for their service. fered his 1939 – 1945 in the Battle of the May we allow the memory of thoughts and Atlantic. Those personnel of the their courage and devotion be to his wealth of Navy and the Merchant Navy us, an example, so that the great experience to were indeed a loss and a gift. hope for humankind of justice the subject. A loss because so many, in- and peace may be brought closer RAdm Tidd cluding myself, can no longer to fruition in this turbulent time. highlighted the fact that Jesus’ instruction was New workshop to be to pray for the day when the Lord’s king- launched on May 4 dom will come: “There will be MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS no more impro- WEEK (1-7 MAY) vised explosive devices, no To recognize Mental Health more bombs, no Awareness Week 2011, the CFB more calls to a Halifax and Region Mental Health wife or their Advisory Group is offering the children from a following activities/events: chaplain to CF Mental Fitness I Monday, May 2 break that awful Mental Health Awareness Week news...Thy and Suicide Kick-Off kingdom come, (Stadacona – 0900-1200 hrs) we pray, be- Awareness Introduction to mental health, re- cause we long siliency and operational stress inju- for a time when Workshop ries as they relate to the CF/DND suffering will, culture and workplace. in fact, end, By E. Annette Huyter EAP Community Meeting when there will Health Promotion Director, (Dockyard – 1330-1430 hrs) be no more Personnel Support Programs death.” RAdm Canadian Forces Base Halifax I Tuesday, May 3 Intro to Kids Have Stress Too/ Tidd mentioned Mini Mindmasters (Halifax & Re- that the military Across the CF, the Strengthening gion MFRC) play an interest- the Forces Health Promotion Ser- (Windsor Park – 1300-1500 hrs) ing role in this, vices teams are launching the new Kids Have Stress Too! (KHST!) because “We CF Mental Fitness and Suicide is all about helping parents and still have a job: Awareness Workshop. Replacing caregivers understand childhood we serve far the Applied Suicide Intervention stress and how to provide kids with from home to Skills Training (ASIST), this new the tools to deal with stress effec- bring peace and workshop has been designed spe- tively. end war.” cifically for the CF and incorpo- The morn- I Wednesday, May 4 rates information and skills to pro- ing’s guests Mental Fitness & Suicide mote mental fitness and to reduce were also invit- Awareness: Supervisors’ Training the incidence of mental health in- ed to sing praise (Health Promotion) juries including deliberate self- and worship (Shearwater – 0800-1600 hrs) harm and suicide within the mili- songs, which See details in preceding article. tary community. accompanied The roll-out of the new work- I Thursday, May 5 the meal. Lt(N) shop will happen in two phases. Mental Health in the Workplace Ishak Yorganci Phase one includes the launch of (Joint Speakers Bureau) led the guest’s the Mental Fitness and Suicide (Stadacona – 1030-1200 hrs) in a reading Awareness: Supervisors’ Training. from the This one-day workshop is going to be offered on May 4 as part of Men- tal Health Awareness Week (May 1 to 7) and is open to anyone in a su- pervisory position. Modules covered in this workshop include: mental fitness and leadership; mental fitness and coping techniques; suicide awareness and leadership; stigma, leadership and the mental health continuum model; the ACE (suicide intervention) model in action, and mental fitness and self- care. Phase two, which is tentatively scheduled to take place in June, will include the launch of the general awareness training. This one-day workshop will be open to all CF members, CF family members and DND/NPF civilian employees. The CFB Halifax and Region Health Promotion Services team would like to thank the following individuals for their invaluable support, participation and feedback during the one-day pilot of this new workshop in December 2010 – we couldn’t have done it without you. PO2 Jodi Ross (HMCS Iroquois), CPO2 Christiane Lonergan (HMCS Scotian), Jim Oxner (EAP / FLog), PO1 Ken Bennett (CFNES – MSE Div), Maj Harry Crawford (Chaplain) and Mike Hobson (Mental Health Educator – JSB). For more information about this new workshop, please contact An- nette Huyter, HP Director, at 722- 1849 / Annette.Huy- [email protected]. TRIDENT, APRIL 18, 2011 19

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La Compagnie de service du GT 1er R22eR : une partie « Gagné » d’avance Par Caporal Étienne Leprohon JTF-Afg / GT 1 R22eR ’est un matin froid et humide, Cle genre de matin qui fait rêver d’être au chaud à la maison. Fumi- gène en main, le soldat tend Gearing up l’oreille dans l’attente du gronde- ment des rotors. Le voilà qui arrive, Armed forces gear up for order of march out of Shoja into Nak- l’hélicoptère de transport perçant le honay region. For the first time, members of the Afghan National Police (ANP), Charlie Company 4th platoon from 1-2 Striker Com- ciel de ses pales. Sous le ventre du bat Regiment of the United States Army, Canadian Forces Oper- Chinook pend un filet rempli de ational Mentor and Liaison Team (OMLT), Police Operational Men- matériel d’approvisionnement. La tor and Liaison Team (POMLT) members, and Civil-Military Coop- fumée verte pique les yeux et le eration (CIMIC) teams work together during Operation Mutay in nez. Le puissant souffle soulève Dand District. l’eau et la boue. En une fraction de CPL TINA GILLIES seconde, le cargo est largué et la bourrasque s’éteint; l’appareil est déjà loin. Les soldats qui s’étaient mis à l’abri du vent se ruent vers la cargaison, remplie de promesses : Fine dining, dancing des caisses d’eau, des rations, des balles par centaines, des colis, etc. Empêtrée dans le filet de transport Un premier convoi de ravitaillement terrestre arrive à la base avancée at masquerade ball se trouve une unité de chauffage. à l’Ouest du District de Panjwa’i, et le Cpl Éric Picard, chauffeur de and crafts store.” She also said that véhicule de ravitaillement, décharge sa cargaison. Depuis l’ouverture By Benjamin J. DeLong Enfin, sur le campement, il y au- Trident Staff Glow Parties will be setting up a ra une pièce chauffée au grand bon- de la position, l’approvisionnement n’était possible que par hélicop- tère. La construction d’une nouvelle route dans le secteur a permis le kiosk at the next two Gratis Grow- heur de tous. Une trentaine de kilo- passage de véhicules lourds de ravitaillement. Back for an encore evening of ele- lies —Apr. 15 and May 13—show- mètres plus à l’est, à l’Aérodrome CPL ÉTIENNE LEPROHON, GT 1ER R22ER gance, fun, and fine dining, the casing masks for purchase and fine de Kandahar (KAF), dans le petit Fleet and Garrison Ball will bring masks for rent. If guests don’t have bureau sans fenêtre de la compag- back the masquerade theme. Her- a mask yet, they can consider mak- térielles, humaines et logistiques. gloire de la Compagnie de service. nie de service, l’Adjudant-Maître alded as a glamorous evening, the ing their own, or purchasing one Un moteur en panne doit toujours Déjà, le GT 1er R22eR doit plani- Sylvain Poisson raccroche le télé- sixth annual Fleet and Garrison from Glow Parties, located at 3600 être réparé pour le lendemain, l’eau fier son retrait de la zone d’opéra- phone. Il lève le pouce et signale au Ball has changed faces a few times Strawberry Hill. Major Bruno Gagné, commandant ne doit jamais manquer, ceux qui tion. Une zone d’opération qui est itself: varying from themes such as During the evening of dining and de la Compagnie de service du GT retournent à la maison doivent occupée depuis presque dix ans. La the 1940s, Army, Navy, and Air dancing, attendees will also have 1er R22eR, que les gars d’une des avoir leurs billets d’avion à temps Compagnie de service va obtenir la Force. the opportunity to pose for formal base d’opération avancée (BOA) et ceux qui dorment dans la boue part du lion quant à la planification Rick Durand, the event coordi- photographs with their guests. parmi les plus austères de la mis- recevront les convoités « goodies » et la gestion du retour du matériel nator for the CFB Halifax Officer’s The Fleet and Garrison Ball will sion canadienne a maintenant du avant ceux qui dorment dans un lit. des différentes bases d’opérations. Mess, said that 2009’s masquer- take place on May 28 in the CFB chauffage. La Compagnie de ser- La Compagnie de service a fourni Plus de 1300 personnes vont de- ade-themed ball was worth bring- Halifax Officers’ Mess. Tables for vice, c’est neuf officiers et plus un grand effort de coordination lors voir être en mesure de se redé- ing back, “Everything went eight, and a few tables for 10 are d’une centaine d’hommes du rang. de l’installation d’une compagnie ployer au Canada. Des centaines de smoothly; it was a successful night. available. This black tie, mess Dans cette organisation, on y retro- d’infanterie dans la Corne de Panj- véhicules et de conteneurs mari- From the get-go, it went perfectly.” dress, and formal gown event is uve un amalgame de tous les mé- wa’i. À l’arrivée des troupes, au- times devront revenir des BOA. De Guests will arrive at 6 p.m. for a open to all officers including those tiers nécessaires au support des cune route n’était disponible pour retour à KAF, chaque unité va de- pre-dinner champagne reception; from 12 Wing Shearwater, 14 Wing troupes sur le terrain: commis, mé- l’acheminement du matériel. C’est voir faire un inventaire complet de at 7 p.m., is the roast beef tender- Greenwood, and the RCMP. Tick- caniciens, chauffeurs, techniciens Compagnie de service qui s’est tout son matériel (du matériel qui a loin dinner. The ballroom bar will ets are available for purchase from en électronique, techniciens en lo- chargée de contacter les éléments été transféré d’une unité à l’autre au be open with a 15-piece brass and Durand at Juno Tower, at $65 gistique et quelques fantassins. héliportés et de réserver des vols de fil de 10 rotations) et remplir tous vocalist band, The Commanders, apiece for military, and $75 each Les gens de la Compagnie sont transport de matériel. Il en a été de les papiers nécessaires lors de la playing big band music from the for non-military guests. placés partout dans la zone d’opé- même pour toutes les autres com- perte d’un item ou sa défectuosité. 40s to the 60s. Late into the eve- Selected Menu: Fresh tomato ration canadienne. Leur but est pagnies et leurs multiples besoins. Pour comprendre l’ampleur de la ning, the guests will be treated to bisque; baby spinach salad with d’assurer un support optimal à l’en- Jusqu’à maintenant, les choses tâche vous n’avez qu’à vous remé- music from DJ Serge Music in the goat cheese, grilled pears, spiced semble des infrastructures du GT vont bien, les hommes ne man- morer le retour de votre dernière fin Searoom bar. Masks are encour- pecans, dried cranberry, herb vinai- aged, but not required. 1er R22eR. Selon le Major Gagné, quent de rien. Le tour a pris sa vi- de semaine de camping en famille grette; citrus poached halibut with Wardroom Entertainment rep saffron orange aioli; roast beef ten- le défi réside dans la prestation tesse de croisière et l’équipe est et de multiplier par 1300. N’ayez for CFNOS, Lt Karen Livingstone derloin with shitake mushroom ra- d’un service qui est défini par une bien rodée. Toutefois, un autre défi craintes, malgré l’ampleur du défi, encourages guests to bring creative gout; chef choice of vegetable and foule de facteurs opérationnels, tels pointe à l’horizon et ce sera, aux avec la Compagnie de service, c’est masks, saying “You could make starch; white chocolate dome roy- la disponibilité des ressources ma- dires du Major Gagné, l’heure de « Gagné » d’avance. your own mask, by going to an arts al; fresh rolls; coffee and tea.