HMCS Windsor Returns from Exercise DYNAMIC MONGOOSE 2016
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CANADIAN MILITARY PERSONNEL $500 REBATE WITH PURCHASE OF A NEW HONDA 2016 2657 Robie Street, Halifax, NS • Ph: 902-453-1940 • www.colonialhonda.ca HONDA CR-V *see dealer for details. Visitors get briefing, DEFSEC 2016 RIMPAC Navy 10K runners tour of Cyclone 1500 CAF personnel push on through CH-148 Defence trade show take part in major stormy weather returns to Halifax exercise Pg. 3 Pg. 5 Pg. 6 Pg. 10 Monday, August 22, 2016 Volume 50, Issue 17 HMCS Windsor returns from Exercise DYNAMIC MONGOOSE 2016 By Alex Calder, PA Co-op student MARLANT On August 9, HMC Submarine Windsor returned to Halifax from the Norwegian Sea, after parti- cipating in the multi-national joint Exercise DYNAMIC MON- GOOSE 2016. DM 16 was a 10-day NATO anti-submarine warfare exercise that took place from June 23 to July 2 in the Norwegian Sea, in an area measuring 14,000 square nautical miles. Windsor’s parti- cipation in DM 16 was a first for a Canadian submarine. After arriving for its first planned event, the boat performed well in all its subsequently scheduled events with partner countries. The focus of the exercise was on detecting and defending against submarines. During the exercise, the submarines had to travel from one location to another while surface vessels tried to track them down and simulate an at- tack. The surface units also had to travel between two transit points while under the threat of submarines. Windsor’s CO, LCdr Peter HMCS Windsor Returns to Halifax from Exercise Dynamic Mongoose 2016, a NATO anti-submarine warfare exercise in the Norwegian Sea on See HCMS WINDSOR / Page 2 August 9 MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA Junior Ranks prepare to say goodbye to Fleet Club Atlantic building By Ryan Melanson, one-stop shop aspect of having Trident Staff the Junior Ranks galley and ac- commodations housed in the While a couple of months remain same building. The new rooms before Fleet Club Atlantic offi- all feature wi-fi connectivity cially makes the move next door along with showers and bath- to the newly constructed Tribute rooms in each, likely to be a Tower, a large crowd of current welcome change compared to the and former members of Forma- previous setup. Plans are for the tion Halifax recently gathered to galley and accommodations celebrate the club’s longtime aspects to open later, with new- home with live music, prizes and comers to Halifax hopefully to more. begin moving in by November, The official Closing Out Bash along with those currently was held on July 29, with an Signal Hill performed for a full house during the Fleet Club Atlantic The new Fleet Club Atlantic coin, housed at A-Block. open house and bbq early in the Closing Out Bash on July 29, which also featured prize giveaways and celebrating more than 50 years at Meetings are still ongoing an open house and bbq earlier in the day. Stadacona. day, followed by live perform- SUBMITTED SUBMITTED about the final setup of the ances from Halifax Pier and rooms, the service members who said MS Corey Tynes, the new tion’s junior-ranks members. Tower go up, and the live-ins Signal Hill and prize giveaways, will be honoured with tributes on Formation Master Seaman and It’s an especially exciting time currently at A-Block are all very each floor and other factors, but including a Michael Kors watch, PMC of Fleet Club Atlantic, who to be taking over thanks to the excited.” things are in the home stretch. a 55” LED TV and a Playstation took over the role in July from coming move. While construc- He said even civilian friends MS Tynes said a goal in the near 4 bundle pack. The venue was his friend and fellow Sonar Op tion schedules mean plans have have been asking about the new future would be to get the new packed with current Fleet Club MS Gary MacKay. been pushed back slightly, MS club, with its prime location and club in people’s mind and gener- members, as well as former sail- MS Tynes spent the majority Tynes hopes to see the club fully waterfront views, and a number ate more buzz ahead of the grand ors and family members, Chiefs of his naval career thus far on moved over in October, possibly of recently-promoted POs have opening, and to hopefully make and POs who came out for one ships, most recently deploying on even in time for a grand opening been jokingly regretting the tim- the new Fleet Club a place where last hurrah, and others, all free of HMCS Fredericton in the first Halloween Bash. But regardless ing of their move up the ranks. sailors can take a break from charge. half of 2015 before being posted of the specific date, there’s a lot The modern, energy efficient busy work and personal lives to “There wasn’t a complaint. to CFNOS, where he also took of excitement swirling, he said. building will feature bigger and connect with each other. Everyone was happy, we had a on the Fleet Club’s Vice Presid- “There’s excitement especially better versions of everything “We’re looking to try to build good turnout, we had the oppor- ent role. He said he’s thrilled to among people who have been offered at the original Fleet Club, that community here again, and a tunity to give out those great now be overseeing Fleet Club around here for years, some of including outdoor patios and closeness among the members,” prizes as well. It was fantastic,” Atlantic and servicing the forma- them remember seeing Juno volleyball, while bringing in the he said. 2 TRIDENT NEWS AUGUST 22, 2016 Want a chance to win a Tim Hortons gift card? By Alex Calder, PA Co-op Student MARLANT From August 22 to August 26, 2016, CAF members, DND civil- ians and NPF personnel are en- Change of command for HMCS Moncton New CO for HMCS Shawinigan couraged to fill out a survey on LCdr J. D. Forbes (left), Commander MOG 5 Capt(N) Craig Skjer- the MARLANT Intranet that has LCdr Peter Robichaud (left), Acting Commander MOG 5 Cdr Peter been constructed to meet the ever Koch, and LCdr Andre Savard sign the documents during the pen, and LCdr D. P. St. Croix sign the documents during the Change of Command ceremony for HMCS Shawinigan on on Au- evolving needs and desires of Change of Command ceremony on August 3, 2016. Trident readers. The survey is a gust 8, 2016. MCPL ALEXANDRE PAQUIN, FIS HALIFAX MCPL ALEXANDRE PAQUIN, FIS HALIFAX series of questions that will allow us to determine what our readers currently enjoy being informed of, what they don’t enjoy reading HMC Ships depart for Northern Operations about and what content they would enjoy reading that isn’t BY MARLANT PA be partnering with Canadian Fifth Maritime Operations Group Canada’s largest sovereignty and presently being covered. The Hydrographic Services, Parks Commanding Officer presence operation in the North Trident has always strived to Canada, Canadian Coast Guard, “Traveling up North by sea and and takes place annually. deliver the news that matters to The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and the Arctic Research Founda- showcasing our presence is a Operation QIMMIQ is the is deploying two ships to Arctic tion to conduct hydrographic wonderful opportunity. HMCS Joint Task Force (North) surveil- our military community. waters this summer, continuing surveys. Moncton’s company is looking lance and presence operation We know that with your input the RCN’s presence in the Cana- “The deployment of these ships forward to meeting new people, conducted continuously this goal is achievable. CAF, dian North. HMC Ships continues Canada’s stated com- working with other government throughout the year in Canada’s DND and NPF personnel will be Shawinigan and Moncton depar- mitment to assert our sovereignty departments to assist with making North. sent an email with a link to the ted from their home port of Hali- over our northernmost regions. Canada’s North safer for naviga- Moncton will be in Rankin survey once it has been posted. fax, Nova Scotia, on Thursday, Through partnering with other tion, and demonstrating our inter- Inlet on August 29 and One participant will be randomly August 11 to conduct sovereignty government organizations, the operability with other units of the Shawinigan will be in the hamlet selected after the survey close and surveillance patrols as part of Royal Canadian Navy will further Canadian Armed Forces,” said of Arctic Bay on September 8. date and they will be awarded a Operations QIMMIQ and support ventures vital to Canada’s LCdr Nicole Robichaud, Com- Shawinigan will be donating a Tim Hortons gift card. Survey NANOOK 2016. continued presence in the North,” manding Officer Moncton. quantity of backpacks and school access is limited to current CAF, While at sea, the ships will also said Capt(N) Craig Skjerpen, Operation NANOOK is supplies to the community. DND and NPF personnel. The end of an era By Cpl Jennifer Robinson, squadron, with the transition 12 Wing Imaging from the CH 124 Sea King to the CH 148 Cyclone. 406 Squadron can now switch its focus to train- After 44 years, 406 Maritime ing for the Cyclone." Operational Training Squadron From 12 Wing's perspective, it completed the last Aviation Sys- can now concentrate on convert- tems Technician, Sea King ing the Wing to support the CH course with 12 students graduat- 148. 12 Wing Commanding Of- ing on July 27, 2016. Cpl Alex ficer, Col Peter Allan, explains Nickelo, one of the lead instruct- that he has been "involved in the ors, describes the course as being transition from the Sea King for "4.5 months long and the stu- his whole career, beginning in dents learn how to assemble, Pat Bay, British Columbia with disassemble and troubleshoot the 443 Squadron in 1993 up until The final Sea King servicing course graduated on July 27, 2016.