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163642 2 TRIDENT News February 11, 2019 HMCS Ville de Québec welcomed home after six months in Mediterranean

By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

After 190 days at sea and nearly 33,000 nautical miles sailed, HMCS Ville de Québec made its triumphant return home on January 19, with about 250 personnel ready to start the new year with friends and family after a long deployment. The ship was participating in Operation REASSURANCE, which is Canada’s contribution to NATO assurance and deterrence measures in the Mediterranean sea. The six-month sail included a number of operational patrols as part of Standing Nato Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2), interoperability training with partner navies, and participating in NATO exercises, including TRIDENT JUNCTURE in Norway, NATO’s largest multinational exercise in years. “I am incredibly proud of the hard work and accomplishments of the crew of HMCS Ville de Québec over the past six months. Since deploying in July 2018 as part of Operation REAS- SURANCE, we conducted highly effective patrols and participated in key NATO exercises in the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean, and the Norwegian The same CH-148 Cyclone that accompanied Ville de Québec on its six-month deployment provided a flyover as the ship approached and North Seas,” said Cdr Scott Robin- HMC Dockyard for its return home. son, the ship’s Commanding Officer. MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA “On behalf of the entire crew, I extend a heartfelt thank you to the to be home,” MS Chatterton said to “We’ve had a chance to bring this and procedures to fit the Cyclone’s families of all our sailors, soldiers reporters on the jetty. modern tool to the fleet. It’s the job advanced technology and capabilities. and aviators who supported us during Op REASSURANCE deployments in we’ve been doing for years, but now In total, the 21-person Cyclone crew this six-month deployment.” the Mediterranean have been continu- we get to do it with equipment that’s flew 185 sorties through the deployment, And hundreds of those family ous for the RCN since 2014, with the delivering real new capabilities to accumulating 525 hours of flight time. members were anxiously awaiting the NATO mission serving as a response the ship,” said Maj Erik Weigelin, “This deployment marked a historic ship’s arrival at the jetty on the cold to Russian actions in Ukraine at that the Commander of Ville de Québec’s moment for both the Royal Canadian morning, with plenty of hugs, kisses time. This tenth rotation, however, Helicopter Air Detachment. His crew Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force,” and tears to go around as members had the added significance of being was able to begin integrating the new Cdr Robinson added. of the crew began disembarking. The the first operational deployment for aircraft with the Halifax-class frigate Ville de Québec’s replacement on traditional first kiss lottery was won Canada’s new maritime helicopter, during the trip, as well as validating Op REASSURANCE, HMCS Toronto, by MS Scott Chatterton, who was met the CH-148 Cyclone. Ships that pre- the interoperability of the new equip- departed Halifax on January 19, along on land by his wife Erin Dawe and his viously deployed on Op REASSUR- ment with NATO allies and other with its own Cyclone crew, and has son Clarence. ANCE were accompanied by Sea King partners at sea. They also began refin- already joined NATO SNMG2 allies in “It was a good trip, but I’m happy helicopter crews. ing and improving existing tactics the Mediterranean.

Some of the first sailors to disembark HMCS Ville de Québec make their way down the MS Joseph Willock is reunited with family following HMCS Ville de Québec’s return gangway to meet friends and family. to Halifax on January 21. MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA February 11, 2019 TRIDENT News 3 CH-148 Cyclone and RCAF HELAIRDET complete NATO deployment

By the RCAF firsts for the Cyclone. For example, the HELAIRDET’s technicians carried out After six months away on Op Reas- the first-ever 400-hour inspection. This surance, 21 members of the Royal would have been impressive if they Canadian Air Force who deployed as had conducted the inspection while the first Helicopter Air Detachment operating at their home base. But these (HELAIRDET) to operate and main- technicians were also faced with the tain a CH-148 Cyclone during de- unique challenges associated with op- ployed operations returned to Halifax erating in the constrained environment on January 21, 2019. of the hangar of a warship at sea. Last July, the CH-148 Cyclone from “It has been an incredible and re- 12 Wing Shearwater, Nova Scotia, warding opportunity to share the expe- embarked in HMCS Ville de Québec rience of the first CH-148 deployment along with the ship’s HELAIRDET. during Operation Reassurance,” says The detachment comprised eight MWO Shane Ringer, the HELAIRDET’s aircrew, one mission support member, maintenance crew chief. “I am very and 12 technicians from the aviation proud of what the HELAIRDET has systems, avionics systems, aircraft achieved specifically, ensuring that the structures, and air weapons trades. CH-148 capability was readily available Ville de Québec’s embarked Cyclone The CH-148 Cyclone Helicopter detatchment onboard HMCS Ville de Québec as she to Ville de Québec Command, and that flew more than 500 hours, and 170 mis- departs Halifax in July 2018 to participate in Op REASSURANCE. the Cyclone program as a whole will sions that included surveillance and MCPL ANDRE MAILLET, MARPAC IMAGING SERVICES benefit from our experiences. maritime security patrols, anti-sub- “The HELAIRDET and its close marine and anti-surface warfare sor- the Fleet’ was a great honour.” set a strong foundation for 12 Wing to working relationship with 12 Wing, ties, passenger and cargo transfers, Op Reassurance is Canada’s con- build upon as we continue to develop the weapons system manager, the and general-purpose machine gun tribution to NATO’s assurance and the capacity of the aircraft and, more in-service support contractors, and firing proficiency, as well as training deterrence measures in Central and importantly, has shown us that the fu- Sikorsky personnel have proven that for the HELAIRDET and for various Eastern Europe. Ville de Québec, the ture of maritime helicopter aviation hard work, dedication, and determi- teams from across many of the ship’s HELAIRDET, and CH-148 Cyclone in Canada is looking great.” nation enable extraordinary accom- departments. (call sign Avalanche) were assigned to This deployment was a collection of plishments.” “This first operational deployment Standing NATO Maritime Group 2. In of the Cyclone has been a great experi- October, they participated in Exercise ence for the members of the HELAIR- TRIDENT JUNCTURE, which provid- DET and myself, as we have all been ed the opportunity to work and train involved in the Cyclone project for with naval ships, submarines, heli- many years,” says Maj Erik Weigelin, copters, and fixed-wing aircraft from NAME GRADY, STANLEY // the ship’s HELAIRDET commander. Canada, Norway, Spain, Japan, the ENROL DATE 1971 // “The Maritime Helicopter community United States, and the Netherlands. RETIRED AS SERGEANT // has long been waiting to finally see the “To achieve this level of success and 1 RCR, 3 CDO CAR // Sea King replacement in action. The interoperability with our Allies on the DEPLOYMENTS UNFICYP (CYPRUS) – 1973 Cyclone has performed beyond our first operational deployment of the 4 CMBG (GERMANY) – 1975–1981 // expectations for a first deployment, CH-148 Cyclone is outstanding, and re- and that success is a direct result of flects the collective results of years of LOCATION HALIFAX // TITLE SECURITY GUARD // the motivation and dedication of the hard work,” says LCol Cory Kwasny, SERVICE 1989–PRESENT // members of the detachment. To be the 423 Maritime Helicopter Squadron’s ones who deliver the new ‘Wings for commanding officer. “The detachment

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January 12, 2019. 163644 MCPL ANDRE MAILLET, MARPAC IMAGING SERVICES 4 TRIDENT News February 11, 2019 www.tridentnewspaper.com Community Calendar Publication Reunion and event notices must be submitted by email. Schedule [email protected] include the sender’s name and phone number. for 2019 A notice will not be published if the event is to happen more that one year from publication date. Submissions may be edited. January 14 — MFRC & Money Matters January 28 February 11 — MFRC February 25 March 11 — MFRC & Posting Season March 25 615 (Bluenose) Royal Canadian how she has used her various posi- Date: Sunday, February 24 April 8 — MFRC & Spring Automotive Air Cadet Squadron tions to combat racism and advance Location: Halifax Central April 22 — Battle of the Atlantic May 6 — MFRC & Spring Home and Garden Time: 6:15-9:15 p.m. the interests of African Canadians. Library May 21 Date: Wednesdays The event is open to the public and This special community event June 3 — MFRC & Family Days June 17 Location: CFB Halifax will be Moderated by Dr. Chike Jef- will feature speakers, cultural per- July 2 — MFRC Flight principles, air navigation, fers. formances, and ceremony to mark July 15 July 29 — MFRC meteorology, first aid, airframes, this important date and promote the August 12 — Back to School engines, marksmanship, effective Lift Every Voice: African importance of multilingualism and August 26 — MFRC September 9 speaking, instructional techniques Heritage Month Musical Showcase diversity. One's mother language September 23 — MFRC & DEFSEC and leadership are some of the things Time: 7 - 9 p.m. is deeply connected to our sense of October 7 — Fall Home Improvement October 21 — MFRC you will learn as a member of 615 Date: Wednesday, February 13 identity, but many languages around November 4 — Remembrance Day (Bluenose) Squadron. If you are 12 -18 Location: Halifax Central the world are becoming endangered, November 18 — MFRC & Holiday Shopping December 2 years of age, you can join. Air cadet Library impacting the preservation and December 16 — MFRC & Year End Review activities are centered on aeronautics It's back! Lift Every Voice is ready transmission of heritage and culture. and leadership. There are no fees to for its fourth annual Gala perfor- UNESCO has designated February 21 Editor: Virginia Beaton join and uniforms are provided. Sum- mance night. The African Nova of each year as International Mother [email protected] mer training courses from 2-7 weeks Scotian Music Association (ANSMA) Language Day, to honour the martyrs (902) 427-4235 in length are available. 615 (Bluenose) is proud to present another lineup of of the Bangladesh Language Move- Journalist: Ryan Melanson Squadron meets Wednesdays from stars from our African Nova Scotian ment of 1952. Presented in partner- [email protected] 6:15-9:15 pm at Stadacona. The main music community. The evening prom- ship with the Bangladesh Community (902) 427-4231 entrance to Stadacona is at the corner ises to be good for the soul, energizing Association of Nova Scotia, Halifax Editorial Advisor: Margaret Conway of Gottingen and Almon. For more for the heart, and one more demon- Regional Municipality, and the Prov- [email protected] information, go to www.615aircadets. stration of a grand-scale celebration ince of Nova Scotia. 902-721-0560 ca or email [email protected] of amazing Nova Scotia talent. Remembering Canada’s Heroes www.tridentnewspaper.com 2632 Royal Canadian Army The China Project Time: 7 p.m. Cadet Corps Time: 7 p.m. Date: Tuesday, April 30 Advertising Sales Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: Tuesday, February 19 Location: Maritime Museum of Dave MacNeil Date: Mondays Location: Maritime Museum of the Atlantic 902-209-0570 Location: Bayers Lake the Atlantic As we approach the commemora- [email protected] Join 2632 Royal Canadian Cadet This presentation isn’t about China tion of the Battle of the Atlantic, the Corps in Bayers Lake. We provide the the country itself, but rather a group Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

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S-93 Canada’s Kingston-class ships are outreach activities. a persistent presence, you can’t just PO Box 99000 Station Forces, Halifax, NS B3K 5X5 headed toward the Gulf of Guinea for The RCN sent a pair of MCDVs go once and come back. What we’re Return Postage Guaranteed a four-month deployment to Op PRO- to the region during the same time doing is building on the previous two ISN 0025-3413 JECTION West Africa. period in 2017 and 2018, and after two deployments.” Circulation: Minimum 8,500 HMC Ships Shawinigan and Kings- successful deployments, the key is ton departed Halifax on January 22 to maintain momentum, said RAdm Continued on page 5 February 11, 2019 TRIDENT News 5 RCN building on previous deployments with Op PROJECTION West Africa

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RAdm Baines said Canada is now becoming recognized as a persistent partner to its allies in the region, and that deploying to West Africa annual- ly offers a real opportunity to help out in an area where governments strug- gle with criminality at sea, including smuggling and illegal fishing. The previous two years have seen Canadian sailors, including members of the Naval Tactical Operations Group (NTOG), conducting exercises with counterparts from Ghana, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire and elsewhere. Community visits have allowed RCN personnel a chance to provide real la- HMCS Kingston is seen off the coast of bour and electrical/engineering sup- Halifax on January 22. The ship conduct- port to schools and orphanages, while ed hoist training with a CH-148 Cyclone also meeting with local youth and while it began its transit to West Africa community leaders for discussions for a four-month Op PROJECTION HMCS Shawinigan departs Halifax on January 22, along with HMCS Kingston, to promoting education and diversity. deployment. sail to West Africa for Op PROJECTION. It’s expected that this year’s Op LS LAURANCE CLARKE, 12 WING IMAGINE AB TYLER ANTONEW, FIS PROJECTION deployment will deliver many of the same types of annual military exercise, which is led no doubt her people are ready. warm weather in the Gulf of Guinea, successes, said LCdr Terry Share, CO by US Africa Command and typically “Right now, I can say Shawinigan exciting exercises at sea have already of Shawinigan. includes more than 30 countries. Fol- has an incredibly passionate crew. begun while they’re still in the cold, “The specific objectives are to con- lowing that, the ships will take part in They’ve worked so hard to get us to with Kingston being the first MCDV to duct strategic capacity building with Exercise PHOENIX EXPRESS, anoth- this point, and I know I’ll be thanking perform hoist training with the CH- all of the nations in and around the er American-led initiative focusing on them again and again for putting in 148 Cyclone helicopter shortly after Gulf of Guinea, and also to conduct Northern Africa, alongside militaries that extra time,” she said, adding that leaving Halifax harbour. cooperative deployments with those from Maurtitania, Morroco, Algeria, the same is surely true for their coun- The ships are expected to return nations,” she said. This will include Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt. terparts in Kingston, sailing under the to Halifax in May, and plan to bring Shawinigan and Kingston’s par- It’s a long sail across the Atlantic, command of LCdr Jeremy Samson. along exchange members of different ticipation in Exercise OBANGAME and a long deployment for the two And while members of the two West African navies for the trip back EXPRESS 2019, the region’s largest 33-member crews, but LCdr Share has crews are looking forward to the home.

The practice of discernment

By Lt(N) the Rev’d Robert Parker, have used it often, but we are to be the or the transcendent, but you cannot Interim Senior Fleet Chaplain hands, feet and face of Jesus in our grow alone. You can not cultivate communities and to those around us. your faith in a vacuum. It’s not about Looking at the Liturgical calendar, It starts with discerning God’s call for religion, it’s about community. Reli- we are in the middle of the season you. In the very same way that you gion becomes the way in which you people praying for us, other people of Epiphany, heading toward Lent. tried to figure out what you wanted to communicate your spirituality. You feeling the movement of the Holy Christmas Leave is a distant memory, do when you grew up, is what we are need to have a community of people Spirit in our lives. New Years has been ushered in and all called to do when we make Christ who will support you and help you Just like on a ship at sea, many the kids have been back to school for the centre of our lives. in your own discernment process. people in different departments doing over a month. Winter has gripped us It starts with your decision to be a Jesus did not do it alone, he gathered their part of the mission, but all striv- in its icy fingers and one can only follower of Christ, but that is only the around him those people who would ing for the same outcome, we need to dream of the warm touch of the sun. start. Once you have made that choice, help and support him in his min- find a community of faith that has the It is a time of transition and a time of you need to move forward, to grow in istry. We are called to do the same, parts that we don’t have so that we renewal, as we hunker down to ride faith, and to experience the love of to gather those around us who will can all work together for the glory of out the snow and cold. God. If you want to move forward in help and support us in our growing God and for God’s kingdom here on It can be a time when people often faith, you must be willing to figure out understanding of how God is working earth. God’s blessings to you all and take a moment and look ahead to what you are going to do when you in our lives. We need other people to may you find your time of discern- the future and wonder what the next become a grown up Christian. How is discern for us as well. We need other ment fruitful and rewarding. few months or even years will bring. your faith going to be made manifest Thinking about what you might want in what you do and how you live your to do with your life can be a part of life? How will you show others what that reflection. Thinking about what it means to be the hands, feet and you will become, whom you will meet, face of Jesus to the rest of the world? at and where you might go are all apart How will people see the light of Jesus of something called discernment. Christ in you? CF CHAPELS Chapel Services de la Chapelle • Sunday/dimanche As an Anglican priest, I am actively First, you need to find a community engaged in the practice of discern- that is supportive of your choice to STADACONA SHEARWATER ment as apart of my prayer life. follow Jesus. Too many times I hear 8h30 - Protestant 10h00 - Roman Catholic Trying to feel the movement of God’s people say, “I’m not religious, I’m - English - Bilingual/bilingue Holy Spirit in my life is something spiritual, I believe in God, but I can’t Visit: www.rcmilord.com for more information/pour les renseignements that I do to cultivate a life worthy of bring myself to going to church.” BAPTISM, MATRIMONY & OTHER SACRAMENTS - BY APPOINTMENT/REQUEST Christ’s sacrifice. I can not remember Everyone is spiritual, everyone has 163643 where I have heard this saying, and I that spark that reaches for the divine 6 TRIDENT News February 11, 2019 Exceptional service recognized at Honours and Awards Ceremony

By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

As the Executive Officer of HMCS St. John’s while deployed to Op REASSURANCE in 2017, then LCdr Scott Nelson spent weeks tracking Russian naval forces near Syria, including a Kilo-class diesel subma- rine. Now, as the Commanding Officer of HMCS Halifax, Cdr Nelson recently had a chance to look back on that 2017 deployment as he received the Chief of the Defence Staff Commen- dation for his judgement and tactical acumen during the tense situation at sea. “We train a lot, as you know, and to actually have a chance to use that training against a real peer adversary is quite exceptional,” he told RAdm Craig Baines, Commander MAR- LANT and JTFA, at the Honours and Awards Ceremony held on January 25. The CDS Commendation is awarded for a deed or activity beyond the demands of normal duty that is of benefit to the CAF or Canada, and All of the recipients from the Commander MARLANT’s Honours and Awards Ceremony sit for a group photo with RAdm Craig the official narrative for Cdr Nelson’s Baines, Commander MARLANT and JTFA, and Formation Chief CPO1 Derek Kitching, on January 25. award claimed that his leadership at MS PETER FREW, FIS sea brought great credit to the Cana- dian Armed Forces. beyond in researching the source supporting the evolution of the (Atlantic). Most notably, his devel- In addition to the CDS Commen- code and scripting for the ship’s Canadian Surface Combatant opment of a standard operating dation for Cdr Nelson, another Combat Management System, al- project, as well as the CFMWC’s procedure for underwater replace- significant individual award was lowing for advances in new techni- Battle Lab Upgrade projects. ment of main shaft bearings has presented to a civilian member of cal and strategic initiatives while Specifically, he was credited as enabled Halifax-class ships to the defence team at the ceremony, Montreal was serving as the fleet’s being key in completing build- remain deployed while undergo- with Robert Keddy receiving the experimental X-Ship. ing upgrades that enhanced the ing repairs. Canadian Forces Medallion for • CPO2 Edward Hopkins, for his CFMWC’s ability to host high- Distinguished Service. In his role exceptional actions during the level naval conferences. The next awards presented were at the Canadian Forces Maritime 2016 Remembrance Day ceremo- • LCdr Jason Walsh, for serving as the Commander Canadian Joint Op- Warfare Centre from 2012-2018, nies at the Donkin Legion in Cape the Commanding Officer of Naval erations Command Commendation, Keddy was credited as being critical Breton. Responding to a veteran Replenishment Unit Asterix from which were received by: to the Royal Canadian Navy`s abil- in urgent medical distress, then April 2017-2018, where he was • LCdr Emily Lambert, for serv- ity to analyze data collected from PO1 Hopkins directly contributed described as being instrumental in ing as the Commanding Officer new hardware and weapons systems to saving a life by ensuring emer- driving the initial crewing, train- of HMCS Summerside during Op in Halifax-class ships, providing gency services were contacted and ing and integration required for PROJECTION West Africa from unprecedented feedback on combat providing first aid. the ship’s first operational deploy- February to April 2018. LCdr performance. • SLt David LeBlanc, for his lead- ment in the Spring of 2018. His Lambert led her crew to success A number of members also received ership and technical acumen leadership helped the unit over- in multinational exercises, helped the Commander Royal Canadian Navy shown while onboard HMCS come numerous hurdles to achieve build the capacity of regional Commendations at the ceremony, Fredericton during Naval Forces operational milestones and restore navies to defend their coasts, and presented by RAdm Baines on behalf Sensors and Weapons Accuracy replenishment at sea capability to strengthened strategic and diplo- of VAdm Ron Lloyd. These recipients Check Site trials and United the RCN. matic ties with allies. included: States Navy Task Forces Exer- • CPO2 Owen Walsh, who has • Lt(N) Guillaume Desjardins, also • LCdr Alexandre Duguay, for the cises from January to March served as senior storesman for for his work with HMCS Sum- professionalism he displayed 2017. He was essential to conduct- HMCS Fredericton since 2015. He merside during Op PROJECTION while leading the development of ing complex repairs to the ship’s was lauded for leading de-storing West Africa 2018. As the ship’s new decision-making command diesel generators, both alongside and stocktaking efforts that Operations Officer, Lt(N) Desjar- analytics products from August and while at sea. delivered 100 percent account- dins planned Summerside’s par- 2017 to April 2018. His work helped • Capt(N) (Ret’d) Christopher Ross, ability for every item, as well as ticipation in a key naval exercise reinforce the reputation of Naval for his work as Deputy Com- for dedication shown after being involving maritime interdiction Force Readiness Officers in the mander of the Naval Reserve from tasked as the designated assistant operations boarding and search RCN as pioneers in command 2015-2017. His energetic influ- to a sailor who required use of a and seizure techniques. He also analytics ence helped the Naval Reserve wheelchair. coordinated a donation campaign • MS Jeffrey Grandy, who served implement positive changes and • CPO2 Gordon Williamson, for that saw more than 2,000 French- as HMCS Montreal’s Fire Control embrace the Strengthening the his leadership and innovation language books donated to schools Section supervisor during Op Primary Reserve directive and the as the Clearance Diving Chief in the region. NEPTUNE TRIDENT 17-2. He One Navy construct. of the Underwater Engineering was credited for going above and • MS Colin Schnare, for his work Department at Fleet Diving Unit Continued on page 7 February 11, 2019 TRIDENT News 7 African Heritage Month Exceptional service 2019 events in HRM recognized at Honours

By Trident Staff Alice Walker: Beauty In Truth, tells the compelling story of a woman's and Awards Ceremony February is African Heritage journey from her birth in a shack in Month. The following is a list of some the cotton fields of Georgia to her of the events happening in and around recognition as a key writer of the 20th Continued from page 6 standardized lesson plans and a Halifax Regional Municipality. century. Alice Walker made history as higher level of training, and was February 11: African Canadian the first Black woman to win the Pulit- • MS Allan Petrie, also for his de- lauded for his dedication, profes- Women doing Business in our Com- zer Prize for fiction for her novel, The ployment with HMCS Summerside sionalism, and innovation in this munity. 6 – 8 p.m., Paul O’Regan Hall, Color Purple. Celebrate all things The to Op PROJECTION West Africa. work. Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Color Purple, including its many con- As the ship’s main propulsion su- • Capt Bobby Vincent, for his work Garden Road, Halifax. nections to Halifax past and present. pervisor, he led vital repairs to the during a humanitarian relief February 11: Black Women in Lead- This Library series features exciting ship’s diesel engines, as well as to mission in September 2017 with ership: Fighting for Change. special guests, film, discussions, and a a firemain leak that threatened to HMCS St. John’s, following hur- 6 – 8 p.m., Room 307, Dalhousie Stu- sneak peek behind the scenes of Nep- take all combat systems offline. ricanes Maria and Irma in the dent Union Building, 6136 University tune Theatre's Canadian premiere of His leadership helped the crew Caribbean. As part of the ship’s Ave, Halifax. The Color Purple: the musical. 7 - 8:30 maintain the ship’s systems and helicopter crew, Capt Vincent’s February 12: The Lynn Jones p.m., Halifax Central Library. keep them running in extreme leadership and courage was key African-Canadian & Diaspora Heri- February 21: Fun with Djembe conditions at sea. in the extraction of multiple tage Collection of Patrick Power Drums. Playing the African Djembe • MS Alex Mullaly, for his work casualties from isolated areas in Library, Saint Mary's University. This drum gives joy to girls and boys alike. during the Op REASSURANCE challenging conditions. panel discussion will explore over- Experience the fun of creating rhythm deployment with HMCS St. • Cmre CWO Chuck Deviller, lap, intersections, and variations in with Dr. Henry V. Bishop, Djembe John’s from January to July 2017. for his work as the MARLANT institutionalized racism, apartheid, drum specialist (Djembefola). 3:30 – As a NES Op on board St. John’s, Headquarters Building Security white supremacy, and Black Freedom 4:30 p.m., Halifax North Memorial he helped contribute to the ship Officer from 2012 to 2018. He was struggles in Nova Scotia and South Af- Public Library. achieving a record number of credited with improving security rica. Panelists will include researcher February 28: Join us for a panel electronic intercepts and sea through modernizations to the and filmmaker Francesca Ekwuyasi, event on Race Relations, Black Expe- search collects. LS Mullaly also building’s aging infrastructure, South African scholar Gugu Hlong- rience and the Future of Municipal proved instrumental to the ship’s consistently exceeding expecta- wane, and community educator, leader Government. tracking of the Russian subma- tions. and activist Lynn Jones. Presented Keynote: Raymond Tynes – For- rine off the coast of Syria. • MWO Victor Burke, for his work by Saint Mary's University Archives, mer Councillor and Mayoral Candi- • MS Josh Oldford, who deployed in support of Exercise BRUNS- Patrick Power Library, and Depart- date from Truro. Panelists are Késa as the senior diver as part of WICK ALPHA in June of 2018. ment of Social Justice and Commu- Munroe-Anderson – Manager, Race Canada’s contribution to a NATO MWO Burke showed experience nity Studies. 6:30 – 8 p.m., Saint Mary’s Relations Human Rights Commis- initiative in Latvia in August of and leadership as the J7 Coordina- University, 923 Robie St., Halifax. sion; Shakira Weatherdon, Equity and 2017. Tasked with disposing the tor at JTFA Headquarters during February 13: Lift Every Voice 4: Af- Inclusion Consultant, NSCC; Carolann explosive remnants from war this New Brunswick based emer- rican Heritage Month Musical Show- Wright-Parks: Director Community in the Baltic Sea, MS Oldford gency preparedness exercise. case. 7 – 9 p.m., Paul O’Regan Hall, Economic Development and Strategic coordinated all manning, equip- Halifax Central Library. Engagement (Halifax Partnership); ment, and dive site preparations The final award presented went February 14: Black Cultural Centre and Wayne Talbot: Councillor, Ward leading to the safe disposal of two to Capt Matthew Elliott, for his Display (pop-up museum) 9 a.m. - 3 1, Truro. Moderator is Councillor Russian-moored Mk-08 contact performance as JTFA Lead Plan- p.m., Alderney Ferry Terminal, 88 Lindell Smith, District 8, Halifax Pen- mines from the First World War. ner during Exercise FRONTIER Alderney Gate, Dartmouth. insula.1 - 4 p.m. Please note that RSVP SENTINEL in June of 2018. He was February 19: The Color Purple is required for the panel event due to The final awards for the day were specifically credited for work that Series. The feature documentary film, limited space. Halifax City Hall. the Commander MARLANT/JTFA expanded JTFA’s interoperability Certificates of Achievement, re- with the United States Coast Guard ceived by: and United States Navy Fleet Forces • PO2 Ross Adams, a Weapons Command. Engineering Technician, award- Following the ceremony, recipients ed for his support enabling the were invited to take photos with fam- development of the new Special- ily members and colleagues before ist Technical Inspector course attending a small reception inside since 2017. He’s helped generate Juno Tower.

Co-op students complete program at CFB Halifax

Bravo Zulu to the nine high school Navy co-op students who completed their program 163645 on January 24 at Base headquarters. They gave presentations on their experiences exploring life at CFB Halifax and learning from our Defence community. We hope to see them join the ranks in the future. Many thanks to all of the unit representatives who hosted the students this year. MARGARET CONWAY, A/BPAO CFB HALIFAX 8 TRIDENT News February 11, 2019 DND Psychologists serving CAF Members

By Dr. Emily Orr, R.Psych, CF H Svcs C (A)

February is National Psychol- ogy Month. It is therefore a great opportunity to define the typical occupational responsibilities of psychologists, while also highlighting the role and contributions of DND psychologists serving CAF members in MARLANT. At the conclusion of this article, you will find upcoming presentations from psychologists in the civilian community during National Psychology Month. Psychologists’ primary roles are to provide assessment, consultation, and counselling/therapy services. They can diagnose and treat mental illnesses, and often work in collaboration with psychiatrists, family physicians, mental health nurses, social workers, addiction counsellors, case managers, and chaplains. According to the Canadian Psy- chological Association (CPA), a Psychologist “studies how we think, feel and behave from a scientific viewpoint and applies this knowledge to help people understand, explain and change their behaviour.” Psychologists may specialize in certain areas; for example, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, addictions, developmental disorders, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They work in clinical settings, research and/or education. Psychologists have extensive training in the variety of empirical treatment methods. The methods The psychologists based at CF H Svcs C (A) have a wide range of skills and expertise in areas ranging from general mental health, they employ will depend on the par- to addictions, trauma, anxiety, and PTSD. ticular circumstances of the patient they are working with. Treatment is significantly more than just talk! For gists, with wait times much shorter psychology; 24 years of experience pital/secure settings; 14 years of example, one method is specifically than they are for the general civil- (17 years with the CAF) . experience (4 years with the CAF) designed to assist patients in in- ian population. • Dr. Emily Orr: specialty areas with individual, couples and group creasing their motivation. Another Meet our Psychologists! They are include addictions, posttraumatic therapy. method involves changing negative working in different departments. stress disorder, and extensive his- All of our Psychologists are regis- patterns of thinking and behaviour. General Mental Health Program tory working with people with eat- tered with The Nova Scotia Board of Yet another example is a method (GMH): non-service related mental ing disorders across the lifespan; 8 Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP), that focuses on changing behaviours health conditions: years of experience (3 years with whose mandate is to protect the pub- to better match the patient’s values • Chimène Jewer, M.Sc.: specialty the CAF). lic by ensuring that providers are and beliefs. Several of the Psycholo- areas include anxiety, depression, Operational Trauma and Stress properly trained and qualified. For gists here at Canadian Forces Health personality disorders, eating dis- Support Centre (OTSSC): trauma- more information about Psycholo- Services Centre (Atlantic) (CF H orders, chronic pain, and trauma/ related mental health conditions gists, consult NSBEP, the Associa- Svcs C (A)) also have additional posttraumatic stress disorder • Dr. Sheila MacNeil: in addition to tion of Psychologists of Nova Scotia training in highly specialized treat- (PTSD); 13 years of experience (3 general mental health, specialty (APNS) www.apns.ca and/or the ment methods, such as Eye Move- years with the CAF). areas include trauma-related disor- Canadian Psychological Association ment Desensitization and Reprocess- • Dr. Tina Oates-Johnson: speciality ders, sexual health, chronic health (CPA) www.cpa.ca. ing (EMDR) therapy and Dialectical areas include anxiety disorders, conditions, individual and couple For more information on Mental Behavior Therapy (DBT). depression, eating disorders, per- therapy, 17 years of experience (1 Health programs, consult CF H Svcs CF H Svcs C (A) employs seven sonality disorders and trauma-re- year with the CAF) C (A), http://halifax.mil.ca/cfhs- Psychologists in Mental Health lated disorders; 19 years of experi- • Patricia Roache, M.Sc.: Program vcsca/. In the civilian community, Services. In general, CAF members ence (15 years with the CAF). Manager; speciality areas include the Association of Psychologists of in MARLANT have more timely Addiction Prevention and Treat- posttraumatic stress disorder, Nova Scotia (APNS) will be sponsor- access to Psychology services than ment Program (APT): substance use anxiety, and depression; back- ing several presentations during the general civilian population. At disorders and other addictions ground in forensic psychology and Psychology Month. These are free a ratio of approximately one Psy- • Mary McGrath, M.Sc.: Program outpatient general mental health; to attend if members or others are chologist for every 1,400 members, Manager; specialty areas in- 14 years of experience (7 years interested. MARLANT has nearly double the clude addictions (alcohol, drugs, with the CAF). For an up-to-date list of presenta- number of Psychologists compared gambling, and gaming), sexual • Susan Young, M.Ed.: specializ- tions in the community, visit www. to what is available to the general behaviour problems and concur- ing in trauma-related disorders apns.ca. For more information civilian population of Nova Scotia. rent disorders such as depression, such as post-traumatic stress, and about psychology month, visit www. This means that CAF members have anxiety, trauma, and personality extensive experience with general apns.ca or www.cpa.ca/psychology- relatively fast access to Psycholo- disorders; background in forensic mental health in community/hos- month/ February 11, 2019 TRIDENT News 9 CAF members speak out on Bell Let’s Talk Day

By Ryan Melanson, ficer attending a mental health Trident Staff clinic, he recalled wearing dark glasses and taking the stairs Cpl Travis Weir is a Medical instead of elevator so as to not Technician on board HMCS be recognized. Montreal, and while his trade “Now I go proudly, in uni- focuses on caring for the health form, when I check in to help of his colleagues, he recently maintain my recovery, but I opened up about a time when know from my own experience he needed a break to take care and I’ve heard from others, and of himself. their family members, about He’s struggled with anxiety the fear of reaching out for and depression in recent years, help. I want people to be able to and while symptoms first do this without fear, and have began surfacing during his confidence that help will be QL3 trade course, he initially there waiting,” he said. ignored the problems. Cmdre Sutherland added that “It’s like other people have initiatives like the peer-support said. I didn’t want it to slow me focused Sentinel Program, as down or have an effect on my well as base Padres, offer a way job so I just pushed through, for junior members to seek and started doing things like guidance and help navigating drinking a lot to get through mental health resources in a it. That lasted for years until I confidential way. basically hit rock bottom,” he Other important services dis- said. cussed during the day included Cpl Weir shared his story the Canadian Forces Member during a national CAF panel The ship’s company of HMCS Halifax pose for a photo with their blue Bell Let’s Talk hats. Assistance Program (CFMAP) discussion on mental health, MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA and civilian Employee Assis- held inside Tribute Tower at tance Program (EAP), along CFB Halifax on January 30, as part of ing with his alcohol abuse, and was sador LS (Ret’d) Bruno Guévremont, with others like the MFRC, CAF Tran- events marking Bell Let’s Talk Day on able to begin the road to recovery be- Dockyard Trade and Labour Council sition Group, and of course the mental the base. Bell Canada’s mental health fore it was too late. He was concerned President Jerry Ryan, Cmdre Chris health professionals who work with advocacy and awareness day began in about the potential career implica- Sutherland, Regional Base Surgeon CF H Svcs. Representatives of these 2010, and has since raised more than tions of seeking help, and encouraged LCol David Coker, and local CF H groups and others were also at Tribute $100 million for mental health related others who may be struggling to move Svcs Psychologist Chimene Jewer. All Tower for a mental health information charities and initiatives. The CAF past those worries, as being diagnosed spoke about their own experiences fair held earlier in the day, where visi- has partnered with Bell Canada with with depression or other mental with mental health issues, whether tors could learn a bit about resources events at bases and wings across the health problems does not mean the struggling themselves or supporting available to them and snap a photo in country to help spur more open con- end of a CAF career. others in their recoveries. a Bell Let’s Talk photo booth. versations within the CAF and DND “It doesn’t work like that anymore. Cmdre Sutherland was Base Com- LS (Ret’d) Guévremont, who used about mental health, mental illness, I was originally on a medical release, mander at CFB Halifax from 2015-2017, his struggles while in the CAF as and the CAF and DND-specific mental but that was overturned, and the sys- and has previously been open about the catalyst to eventually become a health resources available to Defence tem around these things is changing his struggles with mental illness and successful entrepreneur and Invic- Team members, both military and for the better,” Cpl Weir said. subsequent alcohol abuse problems, tus Athlete, said the most important civilian, and their families. Others on the discussion panel in- and the fact that he’s received profes- message of the day was that help is Cpl Weir, who is married and has cluded PO2 Chevonne Fisher, a budget sional help multiple times through his available, and that CAF members, young children, said he eventually supervisor with CFB Halifax Base career. DND employees, or anyone else, need sought help with the encouragement Comptroller, former RCN clearance He said he’s received nothing but not suffer in silence. of his wife, spent time in rehab deal- diver turned Bell Let’s Talk Ambas- support in these cases, and that he “It’s about the importance of recog- held more internal stigma about nizing what you’re going through. Don’t mental illness than anything he ex- wait, stay ahead of it, get help, and find perienced from colleagues or medical out what works for you,” he said. professionals, but he still understands “It’s important and nobody will the intimidation factor. As a junior of- think any less of you.”

LCol David Coker speaks during the CAF national panel discussion on mental health 163650 held in Tribute Tower on January 30 as part of Bell Let’s Talk Day. AVR BRADEN TRUDEAU, FIS HALIFAX 10 TRIDENT News February 11, 2019

Clearance Diver from Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) jumping out of a CH-148 Cyclone during a Wet Hoist training on January 17, 2019, near 12 Wing Shearwater. Un plongeur-démineur de l’Unité de plongée de la Flotte (Atlantique) effectue un saut d’un hélicoptère CH-148 Cyclone lors d’un entraînement au treuillage, le 17 janvier 2019, tout près de la 12ème Escadre Shearwater. Corporal / Caporal Jessica Fox Candidates wanted for Recherche de the Clearance Diver candidatures pour le Occupation métier de plongeur-

By Lt(N) Eliane Trahan, now open to all CAF members (Non- PAO FDU(A) Commissioned) from any occupation, démineur with or without previous dive train- Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) ing/qualification. Provided they are members interested in becoming OFP qualified in their current occu- Par Ltv Eliane Trahan, volontaire pour se joindre au Clearance Divers will be able to learn pation, meet the medical and fitness APO, FDU(A) groupe professionnel de plongeur- more during information sessions requirements, and have 48 months démineur. being held at bases and wings across of continuous service, members are Les membres des Forces armées Les plongeurs-démineurs travail- Canada near the end of February and eligible to apply for VOT to Clearance canadiennes (FAC) qui souhaitent lent dans divers milieux au pays et à during the month of March 2019. Diver. devenir plongeurs-démineurs pour- l’étranger, de l'Arctique aux déserts Voluntary Occupational Transfer ront en apprendre davantage au arides de l'Afghanistan. Leur mis- (VOT) or Component Transfer (CT) is Continued on page 11 cours des séances d'information qui sion principale consiste à localiser, se tiendront dans les bases et escad- à reconnaître et à neutraliser les res partout au Canada vers la fin explosifs et les munitions, ainsi que février et au cours du mois de mars les dispositifs explosifs de circon- Adam Rebecca PLAYSAFE: 2019. stance, que ce soit sous l’eau ou à Le reclassement volontaire ou le terre, en temps de paix ou en temps Don’t Let It Happen to You transfert de catégorie de service de guerre. sont maintenant offerts à tous les Les plongeurs-démineurs sont membres des FAC (militaires du aussi capables d’accomplir divers- The War Amps new “kids-to-kids” safety rang), tous groupes professionnels es tâches d’ingénierie et de récu- video, featuring stories from young confondus, même à ceux qui ne pération sous-marines. Ils utilisent amputees who have lost limbs in accidents, possèdent pas la qualification de des équipements complexes ainsi delivers the hard-hitting but positive plongeur ou qui n’ont jamais suivi que les dernières technologies un entraînement pour plongeurs. pour mener à bien leur mission. message: “Spot the danger before you play!” Pourvu qu’ils aient atteint le Ce sont des spécialistes hautement niveau opérationnel de compétence qualifiés qui suivent une formation Visit waramps.ca/playsafe for dans leur groupe professionnel, intense et rigoureuse et qui sont the video and safety resources. qu'ils satisfassent aux exigences choisis parmi les rares personnes médicales et de condition qui ont ce qu'il faut pour endurer physique, et qu'ils aient accumulé des conditions extrêmes et réussir 48 mois de service continu, les une mission. militaires ont le droit de faire 163808 une demande de reclassement A suivre a la page 11 February 11, 2019 TRIDENT News 11 Candidates wanted for Recherche de the Clearance Diver candidatures pour le Occupation métier de plongeur-

Continued from page 10 nings, Clearance Divers have been at the forefront of Royal Canadian démineur Clearance Divers operate in a va- Navy and CAF operations throughout riety of environments both at home the world, including operations in and abroad, from the Arctic to the dry Afghanistan, The Baltics, and most Suite de la page 10 Séance d’information : deserts of Afghanistan. The Clear- recently, Ukraine. Jeudi 28 février 2019, 11h à 12h, ance Diver’s primary mission is to Consider becoming a part of one of Le groupe professionnel de plon- Bureau de sélection du personnel, locate, identify and neutralize explo- the most thrilling, challenging, and geur-démineur a une longue et riche S-90, bureau # 317, Stadacona. sive ordnance and Improvised Explo- rewarding occupations in the CAF. histoire. Les premières unités ont vu sive Devices (IEDs) whether under the Any CAF member interested in find- le jour pendant la Seconde Guerre Pour de plus amples renseigne- sea or on land, times of peace or in ing out how to become a Clearance mondiale pour désarmer les mines ments : combat. Diver is invited to attend. marines en Europe et dans le Paci- Unité de plongée de la Flotte (At- The Clearance Diver is also capable fique Sud. Depuis leurs débuts prom- lantique) : Officier de l’instruction, of various underwater engineer- Information session: etteurs, les plongeurs-démineurs ont 902-720-1346; Chef de l’instruction, ing and salvage tasks. They employ Thursday, February 28, 2019 from été au premier plan des opérations 902-720-1345. sophisticated equipment and the 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Personnel Selection de la Marine royale canadienne Unité de plongée de la Flotte latest technologies to achieve their Office, S-90, room # 317, Stadacona. et des FAC dans le monde entier, (Pacifique) : Officier de l’instruction, mission. They are highly trained For more information, contact notamment en Afghanistan, dans les 250-363-4773; Chef de l’instruction, specialists who undergo intense Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic): Training pays baltes et, plus récemment, en 250-363-4720. and rigorous training and are se- Officer, 902-720-1346; Chief Instructor, Ukraine. Horaire des séances d’information lected from the few who have what 902-720-1345. Envisagez de faire partie de l’un et exigences concernant it takes to endure extreme condi- Fleet Diving Unit (Pacific): Training des groupes professionnels les plus l’entraînement (http://esquimalt. tions to achieve mission success. Officer, 250-363-4773; Training Chief, passionnants, les plus stimulants mil.ca/FDU/Training/howtobeCD. The Clearance Diver occupation has 250-363-4720. et les plus gratifiants des FAC. Tout htm) a long and storied history. The first membre des FAC qui souhaite savoir units were formed during the Sec- Information session schedule and comment devenir un plongeur démi- ond World War to disarm sea mines training requirements (http://esqui- neur est invité à y assister. throughout Europe and the South malt.mil.ca/FDU/Training/howtob- Pacific. From their auspicious begin- eCD.htm)

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163652 12 TRIDENT News February 11, 2019 RCN sailors get taste of By Ryan Melanson, like the daily routines of life at sea, The mission, which has been ongo- Trident recently spoke with some of Trident Staff camaraderie with shipmates, and hot ing since 2015 and focuses on training the sailors who have been in Ukraine soup every morning. and support to the Security Forces of since mid-September as part of Op A long deployment away from home For a group of RCN members Ukraine, is led by members of 1st Bat- UNIFIER ROTO 6. For operational is nothing unusual for Canadian sail- currently deployed to Operation talion, RCR, and entering the Army security reasons, they will be referred ors, and there are normally certain UNIFIER in Ukraine, however, the environment can be an adjustment for to only by their rank and trade. constants they can look forward to, experience has been a little different. those with Navy backgrounds. “One of the big differences is just that nobody knows what your rank is called,” said a Lieutenant(Navy) working in the Intelligence Section. “You’re just a little different from everybody else, and people might look at you a little strangely until a couple of months pass, people get to know you, and you become part of the team.” He added that his naval experience has also been beneficial on occasion, such as after a recent security incident in the Black Sea/Kerch Strait, an area he was previously familiar with. “Having the Navy background came in handy in that it enabled me to speak intelligently on the topic and other naval matters that might affect Ukraine.” Another member, a Leading Sea- man working as one of six CAF linguists on the mission, said he’s enjoyed a deployment that allows for more fresh air and less time below CAF members have been involved with building up the capacity of their Ukranian counterparts on Op UNIFIER since January the decks of a ship. He added, how- 2015. ever, he’s been a bit overwhelmed by JOINT TASK FORCE UKRAINE the number of people he interacts

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163646 February 11, 2019 TRIDENT News 13 Army life on Op UNIFIER with each week in his linguist role, being in a supporting role working “Everytime I would step on a jetty Op UNIFIER has definitely changed and has trouble recalling names, as alongside Army colleagues, but that during my 2015 Op REASSURANCE, my look on operations, and I will defi- opposed to speaking with the same he’s now looking forward to his next it would be a different country with nitely appreciate more of what we are colleagues each day during an at-sea chance to head to sea. all kind of opportunities to explore. doing in Navy.” deployment. “I find that part a bit strange. There are people on this deployment who I might not see for weeks at a time,” he said. The most significant part of the deployment for the Leading Seaman, however, has been returning home. His family moved to Canada from Ukraine in 2002, and he’s been lobby- ing to join Op UNIFIER as a linguist since Canada began supporting the mission. “My job is to link people who can only speak English with the people from our host nation and facilitate the dialogue between the two on whatever topic is required,” he said. “I feel like I have a unique set of skills among CAF members, so I saw it as a chance to utilize that and contribute to the mission. It’s a bit weird being here in uniform, and the country has changed a lot since we left in 2002, but I’m honestly just happy to be useful to the CAF.” Another linguist on the deployment, a Lieutenant(Navy) who has previously sailed on a six-month Op Canadian and Ukrainian military members conduct winter warfare training in January as part of Op UNIFIER in Ukraine. REASSURANCE trip, said he enjoyed JOINT TASK FORCE UKRAINE

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For more information, please contact 1-877-325-LAKE(5253) or email your inquiry to: [email protected] 163649 14 TRIDENT News February 11, 2019 Practice makes perfect HMCS Toronto departed Halifax on January 19. En route to Op REASSUR- ANCE, the ship's company carried out a variety of measures ranging from painting the ship to readying for flight operations.

Technicians from HMCS Toronto Helicopter Air Detachment prepare the CH-148 Cyclone helicopter, RAPTOR, for a training mission while crossing the Atlantic Ocean during Operation REASSURANCE, January 21, 2019. MCpl Manuela Berger, Formation Imaging Services Halifax

Members the Naval Tactical Operations Group onboard HMCS Toronto conduct small arms training on the on the ship’s flight deck during Operation REASSUR- ANCE, January 23, 2019. MCpl Manuela Berger, Formation Imaging Services Halifax

A member of HMCS Toronto Boarding Party Team descends into a Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat (RHIB) as part of boarding party training during Operation REASSURANCE, January 23, 2019. MCpl Manuela Berger, Formation Imaging Services Halifax

HMCS Toronto’s crew members paint the ship while sailing the Medi- terranean during Operation REASSURANCE, January 28, 2019. MCpl Manuela Berger, Formation Imaging Services Halifax February 11, 2019 TRIDENT News 15 Toronto Raptors host CAF Appreciation Night

Maj Bayode Ajayi (right) greets one of the Toronto Raptors during the Canadian Armed Forces Appreciation Night on January 17. TORONTO RAPTORS

The Toronto Raptors hosted more than 400 CAF members, including a number of Naval Reservists from HMCS York, at their 12th annual Canadian Armed Forc- es Appreciation Night on January 17. The team played to 111-109 victory over the Phoenix Suns at Scotiabank Arena Publication: Trident | Colour Print Ready | Display 10.25" x 6.6.29" | July 2018 in Toronto. Tickets for CAF members are donated each year by Maple Leaf Sports Entertainment and season ticket holders. TORONTO RAPTORS

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Bell Let’s Talk La journée Bell (Day and Cause pour la cause Every Day) (et tous les jours)

In support of the movement, MFRC and an established criteria Pour soutenir le mouvement, #Bell- fax que nous mettons à la disposition #BellLetsTalk, staff at all three is used to determine priority stays Cause, le personnel des trois CRFM H des membres des FAC et de leur famille H&R MFRC sites (Halifax, Shear- and length of stay. We work with & R (Halifax, Shearwater et Sydney) a lorsqu’une situation de crise ou des cir- water and Sydney) participated in families on a case by case basis. participé à la journée Bell Cause pour constances exceptionnelles empêchent Bell Let’s Talk day on January 30. la cause du 30 janvier. Ici, au CRFM la famille de rester chez elle. Le séjour Here at the H&R MFRC, however, Financial Resources H et R, l’aide à la santé mentale ne se est subventionné par le CRFM H et R, support for mental health is not There may be times when limite pas à un jour par an. Notre équi- et la priorité ainsi que la durée des limited to one day a year. Our families are faced with personal pe Santé mentale et bien-être offre une séjours sont établies en fonction de Mental Health & Well-Being team financial challenges. There is an gamme de services, de ressources et de critères définis. Notre travail auprès offers a range of services, re- established criteria to determine programmes pour soutenir les familles des familles se fait au cas par cas. sources and programs to support eligibility for financial support de militaires, y compris des services military families, including coun- (i.e. Financial Assistance Fund, de conseil. Nos conseillers en bien-être Ressources financières selling services. Our Family Well- funds, grocery cards) and we work familial sont composés de profession- Il arrive parfois que des familles soi- Being Counsellors are comprised with families on a case by case nels expérimentés dans les domaines ent aux prises avec des difficultés finan- of professionals with experience basis. du conseil, du soutien familial et par cières. Le cas échéant, si ces familles in counselling, family and peer les pairs et de l'intervention en situa- sont admissibles à une aide financière support, and crisis intervention. Emergency Child Care tion de crise. (fonds d’aide financière, argent, cartes Support can be accessed for a The H&R MFRC, through the Le Centre offre une gamme de ser- d’épicerie) en vertu des critères établis, variety of reasons, including: Military Family Services Pro- vices, des ressources et de programmes nous travaillons avec elles au cas par work-related separations, par- gram (MFSP) Emergency Child de soutien aux familles, notamment cas. enting challenges, relationship Care (ECC) Policy supports des services de counseling. Nos interv- issues, separation and divorce, families by facilitating short-term enants en bien-être auprès des familles Garderie d’urgence grief and loss, and family vio- emergency child care require- sont des professionnels ayant de En vertu de la politique sur les lence. Counselling sessions are ments. There is an established l’expérience en counseling, en soutien services de garderie d’urgence du short-term and requests for national criteria to determine par les pairs et en soutien des familles, Programme de services aux familles support are typically addressed eligibility. Families are encour- ainsi qu’en intervention en situation de des militaires, le CRFM H et R aide within one business day; evening aged to develop a comprehensive crise. les familles en leur donnant, sur une appointments outside of regular child care plan and in the event Les familles peuvent avoir besoin courte période, des services de garde business hours can be accommo- this plan fails, families are eli- de soutien pour différentes raisons : en cas d’urgence. L’admissibilité à dated upon request. Counsellors gible to access MFS Emergency séparations liées au travail, difficultés ce service est établie en fonction de work closely with community Child Care. This care is available parentales, problèmes relationnels, critères nationaux. Il est important agencies and partners to identify 24/7 however, it may take several séparation ou divorce, chagrin ou que les familles prévoient un plan de the most appropriate course of hours to put into place. In discus- deuil, violence familiale. Les séances garde, mais dans l’éventualité où ce action to support a family’s well- sion with the family, application de counseling s’échelonnent sur une plan ne fonctionnerait pas, elles sont being. of resources will be decided on a courte période et les demandes d’aide admissibles au service de garde en cas As a member of the Mental case by case basis. sont habituellement traitées dans la d’urgence. Ce service est disponible Health & Well-Being Team, a Fam- journée ouvrable qui suit. Il est aussi en tout temps, mais il faut compter ily Liaison Officer, working in Deployment Respite Child possible d’obtenir un rendez-vous en plusieurs heures pour l’organiser. Le partnership with the Integrated Care soirée, en dehors des heures normales. recours aux différentes ressources est Personnel Support Centre (IPSC), We recognize that sometimes Les intervenants travaillent en étroite convenu au cas par cas, avec la famille. provides services and support to families need a break, especially collaboration avec les organismes com- military families coping with a during a deployment. If a situ- munautaires et les partenaires afin de Service de garde de relève CAF member’s illness, serious ation is not considered an emer- cibler le meilleur plan d’action pour Il arrive que les familles aient besoin injury or death. gency but child care would be assurer le bien-être des familles. de repos, particulièrement lors d’un There are a range of short-term considered beneficial to a family’s En tant que membre de l’équipe de la déploiement. Si la situation n’est pas support resources available to well-being, a period of respite santé mentale et du bien-être, l’officier considérée comme étant une urgence military families during excep- child care may be available to a de liaison avec les familles, en parte- mais que le fait de confier l’enfant à un tional circumstances. These sup- family. This service is a local en- nariat avec le centre intégré de soutien service de garde pourrait être béné- port services are managed by the hancement to the MFSP Emergen- du personnel, offre des services et du fique pour la famille, cette dernière Mental Health & Well-Being Team cy Child Care Policy. Our Family soutien aux familles des militaires bles- peut obtenir un service de garde de and include, but are not limited Well-Being Counsellors work with sés, malades ou décédés. relève. Ce service constitue d’un com- to, the following: families to address their specific plément local à la politique de service needs. Please note that certain Services de soutien de garde en cas d’urgence du CRFM. Short-Term Accommodations elgibility criteria apply. Il existe différentes ressources de Nos intervenants en bien-être auprès We manage six apartments in To speak with a member of the soutien à court terme dont les familles des familles travaillent avec celles-ci Halifax for CAF members and Mental Health and Well-Being des militaires peuvent bénéficier dans pour répondre à leurs besoins. Il est à their families to use when a crisis, Team regarding any of these les moments difficiles. Ces services, noter que certains critères doivent être compassionate or exceptional services or any questions you may gérés par l’équipe de la santé mentale respectés. circumstance affects the family’s have, please call 902-427-7788 and et du bien-être, comprennent ce qui Pour parler à un membre de l’équipe ability to remain in their home. ask to speak with the Family Well- suit, sans s’y limiter : de la santé mentale et du bien-être au The stay is subsidized by the H&R Being Counsellor. sujet de ces services, veuillez composer Hébergement de courte duré le 902-427-7788 et demander à parler à Nous gérons six appartements à Hali- l’intervenant en bien-être. February 11, 2019 TRIDENT News 17 Strengthening naval partnerships in the Middle East: Commander MCC visits Bahrain

By Lt(N) Linda Coleman, Public Affairs Officer, CTF 150

RAdm Craig Baines, Commander MARLANT and Maritime Com- ponent Command (MCC), visited Manama, Bahrain from January 14-15, 2019 for a series of key leadership engagements and to visit Commodore Darren Garnier and the Canada-led Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 team responsible for counter-terrorism and deterring illicit maritime activities in the Western Indian Ocean and Middle Eastern waters. RAdm Baines’ first meeting with VAdm James Malloy, USN, Com- mander Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), enabled discussions on Canada’s valued contribution to CMF and the great achievements of the CTF 150 Task Force since the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) took command on December 6, 2018. Only a week prior to RAdm Baines’ arrival, CTF 150 conducted its sixth drug seizure in six weeks, adding up to a total of 14,357 kg of illicit narcotics seized to date. RAdm Baines was also invited to join the CMF Command Team for the Command Update Brief (CUB) located at United States Naval Forc- RAdm Craig Baines, Commander es Central Command (NAVCENT) Maritime Forces Atlantic and Maritime Headquarters. It was an opportunity Component Command, and Commodore for RAdm Baines to witness the Darren Garnier, Commander CTF 150, CMF coalition partnership at work. visit the Royal Bahrain Naval Force Countries from all over the world Headquarters in Manama, Bahrain on are represented at the CUB, includ- January 15, 2019. ing Canada, the United Kingdom, SUBMITTED Australia, France, Kuwait, Italy, Denmark, and Brazil to name a few. ing to Canadians. We feel very RAdm Craig “I’d like to thank CMF for the comfortable sending our sailors Baines, Com- warm welcome and outstanding to Bahrain, and it’s an honour to mander Mari- hospitality,” said RAdm Baines visit,” said RAdm Baines. “We look time Forces when addressing coalition members forward to investigating opportuni- Atlantic and at the CUB. “It’s very inspiring to ties to work together and collabo- Maritime Com- see the CMF coalition operating. rate in the future. We can learn a lot ponent Com- The Royal Canadian Navy oper- from each other.” mand, meets ates all over the world, and we gain “It’s great to have friends like the with Commo- understanding of the importance of RCN and develop these important dore Moham- establishing these relationships.” naval partnerships,” said Commo- med Yousif On January 15, RAdm Baines dore Al-Asam. “It was an honour to Al Asam, and Commodore Garnier visited have you here and we look forward Commander Commodore Mohammed Yousif Al to future collaboration.” Royal Bahrain Asam, Commander Royal Bahrain RAdm Baines also spent time with Naval Force, Naval (RBN) Force, who are also the combined Canadian – Austra- on January 15, members of the CMF coalition. lian CTF 150 team during his visit 2019. The CAF and Royal Canadian Navy and thanked them for their hard SUBMITTED (RCN) have been deploying person- work. nel to Bahrain for Operation ARTE- CTF 150 is under CAF command MIS and Operation FOUNDATION from December 2018 until April Buying, Selling or Relocating successfully for many years, con- 2019. Through maritime security tributing to counter terrorism and operations, regional engagements, Are you buying a good investment? providing continual CAF presence. and capacity building activities, What is your property worth? The meeting was an opportunity to CTF 150 works to deter and deny thank Commodore Al Asam for RBN terrorist organizations the use of We are experts in Real Estate Valuation, providing accurate 163639 support to CAF operations in the benefits from using the high seas Estimates of Value, serving military families for 25 years. area, and to strengthen RCN / RBN for smuggling illicit cargo including relationships. narcotics, UN embargoed weapons, Greg Lockyer, CRA Chris Flick, AACI Steve Horswill, AACI “Thank you for being so welcom- and Somali charcoal. o: 902-466-2000 f: 902-466-2732 w: alderneyappraisals.com 18 TRIDENT News February 11, 2019 DND Fire Services responds to shipboard fire at former refinery site

By Brian MacDonald, Deputy Fire Chief, CFB Halifax

I received a phone call at home in the early hours on Sunday January 27, from Senior Platoon Chief (SPC) Chris Wagner requesting permission for the Dockyard Fire Department to respond to a shipboard fire at the Im- perial Oil refinery site in Dartmouth. A decision was taken to dispatch one fire truck from HMC Dockyard and a support vehicle from each of HMC Dockyard and CFAD Bedford. Responding Platoon Chief Randell Davidson, who is himself both a senior member of the CFB Halifax Fire Department a volunteer Fire Captain with the Hantsport Fire Department, recognized the need for additional DND support and made the request to have a utility crew from 12 Wing Shearwater meet the dockyard fire- PC Davidson of the CFB Halifax Fire Department preparing to Firefighters from DND, HRM and the tanker fought the fire for fighters on site. gas-free the space following the extinguishment of the fire. more than two hours before it was extinguished. Living in Dartmouth, I responded SUBMITTED SUBMITTED from home and met the duty crews onboard the ship as they arrived from Halifax. SPC Wagner, in close coopera- tion with the HRM Fire Department and ship crew, was able to provide valuable insight into shipboard firefighting systems and made critical recommendations that resulted in the timely activation of fitted fire systems onboard the ship. The activation of the fitted systems immediately reduced the threat posed from the fire and made entry into the space safer for the Dockyard Fire Department. As the HRM Fire Department pre- CFB Halifax Fire Department Attack Team, from left to right: pared a water supply the Dockyard FR J. Ridgeley, FR T. Dyke, FR W. Jenkins, FR R. Stewart, FR 12 Wing Shearwater Fire Department, from left to right: MCpl Fire Department prepared to enter A. Newell, FR A. Lockyer, SPC C. Wagner, PC R. Davidson. M. Mitton, Cpl M. Nadeau, Avr J. Mallett. the space as the primary attack team. SUBMITTED SUBMITTED In a coordinated effort with HRM above and the Dockyard Fire Depart- ment below, the fire was quickly brought under control and reported as extinguished in short order. The Dockyard Fire Department conducted salvage and overhaul within the fire space and confirmed that the fire had not spread beyond the generator room. In the overhaul it was noted that significant fire debris had spread to the engine room and the situation could have been far worse. Senior Officials from the HRM Fire Dept noted that it was an “exciting morning” and a call that went well. According to the blog Halifax Ship- ping News, the fire was aboard the tanker Kivalliq W. The blog noted that the fire started in a generator com- partment. When the Imperial Oil refinery was operational, there was a fire department on site but when the refinery was shut down, that department also was closed and its fire engines were sold. Kivalliq W is operated by Coastal CFB Halifax Fire Department aerial fire truck on scene with HRM Fire next to tanker Kivalliq W at the Imperial Oil Pleasant St Shipping, part of Newfoundland’s refinery site. Woodward Group. SUBMITTED February 11, 2019 TRIDENT News 19 Hometown Hockey festival setting sail for Esquimalt

By Peter Mallett, your hockey skills to NHL stars and The Lookout Staff have a chance to win prizes. The Hockey Circus Show: World Anticipation amongst sports fans at renowned hockey acrobat Paz juggles the base and throughout Victoria is everything from pucks to flaming mounting for the arrival of the Rogers hockey sticks. Hometown Hockey event. Community Hockey Rink: A CFB Esquimalt is one of 24 chosen family-friendly outdoor ball hockey locations to host the ultimate Nation- rink allowing fans to interact with al Hockey League fan experience with NHL alumni while playing some ball Sportsnet hosts Ron MacLean and hockey. Scotiabank will donate $15,000 Tara Slone. to minor hockey associations in the Naden will open to the public community during this event. Saturday February 16 and Sunday Haul of Fame: Ram 1500, hockey- February 17 for two afternoons of themed obstacle course allows fans to family-friendly fun with interactive test their skills and win a $5,000 prize activities, displays, entertainment, for their local minor hockey associa- and an autograph session with former tion. NHL goaltender Kirk McLean. Live Entertainment: A variety of On Sunday afternoon, MacLean and music featuring The County Lin and Slone will broadcast a Hockey Night Sportsnet hosts Ron MacLean and Tara Slone will host the ultimate National Hockey The Temps. in Canada game from the Sportsnet League fan experience on Saturday February 16 and Sunday February 17 at CFB Ted Rogers Community Grants: Mobile Studio. Esquimalt. Will be awarded to local and national Live out takes will be shown from SUBMITTED organizations in support of educa- the Wurtele Arena during the Mon- tional programs. treal Canadiens and Florida Panthers so much of their time to the game. for members of the Canadian Armed Food and Drink: Sample a compli- game. The broadcast will also feature They coach, they officiate, they play, Forces veterans and their families.” mentary slice of Giuseppe Pizzeria an outtake of MacLean and Slone and they volunteer at every level of For more information about Rog- pizza or Tim Hortons coffee and hot aboard HMCS Vancouver for an inti- the game from Atom to Old Timer.” ers Hometown Hockey follow them chocolate, or purchase a meal from mate look at life in the navy Capt(N) Boyd has a strong connec- on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram or one of two foods trucks Saltchuck Pie Base Commander, Capt(N) Jason Boyd tion to Canada’s national sport. He visit hometownhockey.com Company and Deadbeetz. will join Coaches’ Corner icon and for- excelled playing youth hockey in tiny mer Boston Bruins coach Don Cherry as Rosetown, Sask. He was originally Events and activities include the From the Military Community: special guest on the broadcast. Capt(N) recruited by the Canadian Armed following: Naval Display Bus and Sonar (mas- Boyd says that he, much like the rest of Forces to play hockey at Royal Mili- Fan Hub: interactive experiences cot) the hockey fans at the base, is excited by tary College of Canada back in 1984. that feature an autograph signing with NTOG - interactive displays – large the outreach opportunity for the Royal Canadian Forces Morale and Wel- NHL alumni Kirk McLean, video game boat that attendees can step in/take Canadian Navy and the men and women fare charity Support Our Troops has stations, ball hockey and popcorn. photos and a weapons display of the Pacific Fleet. partnered with Rogers Hometown Virtual Photo Booth: Get close to PSP and MFRC - children's games “Local hockey is something the base Hockey. Capt(N) Boyd says, “the event your favourite NHL players through and bouncy castle wants to support because many of our will help shine the spotlight on a na- virtual technology, take photos with SISIP and CANEX will have games military and civilian members devote tional organization that does so much virtual images of NHL stars, show off and giveaways

Former shipmates hailed as ‘heroes’ after Sooke water rescue

By Peter Mallett, and immediately pointed it out to They stripped the young men of there to see the boys capsize. It is a The Lookout Staff Don,” says White. “We both knew how their wet clothing and used blankets credit to the training and skills by to react and kept calm and collected, and their own dry clothing to keep the navy that these two men were Two sailors transformed into holi- but we could see the kids were going them warm. When first responders able to effect a successful water res- day heroes for a family in Sooke after into panic mode and would need our arrived on the scene, the two men cue with virtually no preparation or performing a water rescue just before help sooner than later.” were transported to Victoria General resources.” Christmas that saved the lives of two They called 9-1-1 but concerned it Hospital where they were treated and After thanking both men for saving young men. might take the volunteer fire depart- eventually released. the life of their child and his friend, The incident occurred December ment too long to arrive, the two sail- A grateful LS Moorhouse said the the Moorhouse family invited PO2 14 when the 20-year-old stepson of ors hatched a plan. pair became instant heroes to him Merlo and White to join them as the LS Chris Moorhouse and his friend They were able to retrieve a kayak and his family. guests of honour for a Christmas Eve flipped their canoe in the frigid wa- from a nearby cottage and set off to “The hero moniker is definitely dinner. ters of Kemp Lake. collect the two men. warranted. It was really a huge All three men said this past Christ- After capsizing, the canoe quickly “Within a few strokes of us getting stroke of luck that anyone at all was mas was one they will never forget. took on water and sank leaving his into the lake they immediately started stepson Corey and his house guest, screaming for help, they were clearly who was visiting from the United panicking,” said PO2 Merlo. “When Kingdom, stranded in the lake. The we got to them the younger one ANTOVIC temperature that day was 4 Celsius, [Corey] was coughing up water and REAL PROPERTY and LS Moorhouse says hypothermia struggling to keep his head above the set in minutes after they entered the surface. If we weren’t able to get him APPRAISALS INC. water. The two, he adds, were not out of the water everything would NEED YOUR HOME APPRAISED? wearing life jackets. have gone bad very quickly.” PO2 Don Merlo and his friend LS White and PO2 Merlo managed to Are you relocating? Call us! (ret’d) Jon White had just arrived at lift the victims onto the kayak and Friendly, Reliable, Accurate, Timely the lakeshore to do some fishing when ferry them ashore. saw the flipped canoe and its two oc- Both were hypothermic. Corey lost Servicing: Sackville, Bedford, Halifax/Dartmouth & Outlying Areas cupants in the water. consciousness three times, says PO2 Tel: (902)441-4434 • Fax: (902) 406-5525 • www.antovicappraisals.com • Email: [email protected] “I spotted them and saw a splash Merlo. We look forward to speaking with you! 163219 20 TRIDENT News February 11, 2019 Rolling up sleeves for Canadian Blood Services

Canadian Blood Services held its first CFB Halifax blood drive of the year on February 1 at Juno Tower. Seventy-nine Defence Team members attended the clinic, surpassing the goal of 58 donations. The next blood drive will take place on May 10 in the Juno Tower Atlantic Room. MARGARET CONWAY, A/BPAO CFB HALIFAX February 11, 2019 TRIDENT Sports 21

What’s the score with local sports in your community? Send write-ups, photos, and results to Sports [email protected] PSP Reconditioning Program

By Kerianne Willigar, by a CAF Health Service professional PSP Reconditioning Manager (ie. medical officer, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, and physiothera- This is a fitness program designed pist) via a medical chit noting profes- to meet the demands of serving CAF sionally directed PT. members that are dealing with in- While in this program, each mem- jury and illness. This program was ber will receive safe exercise pre- created in response to information scription based on his or her health gathered from military personnel and fitness ability/needs, specialized through the Health and Lifestyle group PT, progression tracking, atten- Information Survey (HLIS). The dance tracking, fitness education and survey’s results showed injuries, support systems. Our goal is to teach physical inactivity and depression members to exercise the proper way as the major attributes limiting within the limitations of their medi- deployability. With the goal of creat- cal situation. In doing so, we ensure ing a multi-disciplinary approach to that proper exercise habits are formed address these issues, it was identi- before members leave the program to fied that there was a gap in service. exercise on their own (self-directed There was no exercise program- PT) or potentially to return to unit PT. ming for members who were unfit One of the most important factors to do unit PT and were dealing to maintaining or regaining fitness with barriers related to illness and levels while injured or ill is to seek injuries. a fitness professional’s help as soon As a result of this gap, PSP na- as possible. The longer someone is tionwide has hired trainers who sedentary or inactive, the more your are qualified to prescribe safe and health/fitness deteriorates. Early effective exercise to members with PSP fitness and sports instructor Mike Dodge (left) examines his client’s range of mo- intervention will minimize the nega- illnesses/injury. Due to the size of tion as part of the reconditioning program. tive impact of physical inactivity the base in Halifax, we have three RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF that affects both the body and mind. trainers that offer programming to To learn more about this program this clientele. Members who would illness, chronic pain, cardiovascular osteoporosis, cancer, diabetes, stroke, or to see if you are a candidate, please benefit from enrolling this program conditions, physical disabilities, ar- and heart conditions. contact Kerianne Willigar, Recondi- include but are not limited to those thritis, musculoskeletal conditions, To enroll in this program CAF mem- tioning Manager at Kerianne.Willi- with metabolic disorders, chronic pulmonary disorders, lung disease, bers must be referred into the service [email protected]

Fitness and sports updates

By Trident Staff families, $60 for DND employees Hockey Team is looking for new play- ketball is available Wednesdays from and their families, and $65 for civil- ers. All interested players wishing to 6-8 p.m. For more information please The FORCE Rewards Program ian friends. Contact club president participate should contact Reginald. contact: Cpl Gagnon at 902-720-3214 or is designed to recognize CAF per- Lt(N) Sam Kehler at samuel.kehler@ [email protected] / Office Tel.: [email protected] sonnel who achieve high levels of forces.gc.ca or search Navy Tridents 902-427-3381 / Cell : 902-440-7394. Prac- health-related fitness and operational Triathlon Club on Facebook. Stay tices are from 2-3:30 on Fridays start- readiness on their FORCE Fitness tuned for announcements for our ing October 12 at the Halifax Civic Profile, as part of their annual race in early June with distances for Centre and the team will be playing FORCE Evaluation. In line with the all abilities. in the BMO Hockey league. Atlantic CAF objective of maintaining high Winter intersection curling Region OT Hockey Championship levels of health-related fitness and games are held at 12:30 p.m. every will be held in 14 Wing Greenwood, operational readiness, this program is Tuesday at the CFB Halifax Curling February 12-15, 2019. Please note that being implemented to motivate CAF Club. There may be cancellations players must be 37 years of age (three personnel to pursue physical activity because of COTF/COTW/Wing Cup, under age 40 players are permitted at while recognizing those who achieve Regionals and Club Bonspiels TBC. CAF Regional and Nationals) with the excellence. FORCE Program location: Winter I/S Curling will run from exception of goaltenders who must Fleet Gym location, D216, Mondays, January-March. I/S Curling is open be 35 years of age. 10 a.m. and Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. HMCS to military members only. Anyone Intersection/Drop-In Pickleball. Scotian location: Fridays, 10 a.m. and not curling for their team that day is Come and learn a fun new sport. 1:30 p.m. invited to arrive at the curling club to Shearwater Gym, Mondays and Has competing a triathlon been spare for other teams. All levels are Wednesdays 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. For more on your bucket list? Don’t know welcome. Individual curlers can sub- information please contact Sgt Rick where to start? Join the Navy Tri- mit their names to the spare list by Austin, 720-1711 or rick.austin@ dents Triathlon Club. Membership is contacting [email protected] forces.gc.ca $50 for military members and their The CFB Halifax Old Timers 12 Wing Shearwater drop-in bas- 22 TRIDENT Sports February 11, 2019 12 Air Sports Maintenance trivia Squadron By Stephen Stone takes Wing Questions 1. Who is the most recent pitcher Cup hockey to hit an in-the park grand slam? 2. Which professional Ameri- Congratulations to 12 Wing AMS, win- can football team suffered the ners of the 2018 Wing Cup for ice hockey. greatest loss in a championship The final game was held on December 8 game? at the Shearwater Arena. 3. Which is the only NFL team to SUBMITTED win consecutive Super Bowls twice? 4. Which team is the only NFL team to cap a perfect season by winning the Super Bowl? 5. Who was the second major league pitcher to hurl a no-hit- ter in the playoffs? 6. Who was the last out in Don Larsen’s perfecto in the 1956 World Series? 7. Who was the first player in major league baseball’s 40-40 club? 8. Who is the most recent player to hit at least one homer in 8 consecutive games? 9. Who is the most recent player to complete an unassisted triple play in the major leagues? 10. Which horse was the first to win the Triple Crown while being undefeated in previous races? 11. Who was the jockey riding the most recent Triple Crown winner? 12. Who, along with Bud Grant are the only to professional football HMCS Halifax sailors are MEGA Hockey champions coaches to appear in a Grey Cup game and a Super Bowl? The team from HMCS Halifax were victorious in the finals of the 2019 MEGA Hockey Championship on January 18, taking a 4-3 13. As of publication date, which victory over HMCS Charlottetown. Other participating teams included HMC ships Fredericton, Montreal, and St. John’s, along NFL team appeared in the most with Trinity, Campus Atlantic, FMF Cape Scott, and MOG 5. Super Bowls? SUBMITTED 14. On June 8, 1965, Major League Baseball held the first draft for high school and collegiate players. With the first pick, who did the Kansas City Athletics pick? Jason Price named Atlantic 15. Which CFL All-Star went on to become the Buffalo Bills second leading rusher behind the Regional Sports Manager “Juice” OJ Simpson? 16. Which championship game between the NFL and the AFL By Trident Staff hockey knowledge to PSP, serving was the first Super Bowl named as an instructor during skills camps game? After 13 years as a member of Per- hosted at the Shearwater Arena 17. Which franchise was the first sonnel Support Programs Halifax, Ja- and on other occasions. On his own American Football League son Price has recently been named the time, Price volunteers as a coach champion and which team did organization’s new Atlantic Regional and manager for community hockey it defeat in the championship Sports Manager. and baseball leagues. game? Originally from Lawrencetown, Many also know Jason from his side 18. Before the league disbanded, he brings years of corporate knowl- career as a country singer/songwrit- which team was the AFL’s last edge and an extensive sports ad- er. He’s released an ECMA-nominated championship team? ministrative background to the job. album and performed at a number of 19. Who was the first NHL player to He first came to PSP as a fitness venues across the region, including wear a goalie mask on a regular instructor after a successful stint as the Dockyard stage during PSP’s an- basis? an athletic therapist at the hockey nual Family Days. 20. Who was the last goalie to play major junior level, working with Price takes over in the role from in the NHL without a mask? Canada’s National team as well as Kevin DeLong, another longtime Jason Price is PSP’s new Atlantic Re- the QMJHL’s Cape Breton Scream- member of the PSP Halifax team who gional Sports Manager. Answers on page 23 ing Eagles. He’s also brought his recently began his retirement. SUBMITTED February 11, 2019 TRIDENT Sports 23

HER MIXED-UP ACTIVITIES

ACROSS 67 Tiptoed about 130 Franklin's belief in God 35 Hosp. sites 63 War zone of the '60s 97 Greek letter #7 1 Make hostile 68 Smear (on) 131 Burdened 36 Singer Sayer 64 Spoke slowly and solemnly 98 Prefix with lateral 9 Sliced to bits, as a potato 70 Female pastor, e.g. 132 "No turning back now!" 37 Queen, e.g. 68 L- -- (drug treating 99 Frank 14 Quibble 75 Poet Gallagher 38 ABA or AMA part: Abbr. Parkinson's) 100 May of film 19 Used with both ears 76 Deep dislike DOWN 39 Uncertainty of meaning 69 Actor West 105 A long time 20 Love, in Lido 78 Battery pole 1 Singer Lane 44 Large tour vehicle 71 Prefix with lateral 106 Alter, in a way, as a skirt 21 Like a lamb 79 Some iPods 2 Debt security 45 Sky shiner 72 Actor Silver 107 Seat holders 22 Eleanor Roosevelt's 81 "Crazy" singer cuts 3 Research center: Abbr. 46 Loop trains 73 Pre-F string 108 Actress Rich successor chars beef and a gossipy meddler's 4 Prop for art 47 Eastern ideal 74 Vetoing vote 109 Actress Lindsay pork? fingernails? 5 -- -Grain (cereal bar 48 Actress on NBC's "The 77 Gore Vidal's Breckinridge 110 -- -warrior 25 Step foot in 87 Comedian Schumer brand) Brave" 80 Beatty and Buntline 111 Prescription amounts 26 Pluralizable word 88 Wade's rival 6 Airport landing abbr. 49 Leaf, Sentra and Maxima 82 Cheat 112 One-named New Age 27 By means of 89 Top 40 tunes 7 Greek letter #19 50 Ambulance VIP 83 Tell untruths musician 28 D.C.'s nation 90 Big name in tractors 8 Graceful tree 51 "Serpico" author Peter 84 "-- be a pleasure!" 117 Tennis units 30 "The Cosby Show" actress 92 "Gidget" star challenges 9 Talked too long 55 1990 Jamie Lee Curtis 85 Exams for some jrs. 118 Baht earner defeats a jungle beast? the head of a college? 10 Permeate action thriller 86 Yemeni, e.g. 119 Sediment 37 Lamb's cry 98 Frozen drink brand 11 "See how many there are," 56 Birds of Arabian myth 91 Navy off. 121 Rapa -- (Easter Island) 40 Org. for cavity fillers 101 Savings plan, for short informally 57 Torah cases 92 Salt, in Paris 122 TV's Linden 41 Suffix with election 102 Holiday in Vietnam 12 Be off target 59 WWII female enlistee 93 Disposed 123 Man-mouse linkup 42 High volcano in Europe 103 Divs. of a ton 13 Fox's home 60 Got some air 94 "... and yet here we --" 124 Disposed 43 "La La Land" co-star makes 104 1980s astronaut irritates a 14 Sky streaker 61 Toronto-to-Detroit dir. 95 Burgundy or maroon 125 Cheer yell an animated fish docile? peeress? 15 Declares 62 Midori on ice 96 Kinsman: Abbr. 126 Soft & -- 52 First episode 113 -- tight leash 16 By means of 53 Actor Hale 114 Poet's p.m. 17 Know instinctively 54 "-- big girl now" 115 Ray of McDonald's 18 Classroom instruction 55 Piece of lifting lingerie 116 Brewery kilns 23 Year, to Jorge 58 "Mixed Nuts" actress 120 "Buttons and Bows" singer 24 Hot tub site successfully woos a stashes away dozens of 29 Gasteyer of "Mean Girls" seamster? cases of classic soda? 31 Roosted 65 Ivanisevic of tennis 127 Habituate 32 Busyness 66 "Como --?" (Jorge's 128 Circus venue 33 Ho-hum greeting) 129 Part of PG 34 Queen, e.g.

Sports trivia

Questions on page 22 10. Seattle Slew. Answers 11. Mike E. Smith, at age 52, became the 1. Mel Stottlemeyer. July 20, 1965 – he oldest jockey to ride a Triple Crown hit the grand salami off Bob Mon- winner – his horse – Justify 2018 bouquette of the Red Sox in the 5th Triple Crown winner and only the inning. Mel pitched a complete second horse to win it while being game for the win. undefeated in previous races. 2. The Washington Redskins were 12. Marv Levy. He won 2 cups with the mauled by the Chicago Bears 73-0 in Alouettes and coached the Buffalo 1940 Bills to 4 consecutive Super Bowls. 3. Pittsburgh Steelers 1974-75 and 1978 – Unfortunately, he didn’t win any. 79 13. New England Patriots appeared in 10 4. Miami Dolphins won Super Bowl Super Bowls and won 5. Vll to complete the only undefeated 14. Rick Monday, destroyer of Montreal season since the AFL-NFL merger Expos dreams with a 9th inning, 5. Roy Halladay of the Phillies on game winning homerun in the 1981 October 6, 2010 against the Cincin- National League Championship Se- nati Reds in Game 1 of the National ries. Incidentally, the Mets in round League Division Series. 10 of that draft chose HOF pitcher 6. Dale Mitchel struck out on a called Nolan Ryan. 3rd strike by Babe Pinelli. Mitchell, 15. Carleton Chester “Cookie” Gilchrist who pinch hit for Dodger Sal “The 16. Super Bowl lll in January 1969 was Barber” Maglie, played 11 seasons, the first labelled Super Bowl. The had 4358 plate appearances and 2 previous were AFL-NFL World struck out only 119 times. He swears Championship games. that the called 3rd strike wasn’t. 17. The Houston Oilers defeated the Los 7. Jose Canseco hit 40 home runs and Angeles Chargers 24-16 stole 40 bases in 1988 becoming the 18. Kansas City Chiefs. first player to do so. 19. Hall of Fame great Jacques Plante. 8. Ken Griffey, Jr. He started the streak He started wearing a mask after a in Yankee Stadium on July 20, 1993 shot by Andy Bathgate of the Rang- and finished, 8 games later in Seattle ers cut him severely on the face. against the Twins 20. Andy Brown. He played his last NHL 9. Eric Bruntlett, 2nd baseman with the game on April 7, 1974, a Penguins Phillies did the deed on Aug. 23, 2009, 6-3 loss to the Atlanta Flames. He in the 9th inning against the Mets. finished his career with the India- It was also the first National League napolis Racers of the WHA, without game ending triple play. a mask. 163727 INTELLIGENT ALL-WHEEL

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