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Monday, October 1, 2018 Volume 52, Issue 20

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First AOPS is launched

The future HMCS Harry DeWolf is slowly lowered into the Bedford Basin for its launch on Saturday, September 15, 2018. AVR BRADEN TRUDEAU, FIS

Exercises with CANEX celebrates Updates from the Halifax CAF Soccer US Navy ships Pg. 3 50 years Pg. 6 & Region MFRC Pg. 16 championship Pg. 20 DON’T PAY UNTIL MARCH 2019! Celebrating We have all your shopping needs. Shopping at CANEX.CA? Sign Up for a CF1 Card. Visit one of our three locations: Find us on Facebook. WINDSOR PARK, SHEARWATER & STADACONA 157134 2 TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2018 NDWCC 2018: your Cape Scott kicks off involvement matters NDWCC with games, music, and food for a good cause By Capt(N) D.E. Mazur, money (contributing through payroll CFB Halifax Base Commander deductions and fundraisers), your By Ryan Melanson, skills (volunteering) – these methods Trident Staff On October 1, the day this issue of of engagement all matter. Take some the Trident is published, many of time, do your research and find out As the formation enters our Defence Team personnel will be what works for you. In doing so, it’s the busy fall season, that also gathered at the Stadacona Fitness, important to ask yourself: Why do I means the beginning of the Sports and Recreation Centre for give? For me, there is a clear answer fall 2018 National Defence MARLANT’s official 2018 National to this question, as my family has Workplace Charitable Cam- Defence Workplace Charitable Cam- been personally touched by cancer. paign (NDWCC), which will paign (NDWCC) kick-off event. My mother passed away from breast encourage defence community As MARLANT’s newest NDWCC cancer, so I have a strong motivation members across Halifax to Campaign Champion and someone to support organizations that are contribute their time, financial who, admittedly, hasn’t lived on the making positive strides in cancer resources and skills to worth- East Coast in many years, I look research and those that provide while charities that do impor- forward to events such as this kick- support to individuals and families tant work in the region. FMF members sell raffle tickets during the Dock- off. Why? Because they allow our impacted by this disease. On September 11, Fleet yard NDWCC kickoff event. members to come together as a team, If you don’t have this natural con- Maintenance Facility Cape MARGARET CONWAY, BASE PUBLIC AFFAIRS have some fun and – most important- nection to a specific charity as I do, Scott hosted its annual NDWCC ly – engage with local and national why not consider donating to orga- kickoff, to be followed by events charities that positively impact our nizations that support our Defence at Stadacona and 12 Wing members, our neighbours and our Team members and their families Shearwater, inviting charity communities in this region and directly? Our Halifax & Region representatives to the dockyard across the country every day. Military Family Resource Centre, to meet with potential donors In line with Strong, Secure, En- Support our Troops and the Royal and enjoy and afternoon of fun gaged, this year’s NDWCC campaign Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund and fundraising. theme – The Defence Team stands are all great options. You can also Capt(N) David Benoit, the Shoulder-to-Shoulder for Canadian donate more broadly to the United new Commanding Officer of charities: everyone wins! – pushes Way or HealthPartners and they will Cape Scott, said he’s always us to be strong and unified here at determine which charities can ben- been a supporter of NDWCC, home for the benefit of all Canadi- efit most from your contributions. and was happy to have his unit ans, including our members. Part of Just remember: Whether or not help start up this year’s cam- this unified effort is to be engaged in you think you need help now, you paign in Halifax. the campaign in meaningful ways. or someone you know does, or will “This is all about the chari- FMF employee Gary Steffen, left, led the band Meaningful engagement, of at some point, rely on the program- ties, the people who will actual- and served as host and emcee of the NDWCC course, differs from one person to ming, research, skills and expertise ly use the money we raise here kickoff event held outside D200 in HMC Dock- the next. CFB Halifax supports a offered by charitable organizations to good effect in our commu- yard on September 11. workforce of over 10,000 military in our region and across the country. nity,” he said. MARGARET CONWAY, BASE PUBLIC AFFAIRS and civilian personnel who are all in When canvassers visit your units in “We’re so happy to have all various stages of their careers, con- the coming months, take some time our people out with their families, ian workforce, and volunteers also stantly juggling the unique demands to listen and ask questions. Educate and to have the United Way and manned the barbecues to keep the of their professional and personal yourself. Find a way, big or small, to HealthPartners and their teams here crowd fed and raise money through lives. Whether you’re a young sailor become involved. Every bit counts. to launch the NDWCC campaign for food sales. Raffle tickets and $1 or senior officer, a single parent, The more we can stand shoulder- MARLANT.” games like darts, plinko, and washer married with children, or experienc- to-shoulder to support our communi- Representatives from the United toss presented even more ways to ing the challenges of a deployment, ties, the stronger they will become. Way and HealthPartners were on have some fun while supporting major life event or otherwise, there The stronger our communities hand to speak to the crowd and thank NDWCC. are many ways to engage in the become, the stronger our Defence the base for the support each year, Unit Coxn CPO1 Shawn Coates said NDWCC that can work within the Team will be. And a strong Defence while the area was also lined with the entire FMF team, both civilian unique framework of your life. Team, at home and abroad, is good individual booths from the many and uniformed, deserved credit for Giving of your time (planning for everyone. charities that receive support from the teamwork shown in organizing or attending NDWCC events), your NDWCC. This included the United and carrying out the event, with spe- Way itself, groups under the Health- cial thanks going to Mr. Steffen, Brian Partners banner like ALS Canada, Lambe, and Lt(N) Mike Baskin for Alzheimer Society, and the Canadian being key supporters. Lung Association, as well as others More than $500,000 was raised by like the Halifax & Region MFRC, East MARLANT and CFB Halifax through Preston Daycare, Chebucto House, last year’s NDWCC campaign, con- Adsum for Women & Children, and tributing to $3.6 million raised nation- more. wide across DND, and the formation “Whether we realize it or not, is being encouraged to top that total there are people all around us and for this year. To that end, members people within this organization who were reminded that there are number use the services of these organiza- of ways to donate, including through tions daily. Your contributions help e-pledge, a secure online platform, or them, and you should take pride and through the forms distributed by unit joy in knowing that,” Capt(N) Benoit NDWCC reps. It is also understood said. that some people have preferred chari- Aside from the opportunities to ties that fall outside of the United learn more about the various chari- Way, HealthPartners, or other regular ties on hand, the afternoon also saw NDWCC recipients, and donations live music led by FMF employee Gary made to any registered Canadian Steffen and a number of talented charity can be counted toward NDW- 157144 musicians from the unit’s large civil- CC totals. OCTOBER 1, 2018 TRIDENT NEWS 3

HMCS Halifax joined the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) guided missle destroyers US Ships Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) and Forest Sherman (DDG 98), guided-missile cruiser Normandy (CG 60), strike-fighter jets from Carrier Air Wing 1 and the strike group flagship, aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), for a formation exercise off the coast of Halifax, Canada. HSTCSG conducted integrated operations with the Royal Canadian Navy across multiple warfare areas focused on defense of the homeland, and increasing interoperability and proficiency in conducting allied operations in the Atlantic. MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 2ND CLASS THOMAS GOOLEY

HMCS Members of HMCS Halifax perform Ship Without Air Detachment training with a US Halifax and Navy Cyclone, Codename Slayer, on board Halifax en route to PASSEX. USS Harry AB JOHN IGLESIAS, FIS S. Truman participate in the formation exercise off U.S., Canada wrap up Halifax, NS. MASS COM- MUNICATION SPECIALIST 2ND bilateral maritime ops CLASS THOMAS GOOLEY

By USS Harry S. Truman modore Craig Skjerpen, Commander FREE WITH FOOD OR Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs Canadian Fleet Atlantic. “Our close CASH DONATION TO partnership with the USN was forged The Harry S. Truman Carrier over decades and this training dem- Strike Group (HSTCSG) and the Royal onstrates our continued ability to pro- Canadian Navy concluded three days vide professional and capable forces of bilateral operations in the North that are ready to operate with our Atlantic on September 12. partners, whether it is here at home REGISTER NOW The multi-day event, under the in the North Atlantic or elsewhere in AND JOIN US SUNDAY, direction of U.S. Northern Com- the world." OCTOBER 14th, 2018 mand’s Navy Component Command, Canada and the U.S. regularly # Walk or run the U.S. Navy North, was comprised of participate in combined exercises 2.5km/5km course training evolutions geared towards and operations. The two NATO allies # Celebrate community, partnership building and enhanc- most recently participated together in healthy living and ing interoperability between the two larger scale exercises, RIM OF THE physical literacy. nations, to include liaison officer PACIFIC (RIMPAC) 2018 and CUT- exchanges, rotary wing deck landing LASS FURY 2016. The most recent qualifications, replenishment at sea, bilateral exercises between U.S. and and advanced surface ship maneuver- Canada were Task Group Exercise Healthy Active Living ing operations. 2015 and TRIDENT FURY 2013. “Canada is a vital partner in ensur- Exercise participants included Happens Here. ing security in the North Atlantic Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS and our homeland,” said RAdm Halifax (FFG 330), Nimitz-class Gene Black, commander of Harry aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman S. Truman Carrier Strike Group. (CVN 75), guided missile cruiser USS “The opportunity to train with the Normandy (CG 60), guided-missile de- Royal Canadian Navy enhances our stroyers USS Forrest Sherman (DDG proficiency and interoperability, 98) and USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51), and strengthens our long-standing and squadrons from Carrier Air Wing alliance as we work as one team to One (CVW-1). achieve common goals.” HSTCSG continues its scheduled Bilateral exercises between the U.S. deployment to conduct maritime and Canada contribute to building a security operations, provide crisis more lethal force through realistic response capability, and increase the- Corporate Partner rate available training in a challenging environ- ater security cooperation efforts and ment, while strengthening the NATO forward naval presence in the U.S. 2nd through the CFOne program. alliance. Fleet area of operations. It happens here. 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January 8 — MFRC; 12 Wing Shearwater centenary special January 22 February 5 — MFRC; Money Matters 615 (Bluenose) Royal Canadian at Government House at 8:30 a.m., fol- tion from Quebec to Charlottetown February 19 Air Cadet Squadron lowed by Treaty Day church services and back, and later became embroiled March 5 — MFRC March 19 — Posting Season Time: 6:15-9:15 p.m. at St. Mary’s Basilica at 9:30 a.m. At in an unlikely cross-border tug-of-war April 2 — MFRC; Car Sales, used Date: Wednesdays 10:45 a.m., the Veterans Parade of over her bell. John G. Langley is also April 16 — Spring Automotive Maintenance April 30 — Battle of the Atlantic special Location: CFB Halifax Honour will march up Barrington the well-known author of Steam Lion, May 14 — MFRC Flight principles, air navigation, Street toward the Grand Parade a biography of Samuel Cunard, the May 28 — Spring Home & Garden June 11 — MFRC and DND Family Days special meteorology, first aid, airframes, Square. 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Trident is an authorized military publication distributed at 73 Hobsons Lake Drive in Bayers days. Visit http://defsecatlantic.com and fire in the engine room of HMCS across Canada and throughout the world every second Lake. for more information and to register. Kootenay killed nine men and injured Monday, and is published with the per- mission of Rear Admiral Craig Baines, Commander, Joint Task Force 53 others. This incident changed the Atlantic. The Editor reserves the right to edit, condense or Mi’kmaq Treaty Day The Story of the Steamer Queen way Canada and other Navies around reject copy, photographs or advertising to achieve the aims of a service newspaper as defined by the Interim Canadian Date: Monday, October 1 Victoria the world trained their crews for di- Forces Newspapers Policy dated April 11, 2005. Deadline Location: Province House/Grand Time: 7 p.m. sasters at sea. This presentation will for copy and advertising is 10a.m., 11 business days prior to the publication date. Material must be accompanied Parade Square Date: Thursday, October 18 be given by Kootenay survivor Steve by the contributor’s name, address and phone number. CAF members are invited to events Location: Maritime Museum of Rowland, and will address some of the Opinions and advertisements printed in Trident are those of the individual contributor or advertiser and do not marking the 32nd annual Mi’kmaq the Atlantic changes that came about as a result. necessarily reflect the opinions or endorsements of the Treaty Day in Nova Scotia. Treaty Join author John G. Langley as he Rowland served in the Navy for seven DND, the Editor or the Publisher. Day is held each October to highlight launches Canadian Confederate Cruis- years during the 60s and 70s, and has Le Trident est une publication militaire autorisée par le contre-amiral Craig Baines, Commandant la force the importance of the treaties signed er: The Story of the Steamer Queen moved back to Halifax after nearly 40 opérationnelle interarmées de l‘Atlantique, qui est from 1725 to 1761 between the Crown Victoria. This never-before-told story years in Ontario. He is also currently distribuée partout au Canada et outremer les leundis toutes les quinzaines. Le rédacteur en chef se réserve le and the Mi’kmaq people. Ceremonies documents the life of the steamer that the Director of Education for the Ca- droit de modifier, de condenser ou de rejeter les articles, in Halifax will include a flag raising transported the Fathers of Confedera- nadian Naval Memorial Trust. photographies ou annonces publicitaires jugées contraires aux objectifs d’un journal militaire selon la définition donnée à politique temporaire des journaux des forces canadiennes. L’heure de tombée des annonces publicitaires ou des articles est fixée à 1000 le jeudi précédant la semaine de publication. Les textes peuvent être soumis en français ou en anglais; ils doivent indiquer le nom, l’adresse et le numéro de téléphone du collaborateur. Les opinions et les annonces publicitaires imprimées par le Trident Look, Listen and Learn: sont celles des collaborateurs et agents publicitaires et non nécessairement celles de la rédaction, du MDN our d l’éditeur. Annual Subscription (25 issues): Be Aware Fire Can Happen Anywhere s.3 (34 s/. .".&,$ (34 s"# (34 s2EMAINDEROF#ANADA '34 s5NITED3TATES53 By Dave Crowe, Each year there is a new theme to – remove excessive combustible s!BROAD53 Chief Fire Inspector, concentrate on the awareness of fire materials that maybe accumulating Courier address: 2740 Barrington Street, DND Fire Service safety. This year’s theme is Look, in one or more areas, remove all un- Halifax, N.S. Listen and Learn – Be Aware Fire Can necessary extension cords that may B3K 5X5 Fire Prevention Week for 2018 runs Happen Anywhere. This theme covers be plugged into a wall receptacle, Publication Mail Agreement No. 40023785 from October 7-13. These dates are a lot of areas when thinking about any appliances with frayed electrical Return undelivered Canadian address to: significant because Fire Prevention fire safety; let’s break the theme down cords should be replaced, and ensure Trident Newspaper Bldg. S-93 Week is centered on the Great Chi- a bit. when using candles do not leave PO Box 99000 Station Forces, Halifax, NS B3K 5X5 cago Fire that occurred on October Look: During this week, as well them unattended. These are only a Return Postage Guaranteed 8, 1871, as well as the Peshtigo Fire as every day, go through your home few suggestions – see if you can find ISN 0025-3413 in Wisconsin on the same date. Both (and or work area) and LOOK for more. Circulation: Minimum 8,500 fires caused severe devastation in loss potential fire hazards and take care of property and lives. of them. Some actions to take are Continued on page 5 OCTOBER 1, 2018 TRIDENT NEWS 5 Look, Listen and Learn: Be Aware Fire Can Happen Anywhere

Continued from page 4 month and change the batteries twice effective during a fire; they reduce home same from fires. For more infor- a year. Smoke detectors older than 10 property damage where water is ap- mation, contact your local fire depart- Listen: You must LISTEN for the years need to be replaced. Sprinkler plied to the fire upon activation of the ment or visit the following websites: sound of your smoke detector. When systems are now being installed in sprinkler head. These are only a few http://www.fiprecan.ca/ or http:// it activates, evacuate the house us- homes and have proven to be quite things that can be done to keep the www.nfpa.org. ing the closest exit, staying low to the floor if there is smoke, and go to the agreed upon meeting area. Always have a home escape plan. Draw a map showing all the doors and windows in the house that can be used to exit the home. Have two ways out of a room. Discuss the escape plan with all family members and practice the plan at least twice a year. Make sure everyone knows where the agreed meeting place will be once out of the house. It’s also important to remember not to go back into the house during a fire, and to ensure 911 is called. Learn: Being fire safe within the home as well as at work is a team effort. Fire Prevention Week is always a good week to learn fire safety tips because the fire safety tips are highly advertised, but don’t just wait for Fire Prevention Week. Research or reach out to your closest fire station in your area and LEARN what can be done to keep your home fire safe. Things that can be done are as follows: ensure all bedrooms have smoke detectors installed, smoke detectors should be installed outside of the bedrooms as well. Ensure all floor levels in the home, including the basement, have HMCS Charlottetown wins Admiral’s Cup smoke detectors and have them inter- connected so that they all sound off RAdm Craig Baines presents the Admiral’s Cup to the Command Team and ship’s company of HMCS Charlottetown on Tues- when 1 detector is activated. Remem- day, September 18, 2018. ber to test the smoke detectors once a AB JOHN IGLESIAS, FIS

Having purpose

By Capt Glen Eagleson, nail with vise grips. Believe me, I’ve is how frustrating it is. The work is Chaplain FCC(P) / MFRC / RCSU(A) tried. I’ve had many a beat-up finger harder, it doesn’t look pretty and there Chaplain Coordinator, CFB Halifax as the vise grips careen off the nail is often an injury involved. You get and whack my hand. But then, what frustrated. All that tends to go away One of the many things we need to do I expect, they were never intended when something is working within its are living outside of your intended get done during posting season are to be used like this. What I’m talking intended purpose. purpose? home inspections. We are either buy- about is – purpose, everything ever Life is like that. You will have an So where would people start if they ing and so, wanting issues to arise for made was made for a purpose. That underlying sense of frustration in life wanted to discover their purpose? I negotiating, or selling, and nervously includes you. You were created with a if you are working outside of your in- would suggest that you can find all the hoping that the home inspector will purpose. tended purpose. Again we read in the answers in the Bible, God’s instruc- find nothing. I recently saw an article A couple thoughts on this: Bible, “You, LORD, give perfect peace tion to us on what life is all about. entitled, 100 Scariest Home Inspec- 1. Creator knows best. Who else to those who keep their purpose firm If you don’t have a Bible, drop by a tion Pictures and some of them were knows better about how something is and put their trust in You.” Isaiah 26:3 chaplain’s office and you can get a downright hilarious. I should confess put together, how it is best used and Are you in need of some peace in free copy. Now that’s a great start to that there were a couple pictures I what its purpose is than the one who your life? Maybe the problem is you discovering your purpose. thought, “Yeah, I might have done made it. In the Bible we read, “I am that.” We’ve all had those MacGyver your Creator. You were in My care moments around the house; you even before you were born.” Isaiah 44:2. don’t have the exact right item for the This is God speaking. Elsewhere in at job or you just don’t want to spend the Bible we are told that God “knit us the money so you improvise. Ok, so together in the womb”, that “before CF CHAPELS &"'+!(" &""-*$,!#$ maybe I’ve done this a lot more than we were born He knew us”. So, if you I’d like to admit. want to know your purpose then who STADACONA SHEARWATER Or maybe you’ve done it with tools. better to ask than the one who created 8h30 - Protestant 10h00 - Roman Catholic You need a hammer but the only thing you. - English - Bilingual/bilingue you have close at hand are vise grips. 2. Purpose brings peace. One of the Visit: www.rcmilord.com %'#%'!$%'#)!%$&%*'"('$(! $#$)( Hands up if you’ve ever used vise first things you realise when you are grips as a hammer! It is near impos- MacGyver-ing something or using a 157137 sible to hammer in even the smallest tool outside of its intended purpose 6 TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2018 CANEX celebrates 50 years of serving the CAF

By Ryan Melanson, CANEX has long provided good ser- Trident Staff vice to the base community, which is now amplified by the focus on The Canadian Forces Exchange giving back. System was established in 1968, and “For an organization to exist for five decades later, CANEX is still 50 years serving those who serve going strong, operating 35 retail isn’t easy. The work and the effort locations at bases and wings across they’ve put in has been very impres- the country. sive, and we just hope they keep Members of CFMWS and the going forward for another 50 years CFB Halifax community recently and we eventually get to talk about came together to mark this 50-year hundreds of millions of dollars milestone, gathering at the Stad- given back,” he said. acona CANEX on September 12 for In a national press release, coffee, cake, and to check out some CANEX said it plans to continue of the store’s 50th Anniversary partnerships with businesses like Sales. Tim Hortons and Subway, and to Store manager Glenn Banfield, continue emphasizing its brand as who oversees the CFB Halifax and Canada’s Military Store at its retail 12 Wing Shearwater locations, locations and its online shop. highlighted the change over the “CANEX’s 50-year history of last 10 years that sees CANEX providing retail and commercial reinvest a portion of sales profits services, in a highly competitive back into base and wing funds. retail industry, is a testament to In Halifax, this has resulted in From left, CANEX Halifax Manager Glenn Banfield, CPO1 Wesley Whitlock and Cdr Derek our responsiveness to our custom- annual presentations of as much Vallis cut the cake before serving it to guests at the CANEX 50th Anniversary celebration ers,” said Larry Mohr, Vice-Pres- as $200,000, and more than $30 held at the Stadacona retail store on September 12. ident of Commercial Services for million has been reinvested across MIKE BONIN, BASE PUBLIC AFFAIRS CFMWS. the country since the initiative “CANEX is committed to offer- began. These funds help support a and we’re proud to have everyone as members of his staff. ing unique and branded merchandise variety of sport and recreational patrons,” Banfield said. Cdr Derek Vallis was at the birth- with an exceptional customer experi- programs. Banfield also presented a number day celebration to thank staff and ence, centered on being competitive, “We’ve changed our vision to be of CANEX 50th Anniversary com- management for their continuing suc- convenient, and relevant to our mem- very much focused on the CAF and memorative coins, which have been cess on behalf of Base Commander bers, their families, and the extended on giving back; we’re proud of that specially produced for the occasion, to Capt(N) David Mazur, and noted that CAF community.” OCTOBER 1, 2018 TRIDENT NEWS 7

Cdr Nathan Decicco, outgoing Command- ing Ofﬁcer of HMCS Charlottetown, spoke to members of the Royal United Services Institute of Nova Scotia on Sep- During the community day in Iqaluit held as part of Op NANOOK 2018, Commodore Steven Waddell (left), and Cdr Nathan De- tember 19, focusing on his recent experi- cicco speak with Canadian Rangers Sgt Kevin Kullualik, Sgt Harry Ell and Sgt Paul Nuyalia. ences in the Arctic on Op NANOOK. MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PUBLIC AFFAIRS RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF Challenge of Arctic operations highlighted on Op NANOOK

By Ryan Melanson, presentation on Op NANOOK given to to Arctic conditions included the Other highlights for the ship included Trident Staff members of the Royal United Services original destination of Devon Island, trialing the Navy’s new Sniper UAV, Institute of Nova Scotia on September where plans were to drop off 20 Army navigating through icebergs, hosting During HMCS Charlottetown’s 19. members and two Canadian Rangers the Canadian Leaders at Sea program, recent Arctic deployment to Opera- Without accurate information on for ground exercises. Heavy ice when participating in an Iqaluit Commu- tion NANOOK, while transiting from the seabed, there were questions as attempting to sail further north forced nity Day, and the opportunity to work Iqaluit to Nuuk, Greenland, the ship to whether the anchor could properly the troops to disembark instead at with the embarked Royal Canadian was dealt a major engineering set- grip and stay in place. Because of Porter Inlet, Nunavut. Regiment members and Canadian back. A gear box failure in the engine this, the crew drove the ship while The challenges presented important Rangers. room led to Charlottetown’s diesel anchored in high winds and rough learning opportunities, Cdr Decicco Cdr Decicco, who recently handed propulsion engine being taken offline, waters to lessen some of the tension said, and many other aspects of this over command of HMCS Charlotte- meaning the ship was forced to oper- on the cable. year’s Op NANOOK went off with- town to Cdr Nancy Setchell, said operate with both gas turbines, using huge “It’s a real seamanship challenge out a hitch. He described a positive ating in Canada’s North was a unique amounts of fuel in the process. to be on your engines at anchor, and experience sailing alongside Danish experience for him and his crew, and “We were faced with this extraor- there are number of risks, but in allies early in the deployment, with one he hopes all sailors get to experi- dinary fuel consumption in an en- the end it worked out. That’s part of interoperability training focused on ence as the first Arctic and Offshore vironment where there was no fuel operating in the Arctic, predicting the areas like communications, intercep- Patrol Vessels get introduced. available,” said Cdr Nathan Decicco, impact of the weather and making a tion of suspicious vessels, boarding “None of the challenges can dimin- Charlottetown’s Commanding Officer plan to deal with it,” Cdr Decicco said. party opportunities, and ASW surveil- ish the fact that the Arctic is a beauti- through its recent NANOOK and Op Charlottetown was also at anchor lance. The RCN was also thrilled to be ful, unique environment, with great REASSURANCE deployments. To when they received word that the Rus- able to offer use of the Hammerhead communities, and being there is a conserve fuel in the most efficient sian cruise ship Akademik Ioffe, with unmanned target boat to practice once-in-a-lifetime experience for most way, the crew alternated between driv- a number of students and research- surface shoots with HDMS Vædderen. of us.” ing the ship at high speeds, and then ers aboard, had run aground West of anchoring in place for hours at time, Baffin Island. Despite all the capabili- often during rough weather with 35-40 ties of a high-readiness warship, the 2nd floor knots of wind. The arrangement kept situation they were in prevented them 155, Ochertloney Street, the ship from running out of fuel dur- from responding. Two Canadian Coast Dartmouth, ing the transit, but severely limited its Guard icebreakers were sent to assist Nova Scotia ability to respond to potential emer- the ship. B2Y 1C9 gency scenarios. “We worked out some courses of “That was a unique challenge for action that were feasible, but it would the ship and something that ships essentially have been a one-way trip Ashley Grant, BScKin., RMT haven’t normally done,” Cdr Decicco requiring the Coast Guard to bring us [email protected] added. He shared this story as an fuel to get back,” Cdr Decicco said. www.kinesishealth.ca example of the potential difficulties Other plans for Op NANOOK P: 902.464.2225 | F: 902.464.2244 in operating in the Arctic during a that required altering this year due 157143 8 TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2018 HMCS Ville de Québec personnel on Op REASSURANCE 2018

NAME: NAME: Kristin Bellefontaine David Super

RANK: RANK: Leading Seaman (LS) Leading Seaman (LS)

HOMETOWN: HOMETOWN: Halifax, Nova Scotia Toronto & Huntsville, Ontario

YEAR JOINED THE CAF: YEAR JOINED THE CAF: 2011 2012

TRADE: TRADE: Naval Combat Information Operator Naval Combat Information Operator (NCIOp) (NCIOp)

EDUCATION: EDUCATION: - High School: Queen Elizabeth High - High School: Huntsville High - Post Grad: Hair Design Center (hair School design) and NSCC (Office IT) - Post Grad: Algonquin College, WOLBI – Owen Sound Campus WHY DID YOU JOIN THE CAF? I wanted a change of scenery and WHY DID YOU JOIN THE CAF? there weren’t many employment op- I joined because the CAF offers portunities for me in Halifax with my stable employment with many ben- post-secondary education. It seemed efits and the opportunity to move to like the right thing to do at the time, the Maritimes. The CAF also offers and I’m really happy that I made the LS Kristin Bellefontaine world travel and great programs LS David Super choice to sign up. for those interested in educational PREVIOUS DEPLOYMENTS: pursuits. WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT None FAVOURITE PART OF OP YOUR JOB? WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT REASSURANCE SO FAR? The travelling is the best part; I’ve HOW OFTEN DO YOU TRAVEL YOUR JOB? Aside from appreciating the calm been to so many interesting and fun BACK TO YOUR HOMETOWN? I enjoy working with a close team seas, my favourite part has been ex- places I never thought I’d get to see. I never left home due to Halifax being who push me to be a professional ploring urban and rural areas with my first posting, but I’m traveling to sailor. I also enjoy tracking ships my friends. HOW IS YOUR EXPERIENCE ON Tokyo, Japan for my mid-deployment and aircraft on radar. OP REASSURANCE SO FAR? leave. I’ve never been before, so I’m PREVIOUS DEPLOYMENTS: It’s really exciting getting to work super excited to have this opportunity. HOW IS YOUR EXPERIENCE ON This is my first six-month deploy- with new people and learn new skills OP REASSURANCE SO FAR? ment; however I have sailed to in a fast-paced environment. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD It’s been a positive experience seeing Colombia and several Caribbean LIKE TO ADD? many countries and cities through- Islands. WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVOURITE If you’re not sure about joining but out Europe, Africa, and Asia. The PART OF OP REASSURANCE SO FAR? think it might be interesting, just historical significance of many of HOW OFTEN DO YOU TRAVEL It would be the port visit to Barcelona, go for it. I’m glad I did! I learn new the ports is impressive and memo- BACK TO YOUR HOMETOWN? Spain. The city was amazing, so many things and experience new challenges rable. I get back to Toronto and Huntsville, things to see and do. every day. Ontario about once every two years. 12 Wing Shearwater urging caution with drone use

By 12 Wing Shearwater Wing and provides personnel and aircraft of Shearwater airport is controlled manner or contrary to Canadian Flight Safety to execute Canadian Armed Forces airspace. Operation of drones within Aviation Regulations, please con- missions around the world. Aircraft controlled airspace, in the vicin- tact the RCMP or Halifax Regional As the weather draws more people flight safety remains a top priority ity of a flying aircraft, contrary to Police. outdoors, many may wish to oper- for our men and women in uniform Canadian Aviation Regulations or is Additional rules for recreational ate recreational drones. 12 Wing working at 12 Wing. Drone and air- unsafe and, could result in fines up drones or Unmanned Air Vehicles Shearwater is reminding the public craft conflicts near Shearwater are on to $3,000. (UAV) may be found at: on how to safely, and legally, operate the increase as drones become more Drones shall not be flown on or http://www.tc.gc.ca/en/services/ them. affordable, larger, faster, and more near 12 Wing Shearwater. For the aviation/drone-safety.html 12 Wing Shearwater is an active capable. safety and security of our members, Please help us in keeping our per- aerodrome that supports the training The airspace within a five nauti- if you observe anyone operating sonnel and equipment safe by sharing of Royal Canadian Air Force aircrew cal miles (nine kilometre) radius drone or UAV aircraft in an unsafe our skies safely and legally. OCTOBER 1, 2018 TRIDENT NEWS 9 Promotion at Base Operations

MS Erin Nicholl receives her promotion from the Base Chief of Staff, Cdr Wayne DiPersio (L) and the Base Opera- tions Ofﬁcer, LCdr Sylvie Robinson. MS Nicholl, a Boatswain, is from St. John's, NL and has been in the RCN for 11 years. MS Nicholl is posted to HMCS St. John's after providing exceptional service to the Base, especially in the role of Ceremonial Coordinator. SUBMITTED

National DND Career and Networking Fair: Save the date, October 17

BY CFB Halifax PA Recruiting Centre, Canada School of Public Service, Human Resources Are you a Public Service civilian and many more. Attend a local employee or CAF member looking to presentation or see a presentation grow your career? Are you a Reserv- streamed live from Ottawa. ist looking for opportunities? Are The date is Wednesday, October you a student looking at DND as an 17, 2018. The location is Windsor employer? Park, Building WP106, Multi- Come to the National DND Ca- purpose room (site of Halifax & reer and Networking Fair. Visit 20+ Region MFRC). CFB Halifax kiosks, hear from local colleges Come for the kiosks and stay for and universities, Canadian Forces the day. We hope to see you there. personnel participate in Halifax Connects

Military cooks LS Joseph Blackburn and Cpl Vicky Thibodeau plate meals at Cita- To Rent or List an Apartment, House, Condo, or Flat. del High on September 6 during Halifax Connects, an annual initiative in the city For Help Finding a New Home. that sees more than 200 volunteers and 30 plus community organizations provide free Of ce: 902-435-0368 Fax: 902-405-9762 products, services and information to community members experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. Military personnel prepared and served over 800 hot [email protected] [email protected] meals to community members during the event. www.HomeFindersHfx.com MARGARET CONWAY, CFB HALIFAX PA 157139 10 TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2018 100 Days of… Better Health

By Derrick Enslow, ness programs and services that are Acting Manager, PSP Health Promotion at your disposal across CFB Halifax. You can also maintain your overall We are well into the final quarter of health on a daily basis by going for 2018, meaning it is time both to reflect walks, eating healthy, taking men- back and look forward. In 2018, Health tal health breaks by meditating and Promotion was busy implementing building up your social network by the 100 Days of Health challenge with volunteering at a local charity. Help- over 320 participants across the For- ing yourself and others does the mind mation. Congratulations to everybody and body good. who took on the challenge and espe- And finally, in addition to Better cially our grand prizewinner, Holly Health, you may also sign up for a va- Scothorn (EAP Manager, HR-Civ), riety of Health Promotion programs who won a PSP Falls Lake Getaway. and courses by visiting cafconnection. For 2019, Health Promotion has plans and wellness than to sign up for our ed the use of Fitbit technology with ca/Halifax/HP. for another exciting challenge, so stay Better Health program. Better Health basic nutrition and exercise to track Yours in good health, Derrick tuned. fuses nutrition education with physi- your healthy lifestyle improvements. Enslow, Acting Manager, PSP Health In the meantime, there is no better cal activity in an effort to help you be The most important thing is to take Promotion, CFB Halifax. way to continue your quest to health the heathiest you. We have incorporat- advantage of all the health and well- HMCS Calgary mission patch part of new wave for RCN

By Peter Mallett, to meet embroidery production The Lookout Staff specifications by Bill Cochrane, Lookout graphic designer. Sailors, soldiers and aviators CPO2 Bates acknowledges that aboard HMCS Calgary are proudly sometimes breaking with naval displaying their new mission patch tradition and plotting new course during the Operation Projection in naval dress isn’t always so deployment to the Asia-Pacific warmly received but says that region. despite a few critiques, for the Used for decades by Canada’s most part, the introduction of the Army and RCAF, mission patches new patch aboard Calgary has been are a relatively new addition to smooth sailing. Royal Canadian Navy dress and Lt(N) Alexander Duff acknowl- were introduced following recent edges he was one of those onboard changes to the Naval Combat Dress that held initial reservations but, code. after gaining a full understanding The colourfully embroidered of the intent or purpose of mission badge measures approximately patches, he now says its introduc- eight centimetres in diameter and tion has added great value to their features the Halifax-class frigate mission. riding the ocean waves behind a “Overall I now see mission patch- stampeding mustang set to a back- es as very important because they drop of a map of the Asia-Pacific aid in generating a brotherhood region. The ship’s official motto, within the unit or mission, like Onward, and the words OP PRO- having a medal that shows mutual JECTION 18-2 are also prominently experiences,” he said. displayed. MS David Carle was fully in Calgary is currently conducting favour of the patch because it was naval presence operations in the inclusive of all three branches of region and will be making port LS Blair, OS Zysk and LS Stoffer all sport the new operational patch for HMCS Calgary. the military and thereby highlights visits in five countries. The mission SUBMITTED the importance of the Canadian patch was presented to Calgary Joint Operations Centre. Commanding Officer Cdr Blair Saltel approved for wear by the formation and am pleased that it doesn’t look “Since this is my first non-NATO on July 30 and then distributed to ap- commander. like that of any other ship.” tour, I was pleased that this patch proximately 220 personnel onboard in Calgary Logistics Chief, CPO2 Chief CPO2 Bates says it took several really highlighted the Canadian the first week of August. Rob Bates says he came up with the weeks of time and effort, along with a mission,” said MS Carle. “I believe Mission patches, also known as idea for the patch in February 2017. great deal of support and input from mission patches really help validate operational patches, are badges “Since mission patches are rela- many others, to move his vision from to the crew and bring clarity to others worn on the shoulder of a mili- tively new to the navy, not everyone concept to reality. about the importance and purpose of tary uniform to designate either a is fully up to speed on their history, He received help from friend and lo- the mission we are on.” specific mission, unit or affiliation. meaning and significance,” said CPO2 cal tattoo artist Olivia Larouche, who Calgary and its crew are on a five- They are used to build morale and Bates. “I am very pleased that several took his vision and drew the artwork. month deployment and will return to esprit de corps and are formally people had input on creating the patch Larouche’s artwork was then tailored Victoria in December 2018. OCTOBER 1, 2018 TRIDENT NEWS 11 12 Wing Shearwater commemorates the Battle of Britain

12 Wing Shearwater commemorates the Battle of Britain by hosting a Ceremony on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Halifax regional Municipality’s Mayor Mike Savage (centre) was among the dignitar- ies present who laid a wreath. This year marks the 78th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. MCPL ALEXANDRE PAQUIN, 12 WING IMAGING SERVICES, SHEARWATER

Clearance Divers and Clearance NAME KOVAL, BRIAN // Diving Ofﬁcers graduate in MARPAC ENROL DATE 1972 // RETIRED AS REG. – MASTER WARRANT OFFICER RESERVES – CAPTAIN // 3 MILITARY POLICE REGIMENT // DEPLOYMENTS MONTREAL OLYMPICS – 1976 CFS ALERT – 1990 OP FRICTION (UAE) – 1991 IFOR (BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA) – 1996–1997 UNDOF (GOLAN HEIGHTS) – 1998, 2000 //

LOCATION HALIFAX // TITLE CHIEF INSTRUCTOR // SERVICE 2002–2006, 2014–PRESENT //

WE KNOW THE Newly qualified Clearance Divers, Officer Divers, and their instructors for the QL5A course pose for a group photo following the course graduation ceremony held at the Fleet Dive Unit (Pacific) Colwood, CFB Esquimalt on August 24. The graduates were VALUE OF Lt(N) Kristopher Hicks, PO David Shanahan, LS Chris Trufal, LS Jesse Gisborne, LS Michael Raco, LS Jacob Desjardins, LS Matt Walsh, LS Julian Andrews, LS Bryan Hynes, and LS Jean-David Paradis. The Reviewing Officer, Commander Coastal Divi- A VETERAN sion, Cdr L.J. Kenward, assisted by Fleet Chief CPO1 Jaquemot, Lt(N) (ret’d) Walter Dubeau, and FDU(P) Commanding Officer LCdr R. Kappel, presented the Clearance Join Canada’s largest private sector employer of veterans Diver QL5A Awards. LS Trufal received the Superior Athletic Award, the Academic Award, and the Top Clearance Diver QL5A Award. Lt(N) Hicks received the Top Clearance Diving Officer Award. beyondservice.ca

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The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (CFNIS) has completed an internal review of all 2010-2016 Canadian Forces Military Police (CF MP) sexual assault files concluded as unfounded. CFNIS as- signed a member that reviewed the 179 files from early 2017 until July 2018 revealing that: 113 cases remained as unfounded following this review; 43 cases had been misclassified; and 23 cases were identified for further investigation. The Canadian Forces Provost Mar- shal and CF MP Group Commander directed the CFNIS to conduct the internal review following the Globe and Mail publication in 2017 of its two-year investigative report into unfounded cases of sexual assault. “I was invited to conduct a review You wouldn’t trust just 63% of Canadians can't tell the of our files as a means to assess the situation within the Military Police anyone with your health. difference between legitimate and investigative files and take correc- fake news. We need newspapers and tive action if necessary. This review So why trust just anyone was beneficial in many ways and we their credible, independent reporting continuously assess best practices to ensure DND and the CAF communi- for your news? - now more than ever. ties receive the highest standard of policing service,” said LCol Kevin Cadman, Commanding Officer, CF- NIS. The CFNIS is a unit within the independent CF MP Group whose mandate is to investigate serious and sensitive matters in relation to Department Access to truthful news is under threat. of National Defence (DND) property, DND employees and CAF personnel Help keep Canadian newspaper journalism alive. serving in Canada and around the world. Pledge your support at newspapersmatter.ca From 2010-2016, the Military Police investigated 757 sexual assault cases. Following this review, 14 percent (113 cases) of those remain classified as unfounded from the original 23.6 percent (179 cases). The CFNIS average unfounded rate from 2010-2016 has been declin- ing with the rate dropping from 17.6 percent in 2010 to 8 percent in 2016, which is below the average unfounded rate of 19 percent for Canadian Policing. The 43 misclassified cases have been re-coded to reflect more accu- rately the findings of the investigations. CFNIS has re-opened the 23 cases identified for further investigation. In each case, investigators may require additional interviews, better docu- mentation or the use of other investigative tools.

Continued on page 19 OCTOBER 1, 2018 TRIDENT NEWS 13 Fall Home IMPROVEMENT Simple tips and tricks to update Special your home – just using paint Winter prep tips By Scott McGillivray a fresh coat of paint. Choose a colour theme that for your home complements the rest of your home or room. You (NC) Looking to update your home but don’t can accentuate little details, hide imperfections (NC) As the weather gets colder, it’s important to make sure have the time or money for a full-on renovation? and create great conversation pieces. I recom- your home is winter ready. Here are a few simple tips on how Not a problem. With the right application of mend using Para Paints Ultra melamine hybrid to prevent exterior winter damage from Jack Rende, senior paint, you can breathe new life into your home, cabinet and furniture paint in a neutral colour merchant of building materials at the Home Depot Canada. inside and out. that complements your style. Inspect your roof. Then, apply roof repair glue to any loose Consider these five painting projects to boost Captivate with a stylish doorway. The front shingles in order to help avoid leaks or damage in your home. your home’s appeal: door is the focal point of your home’s exterior, so Choose durable, weather-proof shingles. GAF Timber- Reimagine your space. One of the easiest you want it to look as good as possible. If yours line High-Definition shingles can withstand category three ways to add personality is to refresh the walls by is looking a little tired and a new one isn’t in hurricane-force winds of up to 246 kilometres an hour. adding bold and contemporary colours. Try high- the budget, a coat of paint is a terrific option. Install roof-heating cables. This will cut down on snow or lighting a focal point or niche with a fresh pop of A brighter hue can add energy, while a more ice buildup, saving your home from expensive long-term dam- colour, or paint an accent wall to command the subdued one plays up a traditional feel. Top it off age. Before installing, make sure your eavestroughs and roof eye’s attention. with some stylish hardware and accessories and have been well cleaned. Then, attach roof cable clips to your Make a statement in your bathroom. People you’re good to go. roof in a zigzag pattern. Finally, secure your heating cable to generally limit the amount of time they spend in Update exterior trim and accents. There’s the clips. their bathrooms. But what if you could make it a connection between outer upkeep and what a Prep eavestroughs and downspouts. Seal any cracks with a room you actually want to spend time in? With visitor can expect inside. Painting your exterior a silicone sealant and install a filter to prevent leaves from a coat of paint in just the right colour, anything windows, trim and shutters with the right colour clogging. is possible. Turn your bathroom into a statement palette can greatly boost your home’s curb appeal Reapply exterior caulking. It’s important to do so in any room with a dark shade. Forgoing the usual neu- and make it more inviting for you and your visi- gaps between your siding and window or door frames. tral finish, this bold approach catches the eye and tors. Experiment with colour to create a playful Turn off exterior faucets. Be sure to drain water from can create a sense of class and drama. welcoming effect or opt for a more subtle palette outdoor pipes, valves and sprinkler heads to prevent pipe Revitalize tired cabinets and furniture. to create a formal or classic look. Remember, first bursts. If your home is 10 years or older, consider installing Bring old cabinets and furniture back to life with impressions matter. frost-proof faucets.

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The casting of the NEF bell was undertaken by the Royal Naval Second World War Association and sponsored by RNA – Londonderry Ship- mates and HMCS Sackville Newfoundland Escort Force Trustees whose names are engraved on its interior. The North Atlantic Convoy remembered in St. John's Bell, on display in St. Brendan's Church, CFB By LCdr (ret'd) Pat Jessup, Halifax was Communications and Commemorations, the first bell, HMCS Sackville followed by the Newfie- Seventy-seven years after its estab- Derry Run lishment, the Newfoundland Escort Bell in Force (NEF) was honoured in a Londonder- special ceremony on September 11 at ry's Tower Government House in St. John's. At Museum. the same time a unique international SUBMIT- project, 13 years in the making, was TED culminated. Since May of 2005 members of HMCS Sackville in Halifax, the Royal Naval Association (RNA) - Londonderry, Northern Ireland (NI) and the Crow's Nest Club in St. John's have joined forces to connect their wartime port cities with specially crafted ships' bells. Most recent was the founding of the Newfoundland Escort Force Bell, the last in the series of three, consecrated last May, The ship’s Company of HMCS Chambly K-116, May 1941. On June 23, at St. Columb's Anglican Cathedral in 1941, HMCS Chambly defended convoy HX 133 during the first engage- Londonderry, NI. ment of the Newfoundland Escort Force. The three bells commemorate Allied LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES OF CANADA naval and merchant sailors, DEMS gunners, and air personnel who lost land and Labrador (NL), emcee LCdr as the timekeeper their lives between September 1939 (ret'd) Jim Reddy, Sackville's captain, announcing and May 1945 during the Battle of the explained the meaning of a bell in the the change of Atlantic while safeguarding convoys world of sailors, ships and the sea: watches, so carrying much-needed supplies from "As much as a ship can approach was heard North America to Britain and Russia. being a living thing, the bell could be regularly by In his opening remarks of the NEF considered to represent its heart and everyone on- Bell presentation ceremony to Her its soul, and even part of its memory. board. Today, Honour The Honourable Judy Foote, The bell is engraved with the ship's the bell is Lieutenant Governor of Newfound- name. In former times the bell served mandated as a safety sound Unveiling the signal for the Bell are, from ship at anchor. left: Robert Recently in our Buchanan, RNA Arctic waters, the tragic - Londonderry, wrecks of HM Ships Erebus and Ter- This ceremony will bring the Con- LCdr (ret’d) Jim ror were discovered and visited by voy Bells Project to the conclusion of Reddy, cap- underwater teams after more than 100 what could be called Phase One. I say tain of HMCS years of mystery. The most important the end of Phase One, because it is Sackville, The recovered part of either ship was the my fervent hope that when people see Honourable Judy bell." these bells, they will ask “what’s it all May Foote, Lieu- Robert Buchanan, President, RNA about” and hopefully, they will seek tenant Governor - Londonderry Branch added, "In out answers. In that way we will have of Newfound- recognition of the service and sacri- put a catalyst in place, which will land and Lab- fice of the Newfoundland Escort Force perpetuate the memory of the sacri- rador, and 95- during the Battle of the Atlantic, it fice of our predecessors and remind year-old Bomber gives me great pleasure to present this generations to come of the awful cost Command pilot Newfoundland Escort Force Bell to the of freedom." Arthur Barrett. City of St John’s and the people of SUBMITTED Newfoundland and Labrador. Continued on page 15

157129 OCTOBER 1, 2018 TRIDENT NEWS 15 Join the SkyHawks Rejoindre les SkyHawks

By MCpl Antoine Collette, So, if you’re an outgoing CAF Par Cplc Antoine Collette, national. SkyHawks demonstrator member who is interested in join- démonstrateur des SkyHawks Afin de pouvoir postuler sur ing this tight-knit team for the 2019 l’équipe, il se doit d’avoir une certaine As a busy 2018 season winds down season, ensure you apply before La saison 2018 tire à sa fin et expérience en parachutisme. Le pos- for the CAF Parachute Team, the November 30. l’Équipe de parachutiste des Forces tulant doit être qualifié en chute libre team is recruiting for next year. For more details visit http:// armées canadienne recherche des militaire ou avoir un minimum de 50 The SkyHawks travel from coast www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca/en/ membres pour la saison 2019. Rejoin- sauts en chute libre avec un brevet to coast each summer putting on skyhawks/index.page or contact dre les SkyHawks est une excellente A de l’Association canadienne de thrilling parachute performances the SkyHawks via email (sky- opportunité de s’épanouir dans le parachutisme sportif ou de la United and meeting with Canadians as [email protected]) or on social parachutisme et de rencontrer les States Parachute Association. Il faut ambassadors of the CAF. Being a media today. Check out videos Canadiens et Canadiennes partout au également être un membre du rang member of the team is a great op- and photos from an amazing 2018 pays. qualifié sur son métier ou un Sous- portunity to nationally represent season on Facebook, Instagram, or C’est aussi une grande fierté de Lieutenant. your unit, your element, the CAF, Twitter by searching for @Sky- pouvoir représenter son unité, son Le postulant peut provenir de and Canada. HawksCanada. élément, les FAC et le pays, au niveau l’Armée canadienne, de l’aviation The team is open to royale canadienne ou de la Marine any trade across the royale canadienne, de la force de CAF: all elements, Re- réserve ou de la force régulière. Afin serve Force or Regular de pouvoir postuler sur l’équipe, le Force. Applicants must membre doit obtenir la recommanda- be either a Second Lieu- tion de son commandant. À leur ar- tenant or a trade-quali- rivé au Centre d’instruction en guerre fied Non-Commissioned supérieur de l’Armée canadienne à la Member. BFC Trenton, les candidats doivent In order to apply for réussir le test d’aptitude physique the team, you must des parachutistes qui comprend une have skydiving experi- course d’un mille à réussir en sept ence. Candidates must minutes et 30 secondes ou moins, sept be qualified as a mili- tractions à la barre fixe et 31 redres- tary freefall parachut- sements assis. Les candidats qui ne ist or have a U.S./Cana- réussissent pas le test seront re- dian Sport Parachuting tournés à leur unité d’appartenance. Association A license Alors, si vous voulez passer votre été with a minimum of 50 à faire d'excitantes performances en freefall jumps. parachute et rencontrer les Canadiens Finally, each appli- et Canadiennes partout au pays, con- cant must be recom- tactez-nous. Les candidatures peuvent mended by his or her être envoyées numérisée par courriel unit’s Commanding à l’adresse [email protected] au Officer. As SkyHawks plus tard le 30 novembre. members are represen- Pour des photos et vidéos de tatives of the CAF, it is l’équipe, suivez-nous @SkyHawks- expected they uphold a Canada sur Facebook, Instagram, et high standard of dress, The Skyhawks perform numerous parachute demonstration shows across Canada each year. CAF Twitter. Pour plus d’informations au deportment, physical Regular and Reserve Force personnel from all elements and trades may apply, so long as they have the sujet de la postulation, consultez le fitness, and personal qualifications. http://www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca/ conduct. SUBMITTED fr/skyhawks/index.page.

Second World War Newfoundland Escort Force remembered in St. John's

Continued from page 14 numbering in the tens of thousands, to ensure the Atlantic Sea Lines of To cap the NEF ceremony, LCdr holding a special relationship with Communication and Trade remain (ret'd) Brian McCullough performed Fourteen shipmates from the the ports of Halifax, St. John’s and open and secure.” a hauntingly beautiful tin whistle la- RNA - Londonderry who travelled Londonderry. “With this bell you have helped ment in honour of those who went to with the bell to St. John's attended "The bond between these cities and ensure that enduring military bond sea in ships and never returned dur- the ceremony along with Cdr Corey between our two nations runs much between our countries is not forgot- ing the Battle of the Atlantic. Bursey, A/Naval Advisor represent- deeper than the Battle of the Atlantic. ten, and equally important you have The Newfoundland Escort Force ing the Canadian High Commission Ours is a history steeped in common helped ensure the many lives lost at Bell is now on display and will remain in London, Nick Whalen, Member values and culture, sewn together sea during the Battle of the Atlantic in Government House for public view- of Parliament St. John's East, Cana- with the blood and treasure of many are not forgotten." ing. dian Naval Memorial Trustees from battles in both world wars, which 157138 as far away as Belfast and Red Deer, continue to be consummated in places George A. Grant Alberta, members of the historic like Africa, the Middle East, and yes Processor Crow's Nest, 95-year-old Second still today, on and in the North Atlan- World War Veteran and Bomber tic. Command pilot Arthur Barrett, Already in 2018 alone ﬁve Royal from St. John's and local dignitar- Canadian Navy ships, as well as GRANT’S DOCUMENT ies. Royal Canadian Air Force maritime PROCESSING SERVICE Cdr Bursey, on behalf of High patrol aircraft, transited the Atlantic Commissioner for Canada to the to the UK Area of Operations work- United Kingdom of Great Britain ing bridge wing to bridge wing with 8 Jamieson Street and Northern Ireland, Her Excel- Royal Navy ships and submarines Dartmouth, Nova Scotia lency Janice Charette spoke of the and Royal Air Force aircraft, in both sailors of the convoy escort force, operations and exercises, helping [email protected] B3A 3B7 16 TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2018

NDWCC: Invest in Yourself. Invest from you about how the H&R MFRC in your Family. did in assisting you with your reloca- tion- what worked and what can be As you may know, the National De- improved upon and modified. Please fence Workplace Charitable Campaign take a few minutes to let us know how (NDWCC) has officially kicked off. we did by filling out our evaluation on This annual campaign aids military our website or at https://www.survey- members and DND civilians in sup- monkey.com/r/mfrcwelcome18 porting your preferred charities. The Halifax & Region Military Fam- Taking in sail on another ily Resource Centre (H&R MFRC) has successful year of the Youth Learn launched: Invest in yourself. Invest to Sail Program in your family. By selecting the H&R Each summer, the Dartmouth Yacht MFRC (using box 4 on the NDWCC Club (DYC) runs the Sail Canada’s pledge form), you are making an CANSail Program, which includes investment in yourself and your fam- levels 1 to 6, and is open to youth ily. Perhaps you don`t need us today, between the ages of 8 and 16 years old. but you may tomorrow, and we will be Each level is increasingly more chal- here for you. lenging and requires young sailors to Funds raised through the NDWCC grow their knowledge of terminology, support the high quality programs knots, how the boat operates, weather and services that the H&R MFRC has and strategies of racing. been providing to the military com- Due to the generosity of members munity since 1986. at the DYC, 15 children of military Using the NDWCC pledge form, members were able to attend a 2-week please donate to the H&R MFRC by sailing program, at no cost. entering a one-time donation or via That’s correct. payroll allotment. It all started in 2010. Dan Gallina, a Thank you for your support. retired captain in the Navy, was in his second year as general manager of Update to our Hours of Operation the DYC. He reached out to the H&R We are updating our regular hours MFRC and asked about the oppor- of operation at the Halifax, Shearwa- tunity to sponsor spots for military ter and Sydney MFRC sites. Starting children to participate in the Youth October 1, our hours are: Learn to Sail Program. The first year Halifax site: there were four sponsored spots; the Monday to Friday: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. last two summers have seen a record Shearwater site: of 15 sponsored spots. Monday to Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 5 Each sponsor covers the cost of the p.m. program, which is $350, and the un- Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. known members do it without recog- Sydney site: nition. But why? Gallina’s response to Monday to Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 2 that question is simple: “To do a good p.m. deed for a stranger and to support Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., 6 -9 p.m. Kathryn Chambers of the H&R MFRC accepts a $500 donation from the Stadacona military families in the area who give We are closed for the following Band and the Cole Harbour Harvest Parade. up so much.” holidays: New Year’s Day, NS Heri- SUBMITTED Every April, the H&R MFRC and tage Day, Good Friday, Easter Mon- DYC collaborate to reach as many day, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Natal Vendredi saint, lundi de Pâques, fête H&R MFRC Entrepreneur Club have military families as possible to Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, de la Reine, la fête du Canada, fête exclusive access to the following: spread word of the opportunity. Remembrance Day, Christmas Eve civile, fête du Travail, l'Action de s"USINESSLISTINGONWWWHALIFAXM- Interested youth are asked to submit (12 p.m. closure) Christmas Day and grâces, le jour du Souvenir, la veille frc.ca a short essay describing why they Boxing Day. de Noël (fermeture de 12h) le jour de s.ETWORKINGOPPORTUNITIESWITH would like to learn to sail. Appli- During regular hours of operation, Noël et le lendemain de Noël. local entrepreneurs cants, in their finest printing or you can reach us at: 902-427-7788; for Pendant les heures d'ouverture s-ONTHLY0ROFESSIONAL$EVELOP- message from their school email ac- urgent matters, we are available 24/7. normales, vous pouvez nous joindre ment sessions (valued at $50/session). count, express their love of being on au: 902-427-7788, et pour des questions Fall sessions include: the water and articulate their desire Mise à jour de nos heures urgentes, nous sommes disponibles October: Getting off the Ground to learn something new, push them- d'ouverture 24h sur 24, 7 jours sur 7. 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By Sara White, a Stokes litter (a basket-like stretch- dark, the half-dozen responders ery time we traded off. The agencies Managing Editor, The Aurora er) from a sandbar about 600 metres prepared for the carry. The SAR techs involved all came together, all with away. cached their extra gear for Parks the same goal.” “If it’s got to be done, it’s got to be In just a few minutes, the SAR Canada staff to retrieve later, and Halfway along the trail, the group done,” MCpl Dylan Weller said. techs and the paramedic had the divided their medical equipment met a couple of ground search and He and Sgt André Hotton, both man, who had fallen around 3 p.m. between them. The Stokes litter is the rescue volunteers, able to lend their search and rescue technicians (SAR and apparently broken his leg, heaviest, sturdiest option used for a hands to the effort. MCpl Weller next techs) with the RCAF’s 413 Transport packed snugly into the Stokes litter. patient, but it also turned out to be the looked at his watch at 12:30 a.m. in and Rescue Squadron at 14 Wing A couple of Parks Canada staffers best for this carry. the back of an ambulance with the Greenwood, Nova Scotia, hoped the had also hiked in by that time, along “We had to hold him still, semi- patient, heading to the hospital in crackling conversation overheard with a few volunteer firefighters. But sitting,” MCpl Weller says. “It was Moncton. “He was done by then, tired on a firefighter’s radio, including the the helicopter had a malfunction and a narrow trail and, for the first 10 and in pain, but so grateful,” he says. words “no” and “chopper” might have the crew had to leave the area for minutes, we could only get a four- The ambulance delivered the pa- dropped a full sentence—perhaps it repairs. man carry. That was pretty tough. tient to the hospital and then the SAR was, “No problem, we’ll send a chop- With no cell service, the helicopter Pretty heavy. After that, we were able techs to the airport to join the Cormo- per.” crew couldn’t reach the responders to get six on the stretcher at a time, rant crew. A repair crew from Green- The men were deep in the woods of on the ground to let them know there walk and carry, keep going and trade wood had been to the scene, fixed the Fundy National Park in New Bruns- would be a delay of up to six hours. off. We could put him down, and problem and everyone was able to go wick on August 19, 2018, having been After a 45-minute wait, and trying to he’d be secure. A regular army-style home. lowered around 6 p.m. by a CH-149 get information through the unreli- stretcher would have been hard on “I tried to look online for the trail Cormorant helicopter to assist an able, crackling radios, Sgt Hotton him, setting down on every rock and and measure the distance we carried, injured hiker. A paramedic was on hiked out along the trail to call in for root.” but I know it was three-and-a-half the scene, having responded after the an update. MCpl Weller says the team of re- hours’ walking” MCpl Weller says. injured man’s girlfriend hiked out to “We knew then we had no option sponders was the best he could have “I’ve definitely not done this before, find cell service and call for help. The but to carry this guy out,” said MCpl hoped for to work with. “And the pa- carrying someone this far. We always SAR techs, who anticipated an extrac- Weller. “He was good, he was warm, tient was in the best spirits; he made hoist, maybe having moved someone tion hoist back up to the helicopter, but he was in pain.” it awesome for us. He was doing our five or 10 minutes from the woods or a carried their medical equipment and Now about 8:30 p.m. and getting counts for us—‘One, two and lift’—ev- cabin.”

A Royal Canadian Air Force CH-149 Cormorant helicopter stirs up dust while hover- ing in front of trees. LT TREVOR REID

ANTOVIC REAL PROPERTY APPRAISALS INC. NEED YOUR HOME APPRAISED? MCpl Dylan Weller (left) and Sgt André Hotton, search and rescue technicians with 413 Transport and Rescue Squadron at 14 Wing Greenwood, Nova Scotia, relax after Are you relocating? Call us! working into the night on August 19, 2018, with a half-dozen other agency responders Friendly, Reliable, Accurate, Timely to carry a patient along a wooded trail for hours, heading for help. Currently, MCpl Weller is the RCAF’s newest SAR tech, with just two years in the occupation opera- Servicing: Sackville, Bedford, Halifax/Dartmouth & Outlying Areas tional, while Sgt Hotton is the most senior, with 28-plus years. " /- /,,,$)%+ &&' ("(%#/# " $)%+ ()" $! CPL TREVOR MATHESON, 14 WING IMAGING We look forward to speaking with you! 157127 18 TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2018

NOM: HMCS Ville de Québec Véronik Martin RANG: personnel on Lieutenant de vaisseau VILLE NATALE: Op REASSURANCE 2018 Ville de La Baie EN QUELLE ANNÉE T’ES TU NAME: ENGAGE DANS LES FAC : Spencer Dill 1 Juillet 2006

RANK: MÉTIER: Petty Ofﬁcer 1st Class Ofﬁcier de la Logistique

HOMETOWN: ÉDUCATION: 100 Mile House, British Columbia - École secondaire: Polyvalente de La Baie maintenant connue sous le nom YEAR JOINED THE CAF: de École secondaire des Grandes 2001 marrées - Éducation post-secondaire: Tech- TRADE: nique en génie chimique au Cegep Supply Technician de Jonquière et B.A.C. en chimie et biologie au Collège militaire royal a EDUCATION: Kingston, Ontario - High School: Peter Skene Ogden, Grad of 2000 POURQUOI TU T’EN ENGAGES Lt(N) Véronik Martin DANS LES FAC?t WHY DID YOU JOIN THE CAF? Principale raison, pour voir le monde! je peux dire que pour l’instant, tout In my small community, everyone J’aimais le fait que chaque journée va bien. Également, rencontrer les became truck drivers or loggers. soit différente, toujours de nouveaux contracteurs quand nous arrivons à I wanted something different that défis à relever et de nouvelles expéri- quai est vraiment enrichissant. On would provide job security and keep ences s’ouvrent à toi. apprend à connaitre et comprendre me interested. différentes cultures. QU’EST-CE QUE TU AIMES DE WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT TON MÉTIER? QUELLE PARTIE D’OP YOUR JOB? PO1 Spencer Dill Tout! Ce que j'aime le plus dans mon RÉASSURANCE AS-TU PRÉFÉRÉE As a Supply Technician we usually travail, c'est de pouvoir soutenir le JUSQU’À MAINTENANT? get first hands on all the new equip- PREVIOUS DEPLOYMENTS: navire et son équipage. La gestion de Le fait d’être impliqué dans quelque ment the Canadian Armed Forces OP ATHENA, Afghanistan 2009 la chaîne d'approvisionnement, les chose de grand. Nous naviguons et uses. It’s also gratifying to be able OP ATTENTION, Afghanistan 2011 services alimentaires, les finances, patrouillons les mers pour assurer la to provide the resources required to OUTCAN CFSU(E) Geilenkirchen, la rémunération et l'administration protection d’autrui mais aussi pour ensure a successful operation. Germany 2012-2016 sont l'épine dorsale des opérations. démontrer que le Canada a la capacité Sans le soutien fournit par mon d’aider/supporter si besoin. Rencon- HOW IS YOUR EXPERIENCE ON HOW OFTEN DO YOU TRAVEL département, le navire ne peut plus trer les hauts dirigeants militaires OP REASSURANCE SO FAR? BACK TO YOUR HOMETOWN? aller de l'avant et exécuter sa mis- de différents pays et se rendre contre It’s been good. I have a great Supply My family and I try to get home sion. Si nous faisons notre travail qu’on a tous le même but : protéger. Je Department, that all want to be here every couple of years. correctement, alors les opérateurs et ne vous cacherez pas que le fait que and get the job done. les ingénieurs peuvent se concentrer d’accoster dans différents pays tous ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD sur leurs rôles et responsabilités sans les 15 jours est un à coté vraiment WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR LIKE TO ADD? distraction. Le maintien des services extraordinaire que j’adore. FAVOURITE PART OF OP My family and I have been all over logistiques est encore plus deman- REASSURANCE SO FAR? the world, but there is no place like dant dans une zone d'opérations dû QUELS SONT TES DÉPLOIEMENTS My favorite part has been visiting home. We still own a home in 100 aux changements de programme de PRÉCÉDENTS: countries and cities I haven’t experi- Mile and plan on returning once we dernière minute, à la communica- Aucun. enced before. retire. tion avec des fournisseurs parlant différentes langues et la disponibilité À QUELLE FRÉQUENCE des ressources. J'aime la variété et la RETOURNES-TU DANS TA VILLE complexité de continuer à fournir les NATALE? services nécessaire afin de réussir la J’essaie d’y retourner au moins une mission tout en étant déployé partout fois par année mais depuis quelques dans le monde. années, c’est plus difficile avec mon travail. COMMENT EST TON EXPÉRIENCE SUR OP RÉASSURANCE JUSQU’ À Y A-T-IL AUTRE CHOSE QUE TU MAINTENANT? VOUDRAIS AJOUTER? Ce que je vis présentement est surré- M’engager dans les Forces Cana- aliste. Autre que de m’assurer que le diennes a été une des meilleures dé- support logistique interne du bateau cisions que j’ai prises. Les opportu- fonctionne, je dois engager différentes nités qui se présentent sont hors du nations parlant différentes langues commun et je me trouve chanceuse afin de ravitailler le navire quand d’être parmi les rares personnes qui nous arrêtons dans les ports étrang- puissent en bénéficier. Je peux vivre ers. Que ce soit l’essence pour le na- ma passion de voyager dans mon vire ou l’hélicoptère, la nourriture, les travail ce qui me confirme que j’ai pièces pour le maintien du navire ou fait le bon choix de carrière. Venant tout simplement des objets divers, je d’une famille sans militaire, je peux dois briser les barrières de la langue quand même partager ma passion et m’assurer que le navire pourra con- avec mon mari, ma sœur, et mes 2 HMCS Ville de Québec visits Catania, Sicily during Operation REASSURANCE. tinuer sa mission. C’est demandant beaux-frères puisqu’ils font tous MCPL ANDRE MAILLET, MARPAC IMAGING SERVICES mais ayant eu une bonne préparation, partis des Forces! OCTOBER 1, 2018 TRIDENT NEWS 19 Op PRESENCE - Mali successfully completes its first MEDEVAC

By DND/CAF the skills and expertise necessary to make a meaningful difference in On September 11, 2018, a CH-147 the region,” said Harjit S. Sajjan, Chinook and CH-146 Griffon helicop- Minister of National Defence. ter took to the sky during Operation "I am extremely proud to lead the New Commanding Officer PRESENCE-Mali successfully helping Canadian Armed Forces personnel a United Nations soldier reach medi- deployed under the UN in Mali, who for HMCS Charlottetown cal aid. completed a successful medical evacu- Members of Task Force Mali were ation in a very challenging operat- Cmdre Craig Skjerpen (centre) presides over the change of command ceremony in woken up in the early hours by a ing environment. The evacuation HMCS Charlottetown during which outgoing Commanding Officer Cdr Nathan request for medical evacuation north conducted by this group of special- Decicco is succeeded by Cdr Nancy Setchell, in a ceremony aboard the ship on of Gao. At the time of the call, Gao ized CAF personnel in Mali provides Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Cdr Decicco is now the Commanding Officer of Sea was under severe weather conditions, an opportunity to demonstrate our Training Atlantic. however, within 20 minutes, visibility skills and expertise operations and AB JOHN IGLESIAS, FIS had cleared enough for the teams to indicates how our deployed personnel launch and successfully evacuate the handle themselves with the profes- soldier and return to camp without sionalism and composure for which further incident. Canadian Armed Forces members are The medical evacuation is at the known,” said Col Christopher McKen- Unfounded Sexual Assault core of the CAF efforts as part of na, Commander of Task Force Mali, the MINUSMA mission and this Op PRESENCE. Internal Review results released first successful Canadian MEDE- Canada announced its intent to VAC mission illustrates our com- deploy an Air Task Force to the UN mitment to peace and stability in Multidimensional Integrated Stabili- Continued from page 12 entire case file in order to identify any the Sahel region. "Our government zation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) in inconsistencies or deficiencies in how promised Canadians we would March 2018, in response to a request Following the CAF implementation the investigations were handled. This renew our commitment to peace- from the UN. The Air Task Force of Operation HONOUR in 2015 and approach is expected to significantly keeping and we are doing just that. provides transport and logistics capa- the Globe and Mail article of 2017, the enhance the transparency associated Through Operation PRESENCE- bility and includes a Forward Aero- Canadian Forces Provost Marshal di- with the review and provide account- Mali, we are supporting United medical Evacuation capability that rected the Canadian Forces National ability to the victims of sexual assault Nations peace-support operations includes a number of CAF personnel Investigation Service (CFNIS) to con- and to the public at large. External and helping to secure the conditions to conduct medical evacuations for duct an internal review of all sexual reviewers are able to act impartially for lasting peace and security in UN forces on the ground. assault cases concluded as unfound- and offer unbiased assessments which Mali. The successful execution of The Task Force demonstrates ed. Furthermore, he instructed the will aid in providing additional means yesterday's first medical evacuation Canada's ability to provide a criti- Commanding Officer of the CFNIS to for the Military Police to ensure that mission by the women and men of cal capability to augment UN peace act as sole approval authority for the investigative requirements were, and the Canadian Armed Forces Task support operations in Mali through conclusion of unfounded criminal will continue to be, consistently met. Force demonstrates that they have MINUSMA. sexual offence investigations. The SARP, which is to be launched The Canadian Forces Military Po- in late Fall 2018, will commence with lice are in the final detailed planning the external review team conducting stages of a Sexual Assault Review an analysis of the work done by this Program (SARP). This program will internal review. Following the retro- establish an open and transparent spective review of the investigations review process of all unfounded identified, the requirement to con- sexual assault cases. The SARP will tinue to conduct future reviews of give the external review team, con- all unfounded sexual assault cases sisting of three to five professionals investigated by Military Police will from relevant fields, access to the be assessed on a yearly basis.

On September 6, CAF force protection and medical teams exit the Chinook with a simulated patient during a Forward Aeromedical Evacuation exercise, while RCAF Commander, Lieutenant-General Al Meinzinger observes. Five days later on Sep- tember 11, a Chinook and a CH-146 Griffon successfully evacuated a UN soldier who 157155 required medical aid. CPL KEN BELIWICZ 20 TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2018

What’s the score with local sports in your community? Send write-ups, photos, and results to Sports [email protected] Halifax women take gold at CAF Soccer Nationals

By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

The CFB Halifax Mariners’ women’s soccer team have put the finishing touch on a strong 2018 season, bring- ing home gold medals from the CAF National Soccer Championship. The tournament was held from September 8-13 at CFB Borden, with four teams representing the Atlantic (Halifax), West (Edmonton), Ontario (Borden) and Quebec (Valcartier) regions. The Mariners took on CFB Edmonton in the final game, winning the national trophy with a commanding 5-0 victory. Halifax only recorded one loss through the week, falling 4-3 to Valcartier in The CFB Halifax women show off their gold medals after a 5-0 win in the Champion- their opening game, followed by two ship game against CFB Edmonton. round-robin wins and one semi final AVR CAITLIN PATERSON, CFB BORDEN IMAGERY match to earn their way to the cham- The CFB Halifax Mariners women’s pionship game. who were unable to compete at the ners included Capt O’Rourke herself, team took on CFB Edmonton in the finals While the score for the final game regional tournament for various who was awarded the title of tourna- of the CAF National Soccer Champion- suggests a blowout, Halifax team reasons, along with three top play- ment MVP, as well as Lt(N) Sonya Al- ship in Borden on September 13. captain Capt Kim O’Rourke credited ers from Gagetown. The result was a lison, Cpl Jo Blodgett, a reservist and AVR CAITLIN PATERSON, CFB BORDEN IMAGERY the women from CFB Edmonton for highly-skilled team that needed time former CISM team captain who took playing hard through a tiring sched- to gel as a unit. a break from studies in the UK to play On the men’s side, the Mariners ule, and said a match between the two “We built on our cohesion as a for Halifax, and Gagetown pickups ended the round robin portion as the teams earlier in the week, that ended team on the field as the tournament 2Lt Alex Schoffeld and Cpl Anouk third place team before being elimi- with 1-0 Halifax victory, better reflect- progressed, which was very impor- Trottier-Boucher. nated by the eventual champions from ed the skill levels between them. tant after arriving at nationals with The team wished to thank their Valcartier in a 3-3 semi final match “They really were a strong team, a new team. It all came together in coach, Cpl Steve Cummings, who that was lost on penalty kicks. Ear- centrally and defensively. It was hard the end,” Capt O’Rourke said, add- works in Greenwood but stepped up to lier in the week, the team played to to find the back of the net against ing that goalie LS Caroline Larocque support the Mariners women’s team a 2-0 victory against Kingston, a 0-0 them,” she said. deserved special credit for her at both regionals and nationals, as tie against Valcartier, and a 0-3 loss After the gold-medal win at region- performance through the week and well as their respective chains of com- against Edmonton. Game MVPs for als earlier this summer, the Halifax for a key penalty-kill save in the semi mand, who made it possible for play- the Halifax men included MCpl Ryan team picked up a number of extra finals. ers to take time away from regular Pittman, LS David Bitton, and LCdr players, some with CISM experience, Other top contributors for the Mari- duties for the tournament. Dave Marshall.

2018/2019 Formation Halifax CLINICS COTW/COTF /WING CUP Soccer - Lucas May 2018 Slo-Pitch - Isaac June 2018 MAY 2018 - APRIL 2019 Volleyball - Isaac October 2018 SPORT COTW COTF WING CUP Basketball - Isaac November 2018 Soccer June 4-8, 2018 June 4-8, 2018 June 4-8, 2018 Ice Hockey - Ashley November/December 2018 Slo-Pitch June 25-29, 2018 June 25-28, 2018 October 2-5, 2018 Ball Hockey - Ashley March/April 2018 Golf July 5th, 2018 July 5th, 2018 July 5th, 2018 REGIONAL HOSTING Running September 6, 2018 September 6, 2018 October TBD Basketball February 2019 Shearwater Badminton September 10-14, 2018 September 10-14, 2018 September 10-14, 2018 Ice Hockey (LB & W) February 2019 Halifax Squash September 10-14, 2018 September 10-14, 2018 September 10-14, 2018 Badminton/Squash March 2019 Fleet

Fitness Challenge September 28, 2018 September 28, 2018 September 28, 2018 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS PLAYDOWNS Volleyball November 19-23, 2018 November 19-23, 2018 October 29 - November 2, 2018 Christmas December 22, 2018 Badminton January 2019 Basketball December 10-14, 2018 December 10-14, 2018 January 21-25, 2019 Break - January 2, 2019 Squash January 2019 Ice Hockey January 14-18, 2019 January 14-18, 2019 December 3-7, 2018 Heritage Day February 18, 2019 Golf June 11-13, 2018 Curling February 25-March 1, 2019 February 25-March 1, 2019 February 25-March 1, 2019 March Break March 11-15, 2019 SPECIAL EVENTS Floor Hockey April 8-12, 2019 April 8-12, 2019 April 15-18, 2019 Easter Break April 19-22, 2019 CAF SPORTS DAY October 19, 2018 OCTOBER 1, 2018 TRIDENT SPORTS 21 Practices start soon for CAF Old Timers’ Hockey

By Ryan Melanson, ners roster in recent years. But now, Trident Staff some of the best local CAF players are reaching the required age, and with a The end of summer means the start few players poached from last season’s of hockey season, and CAF members Shearwater team, as well as some new 40 and older who still like to lace up talent posted into the region, the team their skates have the opportunity to should have championship potential, get on the ice with the Old Timers’ Harrigan said. hockey teams. “It looks like this might be a good For the CFB Halifax Mariners season for us. This is the year we’ll team, practices start on October 12 hopefully really have our full team at the Halifax Civic Centre, and will back.” run each Friday from 2-3:30 p.m. The It’s not all about competition team also plays in the civilian At- though, and regardless of who takes lantic Adult Hockey League, both to the medals at the end of the season, prepare for CAF regionals and just the camaraderie among teammates to have fun on the ice through the and the chance to get to know col- season. leagues across the region is always a While CAF hockey is typically benefit, he added. played at a high level, those who “Hockey builds a bond that’s very aren’t as confident in their game are similar to being together in a platoon. still encouraged to attend practice, You go out and go to war together. It’s and the core group is always open to a great experience and it’s something seeing new names on the roster. Team Atlantic took on Team Quebec in the finals of the 2018 CAF OT Hockey Nation- that helped get me through my 25 “We welcome all skill levels. We al Championship earlier this year at CFB Borden. The 2018-2019 season is about to get years in the military.” had a few players last year who were underway, with practices for CFB Halifax starting in October. Anyone interested in playing OT some of our best attendees, and PTE BRENDA LEROUX, CFB BORDEN IMAGERY hockey this year can contact Lt(N) though they didn’t really have a shot Reggie Simmons at Reginald.Sim- at making the regional team, and hind the bench as an assistant coach region in Borden and win gold at the [email protected] for the Mariners knew that, they still loved coming this year. CAF National Championship. Chang- team, and CPO1 Chris Belanger at out and playing and having a good The Mariners team fell in the finals es to the age requirement for CAF [email protected] time. Our practices are fantastic,” of the regional tournament in early OT Hockey, with most players now for the Shearwater Flyers team. CAF said Scott Harrigan, a longtime 2018 against the Shearwater Flyers, required to be 40 or older (35 for goal- Atlantic Regionals will be held in player for the Mariners who’ll be be- who went on to represent the Atlantic ies), dealt a major blow to the Mari- Greenwood in February 2019.

Formula One racing records trivia

By Stephen Stone 4. Which constructor currently holds per cent? eight races in which he had the No. the record for most consecutive 12. In 1963, this Scot started 10 races 1 pole position; had the fastest lap; These questions are based on infor- wins in the same Grand Prix with and won seven of them. led every lap; and won the race? mation provided by FIA (Federation six? 13. Who was the driver who won nine Answers on page 23 Internationale de l'Automobile) from 5. Which constructor started the consecutive times in 2013? records kept since 1950 and are cur- most number of races without a 14. Who is the Canadian driver who rent to the end of The Italian Grand win? held the record of four wins in his Prix 2018. 6. Which driver holds the record of first championship season in 1996? Drivers are considered to be entered 326 F1 entries? 15. Who is the youngest driver to win into a race if they attempt to compete 7. Who is the youngest Canadian to a F1 race? in at least one official practice session start a F1 race? 16. Who is the oldest driver to win a with the intent of entering the race. 8. Who was the oldest driver to enter race? a race? 17. What record do Nino Farina, John- Questions 9. Which driver currently holds the nie Parsons and Giancarlo Baghet- 1. Which constructor holds the For- record for consecutive race starts ti have in common? mula One record for the number of with 222 and counting? 18. Which Australian driver started entries and starts in F1 races? 10. Who holds the record of 91 total F1 129 races before winning his first 2. Which constructor has the great- wins? race – the 130th? est percentage of wins at 47.1 per 11. Who is the Argentine driver—win- 19. Who holds the record for Grand cent? ner of five World Driver Champi- Prix wins without winning the 3. Which constructor has the highest onships—who holds the highest World Championship? percentage of wins in a season? percentage of race wins at 46.15 20. Which driver holds the record of

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145118 22 TRIDENT SPORTS OCTOBER 1, 2018 Fitness and sports updates

By Trident Staff age (three under age 40 players are permitted at CAF Regional and There will be a regional rugby Nationals) with the exception of clinic from October 2-5. goaltenders who must be 35 years The CFB Halifax Old Tim- of age. ers Hockey Team is looking for Intersection/Drop-In Pickle- new players. All interested play- ball. Come and learn a fun new ers wishing to participate should sport. contact Reginald.Simmons@forces. Shearwater Gym, Mondays and gc.ca / Ofﬁce Tel.: 902-427-3381 / Wednesdays 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. For Cell : 902-440-7394. Practices are more information please contact Sgt from 2-3:30 on Fridays starting Oc- Rick Austin, 720-1711 or rick.austin@ tober 12 at the Halifax Civic Centre forces.gc.ca and the team will be playing in 12 Wing Shearwater drop-in the BMO Hockey league. Atlantic basketball is available Wednesdays Region OT Hockey Championship from 6-8 p.m. For more information will be held in 14 Wing Greenwood, please contact: Cpl Gagnon at 902- February 12-15, 2019. Please note 720-3214 or philip.gagnon@forces. that players must be 37 years of gc.ca

Wing Cup Schedule SPORT DATES Soccer** June 4-8, 2018 2018/2019 Golf July 5, 2018 Pickleball September 10-14, 2018 **These sports Fitness Challenge September 28, 2018 will be Mega Slo-Pitch September 24-28, 2018 tournaments in Running October TBD conjunction with A friendly game of soccer Volleyball October 29 - November 2, 2018 COTW/COTF, more Ice Hockey December 3-7, 2018 info on MEGA HMCS Halifax ship’s company squares off with the crew from the USN ship USS Basketball January 21-25, 2019 tournaments will be Arleigh Burke in a friendly game of soccer at CFB Halifax on September 7, 2018. Curling** February 25 - March 01, 2019 available in updated MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA Floor Hockey April 15-18, 2019 constitution

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Questions on page 21 8. Louis Chiron. He was 58 years, 288 Answers days old when he entered the 1958 Mo- 1. Ferrari with 965 entries and 963 cars naco Grand Prix but did not qualify. starting. Starts is the number of races 9. Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain in which at least one of the construc- 10. Michael Schumacher tors cars started the race and entries 11. El Maestro - Juan Manuel Fangio were the number of races in which 12. Jim Clark OBE the constructor registered or was 13. Sebastian Vettel expected to register for a race. Ferrari 14. Jacques Villeneuve entered every season since 1950. Con- 15. Max Verstappen won the 2016 Spanish fusing, I know, but, it is a FIA regula- Grand Prix at only 18 years, 228 days tory requirement. old 2. Brawn GP Formula One Team. Cre- 16. Luigi Fagioli won the 1951 French ated by a management buyout of Grand prix at 53 years, 22 days old. Honda Racing F1 Team led by Ross 17. All three won a F1 race on their ﬁrst Brawn, but using a Mercedes engine, try. it entered 17 races and won eight. 18. Mark Webber when he won the 2009 3. McLaren – 1988 – 16 races with 15 wins German Grand Prix for a winning percentage of 93.8% 19. Stirling Moss who entered 67 races 4. McLaren at Monaco, 1988-1993 and won 16 from 1951-1961 5. Arrows Grand Prix International, a 20. Jim Clark: 1962 British Grand Prix; British F1 team active from 1978-2002 1963 Dutch Grand Prix; 1963 French 6. Rubens Barrichello, 1993-2011. He also Grand Prix; 1963 Mexican Grand Prix; holds the record for starts with 322. 1964 British Grand Prix; 1965 South 7. Lance Stroll. He was 18 years, 148 days African Grand Prix; 1965 French old at the 2017 Australian Grand Prix. Grand Prix; and 1965 German Grand He had a DNF Prix.

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