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Monday October 5, 2020 Volume 54, Issue 20
www.tridentnewspaper.com
Ex JOINT WARRIOR
MV Asterix and HMCS Halifax transit to Ex JOINT WARRIOR, while the CH-148 Cyclone,
King Fisher, patrols the area, September 25, 2020.
S1 LOUIS-PHILIPPE DUBÉ, CAF IMAGERY
2 TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 5, 2020
Current and former members of the Stadacona
Band were at Government House on September
17 to accept the Government House Gold Medal
in recognition of the band’s 80th anniversary.
OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Government House recognizes
Stadacona Band’s 80th anniversary
By Ryan Melanson,
Trident Staff
As the Stadacona Band of the Royal tenant Governor in 2017, and he also Scotia International Tattoo, concerts but they are not simply musicians
Canadian Navy continues to celebrate recalled enjoying the band’s music for local school children, and their who play together. The members of
their 80th anniversary year, current on the jetty during ship departures, many overseas engagements. the Stadacona Band are ambassadors
and former members of the band were during the annual ‘Til We Meet Again “Simply stated, the Stadacona Band for the Royal Canadian Navy, for Nova
invited to Government House on Sep- concert, and on a number of other makes each event so very special,” he Scotians, and for Canadians”
tember 17 for a special presentation in occasions. He also noted the band’s said. The award was officially accepted by
honour of that milestone. longtime support to the Royal Nova “I know that music is their passion, Stadacona Band Commanding Officer
The band was awarded the Govern- Lt(N) Brad Ritson. Along with the cur-
ment House Gold Medal, a significant rent and former members of the band,
honour that recognizes outstanding RAdm Brian Santarpia, Commander
services to Government House by a MARLANT and JTFA, and Formation
group or individual. Nova Scotia’s Chief CPO1 Tom Lizotte were also on
Lieutenant Governor can award the hand for the presentation. LCdr Ritson
medal to anyone they desire, with a said he was thrilled to accept the
maximum of two presentations per award on behalf of the band’s current
year, but the presentation to the band roster and all those who came before
marked the first Government House them through the 80-year history.
Gold Medal to be awarded by the cur- “The band has been all over Canada
rent Lieutenant Governor, The Hon- and the world doing what they do.
ourable Arthur J. LeBlanc. They’re a tremendously hard working
“For 80 years you have made your group, and very deserving of being
musical mark – not just in the military recognized in this way,” he added.
milieu, but also on the broader musi- While in-person events for the band
cal and cultural scene. As such, it is have been limited since the spring,
only fitting that we gather the cur- they’ve been busy marking their 80th
rent members of the Band and many anniversary with a number of online
former members and pause to salute projects, members have performed at
and say thank you,” the Lieutenant small, socially distanced events, and
Governor said. they’re currently planning a recording
He noted that the band holds a The Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, project to share online in lieu of their
special place in his heart, as they and Stadacona Band Commanding Officer LCdr Brad Ritson unveil the regular fall and winter concert events.
performed at his installation as Lieu- Government House Gold Medal award.
OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
3 TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 5, 2020
Battle of Britain ceremony marks 80th anniversary
of event
By Trident Staff
This year marked the 80th anniver- Commanding Officer, gave an address
sary of the Battle of Britain. and wreaths were laid. A Cyclone he-
A commemorative ceremony took licopter overflew the area during the
place at 12 Wing Shearwater on Battle ceremony.
of Britain Sunday, September 20. During the Battle of Britain, Germa-
Because of COVID-19 health and safety ny’s Luftwaffe attacked Britain from
requirements, attendance at the cere- the skies in order to prepare the way
mony, which took place in the com- for a planned invasion of the country.
memorative park opposite the Shear- The fight raged from July 10 to Octo-
water Aviation Museum, was limited ber 31, 1940. Estimates are that at least
to 25 people. The attendees wore 100 Canadian pilots, as well as ground
masks and were socially distanced. crew, participated in the battle along-
Col James Hawthorne, 12 Wing side the Royal Air Force.
Col Hawthorne and CWO Poirier, Wing Chief Warrant Officer, laid a wreath during
the ceremony.
AVR JACLYN BUELL, 12 WING IMAGING
Commemorative wreaths were laid by several local officials and CAF leadership includ- His Honour the Honourable Arthur LeBlanc, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia (left)
ing the Lieutenant Governor and the Wing Commander. and the Honourable Mrs. Patsy LeBlanc (on His Honour’s right) attended the ceremony
AVR JACLYN BUELL, 12 WING IMAGING AVR JACLYN BUELL, 12 WING IMAGING
A sailor’s extraordinary Arctic experience
By Lt Michel Thomassin,
Public Affairs Officer
This year, HMCS Ville de Québec the trade of his dreams: “The Weapons protecting our sovereignty and inter-
took part in Operation NANOOK-TU- Engineering Technician trade is par- ests in the North, cooperation with
UGAALIK 2020 in Canada’s North: a ticularly suited to people who like to Indigenous Peoples and showing deter-
first for Weapons Engineering Techni- work with their hands and mechanical mination in the case of the Northwest
cian PO1 Matthew Pitman. and electronic equipment like radar, passage,” PO1 Pitman said.
“This deployment was special sonar, communications and network In short, this was a rewarding expe-
because even though we were still in systems on board the ship.” rience for PO1 Pitman and the crew of
Canada, you really feel like you’re An old hand at deployments, he Ville de Québec. Due to the COVID-19
somewhere else. It’s a whole other has crossed oceans and visited tens pandemic and associated restrictions,
world,” he said. of countries on every continent, but Operation NANOOK-TUUGAALIK
Originally from Eastern Passage, according to him “the best part of this 2020 was a shorter deployment than
Nova Scotia, PO1 Pitman joined the job is your colleagues. You can create in previous years, with no port visits
Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) a little connections that last a lifetime with or community relations activities.
more than 17 years ago. people you have sailed with for only a PO1 Pitman said he and his shipmates
“I enrolled in the RCN because I got short period of time. I have met most implemented a number of measures,
the opportunity to travel the globe of my best friends through the RCN.” including enhanced cleaning routines,
while being paid, and I didn’t have to Operation NANOOK-TUUGAALIK to mitigate COVID-19-related risks and
move every two or three years like takes place every year and is the ensure the operation’s success.
other environments in the Canadian primary CAF operation in this remote “We are here to serve and protect,
Armed Forces (CAF).” region. and that’s exactly what we will contin- PO1 Matthew Pitman
For PO1 Pitman, he is employed in “For me, the operation represents ue to do.” SUBMITTED
4 TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 5, 2020
www.tridentnewspaper.com
Sailor of the Quarter credited
Editor: Virginia Beaton
editor@tridentnews.ca
(902) 427-4235
for Op REASSURANCE work
Journalist: Ryan Melanson By Ryan Melanson,
reporter@tridentnews.ca Trident Staff
(902) 427-4231
Editorial Advisor: Margaret Conway
When HMCS Fredericton was prepar- S1 Hann also worked above his rank S1 Hann said he was grateful for the
margaret.conway@forces.gc.ca ing for its Operation REASSURANCE frequently, including acting as the acknowledgement, and despite the
902-721-0560 deployment in late 2019, S1 Ethan Auxiliaries and Main Propulsion Mas- difficulties of COVID-19 restrictions
www.tridentnewspaper.com Hann, a MARTECH onboard the ship, ter Sailor while others were on course and tragedy at sea with the loss of
Trident is an authorized military publication distributed
was playing a key role. He was credited or leave, and his dedication to broad- Fredericton’s Cyclone helicopter and
across Canada and throughout the world every second with ensuring Fredericton left Halifax ening his expertise was said to embody shipmates, described the deployment
Monday, and is published with the permission of Rear
Admiral Brian Santarpia, Commander, Joint Task Force
with a functioning steam generator, the MARTECH mandate of expanding as an important step for his career.
Atlantic. The Editor reserves the right to edit, condense and for educating himself on electrical the foundation of knowledge and skills “It was my first deployment, so there
or reject copy, photographs or advertising to achieve the
aims of a service newspaper as defined by the Interim
maintenance procedures enough to fix for members. His former Commanding was a lot to learn and the first few
Canadian Forces Newspapers Policy dated April 11, issues and bring the system back into Officer, Cdr Blair Brown, who nomi- months were pretty exciting. Things
2005. Deadline for copy and advertising is 10 a.m., 11
business days prior to the publication date. Material must service while at sea. nated him for the award, said his reli- got difficult from there, but we got
be accompanied by the contributor’s name, address and This was just one of the ways that S1 ability, professionalism and initiatives through it, and now I’m very happy to
phone number. Opinions and advertisements printed
in Trident are those of the individual contributor or Hann has been lauded by his supervi- made him a tremendous asset during a be back home.”
advertiser and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or sors and shipmates. He also worked difficult deployment.
endorsements of the DND, the Editor or the Publisher.
long nights and weekends prior to
Le Trident est une publication militaire autorisée par le deploying, served as training coordina-
contre-amiral Brian Santarpia, Commandant la force
opérationnelle interarmées de l‘Atlantique, qui est tor for all MARTECH’S of his rank and
distribuée partout au Canada et outremer les lundis below, and constantly set an example
toutes les quinzaines. Le rédacteur en chef se réserve
le droit de modifier, de condenser ou de rejeter les for his peers and junior members
articles, photographies ou annonces publicitaires while at sea.
jugées contraires aux objectifs d’un journal militaire
selon la définition donnée à politique temporaire des In recognition for this hard work
journaux des forces canadiennes. L’heure de tombée des before and during Fredericton’s de-
annonces publi- citaires ou des articles est fixée à 1000
le jeudi précédant la semaine de publication. Les textes ployment, S1 Hann was presented with
peuvent être soumis en français ou en anglais; ils doivent
indiquer le nom, l’adresse et le numéro de téléphone du
MARLANT’s Sailor of the Quarter
collaborateur. Les opinions et les annonces publicitaires award on September 24, with Cmdre
imprimées par le Trident sont celles des collaborateurs et
agents publicitaires et non nécessairement celles de la
Richard Feltham, Commander Canadi-
rédaction, du MDN ou de l’éditeur. an Fleet Atlantic, and Fleet Chief CPO1
Annual Subscription (25 issues): Darcy Burd visiting HMCS Charlotte-
• NS: $37.38 ($32.50 + 15 % HST) town’s shore office to make the presen-
• ON, NB & NFLD: $36.73 ($32.50 + 13% HST)
• BC: $36.40 ($32.50 + 12% HST) tation at S1 Hann’s new unit.
• Remainder of Canada: “I can’t lie, I was a little bit shocked
$34.13 ($32.50 + GST)
• United States: $45 US when I found out about this,” said
• Abroad: $65 US S1 Hann, who was humble about the
Courier address: praise from his superiors. He said he
2740 Barrington Street,
Halifax, N.S. had mentorship that helped him gain
B3K 5X5 the expertise needed to keep equip-
Publication Mail Agreement No. ment running at sea, and that his
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shipmates also played a big role.
Return undelivered Canadian address to:
Trident Newspaper Bldg. S-93 “I really can’t take all the credit for
PO Box 99000 these things. The entire department
Station Forces, Halifax, NS B3K 5X5
was great, they gave me a lot of help, S1 Ethan Hann was presented with MARLANT’s Sailor of the Quarter award
Return Postage Guaranteed
ISN 0025-3413 and I really enjoyed spending time on September 24. The presentation was made by Cmdre Richard Feltham,
Circulation: Minimum 8,500 with a lot of our people,” he added. Commander Canadian Fleet Atlantic, and Fleet Chief CPO1 Darcy Burd.
MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA
Launch of the 2020 NDWCC – Halifax Region
By NDWCC Coordination Team – Halifax Region
On Monday, September 28, we offi- Notably, we’re excited to announce year courtesy of the Trident Newspa- questions: How will I be canvassed if
cially launched the 2020 National De- two new, online resources this year per. This website lists a multitude of I’m working from home? What local
fence Workplace Charitable Campaign that will make your participation easi- NDWCC resources including a local and national health/social/community
(NDWCC) here in the Halifax region! er than ever! contact list, Q&A document, recogni- issues should I consider when deciding
This year, for the health and safety • ePledge: For the first time ever, tion page and more! It will be updated where to direct my funds? How can I
of our members and our NDWCC part- Defence Team members can donate on- as resources become available. Take create a virtual fundraising event?
ners, we moved our campaign kickoff line using ePledge, which is a secure, a look! www.tridentnewspaper.com/ As a Defence community, let’s get
online! Please take a few minutes to convenient (web based, mobile friend- ndwcc2020 Ready to Help and Ready to Lead this
watch and listen to our kickoff video, ly) and simple way to give. Check it out Please join us online this campaign campaign season. Despite being p
featuring our NDWCC Champion, CFB here: https://uwco.ca/gcwcc/donate. season. Make sure to follow CFB hysically apart, we can work together
Halifax Base Commander Capt(N) For instructions on using ePledge, Halifax on Facebook (@BaseHalifax), to make a big difference in our
Williams and several NDWCC ambas- visit https://tridentnewspaper.com/ Twitter (@CFBHalifax) and Instagram communities.
sadors, which will provide you a sneak ndwcc2020/ndwcc-qa/; and (@cfbhalifax_bfchalifax) for informa-
peek into what’s to come this campaign • A publicly accessible 2020 NDW- tion on ePledging, remote canvass-
season. https://www.facebook.com/ CC (Halifax region) website: A 2020 ing, NDWCC events and more! We’ll
BaseHalifax/videos/2463981493902412/ NDWCC website has been created this help you answer some important
5 TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 5, 2020 Lancement de la CCMTDN – Région d’Halifax Par L’équipe de coordination de la CCMTDN – Région d’Halifax Lundi, le 28 septembre, nous avons en sûr, pratique (site Web, peut être distance, les activités de la CCMTDN Comment puis-je créer une activité de lancé officiellement la Campagne utilisé avec les appareils portables) et plus encore! Nous vous aiderons à collecte de fonds virtuelle? de charité en milieu de travail de la et simple de faire un don. Consultez répondre à certaines questions impor- En tant que communauté de la Défense nationale 2020 (CCMTDN) ici son site https://uwco.ca/ccmtgc/don. tantes : Comment serai-je sollicité si je Défense, soyons Prêts à Aider et Prêts dans la région d’Halifax. Pour des instructions sur l’utilisation travaille à domicile? Quels enjeux lo- à Diriger durant cette campagne. Cette année, pour la santé et la d’ePledge, consultez https://uwco.ca/ caux et nationaux en matière de santé/ Bien que nous soyons physiquement sécurité de nos membres et de nos gcwcc/donate société/communauté devrais-je pren- séparés, nous pouvons travailler partenaires de la CCMTDN, nous • Un site Web de la CCMTDN dre en considération pour décider à qui ensemble pour faire une grande dif- avons donné le coup d’envoi de notre 2020 (région d’Halifax) accessible je souhaite que mes fonds soient remis? férence dans nos collectivités. campagne en ligne! Veuillez prendre publiquement : Un site Web de la quelques minutes pour regarder et CCMTDN 2020 a été créé cette année écouter notre vidéo de lancement, met- grâce au journal Trident. Ce site Web tant en vedette notre champion de la présente une multitude de ressources CCMTDN, le Captv Williams, comman- concernant la CCMTDN, y compris une dant de la BFC Halifax, et plusieurs liste de personnes-ressources locales, ambassadeurs de la CCMTDN, qui un document de questions et réponses, vous donnera un aperçu de ce qui aura une page de reconnaissance et plus lieu durant cette campagne. https:// encore! Il sera mis à jour au fur et à www.facebook.com/BaseHalifax/vid- mesure que les ressources seront dis- eos/2463981493902412/ ponibles. Jetez-y un coup d’œil! www. Nous sommes notamment ravis d’an- tridentnewspaper.com/ndwcc2020 noncer deux nouvelles ressources en Joignez-vous à nous en ligne pour ligne cette année qui faciliteront votre cette campagne. Assurez-vous de participation plus que jamais! suivre la BFC Halifax sur Facebook (@ • ePledge : Pour la toute première BaseHalifax), Twitter (@CFBHalifax) fois, les membres de l’Équipe de la et Instagram (@cfbhalifax_bfchalifax) Défense peuvent faire un don en ligne pour obtenir des renseignements sur en utilisant ePledge, qui est un moy- les dons en ligne, la sollicitation à Department of National Defence is making sure military spouses and partners have more job opportunities By DND The Department of National Defence have options for transferring my job, Sajjan, Minister of National Defence . streams such as information man- is making it easier for military spous- finding a new job, or putting my job on “Military partners—mostly women— agement and information technology es and common-law partners to find hold while on a temporary posting. My face a high degree of career instability (IM/IT), procurement, materiel man- secure and meaningful jobs. Today, employer is across Canada, and there as a result of the frequent relocations. agement, language teaching, health the Military Spouse Employment Initia- are many opportunities to grow within This initiative creates better options services, administration, and general tive will open up opportunities for them the Department of National Defence for military spouses to find good jobs services, as well as general trades and across the entire federal public service. community. I feel extremely secure in and benefits within the federal pub- labour. The average military family relocates my career, and I’m proud to be contrib- lic service, and is exactly the kind of The initiative supports several three times more often than the average uting to my own pension and making tangible support that helps improve objectives outlined in Canada’s defence Canadian family. This means uprooting a career for myself.” Opening up the the overall wellbeing of the military policy, Strong, Secured, Engaged. Those their lives, changing their routines, employment inventory to the entire families who contribute so much to our objectives seek to support military and encountering new challenges on federal public service will ensure there country. Employing a Canadian mili- families by addressing and alleviating a regular basis. As a result, it can be are more stories like Justine’s. tary spouse is a wise strategic decision the employment challenges that they very challenging for partners of serv- Further, at the Department of Na- for any employer. Military life teaches face when relocating across Canada. ing members to secure continuous tional Defence, military partners can our Canadian Armed Forces families The Military Spouse Employment and meaningful employment. To help now be considered as a hiring option to organize, adapt, manage, and work Initiative has won the Most Effective address this challenge, in 2018, the ahead of other candidates (with the within a team, and any military spouse Recruitment Strategy silver award Department of National Defence creat- exception of those with priority entitle- will arrive at their new job with those at the Canadian HR Awards 2020. ed the Military Spousal Employment ments or preference) if they meet all of essential skills well-developed. By The Military Spousal Employment Initiative to identify job opportunities the essential qualifications for the job. hiring a military spouse, employers are Initiative is a complement to a wide at the Department of National Defence. “Our Defence Policy, Strong, Secure, strengthening Canada and Canadian range of services available to military Today’s announcement expands upon Engaged, puts the care of members business lines,” said Jody Thomas, Dep- spouses through Canadian Forces the initiative offering the entire Public of the Canadian Armed Forces and uty Minister of National Defence. Morale and Welfare Services and local Service access to a talented workforce. their families at its core. Today, on The inventory is open exclusively to Military Family Resource Centres. The initiative has already proven Military Family Appreciation Day, spouses and common-law partners of These services include the flagship Mil- to ease some of the stress felt by many we continue to build on our efforts to serving CAF members, who either live itary Spousal Employment Network, military families, including Justine support the families who serve along- at the military member’s place of duty launched in 2018. The Military Spousal Walker’s. “I’m very grateful for my job, side those in uniform, and the Military or live separately for military reasons. Employment Network boasts over 3,200 and I definitely wouldn’t have it if it Spousal Employment Initiative is an The CAF member must belong to the military spouse participants and show- wasn’t for the Military Spouse Employ- important step to the commitment. Regular Force or to the Reserve Force cases national and virtual employers ment Initiative,” said Justine Walker, Military spouses and common-law on Class C service or Class B reserve interested in hiring military spouses who works as a compensation assistant partners will have more exposure service of more than 180 consecutive through an online platform and virtual at National Defence. A military spouse, helping them increase the likelihood days. Those who meet the above crite- and in-person. Last year, just over 25 Justine says her full-time position of gaining meaningful employment, ria are eligible to apply online to the percent of military spouses who partic- gives her security, both now and in the wherever they are posted in the coun- inventory. ipated were hired through the Military future. “When we get posted again, I’ll try,” said The Honourable Harjit S. The pool of talent includes many Spousal Employment Initiative.
TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 5, 2020 6
CFB Halifax hosts blood Plays Abbigail
donor clinic By Garth Paul Ukrainetz,
Poet laureate of the Blackmud Creek
So many Defence Team members donated
blood in support of our communities EDITOR’S NOTE: Amazing Grace how sweet the sound
on September 18. Our latest Canadian Ukrainetz wrote the following That fills the world half way around
Blood Services clinic, which took place at poem as a tribute to the late SLt Her highland cushion pressed to side
Stadacona’s CF Health Services Centre Abbigail Cowbrough. He was Like Nova Scotia, filled with pride
(Atlantic), reached 120% of its donation inspired to do so after seeing a
targets. Bravo Zulu to our local Defence video of SLt Cowbrough playing And waving tall above her head
community, volunteers and healthcare Amazing Grace on her bagpipes Her maple leaf of crimson red
practitioners for their dedication to this from the deck of HMCS Freder- On sea of blue a sky of cloud
important cause, especially during these icton, just a few days before her Her mother and her father proud
challenging times. tragic death.
While standing firm with pipe and bag
Published by permission of the On dancing shadow of the flag
SAVE THE DATE: the next Canadian Blood Services clinic will take place on
author. Her heart as big as ship’s full sail
November 20 on Base. For more information and to book your appointment now,
In gentle wind plays Abbigail.
please visit www.blood.ca.
SYDNEY MACLEOD, BASE PUBLIC AFFAIRS INTERN
CFB Halifax Storm Line Old Fish Shed in
Please note that the CFB Halifax Storm Lines (902-721-8325 and 902-706-7830)
and 12 Wing Shearwater Storm Line (902-720-1305) can be called for information
on Base and Wing openings, closures and delays. The Storm Lines are updated
the Fog
by 6 a.m. daily. Our CFB Halifax social media sites (Twitter, Facebook and Ins- By The Steel Spirit
tagram) will also be updated in the event of a Base closure or delayed opening.
Bill Murphy grew up in Truro, Nova Scotia. He joined the Army Re-
@BaseHalifax @cfbhalifax_bfchalifax @CFBHalifax serve on the day he turned 16 and was sworn into the regular army when
he was eight days over 17 in 1961. Bill served for a bit over 21 years, did
a full 1 year tour in Egypt UNEF 1 and 2 full tours with UNEF 2 and
UNDOF (Egypt and Syria). He also served 4 1/2 years in Germany with 1
RCHA Signal Troop.
“Remembrance is usually near the surface of my thinking and I often
think of the fine people who I had the honour of serving with. A large
number of them are now gone. If I had a bucket list, #1 I would go back
to the Middle East so I could visit 1 more time, with the UNEF 1 men
who are buried in the Canadian Section of the Gaza War cemetery.”
Post military life, Bill spent most of his time farming. Upon turning
65 he realized that he could no longer keep going at the physical pace
required. They sold the farm and moved.
“Without my cows I was more or less lost until I got it in my head that
I wanted to paint something.”
At the age of 70, Bill started to paint.
Artwork submissions by Military & First Responder Services.
The Steel Spirit is always looking for new and emerging artists
with and without experience, from every background and every
age.
For more information or if you would like to be involved, please
visit: www.thesteelspirit.ca
MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDER SERVICES MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDER SERVICES
7 TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 5, 2020
Un marin trouve l’expérience de l’Arctique extraordinaire
Par Lt Michel Thomassin,
Public Affairs Officer Officier des affaires publiques
Cette année, NCSM Ville de Québec tout en étant payé, et je n’ai pas à travail, c’est les collègues. Vous pouvez sante pour le m 1 Pitman et l’équipage
a participé à l’opération NANOOK-TU- déménager tous les deux ou trois ans créer des liens à vie avec des personnes du NCSM Ville de Québec. En raison
UGAALIK 2020 dans le Nord canadien comme d’autres éléments des Forces avec lesquelles vous n’avez navigué de la pandémie actuelle de COVID-19
et ce fut une première expérience pour armée canadienne (FAC). » que pendant une courte période. La et des restrictions associées en place,
le technicien responsable en génie des Pour le m 1 Pitman, le métier de ses plupart de mes meilleurs amis, je les ai l’opération NANOOK-TUUGAALIK
armes, le Maître de 1re classe (m 1) rêves est ce qu’il fait présentement. « rencontrés grâce à la MRC. » 2020 a été un déploiement plus court
Matthew Pitman. Le métier de technicien en génie des L’opération NANOOK-TUUGAA- que les années précédentes, sans visites
« Ce déploiement est particulier car armes convient particulièrement aux LIK se déroule chaque année et est la de port ni activités de relations com-
tout en étant chez soi, on a vraiment personnes manuelles qui aiment tra- principale opération des Forces armées munautaires. Cependant, le m 1 Pitman
l’impression d’être à l’étranger. C’est vailler avec de l’équipement mécanique canadiennes dans cette région isolée. et ses collègues ont adopté plusieurs
très dépaysant. » et électronique comme les systèmes de « L’opération signifie pour moi la mesures, y compris des routines de
Originaire d’Eastern Passage en radar, de sonar, de communication et protection de notre souveraineté et de nettoyage accrues, pour atténuer les
Nouvelle-Écosse, il s’est enrôlé dans la de réseau à bord du navire. » nos intérêts dans le Nord, la coopéra- risques liés au COVID-19 et assurer le
Marine royale canadienne (MRC) il y a Habitué des déploiements, il a par- tion avec les autochtones et de faire succès de l’opération.
un peu plus de 17 ans. couru les océans et a visité des dizaines preuve de détermination dans le dos- « Nous sommes ici pour servir et
« J’ai joint la MRC car j’ai l’occa- de pays sur tous les continents, mais sier du passage du Nord-Ouest. » protéger et c’est exactement ce que
sion de voyager dans le monde entier selon lui, « la meilleure partie de ce Bref, cette expérience fut enrichis- nous continuerons à faire. »
Fire Prevention Week 2020
By National Fire Prevention Association
Fire Prevention Week 2020 runs onto stove burners and catch fi- AND PRACTICE • Going to your outdoor meeting
from October 4 – 10. This year’s theme Wear short, close-fitting, or tight- Home fire escape planning should place
is Serve Up Safety in the Kitchen. The ly rolled sleeves when cooking include the following: • Calling 9-1-1 or the local emergen-
National Fire Protection Association • Have a kid-free zone of at least • Drawing a map of each level of cy number from a cell phone or a
has created the following list of fire pre- 3 feet (1 metre) around the stove the home, showing all doors and neighbor’s phone
vention ideas for people to use in order and areas where hot food or windows
to make their home, businesses, and drink is prepared or carried. • Going to each room and pointing HEATING
places of recreation safer for everyone. to the two ways out Heating equipment is one of the lead-
SMOKE ALARMS • Making sure someone will help ing causes of home fires during the
COOKING Smoke alarms detect and alert people children, older adults, and people winter months.
Cooking is the leading cause of home to a fire in the early stages. Smoke with disabilities wake up and get • Space heaters are the type of
fires and home fire injuries. Thanks- alarms can mean the difference be- out equipment most often involved in
giving is the leading day for fires tween life and death in a fire. • Teaching children how to escape home heating equipment fires.
involving cooking equipment. on their own in case you cannot • All heaters need space. Keep
• The leading cause of fires in the • Working smoke alarms cut the help them anything that can burn at least 3
kitchen is unattended cooking. risk of dying in a home fire in • Establishing a meeting place feet (1 meter) away from heating
• Stay in the kitchen when you half. outside and away from the home equipment.
are frying, boiling, grilling, or • Install smoke alarms in every where everyone can meet after • Have a 3-foot (1-metre) kid-free
broiling food. sleeping room, outside each sep- exiting zone around open fires and space
• If you are simmering, baking, or arate sleeping area, and on every • Having properly installed and heaters.
roasting food, check it regularly level of the home, including the maintained smoke alarms • Purchase and use only portable
and stay in the home. basement. • Pushing the smoke alarm button space heaters listed by a qualified
• Always keep a lid nearby when • Test smoke alarms at least once a to start the drill • Practicing what testing laboratory.
cooking. If a small grease fire month using the test button. to do in case there is smoke: Get • Have a qualified professional
starts, slide the lid over the pan • Make sure everyone in the home low and go. Get out fast. install heating equipment.
and turn off the burner. Leave understands the sound of the • Practicing using different ways • Maintain heating equipment
the pan covered until it’s cool. smoke alarm and knows how to out and closing doors behind you and chimneys by having them
• Keep anything that can catch fire respond. as you leave cleaned and inspected by a qual-
away from your stovetop. • Never going back for people, pets, ified professional at least once a
• Loose clothing can hang down HOME FIRE ESCAPE PLANNING or things year.
TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 5, 2020 8 New training facility at CFB Halifax helps student sailors prepare for the future By RCN PA With the completion of a new naval to the modernization and digitiza- complex were completed in 2015 and our greenhouse gas emissions and sav- training facility at CFB Halifax, the tion of the naval training system.” 2016, respectively. The main entrance ing on energy costs while supporting Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) next On the back wall of the building, to CFB Halifax’s Stadacona property the needs of a modern navy. In total, generation of sailors had more to look a large mural highlights the vast was also realigned to improve traffic DND’s recent investments in CFB Hal- forward to than classwork when they history of the RCN in Halifax, flow for both Defence Team members ifax infrastructure have helped create returned to training this summer. with ship silhouettes and images working on Base and local residents economic opportunities for the com- CFB Halifax’s newest building is a of Halifax Harbour from decades transiting through the neighbourhood. munity, and a more cohesive, modern, modern, functional, and green 9,500- past. The mural was designed by By modernizing and greening our de- and functional campus for personnel m2 training facility designed to meet Department of National Defence fence infrastructure, we are reducing stationed at the Base. the educational requirements of a 21st employee Shelly Gillis, with images century navy. Completed in May 2020, from the Naval Museum of Halifax. this $57.8-million facility provides “In Halifax, we are proud of our space for sailors to study, learn, and identity as a military town and CFB develop the skills they need to support Halifax is integral to the fabric of our the RCN’s naval operations at home city,” said Andy Fillmore, the Member and abroad. of Parliament for Halifax. “With the The facility’s main tenant, Naval completion of this new naval training Fleet School (Atlantic), welcomed the facility, the federal government is first sailors for training in June. The continuing to provide the members building features a large, shared train- of the Canadian Armed Forces with ing space, auditorium, and classrooms the infrastructure, resources, and for formal learning, as well as hands- support they need to do their import- on learning with naval equipment, ant work on behalf of our nation.” including a small arms simulator. To Aside from the benefits for sailors, provide sailors with realistic training this project also helped contribute to while ashore, the inside of the build- the local Halifax economy. “Completed ing also features a three-storey train- on time and on budget by local com- ing area that mimics the interior of a pany, Bird Construction, this project ship. has created around 160 jobs during In the words of Capt(N) Jason Boyd, construction and will help reduce Commander Naval Personnel and DND’s greenhouse gas emissions Training Group, the facility provides, in our region,” said MP Fillmore. “the adaptability and flexibility to This naval facility is the most recent A classroom in CFB Halifax’s new naval The naval training facility’s multi-floor develop and support the instruction of a number of infrastructure proj- training facility. Close Engagement Ammunition Simu- of our sailors so they are ready to ects at CFB Halifax that consolidated CPL RENZO RUIZ HAAS, FORMATION IMAGING lation System (CEASS) trainer includes meet the needs of our Fleet, now accommodation, training, and support SERVICES modifiable spaces that mimic the interi- and into the future.” According to facilities into three new buildings. or of a Royal Canadian Navy vessel. Capt(N) Boyd, the completion of A personnel support facility and a CPL RENZO RUIZ HAAS, FORMATION IMAGING the facility is a “tremendous boon new Junior Ranks accommodation SERVICES TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS AT 12PM
9 TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 5, 2020
The new Common Support Training Facility’s main tenant is the Naval Fleet School (Atlantic). The building features a large, shared training space, auditorium, and class-
rooms for formal learning.
CPL RENZO RUIZ HAAS, FORMATION IMAGING SERVICES
Le nouveau centre d’instruction à la BFC Halifax
permet de mieux préparer les marins de demain
Par le MRC AP
Grâce à l’achèvement des travaux au du Groupe du personnel et d’instruction locale, Bird Construction, ce projet a BFC Halifax a aussi été réalignée afin
nouveau centre d’instruction navale à de la Marine, le centre offre « l’adapt- généré la création d’environ 160 em- d’améliorer la circulation tant pour les
la BFC Halifax, les marins de demain abilité et la souplesse nécessaires pour plois durant la phase de construction membres de l’Équipe de la Défense tra-
de la Marine royale canadienne (MRC) développer et appuyer l’instruction de et contribuera à réduire les émissions vaillant à la Base que pour les résidents
avaient beaucoup plus à découvrir nos marins afin qu’ils soient prêts à de gaz à effet de serre du ministre de la de la région qui traversent le quartier.
que le contenu de leurs cours lors de la répondre aux besoins de notre flotte, Défense nationale (MDN) dans notre Enfin, en modernisant et en écologisant
reprise de leur instruction cet été. aujourd’hui et à l’avenir. » Selon le région, » a ajouté le député Fillmore. nos infrastructures de défense, nous
L’édifice le plus récent de la BFC Hal- Capv Boyd, l’achèvement du centre Cette installation navale est la plus réduisons nos émissions de gaz à effet
ifax est un centre d’instruction mod- est « l’un des grands avantages de la récente d’une série de projets d’infra- de serre et les coûts liés à l’énergie,
erne, fonctionnel et écologique d’une modernisation et de la numérisation structure réalisés à la BFC Halifax tout en répondant aux besoins d’une
superficie de 9 500 m2 qui a été conçu du système d’instruction navale. » pour regrouper les installations de marine moderne. Dans l’ensemble, les
pour répondre aux besoins en matière Sur le mur arrière de l’édifice, une logement, d’instruction et de soutien investissements récents du MDN dans
d’instruction de la marine du 21e siè- grande muraille illustre la longue dans trois nouveaux édifices. Un centre les infrastructures de la BFC Halifax
cle. Achevé en mai 2020 et construit au histoire de la MRC à Halifax, avec des de soutien du personnel et un nouveau ont permis de créer des emplois dans la
coût de 57,8 millions de dollars, il offre silhouettes de navire et des images complexe de logements à l’intention des région et d’offrir au personnel en poste
aux marins un espace où ils peuvent du port d’Halifax au cours des décen- caporaux et des soldats ont été achevés à la Base un complexe plus cohérent,
étudier, apprendre et acquérir les com- nies. La muraille a été conçue par une en 2015 et 2016, respectivement. L’entrée moderne et fonctionnel.
pétences dont ils auront besoin pour employée du ministère de la Défense na- principale du site de Stadacona de la
appuyer les opérations navales de la tionale, Shelly Gillis, à partir d’images
MRC au pays et à l’étranger. fournies par le Musée naval d’Halifax.
Le principal occupant de l’édifice, « À Halifax, nous sommes fiers de notre
l’École navale (Atlantique), a accueilli identité en tant que ville militaire, et
ses premiers stagiaires en juin. Les la BFC Halifax fait partie intégrante
installations comprennent un grand de la structure de notre ville, » a dé-
espace d’instruction partagé, un au- claré Andy Fillmore, député d’Halifax.
ditorium et des salles de classe pour « Grâce à la construction de ce nouveau
l’apprentissage formel, et il est possi- centre d’instruction navale, le gouver-
ble pour les stagiaires d’acquérir une nement fédéral continue de fournir aux
expérience pratique avec l’équipement membres des Forces armées cana-
naval sur place, dont un simulateur diennes les infrastructures, les ressou-
d’armes légères. Les marins peuvent rces et le soutien dont ils ont besoin
aussi s’entraîner de façon réaliste pen- pour accomplir leur important travail
dant qu’ils sont à terre, car l’intérieur au nom de notre pays. »
de l’édifice comporte également une Outre les avantages qu’il présente
zone d’entraînement de trois étages qui pou les marins, ce projet a aussi per-
reproduit l’intérieur d’un navire. mis de stimuler l’économie locale
Pour reprendre les mots du capitaine d’Halifax. Réalisé dans le respect des The mural on the Gottingen Street-facing, exterior back wall of the new CFB Halifax naval
de vaisseau Jason Boyd, commandant délais et du budget par une entreprise training facility, which highlights the Royal Canadian Navy’s history in Halifax.
CPL RENZO RUIZ HAAS, FORMATION IMAGING SERVICES
TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 5, 2020 10
Into the Deep: HMCS
Victoria returns to sea
By Peter Mallett
Staff Writer
HMCS Victoria achieved another warships and submarines. It is a game
milestone last week as part of its ongo- changer for the class,” said Capt(N)
ing sea trials. Ouellet.
With the diesel electric submarine The Force Commander also congrat-
operating on the surface near Esqui- ulated the crew of Victoria, military
malt, a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter and civilian workers from FMF CB, the
hovered above to practice transferring Formation Technical Authority, Bab-
equipment and personnel – a first for a cock Canada, Seaspan Victoria Ship-
Victoria-class submarine and this new yards, and the Government of Canada’s
helicopter. Director General Maritime Equipment
“This serial allowed both units to Program for preparing Victoria for its
update their standard operating pro- return to sea.
cedures for helicopter transfer with “It is also important to recognize
this new airframe,” said Capt(N) Jean HMCS Chicoutimi and its crew who
Stéphane Ouellet, Commander Cana- played a critical role in supporting
dian Submarine Force. “The subma-
rine crew gained valuable experience
from this interaction.”
Victoria and its 48-person crew re-
turned to sea Sept.18 after a five-year
hiatus in dry dock where it underwent
routine maintenance, repairs, and
upgrades.
“The return of HMCS Victoria to sea
marked a significant achievement for
the Canadian Submarine Force and its
Faces of the Base:
submarine enterprise partners. It is
the result of our collective hard work,
resilience, determination, and dedica-
CPO2 Hugh Webber tion,” said Capt(N) Ouellet.
That return also marked the re-
sumption of Canadian submarine op-
Meet one of our newest #FaceofBaseHFX: CPO2 Hugh Webber. CPO2 erations following a pause that began
Webber is the Clinical Company Sergeant Major (CCSM) at Canadian in 2018 when HMCS Windsor returned
Forces Health Services Centre (Atlantic). His role includes coordinating from a Mediterranean deployment.
development of Medical Techs, Lab Techs and Diagnostic Imaging Techs, Eleven other personnel are on board
through coaching on difficult tasks and providing insight to the succession Victoria for the trials including sub-
planning for all personnel within the clinic’s Primary Care and Diag- mariners in training and Sea Training
nostics Therapeutics Services team. CPO2 Webber is also the new CFB staff.
Halifax Blood Donor Coordinator Liaison Officer. This secondary duty In addition, personnel from the
involves liaising with CFB Halifax, 12 Wing Shearwater and Canadian Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape
Blood Services to plan and organize Blood Donor Clinics within our local Breton (FMF CB) were embarked to Victoria, especially towards the end of
Defence community. CPO2 Webber feels great about this additional duty, conduct specific equipment trials. the repair work period when the Victo-
as it directly ties in to Canadians’ health and wellbeing. Bravo Zulu CPO2 After conducting trials at sea and ria crew was required to commence its
Webber, and thank you for everything you do for the Base and our local damage control exercises, Victoria modified quarantine.” added Capt(N)
Defence Team. returned alongside to address some Ouellet.
issues discovered during the trials Those directly involved in the sea tri-
before continuing on with the dived als have been adhering to a COVID-19
portion of the program. quarantine protocol with strict control
At-sea trials test most major me- of who can embark the submarine. It
Army cadets
chanical and combat systems such involves in-home quarantine for seven
as propulsion, steering, sonars, and days prior to embarking and COVID-19
periscopes. It is also an occasion to testing that has so far yielded no posi-
re-familiarize the crew to working in tive tests.
accepting new
a submarine environment as not all “Returning a submarine to sea is
evolutions can be simulated alongside always challenging; however, the
or in the trainers. COVID-19 pandemic added an addition-
Victoria will also conduct a deep al level of complexity to that process
members
dive scheduled for October to ensure which we had never experienced be-
the submarine is watertight and fore,” said Capt(N) Ouellet.
confirm all of its on-board systems are Following completion of the sea
operational at its maximum allowable trials, the focus for Victoria will be to
depth. train new submariners while contribut-
By 3036 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps As part of the five-year work period, ing to continental defence, said Capt(N)
Victoria received the new BQQ-10 so- Ouellet.
The 3036 Sackville Lions us to set up a registration and in- nar, also used on board United States The next major milestone for the
RCEME Royal Canadian Army formation phone call: cadets3036@ Navy attack submarines, and a new Canadian Submarine Force will occur
Cadet Corps will be accepting gmail.com. There are no registra- battery. in the coming months with the antic-
new youth between the ages of 12-18 tion fees. For more information, “This new state-of-the-art sonar sys- ipated return to sea of Windsor on the
to join the cadet corps. email cadets3036@gmail.com or tem will radically improve our ability East coast.
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Fall for self-care
By Victoria Stead
P.Dt., A/Health Promotion Manager
The Back to School season as kids air is associated with helping to pre-
certainly impacts us and shapes us vent depression, improved mood and
into our adulthood. So many say they better concentration. Take advantage
find fresh motivation and kick start of Nova Scotia’s remarkable season
new beginnings come the fall season. and go for a fall hike in the Cape Bret-
As Gretchen Rubin, author of The on Highlands or apple picking in the
Happiness Project says, “September Annapolis Valley. Take in the foliage,
is the other January.” In other words, the chilly mornings and all things
this may be the perfect time to re-eval- pumpkin-scented.
uate our goals, embrace a fresh start
and focus on our self-care routines. LOCAL PRODUCE
Acute care training
As daylight gets shorter and the The change in the season is the best
air gets cooler, our time outdoors time to adjust your eating habits. Go
becomes far and few between as we to your local market and pick up fresh
grasp on to the last days of summer. fall produce, like squash, root vege-
reboots for RCN
Our self-care routine in the fall looks tables, beets and apples. Using these
quite different than in the summer, ingredients will help you gain fresh
where we leave the memories of enthusiasm for mealtime.
staycations, beach days, hikes and
campfires behind for evenings cozied MORNING ROUTINE By Peter Mallett,
up inside with a book. Fall brings busier days and demand- The Lookout Staff
ing priorities. Set your alarm for five
LAYER UP minutes earlier to enjoy your cup of
Don’t let the crisp air keep you in coffee on the back deck as a gift before Medical staff aboard Pacific Fleet depending on a ship’s location.”
- get dressed up in your warm layers the demands on the day take over. warships are improving their readi- They trained in a simulated envi-
and spend time outdoors. The fresh ness to handle life-and-death emergen- ronment with simulated patients, but
cies at sea. Capt Doucette said the supplies and
Three Physician Assistants and six medication used by students were the
Medical Technicians recently com- same ones available on a ship.
pleted a four-day Acute Care Team Students were divided into three
October is Healthy
Training course from August 25 to teams with their skills put to the test
28 at Albert Head Training Facili- dealing with scenarios that included
ty. This group of students were the traumatic injuries and medical emer-
first to complete the training held in gencies.
Workplace Month
Esquimalt. Previously courses have “Students were evaluated on their
been held in Vancouver but due to the medical skill in evaluating the pa-
global COVID-19 pandemic organiz- tient, the medical interventions they
ers had to switch gears and offered performed, and the ongoing plan for
the course locally to Equimalt-based patient care,” said Capt Doucette.
By Victoria Stead medical staff. The 6th installment The course was delivered by Physi-
P.Dt., A/Health Promotion Manager of the course is being planned for cians, Critical Care Nursing Officers,
later this fall. Course organizers say Physician Assistants, and Medical
We spend a substantial part of our • Eat right. Explore the possibility instruction focused on enhancing Technicians from the Fleet Support
day in the workplace, usually seated of keeping free healthy fruits on the skill set and knowledge of ship’s Medical Unit, 1 Canadian Field Hospi-
and often stressed out. We may not hand, or take turns buying for medical teams and their ability to tal, and the Canadian Forces Trauma
think much of it, or we simply accept your colleagues. Hold a healthy operate successfully in a navy-specific Training Centre (West) of Vancouver.
it as the nature of our work. But potluck at lunchtime to inspire environment. Physical distancing and health
spending our days like this can put better eating habits. Make water Captain Irene Doucette of Canadian protection measures were in place
strains on our mental and physical more accessible by setting up a Forces Health Services (Pacific), a throughout the course, which Capt
health over time, ultimately impact- water cooler close to your work Physician Assistant employed within Doucette said presented a separate
ing quality of work. This October is station, and set daily hydration Fleet Support Medical Unit and work- challenge to students in delivering
Healthy Workplace Month, the best goals. ing for Coastal Forces, helped with high-quality medical care in a pan-
time to make a change in your work- • Improve your space. Bring in a the coordination of the event and also demic environment.
place. Introducing healthy practices couple of low maintenance plants acted as an in-class mentor for the stu- “Some of the scenarios also includ-
into the workplace has many bene- to purify the air. Make sure that dents. She says the rationale behind ed simulated patients with COVID19-
fits, from improved mental health your workplace is clean and hy- the training is to fill an important like symptoms with students being
and higher levels of creativity to giene-equipped, with tissues and gap, in that land-based units of the challenged to work in full Personal
decreased healthcare costs and less hand sanitizer readily available. CAF have received similar training Protective Equipment,” said Capt
staff turnover. Even the smallest (for land based operations) for several Doucette.
of changes can have a great impact Putting changes like these into years but failed to address the various Aside from scenario-based learning,
on your overall wellbeing, so here practice is conducive to a healthier demands of at-sea operations. The students also participated in several
are some ideas to get this October workplace as well as a healthier you, RCN is in the process of reviewing skills labs where they practised or
started: so why not give it a try? this new training and its planned learned new skills such as wound
roll-out across the Navy. Focus is also care, IV medication preparation,
• Get active. Introduce standing http://healthyworkplacemonth.ca/ shifting to renewed training for our using ventilators, and doing chest
desks or take opportunities to en/healthy-activity-ideas casualty clearers, the other import- needle decompression.
get up for a stretch. Encourage ant members of the onboard medical Upon completion of the course,
using breaks and lunches to move https://www.webmd.com/women/ team. students were presented with a certif-
around; organize a walking group, features/10-tips-to-improve-your- “Being on board a ship with a crit- icate from the new Regional Surgeon,
hit the gym, practice yoga, or even health-at-work#2 ically ill or injured patient is a very LCol Andrew Currie, and Pacific
play a sport. Getting active with unique and demanding situation,” Fleet Surgeon, LCdr Mitchell Drake.
a friend or in a group can help https://quickbooks.intuit.com/ she said. “Our ships sail in all weath- Students were also credited with
to keep you motivated. Suggest a ca/resources/business/9-tips-for-a- er conditions, often with prolonged Continuing Professional Education
walking meeting on a nice day. healthy-workplace/ evacuation times that could last days Credits for the course.You can also read
