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Monday June 13, 2022 Volume 56, Issue 12
www.tridentnewspaper.com
HMCS Oriole family legacy /
L’héritage familial du NCSM Oriole
Bryan Gooderham, the great-great-grandson of HMCS Oriole’s original owner, steered the ship into the Royal Canadian Yacht Club (RCYC) during
Oriole’s visit to Toronto as part of the 2022 Great Lakes Deployment. HMCS Oriole was launched in 1921, and was originally built privately for George
Gooderham, who was then commodore of the RCYC. Bryan Gooderham is pictured with LCdr Robert Pelton, HMCS Oriole’s current commanding officer.
Bryan Gooderham, l’arrière-arrière-petit-fils du premier propriétaire du NCSM Oriole, a dirigé le navire vers le Royal Canadian Yacht Club (RCYC) lors
de la visite de l’Oriole à Toronto dans le cadre du déploiement la tournée des Grands Lacs 2022. Le NCSM Oriole a été lancé en 1921 et a été construit à titre
privé pour George Gooderham, qui était alors commodore du RCYC. Bryan Gooderham est photographié avec le Capitaine de corvette Robert Pelton, le
commandant actuel du NCSM Oriole.
HMCS/NCSM ORIOLE
2 TRIDENT NEWS JUNE 13, 2022
Two more AOPS given official names honouring
Canadian naval heroes
By Joanie Veitch,
Trident Staff
along with her but every once in a while she would bring good luck and safe travel to each
older sister, comment on how hard a woman must of the the ships and their crews.
Margaret Eliz- work in order to get the same recogni- HMCS Margaret Brooke and the
abeth Brooke. tion that comes so easily to men.” future HMCS Max Bernays are the
Having recently Shannon Bernays — the grand- second and third ships in the Har-
toured both daughter of Max Bernays and sponsor ry DeWolf-class being delivered by
HMCS Harry of the future HMCS Max Bernays — Irving Shipbuilding to the RCN.
DeWolf — the said her grandfather was a quiet but Capable of operating in Arctic waters
first of the proud man who would have loved to and sea ice up to one-metre thick, the
AOPS — and know that the third AOPS was being AOPS are designed for versatility and
HMCS Margaret named in his honour. can provide a variety of activities,
Brooke, she felt “His heart would be bursting with including responding to search and
“awed by the pride and joy right now if he could see rescue and humanitarian missions
technology and this,” she said. anywhere in the world.
the craftsman- Acting Chief Petty Officer Max Irving Shipbuilding delivered HMCS
ship” that went Bernays was a member of the Naval Margaret Brooke to the Navy on July
into the ships’ Reserve who served as Coxswain of 15, 2021. Having conducted more than
construction, HMCS Assiniboine during the Second a month of cold-weather and ice trials
Allyson Brooke, co-sponsor of HMCS Margaret Brooke, along
and said her World War. On August 6, 1942, during in Canada’s north earlier this year,
with LCdr Nicole Robichaud, present the framed paperwork giv-
Aunt Margaret an intense battle with a German HMCS Margaret Brooke recently re-
ing the ship its official name.
would be very submarine, CPO Bernays ordered two turned to its homeport of Halifax from
MCPL TREVOR MATHESON proud to see it. junior telegraph officers clear before warm-weather trials.
An RCN taking the helm. The future HMCS Max Bernays will
Family members of two Canadian Nursing Sister Surrounded by smoke and fire, CPO be delivered to the RCN this fall and
naval heroes took part in the official during the Second World War, LCdr Bernays single-handedly steered the will be the first Arctic Offshore Patrol
naming of HMCS Margaret Brooke Margaret Brooke (then a Sub-Lieu- ship and dispatched orders to the Vessel (AOPV) that will be homeport-
and HMCS Max Bernays at a cere- tenant), received a Member (Military engine room, eventually managing to ed in Esquimalt, BC.
mony held at Irving Shipbuilding’s Division) of the Order of the British ram and sink
Halifax Shipyard on May 30, along Empire for her brave attempt to save the U-boat —
with members of the Royal Canadian Agnes Wilkie, also a Nursing Sister, receiving the
Navy, shipbuilding personnel, and after the steamship ferry they were Conspicuous
federal and provincial government on — SS Caribou — was torpedoed by Gallantry Medal
representatives. a German submarine and sunk in the for his courage.
Both ships are part of the fleet of Cabot Strait on October 14, 1942. In keeping
six Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships Retiring from the Navy in 1962, with naval tra-
(AOPS) being delivered to the Navy LCdr Brooke went on to have a second dition, attendees
as part of the National Shipbuilding career in paleontology, achieving watched as each
Strategy. her doctorate from the University of of the ship’s
The ceremony opened with bless- Saskatchewan. sponsors named
ings from Capt Brenda Zwicker, Fleet LCdr Brooke learned that the second the two vessels
Chaplain, and Anthony Thomas of the AOPS would be named for her — the by smashing a
Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre. first RCN vessel named after a woman bottle of spar-
Following remarks by dignitaries — — on April 10, 2016, her 100th birth- kling wine — in
including VAdm Craig Baines, Com- day, after receiving a phone call from this case both
mander of the RCN, on his last day the Minister of National Defence. She Blanc de Blancs
before retirement — each of the ship’s died the following year. from Nova Sco- With HMCS Max Bernays in the background, Anthony Thomas
sponsors took the podium. “She was a very hardworking tian vineyards of the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre opened the ship naming
Allyson Brooke — the youngest woman all her life,” Brooke said of — over the ceremony at Irving Shipbuilding in Halifax on May 30.
niece of LCdr Margaret Brooke — is her aunt, “she was not a complainer, ship’s hull, to
co-sponsor of HMCS Margaret Brooke MCPL TREVOR MATHESON
Statement: HMCS Halifax Commanding Officer
temporarily relieved of duties
By CJOC
Following several incidents onboard ship during a port visit in Swinouj- Commander Paul Mountford, an ex- will serve in other roles within Mar-
HMCS Halifax during Operation Re- scie, Poland, while deployed on Oper- perienced naval officer and Command- itime Forces Atlantic Headquarters
assurance, Vice-Admiral Bob Auch- ation Reassurance. These incidents do ing Officer of HMCS Charlottetown, until the conclusion of the investiga-
terlonie, Commander Canadian Joint not concern any sexual misconduct, has assumed command in the interim. tion. All individuals are presumed
Operations Command (CJOC), has harmful or inappropriate sexual be- He will continue Halifax’s deployment innocent until proven otherwise.
temporarily relieved the Commanding haviour. until the end of the deployment, with Procedural fairness remains a priority
Officer of HMCS Halifax of his duties This measure was deemed neces- the ship scheduled to return home to and is respected throughout all Cana-
so that an investigation into the de- sary to ensure the investigation can Halifax, N.S. in mid-July. The ship’s dian Armed Forces investigations and
tails of the incidents may take place. unfold while HMCS Halifax continues company has been informed of this administrative processes.
This investigation is in relation to its deployment with Standing NATO decision.
incidents that took place onboard the Maritime Group 1. The relieved CO of HMCS Halifax
TRIDENT NEWS JUNE 13, 2022 3
VAdm Angus Topshee becomes
38th Commander RCN
By Joanie Veitch,
Trident Staff
third option when he first signed up, loss to the Navy was as a result of sys-
he said. temic — often overt — sexism and dis-
“I joined to be a pilot… but as you crimination,” he said. “While we have
can see that didn’t work out. After made considerable progress — and I
17.2 hours on a CT-134 — the Mighty am heartened by the great women we
Musketeer — it was determined that have in command of warships right
I didn’t have the aptitude to be a pilot now — I am determined that we never
in the Royal Canadian Air Force,” he again squander our talent like that.”
laughed. VAdm Baines, who spent a year
Following an unsuccessful attempt and a half as Commander of the RCN
to join the Canadian Army, VAdm as part of his 35-year naval career, is
Topshee began his naval officer retiring from the (CAF).
training in 1996. Reflecting on both Thanking his family and friends for
his own challenges in finding his way their support, VAdm Baines offered
in the CAF, and following the career his gratitude to the sailors and public
paths of some of his fellow officers in servants of the RCN for their work in
that naval officer training course — a what “can only be characterized as a
class consisting of as many women as challenging time in our history.”
men — VAdm Topshee said he learned “I’ve been inspired by your dedi-
a huge lesson about how talent can cation, loyalty and service to your
easily go untapped. country,” he said.
“If you had told me at the time that Speaking directly to VAdm Topshee,
one of us from that class would go on VAdm Baines said he “couldn’t be
VAdm Angus Topshee assumed leadership of the RCN from VAdm Craig Baines to take command of the Navy, I’d have leaving the RCN in better hands.”
during the Commander RCN Change of Command in Halifax on May 30. The Chief rated several of those women as the The ceremony was held at Her Maj-
of the Defence Staff, Gen Wayne Eyre, presided over the ceremony. Left to right: VAdm most likely contenders as they were esty’s Canadian Dockyard, Halifax,
Topshee, Gen Eyre and VAdm Baines. extremely talented,” he said. home of Maritime Forces Atlantic,
MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA While three men from the class and live streamed on Facebook.
have gone on to hold senior officer On June 2, Chief Petty Officer 1st
Vice-Admiral (VAdm) Angus Top- more dangerous now than at any time positions, he said, none of the women Class (CPO1) Thomas Lizotte assumed
shee assumed the duties of Command- since the Second World War… where made it even to the position of Execu- the role of Command Chief Petty
er of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) change is the only constant and unpre- tive Officer. Officer of the RCN from CPO1 David
from VAdm Craig Baines on May 30, dictability is the new steady state.” “It was not a lack of talent or moti- Steeves, who is retiring after 33 years
2022, in a change of command ceremo- Joking that he had sent VAdm Top- vation on their part. This tremendous of service.
ny presided over by General Wayne shee a “four-page expectation letter”,
Eyre, Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS). Gen Eyre said he is confident the new
Thanking VAdm Baines for his Commander “will be a steady and
service, Gen Eyre said command of expert hand on the tiller” as the Navy
the Navy is an “exceptional task” that faces the challenges ahead.
demands “resolve and compassionate “You will lead the modernization
leadership.” of the Navy to ensure it is ready for
“Your career has been marked by the future fight,” he said. “You will
your humility, dedication, loyalty and continue to drive cultural growth in
passion for the Navy and the people in the Navy to ensure we can attract
it,” he said to VAdm Baines. “You’re and retain the best that Canada has
leaving our Navy and VAdm Top- to offer… the talent we so desperately
shee in a good position to deal with a need.”
rapidly changing world, a world that’s Attaining the role of the Navy’s top
position is not
something VAdm
Topshee said
he could have
foreseen when he
started his career
in the Canadian
Armed Forces
(CAF).
While he has
served in a vari-
ety of command
and staff roles
throughout his
career — most
recently as Com-
mander Maritime
Forces Pacific
and Joint Task At another ceremony held on June 2, CPO1 Tom Lizotte, right, was appointed the new
VAdm Topshee delivers his first address as the new Commander Force Pacific — RCN Chief Petty Officer, taking over from CPO1 David Steeves. Hon Capt (N) Debbie
RCN. the Navy was Eisan led the smudging ceremony prior to the Change of Appointment.
MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA VAdm Topshee’s FORMATION IMAGING SERVICES
4 TRIDENT NEWS JUNE 13, 2022
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Editor: Ryan Melanson
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ryan.melanson@psphalifax.ca By Sgt Holly Wortman,
902-721-8662 HMCS Halifax
Reporter: Joanie Veitch
joanie.veitch@psphalifax.ca The life of a Meteorological Techni- ance (I deployed from January to July could be hard at times. This time
902-721-8624 cian (Met Tech) at sea is a somewhat in 2021 as well). As a Met Tech, the two around, we have the opportunity to go
Editorial Advisor: Margaret Conway unique experience. We provide weath- experiences have been very similar, ashore, do some sightseeing, try the
margaret.conway@forces.gc.ca er support to multiple departments for but as a sailor, they couldn’t be more local cuisine, and essentially experi-
902-721-0560 different types of operations onboard. different. Last year, COVID-19 still had ence everything I was looking forward
Editorial Advisor: Ariane Guay-Jadah Everything from flight operations, gun a firm grip on the world, and for most to when I heard that I was posted to a
Ariane.Guay-Jadah@forces.gc.ca shoot exercises, replenishments at sea, of our port visits, we were unable to go ship.
902-721-8341 navigational planning for transiting ashore. We worked together as a ship As unique and challenging as our
entrances to various harbours around to make the port visits as much fun as job at sea is, it is also extremely re-
www.tridentnewspaper.com the world, and even giving the ship’s possible, but visiting so many beau- warding, and my time posted to HMCS
company a heads up when we’re in for tiful countries, so full of history and Halifax has been the highlight of my
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TRIDENT NEWS JUNE 13, 2022 5 Vice-Admiral Topshee’s Flag Hoist Signal I am proud to assume command of well as everyone serving today. I am the Royal Canadian Navy. In this era committed to ensuring that every of diminished trust in senior lead- member of the Navy team, military ership, I recognize that I must earn and civilian, part time and full time, your confidence. I promise that the is empowered to perform to their full RCN will place as much importance potential and that they never doubt on character as it does on competence that we value and appreciate their and that we will be fair, equitable, and hard work. transparent in facing the challenges Finally, world events have made it that confront our navy today. clear that we must be a Navy that is My main focus and the top priority Ready to Fight. I sincerely hope that for the RCN is to attract, recruit, and we are never tested in combat but, train as many sailors as possible from should that come to pass, we must be across the full spectrum of Canadians. ready as the lives of our sailors and This will take a collective effort across shipmates depend upon it. That starts the entire institution. Success here by being honest about how things are, will ease the burden on all those sail- not how we want them to be. ors who are working hard to overcome our present shortage of personnel. Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, We can only succeed if we create a 38th Commander of the Royal Cana- welcoming, inclusive and enabling dian Navy. environment for our new sailors as Signal de hissage des pavillons du vice-amiral Topshee Je suis honoré de prendre le com- aujourd’hui. Je m’engage à faire en mandement de la Marine royale sorte que tous les membres de l’équi- canadienne. En cette époque de perte pe de la Marine, militaires et civils, de confiance dans les hauts dirigeants, personnel à temps partiel comme je reconnais que je dois regagner la à temps plein, soient en mesure de vôtre. Je vous promets que la MRC donner le meilleur d’eux-mêmes et accordera autant d’importance aux qu’ils comprennent, sans aucun doute, VAdm Angus Topshee caractères qu’aux compétences et que à quel point leur excellent travail est nous serons justes, équitables et trans- apprécié. vam Angus Topshee parents pour faire face aux défis qui se Avec tout ce qui se passe actuelle- RCN/MRC posent à la Marine aujourd’hui. ment dans le monde, la Marine doit Mon principal objectif est d’attirer, être prête à combattre, c’est certain. de recruter et de former le plus grand J’espère sincèrement que nous ne se- nombre possible de marins venant rons jamais mis à l’épreuve au combat de toutes les sphères de notre société. mais, si cela se produit, nous devons C’est là aussi la priorité de la MRC. être prêts car la vie de nos marins Pour y parvenir, il faudra un effort et compagnons de bord y en dépend. concerté à l’échelle de l’organisation. Pour ce faire, nous devons d’abord Si nous y arrivons, nous allégerons le faire preuve d’honnêteté et nous fardeau imposé à tous les marins qui préparer comme il se doit. travaillent dur pour pallier la pénurie actuelle de personnel. Vice-amiral Angus Topshee, Nous ne pourrons réussir que si 38e commandant de la Marine royale nous assurons un milieu accueillant, canadienne inclusif et favorable aux nouveaux ma- rins ainsi qu’à tous ceux qui servent
6 TRIDENT NEWS JUNE 13, 2022 CPO1 Mondelli continues making history as new Base/Formation Chiefs appointed By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff Welcoming Chief Petty Officer 1st held outdoors at Juno Tower in Class Troy Beazley as the new CFB Halifax, with music provided by the Halifax Base Chief on June 7, outgo- Jazz Ensemble of the Stadacona Band ing Base Chief CPO1 Alena Mondelli and a smudging ceremony once again assured him that he’ll be working with offered by Hon Capt(N) Debbie Eisan “an amazing team of professionals” to from the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship help navigate the new role. Centre, along with songs performed “They know the base inside and out, by Garrett Gloade of Millbrook First they know where to find information Nation, a Mi’kmaq community near and are wizards of organization and Truro. administration,” CPO1 Alena Mon- Hon Capt(N) Eisan served 36 years delli said of the Base Administration in the Royal Canadian Navy. She at- personnel. “They look after each other tained the rank of Chief Petty Officer and lift each other up, which means 2nd class and was appointed as Hon- they will also lift you up.” orary Captain (Navy) to Her Majesty’s CPO1 Mondelli — the first woman Canadian Ship Margaret Brooke last Base Chief — was appointed Forma- year. tion Chief for Maritime Forces Atlan- “I am truly honoured to be a part of tic (MARLANT) at a ceremony the these ceremonies, she said. “It starts previous day, making history for the the journey of reconciliation and what second time in less than a year as the I call reconcili-action, recognizing the first woman to take on that role. fact that there are many Indigenous “I’ve said it before and I’ll say it men and women in uniform who are again, we are not a “new Navy” every serving our country.” time a significant event occurs that Offering advice to her successor in challenges our old-beliefs and way the Base Chief role, CPO1 Mondelli of being,” she said at the Formation noted there are no easy answers to the Chief Change of Appointment ceremo- set of complex and cascading challeng- ny. es that he’ll face on the job, but said “Culture change does not mean communication and working together we’re a “new Navy”... We’re evolving. as a team is part of the solution. And it’s messy and dynamic and I “What is important in all of this is believe, in time, we will get through that we all had dialogue to understand this. Allons-y! Let’s be the change we the complexities at play. It’s a dia- want to see.” logue I know you will continue,” she Thanking CPO1 Mondelli for her said, praising CPO1 Beazley as a “true service as Base Chief, Capt(N) Sean active listener” who can look beyond Williams, Base Commander of CFB all numbers and statistics to “figure Halifax, praised her ability to empow- out the human factor” in any given er the people she works with. problem. “Alena gives people a voice and CPO1 Beazley comes to CFB Hali- the opportunity to make a difference. fax after most recently serving as the She empowers people to be the best Naval Strategic Readiness CPO1 and On June 7, the Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy performed O Canada that they can be — the best version of RCN Succession Manager in Ottawa, during morning colours in recognition of the Base Chief Petty Officer (BCPO) Change themselves — and that, in my view, is and is also a former Coxn of HMCS of Appointment ceremony taking place later that day. The entire BCPO team was on- how we’re going to make a difference Charlottetown. hand to witness the performance and flag-raising ceremony, including outgoing Base in this organization,” he said. Chief CPO1 Mondelli and incoming Base Chief CPO1 Beazley. The ceremony appointing CPO1 Beazley as the 24th Base Chief was ARIANE GUAY-JADAH, CFB HALIFAX PA Join the next RCN Mentorship Program session on June 28 By RCN Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) sailors of the next event is networking and nadian Armed Forces personnel and Microsoft Teams. – Regular and Reserve Force – at all work-life balance. all Department of National Defence These group sessions will be held ranks and civilian employees at all You are invited to attend the next civilian employees. monthly and everyone is encouraged levels are invited to the next session of group session: At this stage, the RCN Mentorship to actively participate, share their the RCN’s Mentorship Program. Date: June 28 Program consists of group sessions led insights and ask questions. For more Over 300 people attended the first Time: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. AST by a subject matter expert on topics of information, visit the Mentorship Pro- session at the end of May. Based on Location: Microsoft Teams interest to RCN Team members. These gram’s intranet page (DWAN only). feedback from that session, the topic The program is also open to all Ca- sessions will be available to all on
TRIDENT NEWS JUNE 13, 2022 7
L’opération Sea Guardian de l’OTAN achève une nouvelle patrouille
en Méditerranée occidentale
Par NATO MARCOM
Le 12 mai, le groupe opérationnel des unités aériennes du Canada, de améliore la connaissance de la situa- L’opération Sea Guardian de
maritime de l’OTAN a achevé sa la Grèce, de l’Italie, du Portugal, de tion pour tout le monde.» l’OTAN reste l’un des outils les plus
troisième série de patrouilles ciblées l’Espagne et de la Turquie. À la fin des patrouilles, l’ITS Borsini importants dont dispose l’OTAN
en Méditerranée occidentale dans le «Une coordination et une communi- a effectué une visite portuaire à Alger, pour accroître la coopération et
cadre de l’opération Sea Guardian cation efficaces entre toutes les unités en Algérie, l’un des pays partenaires l’interopérabilité avec les Alliés et
(OSG) de l’OTAN. participantes ont permis de mener à de l’OTAN dans le cadre du Dialogue les pays partenaires en Méditerranée
Dirigée par le Commandement bien une série de patrouilles ciblées», méditerranéen (DM). Le personnel de et pour renforcer les capacités dans
maritime allié de l’OTAN (MARCOM) a déclaré le commandant Nicasio l’OTAN a rencontré le commandant de le cadre de la sécurité maritime. Ces
à Northwood, l’OSG est une fusion Falica, de la marine italienne, com- la zone maritime centrale de la marine patrouilles ciblées contribuent à main-
d’informations destinée à dresser un mandant du groupe opérationnel. «Ces algérienne, visité le musée central tenir la connaissance de la situation
tableau complet des activités quoti- patrouilles aident l’OTAN à fournir à de l’armée et accueilli l’ambassadeur maritime, à dissuader le terrorisme et
diennes en Méditerranée. Les unités tous les marins une image globale de d’Italie en Algérie. Cette visite a per- à atténuer le risque de menaces pour
de l’OSG comprenaient le navire de l’environnement maritime en Méditer- mis de renforcer le partenariat et la la sécurité en mer Méditerranée.
patrouille amiral de la marine itali- ranée occidentale. Elles nous aident coopération de l’OTAN avec l’Algérie
enne ITS Borsini (P491), soutenu par à comprendre les schémas de vie les dans le domaine de la sécurité mari-
un sous-marin du Portugal, ainsi que plus récents dans la région, ce qui time.
NATO Operation Sea Guardian wraps up another patrol in
Western Mediterranean
By NATO MARCOM
NATO’s maritime task group focused patrols,” Commander Nica- it strengthened NATO’s partnership and to enhance capacity building in
concluded its third round of focused sio Falica, Italian Navy, Task Group and cooperation with Algeria in the the frame of maritime security. These
patrols in the Western Mediterranean Commander. “These patrols help maritime security domain. focused patrols contribute to maintain
Sea as part of NATO’s Operation Sea NATO provide a broad picture of the NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian re- maritime situational awareness, to
Guardian (OSG) on May 12. maritime environment in the Western mains one of the most important tools deter terrorism and mitigate the risk
Led by NATO Allied Maritime Com- Mediterranean Sea to all seafarers. for NATO to increase cooperation and of threats to security in the Mediterra-
mand (MARCOM) in Northwood, OSG They help us understand the most up- interoperability with Allies and Part- nean Sea.
is a fusion of information designed to-date patterns of life in the region, ner nations in the Mediterranean Sea
to create a comprehensive picture of enhancing situational awareness for
daily activities in the Mediterranean. everyone.”
OSG units comprised flagship Italian At the end of the patrols, ITS Borsini
Navy patrol vessel ITS Borsini (P491), conducted a port visit to Algiers, Al- Attn: Transitioning Military
supported by a submarine from Portu- geria, one of NATO’s partner Nations
gal, as well as air units from Canada, via the Mediterranean Dialogue (MD) Members
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Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and framework. NATO staff met with the
Turkey. Algerian Navy Commander of the Cen-
“Effective coordination and com- tral Maritime Zone, visited the Central
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units led to a very successful round of Italian ambassador to Algeria. The vis-
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8 TRIDENT NEWS JUNE 13, 2022
CPO1 Lyne Edmondson finds courage to be her true self
By RCN
For Chief Petty Officer 1st Class it was, even all throughout my career. I and recommended she speak with a And now that she has come out as a
(CPO1) Lyne Edmondson, the past few could not define it or explain it.” psychologist at Health Services on the transgender woman, and the anxiety of
years have been a testament to the pos- A few years ago Lyne’s ex-partner base so she could figure out how she leading that double life is gone, she has
itive impacts personal understanding began asking her questions about why wanted to move forward. been able to focus on the relationships
and support from peers can have on a she was so unhappy, which lead to The day she spoke with her psychol- around her.
person’s life trajectory. her exploring those questions to learn ogist was the best day of her life, she “My relationship with my daughters
“I was a grumpy old chief,” Lyne more about herself. says. After discussing what she was is even more amazing than it used to
admits. When she looked at her HR profile, going through, the psychologist asked be,” she said.
As a transgender woman, before it was the wrong photograph, name Lyne what she wanted to do. When it comes to her military
transitioning, CPO1 Edmondson wasn’t and gender. “Even the uniform I put on “I said I am a transgender woman career, Lyne doesn’t think she would
able to be her true self with the people every morning wasn’t right.” and I want to transition. I started have been a good enough leader to be
closest to her. “It feels like you’re lying to people,” crying my eyes out. I cried tears of promoted to CPO1 without transition-
“And was I doing my job? Absolutely. she said. “I was lying to my best friend, happiness, tears of the removal of ing and working on herself at Positive
Talk to any of my bosses. I was always I was lying to my commanding officer exhaustion. It was like the world was Space and with her psychologist.
a notable performer,” said Lyne. that I was supposed to be building trust sitting on my shoulders and someone “A good leader talks to people and
But she didn’t realize that the people with. I was lying to my supervisor that took it off.” finds out their diversity, finds out their
on her team were afraid to talk to her. was taking care of me and giving me CPO1 Kelly also recommended she colours and creates an environment of
Now the Base Information Services opportunities.” meet with Alli Jones, an ambassador inclusivity,” she says. “As you include
Branch Chief at Canadian Forces Base Knowing the way other transgender for Positive Space, a volunteer peer- people and make them feel good coming
(CFB) Esquimalt, B.C, Lyne says her people had been treated in the Cana- based support group for lesbian, gay, to work, that’s what allows them to
path to transition was in many ways dian Armed Forces (CAF) in the past, bi-sexual, transgender, queer and Two flourish.”
possible due to the positive support she kept putting off coming out as a Spirit personnel (LGBTQ2+) and allies “My promotion ceremony to CPO1
she received from both her peers and transgender woman. She was worried of these community members. was the second best day of my life,” she
chain of command. However, she says it would affect her career and the way “When I met Alli Jones and the said.
she knows it’s not true that the entire her superiors and colleagues would Positive Space people, I found out that Lyne says she considers CFB Es-
Department of National Defence is a treat her. my anxiety could be worked on. I didn’t quimalt to be a positive space. “It’s an
positive space. But keeping track of all the lies led feel like burying myself somewhere example to the Admiral and to the Base
“But I know that we’re also getting to mounting anxiety which eventually and not being part of society anymore. Commander that their people are doing
better. We’ve got some ways to go, but got so bad she started to break down at It drew me back into being in relation- it right. There are successes in all of
we have also come a long way.” work. ships,” said Lyne. the darkness we see.”
Lyne says she had a good childhood, “I don’t want to feel like this any- Positive Space was a place for Lyne She wants people to know that the
growing up in Tisdale, Sask., a small more,” she remembers deciding at the to tell her story in front of others as her Navy, the CAF and Canadian society
rural town with a close-knit communi- time. true self and to learn more about her- are ready for people like her to succeed.
ty about two hours northeast of Saska- So she went to speak with her self. The experience was so significant “If nothing else changes, the way we
toon. She did all the “normal things” Commanding Officer and some of the she agreed to become an ambassador treat each other, if that can improve, I
she says, even though there were Formation’s senior chief petty officers, and facilitator. think we’ve already succeeded.”
things she didn’t understand about specifically CPO1 Ian Kelly.
herself at the time. The meeting with her Commanding
“I always felt different,” she said of Officer and CPO1 Kelly turned out to be
her childhood. “But I never knew what very positive. They made her feel safe
Padre’s Corner:
Hurry up and wait
By Padre Lt(N) Tim Parker,
Base Chaplain
We are so tired of waiting! Wait- country, or joy of life, among others.
ing for traffic lights, waiting on hold, In the major religious traditions, these
standing in line-ups – in every aspect of goods are seen as aspects of the ulti-
life, including our lives as professional mate good, which is God.
sailors and soldiers, waiting can be St. Thomas Aquinas teaches that
difficult and frustrating. We live in an patience consists of holding on to what
on-demand culture, where normally, is good in the midst of sorrow or pain.
we can have it our way and we can Therefore, patience is a virtue for
have it right now! So when we find those who have found something worth
ourselves waiting for the duty watch to suffering for. So, for example, a mother
end, or new ships to come in, or posting is willing to suffer for the good of her
messages to arrive, we find ourselves child, and a husband is willing to suffer
in a counter-cultural position: that of for the good of his wife – to endure this
waiting. suffering for the sake of the good is
Why wait? When we are forced to what patience is.
wait in service to whatever is good, the So there is wisdom in the old mili-
human spirit learns patience. tary expression ‘hurry up and wait’!
In some of the great religious tra- Remember, in any suffering – personal
ditions, patience is considered a key or public, large or small – if you suffer
component of a healthy spirituality, for the sake of the good, you have
for it means to endure suffering for learned what patience is, and you’ve
the sake of the good. The good can be taken a step toward making the world a
many things: love, children and family, better place.
the well-being of shipmates, service to
TRIDENT NEWS JUNE 13, 2022 9
La PM 1 Lyne Edmondson trouve le courage de se révéler sous son vrai jour
Par MRC
fait un bon bout de chemin. » vices de santé de la base afin qu’elle extraordinaire qu’avant », dit-elle.
À son sens, Lyne a vécu une bonne puisse déterminer la façon dont elle En ce qui concerne sa carrière
enfance. Elle a grandi à Tisdale, en voulait aller de l’avant. militaire, Lyne ne pense pas qu’elle
Saskatchewan, une petite communauté Elle affirme que le jour où elle a parlé aurait été une assez bonne dirigeante
rurale étroitement liée, environ à deux avec son psychologue a été le meilleur pour être promue au grade de PM 1 si
heures au nord-est de Saskatchewan. jour de sa vie. Après avoir discuté de elle n’avait pas effectué sa transition et
Elle a fait toutes les « choses normales ce qu’elle vivait, le psychologue a de- travaillé sur elle-même à Espace positif
», dit-elle, même si elle ne comprenait mandé à Lyne ce qu’elle voulait faire. avec son psychologue.
par certaines de ses facettes à l’époque. « Je lui ai répondu : je suis une « Un bon dirigeant parle aux per-
« Je me suis toujours sentie dif- femme transgenre et je veux entre- sonnes et détecte leur diversité, décou-
férente », raconte-t-elle, lors de son prendre une transition. J’ai versé des vre leurs couleurs et crée une situation
enfance. « Mais je n’ai jamais su dire larmes de bonheur, de soulagement d’inclusivité », déclare-t-elle. « Lorsque
pourquoi, même tout au long de ma et d’épuisement. C’était comme si le vous incluez les gens et que vous les
carrière. Je ne pouvais pas le définir ou monde reposait sur mes épaules et que faites se sentir bien de venir travailler,
l’expliquer. » quelqu’un l’en avait retiré. » cela leur permet de s’épanouir. »
Il y a quelques années, l’ancien parte- Le PM 1 Kelly lui a également recom- « Le jour de ma cérémonie de promo-
naire de Lyne a commencé à la ques- mandé de rencontrer Alli Jones, une tion au grade de PM 1 a été le deuxième
tionner sur la raison de son mal-être, ce ambassadrice de l’Espace positif, un plus beau de ma vie », indique-t-elle.
qui l’a poussé à approfondir ces ques- groupe de soutien formé de bénévoles Aux yeux de Lyne, la BFC Esquimalt
CPO1 Lyne Edmondson/
tions pour en apprendre davantage sur et de pairs pour les membres des est un espace positif. « Pour l’amiral et
PM 1 Lyne Edmondson
RCN/MRC elle-même. communautés lesbiennes, gaies, bisex- le commandant de la base, c’est un sig-
Lorsqu’elle a consulté son profil des uelles, transgenres, queers et bispiri- ne que les gens font bien les choses. Il
Pour la première maître de 1re classe RH, la photographie, le nom et le genre tuelles (LGBTQ2+) et les alliés de ces y a des réussites dans toute la noirceur
(PM 1) Lyne Edmondson, les dernières qui y figurait ne convenaient pas. « membres de ces communautés. que nous voyons. »
années ont permis de constater les Même l’uniforme que j’enfilais chaque « Lorsque j’ai rencontré Alli Jones Elle veut que les gens sachent que
effets positifs que la compréhension matin n’était pas le bon. » et les membres de l’Espace positif, j’ai des gens comme elle peuvent réussir,
personnelle et le soutien des pairs peu- « On a l’impression de mentir aux découvert qu’il était possible de tra- que la Marine, les FAC et la société
vent avoir sur la trajectoire de la vie gens », dit-elle. « Je mentais à mon vailler sur mon anxiété. Je n’avais plus canadienne sont prêtes à accueillir des
d’une personne. meilleur ami, je mentais à comman- envie de me terrer quelque part et de gens comme elle.
« J’étais une vieille chef grincheuse dant avec qui j’étais censée avoir une ne plus faire partie de la société. Cela « À défaut d’autres changements,
», admet Lyne. relation de confiance. Je mentais à mon m’a permis de renouer des relations », si la manière dont nous nous traitons
En tant que femme transgenre, avant superviseur qui prenait soin de moi et déclare Lyne. les uns les autres peut s’améliorer, je
sa transition, la PM 1 Edmondson m’offrait des occasions de service. » L’Espace positif a permis à Lyne de pense que nous avons déjà réussi. »
était incapable de se révéler sur son Compte tenu de la façon dont d’au- raconter son his-
vrai jour avec les personnes les plus tres personnes transgenres avaient toire devant d’au-
proches d’elle. été traitées dans les Forces armées tres personnes et
« Et est-ce que je faisais mon travail? canadiennes (FAC) par le passé, elle a d’en apprendre
Absolument. Parlez-en à n’importe continué à repousser sa sortie du plac- davantage sur
lequel de mes supérieurs. J’ai toujo- ard en tant que femme transgenre. Elle elle-même. L’ex-
urs offert un très bon rendement », dit était inquiète que cela nuise à sa car- périence a été si
Lyne. rière et de la façon dont ses supérieurs marquante qu’elle
Toutefois, elle n’avait pas réalisé et ses collègues la traiteraient. a accepté de deve-
que les membres de son équipe avaient L’accumulation de tous ces mensong- nir ambassadrice
peur de lui parler. es l’a rendue de plus en plus anxieuse, et animatrice.
Étant maintenant chef des Services à tel point qu’elle a commencé à s’effon- Maintenant
d’information de la Base des Forces drer au travail. qu’elle est deve-
canadiennes (BFC) Esquimalt, Lyne « Je ne veux plus me sentir comme ça nue une femme
affirme que son cheminement vers », se rappelle-t-elle d’avoir décidé à ce transgenre et
la transition a été possible à bien des moment. que l’angoisse de
égards, et ce, grâce au soutien favor- Elle est donc allée parler à son mener une double
able qu’elle a reçu de ses pairs et de sa commandant et à certains des premiers vie a disparu, elle
Lyne Edmondson is promoted to the rank of Chief Petty Offi-
chaîne de commandement. Cependant, maîtres de 1re classe de la Formation, est en mesure de
cer, 1st class by Commander Chad Naefken (right) on behalf of
elle précise qu’elle sait qu’il n’est pas en particulier au PM 1 Ian Kelly. se concentrer sur
RAdm Casper Donovan. Lyne’s daughter is on the left.
vrai que tout le ministère de la Défense La rencontre avec son commandant les relations qui
nationale se veut un espace positif. et le PM 1 Kelly s’est avérée très posi- l’entourent.
Lyne Edmondson est promue au grade de première maître de 1re
« Mais je sais également que nous tive. Ils lui ont fait sentir qu’elle était « Ma relation
classe par le commandant Chad Naefken (à droite) au nom du
progressons. Nous avons encore beau- en sécurité et lui ont recommandé de avec mes filles
cam Casper Donovan. La fille de Lyne est à gauche.
coup de travail à faire, mais nous avons parler avec un psychologue ses ser- est encore plus
RCN/MRC
HMCS Harry DeWolf
back in Halifax after
Op Caribbe
HMCS Harry DeWolf is back in Halifax as of May 29, having returned from a two-
month deployment that saw the ship take part in both Operation Caribbe and Exercise
Tradewinds 22. Working with US Coast Guard partners, Harry DeWolf seized and
destroyed approximately 375 kg of cocaine in the Caribbean Basin while deployed.
MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA
10 TRIDENT NEWS JUNE 13, 2022
Message de remerciements de la part du cmdt
MRC aux fonctionnaires
Aux fonctionnaires de la MRC, et votre travail au quotidien ont été nos engagements envers l’OTAN et et à l’étranger ne serait pas possible.
Je tiens à remercier chacun des exemplaires. Vous pouvez en être très à continuer de travailler avec nos Votre assiduité au travail ne passe pas
fonctionnaires de la Marine royale fiers. alliés partout dans le monde. La MRC inaperçue. Au nom de toute l’équipe
canadienne. Au cours des deux Vous jouez un rôle essentiel au sein compte un effectif de fonctionnaires de commandement de la MRC, je vous
dernières années, nous avons connu de l’équipe de la MRC. Vous fournis- vaste et diversifié qui appartient à remercie de tout ce que vous faites
des circonstances sans précédent à sez l’expertise, la stabilité et la con- neuf syndicats distincts et qui tra- pour la Marine royale canadienne, le
cause de la pandémie de COVID-19. tinuité indispensables au rendement vaille dans 30 groupes professionnels ministère de la Défense nationale et
La persévérance, le dévouement et le opérationnel de la MRC. Avant la différents. Sans la contribution de vos concitoyens.
professionnalisme dont vous avez fait pandémie de COVID-19, et tout au long chacun d’entre vous, des travailleurs Cordialement,
preuve en dépit de toutes les diffi- des deux dernières années, vous avez opérationnels de première ligne au Vice-amiral Angus Topshee
cultés sont tout simplement exception- aidé la MRC à déployer des navires et personnel de soutien en coulisse, le Commandant de la Marine royale
nels. Votre résilience, votre souplesse des sous-marins en mer, à respecter succès que remporte la MRC au pays canadienne
CRCN Message of appreciation to Public Servants
RCN Public Servants, ing. Your resiliency, flexibility and marines to sea, meeting our NATO does not go unnoticed. On behalf of
I want to take this opportunity to the quality of work that you perform commitments and continuing to work the entire RCN leadership team, thank
express my gratitude and appreci- on a daily basis has been exemplary. with our allies around the world. The you for all that you do for the Royal
ation to each member of the Royal You should be very proud. RCN has a wide and diverse public Canadian Navy, the Department of
Canadian Navy’s Public Servant You are a vital members of the RCN servant workforce that belongs to nine National Defence and your fellow
workforce. Over the past two years, Team. You provide the critical exper- separate unions and is employed in 30 Canadians.
we have been living in unprecedented tise, stability and continuity that is different occupational groups. With- Yours Aye,
times brought on by the COVID-19 integral to enabling the RCN’s oper- out the contributions from all of you, Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee
pandemic. The perseverance, ded- ational output. Before the COVID-19 from frontline operational workers to Commander Royal Canadian Navy
ication and professionalism that pandemic, and throughout the past behind-the-scenes support staff, the
you have displayed in spite of these two years, you have supported the RCN’s success at home and abroad
challenges has been simply outstand- RCN in deploying ships and sub- would not be possible. Your hard work
TEME visit for Navy Co-op
students
DARRELL
SAMSON
Member of Parliament • Député
Sackville−Preston−Chezzetcook
As Parliamentary Secretary
to the Minister of Veterans
Affairs Canada and Associate
Minister of National Defence,
wishing everyone a safe
On June 3, our students visited the Base Logistics Transportation, Electrical and
Mechanical Engineering (TEME) division for the ninth week of the CFB Halifax High and happy summer!
School Navy Co-op Program. The students had the opportunity to enter different DND
vehicles and learn about their parts in the transport bay. Next up were the Body/Weld-
ing and Non-Tech workshops where Cpl Hague showed the students different machines
and how they work followed by a visit to the weapons shop where WO Holmes and
Mr. Graham displayed, in a safe and controlled manner, various unloaded military
weapons. The students then moved into the Electronics and Optics shop where Pte
Thompson and MCpl Vigneault showed students the various pieces of electrical and
optical equipment; students had the opportunity to try the night vision glasses! Finally,
at the end of a busy day, the TEME visit concluded with a tour of the small engine shop
and the main vehicle maintenance shop floor, where the students tried out the Civilian 902-861-2311
Darrell.Samson@parl.gc.ca
Pattern Flat Deck, the Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS) and the Mobile Repair
Truck Recovery vehicles. Many thanks to TEME for hosting this visit!
RAYAN SHEIKHONI, CFB HALIFAX PA INTERNTRIDENT NEWS JUNE 13, 2022 11
Sports & Fitness
RCN sports history:
First COTF win for HMCS Skeena
By Trident Staff
Following “a highly competitive Skeena setting a new record for points sports momentum up while deployed, COTF Standings - 1979-1980
season with spirited rivalries among through the year to stay just ahead of winning the “Warmongering Sports Skeena (1067 points)
ships of the Atlantic Fleet,” as de- their closest competitors from HMCS Trophy” during a three-month deploy- Margaree (898 points)
scribed in the July 9, 1980 issue of Tri- Margaree. Along with points accumu- ment with NATO’s Standing Response Fraser (611 points)
dent, HMCS Skeena was able to secure lated through victories, the competi- Force Maritime Group 1 (STANAV- Algonquin (534 points)
the ship’s first win in the annual Cock tive spirit and sportsmanship shown, FORLANT). Huron (522 points)
of the Fleet competition. along with full participation from the The trophy presentation was made Athabaskan (521 points)
The article notes that every ship ship’s company across various sports, in the ship’s hangar during divisions Ottawa (436 points)
and submarine on the East Coast played a part in the victory. Skeena by Vice-Admiral John Allan, with Saguenay (428 points)
took part in the tournament, with was also credited for keeping the individual awards going to Able Sea- Protecteur (425 points)
man Rocky Larochelle and CPO1 Paul Iroquois (398 points)
Monette. Nipigon (351 points)
HMCS Skeena was a St. Lau- Assiniboine (337 points)
rent-class destroyer, commissioned in Annapolis (288 points)
March of 1957 and decommissioned in Cormorant (241 points)
November 1993. Submarine Squadron (166 points)
HMCS Skeena’s Sgt Maurice St-Pierre, left, was also awarded for his overall dedi-
cation to base sports, serving as the Fleet Sports Coordinator and putting in many
From left, LCdr Carl Brent, Executive Officer, and Able Seaman Rocky Larochelle, hours of work in support of the COTF tournament and other activities. His award was
receive the Cock of the Fleet trophy for 1979-80 base sports season. presented by Commodore Constantine Cotaras.
TRIDENT ARCHIVE TRIDENT ARCHIVE12 TRIDENT NEWS JUNE 13, 2022
Atlantic region runners bring back hardware
from CAF nationals
By Trident Staff
A/SLt Emilie Caron (35-47) - Ottawa: Lt Melissa Walcott (35-47 women) -
3:35:58 Gagetown: 52:41:02
Cpl Frederic Dion (35-47) - Valcarti- Capt Matt Setlack (35-47 men) - Tren-
er: 3:47:54 ton: 35:00:01
CWO Marco Cote (48+) - Ottawa: LCdr Johnathan MacDonald (35-47
2:49:58 men) - Comox: 35:11:07
HALF MARATHON (top finisher MS Mark Ritchie (48+ men) - Esqui-
in each category) malt: 40:53:06
2Lt Logan Roots (Under 35 men) - 5K (top two in each category)
Comox: 1:13:11 Capt Jessica Grace (Under 35 wom-
Maj Alana Cadieux (35-47 women) - en) - Ottawa: 19:53:08
Cold Lake: 1:42:24 Lt(N) Emilie Beland (Under 35 wom-
S1 James Fielding (35-47 men) - Val- en) - Halifax: 19:54:00
cartier: 1:22:36 Capt Daniel Gorman (Under 35 men)
Cpl Helene Fortier (48+ women) - - Halifax: 15:27:03
Ottawa: 1:49:26 MCpl Jean-Phillipe Dion (Under 35
Maj Paul Owens (48+ men) - Ottawa: men) - Valcartier: 16:52:08
1:36:09 Maj Lesley Quinlan (35-37 women) -
10K (top two in each category) Ottawa: 20:36:09
Maj Celine Best (Under 35 women) - Maj Heather Smith (35-47 women) -
Valcartier: 39:55:0 Comox: 21:20:02
S1 Sarah Mason (Under 35 women) - WO Donald Evans (35-47 men) - Gag-
Halifax: 41:47:08 etown: 17:29:07
Runners head off from the starting line at the beginning of the CAF National Running MCpl Pat Ryan Albano (Under 35 Capt Darren Kroeker (35-47 men) -
Championship, held as part of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend on May 28 and 29. men) - Edmonton: 36:06:02 Shearwater: 19:21:08
CANADIAN ARMED FORCES SPORTS
Lt(N) Adrian Thow (Under 35 men) - LCol Soo Owens (48+ women) - Gage-
Esquimalt: 37:12:02 town: 19:06:01
After a hiatus due to COVID-19 re- 10K and 5K races. Cdr Ellen Mariano (35-47 women) - Lt(N) Marie-Chantal Lechasseur
strictions, the CAF National Running Organizers with PSP said they were Valcartier: 52:39:09 (48+ women) - Yellowknife: 20:39:09
Championships returned for 2022, thrilled to have the event running
once again taking place alongside the again, noting that it was just one of
civilian events at the Tamarack Otta- many signature CAF and PSP events
wa Race weekend in Ottawa, with 5K that have returned for 2022.
and 10K races happening on May 28, For local runners in Halifax, the
and the half and full marathon events season is still in full swing, and there’s
on May 29. plenty of time left to register for this
A number of athletes from the Atlan- year’s in-person Navy 10K run on
tic Region, including CAF members August 21.
who work in Halifax and Shearwater, CAF NATIONAL RUNNING
were among those who qualified and CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
traveled to the event. MS Mark Brown MARATHON (all finishers)
took the gold medal in his marathon MS Mark Brown (35-47) - Halifax:
category, while S1 Sarah Mason, Lt(N) 2:47:50
Emilie Beland and Capt Daniel Gor- Capt Kyle Goodwin (Under 35) - Gag-
man also earned top finishes in the etown: 3:08:26
MS Mark Brown of Halifax was one of only six CAF competitors to complete the mara-
CAF runners shared the course with civilians taking part in Ottawa Race Weekend..
thon course, posting the best time with a finish of 2:47:50.
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