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Monday November 29, 2021 Volume 55, Issue 24
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HMCS Summerside receives Admiral’s Bell
The 2021 Admiral’s Bell award was awarded to the ship’s company of HMCS Summerside on November 4, with RAdm Brian Santarpia, Commander MARLANT and JTFA,
making the presentation to Summerside Commanding Officer LCdr Jeff Anderson. The Admiral’s Bell is presented each year to a ship demonstrating the best overall efficiency,
morale and leadership among MARLANT’s Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels.
MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA
2 TRIDENT NEWS NOVEMBER 29, 2021
New CSC Project Management Office
opens in Darmouth
By Joanie Veitch,
Trident Staff
The team at the Project Management Office, Deputy Project Manager, for some key highlights.
Canadian Surface Combatant (PMO CSC) Halifax “I received four pages of bullet notes, citing over
detachment, celebrated their office’s grand opening 50 individual elements of work of dozens of individ-
with a barbecue and ribbon-cutting ceremony on uals and many organizations,” said Cmdre Gray.
October 18. “For those of you who work in this building, I hope
Wielding a giant pair of scissors, Commodore Rob you take a moment to reflect on the sheer magni-
Gray, Project Manager with the Canadian Surface tude of what has been accomplished. This is truly a
Combatant Project, and Captain (N) Sean Williams, collaborative effort… and all done during a world-
Base Commander of CFB Halifax, cut the ribbon, wide pandemic. ”
officially opening the office at the Bluenose Build- During his speech, Cmdre Gray listed some of the
ing on MicMac Boulevard in Dartmouth. many people and organizations who worked to get
The office, which is part of a larger office com- the new facility operational, including CFB Halifax
plex owned and operated by J.D. Irving Ltd., is base Information Services for their support on IT
24,000 square feet and currently holds about 70 issues, Lt(N) David Palmer, Marine Systems Engi-
employees, with more expected as the CSC project neer with PMO CSC, and CPO2 Andrew Batchilder,
begins to ramp up. who worked with the Naval Museum of Halifax to
As part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy, arrange for some of their artifacts to be displayed Capt (N) Sean Williams, left, and Cmdre Rob Gray cut the
the CSC project will see 15 new warships built for at the new building. Adding visual interest and ribbon to officially open the Project Management Office,
the Royal Canadian Navy, replacing the retired historical context to an otherwise neutral working Canadian Surface Combatant, Halifax Detachment, on
Iroquois-class destroyers and the Halifax-class frig- space, one of the displays that garnered attention at October 18.
ates. Construction of the first CSC vessel is expect- the opening celebration was a small hydrofoil built
ed to begin in 2023-2024. as a precursor to HMCS Baddeck. Le Capv Sean Williams, à gauche, et le Cmdre Rob Gray
Even in normal times, a large amount of work “It’s a great display to have here, to have the coupent le ruban pour l’ouverture officielle du Bureau de
happens behind the scenes to get an office up and space to show something like this that would other- gestion de projet du navire de combat de surface canadien,
running. In preparation for the grand opening wise be in storage,” said CPO2 Batchilder. détachement d’Halifax, le 18 octobre.
event, Cmdre Gray said he asked Tom Wyand, the JOANIE VEITCH
Ouverture d’un nouveau Bureau de gestion
de projet du NCSC à Dartmouth
By Joanie Veitch,
Trident Staff
L’équipe du Bureau de gestion de projet, na- « J’ai reçu quatre pages de notes rédigées dans
vire de combat de surface canadien (BGP NCSC), un style télégraphique qui indiquaient plus de
détachement d’Halifax, a célébré l’ouverture 50 éléments de travail de dizaines de personnes et
officielle de son bureau au moyen d’un barbecue et de nombreuses organisations, a déclaré le Cm-
d’une cérémonie d’inauguration le 18 octobre. dre Gray. Pour ceux d’entre vous qui travaillent
Grâce à une paire de ciseaux géante, le commo- dans cet immeuble, j’espère que vous prenez un
dore Rob Gray, gestionnaire de projet du navire moment pour réfléchir à l’ampleur de ce qui a été
de combat de surface canadien, et le capitaine accompli. C’est un véritable effort de collabora-
de vaisseau Sean Williams, commandant de la tion… et tout cela a été effectué durant une pan-
BFC Halifax, ont coupé le ruban, ce qui a ouvert démie mondiale. »
officiellement l’immeuble Bluenose sur le boule- Pendant son discours, le Cmdre Gray a men-
vard MicMac à Dartmouth. tionné certaines des nombreuses personnes et
Le bureau, qui fait partie d’un complexe de bu- organisations qui ont collaboré en vue de rendre
reaux plus grand dont est propriétaire et exploitant opérationnelle cette nouvelle installation, dont les
J.D. Irving Ltd, fait 24 000 pieds carrés et abrite ac- Services d’information de la BFC Halifax pour leur
tuellement environ 70 employés. Ce nombre devrait soutien concernant les questions de TI, Ltv Da-
augmenter lorsque les activités du projet du NCSC vid Palmer, ingénieur en mécanique navale du
commenceront à croître. BGP NCSC, et le PM 2 Andrew Batchilder, qui a
Dans le cadre de la Stratégie nationale de con- collaboré avec le Musée naval d’Halifax pour que
struction navale, le projet du NCSC assurera la con- certains de leurs artéfacts soient exposés dans
struction de 15 nouveaux navires de guerre pour le nouvel immeuble. Une des expositions qui a
la Marine royale canadienne afin de remplacer les attiré l’attention lors de l’inauguration était un
frégates de la classe Halifax et les destroyers de la petit hydroptère construit comme précurseur du
classe Iroquois mis hors service. La construction NCSM Baddeck qui ajoutait un intérêt visuel et un
des premiers NCSC devrait débuter en 2023-2024. contexte historique à un espace de travail autre-
Même en temps normal, une grande quantité de ment neutre. Le PM 2 Andrew Batchilder a été félicité pour ses efforts en
travail est effectuée dans les coulisses pour mettre « C’est une excellente exposition à avoir ici, vue d’exposer des artéfacts dans le nouvel immeuble.
en place un bureau. En vue de préparer l’activité avoir l’espace pour montrer quelque chose comme
d’ouverture officielle, le Cmdre Gray a dit avoir cela qui serait autrement entreposé », a déclaré le CPO2 Andrew Batchilder was commended for his efforts to
demandé des points saillants à Tom Wyand, ges- PM 2 Batchilder. have artifacts displayed in the new building.
JOANIE VEITCH
tionnaire de projet adjoint.
TRIDENT NEWS NOVEMBER 29, 2021 3
Sailors from HMCS Harry DeWolf accompany members of the US Coast Guard LEDET
to intercept vessels of interest while deployed to Op CARIBBE.
HMCS HARRY DEWOLF
Harry DeWolf’s C6
gunners play key Future HMCS Margaret
role on Op CARIBBE Brooke departs for sea trials
LCdr Nicole Robichaud, second from left, observes the work underway as the fu-
By HMCS Harry DeWolf ture HMCS Margaret Brooke departs HMC Dockyard for the ship’s first sea trials
on November 22. The crew will begin testing equipment and get to know how their
HMCS Harry DeWolf is the first Arc- my tactical gear on, and I’ll get ready to new vessel functions at sea ahead of its commissioning in 2022.
tic and Offshore Patrol Ship to deploy be lowered into the boat. Then I’ll take MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA
on Operation CARIBBE, and success- my place in the boat…I will go up front,
fully confiscated narcotics in their first load ammunition and defend the ship
bust soon after arriving in their area and fire if necessary.”
of operations. These interdictions are Reflecting on their experiences on
made by the embarked United States Op CARIBBE, the Marine Technician
Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detach- commented “It’s been a lot of fun, the
ment (LEDET), who board and inspect weather is great, back home right now
vessels of interest. Royal Canadian it’s winter. It’s a great job we’re doing
Navy ships and members provide these down here as well; stopping the flow of
LEDETs with logistic and transport drugs into North America.”
support. A vital component to board- Another C6 Gunner, a Sailor First
ing parties are the boarding vessels, Class who works aboard ship as a
charged with chasing after vessels of Material Management Technician, also
interest, which are frequently small, added that in addition to manning the
fast-moving boats. weapon “…we also double hat in the
Harry DeWolf is equipped with two boats. So I’m also the bowsman, when
Multi-Role Rescue Boats which are we’re launching the boats, I’m the one
capable of supporting personnel trans- letting go of the lines, and when we’re
fers, rescues, and boarding parties. recovering the boats…we’re making
This new craft boasts top speeds of 35+ sure that we’re going up properly.
knots, and is 8.5 metres long, giving Op When we’re transiting to a target from
CARIBBE boarding parties enhanced the ship, we’re keeping our eyes open,
capabilities. A crucial feature of these making sure that there’s no obstacles
MRRBs are the C6 gun mounts locat- or anything in the water.”
ed at the bow of the vessel. Here, C6 The Material Management Techni-
gunners can be positioned to protect cian also reflected on working along-
their boats crews, and the ship at large. side the USCG LEDET, “It’s my first
These C6 Gunners are volunteers from time working alongside another nation
different departments onboard Harry and it’s been awesome so far. They are
DeWolf, and are usually junior mem- super professional, know what they are
bers who are entrusted with a technical doing, and we’re learning a lot from
and demanding role on the frontline them.”
within boarding parties. Let’s learn HMCS Harry DeWolf is currently
about their experiences thus far: deployed on Operation CARIBBE,
A Sailor Second Class, employed as Canada’s participation in the U.S.-led
a Marine Technician, explained their enhanced counter-narcotics opera-
role after hearing a ship-wide pipe com- tions in the Caribbean Sea and the
mencing the preparations to board and eastern Pacific Ocean. Naval warships
search a vessel of interest, and aircraft deploy to the region on a
“It’s unique for me as a marine tech- rotational basis to support the multina-
nician; I’ll be down in the engine spaces tional mission to suppress trafficking
and a pipe will go off through the ship… in international waters.
That means I’ll have to go and get all
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Tasked with removing the cannon- the Second World War isn’t that
balls, a combined team of FDU(A) unusual in these parts, it’s always ex-
clearance divers and ammunition citing to get out and do the work, said
technicians from Canadian Forces LCdr Lockyer.
Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Bedford “For clearance divers, this is what
did a site reconnaissance to assess and they’re trained to do so to get a chance
plan the operation. to use that learning, it’s a big thing.”
From November 2 to November 10, FDU(A) has about 50 clearance
the team separated the cannonballs divers at the unit, with another 12
that contained black powder — gun- to 15 port divers and two to three
powder — and took them to CFB Gage- ship divers. Each year, beginning in
town for disposal. February, clearance diver candidates
A highly specialized trade, clearance are assessed by the Clearance Diver
divers are trained to locate, diffuse Assessment Centre in what is known
and remove unexploded ordnance, to be a rigorous selection process.
both in the water and on land. Once through that process, divers go
This past summer, a team of clear- through two years of training before
ance divers from both the east and they can work as clearance divers.
west coasts, as well as combat divers “They work hard to get here,” said
from 4 Combat Engineer Support Reg- LCdr Lockyer.
iment, returned to Conception Bay,
near Bell Island, NL, to finish an oper-
FDU(A) divers recently aided in clearing more than 100 historic cannonballs from the ation first began in 2018, dealing with
Fortress of Louisbourg, which were then sent to Gagetown for disposal. unexploded ordnance from the sunken
JTFA wrecks of iron ore carriers from the
FDU(A) clears the way
Second World War.
During the Battle of the Atlantic, the
four ships — equipped with weapons
and explosives — had carried iron
Clearance divers help remove cannonballs from ore from Bell Island’s mine to steel
mills in Nova Scotia as part of the war
Fortress of Louisbourg after cleaning up sunken effort.
Kongsberg,
Second World War wrecks Steam Ship (SS) Saganaga and SS
Nov Strathcona
Lord 1 2021, were both sunk on Members from Fleet Diving Unit (FDU)
By Joanie Veitch,
Halifax 5, 1942 after being hit by
September Atlantic, FDU Pacific, and Combat Divers
Print Ready
torpedoes Proof
from a German U-boat, SS from 4 Engineer Support Regiment in
Trident Staff Gagetown. supported domestic operations
Rose Castle and SS PLM 27, were tor-
pedoed and sank in the same attack on involving the Bell Island wrecks in St.
Clearance divers from Fleet Diving ed as a National Historic Site in 1920 November 2, 1942. John’s, Newfoundland on July 15.
Unit (Atlantic) (FDU(A)) got to dive into and in 1961, Parks Canada began the While dealing with ordnance from CPL BRADEN TRUDEAU
a piece of Nova Scotia history as they historical reconstruction of the town
transported more than 100 cannonballs and fortifications.
from the Fortress of Louisbourg to CFB Recovered over many years, the can-
Gagetown for disposal recently. nonballs had been catalogued and kept
The cannonballs date back to the
Eastern Passage Office in storage on shelves before site staff
1700s and were among hundreds at began to question whether or not they
the Fortress of Louisbourg National might still be dangerous.
Historic Site.
“We have seen things from that era
“It was a controlled environment,
fairly stable, but nonetheless it was Attention career transitioning military
before but this is certainly some of the something that… they just wanted to Inspired by people, what technology makes possible, an exciting growth journey, and the
oldest ordnance we’ve ever handled,” get rid of, just to be on the safe side,” green shift?
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possible explosives, they are advised
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French naval forces before it was be- a report. From there the call goes to common goals. You have proven interpersonal skills and appreciate working in a team
sieged and taken by the British, first in Regional Joint Operations Centre that focuses on sharing knowledge and experiences. Excellent verbal and written
1745 and then again in 1758. Abandoned (Atlantic) to assign the task of removal, communication skills is a requirement.
in the mid-1780s, the site was designat- explained LCdr Lockyer. Do you have:
• Equivalent combination of educational background and experience
• 3-5 years of experience from technical service and or technical project deliveries of
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real time systems
• Proven technical skills in MS client server environment and hardware service
• An understanding of real-time system complexity and vulnerability
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development environment
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terminology (Experience in the simulation industry could be an advantage)
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Asterix crew expand L’équipage de l’Asterix
their Walk for Autism élargit sa marche pour
By S1 Chris Richards,
NRU Asterix l’autisme
Raise your hand if you or some- allowed our crew to be able to walk Par le Mat 1 Chris Richards,
one you know has Autism in their in their neighbourhoods, with URN Asterix
family. You’d be surprised to know their families, and also meant that
that there are more of you than you all of our crew, including our RAS Levez la main si vous êtes autiste ou Your Way for Autism. La première
think. teams from the West Coast and the si quelqu’un de votre entourage a une année, j’étais affecté au NCSM Toronto
I am a father of three amazing civilian hitch that wasn’t onboard, personne autiste dans sa famille. Vous et nous sommes tout juste parvenus à
kids, two boys and a girl, and both were able to participate with us. seriez surpris d’apprendre que vous être amasser 4 000 $. L’année suivante, j’ai
of my boys are Autistic. I’m used With maximum participation comes plus nombreux que vous ne le pensez. été affecté à l’URN Asterix, et malgré la
to the questions and the looks, and maximum dividends. The crew not Je suis le père de trois enfants extraor- taille réduite de son équipage et l’inci-
I know that our family life is very only met my challenge of doing dinaires, deux garçons et une fille, et dence de la pandémie de COVID-19, nous
different from everyone else’s. It better than last year, they crushed mes deux garçons sont autistes. Je suis avons tout de même été en mesure de
is what it is. Without the support it, raising $2,100.00 for Autism Nova habitué aux questions et aux regards, et recueillir 1 500 $.
of organizations like Autism Nova Scotia, putting us, again, as the sec- je sais que notre vie de famille est très Cette année, j’ai lancé un défi à notre
Scotia, however, our life would be ond-highest corporate fundraising différente de celle des autres. C’est com- équipage. Je voulais égaler ou battre le
infinitely harder. team in the Halifax-area, coming in me ça. Toutefois, sans le soutien d’organ- montant final de l’an dernier. En raison
Autism Nova Scotia is a commu- behind Autism Nova Scotia’s own ismes comme Autism Nova Scotia, notre des restrictions changeantes liées à la
nity-based organization that builds team. vie serait infiniment plus difficile. COVID-19 en Nouvelle-Écosse, Autism
understanding, acceptance, and A big shout out goes to both Autism Nova Scotia est un organisme Nova Scotia a décidé de reporter la date
inclusion for individuals on the hitches of our civilian crew, who communautaire qui favorise la com- de leur marche à septembre, ce qui nous
Autism Spectrum and their fami- made up a good chunk of our préhension, l’acceptation et l’inclusion a permis d’organiser quelques activités
lies through leadership, advocacy, donations this year, as well as one des personnes atteintes du trouble du supplémentaires pour aider l’équipe à
training and programming. They of our former members who auc- spectre de l’autisme et de leur famille, recueillir des fonds.
are always looking for support for tioned off not just one, but three spa au moyen de son leadership, de la Cette année, notre calendrier de navi-
their great work through aware- défense de leurs gation nous a ramenés à Halifax à temps
ness, funds, volunteers, and mem- droits, de la pour la marche. Toutefois, en raison
berships One of their major charity formation et de des restrictions liées à la COVID-19, la
drives is the annual Walk Your programmes. marche pour l’autisme devait à nouveau
Way for Autism, held throughout L’organisme est se faire virtuellement. Ainsi, les mem-
the province by Autism Nova Sco- toujours à la re- bres de notre équipage ont pu marcher
tia’s nine Chapter Regions. cherche d’appui, dans leur quartier accompagné de leur
Over recent years I have been sous forme de famille, mais également l’ensemble de
able to successfully challenge sensibilisation, l’équipage a pu y participer avec nous,
my crewmates to raise funds and de financement, y compris les équipes de REM de la côte
awareness by supporting the Walk de bénévoles Ouest et les membres civils qui n’étaient
for Autism. The first year, I was et de membres pas à bord. Avec une participation
deployed with HMCS Toronto and pour accomplir maximale, on obtient des résultats max-
we managed to scrape up $4,000. son excellent imaux. L’équipage n’a pas seulement
The next year, I was posted to NRU travail. L’une de relevé mon défi visant à mieux faire que
ASTERIX, and despite their small- ses principales l’an dernier, il l’a écrasé. Il a recueilli
er crew size and the impact of the campagnes 2 100 $ pour Autism Nova Scotia, ce qui
COVID-19 pandemic, we were still de charité est nous a permis de nous classer, une fois
able to raise $1,500. le Walk Your de plus, au deuxième rang des équipes
This year, I issued a challenge Way for Autism ayant recueilli le plus de fonds dans la
to our crew. I wanted to match or (marche annu- région d’Halifax, derrière l’équipe d’Au-
beat last year’s final tally. Due to elle pour l’au- tism Nova Scotia.
the fluctuating COVID restrictions tisme), qui se Nous tenons à remercier nos deux
in Nova Scotia, Autism Nova Scotia tient dans toute équipes de membres civils, qui ont
decided to postpone their Walk date S1 Chris Richards and his son, Jayden.
la province et est recueilli une bonne partie de nos dons
until September, and that allowed Mat 1 Chris Richards et son fils, Jayden. organisée par les cette année, ainsi que l’un de nos an-
us to hold a couple of extra events SUBMITTED/SOUMIS neuf chapitres ciens membres qui a vendu aux en-
to help raise money to the team. régionaux d’Au- chères non pas une, mais trois visites en
This year, our sailing schedule tism Nova Scotia. station thermale à notre bain de l’infir-
put us back in Halifax for the Walk days to our Sick Bay bathtub. With Au cours des dernières années, j’ai merie. Grâce à une équipe aussi impli-
date, but COVID restrictions meant team involvement like we have on réussi à mettre mes coéquipiers au défi quée que celle de l’URN Asterix, je suis
that it was going to be another ASTERIX, I am sure we will be as de recueillir des fonds et de sensibiliser certain que nous connaîtrons autant de
Virtual Walk for Autism. This successful next year. la population en participant à la Walk succès l’an prochain.
TRIDENT NEWS NOVEMBER 29, 2021 7
NDWCC 2021 – The Final Push
By Capt(N) Sean Williams,
2021 MARLANT NDWCC Champion
I first want to acknowledge the tance of individual giving, either or simply allow United Way Halifax
dedication our local Defence Team via a one-time donation or through and HealthPartners to use the funds
has demonstrated to enable the monthly payroll deductions; these where they are needed most.
success of the 2021 NDWCC up to individual contributions are – and If you are able, I encourage you
this point. Since early October, our always have been – a key compo- to locate your local NDWCC am-
ambassadors and canvassers have nent of a successful campaign. bassadors and canvassers for more
been working diligently to reach Your donations help to provide safe information on how to donate. While
each and every military and civilian shelter, nourishing food, and many ePledge payroll deductions end on
member working in the local region life-changing opportunities and November 26, the options to donate
in order to educate you on how and services to those who need it most through monthly and one-time credit
why you should consider donating here in the Halifax region and across card/PayPal payments are avail-
this campaign season. Further, units Canada. able until December 31, 2021. This
have taken the initiative to organize For example, your donation of option can be found on the ePledge
many successful events which have $25 per pay might provide a daily, form (under payment options). For
enabled members at Stadacona, healthy breakfast to 10 children instructions on how to complete the
Windsor Park/Willow Park, 12 Wing during a summer day camp program, ePledge form, visit https://trident-
Capt(N) Sean Williams, 2021 National Shearwater, MARLANT HQ and or monthly workshops and social newspaper.com/ndwcc2021/ndw-
Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign HMC Dockyard to support the NDW- activities for 500 newcomers. Mean- cc-qa/ and scroll down to point #6.
(NDWCC) Champion for the local region, dis- CC in both fun and meaningful ways. while, just $5 per pay might provide Finally, with the end of the cam-
plays the ePledge website. He’s encouraging I want to thank all who have helped educational tool-kits to support paign drawing near, I ask that you
all members to consider individual donations to make these initiatives a success. individuals who have just been offer patience and compassion when
– either one-time or monthly – in order to With each passing month, it’s ev- diagnosed with Crohn’s disease or being approached by our NDWCC
ensure the greatest community impact as we ident that the realities of COVID-19 ulcerative colitis. I have no doubt ambassadors and canvassers. The
near the end of the campaign season. continue to challenge Canadians that many of us might spend more challenges of this past year have
here at home and citizens around (much more, in some cases) on coffee made canvassing very different from
Le Capv Sean Williams, champion de la the globe, doubly impacting our each year! years past. Please know that with the
Campagne de charité en milieu de travail de most vulnerable citizens who were Fighting poverty is not a “one size help of the United Way and Health
la Défense nationale (CCMTDN) 2021 - région already struggling due to poverty fits all” solution. Nor is curing acute Partners, we as a Defence Team are
locale, présente le site Web du don en ligne. or illness pre-pandemic. For this or chronic illness. Every individual making a positive change within our
Il encourage tous les membres à faire un reason, it’s clear that our Defence contribution, no matter how big or community. Combining our indi-
don, unique ou mensuel, afin d’en maximiser community’s support toward the small, will bring us one step closer to vidual efforts, we can show how we
les retombées pour la collectivité alors que NDWCC is even more vital now than finding a variety of lasting solutions truly are #StrongerTogether.
s’achève la campagne. ever. to poverty and illness. And remem-
CFB HALIFAX PUBLIC AFFAIRS/ As we near the end of our cam- ber: You can choose to contribute to
AFFAIRES PUBLIQUES DE LA BFC HALIFAX paign, I want to convey the impor- a charity/charities of your choice,
CCMTDN 2021 – C’est le temps de fournir
un dernier effort
Par le Capv Sean Williams
Champion de la CCMTDN 2021 des FMAR(A)
Je tiens tout d’abord à saluer le en raison de la COVID-19, et ce sont droit à des ateliers mensuels et à des CCMTDN pour savoir comment faire
dévouement dont a fait preuve no- nos citoyens les plus vulnérables déjà activités sociales. Cinq petits dollars un don. Bien que les retenues salaria-
tre Équipe de la Défense locale pour en difficulté à cause de la pauvreté ou par paie suffisent pour leur part à les en ligne se terminent le 26 novem-
assurer le bon déroulement de la de la maladie avant la pandémie qui acheter des trousses informatives bre, les options de dons mensuels ou
CCMTDN 2021 jusqu’à ce jour. Depuis en paient doublement le prix. Pour pour les personnes chez qui on vient ponctuels par carte de crédit ou Pay-
le début du mois d’octobre, nos am- cette raison, l’aide que peut accorder de diagnostiquer la maladie de Crohn Pal sont offertes jusqu’au 31 décem-
bassadeurs et nos solliciteurs ont notre communauté de la Défense à la ou la colite ulcéreuse. Je suis persuadé bre 2021. Cette option se trouve sur le
travaillé sans relâche pour parler à ch- CCMTDN est encore plus essentielle que beaucoup d’entre nous dépensent formulaire ePledge (sous les options
aque militaire et civil travaillant dans maintenant que jamais. plus (beaucoup plus, dans certains de paiement). Pour savoir comment
la région des raisons pour lesquelles Alors que nous approchons de la fin cas) en café chaque année! remplir le formulaire ePledge, consul-
il ou elle devrait envisager de faire de notre campagne, je tiens à soulign- La lutte contre la pauvreté n’est tez le site https://tridentnewspaper.
un don pendant cette campagne. De er l’importance des dons individuels pas unidimensionnelle, pas plus que com/ndwcc2021/ndwcc-qa/ et faites
plus, les unités ont pris l’initiative sous forme de dons ponctuels ou de le traitement des maladies aiguës ou défiler la page jusqu’au point 6.
d’organiser de nombreux événements retenues salariales mensuelles; ces chroniques. Chaque contribution in- Enfin, la fin de la campagne ap-
qui ont permis aux membres de contributions individuelles sont, et dividuelle, quelle que soit son impor- prochant, je vous demande de faire
Stadacona, de Windsor Park/Willow ont toujours été, un élément central tance, nous rapprochera un peu plus preuve de patience et de compassion
Park, de la 12e Escadre Shearwater, du de la campagne. Vos dons contribuent de solutions durables à la pauvreté et lorsque nos ambassadeurs et nos
QG FMAR(A) et de l’arsenal CSM de à fournir un logis sûr, des aliments à la maladie. Et n’oubliez pas, vous solliciteurs de la CCMTDN sollicitent
contribuer à la CCMTDN de manière nourrissants et des activités et ser- pouvez choisir de contribuer à une ou votre aide. La situation qui prévaut
à la fois ludique et efficace. Je tiens vices vitaux pour les personnes dans plus d’une œuvre caritative de votre cette année a rendu la démarche très
à remercier tous ceux et toutes celles le besoin dans la région d’Halifax et choix ou simplement permettre à différente des années précédentes.
qui ont contribué à faire de ces initia- dans tout le Canada. Centraide Halifax et PartenaireSanté Sachez qu’avec l’aide de Centraide et
tives un succès. Par exemple, un don de 25 $ par d’utiliser les fonds là où ils sont le plus de PartenaireSanté, notre Équipe de la
Les mois qui passent continuent de paie suffit pour que 10 enfants puis- nécessaires. Défense apporte un changement tan-
souligner les difficultés avec lesquelles sent savourer un déjeuner sain dans Si vous en avez la possibilité, je vous gible au sein de notre communauté.
doivent composer les Canadiens ici au un camp de jour estival ou pour que invite à communiquer avec les ambas- Nous pouvons montrer que nous som-
pays et les citoyens du monde entier 500 nouveaux arrivants puissent avoir sadeurs et les solliciteurs locaux de la mes vraiment #PlusFortsEnsemble!
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Padre’s Corner: Face of Base:
winter hibernating CPO1 Lafleur
By Padre Lt(N) Charles Irish,
Base Chaplain By Sydney MacLeod,
CFB Halifax PA
It’s a dark time of year. I always the gym, on a walk, whatever. If we’re One of Her biggest
thought hibernation is a good idea. Eat depressed or anxious, exercise is an in- career highlights was
a lot, burrow in somewhere, go to sleep, dispensable way to manage these mental when she was selected
and wake up in the spring. Perfect. health challenges. I don’t know why; to assume the position
Let’s say we can’t hibernate, though. there’s probably a physiological reason. of Visits and Protocol
Let’s say you’re someone who has to pay But on an emotional level, it means Officer for North Amer-
your bills. And maybe you have kids who having a routine, a goal, and an accom- ican Aerospace Defence
definitely don’t hibernate. If you’re like plishment (sometimes the only one in a Command (NORAD)
me, you have to get up in the morning, day). Hey, I hit a deadlift PR! Take that, and United States
even if getting up in the dark is a ques- hibernators! Northern Command
tionable idea. What else do those animals do? They (USNORTHCOM) in
The only primate who gets to hibernate shelter. They find a safe place. We all Colorado Springs. Of-
is the fat-tailed dwarf lemur of Madagas- need that. We need a safe social life, a reg- fering encouragement
car. I’m not one of those. Neither are you, ular connection with people we can trust, to anyone afforded the
I’d bet. Can we still “burrow in”? When rely on, and who will let us be who we opportunity to work out
days are dark and hard, when daylight’s are. This is especially something we need of the country, she said
short and so is our willpower, when to identify as we head into the holiday “It was the best experi-
morale is down, when we wonder what season. It can get busy with gatherings ence of my career thus
we’re doing and why – because, even and visits, and we might feel pressured far. I find it extremely
when we know we have to go to work, it’s into social situations we’d rather avoid interesting to learn
not always clear what it’s for – can we (including family). Maybe we can say no, about and immerse
recharge? but if we can’t, we really need to figure yourself in different cul-
Let’s take a cue from all those animals out who we do want to spend time with, tures and countries.”
who are smarter than us and get to sleep and make a point of it. Outside of work,
all winter. What they do first is eat. Hey, The other kind of “shelter” we need is Chief Lafleur keeps
we can do that, too! But not just comfort personal space. We need a little time to CPO1 Laura Lafleur busy with two teenage
food, which we like to do when we’re ourselves – time, even, in ourselves – to NEIL CLARKSON, FORMATION IMAGING SERVICES daughters, Jessica and
depressed. If all I eat is fat and carbohy- realize what we feel (and why), to re- Gabrielle, a chocolate
drates to cushion me against the seeming flect, think, maybe pray. Sometimes this We are happy to introduce this week’s Face Cocker Spaniel named
futility of my existence, my energy and means just being able to process what’s of Base: Base Administration Branch Chief, Coco Chanel and her
mental health will both take a dive. We going on today. Sometimes it means CPO1 Laura Lafleur! husband (and retired
also need the good stuff. If we want to sur- wondering about bigger questions, like Born in Halifax and raised in Nova Scotia, Navy veteran) of 19
vive the winter, we need to pay attention “What’s my life for, and what should I Alberta and British Columbia, Chief Lafleur years, Dennis.
to getting a balanced and regular diet. do about it”? One definition of “spiritu- was accustomed to the military lifestyle from An interesting fact
What else can we learn from hibernat- ality” is finding meaning and purpose, an early age. With parents, a maternal grand- about Chief Lafleur?
ing animals? How to sleep, of course. I and doing something about it. Spiritual father and a great grandfather as veterans of She was baptized in
mean, properly. Most of us simply don’t questions need space. Do you have yours? the CAF, Chief Lafleur was inspired to carry 1973 at HMCS Annapo-
get enough, either in quantity or quality. Life is always busy. Sometimes happily on the family tradition. lis (her father’s posting
Going to bed at midnight and getting up so, but sometimes with more distraction In her current role as BAdm Branch Chief, at the time) then, 22
at 6am isn’t a night’s rest. Proper rest and stress. If we feel like hibernating – I which she assumed in July 2021, Chief Lafleur years later in 1995, she
and blue screens don’t go together, ei- sure do – maybe that means we need to is accountable to the Base Administration was fortunate enough
ther. Sorry. Bears know how to hibernate make sure we’re taking care of these Commanding Officer and is responsible for to sail in HMCS Annap-
because they don’t have Netflix. physical, social, emotional and spiritual promoting and overseeing the morale, wel- olis.
We need physical activity, too. We’re needs. We may not get to sleep through fare, dress, deportment, and discipline of Thank you, Chief
designed to move. It’s strange, but to it all, but we can still eat, sleep, and find the non-commissioned members within the Lafleur, for all you have
have energy we need to spend energy – at safe shelter. Have a good winter! branch. done and continue to
do!
Minister of
National
Defence,
President of
Kosovo visit The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence (left) The Minister also visited and spoke to the crew of the subma-
receives a gift from Dr. Vjosa Osamani-Sadriu, President of the rine HMCS Windsor, which is currently docked in Halifax,
MARLANT Republic of Kosovo, at Maritime Atlantic Headquarters at CFB
Halifax on November 19. The gift is a service medal, commemo-
rating Canada’s role in the Kosovo War (28 February 1998 – 11
on November 19. She was in the region, along with a group of
senior CAF and DND personnel including Acting Chief of the
Defence Staff Gen Wayne Eyre, to participate in the annual
June 1999). Halifax International Security Forum.
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MV Asterix conducts a liquid Replenishment at Sea (RAS) with USS Forrest Sherman (left), and USS Thomas Hudner (right), during Exercise Cutlass Fury 21 on September 8.
MCPL MANUELA BERGER
RAdm Santarpia highlights changing
nature of security
By Joanie Veitch,
Trident Staff
While Canada has been heavy involvement in in- and Offshore Patrol Ships exercise held off the
“geographically lucky” in ternational coalitions and (AOPS), will increase East Coast in the fall, as
regards to international other larger initiatives, Canada’s capacity to be a prime example of the
security, modern threats RAdm Santarpia said able to operate in the type of activity that both
could change that picture. there are key national North for search and demonstrates, and im-
Protecting and defending interests that give focus rescue operations, sov- proves, “high-end” skills
the “global commons” to the country’s strategic ereignty protection, and and abilities, as well as
now includes both space goals: protecting and de- other means. sending a strong message
and the cybersphere fending Canadian securi- “We have responsibil- about the RCN’s willing-
alongside the traditional ty, promoting prosperity, ities in the Arctic and ness to work with allies.
domains, and a changing and working with other the North that we need “It shows we are capa-
climate means Canada’s nations to maintain the to take care of… we need ble of forward-deploying
North must also be con- rules-based international to work with our Coast around the world,” said
sidered, said Rear-Admi- order. Guard partners… and RAdm Santarpia. “(It)
ral Brian Santarpia, Com- From the RCN perspec- think outside the box,” proves that we’re capable
mander Maritime Forces tive, that means “forward said RAdm Santarpia. of working with allies,
Atlantic and Joint Task deployment” and working In general, threats to and it demonstrates rele-
HMCS Harry DeWolf recently completed its first Arctic
Force Atlantic. He made with allies, said RAdm the North are viewed in vance to Canadians and
deployment, establishing the new enhanced RCN
the comments during an Santarpia, outlining var- terms of security rather that we’ll be ready, if and
presence that will now be possible as the Arctic and
online presentation to ious operations the Navy than defence, but that when a crisis happens.
Offshore Patrol Ships enter into service.
about 130 attendees on is involved in around the might not remain so, he
CPL SIMON ARCAND
October 27, hosted by the globe: Operation Projec- added. “At this point the
Royal United Services tion, supporting NATO defence of Canada’s North
Institute of Nova Scotia Maritime Command isn’t about defending the
(RUSI(NS)). and US Naval Forces in North against attack, but
In his opening com- the Asia Pacific region; we need to understand
ments on the topic of Operation Reassurance in that the North could be
his presentation: ‘Royal Europe as part of NATO’s a real avenue for attack
Canadian Navy — Global- collective defence; Oper- towards North America.”
ly Deployed for Strategic ation Artemis in the Per- The “underwater
Effect’, RAdm Santarpia sian Gulf and east coast of space” is also a top con-
noted the RCN often puts Africa ,as part of Com- cern, said RAdm Santar-
a focus on working oper- bined Maritime Forces, pia. “We need the capa-
ations, with the impor- and Operation Caribbe, a bility… to defend North
tance of strategy falling to US-led counter-narcotics America at large. That’s
the side. mission in the Caribbean going to be an important
“What the Navy is do- Sea and the eastern Pacif- part of the discussion as
ing is one thing, but why ic Ocean. we move forward on what
we’re doing it is probably As the effects of climate the replacement of our
a more important ques- change continue to make submarines will be in the
tion that really gets to the the Arctic region more future.”
strategic effect of it,” said accessible, activities Wrapping up his talk,
RAdm Santarpia. such as the Canadian-led RAdm Santarpia pointed
While Canada may not Operation Nanook, and to large events such as RAdm Brian Santarpia made a virtual presentation to members of the Royal United
be known for a strategic the addition of the new Cutlass Fury, the Cana- Services Institute of Nova Scotia (RUSI(NS)) on October 27.
military culture, due to Harry DeWolf-class Arctic dian-led, joint maritime SUBMITTED
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which she completed in 2008.
“That was a turning point for me. I
decided to use what I’d learned to be
part of the change I wanted to see,”
she said.
“Be the change” is a well-known
phrase, but for CPO1 Mondelli the
words don’t mean much unless action
follows.
While well-documented and ongo-
ing reports of harassment and sexual
misconduct within the military have
made the need for cultural change
a priority for the Canadian Armed
Forces (CAF) as a whole, as a woman
leader in the CAF, that discussion has
at times been a very personal struggle
for CPO1 Mondelli.
“In my 30-year career, I’ve experi-
enced inappropriate sexual behaviour.
I’ve experienced the jokes — a lot of
that was in my early career — but
after a certain rank, it became sexism,
misogyny and hate. What that looks
like is malicious rumours, it’s defama-
tion of character, it’s lying.”
In mid-November, CPO1 Mon-
delli added her claim to the sexual
misconduct class action lawsuit to
compensate current and former CAF
members, and Department of National
Defence staff, who experienced sexual
misconduct while on the job.
From the time the settlement agree-
ment was approved by the federal
court in November 2019, until the
claims period closed on November 24,
2021, more than 18,000 claims were
submitted.
Base Chief Petty Officer CPO1 Alena Mondelli was recently recognized as a Woman of Courage and one of Canada’s top 100 most
“I was on the fence about it for a
powerful women by the Women’s Executive Network.
long time. I grew up in the Navy in
S2 TAYLOR CONGDON
the early 90s. I know that in some way
I contributed to that culture. I was
Base Chief recognized as one of
fitting in. I was going along. I wanted
to be part of the group… but when I
submitted my claim and when I saw
everything written out in front of me,
Canada’s most powerful women I thought: ‘Yeah… I’ve had all of this
done to me.’ It was eye opening,” said
CPO1 Mondelli. “So for me, this is part
of being a leader.”
CPO1 Alena Mondelli named Woman of Courage, receiving national award Where words really matter, she
said, is in having difficult, but needed,
By Joanie Veitch, conversations — talking and listen-
Trident Staff ing to one another as the CAF moves
through the process of change. “This
The award may have her name on it, (WXN), which called her a “transfor- listen to marches… from when I was will take time, but I’m ok with that
but for Chief Petty Officer First Class mational and values-based leader” young I always said I wanted to join because by taking our time, it means
(CPO1) Alena Mondelli, Base Chief at who “incorporates education and men- the army and be in the band. That it will be done right. These are un-
CFB Halifax, being named one of Can- torship” in her leadership style. must have been where I first formed comfortable conversations but we’re
ada’s top 100 most powerful women To celebrate her win, CPO1 Mondelli the idea,” laughed CPO1 Mondelli. having them… it’s why I’m still in.”
is a win for all women who work as joined the other 2021 award recipients After joining the RCN as a Naval When she became Base Chief in
non-commissioned members (NCM) in in a virtual two-day leadership sum- Radio Operator, she was posted to her July, CPO1 Mondelli knew she was
the military. mit and awards gala on November 24 first ship, HMCS Annapolis, in 1993. stepping into a position with consider-
“I’m an NCM. In the civilian world and 25. Since then she has served on a vari- able influence. At the time she made a
officers are valued more for their lead- Earlier this year, CPO1 Mondelli ety of RCN ships, as well as various vow to herself. “I decided that I would
ership than NCMs are, at least that’s made Royal Canadian Navy history as “in-land” positions, including a stint just be who I am that I would be au-
the perception. So it means a lot — and the first woman to serve as Base Chief teaching at what is now known as thentic and see what comes of that.”
it says a lot — especially for women Petty Officer. She is also the first wom- the Osside Institute at Royal Military Now recognized as one of Canada’s
NCMs. We are professionals within an in a hard-sea trade to have served College Saint-Jean. top 100 women, CPO1 Mondelli is look-
the profession of arms. And we are every rank at sea — a distinction she “I wanted to teach NCMs. I was very ing forward to the challenges ahead. “I
also leaders,” said CPO1 Mondelli. earned as Coxswain on HMCS Toronto vocal about that… and when that op- love what I do,” she said. “I love being
“I see this award as giving value to from July 2018 to August 2019. portunity came up, I was there,” said in the Navy, being in the CAF… I’m
what we represent. Sailor First Class Although she can’t say for sure CPO1 Mondelli. planning to stay in as long as they’ll
Bloggins, she’s not going to be able to what propelled her to join the military In her own career, education has let me.”
relate to an Admiral or a Commodore. on November 1, 1991, as a young girl been pivotal, she said. Following a CPO1 Mondelli lives in Lower Sack-
She needs to see herself represented growing up in Toronto, CPO1 Mondelli “really negative experience” while ville with her husband, Chris Audet,
and see what she can aspire to. Repre- fondly remembers marching around deployed on HMCS Protecteur, CPO1 her dog Phoenix and a Himalayan cat
sentation matters.” the living room with her grandfather, Mondelli was thinking of leaving the named Boots.
On October 25, CPO1 Mondelli was a Second World War veteran who had Navy. She decided to stay while work-
recognized as a Woman of Courage served in the Dutch army. ing on her Masters degree in Lead-
by the Women’s Executive Network “He would put on his helmet and ership from Royal Roads University,You can also read
