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Monday April 18, 2022 Volume 56, Issue 08
www.tridentnewspaper.com
Operation
Sea Guardian
HMCS Montreal and its embarked CH-148 Cyclone helicopter, call sign
Strider, patrol the Mediterranean Sea to help build maritime situational
awareness in associated support of NATO’s Operation SEA GUARDIAN
on April 11. Sea Guardian is a regular NATO operation with a goal to
maintain maritime situational awareness, deter and counter terrorism at
sea, and enhance capacity building in the region.
CPL BRADEN TRUDEAU
2 TRIDENT NEWS APRIL 18, 2022 HMCS Halifax Hull Insert Repair at FMF Cape Scott By Jeff Wilton, FMFCS Work Centre Manager for Production Hull Prior to Christmas 2021, during
TRIDENT NEWS APRIL 18, 2022 3
Future HMCS Max Bernays badge unveiled
By Joanie Veitch,
Trident Staff
are undoubtedly watching es, CPO1 Tari Lightwood, the ship’s
down filled with pride and Coxswain, explained the symbolism in
excitement… It is our hope the patch design.
that his legacy will serve Elements include a red ship’s wheel,
as an inspiration for years in homage to the courage CPO Ber-
to come. Our family cannot nays showed in taking the wheel of
wait to see the ship and HMCS Assiniboine while under fire,
visit her crew. It will be a and a laurel wreath, as the image of
great honour to personally a wreath appears in the Conspicuous
thank them for all they do Gallantry Medal he received, as well
for Canada.” as the hat badge he wore as Acting
Commander Collin Fors- Chief Petty Officer.
berg, Commanding Officer The colours have significance also,
of the future HMCS Max explained CPO1 Lightwood. The red
Bernays, thanked the crews in the image of the ships represent the
of HMCS Harry DeWolf and flames that surrounded the bridge and
HMCS Margaret Brooke for wheelhouse, and the white and blue
sharing their knowledge of the laurel wreath are the colours of
of the Harry DeWolf-class the ribbon of the medal.
vessels as the future HMCS “The white background refers to the
Max Bernays crew famil- Arctic environment in which HMCS
iarizes themselves with Max Bernays will operate,” she said.
The ship’s badge for the future HMCS Max Bernays was unveiled during a ceremony on March 30. the ship’s systems and The future HMCS Max Bernays —
CPL CHERYL CLARK equipment in the lead-up to the third in the Harry DeWolf-class
delivery. — was built and launched by Irving
The unveiling of a ship’s badge is Coxswain of HMCS Assiniboine during “We’re working on Shipbuilding on October 23, 2021 in
an important step in the timeline of the Second World War. On August 6, departmental checklists, standard Halifax. Delivery of the ship to the
that vessel — for the future HMCS 1942, during an intense battle with operating procedures and, of course, Royal Canadian Navy is expected later
Max Bernays it also marks a milestone a German submarine, CPO Bernays working on building up our supplies this year.
in the Arctic Offshore Patrol Ship ordered two junior telegraph officers to be ready to sail the ship,” he said.
(AOPS) program. to clear before taking the helm. Prior to the presentation of the badg-
“This is an occasion to celebrate Surrounded by smoke and fire, CPO
the first Arctic Offshore Patrol Vessel Bernays single-handedly steered the
(AOPV) that will be homeported in ship and dispatched orders to the
Esquimalt, BC,” said Capt (N) Sheldon engine room, eventually managing to Attn: Transitioning Military
Gillis, Deputy Commander, Canadian ram and sink the U-boat — receiving
Fleet Atlantic, speaking to the ship’s the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal for Members
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HMCS Max Bernays to life here in the “We are a Navy family. Max’s son,
Atlantic, you will prove her ready for Max Bernays Jr, continued the naval
operations in all of Canada’s oceans tradition and joined at 17,” wrote
and bring Max Bernays to her home- Shannon Bernays.
port in British Columbia in 2023.” “Grandpa always said that the Navy
Acting Chief Petty Officer Max Ber- ran in his blood. We know that both
nays was a member of the Royal Ca- of them would have been overjoyed to
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4 TRIDENT NEWS APRIL 18, 2022
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HMCS Yellowknife seizes and
Editor: Ryan Melanson
destroys 800kg of illicit drugs
ryan.melanson@psphalifax.ca By HMCS Yellowknife
902-721-8662
Reporter: Joanie Veitch Just two weeks into their deploy-
joanie.veitch@psphalifax.ca ment on Operation Caribbe, HMCS
902-721-8624 Yellowknife and crew, with its em-
Editorial Advisor: Margaret Conway barked United States Coast Guard
margaret.conway@forces.gc.ca Law Enforcement Detachment (LE-
902-721-0560 DET), interdicted a go-fast vessel
Editorial Advisor: Ariane Guay-Jadah carrying approximately 800 kilograms
Ariane.Guay-Jadah@forces.gc.ca of cocaine.
902-721-8341 The operation is Canada’s con-
tribution to the U.S. led enhanced
www.tridentnewspaper.com counter-narcotics mission Operation
Martillo in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
Trident is an authorized military publication
distributed across Canada and throughout the
It involves the Royal Canadian Navy
world every second Monday, and is published with working in coordination with interna-
the permission of Rear Admiral Brian Santarpia, tional partners, including the United
Commander, Joint Task Force Atlantic. The Editor
reserves the right to edit, condense or reject copy, States, Mexico, and other Central
photographs or advertising to achieve the aims American nations, to search, seize,
of a service newspaper as defined by the Interim
Canadian Forces Newspapers Policy dated April
and destroy illicit narcotics.
11, 2005. Deadline for copy and advertising is 10 On the afternoon of March 6, Yel-
a.m., 11 business days prior to the publication date. lowknife was vectored toward a target
Material must be accompanied by the contributor’s
name, address and phone number. Opinions and go-fast vessel that was stopped and
advertisements printed in Trident are those of the taking on water. As they approached
individual contributor or advertiser and do not
necessarily reflect the opinions or endorsements of
the search area, a junior lookout on
the DND, the Editor or the Publisher. the Gun Deck spotted the target go- Members of HMCS Yellowknife worked alongside members of the United States Coast
Le Trident est une publication militaire autorisée par le fast approximately 8.5 nautical miles Guard Law Enforcement Detachment during a search of a seized go-fast while on Oper-
contre-amiral Brian Santarpia, Commandant la force away. Yellowknife immediately transi- ation Caribbe on March 6.
opérationnelle interarmées de l‘Atlantique, qui est
distribuée partout au Canada et outremer les lundis
tioned from a normal at-sea routine to
toutes les quinzaines. Le rédacteur en chef se réserve a sustained all-hands effort. PO1 RICHARD, US COAST GUARD DISTRICT 11 PAD
le droit de modifier, de condenser ou de rejeter les RHIB coxswains and the LEDET
articles, photographies ou annonces publicitaires
jugées contraires aux objectifs d’un journal militaire began dressing in their protective
selon la définition donnée à politique temporaire des gear, and conducted communications approaching, which added a layer of cleared of marine life, the charges
journaux des forces canadiennes. L’heure de tombée
des annonces publi- citaires ou des articles est fixée
checks with the bridge, as other sail- difficulty for those involved. were carefully laid, and then set. The
à 1000 le jeudi précédant la semaine de publication. ors prepared to launch the RHIBs. The Once the LEDET was satisfied with ensuing explosion decimated the go-
Les textes peuvent être soumis en français ou en cooks jumped into action by preparing
anglais; ils doivent indiquer le nom, l’adresse et le the amount of evidence collected, the fast, and turned night into day for a
numéro de téléphone du collaborateur. Les opinions food and water for the boarding teams, decision was made to sink the go-fast few seconds.
et les annonces publicitaires imprimées par le Trident as these operations often take multiple as it posed a hazard to navigation. In After detonation, the crew surveyed
sont celles des collaborateurs et agents publicitaires
et non nécessairement celles de la rédaction, du
hours. At every level, the crew were order to properly dispose of this haz- the area to verify no hazards to nav-
MDN ou de l’éditeur. engaged in tasks critical to mission ard, and the remaining narcotics that igation remained. Once the all-clear
success. could not be seized, the decision was was given by the surveyors, Yellow-
Once the initial boarding of the made to use plastic explosives to sink knife returned to patrolling the vast
Courier address: go-fast was completed, and under the
Canadian Forces Base Halifax the vessel. Eastern Pacific Ocean.
control of the U.S. Coast Guard, the In almost complete darkness, mem- Alongside HMCS Saskatoon and
Building S-90
Suite 329
LEDET members began their inten- bers of the Deck Department surveyed partner nations, HMCS Yellowknife
P.O. Box 99000 sive search of the interior to locate the go-fast, taking measurements to and crew remain in the Eastern Pacif-
Halifax, N.S. narcotics. A false deck was identified, ensure the accurate placement of the ic, on the hunt to suppress the flow of
B3K 5X5 filled with an estimated 800 kilograms plastic explosive charges. Once the illicit-narcotics into North and Central
of cocaine. By this time night was fast survey was completed, and the area America.
HMCS Harry
DeWolf readies for
Operation Caribbe
Crewmembers come alongside HMCS Harry DeWolf during a person-overboard drill
while on route to participate in Operation Caribbe on April 5. The ship left Halifax on
April 4, and will soon join United States Coast Guard partners in the South-Eastern
Pacific to contribute to counter-narcotic activities.
CAF PHOTO
TRIDENT NEWS APRIL 18, 2022 5
Apology to No. 2 Construction Battalion set for July
By Joanie Veitch,
Trident Staff
In an event coordinated with the other parts of Canada, the United While the apology is an important An actor and activist, Sherwood can
Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia, States and even some from the British step forward, Douglas Ruck, son of trace his roots in Nova Scotia back to
the federal government recently reaf- West Indies. Calvin Ruck and a member of the the late 1700s and is a member of the
firmed its commitment to apologize In his remarks, Russell Grosse, ex- National Apology Advisory Commit- National Apology Advisory Commit-
for the treatment of the members of ecutive director of the Black Cultural tee, said what happens next is equally tee.
the No. 2 Construction Battalion, Can- Centre, paid tribute to the research important. Sherwood’s great uncle, Reverend
ada’s only all-Black unit, during the and work done by the late Calvin “That’s the unknown,” he said, add- William Andrew White, spearheaded
First World War. Ruck, who in 1986 published Canada’s ing that if the apology is not followed the movement to allow Blacks to enlist
“Today is an important step to Black Battalion: No. 2 Construction, by “substantive actions” then the and eventually became chaplain of the
address this historical wrong and to 1916 - 1920, and the late Captain (ret’d) words — despite the best of intentions No. 2 Construction Battalion.
ensure that we learn from the past so George Borden, for his work in advo- — will have no meaning. When Sherwood read the diary his
that we build a more equitable and cating for recognition of the battalion. “Not only is it time for the men of great uncle kept during the war, it
just future for the members of our “The story of the No. 2 Construction the battalion and their descendants inspired him to create Honour Before
Canadian Armed Forces, ” said Anita Battalion is a story of resilience, pride to receive an apology, it’s time that Glory, a film about the No. 2 Construc-
Anand, Minister of National Defence, and honour that was unfortunately changes take place. We heard the tion Battalion which he produced in
via Zoom link. marred by the effects of racial discrim- Minister’s commitment to reforming, 2001.
When the First World War broke out ination,” he said. restructuring and improving… the In 2016, in honour of the 100th an-
in 1914, Black men across the country Over the past year a National Apol- Canadian Armed Forces, the time is niversary of the formation of the No.
responded to the call but were turned ogy Advisory Committee, created by here to make sure that happens,” said 2 Construction Battalion, Sherwood
away by recruiters. They persisted the Black Cultural Centre in partner- Ruck. wrote and produced The Colour of
and finally, on July 5, 1916, the No. ship with the government, has held a At an earlier online event, held in Courage, based on a story from his
2 Construction Battalion was estab- series of consultations in an effort to recognition of the International Day great uncle’s war diary.
lished in Pictou, NS, before being engage with as many descendants as for the Elimination of Racial Discrim- The official apology to the members
transferred to Truro. possible. The committee involves peo- ination and hosted by the MARLANT of the No. 2 Construction Battalion,
More than 600 Black men volun- ple from across the country — includ- Defence Visible Minority Advisory and their descendants, will take place
teered for service — with about 300 ing descendants of the No. 2 Construc- Group (DVMAG), Anthony Sherwood on July 9 in Truro, N.S.
from Nova Scotia and the rest from tion Battalion. was featured as guest speaker.
Des excuses seront présentées au 2e Bataillon de construction en juillet
Par Joanie Veitch,
Équipe du Trident
Lors d’une activité coordonnée (retraité) George Borden, qui a appelé titre de conférencier à une activité Sherwood a écrit et réalisé The Colour
avec le Black Cultural Centre for à la reconnaissance du bataillon. virtuelle tenue à une date antérieure à of Courage (la couleur du courage),
Nova Scotia, le gouvernement fédéral « L’histoire du 2e Bataillon de con- l’occasion de la Journée internationale basé sur une histoire tirée du journal
a récemment réitéré son intention struction est celle d’une résilience, pour l’élimination de la discrimina- de guerre de son grand-oncle.
de présenter des excuses pour le d’une fierté et d’un honneur malheu- tion raciale et organisée par le Groupe Des excuses officielles seront
traitement réservé aux membres du reusement entachés par les effets de la consultatif des minorités visibles de la présentées aux membres du 2e Batail-
2e Bataillon de construction, la seule discrimination raciale », a-t-il déclaré. Défense (GCMVD) des FMAR(A). lon de construction et à leurs descen-
unité composée uniquement de Noirs Au cours de la dernière année, un Acteur et militant, M. Sherwood, dants le 9 juillet à Truro, en Nou-
au Canada, pendant la Première comité consultatif national sur les dont les racines en Nouvelle-Écosse velle-Écosse.
Guerre mondiale. excuses, mis sur pied par le Black remontent à la fin des années 1700, est
« Nous avançons aujourd’hui d’un Cultural Centre en partenariat avec le membre du comité consultatif nation-
grand pas dans notre cheminement gouvernement, a organisé une série de al sur les excuses.
visant à réparer cette injustice de consultations dans le but de discuter Le grand-oncle
l’histoire et à tirer des leçons du passé avec le plus grand nombre possible de de M. Sherwood, le
afin de construire un avenir plus équi- descendants. Le comité regroupe des révérend William
table et plus juste pour les membres personnes de tout le pays, y compris Andrew White, a
de nos Forces armées canadiennes », des descendants des membres du été le fer de lance
a déclaré Anita Anand, ministre de la 2e Bataillon de construction. du mouvement
Défense nationale, sur Zoom. Si les excuses constituent un pas en visant à permettre
Lorsque la Première Guerre mon- avant important, Douglas Ruck, fils aux Noirs de s’en-
diale a éclaté en 1914, des Noirs de de Calvin Ruck et membre du comité rôler et a fini par
partout au pays ont répondu à l’appel, consultatif national sur les excuses, devenir l’aumônier
mais ont été refusés par les recru- a déclaré que la suite des choses était du 2e bataillon de
teurs. Ils n’ont pas renoncé pour tout aussi importante. construction.
autant et finalement, le 5 juillet 1916, le « C’est l’inconnu », a-t-il précisé, La lecture du
2e Bataillon de construction a été mis ajoutant que si les excuses ne sont pas journal que son
sur pied à Pictou, en Nouvelle-Écosse, accompagnées « de gestes concrets », grand-oncle a tenu
avant d’être transféré à Truro. les mots, malgré la bonne volonté de pendant la guerre a
Plus de 600 hommes noirs se sont ceux qui les ont prononcés, resteront inspiré à M. Sher- Anthony Sherwood was a guest speaker at an online event
portés volontaires pour servir pendant lettre morte. wood la création de held in recognition of the International Day for the Elimina-
la guerre, dont environ 300 de la Nou- « Il est temps non seulement que les Honour Before Glory tion of Racial Discrimination and hosted by the MARLANT
velle-Écosse, les autres venant d’au- hommes du bataillon et leurs descen- (l’honneur avant la Defence Visible Minority Advisory Group (DVMAG). Pic-
tres régions du Canada, des États-Unis dants reçoivent des excuses, mais gloire), un film sur tured on the right is DVMAG co-chair Rene Gannon.
et même des Antilles britanniques. aussi que des changements aient lieu. le 2e Bataillon de
Dans son allocution, Russell Grosse, Nous avons entendu la ministre parler construction qu’il a Anthony Sherwood a été invité à titre de conférencier à une
directeur exécutif du Black Cultural de la volonté de réformer, de restruc- réalisé en 2001. activité virtuelle organisée par le Groupe consultatif des
Centre, a salué les recherches et le turer et d’améliorer... les Forces En 2016, à l’occa- minorités visibles de la Défense (GCMVD) à l’occasion de la
travail de feu Calvin Ruck, qui a pub- armées canadiennes, le moment est sion du 100e anniver- Journée internationale pour l’élimination de la discrimina-
lié en 1986 Canada’s Black Battalion: venu de veiller à ce que cela se pro- saire de la mise sur tion raciale. À droite, sur la photo, le coprésident du GCM-
No. 2 Construction, 1916 - 1920, et le duise », a affirmé M. Ruck. pied du 2e Bataillon VD, Rene Gannon.
travail accompli par feu le capitaine Anthony Sherwood a été invité à de construction, M.
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6 TRIDENT NEWS APRIL 18, 2022
From soccer to sailing: Moncton and Goose Bay proud of
West African deployment
By RCN
From soccer games to sailing, crew ments. His current mission with
members from Her Majesty’s Canadi- HMCS Moncton marks his first to
an Ships (HMCS) Moncton and Goose Africa
Bay are proudly promoting maritime “I wanted to see Africa,” he said.
safety and security in West Africa, “Getting the opportunity to play soc-
building relationships everywhere cer with local kids in Tema, Ghana,
along the way. was an amazing experience. To see the
The Kingston-class ships are cur- happiness we brought to the children
rently working alongside partners with something as simple as a pick-up
and allies on Operation Projection game of soccer is the memory I’ll keep
West Africa and Exercise Obangame with me from this deployment.”
Express 22. Some sailors have been here before,
The mission includes strategic including S1 Chris Wannamaker, also
engagements with allies and regional serving in HMCS Moncton. With nine
nations, fostering relationships in years of service, including three de-
maritime security. It aims to build ployments to Africa, he welcomes the
on the Royal Canadian Navy’s ability opportunity to work with allies and
to demonstrate to partner nations its partners in the Gulf of Guinea region.
readiness to effectively respond to a “Before I joined the RCN, I never
wide range of security threats, both had the opportunity to visit a conti-
abroad and at home. nent like Africa,” said S1 Wannamak-
But the sailors also take pride in giv- er. “Working alongside other nations
ing back to local communities while in to help promote security is not some-
port, including playing the occasional thing that a lot of people get to do, so
soccer game with children. I’m extremely grateful for the experi-
“I have been waiting to do this ence.”
deployment for five years,” said S1 Both ships participated in Oban-
Curtis Skinner, a Marine Techni- game Express, conducting maritime
cian aboard HMCS Moncton who interdiction operations, as well as
has served 10 years in the Canadian practicing visiting, boarding, search-
Armed Forces, including six deploy- ing and seizure techniques with Members of the Côte d’Ivoire Military conduct a simulated narcotics search aboard
HMCS Moncton during Exercise Obangame Express as part of Operation Projection,
off the coast of West Africa on March 14, 2022.
Des membres du milieu militaire de la Côte d’Ivoire effectuent une simulation de
recherche de stupéfiants à bord du NCSM Moncton pendant l’exercice Obangame Ex-
press dans le cadre de l’opération Projection, au large des côtes de l’Afrique de l’Ouest,
le 14 mars 2022.
CPL JACLYN BUELL
partners and allies. The exercise was exercise with them,” said S1 Cedric
led by U.S. Naval Forces Africa and Meehan. “The Nigerians were on the
is designed to improve cooperation ball, and the manoeuvring went off
amongst participating nations. without a hitch, finishing with all the
SLt Kathleen Wudrick can attest to ships involved manning the rails and
how busy Goose Bay was during the cheering each ship on as we conducted
exercise. a sail past.”
“On our first day, we were stationed Moncton and Goose Bay also worked
off the coast of Benin in West Africa,” closely with the Ghanaian Navy on
said SLt Wudrick. “Goose Bay was numerous other exercises, helping
role-playing as a vessel smuggling oil. to strengthen ties and improve their
The Benin Navy came to our location, ability to successfully work togeth-
conducted a hailing exercise and er on multinational operations and
eventually boarded us, searching for missions.
smuggled goods, which in this case During their time in the region, the
ilitary was oil.” ships will also conduct cooperative
resum e of a m aires The second day of the exercise saw deployments with partner navies, in-
n
k at the missio at
ye rs will loo ed jobs. Com. It means th ck Goose Bay stationed off the coast of cluding Italy, Denmark and the United
e m p lo a tter hing lf ba Ghana where the Ghanaian Navy con- States.
ivilian t of sc good t t herse
“
Most c and see a lo t’s actually a ted, she’s pu ducted boarding exercises, with one of HMCS Moncton recently trained
spouse izes that tha se has reloc osition.a
its helicopters assisting. alongside the Italian Naval Vessel
recogn ime the spou nd found a p In other missions, Moncton served Luigi Rizzo, where the crew conducted
every t workforce a
into th
e nnon
ibility, opp ortunity as a target ship while helping the a passing exercise using light signals
s h a McKi Flex Togolese Navy simulate a human traf- communications, sailing in close prox-
and support, ased.
N a t a
ficking vessel boarding, while Goose imity to one another to enhance naval
’re b Bay worked with the Nigerian Navy cooperation.
wherever you to develop a greater knowledge and
understanding of operating conditions
In addition to the Kingston-class
ships deployed, there is a shore-based
within the Gulf of Guinea region. contingent conducting training and
“I was very impressed with the capacity-building through CAF liaison
professionalism and seamanship officers, a Naval Tactical Operations
shown by the Nigerian Navy when Group, and a Maritime Operations
militaryspouse.ca we conducted a fleet manoeuvring Centre mentorship team.
TRIDENT NEWS APRIL 18, 2022 7
Depuis des matchs de soccer jusqu’à la navigation : Le Moncton et le
Goose Bay sont fiers de leur déploiement en Afrique de l’Ouest
Par MRC
Depuis des matchs de soccer jusqu’à ton est sa première en Afrique. L’enseigne de vaisseau de manœuvre s’est déroulée sans accroc,
la navigation, les membres d’équipage « Je voulais voir l’Afrique, a-t-il dé- 1re classe (Ens 1) Kathleen Wudrick tout en terminant avec l’équipage de
des navires canadiens de Sa Majes- claré. Avoir l’occasion de jouer au soc- peut déclarer à quel point le Goose tous les navires concernés rassemblé
té (NCSM) Moncton et Goose Bay sont cer avec des enfants locaux à Tema, au Bay était occupé durant l’exercice. sur le pont et encourageant chaque
fiers de promouvoir la sécurité et Ghana, a été une expérience extraordi- « Le premier jour, nous étions sta- navire alors que nous effectuions un
la sûreté maritimes en Afrique de naire. Voir le bonheur que nous avons tionnés au large des côtes du Bénin, défilé. »
l’Ouest, et établissent des relations apporté aux enfants avec quelque en Afrique de l’Ouest, a expliqué Le Moncton et le Goose Bay ont égale-
partout en chemin. chose d’aussi simple qu’une partie de l’Ens 1 Wudrick. Le Goose Bay jouait ment travaillé en étroite collaboration
Ces navires de la classe Kingston soccer improvisée est le souvenir que le rôle d’un navire de contrebande avec la Marine ghanéenne dans le
travaillent actuellement aux côtés de je garderai de ce déploiement. » de pétrole. La Marine béninoise s’est cadre de nombreux autres exercices,
partenaires et d’alliés dans le cadre Certains marins sont déjà venus rendue à notre position, a effectué et ont ainsi contribué à renforcer les
de l’opération Projection - Afrique ici, notamment le Mat 1 Chris Wan- un exercice d’interpellation et a fini liens et à améliorer leur capacité de
de l’Ouest et de l’exercice Obangame namaker, qui sert également à bord par nous arraisonner, à la recherche collaborer avec succès dans le cadre
Express 22. du NCSM Moncton. Avec neuf ans de de marchandises de contrebande, en d’opérations et de missions multina-
La mission comprend des engage- service, dont trois déploiements en l’occurrence du pétrole. » tionales.
ments stratégiques avec des alliés et Afrique, il se réjouit de pouvoir colla- Le deuxième jour de l’exercice, Pendant leur séjour dans la région,
des pays régionaux, tout en favorisant borer avec des alliés et des partenaires le Goose Bay a été stationné au large les navires effectueront également des
les relations en matière de sécurité dans la région du golfe de Guinée. des côtes du Ghana où la Marine déploiements en coopération avec des
maritime. Elle vise à renforcer la « Avant de me joindre à la MRC, je ghanéenne a effectué des exercices marines partenaires, y compris celles
capacité de la Marine royale cana- n’avais jamais eu l’occasion de visiter d’arraisonnement, avec l’aide d’un de de l’Italie, du Danemark et des États-
dienne (MRC) de démontrer aux pays un continent comme l’Afrique, a dé- ses hélicoptères. Unis.
partenaires qu’elle est prête à réa- claré le Mat 1 Wannamaker. Collabor- Dans d’autres missions, le Moncton a Le NCSM Moncton s’est récemment
gir efficacement à un large éventail er aux côtés d’autres pays afin d’aider servi de navire cible tout en aidant entraîné aux côtés du navire militaire
de menaces pour la sécurité, tant à à promouvoir la sécurité n’est pas la Marine togolaise à simuler l’arrai- italien Luigi Rizzo, où l’équipage a
l’étranger qu’au pays. quelque chose que beaucoup de gens sonnement d’un navire de trafic de effectué un exercice de passage en util-
Les marins sont toutefois également ont l’occasion de faire, alors je suis personnes, tandis que le Goose Bay a isant les communications par signaux
fiers de redonner aux collectivités extrêmement reconnaissant de cette collaboré avec la Marine nigériane lumineux, tout en naviguant à prox-
locales lorsqu’ils sont aux ports, y expérience. » pour acquérir une meilleure con- imité l’un de l’autre pour améliorer la
compris en jouant occasionnellement Les deux navires ont participé naissance et compréhension des coopération navale.
au soccer avec des enfants. à Obangame Express, où ils ont mené conditions de fonctionnement dans la En plus des navires de la classe
« J’attends ce déploiement depuis des opérations de lutte maritime et région du golfe de Guinée. Kingston déployés, un contingent à
cinq ans », a déclaré le matelot de pratiqué des techniques de visite, « J’ai été très impressionné par le terre effectue de l’instruction et le
1re classe (Mat 1) Curtis Skinner, un d’arraisonnement, de fouille et de professionnalisme et le matelotage renforcement des capacités par l’en-
technicien de marine à bord du NCSM saisie avec des partenaires et des dont a fait preuve la Marine nigériane tremise d’officiers de liaison des FAC,
Moncton qui a servi pendant dix ans alliés. L’exercice, dirigé par les forces lorsque nous avons effectué un exer- d’un Groupe des opérations tactiques
dans les Forces armées canadiennes navales américaines en Afrique, est cice de manœuvre de flotte avec elle, maritimes et d’une équipe de mentorat
(FAC), dont six déploiements. Sa mis- conçu pour améliorer la collaboration a déclaré le Mat 1 Cedric Meehan. Les d’un Centre des opérations maritimes.
sion actuelle à bord du NCSM Monc- entre les pays participants. Nigérians étaient à la hauteur, et la
Padre’s Corner:
Looking forward as we commemorate the past
By Padre Capt (Rabbi Dr) Noteh Glogauer,
Fleet Chaplain
Every year, the first Sunday in May us of the heroic sacrifices associated of past triumphs and prior positive
is set aside to commemorate the sacri- with the atrocities of the war. They milestones.
fice of those who served in the Royal are significant reminders of the self- Let us acknowledge how our collec-
Canadian Navy, the Royal Canadian less contributions made to Canadian tive memories of the past shape us as
Air Force, and the Canadian Merchant history by our service members over a nation today and guide our mission
Navy during the Battle of the Atlan- the span of our country’s youthful to build a better world. Our memories
tic; the longest battle of the Second narrative. One is forced to confront of the struggles of war and those lost
World War. Our RCN played a vital the continuing dangers placed upon should remind us of the purpose of
role escorting large Merchant Navy those who take the oath of service life and the importance of treating all
convoys ferrying critical supplies be- before self, both from the rigours of people with dignity.
tween North America and the United military training and from violence of Set some time aside on Sunday, May
Kingdom. In a short time, the RCN the enemy. 1, 2022 to remember the sacrifices An example of a typical convoy at sea
grew from a mere 13 vessels to nearly The act of remembering recurs of the thousands of Canadians who during the Battle of the Atlantic.
400, with the courage and dedication throughout our lives. Our calendars fought valiantly during the Battle of
of 100,000 uniformed women and men. are full of remembrances from our the Atlantic from 1939 to 1945. CPL CHERYL CLARK
The RCN losses were significant, with past, like birthdays, anniversaries, By doing so, we collectively com-
more than 2,200 fatalities and 30 ves- and achieved personal milestones. memorate the past with the purpose of purposefulness that inspires us to
sels. More than 900 RCAF and Canadi- To grow and strengthen our resolve bettering the present and the future. make our beloved country and our
an Army personnel were also lost. through the challenges life has to Let us not live in a state of passivity world better places for ourselves, our
Military commemorative services offer, it is insufficient to be content about the past that has shaped today’s children and our children’s children.
are formal events aimed at reminding to mark only our happy memories world, but in a state of memory and
8 TRIDENT NEWS APRIL 18, 2022
Face of Base: Christian Cowper Gens de la Base: Christian Cowper
By Shalini Deshwal, Par Shalini Deshwal,
CFB Halifax BFC Halifax
We are pleased to introduce this Kyle who have Nous som- : « C’est vraiment inspirant de voir
week’s Face of Base – Christian (Kit) been incredibly mes heureux de toute l’histoire exposée ici ».
Cowper, a student intern with the helpful to him. présenter le mem- Le fait saillant de son séjour à
Naval Museum of Halifax! Some fun bre des Gens de la la BFC Halifax a été l’expérience
Hailing from Bristol, England, Kit facts about Base de cette se- du musée lui-même (Édifice de
did his undergrad at Trinity College Kit? His family maine – Christian l’Amirauté), qui est selon lui l’un des
Dublin and now attends Saint Mary’s has no naval (Kit) Cowper, un plus beaux bâtiments qu’il a vus à
University Halifax where he is com- background, étudiant stagiaire Halifax. Kit pense que le simple fait de
pleting a Masters in History. although his au Musée naval se trouver dans ce bâtiment historique
As a student intern at the Naval Mu- father is a huge d’Halifax!! permet d’imaginer les amiraux britan-
seum, Christian is responsible for the fan of Patrick Originaire de niques regardant la mer et les divers
new display on Bruce Hewitt, a Second O’Brien’s nov- Bristol, en Angle- navires dans le port. Kit a également
World War veteran who served in the els; when his terre, Kit a fait ses adoré les personnes qu’il a rencon-
Battle of the Atlantic and on D-Day, be- father retired, études de premier trées en travaillant ici, en particulier
fore rejoining in 1952 and serving for he read all the cycle au Collège ses collègues du musée, Guy, Jenni-
20 years. Kit has been working at the twenty-some- Trinity de Dublin fer et Kyle, qui lui ont été d’une aide
museum for a month and a half and thing books et fréquente main- incroyablement précieuse.
has loved the experience. Christian in about two tenant l’Université Quelques faits amusants sur Kit?
says, “It’s been really inspiring seeing months! Anoth- St. Mary où il Sa famille n’a pas d’antécédents
all the history on show here.” er fun fact is étudie pour obte- dans la Marine, mais son père est un
The highlight of his time at CFB that Christian nir sa maîtrise en grand amateur des romans de Patrick
Halifax has been experiencing the was assigned histoire. O’Brien; lorsque son père a pris sa
museum facility (Admiralty House) to the Naval Christian Cowper. En tant qu’étudi- retraite, il a lu la vingtaine de livres
itself, which he believes is one of the Museum of CFB HALIFAX/BFC HALIFAX ant stagiaire au en deux mois environ! Autre fait amu-
most beautiful buildings that he has Halifax while he Musée naval d’Hal- sant, Christian a été affecté au Musée
seen in Halifax. Kit believes that just is on his Public ifax, Christian est naval d’Halifax pendant son cours
by being in this historical building, History course at SMU. responsable de la nouvelle exposition d’histoire publique à l’USM!
one can imagine the British admi- Thank you, Christian, for the sur Bruce Hewitt, un vétéran de la Merci, Christian, pour l’incroyable
rals staring out to sea and eyeing the amazing work you have done at the Seconde Guerre Mondiale qui a servi travail que tu as accompli au musée!
various ships in the harbour. Kit says museum. We wish you well in your durant la bataille de l’Atlantique et le Nous te souhaitons bonne chance dans
he’s also loved the people he’s met continued studies at SMU and hope jour du J, avant de s’enrôler en 1952 et la poursuite de tes études à l’USM et
while working here, especially his you enjoy your time in Halifax!! de servir pendant 20 ans! Kit travaille nous espérons que tu profiteras de ton
museum colleagues Guy, Jennifer and au musée depuis un mois et demi et a séjour à Halifax!
adoré l’expérience. Christian déclare
Raising a glass to HMCS Halifax:
Brewer supplies frigate with its own special brew
By Joanie Veitch,
Trident Staff
When Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Similar to Garrison’s Tall Ship beer, If they get the
Halifax left Halifax on March 19 to Ever Brave is an East Coast ale with go-ahead to brew
join Standing NATO Maritime Group an easygoing style. At 4.5 per cent some more, it will
1 in northern Europe, the ship’s crew ABV (alcohol by volume), it’s also rela- be sold through
had a little something extra onboard tively low in alcohol. The can design Garrison Brew-
— a hundred cases of beer brewed depicts the ship’s crest superimposed ing’s online store,
especially for them. over a stormy sea. with a dollar from
Garrison Brewing Co., one of Nova “We worked with the crew on the the purchase of
Scotia’s first craft breweries, made a design and the style… it was a fun each can going to
batch of ale called Ever Brave for the project,” Brennan said. the H&R MFRC
crew of HMCS Halifax prior to their While the original plan was for the and the many pro-
departure, with proceeds from the sale beer to be a “one-off” brew for the grams they offer in
of the beer going to the Halifax & Re- crew and their mission in support support of military
gion Military Family Resource Centre. of Operation Reassurance, NATO’s families, Brennan
The idea for a special brew came deterrence measures against Russian added.
from the ship’s company reaching out aggression, after posting about the Garrison Brew-
to Garrison, said Meg Brennan, direc- beer on their social media, Garrison is ing was started
tor of sales with Garrison Brewing, “actively pursuing” the possibility of in 1997 by Brian
adding that while Garrison regularly brewing another batch or two. Titus, now presi-
supplies beer to ship’s crews, this was “We had a ton of people reach out, dent and general
the first time they’ve been asked to wanting to buy it. It generated a lot of manager of the
brew an exclusive batch. interest from the community, as well company, Titus
“It was great to be able to show our as family and friends of those onboard was a former fleet
support for the crew as they left on the ship. It really has been incredi- diver in the Royal Cans of Ever Brave beer, brewed specially for HMCS Halifax
their mission to support NATO in the ble… it has been daily ever since the Canadian Navy. by Nova Scotia’s Garrison Brewing Co.
Baltic Region,” she said. ship sailed in March,” Brennan said. SUBMITTED
TRIDENT NEWS APRIL 18, 2022 9
Update on Military Justice System Evolution
By DND
If you Military Prosecution Service (CMPS). expert recommendations should go perfect, and that the MJS must contin-
have been The CMPS is led by the Director of a long way towards restoring public ue to evolve. For example, he acknowl-
following Military Prosecutions (DMP), Colo- confidence in the MJS. edges that there is a gap in the MJS’s
the news nel Dylan Kerr. Key among the most Col Kerr emphasizes that much ability to prosecute the CAF’s most
around the recent changes is that civilian author- work has already been done to im- senior leadership, and that this can
Canadian ities will be given precedence with prove the MJS. For example, he noted give the impression of two different
Armed Forc- respect to the investigation and prose- that the CMPS independently en- tiers of justice. Now that this has been
es (CAF) cution of sexual offences, at least until shrined victims’ rights into its policy brought to light, and with the assis-
lately, you the pending DVR is introduced and in 2018 in response to the Honour- tance of Mr. Fish’s recommendations
will prob- the final report of Madame Arbour is able Marie Deschamps’ report and in this regard, Col Kerr is confident
ably have received. the implementation of the Canadian that the MJS will evolve to address
heard about This important change responds Victims Bill of Rights in the criminal this problem. The Office of the Judge
continued specifically to an interim recommen- justice system. The pending DVR is Advocate General (OJAG) is pres-
and upcom- dation made by Madame Arbour, not expected to impose significant ently engaged in that very evolution.
Col Dylan Kerr, Director ing changes which was accepted by the Minister change to CMPS practice; rather, it Moving forward, one of Col Kerr’s
of Military Prosecutions. to the Mili- of National Defence (MND). In early will adopt the rights already respect- steadfast goals as DMP continues to
tary Justice November, Col Kerr and the Canadian ed by military prosecutors into law, be improving the transparency and
DND
System Forces Provost Marshal (CFPM), Brig- placing them on the same footing as public awareness of the MJS.
(MJS). An adier-General Simon Trudeau - each in the criminal justice system. He Determined about the need to
Act to Amend the National Defence independent actors within the MJS clarifies that Defence Team members correct misunderstandings and edu-
Act (formerly Bill C-77) is aiming at - issued a joint statement accepting have always had the right to report cate about the MJS, both within the
the continued evolution of the MJS. the recommendation and announcing allegations of sexual offences to civil- Defence Team and beyond, Col Kerr
Part of this evolution is the inclusion its interim implementation. Both Col ian authorities, and that concurrent believes that “public education is a
of the Declaration of Victims Rights Kerr and BGen Trudeau have com- jurisdiction between the military and huge and necessary part of how we
(DVR) in the National Defence Act municated that this change seeks to criminal justice systems over these move forward. No system is perfect,
(NDA), enshrining enhanced protec- improve public confidence in the MJS. offences has existed in Canada since but CAF members and Canadians
tions for victims of service offences. During a time of significant change 1998. He adds that most victims whose should feel confident in a MJS com-
More positive changes are coming, to the MJS, Col Kerr is enthusiastic cases were already proceeding with- prised of competent professionals who
and the future implementation of the to share his thoughtful perspective as in the MJS before the DMP and the are fully capable of investigating and
remaining provisions of Bill C-77 – DMP. He believes that public con- CFPM implemented Madame Arbour’s responding to allegations of criminal
shaped by the recommendations of fidence would benefit from a better recommendation have expressed a and disciplinary offences. The contin-
two former Supreme Court Justices, understanding of the system itself. desire for the case to continue within uous evolution of any justice system
the Honourable Morris Fish and the Despite a public narrative of the MJS the MJS, rather than have the matter is critical to its success, but of equal
Honourable Louise Arbour – is aligned as an archaic system that is failing proceed through the civilian criminal importance is ensuring to not conflate
with the broader CAF reformation victims, he clarifies that the MJS is courts. areas for improvement with systemic
of culture and codes of professional robust, fair and constantly evolving Col Kerr believes that this is an failure. We have an excellent system
conduct. to meet the needs of the CAF and the expression of the general trust that that is only getting better.”
Many of these changes will target Canadian public. He highlights that CAF members have in the MJS – a
CAF courts martial, the prosecution the substantial CAF efforts toward the trust that he feels is well justified. He
of which is conducted by the Canadian implementation of the independent, recognizes, however, that no system is
Change of Command for Honours and Awards
CAF Transition Group at 406 Squadron
Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group Nova Scotia/Newfoundland’s Outgoing An Honours and Awards ceremony for 406 Squadron was held at the 12 Wing Aviation
Commanding Officer, Commander Helga Budden (left), Brigadier-General Dyrald Museum on April 8. Cpl Krystel Gèlinas and Corporal Jonathan Vincent were each
Cross (centre), and Incoming Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Ross Bonnell, presented with a Lynx of the Quarter award by Lieutenant Colonel David Ferris and
prepare to sign certificates during a Change of Command Ceremony held at the Juno Chief Warrant Officer Charles Paquette. Visit Trident online for the full set of photos
Tower Bridge on April 7. and recipients from the ceremony.
CPL KUZMA CPL MITCHELL PAQUETTE
10 TRIDENT NEWS APRIL 18, 2022
Unique fundraiser celebrates Indigenous peoples
By Peter Mallet,
The Lookout
A naval officer has launched a culture and life,” says Lt(N) O’Rourke. enous issues.”
unique fundraiser that educates par- “They can range from cleaning up a Monies raised through
ticipants from around the world about public park or beach, participating Tortoise Tasks will support
Canadian Indigenous issues, culture, in a smudging ceremony, buying projects to establish clean
and art. rechargeable batteries, or visiting a drinking water on reserves,
Lt(N) Kassandra O’Rourke and their totem pole.” opportunities for Indigenous
wife Eleni O’Rourke founded Tortoise The 215 tasks were chosen to honour youth, and organizations
Tasks last year through their charita- the number of children whose remains that support people impacted
ble small business Kaskata Key. were discovered buried at a former by the trauma of residential
Tortoise Tasks is an initiative they residential school in Kamloops, B.C. schools.
set up with a portion of the proceeds Lt(N) O’Rourke’s mother is a mem- Cost to take part in the
going to the National Defence Work- ber of the Skatin Nations. Their fundraiser are $10 for indi-
place Charitable Campaigns at CFB biological grandmother Leona August, viduals or $25 for a group.
Esquimalt, Canadian Forces Recruit- whom they never knew, went to a res- Everyone will be entered
ing Centre Pacific in Vancouver, and, idential school and died before the age into a draw for a Grand Prize
hopefully, bases nation-wide as people of 20. The unfolding residential school vacation to Tigh Na Mara
can participate from any community. tragedy has become a watershed mo- Resort & Spa to be drawn on
Once registered, participants select ment in education and understanding 15 December.
from 215 tasks – ranging from activi- about Indigenous people for many For more information on
ties, adventures, and even quests, all Canadians, they say. how to get involved visit
with an Indigenous and environmen- “I have a lot of friends and co-work- https://turtleislandnft.
tal theme. ers who express their shame for not squarespace.com/tasks (dis-
“Tortoise Tasks can involve any- knowing more about our [Indigenous] count code is: NDWCC).
thing from adventure, learning, tran- histories and wanting to know how
quility, or curiosity into Aboriginal they could help when it came to Indig-
Une collecte de fonds unique pour Lt(N) Kassandra O’Rourke (right) with their wife
Eleni O’Rourke and their mother and father.
célébrer les peuples autochtones La Ltv Kassandra O’Rourke (à droite) et son épouse
Eleni O’Rourke, sa mère et son père.
Par Peter Mallet,
The Lookout SUBMITTED / SOUMIS
Une officière de la marine a lancé communauté. Colombie-Britannique. jets visant à assurer un approvi-
une collecte de fonds unique en son Une fois inscrits, les participants La mère de la Ltv O’Rourke est sionnement en eau potable dans les
genre, qui vise à sensibiliser les par- choisissent parmi les 215 tâches – membre des Nations Skatin. Leur réserves, à offrir des occasions aux
ticipants du monde entier aux ques- activités, aventures et même quêtes – grand-mère biologique, Leona Au- jeunes autochtones et à soutenir les
tions, à la culture et à l’art autoch- qui ont toutes un thème autochtone et gust, qu’elles n’ont jamais connue, a organisations qui aident les personnes
tones canadiens. environnemental. fréquenté un pensionnat et est morte touchées par le traumatisme des pen-
La Ltv Kassandra O’Rourke et sa « Les Tortoise Tasks peuvent com- avant l’âge de 20 ans. Selon elles, le sionnats.
femme Eleni O’Rourke ont fondé prendre n’importe quoi, que ce soit déroulement de la tragédie des pen- Le coût de la participation à la
Tortoise Tasks l’année dernière par le l’aventure, l’apprentissage, la tran- sionnats est devenu un moment décisif collecte de fonds est de 10 $ pour une
biais de leur petite entreprise carita- quillité ou la curiosité dans la culture dans l’éducation et la compréhension personne ou de 25 $ pour un groupe.
tive Kaskata Key. et la vie autochtones », explique la Ltv des peuples autochtones pour de nom- Tout le monde participera au tirage
Tortoise Tasks est une initiative O’Rourke. « Elles peuvent aller du net- breux Canadiens. au sort du grand prix d’un forfait de
qu’ils ont mise sur pied et dont une toyage d’un parc public ou d’une plage « J’ai beaucoup d’amis et de vacances au Tigh Na Mara Resort &
partie des recettes est versée aux à la participation à une cérémonie de collègues qui expriment leur honte Spa, qui aura lieu le 15 décembre.
campagnes de charité en milieu de tra- purification par la fumée, en passant de ne pas en savoir plus sur notre Pour obtenir plus d’informations
vail de la Défense nationale à la BFC par l’achat de piles rechargeables ou la histoire [autochtone] et qui veulent sur la façon de participer, visitez
Esquimalt, au Centre de recrutement visite d’un totem. » savoir comment ils peuvent aider le site Web https://turtleislandnft.
des Forces canadiennes Pacifique à Les 215 tâches ont été choisies pour quand il s’agit de questions autoch- squarespace.com/tasks (le code de
Vancouver et, espérons-le, aux bases honorer le nombre d’enfants dont les tones. » réduction est : NDWCC).
de tout le pays, car les gens peuvent restes ont été découverts enterrés dans Les fonds recueillis par Tortoise
participer à partir de n’importe quelle un ancien pensionnat de Kamloops, en Tasks serviront à financer des pro-
Happy 75th,
HMCS Scotian!
The ship’s company of the stone frigate HMCS Scotian, Halifax’s Naval Reserve Divi-
sion, formed up for a photograph on March 30 ahead of their upcoming 75th anniver-
sary celebrations. Scotian will hold a gala dinner for current and former members at
the Delta Halifax Hotel on April 23.
S2 TAYLOR CONGDONTRIDENT NEWS APRIL 18, 2022 11
Sports & Fitness
Halifax Mariners return to the ice at Vince Ryan
Memorial Hockey Tournament
By Capt Dawn Macauley
The last Canadian Armed Forces went for a picturesque shoreline objectives that led to the victory. We end that was left unanswered. It was a
Women’s Hockey National Champi- hike. The salty air and cool sea breeze grew stronger as a team through posi- tough defeat, but it was also an ex-
onship game was played on March 13, brought life to our team spirit and tive reinforcement, accountability and tremely positive learning experience
2020; just as the COVID-19 pandemic helped to clear our minds while prepar- self-discipline. This is the character for our team.
was arriving in Canada. This point in ing for the weekend of competition. It that will be crucial to the future mani- Looking ahead, we are focused on the
history has impacted countless aspects was a fitting beginning to a weekend festation of a winning team. development of the Women’s hock-
of our lives, including putting a pause of social, mental and physical wellness The third round robin game was ey program in the Canadian Armed
on social connectedness and involve- that was long overdue. the biggest challenge of the weekend. Forces and the rejuvenation of orga-
ment in physical activity with team We spent the weekend improving Our opponents were skilled and quick. nizational wellness through sport. By
sports. Sports and physical activity on-ice and off-ice skills. Since there Bumps, bruises and sore muscles from encouraging new members to join the
boosts fitness, mood and cognitive are no ranks in hockey, many players the physical requirements of the sport team, we will be spreading the love of
function. While it was essential to re- stepped up into roles that they had forced each individual to dig deep with- sport and fitness along with the devel-
duce close contacts in order to stop the never performed before and it ampli- in themselves to overcome the pain and opment of long lasting friendships and
spread of the virus, halting team sports fied their individual confidence. Two adversity. We displayed grit through professional skills that are uniquely en-
has created a host of new problems players, Angelina Bertrand & Alexis out, skating and outshooting the other hanced through team sports. The next
related to the deterioration of physical, Brewer, scored their first goals during team. We showed incredible sports- time there is a CAF Women’s National
emotional and mental wellness within competitive Mariners hockey! The manship, class and cohesion through- Championship, you can bet that there
our organization and society at large. young athletes began to recognize their out the game. Unfortunately, we gave will be representation from the Halifax
The time has come to start rebuilding potential for improvement and leader- up a short handed goal towards the Mariner’s Women’s base team.
our individual and collective wellness ship. I saw the
through sport participation. effectiveness of
The Halifax Mariners Women’s my teammates
and Men’s base hockey teams recent- embracing their
ly participated in one of the largest roles on the
recreational adult hockey tournaments team in order
in the world; the Vince Ryan Memorial to achieve our
Hockey Tournament in Sydney, Nova ultimate goals.
Scotia. As a member of the Women’s We lost our
base team, I was thrilled to join the first game in the
team for our first hockey trip away tournament, but
since before the pandemic. Normally, bounced back
at this time of year, we would all be pre- by winning
paring to battle other military teams our second. We
in the Atlantic Region in order to win employed our
the prize of attending the CAF National strengths and
Championship. These tournaments re- adjusted our
quire physical fitness and strength, but strategies in
also serve as opportunities to create order to achieve
bonds, deep friendships and healthy personal and
acquaintances within the CAF. Partici- team success.
pating in sport also develops resilience, We emphasized
leadership skills and competitiveness, the importance
which are skills that transfer nicely of battling for
into a military setting. Though the CAF rebounds in
Regional and National tournaments front of the net
are still on pause, the members of these and holding
teams took to the ice to represent them- the blue line in
selves, their teammates, their units both offensive
and the organization as a whole. The and defensive
focus was on rebuilding team unity and zones. Our
individual wellbeing through a balance competitive- Members of the Halifax Mariners Women’s Hockey Team are pictured at the recent Vince Ryan Memorial
of relaxed fun and intense competitive- ness and drive Hockey Tournament in Sydney, NS..
ness. was unearthed
In preparation for the first game of and we accom- SUBMITTED
the tournament, our Women’s team plished specificYou can also read
