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Monday February 7, 2022 Volume 56, Issue 03
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En route to Operation Projection
HMCS Goose Bay is seen in the port of St.
George’s Harbour, Bermuda on January 23.
The ship arrived alongside HMCS Moncton for
a planned stop before continuing on to West
Africa to participate in training and outreach
activities as part of Operation Projection.
CPL JACYLN BUELL
2 TRIDENT NEWS FEBRUARY 7, 2022
African Nova Scotian flag Gens de la
On February 1, 2022, for the first
time, the African Nova Scotian flag
The design in the middle of the flag is
Wendy Wilson’s stylized adaption of BFC Halifax:
Michel Poulin
was raised at CFB Halifax headquar- Sankofa, an ancient Adinkra symbol
ters during morning colours to mark conceived in West Africa, which sig-
the start of African Heritage Month in nifies the importance of bringing past
Nova Scotia and Black History Month knowledge to the present.
in Canada. The African Nova Scotian Many thanks to the Base Chief’s Par BFC Halifax
flag is very new, officially unveiled team and MARLANT Defence Visible
last year on February 15, 2021 outside Minority Advisory Group (DVMAG) Michel est né dans la banlieue de Québec.
can Heritage Month in Nova Sco- Il s’est joint à la Marine royale canadienne
of the Black Cultural Centre for Nova civilian co-chair Rene Gannon for tia: https://www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/
Scotia in Cherry Brook, N.S. Designed working to ensure this important flag (#MRC) en 1982. Pendant vingt-sept ans et
wp/home/ demi, il a occupé le poste de technicien de
by visual designer Wendy Wilson, the was raised this year. Our Base family For more information on Black His-
flag showcases several colours that is honoured to join with Nova Scotians coque. Michel Poulin a pris sa retraite de
tory Month in Canada: https://www. la Marine en 2009. Par la suite, il a accepté
have different symbolization: red is for and Canadians in celebration of the canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/cam-
the blood and sacrifice, gold is for the rich legacy of Black Canadians and un poste d’officier de la sécurité et de l’envi-
paigns/black-history-month.html ronnement à l’installation de maintenance de
cultural richness, green for fertility communities CFB HALIFAX
and growth, and black for the people. For more information in Afri- la Flotte (IMF) Cape Scott, où il s’est occupé
de divers programmes de sécurité.
En plus de ses fonctions habituelles, Michel
Drapeau des Afro-Néo-Écossais est devenu conseiller du Programme d’aide
aux employés* (PAE) auprès des pairs en
2015 et ne l’a jamais regretté. À ce titre, il
Le 1er février 2022, et pour la et la croissance, et le noir, le peuple. Le contribue au bien-être de ces collègues en
première fois, le drapeau des Af- dessin au centre du drapeau est l’ad- les aidant à s’orienter parmi les différentes
ro-Néo-Écossais a été hissé au quartier aptation stylisée par Wendy Wilson du ressources. Le désir de Michel de se joindre
général de la BFC Halifax pendant Sankofa, un ancien symbole Adinkra au PAE a été inspiré par Annette Scott, une
la cérémonie des couleurs matinale conçu en Afrique occidentale, qui employée de l’IMF Cape Scott, aujourd’hui
pour marquer le début du Mois du souligne l’importance de transmettre à la retraite, qui faisait partie de l’équipe du
patrimoine africain en Nouvelle-Écosse les connaissances du passé au présent. PAE à ses débuts.
et du Mois de l’histoire des Noirs Un grand merci à l’équipe du Michel est l’un des deux seuls conseillers
au Canada. Le drapeau des Af- premier maître de la base et au bilingues du PAE auprès des pairs dans la
ro-Néo-Écossais est très récent. Il a été coprésident civil du Groupe con- région de l’Atlantique et il considère qu’il
officiellement dévoilé l’année dernière, sultatif des minorités visibles de la s’agit d’une occasion enrichissante d’aider
le 15 février 2021, à l’extérieur du Black Défense (GCMVD) des FMAR(A), Pour en savoir davantage sur le une personne en difficulté à avancer dans sa
Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia, à René Gannon, pour avoir œuvré afin Mois du patrimoine africain : https:// vie. Son conseil aux personnes qui éprouvent
Cherry Brook (N.-É.). Conçu par la que cet important drapeau soit hissé www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/wp/home/ des difficultés? N’hésitez pas à demander de
conceptrice visuelle Wendy Wilson, le cette année. La famille de la base est Pour en savoir davantage sur le l’aide. Les services du PAE sont confidentiels.
drapeau arbore plusieurs couleurs qui honorée de se joindre aux Néo-Écossais Mois de l’histoire des Noirs au Canada Holly Scothorn, coordonnatrice locale du
ont des symboles différents : le rouge et aux Canadiens pour célébrer le riche : https://www.canada.ca/en/canadi- PAE, estime que Michel joue un rôle détermi-
représente le sang et le sacrifice, l’or, héritage des Canadiens noirs et de an-heritage/campaigns/black-histo- nant dans le succès continu du programme
la richesse culturelle, le vert, la fertilité leurs communautés. ry-month.html dans la région de l’Atlantique, car il est l’un
BFC HALIFAX des rares conseillers locaux auprès des pairs
à occuper un poste essentiel sur le terrain
pendant la pandémie. Avant le début de la
Face of Base: Michel Poulin
pandémie en 2020, il a pris en charge l’élabo-
ration de l’initiative du PAE #BellCause pour
la cause, en coordonnant la production de
By CFB Halifax cabines téléphoniques personnalisées dans
le cadre de la campagne #BellCause pour
Michel was born on gram since it first started. Talk phone booths, which provides free and confi- la cause de la #BFCHalifax, qui sont depuis
the outskirts of Quebec Michel is one of the only have since been used dential help and support utilisées à des fins de promotion et de sensi-
City. He joined the Royal two bilingual EAP Peer yearly for promotion and to Defence Team mem- bilisation.
Canadian Navy #RCN in Advisors in the Atlantic awareness. bers and their immediate Un fait amusant que peu de gens connais-
1982 where he served for region and views this as a A fun fact not many family members when sent à propos de Michel Poulin, c’est que
twenty-seven and a half rewarding opportunity to people know about Michel experiencing personal or bien qu’il soit connu comme étant strict, il
years as a Hull Tech- help someone struggling Poulin, is although he is professional issues affect- peut devenir un vrai bouffon quand le besoin
nician. Michel Poulin move forward with their known as a strict person, ing their mental health s’en fait sentir. Il est connu comme étant un
retired from the Navy in life. His advice to those he can become goofy when and well-being. To access protecteur depuis ses débuts dans la Marine
2009 after which he accept- who are struggling? Do not the need arises. He has any of the many services et s’adapte à tous les rôles qu’il doit jouer.
ed a position as a Safety hesitate to ask for help. been known as a protector and programs please visit Michel aime la marche, la randonnée, le
& Environment Officer at EAP services are confiden- from his early days in the the Defence Team Mental kayak, la pêche à la truite et profiter de la na-
FMF Cape Scott, taking tial. Navy and adapts to any Health and Wellness page. ture. La meilleure façon pour Michel de pren-
care of various safety Holly Scothorn, local role he needs to play. dre soin de sa santé mentale est de passer du
programs. EAP Coordinator, consid- Michel enjoys walking, temps avec ses amis et sa famille, surtout ses
On top of his normal ers Michel to be instru- hiking, kayaking, trout enfants.
duties, Michel became an mental in the continued fishing and enjoying na- Merci, Michel, d’être un atout si important
Employee Assistance Pro- success of the program ture. The most important pour l’équipe du PAE et pour toute la commu-
gram* (EAP) Peer Advisor in the Atlantic Region, way Michel takes care of nauté de la Défense!
in 2015 and hasn’t looked as he is one of the limited his mental health is by *Le Programme d’aide aux employés (PAE)
back. In this role, he local Peer Advisors who spending time with friends du MDN offre, gratuitement et de façon confi-
contributes to the well-be- is an essential worker on and family, especially his dentielle, une aide et du soutien aux membres
ing of his colleagues by the ground during this children. de l’Équipe de la Défense ainsi qu’aux mem-
helping them navigate pandemic. Prior to the Thank you, Michel, for bres de leur famille immédiate qui vivent
through different resourc- pandemic in 2020, he took being such an important des problèmes dans leur vie personnelle
es. Michel was inspired to on the development of asset to the EAP team and ou professionnelle ayant une incidence sur
join EAP by now-retired the EAP #BellLetsTalk to our entire Defence com- leur santé mentale et leur mieux-être. Pour
FMF Cape Scott employee initiative by coordinating munity! accéder à l’un de nos nombreux services et
Annette Scott, who had the production of custom *The DND Employee Michel Poulin programmes, consultez la page « Santé men-
been part of the EAP pro- #CFBHalifax Bell Let’s Assistance Program (EAP) SUBMITTED/SOUMIS tale et bien-être de l’Équipe de la Défense ».
TRIDENT NEWS FEBRUARY 7, 2022 3
A Change of Command ceremony for HMCS Harry DeWolf was held on January 21.
12 Wing marks
From left, incoming Commanding Officer Cdr Geoff Simpson, Canadian Fleet Atlantic
Deputy Commander Capt(N) Sheldon Gillis, and outgoing Commanding Officer Cdr
Corey Gleason. The ceremony was held in accordance with all COVID-19 restrictions,
with family, friends and shipmates tuning in to watch online.
Outgoing CO reflects
FORMATION IMAGING SERVICES
birthday for
on 7 years with Logistics Branch
HMCS Harry DeWolf Col Patrick MacNamara (left), 12 Wing Shearwater Wing Commander, Cpl Harold
Daniels, Avr Samantha Robichaud, and Wing Chief Warrant Officer CWO Bruno
Poirier (right) raise the Royal Canadian Logistics Services flag in celebration of the
By Ryan Melanson, branch’s 54th birthday in Shearwater, Nova Scotia, on February 1, 2021.
Trident Staff CPL OLIVIA MAINVILLE
When Cdr Corey Gleason was first Capt(N) Sheldon Gillis, Deputy Com-
asked to take on the appointment as mander of Canadian Fleet Atlantic,
the first Commanding Officer of the who thanked Cdr Gleason for his work
Royal Canadian Navy’s first Arctic and and welcomed his successor, Cdr Geoff
Offshore Patrol Vessel, he was warned Simpson, to his new role. Capt(N) Gillis
it wouldn’t be a quick job. He could be noted he’s known Cdr Simpson person-
leading the unit for as long as five years. ally for more than 20 years, and said
“In fact, I spent the next seven years he has no doubts his leadership will do
without my feet touching the ground, “Hard Over Harry” proud, recalling
and now I’m finally coming in for a the nickname of the ship’s namesake,
landing,” he said, during a Change of VAdm Harry DeWolf.
Command for HMCS Harry DeWolf on As he steps into the job, Cdr Simpson
January 21. said he’s already been able to spend
Cdr Gleason took command of Harry time with Harry DeWolf’s crew, and ex-
DeWolf before steel was even cut on pressed gratitude for the chance to work
the ship itself, and stayed with the job with an already-accomplished team on
through to its delivery to the Navy, sea an exciting new platform. Cdr Simpson
trials, commissioning, and first deploy- is also being given the rare opportunity
ments in 2020. He also played a major to have a second command of a major
role in developing the policies and warship, as he just recently led the
procedures that now guide the future of efforts to bring HMCS Montreal back to
arctic naval service in Canada. fighting shape as that ship’s Command-
He said some of the biggest points of ing Officer up until summer 2021.
pride come from witnessing the accom- “I’m ecstatic to be working with you
plishments of the crew, particularly over the coming months,” he said to
as years of planning culminated in the his new crew, while also thanking the
reality of the ship conducting successful MARLANT command team for the vote
operations around the world. of confidence, and Cdr Gleason for the
“I witnessed the steadfast determina- support and mentorship as he comes on
tion of every single person involved in board.
building up the ship. From scheduling “I’m so grateful for everything Corey
and programming, training and de- has done, and I’m grateful that he’ll get
velopment, the list could go on and on. to continue mentoring me along the
They’ve all done their very best to help way,” he said, referencing Cdr Glea-
meet my mission objectives,” he said. son’s next job, which will focus on small
“We’ve announced loud and clear. patrol vessels as part of the Sea Train-
The Royal Canadian Navy can operate ing group.
anywhere the government needs us to… It’s expected that Cdr Simpson will
I can’t wait to see what Harry DeWolf take Harry DeWolf back to sea for de-
does next.” ployments to the Arctic and to Opera-
The ceremony was presided over by tion Caribbe later in 2022.
4 TRIDENT NEWS FEBRUARY 7, 2022
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Canada’s only surviving quadruple
Editor: Ryan Melanson
amputee of the First World War
ryan.melanson@psphalifax.ca By The War Amps
902-721-8662
Reporter: Joanie Veitch As February marks Black
joanie.veitch@psphalifax.ca History Month, The War Amps
902-721-8624 is paying tribute to Ethelbert
Editorial Advisor: Margaret Conway “Curley” Christian (1883-1954),
margaret.conway@forces.gc.ca one of the Association’s found-
902-721-0560 ing members who was believed
Editorial Advisor: Ariane Guay-Jadah to have been the only surviving
Ariane.Guay-Jadah@forces.gc.ca quadruple amputee of the First
902-721-8341 World War.
Christian lived in Manitoba
www.tridentnewspaper.com and served with the 78th Bat-
Trident is an authorized military publication distributed talion (Winnipeg Grenadiers).
across Canada and throughout the world every second During the Battle of Vimy
Monday, and is published with the permission of Rear
Admiral Brian Santarpia, Commander, Joint Task Force Ridge, he was wounded when
Atlantic. The Editor reserves the right to edit, condense
or reject copy, photographs or advertising to achieve the
heavy shelling buried him in a
aims of a service newspaper as defined by the Interim trench. With debris crushing all
Canadian Forces Newspapers Policy dated April 11,
2005. Deadline for copy and advertising is 10 a.m., 11
four of his limbs, he lay on the
business days prior to the publication date. Material must battlefield for two days before
be accompanied by the contributor’s name, address and
phone number. Opinions and advertisements printed
being found close to death. Two
in Trident are those of the individual contributor or stretcher bearers were struck
advertiser and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or
endorsements of the DND, the Editor or the Publisher. and killed by shells while carry-
ing Christian off the battlefield,
Le Trident est une publication militaire autorisée par le
contre-amiral Brian Santarpia, Commandant la force but he again survived.
opérationnelle interarmées de l‘Atlantique, qui est Later, in a French hospital,
distribuée partout au Canada et outremer les lundis
toutes les quinzaines. Le rédacteur en chef se réserve gangrene set in and both of his
le droit de modifier, de condenser ou de rejeter les
articles, photographies ou annonces publicitaires
arms and legs had to be ampu-
jugées contraires aux objectifs d’un journal militaire tated.
selon la définition donnée à politique temporaire des
journaux des forces canadiennes. L’heure de tombée des
While Christian was recover-
annonces publi- citaires ou des articles est fixée à 1000 ing at Christie Street Veterans
le jeudi précédant la semaine de publication. Les textes
peuvent être soumis en français ou en anglais; ils doivent
Hospital in Toronto, he met
indiquer le nom, l’adresse et le numéro de téléphone du his future wife, Cleo MacPher- Left photo: Ethelbert “Curley” Christian. Right photo:
collaborateur. Les opinions et les annonces publicitaires
son, who was a volunteer aid. War Amps Rob Larman and Tiffany Ross, a member of
imprimées par le Trident sont celles des collaborateurs et
agents publicitaires et non nécessairement celles de la MacPherson noted that it was the War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program laid
rédaction, du MDN ou de l’éditeur. a rose at the grave of Ethelbert “Curley” Christian, at
costly for the government to
Courier address: keep Christian at the hospital Toronto’s Prospect Cemetery.
Canadian Forces Base Halifax
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Halifax, N.S. would be a full-time job which gone. They’re diffident, bashful,
B3K 5X5
meant she would be unable to frightened. You can never know the
work. misery they suffer mentally as well
The hospital director appealed as physically. At [The War Amps]
that vanishes. We’re all among
Key Tags Help Kids!
to the Canadian government on Key tags protect your keys and support
the Christians’ behalf, which led our own kind. We boost each other
mentally and we learn things phys- child amputees, providing them with
to the creation of the Attendance
Allowance, a supplement to full ically.” artificial limbs and much more.
time caregivers of wounded Today, The War Amps continues
veterans. This benefit still exists to serve veteran amputees, and all
today. Canadian amputees, including chil-
Christian was also one of the dren. Rob Larman, a director with
founding members of The War the Association and a leg amputee
Amps, an organization started himself said, “Curley Christian con-
more than 100 years ago by am- tinues to have a legendary status in
putee veterans returning from The War Amps for how he overcame
Naval Reserve the First World War to bring
together, support and fight the
his amputations, particularly at a
time when disability was very much
a hidden and taboo subject.”
National battles for amputee veterans.
It was these First World War Christian returned to Vimy in
1936 with his fellow war amputees
Diving
veterans who welcomed the new
contingent of amputees fol- for the unveiling of the Vimy Ridge
lowing the Second World War, Memorial.
Exercise helping them adapt to their new
reality and sharing all that they
He passed away in 1954, and in
Toronto reporter Gregory Clark’s
Nikan
MS Dean Wilson (left) and S1 Ales- had learned. eulogy of Christian, he said, “After
sandra Leake exit the water upon Many members of The War the Vimy battle, Curley Christian
completion of diving operations Amps considered Christian an lived 37 years a happy man, going
during a Naval Reserve National inspiration to all amputees and to the races, playing gin rummy, Order yours
attending meetings, speaking and
Dive Exercise in Comox, British were quick to think, “If Curley
standing forth for his Comrades, an
online – free.
Columbia on January 28. Naval can do it, I can!”
Reserve divers from across the coun- “When you are surrounded by inspiration to all those with lesser
try came together for the week-long others who are accomplishing fates who might grieve for them-
exercise. things, it stimulates you to try,” selves. Curley never grieved. There
S1 VALERIE LECLAIR said Christian. “Today, there was enough of him left to be a man
among men.” 1 800 250-3030 • waramps.ca
are young fellows coming back
TRIDENT NEWS FEBRUARY 7, 2022 5
Family Meetings – Ideas, Agendas,
and Tips (Virtual)
Family life can seem chaotic at times.
We want to share with you the keys to
a successful and happy family with the
implementation of family meetings.
These meetings can help reduce stress,
increase solidarity and incorporate
important values but also can be fun,
productive and meaningful. Join us to
help develop your family meeting agen-
da and look at goals that are important
for your family
Date: Monday, February 7, 2022
Time: 7 – 8pm
Location: Virtual – Zoom
Register: Click here
Deadline to register: Friday, February
4, 2022
Deployment Live Chat (Virtual)
Social distancing doesn’t mean we
can’t be social from a distance. Make a
cup of tea and settle in virtually with
the deployment team, and other family
members whose loved ones are on a
deployment. It’s free to join and all are
welcome.
Date: Alternating Wednesdays. This
month: February 2, 2022 & February 16,
2022
Time: 8 – 9pm
Location: Virtual – Zoom
Register: Click here
Deadline to register: Wednesday, Feb-
ruary 16, 2022
LCdr Richard Decker CD and CPO2 Kevin Williams from the Canadian Forces Maritime Warfare Centre (CFMWC) present a cheque
Preparing for a Posting: Education
for Op Dasher to Shelley Hopkins, executive director of the H&R MFRC, and Christine Van Kooten, Intake & Caseload Coordinator
and Expertise (Virtual)
at the H&R MFRC.
Are you getting posted in 2022? Won-
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A thank you to donors
ly to begin, even if you don’t have your
posting message yet! No matter where or
when you are posted this is the session
for you.
who supported Op Dasher
Is your priority healthcare, housing,
civilian employment, understanding
the BGRS system, or something else?
Nancy and Andrée will provide local and
national info on these and other topics.
By Sarah-Jean Mannette,
They will also send along helpful re-
H&R MFRC sources and tools after the session. Have
a question? This is your time to ask!
On behalf of the Halifax & Region executive director of the H&R MFRC. bers, Veterans, and their families can
Unable to join us live for this free
Military Family Resource Centre We would like to acknowledge access mental health & well-being
session? We invite you to still register so
(H&R MFRC), we would like to extend donors who generously supported services, such as counselling, short
that you can receive a link to the record-
our sincere appreciation and heartfelt Op Dasher. In addition to receiving a term accommodations and family
ed session, as well as additional informa-
thank you to the generous donors of number of personal donations from care assistance services, francophone
tion that will come in handy.
our holiday Op Dasher program. The the community, we also received funds services, Veteran support, parenting
Please note: the session will be pre-
program supports families coping from the following: and peer support programs, career
sented in English, and Francophone
with additional stressors during the • Support Our Troops counselling for spouses/partners,
support will be available.
holiday season. Although the number • The Royal Canadian Naval support for families experiencing a de-
Date: Thursday, February 17, 2022
of Canadian Armed Forces families Benevolent Fund ployment or work-related separation,
Time: 8 – 9pm (AST)
accessing this service fluctuates from • Canadian Forces Maritime and community navigation. Engage-
Location: Virtual – Zoom
year to year, based on the feedback we Warfare Centre ment with the H&R MFRC also means
Register: Click here
heard from families, we know it made • HMCS St. John’s opportunities for families to connect
Deadline to register: Wednesday, Feb-
a significant difference for those who • KIN Club of Halifax with others who share the common
ruary 16, 2022
participated in the program: • 5th Canadian Division experience of military life.
Among Us For Youth (Virtual)
“I just want to thank you for the • Formation Chaplains If you have any questions about Op
Who can you trust when everyone is
help, I can’t say how much it means to • The Office of the Judge Dasher or wish to inquire about other
against one another? Join us online for
me.” – Program Recipient Advocate General services available at the H&R MFRC,
a night of tasks, betrayal and fun as we
“Great program, very helpful for my (Atlantic Region) please reach out to us at 902-427-7788.
play Among Us, using the Discord plat-
family.” – Program Recipient In addition to the difference Op New Programs in February
form. Register today online to reserve
“We are very thankful for any and Dasher makes for the holidays, fami- For the time-being, we are only
your spot!
all assistance.” – Program Recipient lies get connected to the H&R MFRC’s offering virtual programs. We hope
Date: Thursday, February 17, 2022
As the H&R MFRC is a charity, Op vast range of supports and services. At to return to in-person programming
Time: 6 – 8pm
Dasher is an initiative funded exclu- the H&R MFRC we recognize that each soon, which we will do when it is safe
Location: Virtual – Discord Server
sively by donors. “We understand that family has their own unique situation, and healthy for participants and staff.
Register: Click here
the holiday season is an important so we take a family centred approach Until then, check out some virtual
Deadline to register: Wednesday, Feb-
time of year for many charities, and to support. We tailor our services programs below. For a full schedule,
ruary 16, 2022
we truly appreciate donors who chose to address the unique challenges of please visit our calendar. Looking for
to support the H&R MFRC and their military life: relocation, work-related something else? Check out our You-
local military and Veteran family absences, and transitions. Although Tube channel for previously recorded
community,” says Shelley Hopkins, not an exhaustive list, military mem- programs.
6 TRIDENT NEWS FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Staying sharp at sea:
HMC ships train in the Atlantic
Members of HMCS Montreal’s embarked Helicopter Air
Detachment help get the CH-148 Cyclone helicopter ready
on the flight deck.
S1 SAIF MORSY
Deck Officer Lt(N) Gill Herlinger (left), Commanding
Officer LCdr Amanda Jayne (center), and Operations
Officer Lt(N) Emilie Bechard (right) oversee an ammuni-
tion transfer conducted by MV Asterix to HMCS Montreal
Members from HMCS Montreal participate in a naval boarding party training exercise with MV Asterix. during their sail across the Atlantic Ocean on January 30.
CPL BRADEN TRUDEAU
CPL BRADEN TRUDEAU
Rounds can be seen hitting the water as crew from HMC ships Goose Bay and
Moncton conduct their live fire exercise on January 25.
CPL JACLYN BUELL
Prior to returning to sea, S2 B.F. Choong and S1 Matthew McKay from HMCS Moncton S2 Brittany Wiseman conducts a live fire exercise with the Browning M2 Heavy
inspect the Hammerhead Unmanned Target System while docked in St. George’s Har- Machine Gun aboard HMCS Moncton in the Atlantic Ocean on January 25 as the
bour, Bermuda on January 23. ship makes its way to West Africa as part of Operation Projection.
CPL JACLYN BUELL CPL JACLYN BUELL
TRIDENT NEWS FEBRUARY 7, 2022 7
“The military sees value in me being here,
because of who I am, inside and out.”
Rabbi Glogauer said the entire experience
has been a real eye-opener, helping him better
comprehend what deploying means for the
RCN’s sailors and their families and loved ones
back home.
The Rabbi said that leading up to deploy-
ment he gained an understanding for that
feeling where family members start to distance
themselves a little bit, almost like a protective
instinct, before the deployment. “I did notice I
was distancing myself a little bit beforehand,
too,” he said.
He also realized that during the deployment a
lot of the physical, mental and financial bur-
dens were placed on his wife in taking care of
their family.
Then there’s the challenge of communication.
“Being cut off from family is really hard,”
said the Chaplain.
Rabbi Glogauer spoke about the longest leg of
Winnipeg’s deployment -- 24 days without ports
and mail, and challenging communications
with Wi-Fi.
“You begin to understand the stress that peo-
ple start to have. That’s a huge strain.”
Maintaining his own relationships from afar
helped the Rabbi learn more about what others
on board were experiencing.
“My first grandchild turned one in Novem-
ber during the deployment. And for most of his
milestones, my family could go and visit, but
I couldn’t … so that feeling gave me a much
better understanding of what our members are
feeling while separated from their loved ones.”
And while time alone on ship can be a stress-
Capt Glogauer was the first Jewish Rabbi to deploy on board a Royal Canadian Navy ship, which was HMCS Winnipeg or for some, for others it represents an oppor-
during Operations Neon and Projection. tunity for personal growth, to work on their
relationship skills and to do things for their
Le capitaine Glogauer a été le premier rabbin juif a être déployé à bord d’un navire de la Marine royale canadienne, le friends or loved ones.
NCSM Winnipeg dans le cadre des opérations Neon et Projection. One evening in the wardroom, the Rabbi and
S1/MAT 1 VALERIE LECLAIR
a few others noticed another sailor was crochet-
ing. About three or four sailors joined in and
First Rabbi deploys in RCN
started crocheting together once a week.
“I started to crochet something for my grand-
son. I learned a new skill here because of the
amazing variety of people and the desire for
ship to better understand
personal connections.”
As one of the other members spoke Spanish,
some sailors started to speak Spanish, too, to
improve their language skills. Another sailor
challenges sailors face
was an experienced guitar player. There were a
couple of extra guitars on board, so people start-
ed jamming together to improve their playing.
One modification he made was the name and
By RCN format of the regular Sunday meetings, tra-
ditionally led by a priest or pastor and called
Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Winnipeg’s daily to keep a pulse on the crew, and checked in with “Church Services”. The Rabbi changed the
Chaplain made a bit of history during the ship’s recent those he noticed might be feeling down. name to Sunday Services. The format became
deployment on Operations Neon and Projection in the “It’s not about me and where I am coming from,” he an open discussion group focused on topics rele-
Indo-Pacific. Captain (Capt) Rabbi Dr. Noteh Glogauer says of his approach to counseling sailors. “It’s about vant to the members aboard, such as leadership
was the first Jewish Rabbi to deploy in a Royal Canadi- having empathy.” in confrontational situations, building resilien-
an Navy (RCN) warship. Empathy is about making a real emotional connec- cy, and developing purpose in life, to name a
While Capt Glogauer got to participate in the excite- tion, says the Rabbi. It is the ability to understand the few.
ment of Ops Neon and Projection, including the occa- challenge that the person is experiencing, validate It’s more about the feeling of connectedness
sional helicopter flight, the main reason the husband, their feelings, and to walk with them so they know that to others rather than preaching, said the Rabbi.
father and grandfather requested to deploy was to bet- there’s genuine support to help them work through the “The bond of collegiality where the value is in
ter understand the challenges sailors face first hand. issue. teamwork, strength in unity and relationships,
As the ship Chaplain, Capt Glogauer was the one “There is nothing more important than providing a that’s what fosters purpose in life.”
many on board turned to for support with their most safe environment where someone feels supported and “I asked members: for what do they want to
personal issues. not judged.” be remembered? And have they made a mark
“The role of the Chaplain is to loiter with intent, The Rabbi admits that he’s not what most people typ- in their day-to-day contribution to the good
drink lots of coffee and tell bad jokes,” he said, quoting ically expect from a Canadian Armed Forces member of their team, the ship, the Canadian Armed
one of his mentors, noting that it was his goal to be as on board an RCN ship. Forces and their family? That’s my role – to help
visible as possible on the ship so that sailors would “I definitely don’t look like the old military, because them frame their life’s journey in as personal
know he was available 24/7. of who I am,” says the Rabbi. “I’m a Hasidic Orthodox and meaningful a way as possible.”
“I was the only Chaplain on the ship. It was 259 other Jew. I wear a camo yarmulke (Jewish head cover) and HMCS Winnipeg returned to its homeport
people, it was a privilege, and it was on me to develop have an untrimmed beard because that is a tenet of our of Esquimalt, B.C., on December 16, 2021, after
the relationships and create the openness for people to faith.” But looking like someone who doesn’t fit the transiting over 30,000 nautical miles on Oper-
see that they actually can come and seek support.” mold makes him more relatable to someone who might ations Neon and Projection in the Indo-Pacific
He served the sailors breakfast, lunch and supper feel like an outsider, he believes. region.
8 TRIDENT NEWS FEBRUARY 7, 2022
membre des Forces armées ca- de stress pour certains, pour
nadiennes à bord d’un navire d’autres, il représente une oc-
de la MRC. casion de développement per-
« Je ne ressemble absolu- sonnel, de travailler sur leurs
ment pas aux anciens mili- compétences relationnelles et
taires, en raison de ce que je de faire des choses pour leurs
suis, a déclaré le rabbin. Je amis ou leurs proches.
suis un juif orthodoxe has- Un soir, dans le carré des
sidique. Je porte une kippa officiers, le rabbin et quelques
(couvre-chef juif) avec un autres ont remarqué qu’un
motif de camouflage et j’ai une autre marin faisait du crochet.
barbe non taillée parce que Trois ou quatre marins se sont
c’est un principe de notre foi. joints à lui et ont commencé
» Mais ressembler à quelqu’un à crocheter ensemble une fois
non typique le rend plus par semaine.
attachant pour quelqu’un qui « J’ai commencé à crochet-
pourrait se sentir comme un er quelque chose pour mon
étranger, croit-il. petit-fils. J’ai appris une
« L’armée voit la valeur de nouvelle compétence ici grâce
ma présence ici, en raison de à l’incroyable variété de per-
ce que je suis, à l’intérieur sonnes et au désir de créer des
comme à l’extérieur » liens personnels. »
Le rabbin Glogauer a déclaré Comme l’un des autres
que toute cette expérience lui militaires parlait espagnol,
a ouvert les yeux et l’a aidé certains marins ont commencé
à mieux comprendre ce que à le faire aussi, pour améliorer
signifie le déploiement pour leurs compétences linguis-
Le capitaine Glogauer avec sa famille sur la jetée à Esquimalt, en C.-B., à son retour à la maison après les marins de la MRC, leurs tiques. Un autre marin était
le déploiement de quatre mois du NCSM Winnipeg. familles et leurs proches à la un guitariste expérimenté.
maison. Il y avait quelques guitares
Captain Glogauer with his family on the jetty in Esquimalt, B.C., upon returning home from HMCS Le rabbin a déclaré qu’à supplémentaires à bord, alors
Winnipeg’s four-month deployment. l’approche du déploiement, les personnes ont commencé à
CPL BRENT KENNY il a compris ce sentiment qui jouer ensemble en improvisant
Déploiement du premier
pousse les membres de la pour améliorer la façon dont
famille à prendre un peu de ils jouaient.
distance, presque comme un Il a notamment dû mod-
instinct de protection, avant le ifier le nom et le format
rabbin sur un navire de
déploiement. « J’ai remarqué des réunions dominicales
que je prenais aussi un peu de régulières, traditionnelle-
distance avant le déploiement ment dirigées par un prêtre
», a-t-il déclaré. ou un pasteur et appelées «
la MRC pour mieux
Il s’est également rendu services religieux ». Le rabbin
compte que pendant le déploie- a changé le nom en « services
ment, une grande partie de dominicaux ». Le format est
comprendre les défis
la charge physique, mentale devenu un groupe de discus-
et financière incombait à son sion ouvert axé sur des sujets
épouse, qui devait s’occuper de pertinents pour les militaires
leur famille. à bord, tels que le leadership
auxquels les marins font
Ensuite, il y a le défi de la dans les situations de confron-
communication. tation, le renforcement de la
« Être coupé de sa famille est résilience et le développement
vraiment difficile », a déclaré d’un but dans la vie, pour n’en
Par RCN l’aumônier. citer que quelques-uns.
Le rabbin Glogauer a parlé Selon le rabbin, il s’agit
L’aumônier du Navire can- nombreuses personnes à bord le pouls de l’équipage et de de la plus longue étape du davantage du sentiment
adien de Sa Majesté (NCSM) se tournaient pour obtenir du s’entretenir avec ceux qui, sel- déploiement du Winnipeg : 24 d’appartenance que de l’action
Winnipeg est entré un peu soutien pour leurs problèmes on lui, se sentaient déprimés. jours sans port ni courrier, et de prêcher. « Le lien de collé-
dans l’histoire lors du récent les plus personnels. « Il ne s’agit pas de moi des communications difficiles gialité où la valeur est dans le
déploiement du navire dans « Le rôle de l’aumônier et d’où je viens, a expliqué avec le Wi-Fi. travail d’équipe, la force dans
le cadre des opérations Neon est de flâner avec dessein, le rabbin à propos de son « Vous commencez à com- l’unité et les relations, c’est ce
et Projection dans la région de boire beaucoup de café approche concernant les prendre le stress que les gens qui favorise le but de la vie. »
indo-pacifique. Le capitaine et de raconter de mauvaises conseils fournis aux marins. Il commencent à avoir. C’est une J’ai demandé aux militaires
(Capt) rabbin Noteh Glogauer, blagues, a-t-il déclaré en citant s’agit d’avoir de l’empathie. » énorme tension. » pour quoi ils veulent qu’on
Ph.D., a été le premier rab- l’un de ses mentors, notant Selon le rabbin, l’empathie En entretenant ses propres se souvienne d’eux? Et ont-ils
bin juif à être déployé sur un que son objectif était d’être consiste à établir une vérita- relations à distance, le rabbin contribué quotidiennement
navire de guerre de la Marine aussi visible que possible sur ble connexion émotionnelle. a pu en apprendre davantage au bien de leur équipe, du
royale canadienne (MRC). le navire afin que les marins Il s’agit de la capacité de sur ce que vivaient les autres navire, des Forces armées
Bien que le capitaine sachent qu’il offrait ses ser- comprendre les difficultés que à bord. canadiennes et de leur famille?
Glogauer ait pu participer à vices 24 heures sur 24, 7 jours rencontre la personne, de va- « Mon premier petit-enfant a C’est mon rôle – les aider à en-
l’excitation des opérations sur 7. lider ses sentiments et de l’ac- eu un an en novembre pen- cadrer le parcours de leur vie
Neon et Projection, y compris « J’étais le seul aumônier compagner pour qu’elle sache dant le déploiement. Et pour de la manière la plus person-
à un vol en hélicoptère occa- du navire. Il y avait 259 autres qu’elle peut compter sur un la plupart de ses étapes im- nelle et la plus utile possible. »
sionnel, la principale raison personnes, c’était un priv- véritable soutien pour l’aider portantes, ma famille pouvait Le NCSM Winnipeg est
pour laquelle cet époux, père ilège, et c’était à moi d’établir à résoudre son problème. aller le voir, mais je ne pou- retourné à son port d’attache
et grand-père a demandé à les relations et de créer « Il n’y a rien de plus vais pas... donc ce sentiment d’Esquimalt, en Colombie-Bri-
être déployé était de mieux l’ouverture pour que les mil- important que de fournir un m’a permis de comprendre tannique, le 16 décembre 2021,
comprendre lui-même les itaires voient qu’ils peuvent environnement sûr où une beaucoup mieux ce que nos après avoir parcouru plus de
défis auxquels les marins réellement venir chercher du personne se sent soutenue et militaires ressentent lorsqu’ils 30 000 milles marins dans le
faisaient face. soutien. » non jugée. » sont séparés de leurs proches. cadre des opérations Neon
En tant qu’aumônier du Il a servi les repas du matin, Le rabbin admet qu’il n’est » et Projection dans la région
navire, le Capt Glogauer était du midi et du soir aux marins pas ce que la plupart des gens Et si le temps passé seul sur indo-pacifique.
la personne vers laquelle de tous les jours afin de prendre attendent habituellement d’un le navire peut être un facteur
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Sports & Fitness
CAF Sports recovery approach: Démarche de
2022-2023 transition year relance du
Programme de
By Canadian Armed Forces Sports
The current pandemic situation with Omicron sports, from April until fall, followed by indoor
sports des FAC:
continues to present challenges to our resumption sports until the end of the 2022-2023 fiscal year.
of sports programming. However, despite these • Ball hockey will not be offered in the summer of
challenges, we want to position ourselves for a safe 2022.
resumption of the regional, national and interna- • Running, Triathlon, Golf, Slo-pitch, and Soccer
Année de
tional programs in 2022-2023. We recognize that the
pandemic situation is ever changing and while we
may not be able to return to a sustained program on
will be offered as they are consistent with the pro-
gressive approach and safe return to sports.
• PSP staff will coordinate the delivery of local
transition
April 1, we want to be ready. As such, the National
Sports Office is focusing efforts on program re-
sumption.
programs based on the modified delivery plan for
regional and national level championships.
• Opportunities for activities under the Interna-
2022-2023
In order to maximize our chances of delivering tional program will be assessed on a case-by-case
the program safely, the next fiscal year (2022 - 2023) basis.
will serve as a transition year, following a tempo- • We will closely monitor the pandemic evolution
rary delivery model in anticipation of a return to to advise accordingly on decisions for the program
the formal delivery model, for fiscal year 2023 - 2024 delivery framework for fall and winter of fiscal Par Sports des Forces armées canadiennes
The schedule for regional and national level year 2022-2023.
championships will focus on the delivery of outdoor La situation pandémique actuelle avec Omicron
continue de présenter des défis pour notre reprise de
la programmation sportive. Cependant, malgré ces
défis, nous voulons nous positionner en vue d’une re-
prise, en toute sécurité, des programmes régionaux,
nationaux et internationaux, pour l’année financière
(AF) 2022-2023. Nous reconnaissons que la situation
pandémique est en constante évolution et même si le
retour à un programme soutenu ne pourra avoir lieu
le 1er avril 2022, nous voulons être prêts. À ce titre,
le bureau des sports nationaux concentre ses efforts
sur la reprise du programme.
Afin de maximiser nos chances d’offrir le Pro-
gramme de sports des FAC en toute sécurité, la pro-
chaine AF 2022-2023 servira d’année de transition,
selon un modèle de prestation temporaire en prévi-
sion d’un retour au modèle de prestation formel,
pour l’AF 2023-2024.
Le calendrier des championnats régionaux et na-
tionaux sera axé sur les sports extérieurs, d’avril à
l’automne, suivis des sports intérieurs jusqu’à la fin
de l’AF 2022 2023.
• Le hockey balle ne sera pas offert à l’été 2022.
• La course à pied, le triathlon, le golf, la balle lente
et le soccer seront proposés, dans la mesure où ils
seront conformes à la démarche progressive et à la
reprise sûre des sports.
• Le personnel des PSP devra coordonner la presta-
tion des programmes locaux en fonction du plan de
prestation modifié des championnats régionaux et
nationaux.
• Les activités du programme international seront
Workout with a view
évaluées cas par cas, selon la situation pandémique.
• Nous surveillerons de près l’évolution de la
pandémie afin de vous informer en conséquence des
décisions qui seront prises concernant le cadre de
S1 Christophe Guida gets in a stationary bike ride on board HMCS Moncton while alongside in Bermuda on Janu- prestation du programme pour l’automne et l’hiver
ary 24. de l’AF 2022 2023.
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Lt(N) Yasmine Mayne and Petty Officer First Class Greg Hofer from HMCS Tecumseh, and LCdr Adina Danila, planning officer with RCN Public Affairs, are tucked into a
navy-themed bobsled at the Calgary Ice House.
RCN PA
Olympians on track with Navy-themed sleds
By Peter Mallett,
The Lookout Staff
It has been all over the news; be associated with the RCN and 120 km/h. Training heats begin
Canada’s Olympic Bobsleigh and its strong and honourable tradi- February 7 with Bobsleigh events
skeleton teams are heading to the tion of defending the country. starting February 10.
2022 Olympics with Navy-inspired “Whether on ice or at sea, the The Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton
sleds. distinction of putting on a Cana- partnership with the Navy has
Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton dian uniform drives commitment been so natural because they have
partnered with the Royal Ca- to the training, preparation, so much in common, says Jill
nadian Navy (RCN) to design a perseverance, and teamwork re- Paquette, RCN Public Affairs.
Second World War-era Admiralty quired to perform under intense “Whether they are at sea or on
Disruptive paint pattern for their pressure while representing a sled, they represent Canadians
sleds, similar to the current paint your country,” she says. “We are from coast to coast to coast and
schemes on HMCS Regina and unified by the goal of making our are proud to wear the maple leaf
HMCS Moncton. team unstoppable and our coun- on their uniform. This project
The design was unveiled Janu- try proud.” gives a wonderful opportunity to
ary 20 in Halifax aboard the Arc- RCN Public Affairs Multi-Media show this connection and show-
tic Offshore Patrol Ship the future Producer Alex Kaldeway de- case both our athletes and the
HMCS Margaret Brooke by the signed the new sleds alongside his RCN to Canadians,” she says.
ship’s captain, Cdr Nicole Robi- manager Sabrina Nash. The relationship with the
chaud. In Calgary, one of the sleds “Designing a bobsled was Olympians won’t end after the
was displayed at the Ice House. unlike anything I had ever done games as Bobsleigh and Skeleton
Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton has before and this was my first competitors will be invited to sail
a long-standing relationship with opportunity to be part of Canada’s on board HMCS Margaret Brooke
the Canadian Armed Forces and story at the Olympic Games,” later on in 2022, and the sailors
previously had Air Force-themed Kaldeway says. will join the athletes in Whistler
designs on their sleds and partic- All of Team Canada’s sleds, for a day at the track.
ipated in team building activities monobob, two-person, four-per-
with both the Canadian Army and son, and skeleton sleds are Members of HMCS Margaret Brooke
the Royal Canadian Air Force. wrapped in the same design. show off the new Navy-themed skel-
Bobsleigh Canada President Canada’s bobsleigh and skel- eton sled.
Sarah Storey says Canada’s Olym- eton crews are competing at the RCN PA
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