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Monday December 14, 2020 Volume 54, Issue 25
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Feeling festive aboard
HMCS Montréal
HMCS Montréal welcomed a special visitor on November 27, with Santa Claus himself
coming on board to accompany the ship’s Commanding Officer on his rounds and ensure
Montréal is secure for sea. The crew of Montréal is now set for a holiday break before
beginning Basic Single Ship Readiness Training in the new year.
S2 SAIF MORSY
2 TRIDENT NEWS DECEMBER 14, 2020
Comd MARLANT/JTFA Holiday Message
sailors, soldiers, and aviators have food, supplies, and soldiers reached cies and I am confident that they, and
continued to perform to the highest the front lines in Europe. Without the future ships of the class, will be
standards, strengthening internation- their efforts, the war in Europe could force multipliers wherever they go.
al relationships, despite the challeng- not have been won. We remembered Of course, we would not have been
es of the pandemic. those killed in the torpedo attack on able to overcome all of the challenges
At home, at the beginning of the S.S. Caribou in 1942 and the heroic of 2020 without the contributions of
year we provided support to the actions that night of Lieutenant Com- our civilian workforce. Thank you
people of Newfoundland during Op mander Margaret Brooke, a young for your outstanding work. Whether
LENTUS and the response to one of Sub-Lieutenant at the time, and now working here at home or supporting
the largest snow falls in their recent the namesake of our second Arctic operations overseas, you have made
history. Op LASER saw our Regular Off-shore Patrol Vessel. This year this year a success.
and Reserve personnel prepare to marked the 51st anniversary of the As we enter the holiday season, it
help Canadians deal with this unprec- Kootenay disaster and the province is my sincere wish that you are all
edented pandemic. Our high-readi- of Nova Scotia and the city of Halifax able to take time to safely relax and
ness units prepared and deployed to have made a commitment to honour celebrate with loved ones. While
be ready, while our personnel ashore the 23rd of October as Kootenay Day. many of us will not be able to enjoy
provided the logistics and materiel Another milestone this year was this time with family and friends as
to make masks, established precau- the acceptance of HMCS Harry De- we normally would, thoughtful and
tions to keep our team safe, ramped Wolf and the completion of its Basic creative gestures will help keep us
up COVID testing for deployers, and Single Ship Readiness Trials. The connected this holiday season despite
continued to accomplish the Royal new platform and ship’s company are the distance.
Canadian Navy’s mission to prepare already testing their capabilities and In closing, I would like to thank
As we conclude this year, I would combat-effective naval forces that will soon put those to use in a vari- each and every member of Maritime
like to take this opportunity to wish support Canadian interests at home ety of theatres and operations. I am Forces Atlantic and Joint Task Force
everyone Happy Holidays. 2020 was and abroad. For that I thank you. greatly impressed by their proficien- Atlantic, as well as your families, for
undoubtedly a challenging time and I Your tireless work supports our your dedication and hard work over
hope that you are able to rest and en- success. the past 12 months. I hope that you
joy quality time with your loved ones. This has also been a year of reflec- all take great pride in our collective
This past year was certainly one tion. While we were unable to com- accomplishments and your critical
of the most trying in recent memo- memorate the 75th Anniversary of roles in helping achieve our mission
ry. Through your perseverance we the end of the Battle of the Atlantic, both at home and abroad.
adapted our operations to continue the way we would have preferred, we Take care and I wish you all the
doing our business in a COVID envi- found innovative ways to remember. best during the holidays.
ronment. We welcomed HMCS Freder- We honored those men and women of
icton home from a challenging de- the Merchant Navy and Royal Cana- Rear-Admiral Brian Santarpia,
ployment and bid fair winds as HMCS dian Navy who served and sacrificed Commander Maritime Forces Atlantic
Toronto took its place in theatre. Our their lives to ensure much needed and Joint Task Force Atlantic
Cmdt FMAR(A)/FOIA Message du temps des Fêtes
En cette fin d’année, j’en profite Cette année a également été une franchie cette année, à savoir l’ac-
pour souhaiter à tous de joyeuses année de réflexion. Si nous n’avons ceptation du NCSM Harry DeWolf et
Fêtes. L’année 2020 a sans aucun pas pu célébrer le 75e anniversaire l’achèvement de ses essais de dis-
doute été difficile et j’espère que vous de la fin de la bataille de l’Atlantique, ponibilité opérationnelle – niveau
pourrez vous reposer et passer de comme nous l’aurions souhaité, nous
bons moments avec vos proches. avons trouvé des moyens novateurs
L’année écoulée a certainement de nous souvenir. Nous avons hon-
été l’une des plus éprouvantes de oré les hommes et les femmes de la
mémoire récente. Grâce à votre marine marchande et de la Marine
persévérance, nous avons adapté royale canadienne qui ont servi et
nos opérations pour continuer à sacrifié leur vie pour s’assurer que
mener nos activités dans un contexte les vivres, les fournitures et les sol-
de COVID. Nous avons accueilli le dats nécessaires parvenaient sur les
NCSM Fredericton, qui revenait d’un face à une pandémie sans précédent. lignes de front en Europe. Sans leurs
déploiement difficile, et nous avons Nos unités à disponibilité opéra- efforts, la guerre en Europe n’au-
souhaité de bons vents au NCSM tionnelle élevée se sont préparées et rait pas pu être gagnée. Nous nous élémentaire (navire unique). Les
Toronto, qui prenait sa place dans le déployées pour être prêtes, tandis que sommes souvenus de ceux qui ont capacités de la nouvelle plateforme
théâtre des opérations. Nos marins, notre personnel à terre a fourni la été tués lors de l’attaque à la torpille et de l’équipage du navire sont déjà
soldats et aviateurs ont continué à ac- logistique et le matériel nécessaires perpétrée contre le SS Caribou en mises à l’épreuve et seront bientôt
complir leurs tâches selon les normes à la fabrication de masques, a étab- 1942 et des actions héroïques, cette utilisées dans divers théâtres et
les plus élevées, renforçant ainsi les li des mesures de précaution pour nuit-là, du capitaine de corvette Mar- opérations. Je suis très impressionné
relations internationales, malgré les assurer la sécurité de notre équipe, garet Brooke, jeune sous-lieutenant par ces capacités et je suis persuadé
obstacles posés par la pandémie. a intensifié les tests de dépistage de (M) à l’époque, dont notre deuxième que ce navire sera, tout comme celles
Au pays, au début de l’année, nous la COVID pour les personnes devant navire de patrouille extracôtier et de des futurs navires de cette classe,
avons apporté notre soutien aux être déployées, et a continué à accom- l’Arctique porte désormais le nom. un multiplicateur de force en toutes
Terre-Neuviens pendant l’opération plir la mission de la Marine royale Cette année a marqué le 51e anniver- circonstances.
LENTUS, dans la foulée de l’une des canadienne qui consiste à préparer saire de la catastrophe du Kootenay, Bien entendu, nous n’aurions pas
plus importantes chutes de neige de des forces navales aptes au combat et la province de Nouvelle-Écosse et pu relever tous les défis de 2020 sans
leur histoire récente. L’opération LA- qui défendent les intérêts du Canada la ville d’Halifax se sont engagées à la contribution de notre personnel
SER a permis à notre personnel de la au pays et à l’étranger. Je vous en la souligner le 23 octobre en tant que civil. Je vous remercie de votre tra-
Force régulière et de la Réserve de se remercie. Votre travail acharné con- Journée du Kootenay. vail remarquable. Que vous soyez en
préparer à aider les Canadiens à faire tribue à notre succès. Une autre étape importante a été service ici au pays ou outre-mer en
TRIDENT NEWS DECEMBER 14, 2020 3
appui aux opérations, vous avez fait leurs amis comme à l’accoutumée, il opérationnelle interarmées (Atlan- Soyez prudents et Joyeuses Fêtes.
de cette année un succès. n’en reste pas moins que des me- tique), ainsi que les familles pour leur
À l’approche de la période des sures réfléchies et créatives ont été dévouement et leur travail acharné Contre-amiral Brian Santarpia,
Fêtes, je vous souhaite sincèrement prises pour faciliter les contacts en au cours des douze derniers mois. Commandant des Forces maritimes
de pouvoir prendre le temps de vous cette période de vacances, malgré la J’espère que vous êtes tous très fiers de l’Atlantique et de la Force opéra-
détendre et de célébrer avec vos distance. de nos réalisations collectives et des tionnelle interarmées (Atlantique)
proches en toute sécurité. Même si Pour conclure, je tiens à remercier rôles essentiels que vous jouez pour
beaucoup d’entre nous ne pourront tous les membres des Forces mari- nous aider à mener à bien notre mis-
pas en profiter avec leur famille et times de l’Atlantique et de la Force sion, tant au pays qu’à l’étranger.
A holiday message from the Base Commander
By Capt(N) Sean Williams,
Base Commander, CFB Halifax
Soldiers, sailors and aviators worked Centre (Atlantic) team has done a tre- Wellness page to help maintain and
together and helped local folks with mendous job providing quality care to improve mental health and personal
wellness checks, removal of snow and local military members during a very well-being. For CAF members, the
transportation support, among other tumultuous time for the healthcare Member Assistance Program (1-800-
crucial tasks. Also in January, CFB sector. Moreover, the RPOps(H) team 268-7708) and Family Information Line
Halifax hosted an important Bell Let’s has kept managing its large infrastruc- (1-800-866-4546) are available 24/7. For
Talk event aimed at encouraging di- ture portfolio, ensuring that our facil- DND members, the Employee Assis-
alogue around mental health and fos- ities and workplaces on Base continue tance Program (1-800-268-7708 or 1-800-
tering positive change in our Defence to be safe and functional during this 567-5803 *TTY—for people with hear-
community. Further, the months that time. This list of thanks and apprecia- ing impairments) is available 24/7.
followed saw commemorations for im- tion is by no means exhaustive. Many You can connect with a local Chaplain
portant events such as Black History other units have been adapting to our by calling 902-721-8660 (weekdays) and
Month, Pink Shirt Day (Anti-Bullying new normal as well, with creative 902-427-7788 (evenings and weekends),
Day), International Women’s Day solutions for maintaining or exceed- or book an appointment with the men-
and the North American Indigenous ing operational output, keeping us tal health unit at the Base clinic at
Games 2020 Volunteer Launch, all of connected, keeping our facilities clean 902-721-8012. You can also find mental
which helped raise awareness within and drumming up morale – be it with health-related resources on our CFB
our Defence Team and strengthen our virtual PSP work-outs, Base Logistics Halifax Facebook Page (@BaseHali-
ties with the local community. virtual baking competitions or on- fax). Please don’t struggle in silence:
Greetings CFB Halifax, After five months leading our CFB line musical performances led by the talk to your supervisor, your Chain of
As I write these words, our realities Halifax team, I have seen firsthand Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Command, EAP coordinator or a trust-
– both individual and in the public how integrated and integral the Base Navy. Your efforts are acknowledged, ed colleague if you need support.
sphere – are evolving rapidly. While is to our local Defence community. applauded and appreciated. Finally, I want to thank our Defence
we are all doing our best to keep each I am inspired by our joint efforts to Since my arrival, I have also wit- community for everything you’ve
other safe and mitigate risks tied to support the Fleet, our people and nessed how institutional discrimina- done to keep our community safe and
the COVID-19 pandemic, I understand local lodger units across our region, tion and systemic barriers to inclusion secure this year. Whether it be prac-
how anxious and restless many of you especially so in the context of the have impacted our workforce. While ticing physical distancing, finding
may feel. This has been a challenging COVID-19 pandemic. The Base Infor- several initiatives have been launched new ways to stay connected, volun-
year to say the least. But please re- mation Services team has dedicated to address these deeply rooted issues – teering among our more vulnerable
member that we are all in this togeth- much of its time delivering IT solu- such as town halls on systemic racism, neighbours or maintaining operation-
er, even when apart, and that we are tions to Defence Team members that hateful conduct and unconscious bias al readiness while deployed – you are
made stronger by our unity, patience allow them to work safely and effi- training as well as ongoing consulta- the ones who have kept us moving
and resiliency. ciently both at home and in the office. tions with MARLANT Defence Adviso- forward during a very difficult time.
For me, one of the most humbling Our colleagues at Base Administra- ry Groups and the Employment Equity I would also like to extend my sin-
parts of the holidays is finding time to tion have ensured safe accommoda- team – we still have much work to do cere thanks our incredible military
reflect in gratitude over the past year. tions and healthy meals are available if we are to dismantle discrimination families. While many of our Defence
While 2020 has been largely defined by to live-in members, while maintaining in all its forms and affect long-lasting, Team members are far from home this
complex challenges and devastating critical administrative support for meaningful change. But I am encour- time of year, their families are serv-
losses – with the tragic events that Orderly Room and release activities. aged and inspired by the respectful ing and sacrificing alongside them.
took place in Portapique last April, The multifaceted Base Logistics team dialogue that has commenced as a re- Every single one of these families
followed by the heartbreaking loss has successfully procured and distrib- sult of these efforts. As my predecessor deserves our everlasting gratitude,
of our colleagues during Operation uted thousands of masks to members stated before me, I am fully dedicated respect and support. Moreover, let us
REASSURANCE and Operation IN- working on Base, provided local trans- to amplifying local actionable solu- not forget the important work of our
SPIRATION, as well as all those lost to portation services for personnel and tions to bettering our organizational local Base emergency services – in-
COVID-19 – this has also been a time supplies as well as facilitated materiel culture. As such, CFB Halifax remains cluding Military Police Unit Halifax,
of boundless solidarity and compas- distribution in support of deployed steadfast in its priorities: providing the Halifax Naval Fire Department,
sion. I, myself, have witnessed count- operations. Our fire protection ser- our Defence Team with a safe, in- the Commissionaires and emergency
less acts of kindness, generosity and vices and physical security team have clusive and respectful environment; response personnel – who are work-
humanity over the course of the last provided 365 days of uninterrupted supporting our community members, ing hard during the holiday season to
12 months, and that is something to be service, while QHM has assisted with friends, neighbours and allies; and ensure that the Base remains safe and
thankful for. hundreds of hot and cold moves. preserving a robust operational capac- operational. Please join me in thank-
While it might be hard to remem- I’d be remiss not to mention lodger ity, both at home and abroad. These ing Defence Team members and their
ber a time when COVID-19 wasn’t a units beyond our core Base organiza- key objectives will continue to guide families today!
constant in our lives, I’d like to take tion such as MARLANT Safety and and inform our work in 2021. Wishing you all a safe and restful
a step back and reflect on a few great Environment (MARL SE) and CF As we continue to navigate through holiday season, and a prosperous New
moments from earlier this year. In Health Services Centre (Atlantic). this uncertain time, remember that Year.
late January, via Operation LENTUS, MARL SE has worked tirelessly to you are not alone and that several Remember to take care of your-
CAF personnel supported the people keep us up-to-date with public health resources exist to support you and selves and each other.
of Newfoundland and Labrador after guidelines and measures that have your family. Defence Team members
a major snowstorm that led to states kept us safe and secure in the work- are encouraged to access the Defence Your Base Commander,
of emergency in many communities. place, while the CF Health Services Team COVID-19 – Mental Health and Capt(N) Sean Williams
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Stadacona Band holiday concert
Editor: Virginia Beaton
editor@tridentnews.ca
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Journalist: Ryan Melanson By Virginia Beaton
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Editorial Advisor: Margaret Conway If you enjoy the Christmas holiday who has often performed as a singer Robert W. Smith.
margaret.conway@forces.gc.ca season, you will want to check MAR- with the band during the ‘Til We Meet Within the band, there are several
902-721-0560 LANT’s Facebook page at 3 p.m. on Again concerts, but for health and smaller ensembles that often step out
Editorial Advisor: Ariane Guay-Jadah Wednesday, December 16. safety reasons related to COVID-19, front to perform and for this concert,
Ariane.Guay-Jadah@forces.gc.ca That’s when the Stadacona Band of Rigney will not be singing during this the jazz ensemble do so, playing Feliz
902-721-8341 The Royal Canadian Navy, directed by concert, says band member MS Blythe Navidad.
Lt(N) Bradley Ritson, will present its Heywood. People who view the concert online
www.tridentnewspaper.com annual Christmas concert, this year However, guest performer PO2 Brad at home will be pleased with the visual
titled Celebrate the Season with the Davidge, a former member of the band and sound quality, says S1 Branden-
Trident is an authorized military publication distributed Stadacona Band. who now works in the Base Command- burg. “Formation Imaging Services
across Canada and throughout the world every second
Monday, and is published with the permission of Rear “We recorded this concert in early er’s office, will perform a duet with PO2 shot the video. It’s a TV quality record-
Admiral Brian Santarpia, Commander, Joint Task Force October,” says band member S1 Trevor Krisanne Crowell. That music will be ing.”
Atlantic. The Editor reserves the right to edit, condense
or reject copy, photographs or advertising to achieve the Brandenburg. the version of Peace on Earth/The Little A sound engineer was hired and,
aims of a service newspaper as defined by the Interim The location was St Andrew’s Church Drummer Boy, that made its debut with he says, “Our Commanding Officer
Canadian Forces Newspapers Policy dated April 11,
2005. Deadline for copy and advertising is 10 a.m., 11 in central Halifax. “It’s a great setting,” David Bowie and Bing Crosby in a TV worked with the sound engineer for the
business days prior to the publication date. Material must according to S1 Brandenburg. “The performance more than 40 years ago. post-production session.”
be accompanied by the contributor’s name, address and
phone number. Opinions and advertisements printed church was renovated and adapted to The program of music will include Celebrate the Season with the Stad-
in Trident are those of the individual contributor or make it a good place to perform. There’s seasonal favourites such as Leroy An- acona Band will be available for view-
advertiser and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or
endorsements of the DND, the Editor or the Publisher. a stage and a grand piano.” As well, derson’s popular hit Sleigh Ride, as well ing and listening at 9 a.m. on Wednes-
“the acoustics in the church are out- as his arrangement of Christmas carols, day, December 16 on the Stadacona
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contre-amiral Brian Santarpia, Commandant la force standing,” he noted. titled Christmas Festival. There will Band’s Facebook page at: facebook.
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Canadian Forces Maritime
Warfare Centre marks
70th anniversary
The Canadian Forces Maritime Warfare Centre (CFMWC), located at CFB Halifax
Stadacona, celebrated its 70th anniversary on November 9, 2020. The CFMWC is
responsible for providing core training in the tactical employment of maritime forces
and for evaluating the effectiveness of tactical doctrine, operating procedures and
equipment performance through the analysis and reconstruction of Maritime Com-
mand operations and exercises. Due to the ongoing pandemic environment, CFMWC
staff celebrated the centre’s anniversary with a modest, physically distant party.
CFB Halifax wishes CFMWC staff a very happy (belated) anniversary.
5 TRIDENT NEWS DECEMBER 14, 2020 Message des Fêtes du commandant de la base par Capv Sean Williams Commandant de la base, BFC Halifax Bonjour chers membres de la BFC l’Équipe de la Défense à ces sujets et à de tous − que ce soit avec les séances de soins de santé mentale de la clinique Halifax, renforcer nos liens avec la collectivité. d’exercice physique virtuelles des PSP, de la base prend aussi des rendez-vous Au moment où j’écris ces mots, nos Après cinq mois à la tête de l’équipe les concours de pâtisseries en ligne des au 902-721-8012. Enfin, vous trouverez réalités – aussi bien personnelles que de la BFC Halifax, j’ai pu constater de Services logistiques de la base ou les des ressources sur la santé mentale sur collectives – évoluent rapidement. près à quel point la base est intégrée à spectacles musicaux en ligne dirigés la page Facebook de la BFC Halifax (@ Nous faisons notre possible pour nous la communauté de la Défense locale et par la Musique Stadacona de la Marine BaseHalifax). Ne luttez pas en silence protéger les uns les autres et atténu- en fait partie intégrante. Je suis inspiré royale canadienne. Vos efforts sont : si vous avez besoin d’aide, parlez à er les risques liés à la pandémie de par nos efforts conjoints pour soutenir remarqués, applaudis et appréciés. votre supérieur, à votre chaîne de com- COVID-19 et je comprends l’inquiétude la flotte, nos membres et les unités Depuis mon arrivée, j’ai également mandement, à votre coordonnateur du et la nervosité que beaucoup d’entre hébergées dans toute la région, en par- pu constater les conséquences de la PAE ou à un collègue en qui vous avez vous ressentent. En effet, cette année ticulier dans le contexte de la pandémie discrimination institutionnelle et des confiance. a été difficile, c’est le moins que l’on de COVID-19. L’équipe des Services obstacles systémiques à l’inclusion Pour conclure, je souhaite vous puisse dire, mais rappelez-vous que d’information de la base a consacré une que notre effectif peut rencontrer. remercier, chers membres de la com- nous sommes ensemble dans cette grande partie de son temps à offrir des Plusieurs initiatives ont été mises sur munauté de la Défense, pour tout ce épreuve et que, même éloignés les uns solutions de TI aux membres de l’Équi- pied pour lutter contre ces problèmes que vous avez fait cette année pour as- des autres, notre unité, notre patience pe de la Défense pour leur permettre profonds. Je pense aux assemblées surer la sécurité de chacun et chacune. et notre résilience nous rendent plus de travailler de façon sécuritaire et générales sur le racisme systémique, Par le respect de l’éloignement phy- forts. efficace, à la maison comme au bureau. aux formations sur les comportements sique, la mise en œuvre de nouvelles Dans le temps des fêtes, prendre Nos collègues de l’Administration de haineux et les partis pris inconscients, façons de rester en contact les uns avec un moment pour réfléchir à l’année la base ont veillé à ce que les mem- ainsi qu’aux consultations régulières les autres, le bénévolat auprès de nos écoulée avec gratitude m’invite tou- bres résidents disposent de logements avec les groupes consultatifs de la voisins les plus vulnérables ou encore jours à l’humilité. Si l’année 2020 a sécuritaires et de repas sains, tout en Défense des FMAR(A) et l’équipe de le maintien de l’état de préparation été largement marquée par des défis maintenant le soutien administratif l’équité en matière d’emploi. Nous opérationnelle en déploiement, c’est complexes et des pertes dévastatrices – essentiel à la salle des rapports et aux avons encore beaucoup de travail grâce à vous que nous avons pu aller je pense aux événements tragiques de activités liées aux libérations. L’équi- à faire si nous voulons mettre un de l’avant pendant cette période très Portapique en avril, suivis de la perte pe de la Logistique de la base a réussi terme à la discrimination sous toutes difficile. Je tiens également à remercier bouleversante de nos collègues dans le grâce à ses nombreux talents à obtenir ses formes et opérer un changement sincèrement nos incroyables familles cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE et et à distribuer des milliers de masques réel et durable. Il est encourageant de militaires. Beaucoup de membres de de l’opération INSPIRATION, ainsi que au personnel travaillant sur la base, et inspirant de constater qu’un dia- l’Équipe de la Défense sont loin de chez de tous ceux qui nous ont quitté des à assurer des services de transport de logue respectueux s’est noué grâce à eux à cette époque de l’année, et comme suites de la COVID-19 − elle a également personnel et de matériel, ainsi qu’à ces efforts. Comme mon prédécesseur eux, leurs familles servent le Canada été une année de solidarité et de com- faciliter la distribution de matériel à avant moi, je suis déterminé à donner et consentent des sacrifices. Chacune passion sans borne. J’ai moi-même été l’appui des opérations de déploiement. de l’ampleur aux solutions concrètes à d’entre elles mérite notre gratitude, témoin d’innombrables actes de gentil- Nos Services de protection contre les l’échelle locale dans le but de renforcer notre respect et notre soutien à jamais. lesse, de générosité et d’humanité au incendies et notre équipe de Sécurité notre culture organisationnelle. Ainsi, Et pour finir, mentionnons le travail cours des douze derniers mois; autant matérielle ont assuré la continuité du la BFC Halifax réitère ses priorités essentiel des services d’urgence de la de raisons d’être reconnaissant. service toute l’année, et, de son côté, : offrir à l’Équipe de la Défense un base, notamment l’Unité de police mil- Il est parfois difficile de se rappeler le capitaine de port de Sa Majesté a environnement sécuritaire, inclusif itaire de Halifax, le Service d’incendie l’époque où la COVID-19 ne faisait pas accompagné des centaines de déplace- et respectueux, soutenir les membres de la Marine d’Halifax, les commission- partie intégrante de nos vies, mais ments avec ou sans autopropulsion. de notre communauté, nos amis, nos naires et le personnel d’intervention j’aimerais revenir en arrière pour ré- Je dois aussi mentionner les unités voisins et nos alliés, et maintenir une en cas d’urgence. Ces hommes et ces fléchir à quelques grands moments du hébergées en marge de l’organisation solide capacité opérationnelle, au pays femmes travaillent d’arrache-pied pen- début de l’année. Fin janvier, pendant de la base principale, telles que Sécu- comme à l’étranger. Ces objectifs clés dant la saison des fêtes pour que la base l’opération LENTUS, les militaires des rité et Environnement des FMAR(A) continueront d’orienter et de façonner reste sécuritaire et opérationnelle. Je Forces armées canadiennes sont venus [SE FMAR(A)] ou le Centre des Ser- notre travail en 2021. vous invite aujourd’hui à vous joindre en aide à la population de Terre-Neuve- vices de santé des FC (Atlantique). SE En ces temps incertains, sou- à moi pour remercier les membres de et-Labrador à la suite d’une importante FMAR(A) a travaillé et continue de venez-vous que vous n’êtes pas seul. l’Équipe de la Défense et leurs familles! tempête de neige qui a forcé de nom- travailler sans relâche pour nous tenir Plusieurs ressources sont là pour vous Je vous souhaite à tous un temps de breuses collectivités à déclarer l’état informés des directives et des mesures aider, ainsi que votre famille. Nous fêtes sécuritaire et reposant, et une d’urgence. Soldats, marins et aviateurs de santé publique qui garantissent encourageons les membres de l’Équipe nouvelle année florissante. ont travaillé main dans la main pour notre sécurité en milieu de travail. de la Défense à se rendre sur la page N’oubliez de prendre soin de vous et soutenir les résidents en procédant à L’équipe du Centre des services de intitulée Santé mentale et bien-être des autres. certaines tâches essentielles comme les santé des FC (Atlantique), elle, fait un de l’Équipe de la Défense en période vérifications du bien-être, le déneige- travail considérable en assurant des de COVID-19 créée pour les aider à Le commandant de la base, ment ou le transport. En janvier égale- soins de qualité aux militaires locaux préserver et à améliorer leur santé Capv Sean Williams ment, la BFC Halifax a accueilli un en cette période très mouvementée mentale et leur bien-être personnel. important événement Bell Cause pour pour le secteur des services de santé. Les membres des FAC ont aussi accès la cause dont le but était de promou- Par ailleurs, l’équipe des Ops Imm 24 heures sur 24 et 7 jours sur 7 au voir le dialogue sur la santé mentale et (H) continue de gérer son important Programme d’aide aux membres des de favoriser un changement positif au portefeuille d’infrastructures. Elle Forces canadiennes (1-800-268-7708) sein de la communauté de la Défense. veille à ce que nos installations et nos et à la Ligne d’information pour les Dans les mois qui ont suivi ont eu lieu lieux de travail sur la base restent familles (1-800-866-4546). Pour les mem- des activités soulignant des événe- sécuritaires et fonctionnels. Cette liste bres du MDN, le Programme d’aide ments importants telles que le Mois de remerciements et de reconnaissance aux employés (1-800-268-7708 ou 1-800- de l’histoire des Noirs, la Journée du n’est en rien exhaustive. 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6 TRIDENT NEWS DECEMBER 14, 2020
Stadacona Band welcomes former Co-Director of Music
By MS Blythe Heywood
CNMT Volunteer
If you were ever curious about the same as it is today (before COVID
military bands, Capt (ret’d) Terence that is): parades, concerts, and special
(Terry) Barnes would be your man. military ceremonies.
His journey started in Britain where In 1971, Terry was posted to the Air
military musicianship was an integral Force Training Command Band in
part of his family’s background – his Winnipeg, MB for four years. His final
father, and brother both played in posting, and a great way to go out with
military bands. Although Terry was a bang, was DMus for the Canadian
too young to be sent overseas during contingent of the NORAD Band in Col-
the Second World War (he joined the orado Springs. He describes this time
military in 1941 as a French horn as “a fascinating joint venture as we
player at only 14 years of age), in 1951 combined both Canadian and Ameri-
he was sent with other band members can musicians.”
to Northern Africa as part of the post- Retiring to Vancouver Island,
war peace efforts. he continued to be engaged in the
After 12 years in the British Mili- community by helping direct a local
tary, in February 1955 Terry, his wife community band in Nanaimo. After
and two young daughters embarked 20 years of island life, he and his wife
on their Canadian adventure. Arriv- decided to return to Halifax to be clos-
ing at Pier 21, they boarded a train and er to both their daughters. In 2018 he
travelled 5 days across Canada where embarked on another adventure when
he joined his brother Roy at CFB Chil- Camp Hill became his new home. By
liwack as a horn player in the Royal chance, one of the first social engage-
Engineers Band. After 10 years, he at- ments he attended was a performance
tended the Esquimalt School of Music by the Stadacona Band Brass Quintet.
where he gained the qualifications to Both Terry and each member of the
become a Director of Music (DMus). Brass Quintet remember chatting and
This change of position from musi- realizing the Stadacona Band connec-
cian to DMus made for a lot of postings tion - what a small world!
in a short time: 1966 DMus for the Although we cannot perform in
Guards Band in Petawawa, Ontario; such a manner now nor foster con-
1967 DMus for Royal Canadian Dra- nections mentioned above, we hope
goons Band in Gagetown NB; 1968 Co- that you can join us virtually for our
DMus of the Stadacona Band alongside seasonal concert: Celebrate the Season
DMus Jack McGuire. The Stadacona with the Stadacona Band, 3 p.m. on
Band had recently amalgamated with December 16 via MARLANT PA’s
the Royal Artillery Band. At that time Facebook page.
it was still an all-male band, and had As the year of the Stadacona Band’s
approximately 60 members - almost 80th Anniversary comes to a close, we
twice the size the band is today. shall leave you to ponder these words
During his four years as Co-DMus of of Capt Terence Barnes: “The best
Terry Barnes at age 14, when he joined
the Stadacona Band (1968-1971), the times as a Director were the rehears-
the military in his native England.
band took trip to Lahr, Germany, als where the musicians and I worked
SUBMITTED
which at the time was a regular ex- together to bring out the best in each
change program of military personnel other.”
and musicians. Apart from travelling
more frequently, the job was much
Terry Barnes was Co-Director of Music for the Stadacona Band from 1968-71. Terry Barnes as a horn player in the Royal Engineers Band in 1955-56.
SUBMITTED SUBMITTED
7 TRIDENT NEWS DECEMBER 14, 2020
Around The Rock:
Training program takes
HMCS Harry DeWolf
to Newfoundland and
Labrador
By Ryan Melanson
Trident Staff
Members of HMCS Harry DeWolf participate in a memorial at sea for SS Caribou,
Canada’s first Arctic and Offshore “This is establishing a new “Away
a North Sydney to Port-aux-Basques passenger ferry sunk by the German
Patrol Ship (AOPS) spent much of Team” concept that will give signif-
Submarine U-69 on October 14, 1942.
October and November of 2020 at icant reach to any domestic patrol,”
CPL DAVID VELDMAN, CAF PHOTO
sea, conducting readiness training said Cdr Corey Gleason, HMCS Har-
and trialing new capabilities. For a ry DeWolf’s Commanding Officer.
few sailors, however, HMCS Harry He added that these successful trials
DeWolf’s recent proficiency sail was were in addition to ship handling,
also a chance to visit home. turning and speed trials, along with
The ship departed Halifax on No- crane and rigging tests, that were
vember 13 for waters off Newfound- completed earlier this fall.
land and Labrador, where it visited The two-week trip also included
ports outside of Nova Scotia for the a chance to embark members of the
first time, beginning with three 5th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group
days at anchor near Conception Bay while sailing near the community
South. of Bonavista, as well as an at-sea
“It was pretty exciting to find out memorial for the victims who died
that our first port visit was going to aboard SS Caribou, a passenger
be in my hometown,” said S1 Ryan ferry sunk by a German submarine
Smith, a Marine Technician aboard just off Port-aux-Basque in October
Harry DeWolf who grew up in Con- of 1942.
ception Bay South. For the crew, an extended sail in
“Sailing in, I spent hours on the Harry DeWolf also meant time to
bridge taking in the sights, and all fully appreciate the modern accom-
kinds of memories came flooding modations that are so unique to the
back... As the ship got closer to AOPS platform.
shore, I could see my house where I “Life on board is a complete 180
grew up, and saw my parents parked compared to our frigates,” S1 Smith
at the end of the road watching as said. The new class of ships offers HMCS Harry DeWolf sails in Conception Bay, Newfoundland on November 16.
we sailed by.” more comfort and privacy to sailors, CPL DAVID VELDMAN, CAF PHOTO
Thanks to careful planning, with increased storage space, indi-
screening, and adherence to public vidual cabins, and new gender-inclu-
health guidelines, some sailors from sive washroom facilities, designed
the area, including S1 Smith, were in part using the Gender-Based
able to head to shore via small boats Analysis Plus (GBA+) analytical
and spend time with their families. process.
With the COVID-19 pandemic mak- “It all helps make day-to-day life
ing travel and family reunions diffi- on board better, and it also helps
cult this year, the short visits were with the mental health aspect of
especially significant, he added. being away from home for extended
Those without a personal connec- periods of time,” he added.
tion to Newfoundland were still able The ship returned to Halifax at
to enjoy the coastline and scenery as the end of November, but won’t be
Harry DeWolf circumnavigated the staying in its homeport for long.
entire island, and the upper decks Next up for the crew will be trials
offered views of dolphins, whales focused on landing and recovering
and other marine life throughout a helicopter from the flight deck,
the sail. to be followed by cold weather and
Of course, the time at sea was ice trials in early 2021. Cdr Gleason
about much more than sightseeing said he expects both his crew and
– Harry DeWolf is continuing with his ship to continue to impress as
an intensive trials and training they continue sailing and bringing
program that has it on track to be capabilities online.
commissioned and fully deployable “We remain incredibly honoured
by the summer of 2021. One focus on to have the responsibility to help
this particular trip was to introduce enable the RCN’s transition to the
the long range over-the-horizon future fleet in this new platform.”
HMCS Harry DeWolf crew members, along with Canadian Rangers and members
capabilities of the new Multi-Role
of the 5th Canadian Division, ride in a Multi Role Rescue Boat near Bonavista,
Rescue Boats and the ship’s landing
Newfoundland and Labrador on November 19.
craft.
CPL DAVID VELDMAN, CAF PHOTO
TRIDENT NEWS DECEMBER 14, 2020 8
Holiday traditions in the Navy
By Jennifer Gamble
Curator Naval Museum of Halifax
Celebrating the holidays with crew- holiday meal served to them by the
mates, friends and family has been a officers. A traditional Christmas
long standing tradition in the Royal dinner onboard a ship would include
Canadian Navy. Everything from turkey with cranberry sauce, roast
moose milk to decorating the ship, has beef, savory stuffing and to top it all
for the past 110 years brought joy to a off Christmas pudding with brandy
time of year that has many different sauce.
meanings for everyone. Finally, it would not be the holidays
Amongst the wonderful archival without a bit of decorating. During the
collection at the Naval Museum of Second World War, RCN sailors would
Halifax there are pieces of these naval celebrate the holidays at sea by dec-
holiday traditions that have been do- orating minesweepers, corvettes and
nated to the museum over the years. destroyers with Christmas trees and
Archivist Lisa McNiven has discov- wreaths that were hoisted up the fun-
ered that “there are so many beautiful nel and placed around the ship. How-
gems in the collection from Christmas ever, even though the holidays were
cards to holiday photos. These pieces celebrated during the war, it was also
of past holiday traditions standout a time of tragedy for the Royal Canadi-
in the collection because they serve an Navy. On the night of December 24,
as an example of the unity that exists 1944 HMCS Clayoquot, a Bangor-class
within the navy since 1910.” Some of Minesweeper, was torpedoed and sunk Christmas dinner onboard HMCS St. Thomas. From left to right: ratings AB E. Slot-
Lisa’s favorite items are the museum’s by U-806 just outside the approaches to winski, AB H. Booth, AB S. Kurchuriwsky, and OS. Nevitt.
collection of Christmas cards. Below the Halifax Harbour. Sadly, eight sail- WO MURISON, RCNVR
is a selection from that collection that ors lost their lives that night. Every
includes over a hundred items. year on Battle of the Atlantic Sunday
Acting Museum Director, CPO2 the navy takes time to remember
Guy Godin (ret’d), said that one of his ships like the Clayoquot.
fondest memories while serving the in All of these are only but a few of the
the navy was the holiday tradition of traditions and memoires that the navy
the youngest sailor becoming Cap- has around the holidays. If you have
tain for the day. On Christmas Day, any special memories, traditions, or
since the 1940s, Commanding Officers moments of remembrance that you
have been giving up their tunics to would like to share with the museum
the youngest member of the crew to please email the Naval Museum of
become CO for the day. Along with Halifax at:
the change of command, the crew of navalmuseumofhalifax@forces.gc.ca
the ship would get to enjoy a proper A Christmas card from HMCS Bonaventure.
NAVAL MUSEUM OF HALIFAX
Thoughts about about the holiday season
By Cdr Jennifer Gosse
Formation Chaplain
by seven of the world’s major reli- other times of the year. Snuggled in at what our circumstances, no matter
gions. And I don’t think mine are the home, surrounded by family, we begin where we are, no matter how alone we
only ones that count.” to think about what is most important might otherwise be. We just have to
I haven’t fact checked it, but a quick in our lives. ask in order to receive it; to search in
glance at a multi-cultural calendar So what happens this year when order to find it.
tells me its close enough to being true. a lot of us are not able to be in those This holiday season, whatever your
I love it. Growing up, I was always places that nurture and sustain us? circumstances, I hope that you are
fascinated by the differences in what When the people you want to snuggle able to take some time to do that look-
and how people believe. I guess even in with are locked down in another ing inward. Whether you are at home
back then I had the makings of a mili- part of the country, or locked away in with family, or on your own, that Sa-
tary chaplain, because I believed that a retirement home just down the road? cred Mystery that so many celebrate
every person not only had the right to How do we celebrate when the peo- at this time of the year is still avail-
their own beliefs, but that they should ple we want to celebrate with are not able to you. If you have trouble believ-
be respected for and upheld in those available to us? ing that and if you want someone to
beliefs. That we believe differently is I would suggest that we each need to talk to about it, your chaplain team is
something to be celebrated in my eyes. look even further inward than we of- here for you. Pondering the mysteries
And that is why this time of the ten do. To find that place in ourselves of life, while serving you, is what we
year is so special - so many of us are that connects us to that which is great- are called to do.
celebrating what we believe during er than ourselves. To what many of us Chaplain services are available
what we have come to call “the hol- would call the Holy, or the Sacred, or during working hours by calling 721-
Have you ever seen the meme on iday season.” In the northern hemi- God. Granted it is sometimes easier to 8660 for the Stad office, 427-0521 for the
Facebook that says: “Why do I wish sphere there is something about the connect with other people than with Fleet Office and 720-1055 for the Shear-
people “Happy Holidays” instead of shortened days and long dark nights that which is beyond our understand- water office. Over the block leave,
“Merry Christmas”? Because from that makes us turn inward, to focus ing, but the good news is that connect- the Duty Chaplain can be reached by
November 1 to January 15 there are on spiritual realities that can easily ing with the deepest mystery of life calling the Administrative Support
approximately 29 holidays observed get lost in the hard light of day at is always available to us – no matter Team at 427-7788.
9 TRIDENT NEWS DECEMBER 14, 2020
Key events of the Battle of the Atlantic: December
By CPO1 (ret’d) Pat Devenish
Canadian Naval Memorial Trust
December 10, 1939: 7,400 scantily December 7, 1940: After running auxiliary patrol vessel’s 16 crew after (Magpie) and succeeded in landing two
equipped, hastily raised and poorly aground in the Bristol Channel, the Ca- grounding off Liverpool, Nova Scotia German spies at Hancock Point in the
trained men of the 1st Canadian Divi- nadian sailing vessel Watkins F. Nisbet in a gale. Adversus is manned by the Gulf of Maine. Both spies were cap-
sion sail from Halifax for Britain. This is later salvaged and scrapped. RCMP and had been used to patrol tured by US authorities.
is the first contingent of troops since Nova Scotia’s south shore searching for
Canada’s declaration of war on Ger- December 1, 1941: Based on an German submarines attempting to land December 10, 1944: After being
many (September 10th). HMC Ships isolated case and an unofficial ex- saboteurs and/or spies. damaged by a mine in the eastern
Ottawa, Restigouche, Fraser and St. periment originating on the corvette Mediterranean off the coast of Greece,
Laurent lead that first of many troop HMCS Matapedia, the term “Unfit Sea December 26, 1942: After nightfall, while support government loyal forces
convoys of recently converted liners duty-Chronic seasickness” is coined. convoy ONS-154 bound for New York in Greece’s civil war following liber-
under the designation TC-1 to a point Developed from this series of events is from Britain with an all-Canadian es- ation, the RCN infantry landing ship
off of Halifax where they are met by a a concoction of hyoscine hydrogen bro- cort is attacked by a wolf pack number- HMCS Prince David is towed to North
Royal Navy escort. mide, hyoscyamine hydrogen bromide ing at least 20 U-boats. Over the course Africa for repairs. After 4 weeks in
and ethyl B-methyl allyl thiobarbituric of the next two days, 14 ships are sunk Bizerta, Tunisia, a patch was fitted to
December 1, 1940: HMCS acid into pill No. 2-183-a simple deriva- and more than 100 merchant and naval the roughly 5 by 4 metre hole and she
Saguenay, escorting a convoy 300 tive of gravol-a seasickness pill. seaman are dead. HMC Ships St. Lau- sailed for Gibraltar.
miles west of Ireland is hit by a tor- rent, Chilliwack, Shediac, Napanee and
pedo fired by the Italian submarine December 7, 1941: While on escort Battleford are not able to confirm any December 24, 1944: HMCS Clayo-
Argo. Her bow is smashed, separates, duty with convoy SC 58, HMCS Wind- U-boat sinkings however the pack is quot, while taking station on convoy
then sinks and at noon the next day flower is accidentally rammed by the finally driven off and 32 merchant ships XB 139 just two miles off Sambro Light
she hits a mine in the Irish Sea off the Dutch freighter Zypenberg in a foggy arrive in port to be loaded with their off the entrance to Halifax harbour, is
Isle of Man. Twenty-three men are encounter off Newfoundland’s Grand precious cargo and sent off into the dark torpedoed and sunk by U-806, losing 8 of
dead and 90 casualties are transferred Banks. Only the second trip for the new North Atlantic to return to England. a crew of 84.
to the destroyer HMS Highlander ship and crew, she promptly sinks with Note: Postwar examinations of German
and by December 5, with a skeleton the loss of 23 crew. records confirm the loss of U-356 in the December 27, 1944: In the frigid wa-
crew, she reaches the safety of har- early morning hours of the 27th. ter of the North Atlantic, another small
bour under tow. Saguenay is the first December 12, 1941: The Canadian yet vital victory is chalked up as the
Canadian warship to be torpedoed by merchantman Neresus disappears in December 3, 1944: While enroute Castle class corvette HMCS St. Thom-
an enemy submarine. Note: Examina- the Caribbean. The weather is clear from the Barbados to St John, New as sinks U-877. The submarine was
tion of post-war records indicates that and no U-boats have ever been con- Brunswick, the 5500 ton Canadian disabled by the corvette’s squid mortar
the Captain of Argo was decorated firmed in the vicinity. merchantman Cornwallis is sunk off and sank after her crew abandoned
with the German Oak Leaves’for the Portland, Maine by U-1230 with a loss ship. All 56 crew were subsequently
destruction of this ‘cruiser’. December 20, 1941: HMCS Adversus of 43 of a crew of 48. U-1230, on its only rescued by St. Thomas.
sinks but is safely abandoned by the cruise, was part of Operation Elster
TRIDENT NEWS DECEMBER 14, 2020 10
HMCS Summerside
contributes to NDWCC
Halifax Explosion
commemorated
On December 4, Capt(N) Williams, CFB Halifax Base Commander, and CPO2 The small crew of HMCS Summerside have punched above their weight during
Waterfield, Assistant Base Chief, laid a CFB Halifax wreath during an intimate, this year’s National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign. Though they’ve
physically-distanced Halifax Explosion commemorative ceremony at Fort Need- been deployed overseas on Op CARIBBE, the ship’s company managed to raise
ham Memorial Park. December 6, 2020, marked the 103rd anniversary of this $2,195 for NDWCC through a number of different fundraising initiatives. The ship
tragic event that forever changed our great city and its citizens who demonstrat- arrived back in Halifax from the six-week deployment on December 8.
ed tremendous strength and resiliency in the face of adversity.
ARIANE GUAY-JADAH, BASE PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER SUBMITTED
Face of the Base: Lt(N) Callista Szachury
Introducing another #Faceof- supply donation. With the help rewarding experience, especial-
BaseHFX: Lt(N) Callista Szach- of her connection to the school ly seeing fellow members come
ury. Lt(N) Szachury is a Naval division and local community together for a good cause. After
Warfare Officer (NWO) from in Regina, they were able to working on a full-time contract
HMCS Queen, a Naval Reserve gather and collect 500 pounds at CFB Halifax since January
Division located in Regina, of children’s books which were 2019, she spent a brief time
SK. Earning her Bachelor of brought aboard and delivered aboard HMCS Charlottetown be-
Education from the University with the help of ship’s company fore being posted to HMCS Ville
of Regina in 2010 and teaching to two northern schools: Inuujaq de Quebec where, over the past
elementary students for eight School in Arctic Bay and Ulaa- year and a half, she received her
years, Lt(N) Szachury’s enthu- juk Elementary School in Pond Bridge Watchkeeping certificate
siasm and passion for teaching Inlet. “Watching [the students] and successfully completed her
and learning certainly cross choose their very own books for NOPQ board as a Reservist.
over into her military career. the first time in their lives is a “I’ve been extremely lucky in
In fact, some of the most moment that I will never forget,” my naval career to have many
memorable highlights of her she explained. highlights and fond memories,
career have been when both With a natural passion for from achieving professional
her passion for education and giving back to those around milestones to meeting and
military service are combined. her, it comes as no surprise that working with so many amazing
For example, back in August Lt(N) Szachury was happy to be individuals.” Thank you, Lt(N)
2019, HMCS Ville de Quebec the Fleet OPI assisting with this Szachury. We are lucky to have
sailed north to the Nanisivik year’s #NDWCC. Over the past you aboard.
Naval Facility on Baffin Island, few months she has found that
Nunavut, a sail during which coordinating Fleet wide events,
Lt(N) Szachury was given the op- such has the Amazing Base
portunity to deliver a book and Race, has been a challenging butVous pouvez aussi lire
