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Monday January 24, 2022 Volume 56, Issue 02
www.tridentnewspaper.com
HMCS Montreal deploys
to Op Reassurance
Family members and friends of the crew of HMCS Montreal
watched the ship’s departure for Operation Reassurance from the
Halifax waterfront on January 19. Due to record local COVID-19
case counts, the ship’s company and embarked Sea Training staff
completed an extended quarantine period at hotels before depart-
ing with a quiet ceremony at HMC Dockyard.
MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA
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Dishing up good advice:
Editor: Ryan Melanson
tips for eating healthy at home
ryan.melanson@psphalifax.ca
By Joanie Veitch,
902-721-8662
Trident Staff
Reporter: Joanie Veitch
joanie.veitch@psphalifax.ca
As the omicron variant of COVID-19 nents of what you make — for later. How much to drink varies, depend-
902-721-8624
continues to push the number of cases This really takes the stress out of ing on things such as age and activity
Editorial Advisor: Margaret Conway in the region, it’s easy to feel discour- making meals, especially on the busi- levels. A general guideline for most
margaret.conway@forces.gc.ca aged and slip into unhealthy eating er days, and it saves you money,” said people is between nine to 12 cups.
902-721-0560 habits — especially as we enter the Barker Jackman. And finally, while what you put into
Editorial Advisor: Ariane Guay-Jadah third year of the pandemic during the The second thing to keep in mind is your body is obviously a large part of
Ariane.Guay-Jadah@forces.gc.ca cold winter months. a visual of a dinner plate with various healthy eating, how you eat is equally
902-721-8341 (We’re looking at you, storm chips!) food groups on it; a simple strategy important, she said.
www.tridentnewspaper.com While we can’t change the situation but a “game changer” for many peo- “Be mindful about how you eat.
with omicron, or how it’s affecting so ple, according to Barker Jackman. Slow down, savour your food. Turn
Trident is an authorized military publication distributed
across Canada and throughout the world every second
much of our lives, we can take action “A healthy plate is half fruits and off the distractions and eat with your
Monday, and is published with the permission of Rear and aim to eat healthier, says Laurie vegetables, a quarter whole grains and family or friends. It really makes a dif-
Admiral Brian Santarpia, Commander, Joint Task Force
Atlantic. The Editor reserves the right to edit, condense Barker Jackman, a health promotion a quarter protein foods. This balances ference. You will feel more satisfied.”
or reject copy, photographs or advertising to achieve the specialist with PSP Health Promotion out the macro nutrients — the carbo-
aims of a service newspaper as defined by the Interim
Canadian Forces Newspapers Policy dated April 11, Services. hydrates, proteins and fibres — help-
2005. Deadline for copy and advertising is 10 a.m., 11 Barker Jackman is a registered di- ing us feel full for longer,” she said.
business days prior to the publication date. Material must
be accompanied by the contributor’s name, address and etitian who joined the PSP (Personnel Eating at regular times is another
phone number. Opinions and advertisements printed Support Programs) division of Canadi- top tip to keep in mind, said Barker
in Trident are those of the individual contributor or
advertiser and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or an Forces Morale and Welfare Ser- Jackman, especially now with so
endorsements of the DND, the Editor or the Publisher. vices in October 2021. Having worked many people working from home. “It’s
Le Trident est une publication militaire autorisée par le as a dietitian for more than 20 years, easy to end up grazing all day long but
contre-amiral Brian Santarpia, Commandant la force
opérationnelle interarmées de l‘Atlantique, qui est
and a regular on-air columnist with having set meal times makes a huge
distribuée partout au Canada et outremer les lundis CTV Morning Live Atlantic, Barker difference — every three to five hours
toutes les quinzaines. Le rédacteur en chef se réserve
le droit de modifier, de condenser ou de rejeter les
Jackman has lots of tips to help pro- or so, but everyone is different.”
articles, photographies ou annonces publicitaires mote healthy eating. For snacks, she suggests fruit and
jugées contraires aux objectifs d’un journal militaire
selon la définition donnée à politique temporaire des “Plan your meals, that’s the first vegetables and a source of protein,
journaux des forces canadiennes. L’heure de tombée des thing to do. You will always eat better such as a handful of nuts.
annonces publi- citaires ou des articles est fixée à 1000
le jeudi précédant la semaine de publication. Les textes with a plan,” said Barker Jackman. Another key ingredient to healthy
peuvent être soumis en français ou en anglais; ils doivent Planning has the added benefit of eating is making sure to stay hydrat-
indiquer le nom, l’adresse et le numéro de téléphone du
collaborateur. Les opinions et les annonces publicitaires making grocery shopping easier and ed, said Barker Jackman, noting that
imprimées par le Trident sont celles des collaborateurs et more efficient, as you know exactly water is the best choice for hydration.
agents publicitaires et non nécessairement celles de la
rédaction, du MDN ou de l’éditeur. what you need to buy and can make “Drinking water is so important.
Courier address:
sure you have fresh ingredients on It helps keep every part of our body Cooking meals at home is one of the best
Canadian Forces Base Halifax hand to repurpose any leftovers, she working. It helps flush waste and ways to ensure healthy eating, says PSP
Building S-90
Suite 329
added. keeps us at the right temperature. Health Promotion nutritionist Laurie
P.O. Box 99000 “I recommend when making a meal When we get dehydrated we can feel Barker Jackman, pictured here cooking
Halifax, N.S.
B3K 5X5
that you double or triple-batch and tired and get a headache,” she said. with her son Max.
freeze the extras — or freeze compo- SUBMITTED
New CAF
members
enrolled
at 12 Wing
Shearwater
Capt Nadeau conducts an enrollment ceremony for
two new applicants, Aviator Firouz Firouzi (cen-
ter), an Air Operations Support Technician, and
Aviator Michael Viray (right), an Avionic Systems
Technician. This took place at 12 Wing Shearwa-
ter headquarters on December 8, 2021. Welcome
Avr Firouzi and Avr Viray!
CPL OLIVIA MAINVILLE
TRIDENT NEWS JANUARY 24, 2022 3
HMCS Montreal left Halifax on January 19 to join NATO SNMG2 colleagues as part of Op Reassurance.
CPL SARINA KUZMA
Operation Reassurance continues as HMCS
Montreal departs for six-month deployment
By Ryan Melanson,
Trident Staff
The Royal Canadian Navy’s Atlantic point, and now the crew is eager to get that we can keep our sailors safe on range of experiences, challenges and
Fleet has begun its first deployment of going out the door and get this mission board during the mission,” added successes that come with a major over-
the new year, with HMCS Montreal de- started,” Commander Chris Devita RAdm Brian Santarpia, Commander seas deployment.
parting Halifax on January 19 to join said. MARLANT and JTFA. “This is crucial for career progres-
NATO colleagues in Northern Europe The majority of the team came to- While this is the first time HMCS sion. This is the chance to take every-
as part of Operation Reassurance. gether on board Montreal last August, Montreal has deployed to Op Reassur- thing you learn in your training, and
As has become the norm due to the and have since been working nonstop, ance, the RCN has been supporting the actually put it to use in a practical
pandemic, the ship and its crew, along bringing a ship that hasn’t sailed in mission since the summer of 2014, and setting. I can’t wait to see what we’re
with the embarked CH-148 Cyclone He- more than two years up to the re- Montreal’s departure marks the begin- capable of.”
licopter Air Detachment, slipped away quired readiness levels. ning of the 16th rotation of the deploy-
quietly without a large gathering at “We started as a group of individu- ment for Halifax-class frigates. HMCS
the jetty, having said goodbye to their als, and now we are truly a cohesive Fredericton, the most recent ship to
families days earlier before beginning ship’s company. I’ve never been more deploy to Op Reassurance, returned to
a hotel quarantine to reduce the risk proud - these folks have dug deeper, Halifax in December after five months
of positive COVID-19 cases on board found success where it wasn’t always with Standing NATO Maritime Group
once at sea. expected, and they’ve shown a great Two.
But despite these unideal condi- positive attitude all along.” This consistent NATO presence in
tions, and the extra stress brought on Another round of COVID-19 testing the Mediterranean and Black Sea is
by worsening pandemic conditions will follow after the ship leaves its meant to provide security and assur-
at home and abroad in recent weeks, homeport, and despite the rise in cases ances to allies in the region, and began
Montreal’s Commanding Officer attributed to the Omicron variant of as a response to Russian aggression in
said he’s been impressed by the high the disease, RCN officials are confi- 2014. Activities for Montreal while at
spirits among his ship’s company, dent in the strict protocols that have sea will include surveillance and mon-
who have all been looking forward to kept the virus at bay. The COVID-19 itoring, as well as training focused on
completing the isolation and testing situation will also be examined closely Restrictions at HMC Dockyard didn’t stop
interoperability with allies.
requirements and getting down to during any port visits, and it’s likely family members from finding a way to
Along with the importance of the
business. that sailors will be required to stay on wave goodbye. They gathered along the
mission and fulfilling Canada’s NATO
“The crew is ready to go and all of us board the ship or in the vicinity of the Halifax waterfront to watch as the ship
obligations, Cdr Devita said he was
want to get on with it. There’s been so jetty during any stops. departed.
also excited for his crew, particularly
MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA
much preparation leading up to this “We have a very high confidence the junior members, to take in the
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Programs and services at the H&R MFRC during a pandemic
The H&R MFRC continues to be responsive to the needs of military families
by adapting to the guidelines and protocols put in place by Public Health. Our
doors remain open, and although most staff are working from home, we continue
to be operational, hosting programs virtually (via Zoom), providing online and
over-the-phone services such as employment support and Veteran services, and
offering options for those seeking mental health support. We continue to offer our
morale mail service. As always, we are available by calling our 24/7 line: 902-427-
7788 or connecting with us by email or on social media. Hope to see you all soon.
Stay safe and be healthy.
Connect with us today!
Phone: 902-427-7788
Email: info@hrmfrc.onmicrosoft.com
Website: www.halifaxmfrc.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hrmfrc
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CAF members support
booster clinics in Quebec
From left, PSP Halifax Deputy Manager Stacey Robichaud, CFB Halifax Base Chief Sailor 1st Class Sim Truong
CPO1 Alena Mondelli, CFB Halifax Base Commander Capt(N) Sean Williams, and of the Naval Reserve Unit
H&R MFRC employee engagement supervisor Darren O’Connell. HMCS Donnacona is one of
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a number of CAF members
taking part in Operation
Volunteers recognized
Vector in support of the
domestic fight against
COVID-19. S1 Truong is seen
here helping out at a booster
for crucial support vaccination clinic held at the
Montreal Convention Centre
on January 6.
during a difficult year
CPL VALERIE DUCLOS-
PELOQUIN, 34 BRIGADE GROUP
By Sarah-Jean Mannette,
H&R MFRC
Recently, the Halifax & Region Mil- ways of doing activities and events.
itary Family Resource Centre (H&R Your support for military families con-
MFRC) and PSP Community Recreation tinued even though our activities and
hosted the 2021 CANEX Gives Back Rec- events, like departures and homecom-
ognition Event. Held at Glow Halifax, it ings looked very different.”
was the first time in two years that this Under the bright lights of the Glow
event, supported by the CANEX, was event, there were many photo oppor-
held in-person! And what a time it was. tunities, speeches, and the ceremonial
The CANEX Gives Back Annual Rec- cheque presentation. This cheque
ognition Event for volunteers is directly represents the total hours volunteered
supported by the CANEX from pur- between PSP Community Recreation
chases made by CAF members and the and the H&R MFRC. The amount is cal-
community at large, with proceeds gen- culated at the rate of minimum wage,
erated through the sales of merchandise showcasing a dollar value of contribut-
like Support Our Troops, Soldier On, ed hours in savings. The total amount of
Military Kits, and other merchandise. the cheque was $48,278, which equates
Attendees included volunteers, to over 3,700 volunteer hours. This is an
Capt(N) Sean Williams, Base Command- incredible amount of time that volun-
er, CPO1 Alena Mondelli, Base Chief, teers have given these organizations.
Darren O’Connell, H&R MFRC employ- Stacey Robichaud and Darren O’Con-
ee engagement supervisor, Jill Clarke, nell, representing PSP and the H&R
H&R MFRC volunteer coordinator, and MFRC, respectively, proudly present-
Stacey Robichaud, PSP Halifax Deputy ed the cheque to CPO1 Mondelli and
Manager. Being so close to Christmas, Capt(N) Williams.
Blaine Fennell, base store manager Volunteers are well-known at the
from the CANEX Windsor Park, was H&R MFRC and PSP facilities, many of
unable to attend, however he sent his whom have been volunteering for over
regrets and well wishes for a fun event. 18 years. Volunteers are military mem-
Blaine continues to play a vital role in bers, family members and those who
the connection between the CANEX and have a passion for supporting military
the H&R MFRC and PSP Community families.
Recreation. Staff are truly grateful for the con-
Darren O’Connell shared a message tinued support from the CANEX. We
to the audience from Shelley Hopkins, encourage everyone to visit a CANEX
executive director at the H&R MFRC: location, at CFB Halifax, Windsor Park,
“Despite the challenges of ever-chang- and 12 Wing in Shearwater, or go online
ing public health protocols, our volun- at www.canex.ca.
teers showed up and adapted to new
TRIDENT NEWS JANUARY 24, 2022 5
Jolliet in Sept-Îles, Que., and S1 Jacob
Fleck-Giesbrecht, from HMCS Nonsuch
in Edmonton, ensured the ship’s two
multi-role rescue boats were fueled and
ready to deploy.
Boatswains and boat drivers S1
Andrew Henderson, from Nonsuch, and
S1 Samuel Gagné, from HMCS Scotian
in Halifax, were in the boarding party
ready room alongside members of the
USCG Law Enforcement Detachment,
preparing to chase down the suspect
vessel.
S1 Luc Gillis, a naval communicator
from HMCS Griffon, and S1 Forneri
drove the boats and manned their C6
gun mounts, providing command pres-
ence during the boarding procedure.
The approach was directed by na-
val warfare officers like Lieutenants
(Navy) Scott Patchett, from Prevost,
and Joe Cheng, from HMCS Discovery
in Vancouver. They are responsible for
safely guiding Harry DeWolf closer to
its target.
The final parts of the team which
intercepted the vessel were made up of
members always standing by to assist.
Logistics officer Lieutenant Command-
er Craig Lemoine, from Winnipeg’s
HMCS Chippawa, kept the members
supplied, and cook S1 Veronique Bouch-
ard, a police officer whose home reserve
unit is Montreal’s HMCS Donnacona,
ensured the crew was fueled from dawn
The reservists on board Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Harry DeWolf. The ship has a normal crew size of 65 people, of which
to dusk in the galley. He also prepared
reservists make up about a fifth of the crew.
the hangar to receive possible detainees
or rescuees from the U.S. Coast Guard
Les réservistes à bord du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté Harry DeWolf. Le navire est doté d’un équipage composé normalement de
team.
65 personnes. Les réservistes comptent pour environ le cinquième de cet équipage.
For many of the reservists on board,
CAF PHOTO / PHOTO FAC
their participation in the deployment
HMCS Harry DeWolf
illustrates the beauty of the reserve
life – the balance between a civilian
career and military experiences creates
endless opportunities.
“I really enjoy travelling and having
reservists helped intercept
the opportunity to contribute to Oper-
ation Caribbe has been an incredible
experience for me,” said S1 Shelton.
For S1 Bouchard, this deployment
smuggling vessel
was the experience of a lifetime – taking
part in Harry DeWolf’s historic maiden
voyage.
S1 Gillis and S1 Forneri joined for the
challenge of operating the first vessel
By RCN in the RCN’s new fleet of Arctic and
Offshore Patrol Ships.
A group of Naval Reservists hailing Detachment performed the boarding, then down the western seaboard of “It’s an incredible experience for any
from cities across Canada played a searching and evidence collecting North America and into the Caribbe- reservist, and anyone interested should
vital role during Her Majesty’s Ca- tasks during drug seizure operations, an Sea and Eastern Pacific, where it definitely put their name forward,”
nadian Ship (HMCS) Harry DeWolf’s while Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) took part in Caribbe. said S1 Gillis. “I’m now returning to
recent drug seizures as part of Opera- sailors drove the ship’s multi-role It was during Caribbe that the ship my home unit, another small, tight-knit
tion Caribbe, Canada’s participation rescue boats, operated the boats’ C6 made its first two drug busts – mile- family, and can’t wait to share my ex-
in U.S.-led enhanced counter-narcot- guns and supported the USCG team stones for both Harry DeWolf and the periences with them,” he said of Naval
ics operations in the Caribbean Sea logistically. class. The Naval Reservists on board Reserve Division HMCS Griffon.
and Eastern Pacific. Reservists make As the lead ship of the new Harry played vital roles in what happened Whether it was a first deployment,
up about a fifth of the 65-member DeWolf class of Arctic and Offshore during those two drug seizures. or another to add to the memory book,
ship’s company. Patrol Ships, the ship and its crew re- In the days leading up to the No- reservists aboard Harry DeWolf for its
For Sailor 1st Class (S1) James turned to its home port of Halifax on vember 18 seizure, Sailor 1st Class historic first voyage helped the ship
Forneri, from the Naval Reserve Divi- December 16, 2021 after completing an (S1) Alexander Shelton, a naval com- circumnavigate North America by way
sion HMCS Griffon in Thunder Bay, historic circumnavigation of North bat information operator whose home of the Northwest Passage and Panama
Ont., the deployment on Op Caribbe America. The ship departed Halifax unit is HMCS Brunswicker in Saint Canal, saw polar bears and icebergs
allowed him to work alongside a part- on August 3, sailing north to take part John, N.B., was part of the team that while interacting with Canada’s Inuit
ner nation for the first time. in Operation Nanook, Canada’s pre- tracked the suspect vessel, interpret- communities, interdicted two vessels of
“That team is super professional, miere Arctic operation. While in the ing intelligence to help create a plan interest resulting in the seizure of 2,589
it was amazing working alongside Arctic, the ship and its crew charted of approach. kg of cocaine on Operation Caribbe, and
them,” S1 Forneri said, referenc- its course via the fabled Northwest In the early hours of the morning enhanced professional skills as sailors
ing the United States Coast Guard Passage, a first for the RCN since of the interdiction, boatswains Sailor in their trades.
(USCG) Law Enforcement Detach- 1954. 2nd Class (S2) Mohamed Kaseem,
ment embarked in Harry DeWolf for Upon completion of Nanook, the from HMCS Prevost in London, Ont.,
Op Caribbe. The Law Enforcement ship sailed on to Canada’s West Coast, S1 Jeremy Théberge, from HMCS
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Les manœuvrier et conducteur de
bateau, le Mat 1 Andrew Henderson, du
NCSM Nonsuch, et le Mat 1 Samuel Gagné,
du NCSM Scotian d’Halifax, se trouvaient
dans la salle de préparation de l’équipe
d’arraisonnement avec les membres du
détachement d’application de la loi de
la Garde côtière des États-Unis, pour se
préparer à poursuivre le navire suspect.
Le Mat 1 Luc Gillis, spécialiste en com-
munications navales du NCSM Griffon,
et le Mat 1 Forneri ont conduit les embar-
cations et manié les affûts pour canon C6,
assurant une présence de commandement
pendant la procédure d’arraisonnement.
L’approche a été dirigée par des officiers
de guerre navale, à savoir les lieutenants
de vaisseau Scott Patchett, du NCSM Pre-
vost, et Joe Cheng, du NCSM Discovery de
Vancouver. Les deux officiers avaient la
responsabilité de guider en toute sécurité
le NCSM Harry DeWolf vers sa cible.
Les derniers membres de l’équipe qui a
intercepté le navire se tenaient toujours
prêts à aider. L’officier de la logistique, le
Des membres de la Marine royale canadienne et des membres de la garde côtière des États Unis retournent au NCSM HARRY capitaine de corvette Craig Lemoine, du
DEWOLF avec de la marchandise de contrebande le 18 novembre 2021. NCSM Chippawa de Winnipeg, a veillé à
ce que les militaires ne manquassent de
A Royal Canadian Navy member onboard HMCS Harry DeWolf operates the ship’s boat launching system in order to transfer rien, et la cuisinière, le Mat 1 Véronique
confiscated drugs to USCGC Vigilant on November 20, 2021, in the East Pacific Ocean. Bouchard, policière dont l’unité de réserve
LT(N) LISA TUBB / LTV LISA TUBB d’appartenance est le NCSM Donnacona
de Montréal, a nourri l’équipage de l’aube
Des réservistes à bord du
au crépuscule dans la cuisine. L’équipe a
également préparé le hangar pour accueil-
lir les personnes qui seraient détenues ou
secourues par l’équipe de la Garde côtière
NCSM Harry DeWolf
des États-Unis.
Pour bon nombre des réservistes à
bord, le fait de participer à ce déploiement
illustre la beauté de la vie de réserviste :
contribuent à l’interception
l’équilibre entre une carrière civile et les
expériences militaires offre des possibilités
infinies.
« J’aime beaucoup voyager, et l’occasion
d’un navire de contrebande
qui m’a été donnée de contribuer à l’opéra-
tion Caribbe a été pour moi une expérience
incroyable », a déclaré le Mat 1 Shelton.
Pour le Mat 1 Bouchard, ce déploiement
a été la plus belle expérience de sa vie : il a
Par MRC pris part au voyage inaugural historique
du Harry DeWolf.
Un groupe de réservistes de la drogues, tandis que les marins de la Caribbe que le navire a effectué ses Les Mat 1 Gillis et Forneri ont voulu
Marine venant de partout au Cana- Marine royale canadienne (MRC) ont deux saisies de drogue qui constituent relever le défi de travailler à bord du tout
da a joué un rôle essentiel lors des conduit les embarcations de sauvetage des étapes importantes pour le navire premier navire de la nouvelle flotte de
récentes saisies de drogue effectuées polyvalentes du navire, ont manié les Harry DeWolf et la classe. Les réserv- navires de patrouille extracôtiers et de
par le Navire canadien de Sa Majesté canons C6 des embarcations et ont ap- istes de la Marine qui se trouvaient à l’Arctique de la MRC.
(NCSM) Harry DeWolf dans le cadre porté un soutien logistique à l’équipe bord ont joué un rôle essentiel dans « Il s’agit d’une expérience incroyable
de l’opération Caribbe, qui constitue de la Garde côtière des États-Unis. l’exécution de ces deux saisies de pour tout réserviste, et toute personne
la participation du Canada aux opéra- Premier navire de la nouvelle classe drogue. intéressée doit absolument se manifester,
tions antidrogues renforcées dirigées HARRY DEWOLF de navires de pa- Dans les jours qui ont précédé a déclaré le Mat 1 Gillis, de la Division de
par les É.‑U. dans la mer des Caraïbes trouille extracôtiers et de l’Arctique, la saisie du 18 novembre, le Mat 1 la Réserve navale, le NCSM Griffon. Je re-
et le Pacifique Est. Les réservistes le NCSM Harry DeWolf est retourné à Alexander Shelton, opérateur d’équi- tourne maintenant à mon unité d’apparte-
représentent environ le cinquième des son port d’attache d’Halifax avec son pement d’informations de combat nance, une autre petite famille très unie, et
65 membres de l’équipage du navire. équipage, le 16 décembre 2021, après (Marine) dont l’unité d’appartenance j’ai hâte de raconter mes expériences à mes
Pour le matelot de 1re classe (mat avoir effectué une tournée historique est le NCSM Brunswicker de Saint camarades de bord. »
1) James Forneri, de la Division de la de l’Amérique du Nord. Le navire a John, au Nouveau-Brunswick, faisait Qu’il s’agisse de leur premier déploie-
Réserve navale, le NCSM Griffon, de quitté Halifax le 3 août en direction partie de l’équipe qui a suivi le navire ment ou d’un autre à ajouter à leur album
Thunder Bay, en Ontario, sa partici- du nord pour prendre part à l’opéra- suspect et qui a interprété les données souvenirs, les réservistes qui étaient à
pation à l’Op Caribbe lui a permis de tion Nanook, la principale opération de renseignement servant à l’étab- bord du Harry DeWolf lors de son premier
travailler pour la première fois aux du Canada dans l’Arctique. Pendant lissement d’un plan d’approche. voyage historique ont aidé le navire à
côtés de marins d’un pays partenaire. qu’il se trouvait dans l’Arctique, il Aux premières heures du matin de faire le tour de l’Amérique du Nord et à
« Cette équipe est très profession- a traversé le légendaire passage du l’interdiction, trois manœuvriers, le franchir le passage du Nord-Ouest et le
nelle, c’était formidable de travailler à Nord-Ouest, une première pour la matelot de 2e classe (mat 2) Mohamed canal de Panama, ont vu des ours polaires
ses côtés », a déclaré le Mat 1 Forneri, MRC depuis 1954. Kaseem, du NCSM Prevost de London, et des icebergs tout en interagissant avec
faisant référence au détachement Après sa participation à l’opération en Ontario, le Mat 1 Jeremy Théberge, les communautés inuites du Canada, ont
d’application de la loi de la Garde Nanook, le navire s’est dirigé vers la du NCSM Jolliet de Sept-Îles, au intercepté deux navires d’intérêt, ce qui a
côtière des États-Unis embarqué sur côte Ouest du Canada, puis a navigué Québec, et le Mat 1 Jacob Fleck-Gies- permis de saisir 2 589 kg de cocaïne dans
le NCSM Harry DeWolf pour l’Op Ca- le long de la côte Ouest de l’Amérique brecht, du NCSM Nonsuch d’Edmon- le cadre de l’opération Caribbe, et ont
ribbe. Le détachement d’application du Nord avant d’entrer dans la mer ton, se sont assurés que les deux em- perfectionné leurs compétences profession-
de la loi a procédé à l’arraisonnement, des Caraïbes et le Pacifique Est, où il a barcations de sauvetage polyvalentes nelles en tant que marins, chacun dans son
aux fouilles et à la collecte de preuves pris part à l’opération Caribbe. du navire étaient pleines de carburant groupe professionnel.
pendant les opérations de saisie de C’était au cours de l’opération et prêtes à être utilisées.
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January 26, 2022 is #BellLetsTalk Day
Here are ways that you, our local Defence Team, can get involved
By CFB Halifax
January 26, 2022 is #BellLetsTalk online, as we will not be encouraging mental health - Canada.ca
Day. On this day, Bell will donate a large gathering for the flag raising • On January 26, send out texts,
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8 TRIDENT NEWS JANUARY 24, 2022
HMC Ships Moncton and Goose Bay left Halifax on January 20 for a deployment to The ships collected a number of items to be donated to communities they visit during
Operation Projection in West Africa. the deployment, including school supplies, sports equipment, and more.
JOANIE VEITCH, TRIDENT STAFF SUBMITTED
HMC Ships Moncton and Goose Bay
leave for Operation Projection
By Joanie Veitch,
Trident Staff
For the first time since 2020, two deploying with MARLANT in maroon “This is part of the Navy getting & Region Military Family Resource
of the Royal Canadian Navy’s Kings- posture, when everything is operating back to regular operations, but in an Centre — collected donations of school
ton-class ships — HMC Ships Goose at half capacity, makes things not just ongoing pandemic environment. Over supplies, hygiene products and sports
Bay and Moncton — are crossing the twice as hard, it’s more like four times the past year and a half we’ve learned equipment to bring for distribution
Atlantic Ocean on deployment to Op- as hard,” said Cdr Rice. “But every- a lot but now, with vaccinations in to the various African countries they
eration Projection West Africa. one’s so motivated… people’s positive place and following public health mea- will be visiting.
Operation Projection is a strategic attitude has made the difference for sures, we are much more comfortable HMCS Carleton, the naval reserve
deployment that aims to promote sure.” and can manage. We’re aiming for division in Ottawa, also coordinated
maritime stability and security in the The crossing will take about a maximum flexibility, while still being a kids’ shoe drive and a Goose Bay
Gulf of Guinea region. Working with month, and will include a port call at prudent.” sailor, MS Frederic Duclos, also raised
West African partner nations, the goal the Spanish naval base in Las Pal- With more than 30 countries taking $2,400 to buy more than 100 soccer
is to foster and develop relationships, mas, on Gran Canaria in the Canary part, Obangame Express 2022, sched- balls, hand pumps and goalie gloves.
building capacity through cooperative Islands, to get fuel and supplies before uled from March 12 - 27, is the region’s Cdr Rice said the ships will work
activities. heading to West Africa. largest annual military exercise. Led with the Canadian Defence Attaché,
While deployed, the ships will also While in the region the ships have by Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF), the to ensure the various donations go to
participate in Obangame Express 2022, several scheduled port visits: Dakar, forward-deployed naval component where they are most needed.
a multi-nation exercise led by US Afri- Senegal; Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire; Tema, of US Africa Command, the exercise S1 Martha Mbuyi-Kanyinda is a re-
ca Command. Ghana; Takoradi, Ghana, and Free- focuses on maritime interdiction oper- servist based out of HMCS Chippawa,
HMC Ships Glace Bay and Shawin- town, Sierra Leone. ations, as well as visit, board, search a Naval Reserve division in Winnipeg,
igan deployed on the same mission in On the way back to Canada, the and seizure techniques. Manitoba. Now 23 years of age, she
early 2020, but the operation was cut ships will also stop at the Port of A detachment of personnel from was born in Tanzania in East Africa,
short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Funchal, in the Portuguese island of the Naval Tactical Operations Group and moved to Canada with her family
Last year’s scheduled deployment to Madeira. (NTOG) and a Maritime Operations at age nine. She joined the Naval Re-
West Africa for Shawinigan and Goose Port visits will be handled on a “case Centre (MOC) mentorship team have serves in 2016 and was posted to Goose
Bay was also canceled. by case” basis and decided in consul- deployed with Moncton and Goose Bay Bay last May, working as a Naval
With December’s surging COVID-19 tation with the Canadian Defence At- and will also participate in the exer- Communicator (NAVCOMM).
case numbers resulting in more taché (CDA) in the region, along with cise. “I’m pretty excited. It’s the first
restrictions across Maritime Forces CAF Health Services, said Cdr Rice. “The main maritime security time I’m doing a long deployment like
Atlantic (MARLANT), the pandemic “The critical part in deciding our challenges in the region are piracy, this… I’m looking forward to it, espe-
continued to add a wrench into the activities will be the hospitalization kidnapping and illegal fishing. Most of cially as we’ll get to do some hands-on
works as the crews of Goose Bay and rates in the area. For every port we the nations we’re working with have stuff, working with children there and
Moncton prepared for their January 20 have a rough plan and then, depending very small navies so part of our role helping out. Things like that are really
departure, said Cdr Daniel Rice, Com- on what the data says, we may either is to help them to build capacity and close to my heart.”
manding Officer of Goose Bay, in an scale up or scale back or even cancel train for these types of situations,” The ships are scheduled to return to
interview a few days before departure. some activities. We’ll be taking it explained Cdr Rice. Halifax on April 15.
“Deploying after the Christmas country by country and port by port,” In the lead-up to deployment, the
break is always a challenge, but he said. ships’ crews — helped by the Halifax
TRIDENT NEWS JANUARY 24, 2022 9
Padre’s Corner: Virtual Coffee Talks
A photo I hope with the CDS and
you never see
By Padre Capt Mark SG Sceviour,
CAF CWO
Fleet Chaplain
By DND
This week I went and got my media families when they are facing those hard a forum to highlight is-
photos taken. You all know the ones difficult decisions – not knowing what sues, propose solutions,
I’m talking about. When my wife asked you would have wanted is the worst. and learn about the
how my day was, I responded ‘Not bad, You have to give them something. CAF Command Team’s
had some photos taken that I hope you If you feel you can’t sit down and have goals and priorities in
never see.’ That took her by surprise. a face to face conversation with your a relaxed, psychologi-
The normalcy of taking ‘funeral pho- loved one(s) about end of life decisions, cally-safe environment.
tos’ was not normal for her. And that’s then write it down. Put it in the file cab- These sessions also
when it struck me, our military lives are inet and tell them it’s there in case the provide the CDS and
different from most Canadians or even worst outcome happens. If you can sit CAF CWO with per-
members of my family. down with your loved one(s), please do. spectives from a wide
It also got me thinking, have I pre- Talk to them about some of your wishes. range of voices within
pared my family in case the worst does Talk about whether you want a crema- the Defence Team and
happen? Sure, I’ve signed all the right tion or a casket. A traditional funeral, a will help nuance their
documents (mainly because the military celebration of life or both. understanding of the
forces me to do that once a year) but What if you really don’t care? Still issues that are top-of-
have I had a real conversation about un- give them something. Give them some mind for military and
limited liability? Have I had a talk about achievable tasks. Maybe you want civilian members.
my wishes for end of life and funeral everyone to wear Maple Leafs jerseys The sessions will
care? Have I really had the conversation to your wake, or you want a confetti operate under Chatham
about the fact that my employer is the cannon to go off as your remains are House Rules to enable
military and that I sail on a warship? removed from the church/funeral the free exchange of
The answer is most of us have not had home? Or maybe you have a favorite ideas. The next Coffee
those conversations. They aren’t fun. beer or beverage that you want everyone Talk will take place in
Why would we take the precious family to raise a cheer with. Maybe you have Chief of the Defence Staff Gen Wayne Eyre a virtual format via MS
time we have and have morbid conver- some ideas of the songs you’d like played DND Teams on January 26.
sations? Because if we don’t, it’s not fair as your photo slide deck plays. Let them To participate in a fu-
to the ones we leave behind. know. General Wayne Eyre and Chief Petty Offi- ture session, send your
I’ve asked many sailors if their fam- I hope my wife never sees my deploy- cer First Class Gilles Grégoire have launched name, your organiza-
ilies know their wishes when it comes ment media photo. If she does, I hope their new virtual Coffee Talk series. These tion, what it is you do,
to funeral plans. The answer I get most she’s comforted in knowing that I would hour-long, informal sessions provide a small and any other informa-
often is ‘I’m not bothered by that stuff, have loved seeing my friends and family group of Defence Team members (up to 15 tion about yourself you
they can do what they want,’ Or ‘I don’t all wearing red clown noses, raising a per session) an opportunity to share a virtual would like to share to:
want to burden them with a laundry list, pint, and singing ‘Home for a Rest’ as coffee with the CDS and CAF CWO and to +Internal Communica-
so I’ve said nothing.’ Take it from me, loud as they can. discuss issues, both big and small. tions internes@ADM(-
a Chaplain who’s journeyed with many The Coffee Talk series offers participants PA)@Ottawa-Hull
Promotions
at 12 Wing
OSS
Capt Crowell promotes Lieutenant Dabadi
to his current rank at 12 Operations Support
Squadron, 12 Wing Shearwater, during
a promotions ceremony held in the fall of
2021. Congratulations to all those who were
promoted!
CPL OLIVIA MAINVILLE
10 TRIDENT NEWS JANUARY 24, 2022
Hi-tech fix in the Solution de haute
works to help RCN technologie envisagée
avoid marine pour aider à éviter les
mammals mammifères marins
Par Peter Mallet,
By Peter Mallet,
Équipe du Lookout
The Lookout Staff
Le bien-être des mammifères marins MRC ne posséderait pas et n’exploiterait
The welfare of marine mammals Open Ocean Robotics is working représente une préoccupation constante pas le drone, mais confierait à Open Ocean
is a constant concern for the Royal closely with JASCO Applied Scienc- au sein de la Marine royale canadienne Robotics le balayage préalable à un exer-
Canadian Navy (RCN). Thanks to es to develop the autonomous patrol (MRC). Grâce aux récents essais d’équipe- cice dans une zone donnée.
Defence Research and Development capability. DRDC, meanwhile, is de- ment effectués par Recherche et dévelop- En plus du sonar passif qui transmet
Canada’s (DRDC) recent equip- veloping a decision support app to pement pour la défense Canada (RDDC), des données de réseau, le Data Xplorer
ment testing, a new technology will process and integrate data captured une nouvelle technologie permettra est équipé d’une caméra à 360 degrés,
improve the RCN’s ability to detect by a multitude of sources includ- d’améliorer la capacité de la MRC de dé- d’une station météorologique, qui recue-
and avoid marine wildlife. ing un-crewed platforms like the tecter et d’éviter la faune marine. ille des renseignements atmosphériques
A team of researchers launched Data Xplorer. The app would also Le 23 novembre, une équipe de cher- et océanographiques, comme la vitesse
the surf-board shaped Data Xplorer, provide decision support for a ship cheurs a lancé dans l’océan près d’Esqui- du vent, la température et la pression
a solar-powered ocean drone, into command team to manage the risks malt, en Colombie-Britannique, le Data barométrique, d’un capteur de vagues,
the ocean near Esquimalt, B.C., on of at-sea operations. They plan to Xplorer, un drone océanique en forme d’un sondeur multifaisceaux, qui recueille
November 23. prototype the app in-house over the de planche de surf alimenté par l’énergie des renseignements sur la profondeur et
The goal is to detect marine next two years, says Maj Thomson. solaire. la topographie de l’océan, et de capteurs
mammals by towing a passive Protection of marine mammals L’objectif est de détecter des mam- supplémentaires qui peuvent être équipés.
hydrophone array and recording is part of the federal government’s mifères marins en remorquant un réseau Jusqu’à maintenant, l’entreprise a
or sending back data to a command Ocean Protection Plan. It specifi- d’hydrophones passifs et en enregistrant construit trois prototypes capables de
centre. If whales are detected, the cally focuses on three endangered ou en envoyant transmettre des données à son centre de
Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) can
des données à contrôle à terre, au moyen d’une liaison
use the information to pause, delay
un centre de montante par satellite ou d’une connexion
or relocate operations to avoid
contrôle. Si par téléphone portable.
them.
l’on détecte Open Ocean Robotics travaille en
“The best strategy to reduce the
des baleines, étroite collaboration avec JASCO Applied
risk of harm to marine mammals
la MRC pourra Sciences à l’élaboration de la capacité de
is avoidance, and also the develop-
utiliser ces patrouille autonome. Pour sa part, RDDC
ment of new automated technology
données afin de est en train de mettre au point une appli-
to improve the monitoring of sea
décider si elle cation d’aide à la prise de décision pour
life,” says Major (Maj) Dugald
doit interrom- traiter et intégrer les données saisies par
Thomson, a Royal Canadian Air
pre, retarder une multitude de sources, y compris les
Force officer currently on second-
ou déplacer les plateformes sans équipage, comme le Data
ment to DRDC as its Air Liaison
opérations afin Xplorer. L’application fournira également
Officer.
de les éviter. des données d’appui à la prise de décision
The ocean drone, developed by
« La meil- qui permettra à l’équipe de comman-
Victoria-based Open Ocean Robot-
leure stratégie dement du navire de gérer les risques
ics, spent a day sailing near Cha-
pour réduire associés aux opérations en mer. L’équipe
tham, Discovery and Trial islands,
les risques de de RDDC prévoit réaliser le prototype de
recording underwater sounds. The
causer du tort l’application interne au cours des deux
automated processing on board
aux mam- prochaines années, indique le Maj Thom-
the vehicle detected baleen whale Researchers prepare to install a hydrophone on the Data Xplorer. mifères marins son.
moans and Pacific white-sided dol-
Des chercheurs se préparent à installer un hydrophone sur le Data est de les évit- La protection des mammifères marins
phin whistles. These detections will
Xplorer. er, ainsi que fait partie du Plan de protection des
be manually verified after the trial.
de développer océans du gouvernement. Il vise particu-
Maj Thomson says the Data SUBMITTED/SOUMIS
de nouvelles lièrement trois espèces de cétacés en péril
Xplorer has the potential to deploy
technologies automatisées pour améliorer : les épaulards résidents du Sud, les bélu-
at sea prior to military exercises. cetacean species: southern resident
la surveillance de la vie marine, déclare le gas du Saint-Laurent et les baleines noires
The RCN would not own or operate killer whales, St. Lawrence belugas
major (Maj) Dugald Thomson, un officier de l’Atlantique Nord, qui peuvent être af-
the drone, instead contracting out and North Atlantic right whales,
de l’Aviation royale canadienne, qui est fectés par des bruits anthropiques, comme
a pre-exercise sweep of a specified which may be impacted by an-
actuellement en détachement à RDDC ceux produits par les levés sismiques ou
area to Open Ocean Robotics. thropogenic noise such as seismic
à titre d’officier de liaison de la Force lors de l’utilisation du sonar actif.
Aside from passive sonar array surveys or active sonar use.
aérienne. L’armée s’efforce activement d’atténu-
data, the Data Xplorer has a 360-de- The military is actively working
Le drone océanique, conçu par l’entre- er son incidence sur la faune océanique.
gree camera; a weather station that to mitigate its impact on ocean-go-
prise Open Ocean Robotics de Victoria, Selon le Maj Thompson, la solution repose
collects oceanographic atmospheric ing wildlife. The solution lays in
s’est déplacé pendant une journée près sur l’automatisation de la surveillance
information such as wind speed, automating marine monitoring,
des îles Chatham, Discovery et Trial, marine et sur la transmission des données
temperature and barometric pres- says Maj Thomson, and having that
pour enregistrer les sons sous-marins. Le recueillies à un endroit central auquel
sure; a wave sensor; a multi-beam information fed to a central place
traitement automatisé à bord du véhicule l’équipage d’un navire ou d’un aéronef
depth sounder to gather ocean for instant access by the crew of a
a permis de détecter des gémissements peut accéder instantanément.
depth and topography information; ship or aircraft.
de baleines à fanons et des sifflements de « Cette recherche applique les progrès
and additional sensors that can be “This research is applying
dauphins à flancs blancs du Pacifique. Ces technologiques du sonar passif pour alert-
outfitted. advances in passive sonar technol-
détections seront vérifiées manuellement er les décideurs lorsque des baleines sont
So far, the company has built ogy to alert decision-makers when
après l’essai. à proximité. »
three prototypes that can transmit whales are nearby.”
Le Maj Thomson affirme que le Data Le Maj Thomson espère que cette nou-
the information to its shore com- Maj Thomson hopes the new
Xplorer pourrait être déployé en mer velle technologie changera la donne pour
mand centre via satellite uplink or technology is a game-changer for
avant la tenue d’exercices militaires. La les opérations militaires.
a cell phone connection. military operations.TRIDENT NEWS JANUARY 24, 2022 11
Sports & Fitness
Members of HMCS Fredericton participated in the Strength at Sea Fitness Challenge while deployed to Operation Reassurance in the fall of 2021.
CPL LAURA LANDRY
Strength at Sea Fitness Challenge
By Trident Staff
The PO2 Craig Blake Memorial Fitness Chal- sign up for the individual category where they would has been fantastic. Hopefully the Strength at Sea
lenge is a short distance “sprint” triathlon held at complete all 3 activities, or in the team category Fitness Challenge can be continued next year by any
MacDonald’s Beach near 12 Wing Shearwater each where each member completed one leg of the event ships on deployment in the fall,” Miller added.
September. The event is organized to honour the in a relay format. Results: Fellow Sports Officer PO2 Matt Swain
athletic achievements of avid cyclist and triathlete, “Overall, we had a great time organizing the event assisted MCpl Schultz in coordination and timing
PO2 Craig Blake, the first Canadian soldier to fall in and we were pleased with the turn out. It definite- of the event. A leaderboard was updated daily and
Afghanistan. The goal of the event is to bring people ly boosted the morale onboard and gave everyone placed in the canteen flats, creating friendly competi-
of all fitness levels together to strive to do their best something to train for during the deployment. I loved tion between peers and comrades. Plaques and prizes
through friendly competition. seeing fresh faces back in the gym and on the cardio were distributed upon completion of the event. Top
With HMCS Fredericton deployed on Operation equipment,” MCpl Schultz said. three prizes were awarded in each category.
Reassurance while the 2021 Fitness Challenge “Members who competed in the Challenge have
took place at home, members of the ship expressed stated that they found time in their busy work sched- Individual Category
interest to Race Director Kevin Miller from PSP in ules to still train hard for the event and push them- 1st – PO2 Matt Swain
supporting the event while at sea. selves physically to reach their goal time. Others 2nd – CPO2 Dan Doyle
Coordination began immediately, with Sports Offi- have even mentioned that the competition gave them 3rd – Mcpl Jeremy Poitras
cer MCpl Kerri Shultz tasked to come up with a plan something to look forward to during the middle of
to make it happen. It was decided to utilize a rower, the deployment.” Team Category
stationary bike and treadmill onboard for the chal- The event was dubbed the Strength at Sea Fitness 1st – Cmdre Brad Peats, CPO2 Dan Doyle,
lenge.The 300m swim, 6.5km bike and 2km run of the Challenge, and PSP staff designed a personalized Capt Steve Morris
PO2 Craig Blake Memorial Fitness Challenge were logo and T-shirt for the event. The design incorporat- 2nd – S1 Cameron Huckabone, S1 Will Bonvie,
replaced with a 1000m row, 6.5km bike and 2km run ed elements of the PO2 Craig Blake Memorial Fitness S1 Yazdan Kelewala
on the stationary fitness equipment. A mandatory Challenge logo, HMCS Fredericton badge and motto 3rd – S1 Brad Morrison, MS Donald O’Leary,
1 minute transition time was used to ensure transi- “Stalker of the Seas.” S1 Nathan Wright
tions were done safely and allow time to adjust the “I’m really glad we were able to make this happen
equipment to fit each competitor. Participants could for the members of HMCS Fredericton. The feedbackYou can also read
