Trident - July 25, 2016

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Volume 50, Issue 15
Naval training changes made
official at renaming ceremony
By Ryan Melanson,
Trident Staff
A new era of Naval Training in
Halifax was ushered in on July 15,
with the standing up of the new
Campus Atlantic, composed of
the Naval Fleet School (Atlantic),
formerly CFNOS, and the Naval
Training Development Centre
(Atlantic), formerly CFNES.
A formal renaming ceremony
was held in the morning on
Porteous Field at Stadacona, with
the newly named NFS(A) serving
as the backdrop. Hundreds of
sailors were on parade, including
many staff of the schools, and the
Stadacona Band of the RCN were
on hand to provide the music.
The reviewing officers for the
parade were RAdm John Newton,
Commander MARLANT and
JTFA, Cmdre Craig Baines, Commander CANFLTATL, Cdr Allen
Fry, Commander TDC(A), and
Cdr J.P. Lebel, Commander NFS
(A).
The mandate of NFS(A) will
be to deliver individual training
and submarine training in Halifax, while TDC(A) will act as the
RCN’s centre of excellence for
combat, operations and seamanship training.
“Today we end the era of the
Naval fleet schools as we know
them, and embark on a more
functionally-aligned naval training system,” said RAdm Newton
when addressing the parade.
He said the Naval Personnel
RAdm John Newton, Commander MARLANT and JTFA, inspects members of the newly named Naval Fleet School (Atlantic) and Naval Training Development Centre (Atlantic) on parade during the renaming ceremony and standing up of Campus Atlantic, held on Stadacona's Porteus
Field on July 15.
MS RONNIE KINNIE, FIS HALIFAX
and Training Group has been
working since 2012 to develop a
new Naval Training Systems
strategy for the RCN, with
changes that will include shorter
course times and the ability to
train with more use of distance
education, hands-on experience
and high-tech simulators, making
it easier to reach sailors posted at
different bases or Naval Reserve
divisions.
On the West Coast, the changes
include the renaming of the Fleet
School Esquimalt to Naval Fleet
School Pacific, which will focus
on individual training, and the
renaming of the Naval Officers
Training Centre to Training and
Development Centre Pacific,
which will be the RCN’s Centre
of Excellence for engineering,
damage control, command, leadership, and professional development.
Along with the two main Atlantic and Pacific Campuses,
Canadian Forces Fleet School
Quebec has been renamed the
Naval Fleet School Quebec, and
will continue its role serving the
Naval Reserve and delivering
Basic Military Naval and Basic
Military Officer qualifications.
“Nothing stays the same, especially in our line of work,” RAdm
Newton said, referencing coming
changes like the Arctic Offshore
Patrol Vessels and Canadian
Surface Combatant ships, as well
as the smaller crew sizes and
heavier use of automated systems
likely to come along with them.
Just as changes in technology
will alter the way Naval ships are
crewed and Naval operations are
carried out, new technologies and
methods must also bring change
to the way the RCN teaches and
trains, he said.
“How we teach, how we close
the distance between our coasts,
how we reach our Naval Reserve
divisions, and how we reach the
learning centre of the students’
brains, and how we emulate technical systems, it’s all starting to
change and come alive.”
Similar ceremonies and
parades were recently held in
Esquimalt and Quebec to make
official the name changes of the
naval training schools in those
locations.
Outgoing Commander RCN
rowed ashore in change of
command ceremony
By Darlene Blakeley,
Senior Editor and Writer, Navy
Public Affairs
VAdm Mark Norman was rowed
ashore by senior naval officers as
he relinquished command of the
Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) on
June 23, 2016 at HMCS Carleton, home of Ottawa’s Naval
Reserve Division, along the
shore of Dow’s Lake.
In a 27-foot whaler borrowed
from HMCS Ontario Cadet
Training Centre in Kingston,
Ont., VAdm Norman was afforded the customary courtesy
extended to commanding officers
leaving their ships (or shore
establishments) for the last time.
It was a fitting tribute to three
years of service as Commander
RCN.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed my
three years in command of
Canada’s navy,” VAdm Norman
said. “During this time, we set an
aggressive agenda to fundamentally reorient, reengineer, restructure and revitalize the RCN.
Many of the headlines focused
on modernizing our existing
ships and preparing for the future
fleet. However, at the end of the
day, for me, it’s all about people.
We’ve had the opportunity to
modernize our culture, to reaffirm what ‘right looks like’ and
to truly become ‘One Navy’, no
longer defined by geography,
rank, occupation or class of ship.
Regular Force, Reserve Force
and civilian, inside and outside
the guardrails, we are now all
pulling on the oars together.”
VAdm Norman has been appointed Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff and will remain in
Ottawa.
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RCN / Page 3
Senior naval officers row outgoing Commander RCN VAdm Mark
Norman ashore following the ceremony on June 23. VAdm Ron Lloyd
is the new Commander RCN.
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Change of Command around the Fleet
Cdr C.A. Sherban, incoming Commanding Officer of HMCS Montreal, receives a
Montreal Canadiens Jersey from outgoing CO Cdr Kristjan Monaghan during
Montreal’s Change of Command Ceremony on June 24.
CPL ANDREW KELLY, FIS HALIFAX
Cdr Sheldon Gillis, incoming Commanding Officer of HMCS St.John’s, addresses his
new crew during the ship’s Change of Command ceremony, held on July 12. Cdr Gillis
takes over the command from outgoing CO Cdr Rory McLay.
CPL J.W.S. HOUCK, FIS HALIFAX
From left, Cdr Yves Tremblay, incoming Commanding Officer of HMCS Fredericton,
Cmdre Craig Baines, Commander CANFLTLANT, and Cdr Trevor MacLean, the ship’s
outgoing CO, sign the certificates on the flight deck during Fredericton’s Change of
Command ceremony on July 7.
CPL ANTHONY CHAND, FIS HALIFAX
Lt Cdr Nicole Robichaud, the incoming Commanding Officer of HMCS Moncton, receives a plaque from Capt(N) Craig Skjerpen, Commander MOG 5, following a Change
of Command ceremony on board Moncton on July 7. LCdr Robichaud takes over from
outgoing CO LCdr Michael Eelhart.
MS RONNIE KINNIE, FIS HALIFAX
Mrs. Sharon
Johnston visits the
CF H Svcs (A)
By Alex Calder,
PA Co-op Student MARLANT
H Capt(N) Fred George received the Meritorious Service Medal from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor
General of Canada, during a ceremony at Pier 21 on July 13.
MCPL VINCENT CARBONNEAU, FIS
Honorary Capt(N) awarded
during vice-regal ceremony
By Ryan Melanson,
Trident Staff
A Halifax businessman, philanthropist and
H Capt(N) has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his unwavering
support of the RCN and the CAF, serving
and retired military members and their
families.
H Capt(N) Fred George, O.N.S.,
M.S.M. was presented the honour by His
Excellency the Right Honourable David
Johnston, Governor General of Canada,
during the Presentation of Canadian Honours ceremony held at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 on July 13.
Other Lieutenant Governors and Territorial Commissioners from across Canada
were also in attendance.
H Capt(N) George was a member of the
Armed Forces in his home country of
Lebanon when civil war broke out in 1975,
and his experience in that conflict before
coming to Canada involved the death of
close friends in combat. He said he has
always been supportive of the CAF and
RCN, and after his retirement as President
of mining firm Gammon Gold in 2009,
decided to devote a significant amount of
his time and resources toward the CAF
community.
“So that is why I’ve always had a soft
spot for all the men and women in uniform. I look at them differently than some
other civilians might. I’ve been there, and
we didn’t have so many people to help us
at that time, so I try to help these people
when I can.”
That help has come in a number of
different ways, from throwing major support behind PSP efforts like Falls Lake
Cottages and Campground or the annual
DND Family Days, to supporting the
MFRC, travelling overseas to speak to
deployed troops, or using his profile to
help senior officers network with community and business leaders in the region.
“Hon Capt(N) George exemplifies the
best of military values and has brought
great credit to the Canadian Armed Forces
and to Canada,” reads his official medal
citation.
And though receiving the MSM is a
strong hint that his efforts have already
made a positive difference to CAF personnel and their families, that doesn’t mean
he’ll slow down. Expect to see H Capt(N)
George’s face around CFB Halifax for
years to come as part of the entrepreneur’s
many philanthropic efforts.
“We’re just getting started,” he said.
One retired CAF member from St.
John’s, Newfoundland was also honoured
at the event, which celebrated excellence,
courage and exceptional dedication to
service among individuals from the four
Atlantic provinces. Maj (ret’d) James
Lynch was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his time working with and
raising the profile of the Signal Hill Tattoo.
Her Excellency Mrs. Sharon Johnston,
wife of His Excellency Governor General David Johnston, received a tour of the
CF H Svcs C (A) on July 13, 2016. She
was greeted by CAF members standing
at attention outside the facility on a
sunny morning that mirrored her bright,
enthusiastic smile.
Upon entering the centre, Her Excellency was shown the pharmacy. Here she
had the opportunity to speak with staff
members and discuss their daily routines
and new medicinal breakthroughs that
are generating a positive impact in the
lives of our CAF members.
After Her Excellency’s trip through
the centre’s pharmacy, she was introduced to Dr. Mary Clark-Touesnard,
psychologist and Project Manager of
OTSSC. Using virtual reality, Dr. ClarkTouesnard was able to provide Her Excellency with a simulated experience
that showcases what an armoured
vehicle driver experiences while deployed overseas. For this particular example, the simulation was set in Afghanistan. The Afghan landscape was recreated, along with civilians who were
independently controlled by AI.
Virtual reality (VR) has provided an
excellent training and learning outlet for
CAF members, and the civilians who
work alongside them. The system that
Dr. Clark-Touesnard studies with was
implemented in December 2014. With
over a year and a half ’s experience using
the technology, Dr. Clark-Touesnard
believes that VR is the way of the future
when it comes to diagnosing potential
mental health risks and PTSD. Her Excellency agreed that VR exposure therapy for members returning from deployments is a positive step in protecting our
CAF members.
The tour ended with an interview with
Global TV. Her Excellency applauded
the centre’s staff members for being so
personable. She said, “I’m very chatty,
but members here loved to chat back.
It’s a lovely atmosphere, with an integrated range of services provided.” When
asked what being named as an Honorary
Captain (N) meant to her, she said, “It’s
an honour to be a civilian in the military. For me it’s always a pleasure to
interact with suffering or injured soldiers.”
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HMCS Kingston visits namesake city
By Louise Matheson,
Public Affairs Officer
HMCS Kingston visited its
namesake city July 8 to 11 following its deployment on the
Great Lakes.
Escorted in to Kingston by the
Canadian Coast Guard Ship Cape
Hearn, it was the first time in
three years that the ship was back
for its namesake city visit and
just in time for its 20th anniversary of the ship’s commissioning.
“The Royal Canadian Navy
has a long history of reaching out
to its namesake cities to enhance
relationships at all levels. It was
quite fitting for HMCS Kingston
to return to its namesake city in
time for its upcoming 20th anniversary,” said RAdm John
HMCS Kingston donates a cheque for more than $1000.00 to ProKids Kingston during the ship’s namesake
city visit.
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Newton, Commander Maritime
Forces Atlantic.
The ship was officially commissioned into the CAF on
September 21, 1996, and is the
lead ship of its class which is the
name for the Maritime Coastal
Defence Vessel Project. It is the
first vessel to use the designation
HMCS Kingston. During the
visit, the crew held a reception
onboard for city officials where
LCdr Paul Mountford, Commanding Officer of Kingston,
presented a cheque to the city’s
mayor for over $1000.00 for the
ProKids Kingston Charity.
“The crew of Kingston are
proud to be able to raise funds
for worthy causes such as
ProKids,” said LCdr Mountford.
“Through ship charity and community partnership with our
namesake city we can help to
ensure children and youth receive
financial support to participate in
sports, arts, cultural and recreational activities.”
While in the city, the ship was
open for public tours to allow
residents the opportunity to get
up close to a real Canadian warship, and to meet the men and
women who defend Canada on
their behalf.
First half of Great Lakes deployment concludes
By Louise Matheson,
Public Affairs Officer
HMC Ships Kingston and
Goose Bay concluded a successful first half of the Great
Lakes deployment on July 11.
The two Kingston-class
Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDVs) departed Halifax
June 20 for a two-week tour of
Canadian port cities along the
St. Lawrence Seaway and the
Great Lakes for the purpose of
connecting with Canadians who
are not regularly exposed to the
RCN.
“The Great Lakes deployment showcases the skills of
our sailors and provides the
RCN with the opportunity to
connect with Canadians to tell
the RCN story. Visits
throughout the Great Lakes and
St. Lawrence Seaway provide
an excellent opportunity to
connect and educate the Canadian public about Canada’s
navy,” said RAdm John Newton, Commander of Maritime
Forces Atlantic.
Ships’ main activities consisted of attending the Toronto
Redpath Waterfront Festival
from June 30 to July 3, conducting guided ship tours and
demonstrations, and other
events planned between the
responsible ships and the respective communities.
HMCS Montréal is scheduled
to attend the second half of the
Great Lakes deployment in
September.
Commander RCN
continued from / Page 1
mander RCN is VAdm Ron
Lloyd. He is the 35th Commander of the RCN and has served in
a variety of command and staff
roles throughout his career, most
recently as Deputy Commander
RCN.
“It is a great honour to take
command of the RCN, relieving
VAdm Norman after three years
under his skilled leadership,” said
VAdm Lloyd. “Under his command, the keel for success in
future naval operations was laid
in a range of projects that are
now under way, or will be soon. I
look forward to maintaining the
momentum already begun and
continuing to build the navy of
tomorrow, ensuring that Canada
has the blue-water navy it needs
to defend its national interests
and those of the global system.”
The formal change of command ceremony was presided
over by Gen Jonathan Vance,
Chief of the Defence Staff. Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan
was also present.
Gen Vance noted that VAdm
Norman has demonstrated “exceptional skill and leadership” in
steering the RCN through the
most intensive and comprehensive period of recapitalization in
its peacetime history. “In addition, he has made difficult decisions to protect his sailors and
the future of his fleet. He has
worked tirelessly to ensure the
men and women under his com-
mand have every opportunity to
display the excellence and professionalism that the Royal Canadian Navy is known for.”
HMC Ships Kingston and Goose Bay spent two weeks on a tour of Canadian port cities on the St.
Lawrence Seaway and the Great Lakes during the first half of the Great Lakes Deployment 2016.
Gen Vance also offered his
congratulations to VAdm Lloyd.
“I can’t think of a better person
to take the till than VAdm Lloyd.
He has been a sailor for more
than 30 years, and if there’s a
billet in the RCN that he hasn’t
held, I’d be surprised to hear it. I
am confident he will successfully
guide the navy in its vital work
defending our nation’s interests
both now and into the future.”
During the ceremony VAdm
Norman followed another naval
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tradition by ordering his yeoman
to “strike my pennant (personal
flag)”, thus being relieved of
command. In return, VAdm
Lloyd hoisted his own pennant
and responded, “I have the
watch.”
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Publication
Schedule
for 2016
Jan 11 MFRC
Jan 25
Feb 8MFRC
Feb 22
March 7 MFRC
March 21 Posting Season Special
April 4 MFRC
April 18 Battle of the Atlantic Special
May 2 MFRC
May 16
May 30 MFRC
June 13 DND Family Days
June 27 MFRC
July 11
July 25 MFRC
August 8
August 22 Back to School Special
Sept 5 MFRC
Sept 19 Home Improvement Special
Oct 3 MFRC
Oct 17
Oct 31 MFRC / Remembrance Special
Nov 14 Holiday Shopping Special
Nov 28
Dec 12 MFRC / Year End Review
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Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Tuesday, August 2
Location: Maritime Museum of
the Atlantic
Visitors are welcome to the
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic free of charge on Tuesday
evenings this summer for a series
of concerts. On August 2, the
featured act will be Vladimir
Sitnikov, a professional musician
who mastered his guitar and
composition skills in Russia, but
has since made Canada his new
home. He teaches music at
Kingsview Academy in Halifax
and Ontario Conservatory in
Toronto, and has performed live
at different festivals and events
across the country. For more
information on Tuesday Night
Tunes, visit maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca
Double Author Reading: Darren Greer and Alice Burdick
Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 26
Location: Central Library
Author Darren Greer has recently released his latest work
Advocate, a novel about overcoming ignorance and prejudice,
while Alice Burdick’s latest poetry volume The Book of Short
Sentences examines the life of an
urbanite who has relocated to
small-town Nova Scotia. Join
both authors on July 26 for free
readings and discussion.
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Violence Against Children
in War
Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 27
Location: Central Library
The VTECS Speaker Series
has been bringing renowned
humanitarians, child protection
experts, social entrepreneurs, and
activists to Halifax during July
for free public speeches and
Q&A. On July 27, the speaker
will be Paula Donovan, co-director of the AIDS-Free World Organization and its Code Blue
Campaign. Donovan has spent
more than three decades working
to advance women's and children's rights, both within the
United Nations system and as an
advocate pressing for change.
The event is presented in partnership with the Roméo Dallaire
Child Soldiers Initiative.
Natal Day Festival
Date: July 29 - August 1
Celebrate the 121st HalifaxDartmouth Natal Day with more
than 30 events planned over four
days, most of which are free of
charge. On Saturday, July 30,
Alderney Landing will host the
Olde Time Country Fair concert
from 10 a.m. through to 10 p.m.,
featuring acts like TJ King, Lacewood, and JD Clarke. Fireworks
will be launched from a barge in
the Harbour near the end of the
evening. The Natal Day Parade
takes place Monday, August 1,
beginning at 10:30 a.m. just
across the Macdonald Bridge in
Dartmouth, heading along Windmill Road and Ochterloney
Street. For a full schedule of
events, visit http://natalday.org
CFB Halifax Natal Day Pancake Breakfast
Date: Monday, August 1
Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Hydrostone Park
As part of Natal Day festivities
throughout the city, CFB Halifax
will be hosting its 5th Annual
Free Pancake Breakfast and
Family Celebration. Pancakes
will be served on the corner of
Young and Novalea streets from
8 - 10 a.m. while supplies last,
and there will also be free family
entertainment, buskers and activities happening in Hydrostone
Park. All are welcome to come
kick off Natal Day with smiles
and maple syrup.
Public Gardens Concert Series
Time: 2 p.m.
Date: Sundays through the
summer
Location: Halifax Public Gardens
Check out the Public Gardens
bandstand in action every Sunday
all summer long, with free shows
for every taste, from classical to
big band to R&B. Performers
through the summer include The
Doris Mason Band on July 31,
Solarocity on August 7, Rose
Nadira on August 14 and Thunderbolts on August 21.
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By Padre Michael Macintyre,
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There’s a song titled Small
Towns, and Big Dreams, by
country music singer Paul
Brandt. So as not to torture the
reader with country music, the
song chronicles the experience of
a small-town singer who leaves
that small place, but finds that
his kind of people are all over the
world. They make leaving a little
easier, and help him find welcome wherever he goes.
I come from a small, small,
town in the middle of the wideopen Alberta prairie. It’s the land
of grain fields and beef cattle,
and hourlong drives if you want
to go see a movie. It’s also the
kind of place where, in order to
get an education, find a job, or
follow a dream, you’ve got to
leave. After a couple of years
working odd jobs and in the
oilfield, I left that little town. I
picked up two university degrees,
a beautiful wife, four adorable
children (who thankfully take
after their mother), and found my
niche in the CAF.
I was recruited by the CAF in
Edmonton, Alberta, and in the
grand scheme of Chaplain Services, it was determined that the
best and most effective place for
the prairie boy was a posting to
the Atlantic Fleet in Halifax. I
thought it was a crazy idea to
send me three-quarters of the
way across the country. But, it
turned out that it was the best
things for me. There was no
place that I would be more challenged professionally, personally,
or moved more out of my comfort zone than here. The family
that came with me changed and
grew exponentially in just a few
years. And surprisingly, we received word that we’re posted yet
again, this time back to Edmon-
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ton, where I’ll trade in my sea
days for an infantry unit.
Although it’s nice to be posted
back to our home province, the
family and I still experience the
same grieving process as always
– we’ve found our kind of people
here, formed lasting friendships,
and made plans. But plans are
always flexible with a military
family, so off we go again. Certain aspects of the move will be
hard on all of us; we’ve done it
often enough that we know what
to expect. But we do know that
we’ll meet our kind of people
there, and again in the move after
that one; because if nothing else,
the CAF is like living in a small
town.
Growing up in a small town,
you learn to understand that
things take time. There’s no running out to the store, because it’s
not open that late. You learn to
carefully cultivate relationships,
because friends may be in short
supply. You also learn to say
goodbye, as your life changes
from one stage to another, and
you’re drawn farther and farther
from that place. But, as that song
says, small towns foster big
dreams. Chasing those dreams
means moving out of your comfort zone, changing and being
challenged as a person, and
growing. Those things can be
painful, yes; but they’re also
worthwhile. When faced with
changing circumstances, you can
either choose to embrace those
circumstances and the stresses
that come with them – for this
fosters resilience and happiness;
or you can try to resist and resent
them – fostering bitterness and
anger.
Through all your changes, and
transitions, may you always be
able to find your kind of folk –
because how happy you are in
your state in life is directly related to how you see yourself.
May you, in this small town,
follow your own big dreams, and
find yourself surrounded with
your kind of folk, no matter
where you go.
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Acrobats, music, marching and everything in
between: RNSIT wraps up another great year
By Ryan Melanson,
Trident Staff
Just prior to the opening of the
Royal Nova Scotia International
Tattoo on June 30, show announcer Paul Hollingsworth described
the annual event as “one of the
greatest shows on Earth,” and the
Tattoo once again proved him
right.
Featuring a unique mix of
everything from gymnastics and
trampoline acrobats, military
bands, RCMP, pipes and drums,
drill teams, dancers and more,
the Tattoo took over Halifax’s
Scotiabank Centre from June 30
to June 7, and also held performances around the city as part of
the Tattoo Festival.
And after an absence in 2014,
the Tattoo welcomed back one of
their most requested acts. The
Flying Grandpas are a comedic
group of German police officers
who perform trampoline acrobatics. The costumes and music
make for a funny show, but their
skills are no joke; the group even
has a former trampolining
Olympian on their roster.
Member Helge Westphal jokingly described the group as “old
men making trampoline sports,”
and said the trip to the Tattoo, his
13th, is always a high point in the
year. They’ve built a special
relationship with the organizers
and crowds, he said.
“We know the people. The
people love us here, so we love
them. It’s simple.”
They were joined in the show
by entertainers like German
aerial acrobats the Flying Saxons, as well as the Simba Zam-
The RCAF Band rocks the house during the 2016 Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo.
bezi Acrobats of Kenya, who
performed fire eating, hoop
diving and other stunts.
As usual, unique additions to
the 2016 show featured a selection of timely tributes, including
a segment honouring the first
responders who helped in the
aftermath of the wildfires in Fort
McMurray, Alberta, as well as
the many residents who dealt
with the devastating effect of the
disaster.
LCdr (ret’d) Jim Forde, Tattoo
director and former director of
the Stadacona Band, said it was a
no-brainer to highlight Fort Mac
in the show after witnessing the
impact of the story nationwide
and the willingness of Canadians
to step up and help.
“We decided that this was a
very significant Canadian story
this year, so we chose to pay
tribute to the resilience of the
people up there and to all the
Canadians who have helped in
different ways.”
The show also included trib-
utes to the No.2 Construction
Battalion in their centennial year,
with a group of African Nova
Scotians wearing the uniforms of
the Battalion in the show, as well
as the tragic losses suffered by
the Newfoundland Regiment at
Beaumont Hamel during the
Battle of the Somme, which also
marks its 100-year anniversary in
2016.
And of course, many military
groups were involved to help
accentuate those Great War tributes, with the CAF represented
by the Stadacona Band of the
RCN, the RCAF Band, the CAF
Composite Reserve Band and the
CAF Pipes and Drums. Other
military groups included Germany’s Heeresmusikkorps
Koblenz Army Band and Wachbataillon drill unit, as well as the
United States Air Force Honor
Guard Drill Team.
It was especially unique for the
U.S. Air Force group to be included, with the Tattoo performances taking place over the
RYAN MELANSON/TRIDENT STAFF
American Independence Day
holiday. For a U.S. military band
or drill team to get permission to
leave the country over July 4 is
no small feat, explained Capt
Kenda Gusme.
“We travel abroad extensively,
but this is the one week where we
really are expected to be home
and to be a part of those celebrations on home soil. Everyone in
Halifax has been so welcoming,
and asking us about our country
and how we celebrate the holiday,
so we’re not missing out. It’s
pretty special.”
The group wowed crowds
during the show with their precise drill routines, highlighted by
members marching through a
path of swinging bayonet blades,
each sharp tip just barely missing
contact.
Capt Gusme said it’s always
great to show off skills for new
audiences, and that getting to
watch the other performers
through the week was also a thrill
for her team, especially the acrobats and circus-style acts.
“It’s very different for us, the
show is huge and there’s so much
involved. It’s incredible.”
Other Tattoo mainstays like the
RCMP, Nova Scotia Irish Dancers, Tattoo Choir and Highland
Dancers rounded out the assembly scenes with the massed
pipes and drums, making for
impressive visuals, especially
during the dramatic finale with
the entire cast assembled together.
Forde said he was pleased to
oversee another successful year
of the Tattoo, giving credit to the
many volunteers and staff, some
of whom work year round to
ensure a spectacular show.
“And we’re already working
ahead for the next few years. It’s
a lot of work but it’s also an awful lot of fun. The people of Nova
Scotia support us, we get lots of
tourists coming out, it’s always an
exciting time.”
RNSIT holds special meaning for Imaging Technician
By Mike Bonin,
Base Public Affairs Officer, CFB Halifax
Cpl Felicia Ogunniya, from Ajax, Ontario
is an Imaging Technician working at 12
Wing Shearwater. She volunteered to
participate in the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo as a performer. Specifically, she wanted to participate in the
scenes that depicted the 100th anniversary
of the No. 2 Construction Battalion.
“I am a small part of a big performance,
on the world stage. Being part of the Tattoo makes me proud,” stated Cpl Ogun-
niya. “But what makes me more proud
was the fact that I participated in the scene
that portrayed the rich cultural history
passed down to me from my two greatgrandfathers who were members of the
No. 2 Construction Battalion.”
Battling against prejudice and exclusion, Blacks were not encouraged to join
the military prior to the First World War.
Succumbing to pressure, the Canadian
Government stood up the No. 2 Construction Battalion. Cpl Ogunniya’s great
grandfathers, Joseph Paris and Howard
Desmond, enlisted to become soldiers
Cpl Felicia Ogunniya, an Image Tech at 12 Wing, was a volunteer extra in this year’s
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo.
SUBMITTED
after the Battalion was established in July
1916. Over half of those who enlisted
(around 300) came from Nova Scotia. It
was fitting that their headquarters was
located in Pictou.
In March 1917,the battalion boarded SS
Southland bound for Liverpool, England.
The soldiers, who carried shovels instead
of rifles, were sent to eastern France later
in 1917 where they served with the Canadian Forestry Corps. The segregated battalion was tasked with non-combat support roles. There they helped provide the
lumber required to maintain trenches on
the front lines, as well they helped construct roads and railways. After the First
World War was over, the men returned
home and the unit was officially disbanded in 1920.
Each time Cpl Ogunniya carried the
flag during the segment of the Tattoo that
paid respect to her family, it made her
understand the sacrifices black people
made to overcome racism. Cpl Ogunniya
feels that representing her race, gender
and Canada through the military and the
Tattoo was a positive life-changing experience.
TRIDENT MFRC JULY 25, 2016
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Military Family Resource Centre
What’s been
going on at
the MFRC / Ce
qui se passe
au CRFM
H&R MFRC got their
pride on
Thanks to all who came out
and participated with the H&R
MFRC’s group in last weekend’s Halifax Pride Parade. It
was a great day full of colour
and support. See you all next
year.
Le CRFM de Halifax &
régions a montré sa fierté
Merci à tous ceux qui sont
venus et qui ont marché avec
le CRFM pendant le Défilé de
la fierté de Halifax. C’était une
journée remplie de couleur,
d’esprit et d’entraide. On se
revoit l’an prochain.
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Beach Day
By Sarah-Jean Mannette,
H&R MFRC Staff
The weather has finally warmed
up. Nothing says summer like
the H&R MFRC’s annual Beach
Day. Be sure to join us at MacDonald Beach on Sunday, Au-
H&R MFRC welcomes HMCS Fredericton
On Tuesday, July 5, volunteers and staff at the H&R MFRC helped welcome home members of HMCS Fredericton. From left to right: Lisa
Chapman, Annie Fortin, volunteer Arlea Walsh, Julia Clairmont, and Sonya Davies hold a banner signed by family members during the
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with entertainment, activities, a
photo booth, prizes, barbeque,
and the popular family sand
castle competition. So pack
your sunscreen, beach towels
and leave the rest to us. Tickets
go on sale in August and can
be purchased at the Halifax and
Shearwater MFRC sites.
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The CAFCST Team assembles with trophies in front of the MacDonald Stewart Pavilion (Canada House) at Bisley Camp, UK.
SGT BETH FRANKS, RAF
Coaching the best shots in the CAF
By CPO2 Brad Browne,
MARLANT Combat Shooting
Team
Again this year, the Canadian
Armed Forces Combat Shooting
Team (CAFCST) competed in
Bisley, UK. Twenty marksmen
from across Canada gathered in
Kingston in early June, selected
from the best shooters in the
nation, they represented a variety
of trades, specialties and units, a
selection of Regular force and
Reserve shooters. They gathered
for the first time since the CAF
Small Arms Concentration last
September where their success in
national competition earned them
the opportunity to represent the
CAF in international competition.
Once the pre-deployment tasks
in Kingston were completed
including meeting with a repres-
entative for the Commander of
CADTC, the team packed and
moved to Bisley Camp in the
UK.
Once on the ground the shooters had a brief training window
and then launched into the British military’s Army Operational
Shooting Concentration (AOSC.)
The matches are based on the
continual feedback that the British Army’s Small Arms School
Corps has drawn from years of
continual overseas operations.
Every single match fired has a
fire with movement phase, some
involving a 2.4km run, others
advancing firing on the move
with bayonets fixed. Shooting
positions included the interior of
buildings at unknown distance
moving targets, fire trenches at
electronic pop-up targetry,
through firing ports in walls at
moving targets, and from standard gallery type ranges at distances back to 500 meters. The
shooters must be fit, flexible, and
situationally aware to succeed in
these matches as they are designed to both increase the shooter’s heart-rate and stress levels to
test their responses.
This year, Cpl Yuri MiljevicLaroche from the Seaforths in
Vancouver and I, from the MARLANT Combat Shooting Team
were selected as the coach for the
Reserve Team and Regular
Forces Team respectively. Our
collaborative efforts ensured
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their years of marksmanship and
coaching experience. The combined successes of the Regular
and Reserve Team include:
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100 years later, Pictou honours
trailblazers of No.2 Construction Battalion
By Ryan Melanson,
Trident Staff
As people from across the
province gathered in Pictou on
July 9 to celebrate 100 years
since the forming of the No.2
Construction Battalion, the
CAF’s highest ranking engineer
paid tribute to the group, who
served their country proudly and
were nearly left out of history.
LGen Christine Whitecross,
Commander Military Personnel
Command, explained that the
members of No.2 Construction
Battalion of the First World War,
Canada’s only all-Black Battalion, were critical to the success
of combat troops.
While the men were barred
from combat units due to prejudice and racism, and limited to
wielding hammers and axes
rather than firearms, she said the
task of building and repairing
roads, bridges and railways was
the backbone of successful frontline operations.
“Without them, there is no
safety, supplies cannot be delivered to those who need them,
and success and survival become
impossible,” she said.
Celebrations are held each
year in Pictou by Nova Scotia’s
Black Cultural Society marking
the Battalion’s anniversary and
celebrating the more than 300
African Nova Scotians who were
members. The event annually
involves a short parade of military and RCMP personnel followed by an indoor gathering, but
efforts and excitement were amped up for the centennial, with
special guests and a bigger
crowd.
LGen Whitecross, who has
been a champion for military
diversity and also led the CAF
Strategic Response Team on
Sexual Misconduct, described
members of the Black Battalion
as trailblazers for today’s Armed
Forces.
“It is the No.2 Construction
Battalion to whom we ascribe the
diversification of our military
and the breaking down of recruiting barriers for peoples of different ethnic backgrounds,” she
said.
RAdm John Newton, Commander MARLANT and JTFA,
as well as Capt(N) Chris Sutherland, Commander CFB Halifax,
were also both platform guests
for the day.
Hundreds attended the commemoration, filling up Pictou’s
deCoste Centre to capacity, with
the crowd even spilling into an
overflow tent setup nearby to
broadcast the event. There was a
diverse mix, with members of the
African Nova Scotian community
Reenactors, including family members of the original members, march in the uniforms of No.2 Construction Battalion to open up the centennial
event in Pictou.
MONA GHIZ/MARLANT PA
joined by military, RCMP and
government dignitaries, along
with many descendants of members of the No. 2 Construction
Battalion themselves. Some had
been fighting for proper recognition for Battalion members for
more than two decades, while
others were introduced to the
story in the more recent past.
Even Gerry Clarke, the grandson of battalion Chaplain Rev
William White, said the full
details of the story didn’t become
clear to him until about five years
ago. Since then, the family history has become a bigger part of
his life; he donned an officer’s
uniform from the 1916 period to
portray his grandfather during
this year’s Royal Nova Scotia
International Tattoo, and also
marched in the parade prior to
the main event in Pictou. William
White was the only black chaplain serving in the British Army
during the war, as well as being
the British Army’s first black
officer.
“In the past, it wasn’t
something we discussed within
our family, I didn’t know the
whole story,” he said.
“Now, it’s become a great
source of pride for me and my
family, and I was so happy to be
involved when I was asked.”
Reverend White was known
for his efforts to get black soldiers accepted for military service, writing recommendation
letters and advocating on behalf
of potential recruits, when many
white officers doubted their capability.
“He was someone who believed in equality for all. This
was his dream, to see what’s
happening here today,” Clarke
said.
Craig Smith, president of the
Black Cultural Society, an
RCMP sergeant, and himself a
grandson of a member of the
No.2, said the culmination of the
hard work of many was felt when
he watched the 12 reenactors
march along the Pictou waterfront in the uniforms of their
ancestors.
“I had tears in my eyes. I was
transformed back in time looking
at those men, as proud as they
were, and as proud as the men of
the No.2 Construction battalion
would be if they were here with
us today.”
Other featured speakers at the
event included Douglas Ruck, the
son of late Senator Calvin Ruck,
who authored two books about
the Battalion, actor and director
Anthony Sherwood, whose new
play The Colour of Courage
helps tell the Battalion’s story,
and Capt (ret’d) George Borden,
who read aloud his poem The
Black Soldier’s Lament.
On display were also two recently created commemorative
quilts. A shadow quilt featuring
the faces of members of the No.2
Construction Battalion, created
by George and Ozell Borden,
which has been touring locations
around the province, and the
second, an interpretive quilt featuring a scene from 1916, was
created by locals Marlene Dorington and Myla Borden.
Politicians representing the
municipal, provincial and federal
levels of government, including
Premier Stephen McNeil, also
attended and spoke at the commemoration.
Smith specifically thanked the
Town of Pictou, the RCMP and
MARLANT, who he said has
been shoulder to shoulder with
the Black Cultural Society for
each of the 23 years the annual
event has occurred. He said the
Black Battalion’s centennial year
hasn’t disappointed, with events
throughout African Heritage
Month, the introduction of a new
Canada Post stamp, the involvement in the Tattoo, events at the
Army Museum, and more
planned for the rest of 2016. He
suggested checking the Black
Cultural Society website at http://
bccnsweb.com to keep informed
on any upcoming events.
“It’s been a fitting celebration,
but it isn’t over yet. This was
meant to continue through the
year and it will,” he said.
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It’s not too late to register
for the 31st Annual Navy 10K
By Ryan Melanson,
Trident Staff
Runners from both the DND
family and the wider community
will once again hit the pavement
through Halifax’s North End on
August 14. The 31st Annual Navy
10K Run is only a few weeks
away, and organizers with Personnel Support Programs Halifax are
hoping for another great event
with a large turnout. Events kick
off at 8 a.m. for the kids and at
9:30 a.m. for the main run.
The Navy 10K has been one of
the highlights of Halifax’s running season since 1986, with CAF
personnel and civilians competing together on a course that
begins at the museum gate in
Stadacona and loops around
Agricola Street and Novalea
Drive. The relatively flat terrain
through the North End can be a
draw for runners, along with the
simple chance to compete in a
base event alongside military
personnel. For PSP, the run is
another important opportunity to
promote health and fitness for the
CAF personnel they serve.
And while all runners are more
than welcome, organizers are
hoping to increase the number of
serving men and women taking
part this year. PSP staff have been
leading Learn to Run 5K classes
at STADPLEX and in Shearwater,
helping those who are participating for the first time to get their
endurance levels up to speed.
The kids’ run through the Sta-
Runners hit the streets of the North End during the 2015 Navy 10K. This year’s event is set for August 14,
and military members are highly encouraged to register.
PSP HALIFAX
dacona loop will be expanded for
2016, with both a 2.5K run (ages
5-18) and a 1.5K run(11 and under
only) being offered. PSP has also
partnered up with the Youth Running Series, a program that holds
a number of runs specifically for
youth in the region to help grow
the sport and encourage kids to
exercise, with prizes and other
incentives involved. Youth Running Series members who register
will receive a discount.
Thanks to the event’s corporate
sponsors, prizes will be handed
out to top finishers following the
race, and food and drink will be
provided continental style for
runners. And a new addition from
2015 will be returning, with participant medals being awarded to
all who complete the race, regardless of category or finishing time.
Registration is easy, and will
remain open online until 11:59
p.m. on August 13, while those
hoping to register on the morning
of August 14 can do so at the
STADPLEX front desk.
The registration fee for active
and retired military members is
$45 for the 5K race and $50 for
10K, while civilians pay $50 for
the 5K and $55 for the 10K. Re-
gistration for the 5K and 10K
races will be an extra $10 if signing up on the day of the race.
Registration for the 1.25K or 2.5K
kids run is $25, or $30 on race
day. Visit Raceroster.com/events
to register or for more information.
There’s no need to be a star
athlete or competitor to take part;
running at your own pace is encouraged, especially for firsttimers. From seasoned marathon
runners, to those who are pushing
themselves to finish their first
race, anyone can enjoy the Navy
10K.
Sports Trivia – Horse Feathers
By Stephen Stone and
Tom Thomson
Questions
1. What three races make up the
Triple Crown of Harness Racing
for Pacers?
2. Since its inauguration in 1956,
how many horses have won the
Pacing Triple Crown?
3. Which horse was the most
recent winner of the Pacing Triple
Crown?
4. What three races make up the
Triple Crown of Harness Racing
for the Trotters?
5. Since its inauguration in 1955,
how many horses have won the
Trotting Triple Crown?
6. Which horse was the most
recent winner of the Trotting
Triple Crown?
7. Who is the winningest driver in
harness racing?
8. Who is the only harness racing
driver selected as Canada’s Athlete of the Year?
9. This Canadian pacer set the
world record for the fastest mile
pace in the Bluegrass Stakes at the
Red Mile in Kentucky in 2008.
10. What is the largest purse in
horse racing?
11. What is the richest horse race
for two-year-olds?
12. Who owned and rode Big
Ben?
13. Which athlete holds the record
for competing in the greatest
number of Olympic Games?
14. How many gold medals has
Canada won in Olympic equestrian competition?
15. Which member of the British
Royal Family competed in equestrian competition at the Montreal
Olympics in 1976?
16. What is the Rangeland Derby?
17. Name the three competitions
generally considered to be the
rough stock events in rodeo.
18. What are the principal timed
events in rodeo?
19. What is a Cowboy Speeding
Ticket?
20. Who starred in the movie
Horse Feathers?
See SPORTS TRIVIA / Page 10
Fleet runners hit the boardwalk
The most recent Fleet Run/Walk was held on the morning of June
23, with approximately 450 participants running or walking from
HMC Dockyard, along the Halifax Boardwalk and back. The runs
are being held each month through the summer, organized by PSP
Halifax in support of the MARLANT Health and Wellness Strategy.
The next run is scheduled for Thursday, July 28.
RYAN MELANSON/TRIDENT STAFF
Fitness and
sports updates
By Trident Staff
COTF Golf takes place on July
25 at 8 a.m., with a shotgun start
and a two-man scramble format.
Come and try something new
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It is not
only a great form of self defence,
but also an excellent way to get
in shape in a team-focussed environment. Check us out at the
Shearwater Gym on Mondays
and Wednesdays from 4 – 6 p.m.
or Saturdays from 10 a.m. until
12 p.m. All skill levels welcome.
The Formation Soccer Team
is currently conducting practices
and tryouts leading to CAF Atlantic Regional Championships
from August 8-12. Interested and
skilled players are encouraged to
contact either LCdr Graham Hill
(Graham.Hill@forces.gc.ca) or
LS Dave Denman (David.Denman@forces.gc.ca) for additional
details. Practices are currently
being held from 3-4:30 p.m.
every Wednesday at Porteous
Field. An additional Monday
practice outside of working hours
will be added starting in July.
Intersection Golf started on
June 28 at 2 p.m. and will continue every two weeks until summers end. Play will be 9 holes,
stroke play. Units participating
must have a minimum of 6 players; however, only 4 can play on
any given day.
Scores will be added
throughout the season, and the
lowest score at the end of the
year will be crowned the champions. There is no individual champion rewarded, this is a team
event. Cost to the member is
zero.
The Halifax Mariners Female Softball Team is seeking
new players this summer. All
skill levels welcome. No experience required. Practices will take
place at the Shearwater Field
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 –
4:30 p.m. Don’t be deterred by
the practice times; it is fully
understood that people are busy
in their jobs, and cannot always
get away. If you have an interest
in playing or have any questions
with regard to the team, please
contact one of the following:
Cindy Hawkins at
Cindy.Hawkins@forces.gc.ca;
Kayla Lamb at Kayla.Lamb@forces.gc.ca; or
Shaunda Lillington at
Shaunda.Lillington@forces.gc.ca.
If you are interested in playing pickup soccer on Porteous
Field in Stadacona from 11:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m., please contact
Kevin Jack at Kevin.Jack@forces.gc.ca. Each
morning that the field conditions
and the weather allow for soccer,
Kevin will ask who is available to
play via email. If we have eight
or more people able to play an
email will be sent no later than
10:30 a.m. informing you that
soccer is on.
The Formation Halifax Women’s Soccer team is looking
for players this season. Practice
times and dates are TBD once
the season starts up. Regionals
will be held here in Halifax August 8-12, 2016. All interested
participants are asked to contact
PO2 Darcy Webb at
Darcy.Webb@forces.gc.ca in
order to register.
The CFB Halifax women’s
slo-pitch team is looking for a
coach/assistant coach. The time
commitment is a game and a
practice or two each week. Please
forward your coaching resume to
Margaret Craig at Margaret.craig@forces.gc.ca
The noon recreational bowling league is at the base gym
bowling alley every Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday.
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TRIDENT SPORTS JULY 25, 2016
Sail in STV Tuna during Chester Race Week
By CFB Halifax PA
STV TUNA is currently seeking
volunteers to be crewmembers for
Chester Race Week, August 1013, 2016. This event is Canada's
largest keelboat regatta, and STV
Tuna is a regular participant.
Previous sailing experience is an
asset, but not required. Previous
racing experience is also valuable.
There are four available core
crew positions for the week, but
interested members unable to
participate for the whole week can
still participate one day at a time
as augmentees. For more information or to apply, please contact the
OPI at +STV-TUNA@CFB Halifax@Halifax or apply via the
Facebook group page facebook.com/groups/STV.TUNA.
Please indicate your preference
as a core member or casual augmentee member. Applicants for
core crew must be available starting on August 9, 2016 to prepare
the boat for racing and to participate in training.
Interested personnel are encouraged to attend regular Wednesday Night Racing out of
Shearwater Yacht Club to familiarize themselves with the boat
and potential crewmates. Training
will be provided. Information on
Chester Race Week, and the STV
Tuna sail training and racing
program can also be found on our
Facebook page at facebook.com/
groups/STV.TUNA
Sports Trivia
continued from / Page 9
Answers
1. Cane Pace (Meadowlark
Racetrack – East Rutherford,
New Jersey), Little Brown Jug
(Delaware County Fair –
Delaware, Ohio), and Messenger
Stakes (Yonkers Raceway –
Yonkers, New York)
2. 10
3. No Pan Intended in 2003
4. Hambletonian (Meadowlands),
Yonkers Trot (Yonkers), Kentucky Futurity (The Red Mile –
Lexington, Kentucky)
5. Eight
6. Glidemaster in 2006
7. Dave Palone (Waynesburg,
Pennsylvania) with over 17,500
victories and over $131,000,000
in money winnings
8. Herve Filion (Angers, Québec
– 1971)
9. Somebeachsomewhere —
1:46.4
10. Dubai World Cup —
$10,000,000 won most recently
by American horse California
Chrome
11. The All American Futurity for
two-year-old American Quarter
Horse racehorses run at Ruidoso
Downs Race Track in Ruidoso
Downs, New Mexico. The purse
in 2015 was $3,000,000 with
$1,500,000 to the winner, Jess
Good Candy.
12. Ian Millar (Perth, Ontario)
13. Ian Millar, Equestrian
(Canada) — 10 Olympics (19721976, 1984-2012). Millar missed
the 1980 games in Moscow due
to a boycott. It was anticipated
Millar would compete in 2016 in
Rio but his horse, Dixson, had to
undergo surgery so that appears
unlikely at this time.
14. Two — one in team jumping
in 1968 in Mexico City and one
in individual jumping in 2008 in
Beijing (Eric Lamaze on Hickstead)
15. Princess Anne competed for
Great Britain in the Eventing
competition.
16. The Rangeland Derby is the
chuckwagon racing competition
held annually at the Calgary
Stampede. The prize pool in 2016
will be in excess of $1.15 million.
17. Saddle Bronc Riding, bareback riding, and bull riding.
18. Calf roping, steer wrestling,
and barrel racing.
19. The 10-second penalty a
cowboy incurs if he breaks the
rope barrier in Calf Roping and
Steer Wrestling
20. The Marx Brothers (Groucho,
Chico, Harpo, and Zeppo)
You don’t have to be in the RCN to sail in STV Tuna. Volunteer crewmembers will have the chance to sail in Chester Race Week from August
10-13, 2016. For more information, check the boat’s Facebook page.
BY PERMISSION OF MAC MACKAY
TRIDENT NEWS JULY 25, 2016
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Count your blessings
By Melanie Bower,
Health Promotion Specialist
Gratitude is a powerful emotion
that can have a compelling impact on your health. When you
start noting what you are grateful
for, not only the big things, but
the small everyday blessings, you
will likely feel happier, have
more energy and fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety.
I had the pleasure of sitting
down with Cpl Lorraine van
Rensburg, Training Compliance
Verification Cell/Local Access
Control Officer (TCVC/LACO),
BOR Shearwater, who shared
with me her intentional gratitude
practice, the importance of being
in the present and her positive
outlook on life.
Q. Tell me about your gratitude practice.
A. My husband and I decided
when we got married that we
wanted a positive home environment. We make a point to say
thank you to each other even for
the mundane things like taking
out the garbage. We try our best
to let this be our practice with
everyone else. It starts by being
grateful for the little things, and
saying so. Sharing the feelings of
gratitude makes it that much
more enjoyable.
Q. What motivated you to
start a gratitude practice?
A. My mother has been an
example of gratitude. She’s told
me stories of how many people
helped us out when we immigrated to Canada and through her
lifetime. My parents and I left
Singapore with nothing but a few
suitcases and $1000 to spare.
Mom and Dad both had a good,
comfortable life in Singapore,
friends and family but decided
they wanted to build a broader
future for me. I’ve come to real-
Signs for a healthy lifestyle
As part of the MARLANT Health and Wellness Strategy (MHWS),
(from left to right) Harold White, Joy Geizer, Kelly Sherwood and
Melanie Bower assemble the advertisement that will be displayed
in washroom stalls throughout CFB Halifax and 12 Wing Shearwater. The MHWS’s main objective is to build and sustain a culture
within MARLANT that encourages and supports healthy lifestyle
practices on a daily basis. It will help to develop and implement
programs that will generate motivation, commitment and participation by all personnel and will cover the following health pillars:
nutritional health, social wellness, active living injury prevention
and addiction free living.
NATASHA LEDUC/PA, CFB HALIFAX
ize that although a lot of parents
are giving to their children, not
all parents sacrificed the way
mine did. We’ve rebuilt a comfortable life here in Canada, but I
clearly remember the beginning
years that weren’t so easy even
though I was very young.
Also, my best friend from high
school was killed in a car accident on a Labour Day weekend
when I was just starting university. I always remember that
Kathy missed out on so much in
life.
Q. What are the benefits of
actively expressing gratitude
for the positive things in your
life?
A. Gratitude results in a content feeling, and a content feeling
cuts down on grumble time.
Nobody wants to hear my
grumbling all day, every day.
Also, another benefit is the ability to live in the present moment
rather than regretting the past or
wishing for the future. Being able
to say “I have more than what I
need for today and I’m good with
it” was a huge milestone for me
in my personal growth experience.
Q. What advice would you
give someone thinking about
starting a gratitude or similar
spiritual practice?
A. Volunteer in a homeless
shelter, and don’t judge the looks
or smells but really get to know
the people. Sit down and listen
their stories. When I volunteered
in Calgary (which has an exceptional drop-in centre facility), I
was surprised at how many street
people were grateful for food and
a roof over their heads.
If that doesn’t appeal, I’d suggest volunteering at an animal
shelter or taking in a rescue.
Dogs and cats (and all other
animals actually) are great examples of gratitude; they never
get tired of saying thank you.
Their gratitude and happiness are
contagious.
Summer fun
SLt(N) Juny Hwang (left) and AVR Carol Chan help children with
a beanbag toss game at taste of East Preston. Several members of
Defence Visible Minority Action Group (DVMAG) went to support
Taste of East Preston over the Canada Day weekend. Residents
and visitors enjoyed a parade, games, raffles and lots of community
involvement and activities. Of course, no event would be complete
without delicious food. DVMAG members participated in the
parade and assisted with games and serving food. The event was
extremely well organized and very well attended. The organizers
and members of the community were very inviting and appreciative
of the military's participation. Present from DVMAG were: Lt(N)
Juny Hwang, FMFCS; Cpl Lorraine Van Rensburg, BAdm Shearwater; Cpl Stevlin Van Rensburg,12 AMS Shearwater; AVR Carol
Chan, BIS Halifax; AVR Kevin Hudon,12 AMS Shearwater; and
CPO2 Joe Abando, BIS Halifax.
CONTRIBUTED
Army Museum introduces new items on centenary of No.2 Construction Battalion
By Ryan Melanson,
Trident Staff
The No.2 Construction Battalion
was stood up in Pictou on July 5,
1916, and exactly 100 years to the
day, family members of the soldiers, military members and
other officials gathered at the
Halifax Citadel Army Museum to
remember the struggle of the
black soldiers from Nova Scotia
and elsewhere, and ensure their
story won’t be forgotten.
The CAF was represented at
the celebration by Army members from 5th Canadian Division,
including Commanding Officer
BGen Carl Turenne, who admitted that even after more than 30
years of service, he didn’t know
the Battalion’s story until he took
over in his current role and came
on as chair of the Army Mu-
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1. Blackbird (Scot.)
5. Part of (abbr.)
8. Large fish
11. Of urea
seum’s board of governors.
“That’s when I learned about
one of Canada’s best kept military secrets,” he said, referencing
the late Senator Calvin Ruck’s
book about the unit as his main
source of initial information. He
spoke about the men’s struggle to
serve in the First World War,
volunteering for a military that
doubted their ability because of
their skin colour.
“Their story not only gives an
excellent account of the shameful
treatment of the black soldiers
and that we must remember to
never treat citizens this way
again, it’s also a gem because of
the many other stories and lessons that can be taken away from
what these men did,” BGen
Turenne said.
He said the story of the No.2 is
one of courage, loyalty, strength
and love for King and country.
“Even when that country rejects you,” he said.
A new piece for the museum
introduced at the event was a
painting created by museum
artist in residence Richard Rudnicki, depicting battalion members at work overseas.
“He’s brought together and
integrated a number of elements
pertaining to the Battalion, and in
doing so he’s created an outstanding painting titled “They
Fought to Serve,” said Army
Museum curator Ken Hynes,
“This will help future generations have an opportunity to
reflect on the service and sacrifice of the No.2 Construction
Battalion..”
Limited edition framed prints
of the painting were presented to
many of the guests on hand, and
even more were handed out at the
larger celebration of the No.2
Battalion on July 9 in Pictou.
Parks Canada was also on
hand to introduce new Hometown Hero displays for the museum, honouring members of the
Black Battalion, with special
prints also being given out to
family members of the soldiers.
One went to the family of
Battalion member Joseph Paris,
with daughter Sylvia and Rita
and granddaughter Lillian accepting the momento.
“I’m so thrilled that we’re able
to be here, that my sister, at the
young age of 90 is able to be
here, and I just want to thank
everyone who worked to make
this happen,” Sylvia Paris said.
Another recipient was the
Sutherland family, with Mary
Beth Sutherland, the granddaugh-
ter of LtCol Daniel Sutherland,
the white commanding officer of
the No.2 Construction Battalion,
accepting the gift. LtCol Sutherland took a demotion to lead the
unit, and his granddaughter said
he fought to bring to more attention to the story in his later years.
“He wrote to Ottawa many
times, he tried to receive recognition for his men because he felt
that they were just awesome and
he was so very proud of them.
Sometimes things are lost in the
passage of time, but my grandfather would be so excited and
proud if he could see this today.”
Other speakers at the museum
event included Nova Scotia
Deputy Premier Diana Whalen,
Black Cultural Society President
Craig Smith, Col (Ret’d) John
Boileau and U.S. Consul General
Steven Giegerich.
3. 20th letter of the Hebrew alphabet
4. Southeast Asian ethnic group
5. Celestial body
6. Investigator
7. Tangible
8. Type of television
9. Opaque gems
10. Portion
12. Carriage
14. Women’s undergarment
19. Of sound mind
23. Mentally ill
24. Office skill
25. Follicle-stimulating hormone
26. An obligation to repay
27. Read-only memory
28. The lower end
29. Billy knew a girl from here
34. Not the beginning
35. He wrote The Raven
36. When you’ll get there
37. Celtics legend Auerbach
39. Making fun of
40. Made dim
41. Heston character El __
42. Small integers
44. Unarmed combat
45. Made of wood
46. Rex and Sorenson to name
two
47. Affixes
48. Wife of Zeus
51. Swiss river
52. Prejudice
53. Actor Idris
54. Runnin’ __: UNLV nickname
58. Criticize
13. Mauna __, Hawaiian volcano
14. Organized crime head
15. Bird genus
16. Curve
17. Greek sophist
18. Thick river fish
20. Negative
21. Young woman (French)
22. Extra features
25. Luckily
30. Pounced
31. Congressman
32. 92543
33. Flemish names of Ypres
38. Spherical body
41. Imply
43. Popular zombie TV show
45. Drink
48. Used to have (Scottish)
49. Former hoopster Heard
50. California graffiti artist
55. Managed
56. Irish military organization
57. Felt ill
59. Larkin, Rose, Bench
60. Used to catch fish
61. Jewish spiritual leader
62. Andahuaylas Airport
63. Google development expert
64. Cheek
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2. Actor Bana
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