HMCS Scotian / NCSM Scotian
2111 Upper Water St B3K 2X0 Halifax, NS, Canada

It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. As we salute a life of dedicated service, our thoughts are... with Queen Elizabeth II and the members of the Royal Family at this difficult time. Motivated by a sense of duty to others, Prince Philip supported a large number of organizations and promoted community engagement. He also had a strong connection to the Navy, having joined the Royal Navy in 1939. He served aboard several ships throughout the Second World War, including HMS WALLACE as it supported the Allied landings in Sicily and HMS WHELP, which was present in Tokyo Bay when Japan surrendered. In Canada, he later held several honorary positions, including Admiral of the Royal Canadian Navy and of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets. Fair winds and following seas, Sir, and thank you for your decades of service. C’est avec grande tristesse que nous avons appris du décès de Son Altesse Royale le duc d’Edimbourg. Alors que nous saluons une vie de service dévoué, nous partageons nos condoléances avec la reine Elizabeth II et les membres de la famille royale en ces moments difficiles. Motivé par un sens du devoir envers autrui, le prince Philip a soutenu un grand nombre d’organismes et a encouragé l’engagement communautaire. Il avait également un lien étroit avec la marine, puisqu’il s’est engagé dans la Royal Navy en 1939. Il a servi à bord de plusieurs navires pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, notamment le HMS WALLACE qui a soutenu le débarquement allié en Sicile et le HMS WHELP qui était présent dans la baie de Tokyo lorsque le Japon s’est rendu. Au Canada, il a ensuite occupé plusieurs postes honorifiques, notamment ceux d’amiral de la Marine royale canadienne et des Cadets de la Marine royale canadienne. Bon vent et bonne mer, Monsieur, et merci pour vos décennies de service.

Meet our Deck Chief, Chief Petty Officer Second Class Kevin William Nadeau! In his career, he has been a part of: ~Militia, 4th Battalion the Royal Canadian Regiment; ~CFS Shelburne;... ~CFB Greenwood; ~HMCS Athabaskan; ~Instructor Canadian Forces Naval Operations School; ~Canadian Command; ~NCSM Ville De Quebec; ~HMCS St. John’s; ~HMCS Toronto; ~Senior Sonar Op Instructor Naval Fleet School Atlantic; ~HMCS Montreal; and ~HMCS Scotian. He spent his time at sea detecting and tracking submarines, drug interdiction, to search and rescue! He finished off his Regular Force as the East Coast Chief Sonar Operator and then transferred to our family, at HMCS Scotian! When he was asked what his favorite memory was, he wasn’t able to just give one! He said he loved the opportunities to see a glacier up close, seeing dolphins jump 20ft in the air, walking through a rain forest, seeing a polar bear in the wild, visiting the great North, crossing the Arctic circle, and meeting new friends! When he is not crossing the Arctic or walking through rain forests, he enjoys hiking, biking, and watching movies with his spouse Selena and his four kids! #WeTheNavy #RCN

Happy Easter to our Navy family in Canada, and around the world. Holidays may still look different this year, but we hope you are able to enjoy the long weekend with members of your household or through virtual gatherings. We will be together again. #HappyEaster #WeTheNavy

#DYK that S2 Epstein joined the RCN at HMCS Scotian? We are proud to see the growth of this inspirational sailor!

Meet Sailor First Class Jennifer Hayes! S1 Hayes is a Boatswain and a vital leader in our Deck Department. She grew up in Windsor, Ontario, and started her Naval Career at HMCS Hunter / NCSM Hunter in 1991. She released but joined back in 2004 until 2016, and then was a member of HMCS Star / NCSM Star from 2016 to 2017! She moved to Halifax to accommodate her husband’s occupation as a Pastor and joined HMCS Scotian. When S1 Hayes finished her initial Boatswain training, she ...decided she needed to focus on her family and started to work both part and full time as our Coxswain writer, Deck Supervisor, and our Small Arms custodian! Now that they’re grown up, she plans on returning to her courses to become a fully qualified boatswain and work towards her promotion! When she is not focusing on her work, she enjoys spending time with her family, serving at her local church, listening to music, and drinking tea and coffee! Thank you, S1 Hayes, for all you do in and outside the unit #shethenavy Rencontrez S1 Jennifer Hayes! S1 Hayes est un Manœuvrier intégrale à NCSM Scotian. Elle est née à Windsor, Ontario et a commencé son carrière naval à NCSM Hunter en 1991. Elle a quitté la réserve navale mais a rejoint en 2004 et était un membre de la réserve à NCSM Star en 2016 - 2017! Elle a déménagé à Halifax pour accueillir l'emploi de son marie comme il est ministre et est devenue membre de NCSM Scotian. Quand S1 Hayes avait terminé sa formation initial comme Manœuvrier, elle a décidé de prendre le temps pour sa famille et ses enfants. Elle a travaillé comme écrivaine, superviseur du département des Manœuvrier, et gardienne des armes légères! Maintenant que ses enfants sont plus vieux, elle commencera ses cours Manœuvrier pour pouvoir être entièrement qualifiée comme boatswain et éligible pour une promotion! Quand elle n'est pas au travail, S1 Hayes aime passer son temps avec sa famille, à son église, en écoutant de la music et boire du café et thé. Merci S1 Hayes pour tout ce que tu fais à NCSM Scotian et dans la communauté!

Challenging the world around us, our norms, the usual, helps create change & a better world to live in. In service, all are equal, and we are striving to become better & more inclusive. We salute the past, present and future women of #WeTheNavy. #IWD2021

#BellLetsTalk because it is not only thinking about your physical health, but your mental health! A message from our Commanding Officer, Commander P. Hinkins

Do you know the 5 simple ways to end the stigma around mental health? Language Matters Educate Yourself Be Kind Listen and Ask... Talk About It As a member of the CAF, you have access to confidential, medical professionals that are devoted to your wellbeing, 24/7: For you: 1-800-268-7708 For your family: 1-800-866-4546 https://www.canada.ca//benefit/military-mental-health.html Bell Let's Talk Maritime Forces Atlantic - Forces Maritimes de l'Atlantique Maritime Forces Pacific / Forces maritimes du Pacifique Naval Reserve Réserve navale Canadian Armed Forces

Shipmates, let’s help spread the word. On #BellLetsTalk Day, Jan 28, Bell will donate towards mental health initiatives in Canada by contributing 5 for every a...pplicable text, call, tweet using #BellLetsTalk, & each time you watch the official video on social media. #DYK Some of the proceeds of the BellLetsTalk fund supports the Bell True Patriot Love Fund that provides support and help to our military families ------------------------------- Camarades de bord, passons le mot. Le 28 janvier, Journée #BellCause, Bell versera 5 pour des initiatives en santé mentale au Canada pour chaque texto, appel, gazouillis avec le mot-clic #BellCause & pour chaque visionnement de sa vidéo officielle sur les médias sociaux. #LSV? Une partie des sommes versées à #BellCause iront dans le Fonds Bell La Patrie gravée sur le cœur qui vient en aide aux familles de militaires. Future HMCS Margaret Brooke / Futur NCSM Margaret Brooke HMCS Kingston / NCSM Kingston Bell Let's Talk Bell Cause pour la cause

Let's talk about mental health!

Not all heroes wear capes! This #SaturdaySalute we highlight PO2 Mary Oleynik. PO2 Oleynik’s service and commitment to community is also unwavering in her civi...lian occupation. PO2 Oleynik continues to serve on the frontline as a nurse. Naval Communicators establish and manage all external voice, radio-teletype and data circuits, and provide real-time tactical information in support of operations. Being a reservist offers PO2 Mary Oleynik the opportunities to continue serving Canadians in her community. #BZ shipmate! Naval Reserve Réserve navale

Fleet Diving Unit Atlantic collected $10,120 for this year’s Christmas Daddies Telethon, in support of children in need. We couldn’t have done it without our ge...nerous donors. Thanks so much! #BravoZulu #ReadytoHelp L’Unité de plongée de la Flotte (Atlantique) a recueilli 10,120 $ pour le Téléthon Christmas Daddies de cette année afin de soutenir les enfants dans le besoin. Nous n’aurions pas pu le faire sans nos généreux donateurs. Merci beaucoup! #BravoZulu #PrêtsàAider CTV Christmas Daddies Telethon The Salvation Army Maritimes Maritime Forces Atlantic - Forces Maritimes de l'Atlantique CTV Atlantic News Royal Canadian Navy Marine royale canadienne

Today marks the 103rd anniversary of the Halifax Explosion. On 06 December 1917, SS Mont-Blanc, a french cargo ship collided with SS Imo in the Halifax Harbour, creating the largest human explosion at the time. This explosion demolished buildings, shattered windows, snapped trees and nearly destroyed everything in its wake. We remember all those who had were killed by the explosion and all those who were injured.

The RCN and the Halifax Explosion. The RCN was there. On the morning of December 6, 1917, #HMCSNiobe was docked in harbour. After spotting a fire on Mont Blanc,... HMCS Niobe’s Acting Boatswain Albert Charles Mattison volunteered to jump into the ship’s pinnace (a small steamboat), leading a team of six other volunteers. They first attempted to tow the burning ship, which had been abandoned by its crew, away from populated areas. When that effort failed, they tried to fight the fire. Despite their best efforts, Mont Blanc exploded and the seven men were killed instantly. For their heroism, Acting Boatswain Mattison and Stoker Petty Officer Ernest Edmund Beard were posthumously awarded the Albert Medal for Gallantry in Lifesaving at Sea. They were named and recognized in Parliament, along with the other five men: Leading Seaman Charles McMillan Ordinary Seaman Freeman Burnley Nickerson Able Seaman Albert Saunders Wireless Telegraph Operator George Veals Stoker George Roley Yates In addition to the seven who perished trying to prevent the disaster, 14 other Canadian Navy personnel died as a result of the explosion. And just as the loss of life was felt throughout the city, more than 30 family members of Canadian Navy sailors were killed. https://www.canada.ca//histo/heroes-halifax-explosion.html Maritime Forces Atlantic - Forces Maritimes de l'Atlantique Naval Museum of Halifax - Musée naval d'Halifax Canadian Forces Base Halifax - Base des Forces canadiennes de Halifax Canadian Armed Forces Canada Remembers

We will start the Facebook live for the Remembrance Day ceremony in two minutes!

Today, as we pay our respects though a virtual ceremony, we remember and say thank you to those who have served and to those who couldn’t be with us today. Your ultimate sacrifice allows our community to grow and flourish. Our veterans were there for us; as we are there for them on Remembrance Day. Lest we Forget Images from: Government of Canada, www.canada.ca

Here at HMCS Scotian, we are finding new and safe ways to do our training nights! That also includes promotions! Congratulations to Sailor Second Lord on your underwater promotion

We will start the Facebook live for the Remembrance Day ceremony in two minutes!

We will remember them as they lived, we vow to hold them in our hearts and to cherish the precious memories of our time together. This year, our family lost six... of our shipmates aboard HMCS Fredericton / NCSM Fredericton. We remember the crew of #Stalker22, who lost their lives during Operation REASSURANCE. We remember Captain Kevin Hagen Captain Maxime Miron-Morin Sub-Lieutenant Matthew Pyke Master Corporal Matthew Cousins Sub-Lieutenant Abbigail Cowbrough Captain Brenden MacDonald #CanadaRemembers #RCNRemembers #WeRemember Maritime Forces Atlantic - Forces Maritimes de l'Atlantique Canadian Armed Forces Royal Canadian Air Force Canadian Armed Forces Operations

As Remembrance Day approaches, we encourage our guests and veterans to view our coverage of the ceremony on Facebook live stream in the safety of your home! We will start the live stream at 10:58AM on November 11, 2020!

Today, as we pay our respects though a virtual ceremony, we remember and say thank you to those who have served and to those who couldn’t be with us today. Your ultimate sacrifice allows our community to grow and flourish. Our veterans were there for us; as we are there for them on Remembrance Day. Lest we Forget Images from: Government of Canada, www.canada.ca

We will remember them as they lived, we vow to hold them in our hearts and to cherish the precious memories of our time together. This year, our family lost six... of our shipmates aboard HMCS Fredericton / NCSM Fredericton. We remember the crew of #Stalker22, who lost their lives during Operation REASSURANCE. We remember Captain Kevin Hagen Captain Maxime Miron-Morin Sub-Lieutenant Matthew Pyke Master Corporal Matthew Cousins Sub-Lieutenant Abbigail Cowbrough Captain Brenden MacDonald #CanadaRemembers #RCNRemembers #WeRemember Maritime Forces Atlantic - Forces Maritimes de l'Atlantique Canadian Armed Forces Royal Canadian Air Force Canadian Armed Forces Operations

Le 3 mai 2010, notre compagnon de bord, le M 2 Craig Douglas Blake, plongeur-démineur, a perdu la vie lors de son déploiement dans le district de Panjwaii, en A...fghanistan. La Semaine des anciens combattants se déroule du 5 au 11 novembre, et #NousLaMarine nous souvenons de nos camarades de bord et de nos frères et sœurs tombés au combat. #NousNousSouvenons #LeCanadaseSouvient #LaMRCseSouvient

As Remembrance Day approaches, we encourage our guests and veterans to view our coverage of the ceremony on Facebook live stream in the safety of your home! We will start the live stream at 10:58AM on November 11, 2020!

On May 3, 2010 our shipmate PO2 Craig Douglas Blake, a clearance diver, lost his life while deployed in the Panjwaii District, Afghanistan. Veterans Week runs ...5 Nov - 11 Nov, and #WeTheNavy are remembering our fallen shipmates and brothers and sisters in arms. #RCNRemembers #CanadaRemembers #WeRemember See more

During the First World War: 8,826: Canadians sailed in the RCN. 673: More Canadians sailed with the Royal Navy and RN Reserve. 134: Commissioned vessels by war...s end. 190: Sailors lost their lives in service during the First World War. #WeRemember #RCNRemembers #VeteransWeek #CanadaRemembers

Today marks the beginning of Veterans’ Week from Nov 5-11. A time to remember and honour those who have served Canada, in times of war, military conflict and pe...ace. This year marks 75 years of the end of the Second World War. #CanadaRemembers #RCNRemembers Aujourd’hui commence la Semaine des vétérans (5-11 nov). C’est l’occasion de se souvenir de ceux qui ont servi le Canada, en temps de guerre et de paix, et de leur rendre hommage. Cette année marque le 75e anniversaire de la fin de la SGM. #LaMRCsesouvient #LeCanadasesouvient Photo credit: Mona Ghiz, MARLANT Pubic Affairs Royal Canadian Navy Marine royale canadienne Canadian Armed Forces Forces armées canadiennes Canadian Armed Forces Operations Opérations des Forces armées canadiennes HMCS Fredericton / NCSM Fredericton

On Veteran’s Week, we remember how the work of the Canadian Armed Forces has impacted generations of Canadiansboth past and present. Check out this video for ...Canadians of all ages who want to hear stories about our veterans, and why we remember every year! #CanadaRemembers https://www.canada.ca///history/2020/speech-all-ages.html See more

November is #TransgenderAwarenessMonth. This month, and every month, we strive to create an inclusive work environment that is free from harassment and discrimi...nation. At the same time, we need to recognize our history in not always being open or supportive of those #DefenceTeam members who identify as transgender. We continue to learn from our past, and take steps towards better supporting our transgender members, but we know there is more work to be done in achieving a truly inclusive workplace. As Defence Team members, we all have a responsibility to respect the dignity of all people, whether at home or abroad. If you'd like to learn more about how together we can foster a safe and inclusive work environment for everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, please check out our Positive Space initiative: https://ml-fd.caf-fac.ca/en/2018/06/15212 #TransgenderAwareness #DiversityMatters #InclusionMatters #StrongerTogether

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