By Ryan Melanson
When Leading Seaman Jeffery Haskins joined the CAF in 2011, he had one goal: become a diver.
The road to get there wasn't easy, but now, two years after joining Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic), he's become a key junior member of the team, known for punching above his weight and looking out for his colleagues.
As recognition for what he's accomplished at FDU(A), LS Haskins was recently presented one of the Atlantic Fleet's most prestigious awards, being named the Sailor of the Year for 2018. The presentation was made at FDU(A) in Shearwater on February 28, with Captain (Naval) Andrew Hingston delivering the award along with Chief Petty Officer First Class Tim Blonde.
“I was completely surprised, I didn't expect anything like this. In my mind, I'm just going full speed ahead with my job because it's what I love to do,” LS Haskins said.
He spent the early part of his RCN career as a cook on ships, and as a healthy member in a seagoing trade that was high in demand, he was often busy sailing. This meant, however, that being freed up for his initial Ship's Team Diver course wasn't an easy request. He finally got that wish in early 2016, was able to follow it up with his Port Inspection Diver training, and began working at FDU(A) later that year.
“I'm trying to put my best foot forward at all times. I waited for years to get here, so I just want to be my best every day,” he added.
Over the past year, he's taken over the lead Port…
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