Tag: RCN
VAdm Craig Baines becomes 37th Commander of the RCN
Vice-Admiral (VAdm) Craig Baines assumed the duties of Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) from VAdm Art McDonald on January 12, 2021 in...
Vice-Admiral Craig Baines’ Flag Hoist Signal
As I today assume command from Vice-Admiral McDonald, I would like to recognize the significant leadership that my shipmate has provided to the Royal Canadian...
Vice-Admiral Art McDonald’s Haul-Down Message
Shipmates, as I prepare for my Commander Royal Canadian Navy (CRCN) 36 pennant to be hauled down and to turn over the watch to...
Commander RCN delivers Holiday Greeting and End-of-Year Update
Season’s Greetings, Shipmates!
I hope this message finds you and yours well, keeping healthy, and as happy and consumed by the Season as possible in...
Cpl Bailey Sloan: Learns something new every day
For Corporal (Cpl) Bailey Sloan, a Human Resources Administrator on board Her Majesty's Canadian Ship Toronto, joining the military is a family tradition.
“I joined the...
First Director of Naval Information wanted to “teach not preach”
Captain (Navy) (Capt(N)) Bill Strange, the first Director of Naval Information in the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), was a natural communicator.
He began his working...
RCN committed to improving environmental stewardship
The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is committed to achieving the energy and environmental objectives required to meet its commitments under the Defence Energy and...
Using narratives helps future-proof RCN
“How do you future-proof the Royal Canadian Navy without knowing the future security environment 30 years from now?” asks Commander Scott Shortridge, Director Navy...
Sailor 1st Class Kayleigh Ferris: RCN is more than just a job
Meet Sailor 1st Class Kayleigh Ferris, from Maple Ridge B.C., who joined the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) upon completion of high school.
“When my cousin...
TRIDENT FURY enhances combat readiness
By Captain Jenn Jackson
As we quickly head into the 2020 holiday season, a year where almost every person and organization has dealt with the...
RCN keeps ships COVID free and ready to help Canadians, lead operations
The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has kept its ships COVID free while continuing to conduct operations at home and abroad by introducing new procedures on...
Master Sailor Cara Vassallo: New names for ranks reflect the RCN’s inclusivity
Master Sailor (MS) Cara Vassallo, of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Toronto, joined the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) almost 10 years ago. She made...
HMCS Harry DeWolf trials new capabilities at sea
By Ryan Melanson
Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Harry DeWolf sailed under Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) command for the first time in early October 2020,...
Sailor Profile PO1 Shaunda Lillington: A career in the RCN is like no other
Petty Officer 1st Class (PO1) Shaunda Lillington, from Isle-Aux-Morts, Nfld., joined the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) 20 years ago and is currently serving on...
Sailor 1st Class Jonathan Pelletier – Discipline is good
Sailor 1st Class (S1) Jonathan Pelletier enlisted in the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Drummondville as a teenager in his hometown of Rouyn-Noranda, Que.
This...
Lt(N) Gillian Herlinger: Persevere and stick with it
Lieutenant (Navy) (Lt(N)) Gillian Herlinger joined the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) at just 19 years old, because she had always been drawn to non-traditional...
