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5 QUESTIONS: HMCS Winnipeg Bridge Watchkeeper
Sub-Lieutenant (SLt) Benjamin Miller is a Naval Warfare Officer by trade and a Bridge Watchkeeper of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) frigate HMCS Winnipeg.
Veteran reservists refresh knowledge during base tour
Peter Mallett, Staff Writer — A group that gathered on HMCS Winnipeg’s flight deck on the morning of May 10 eagerly discussed the embarked CH 148 Cyclone Helicopter. From afar, the gathering seemed like another guided tour of the Halifax-class frigate, yet, Sub-Lieutenant (SLt) Benjamin Miller, Winnipeg’s Naval Warfare Officer, said it was nuanced. “Because the visitors […]
Onboard HMCS Winnipeg for Family Day
SLt Lyann Murdock-Finegold, HMCS Winnipeg — On Feb. 16, HMCS Winnipeg was honoured to welcome over 100 guests, family and friends onboard for Family Day to experience a day in our life at sea. The faces with the big round eyes of little ones and their keen interest made the day for Sub-Lieutenant (SLt) Benjamin Miller, the […]
Winnipeg’s band raises morale during long deployment
MS Bevin Gordichuk, HMCS Winnipeg – “When musicians get together and combine their efforts to produce a single sound, it’s some of the most symbiotic team work one can imagine. If you want to observe team work that approaches perfection, check out a well-rehearsed band.” PO2 Pete Fraser, November 2015. HMCS Winnipeg’s cover band – […]
Sunset rendezvous
HMCS Winnipeg approaches United States Naval Ship Laramie prior to conducting a Replenishment At Sea during Operation Reassurance in the Mediterranean Sea.
Working with allies
HMCS Winnipeg sails in formation with His Majesty’s Norwegian Ship Fridtjof Nansen and Portuguese flagship, NPR Don Francisco de Almeida during Officer of The Watch manoeuver training in the Mediterranean Sea during Operation Reassurance.
Taking a bearing
SLt Matt Baker takes and reports a bearing on the bridge wing of HMCS Winnipeg during Operation Reassurance.
Sixteen naval reservists deploy on board HMCS Winnipeg
Sixteen naval reservists from across Canada deployed on board HMCS Winnipeg June 15 to support Operation Reassurance, Canada’s contribution to NATO assurance measures in Europe. “Our reserve members are integrating seamlessly into the ship’s company,” says Commander Pascal Belhumeur, Commanding Officer of HMCS Winnipeg. “This deployment provides them with incredible exposure to unmatched training opportunities […]
Simulated Distress Call Exercise
Emergency teams from Spanish Navy Ship, ESPS BLAS DE LEZO and HMCS WINNIPEG respond to a simulated distress call from Portuguese Navy Ship, NRP DON FRANCISCO DE ALMEIDA during Exercise TRIDENT JUNCTURE
Asymmetric attack training
The CH-124 Sea King helicopter from HMCS WINNIPEG intercepts fast-in-shore attack craft in an asymmetric attack training scenario during Ex JOINT WARRIOR as part of Operation REASSURANCE.
