Craig Baines

Brilliant choice of a proven great leader. Tough giving up the view in Alameda for DC however... Congratulations Admiral!

HMCS HARRY DEWOLFE conducting at sea replenishment (RAS) trials with MV ASTERIX. a significant milestone for HDW!! Being able to RAS allows ships flexibility to deploy around the world and have a gas station and grocery store close by!!! #Readytolead #RCN

HDW operating in arctic waters with the Northern Lights providing a spectacular backdrop!!!! You never know what a day at sea might bring!!! #RCN #readytolead

Showing off the new RCN masks and doing our part to curb the spread of COVID-19 while keeping our shipmates safe and ready to lead! #readytolead #leadthefleet

J'ai hâte de vivre de nouvelles aventures en 2021 !

Je suis très honoré d'avoir été promu aujourd'hui au rang de vice-amiral de la @MarineRoyaleCan.Je tiens à remercier ma famille et mes camarades de bord pour leur soutien et leur encouragement constant tout au long des dernières années-sans eux, je ne serais pas ici aujourd'hui

I am humbled & honoured to have been promoted today to VAdm in the RCN. I want to thank my family & my shipmates for all of their enduring support & encouragement throughout the years – I would not be here today if it wasn’t for them! Looking forward to new adventures in 2021!

Our new sign is now up on the new Consolidated Seamanship Training Facility (CSTF). Facing Gottingen Street, it proudly gives a nod to the founding of the RCN, our most formative years in WWII, and our present - with appropriate ship silhouette and period images. BZ

"Today, we reaffirm our commitment that no Defence Team members should feel unwelcome in a room, workshop, drill hall, ship or airfield within National Defence or in the Canadian Armed Forces.” JV bit.ly/3hLGeFu

HMCS TORONTO quietly glides up Halifax harbour yesterday morning as it prepares for readiness training.

As #BALTOPS comes to an end ⚓️ #BZ to our FREDDY crew for working together with 19 Allied nations & bringing the very best of 🇨🇦 to @NATO #WeAreNATO #WeTheNavy @USNavyEurope

Stellar welcome our #HMCSFredericton crew received from our friends & allies in Portsmouth @PortsmouthProud @RoyalNavy 🇬🇧🇨🇦⚓️🤗

1 mth ago #HMCSFREDERICTON Cyclone, #STALKER22, crashed into the Ionian Sea with all hands on board lost or killed. I’m heartened by the news that wreckage & remains were located. We join our shipmates, families & friends affected, as we await further news on the recovery.

“Today we welcomed Captain Jennifer Casey home. Rest in peace Snowbird.” JV @CFSnowbirds #VERITAS

Ever wonder what the inside of a Halifax Class Frigate looks like!? Enjoy this virtual tour as we take through the ship⛴⚓👀 #WeTheNavy #VirtualShipTour

The ladies aboard @HMCSFredericton sent us a message to say thank you for the comfort from home. We're so happy you liked them and even happier to do everything we can to support you and your families back home. 🇨🇦Thank you for your service.❤️ #HRMFRC #HMCSFredericton

Holding you close in our hearts. We offer our deepest condolences to all those touched by today’s tragedy:

On Sun, 3 May '20, Their Honours marked the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic – the longest continuous campaign of the Second World War. Their Honours conducted a small ceremony at Govt Hse to mark the milestone anniversary of the BOA. @RoyalCanNavy @RCAF_ARC

Enjoy this virtual performance of Heart of Oak, special edition just for #BOA75 performed by The Stadacona Band