On Sunday morning, when His Majesty'sHMCS Kingstonand Summerside embarked on a four-month adventure into theBaltic Sea, hugs, laughter, and how many. The tears filled the Halifax Shipyardand the North Atlantic.
Both ships will participate in the NATO response to reduce theRussianaggression in the Baltic statesOperational Reassurance.. They will be part of the NATO Mining Countermeasures Group.
"We have been training for months and I think all the crew are ready," said the second lieutenant. HMCS Kingston Hank Keeser. "Sure, I miss my girl here, but I'm really excited in the end."
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This is the first deployment of both ships, and many seafarers are on board.
"A whirlwind of emotions. I'm almost excited and a little nervous," said the Ensign. HMCS Kingston's Blairana Mirror. "I'm excited to get started at this point."
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"I'm excited, but nervous "I'm doing it," said the second lieutenant. HMCS Kingston's Sydney Owens. "I look forward to seeing everywhere we go and seeing new things."
And she's off!
HMCS Kingston&Summerside will join the European HMCS Halifax&Montreal as part of its mission to show solidarity in response to the Russian invasion. pic.twitter.com/Bqy3t6TzS3
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More experienced seafarers, departure will never be easier.
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"I'm ready to work, but this time it's going to be hard," said the noncommissioned officer. Said. (Petty Officer Second Class) Cecil Allen of HMCS Kingston. "This is my first major development and the third is a whole new set of challenges as it is so young."
The mission will take place after the HMCS Harifax has been dispatched for the first time from Russia to Ukraine. A six-month mission in March for several weeks following aggressive behavior.
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Navy Pacific Commander Captain Julian Elborn is backed by a dedicated HMCS Summerside diving team by the mine. The search function by the autonomous underwater vehicle installed in the HMCS Kingston.
"I think it's a very important mission," said Captain Elborn. "Both of these ships will join the northern group to participate in exercises and the removal and destruction of landmine countermeasures.
Continued Read:HMCS Harifax deploys in Europe to support NATO in Ukrainian efforts
Returning to the jetty of the Harifax shipyard, Canada The sound of the Navy's Stadakona band filled the air. The family was sad to see their loved ones go, but many were overwhelmingly proud.
"She It's sad to see him go, but I'm really excited, "said Shauna Owens, the mother of Sidney Owens. "She will be good because she is with a great crew."
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