A departure ceremony is being held on the Halifax waterfront today for the crew of HMCS St. John’s.
The Royal Canadian Navy ship is headed to the Mediterranean Sea for a deployment with NATO forces.
HMCS St. John’s is participating in Operation Reassurance, an ongoing exercise aimed at promoting security and stability in central and eastern Europe.
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The ship is serving with Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 in the Mediterranean Sea.
READ: HMCS St. John’s returns to Canada after six month NATO mission
It’s the second time the ship has participated in the operation.
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