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Drew Graham

@rcndrew

Husband, Dad, Warship and Jeep driver, home brewer, naval tradition enthusiast. My opinions are my own

 Ottawa, Ontario
Joined April 2015
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Today, Cmdre Bradley Peats of the @RoyalCanNavy transferred command of @COM_SNMG1 to the Royal Netherlands Navy. Cmdre Peats commanded SNMG1 over the past 12 months on #OpREASSURANCE, part of Canada’s contribution to #NATO’s collective defence in solidarity with its allies.
Standing NATO Maritime Group One - Transfer of Command ceremony.

ALT Standing NATO Maritime Group One - Transfer of Command ceremony.

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Today we remember Lieutenant (N) Andrew Webster. He served in the navy for 15 years. Sadly, he died suddenly on January 2, 2014, while deployed to the Indian Ocean aboard HMCS Toronto. ow.ly/ynoe50HfGtC @RoyalCanNavy #CanadaRemembers
Andrew Webster looking to the right while leaning with crossed arms.

ALT Andrew Webster looking to the right while leaning with crossed arms.

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Damage Control is a vital skill set that the RCN focuses on regularly. The benefits of that focus were clear this year when HMCS FREDERICTON had to extinguish a fire in the Engine Room while deployed of the coast of Norway with NATO. Thanks to NAC.
CDN Naval Review (@CdnNavalReview) profile pictureCDN Naval Review@CdnNavalReview27 Dec 2021
Have you looked at Naval Association of Canada's series of Briefing Notes? If not, you should. The series will tell you, in 2-3 pages of jargon-free language, what the heck the navy does and why we should care. Most recent is about damage control. See navalassoc.ca/wp-content/upl…
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Well said CO! #teamwork pays off as @nruasterix @MV_Asterix fight through some NAtlantic hvy wx to deliver one last ⛽️ for @HMCSFredericton @COM_SNMG1 before they get home to hold their loved ones! #BZ to Freddie for a great deployment. Enjoy the well deserved rest!
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Amanda Jayne (@NorthofJayne) profile pictureAmanda Jayne@NorthofJayne17 Dec 2021
"A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor". @nruasterix is honoured to be the first to greet @HMCSFredericton back to 🇨🇦 and support them getting home! #WeTheNavy @MV_Asterix @RCN_MARLANT
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"A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor". @nruasterix is honoured to be the first to greet @HMCSFredericton back to 🇨🇦 and support them getting home! #WeTheNavy @MV_Asterix @RCN_MARLANT
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COM SNMG1@COM_SNMG115 Dec 2021
2/3 #SNMG1 begins its scheduled winter dispersal period as 🇨🇦Flagship @HMCSFredericton returns to its home port of #Halifax, Nova scotia. The ship will be replaced by 🇳🇱HNLMS Rotterdam as command of SNMG1 transfers to 🇳🇱 Commandeur Ad van de Sande on January 7th, 2022.
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COM SNMG1@COM_SNMG115 Dec 2021
3/3 COM #SNMG1 would like to extend a warm heartfelt thank you to Cdr Andrew Graham and the crew of 🇨🇦@HMCSFredericton for 5⃣ great months at sea. Your friendship and unwavering support will not be forgotten.🤜🤛#StrongerTogether @RoyalCanNavy @NATO_MARCOM @CFOperations
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COM SNMG1@COM_SNMG115 Dec 2021
1/3 COM #SNMG1 bids fair winds and following seas to Commander Luis Falcato and the crew of 🇵🇹 NRP Corte-Real @MarinhaPT as they have now departed SNMG1. Thank you for your tireless efforts and professionalism throughout semester2⃣.
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NRP Corte Real crewmember phoning home off Norway today with news they have one month left in SNMG1. HMCS Fredericton visible in the background.
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A terrible moment for any ship's company. The immediate action taken by all serving in #Freddie prevented any harm or injury to our sailors.
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@CJOC_COIC18 Nov 2021
1/ In the early morning of November 18th , 2021 while at sea off the coast of Norway, a fire occurred in the forward engine room of HMCS Fredericton. Upon discovery of the fire, the crew immediately took action and extinguished the fire.
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Karly@karliaa_b26 Oct 2021
One of the coolest things I've had a chance to do this summer was catch @HMCSFredericton sailing through the narrows into St. John's harbour. I've wanted to get a navy ship in the narrows for a long time, and this summer I managed to get three! @RoyalCanNavy @RCN_MARLANT #RCNavy
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Kate 𓆉@kejamieson_22 Oct 2021
#Spotter
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COM SNMG1@COM_SNMG121 Oct 2021
#SNMG1 completed its Fleet Operational Sea Training in the waters off the southern coast of the UK. Highlights included: ✅Anti-Submarine Warfare ✅Anti-Air Warfare ✅Electronic Warfare ✅Boarding Scenarios ✅Allies achieving operational excellence together @NATO_MARCOM
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So long Scotland, until next time 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👋
Royal Navy in Scotland (@RNinScotland) profile pictureRoyal Navy in Scotland@RNinScotland19 Sep 2021
And the final ship out of the dock here in #Glasgow today is the Canadian Frigate 🇨🇦 HMCS FREDERICTON, the @COM_SNMG1 flagship, who sails for #JointWarrior #DynamicMariner @NATO_MARCOM @RoyalCanNavy @CFOperations @CanadianUK 🍁
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And the final ship out of the dock here in #Glasgow today is the Canadian Frigate 🇨🇦 HMCS FREDERICTON, the @COM_SNMG1 flagship, who sails for #JointWarrior #DynamicMariner @NATO_MARCOM @RoyalCanNavy @CFOperations @CanadianUK 🍁
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Good evening from #Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Here we go again, it’s almost #JointWarrior time (aka #DynamicMariner on this occasion) and we’re delighted to welcome @COM_SNMG1 flagship @RoyalCanNavy Frigate 🇨🇦 @HMCSFredericton to @PeelPorts #Glasgow #KGV #NATO @NATO_MARCOM #StrongerTogether
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Mike Mangin@ManginMike12 Sep 2021
This 👏 cannot 👏be 👏 said👏too👏much 👏 – at Colorado Springs, CO
Ready Aye Ready - Royal Canadian Navy #RCN (@ReadyAyeReady) profile pictureReady Aye Ready - Royal Canadian Navy #RCN
@ReadyAyeReady12 Sep 2021
In (a ship) : A sailor always serves in a ship, never on a ship. ... readyayeready.com/jackspeak/… #Jackspeak #Canadian #Navy #RCNavy
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Glad that Canadians are tracking HMCS Fredericton and SNMG1. The Group is continuously training to ensure it’s ready to respond to any crisis or threat to NATO security and Canadians should be proud of the contribution of the RCN.
CDN Naval Review (@CdnNavalReview) profile pictureCDN Naval Review@CdnNavalReview12 Sep 2021
Are you wondering where HMCS Fredericton is? Glad you asked. It's the flagship of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 and it was in Tromso, Norway on 1 Sept for a port visit before resuming patrols. Has also visited Iceland and Estonia on its Op Reassurance deployment.
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Well, well look who's turning 27 today 🥳 #HMCSFredericton was commissioned on September 10th 1994, in Saint John, New Brunswick. "Freddie" is the 2nd ship to carry the name, and continues to serve our country at home & abroad. #HappyBirthday #WeTheNavy
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Happy Birthday HMCS Fredericton. Stalker of the Seas!
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