08/31/2026
PREVOST SAILOR SPOTLIGHT | MASTER SAILOR COXEN
From the Canadian Army to the Royal Canadian Navy, from the High Arctic to Latvia, MS Coxen’s career is a great example of where saying “yes” to new opportunities can take you.
MS Coxen joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 2006 and has built a diverse career across multiple occupations. He began his service as a Combat Engineer with the Canadian Army, later became a Naval Communicator, and today serves as a Human Resources Administrator.
In 2022-2023, MS Coxen completed a tour at Canadian Forces Station Alert in Nunavut — the world’s northernmost permanently inhabited location. CFS Alert supports Canadian military operations, Arctic sovereignty, search and rescue, and other activities in Canada’s High Arctic.
MS Coxen deployed to Latvia in 2024-2025 on Operation REASSURANCE, serving as a Naval Communicator in support of Canada’s contribution to NATO’s deterrence and defence efforts in Central and Eastern Europe.
And his skills don’t stop when the uniform comes off. In his civilian career, MS Coxen is also a licensed Red Seal Carpenter.
After nearly two decades of service and a career that has taken him across occupations, environments and continents, his advice to others is simple:
“Don’t be afraid to try something new and outside of your comfort zone. You’d be surprised where life can take you. I’ve had the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best people Canada has to offer.”