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‘Sacrifice, success’ of early aviators remembered at 84th Battle of Britain service
14 Wing Greenwood marked its connections to the Battle of Britain September 15, in a service marking the 84th anniversary of the first war-time fight to take place solely in the skies over Second World War England. The event was hosted by the wing’s 413 (Transport and Rescue) Squadron in the Annapolis Mess, with heritage… Read more
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Familiar faces leave, arrive at 404 Squadron
Chief Warrant Officer Jean Plamondon has left 404 (Long Range Patrol and Training) Squadron for the fourth time: “if you count twice, as a student,” he said September 27, during a change of appointment ceremony. His departure also marks the end of a summer of wearing two chief’s hats: for 404 Squadron, and 14 Mission… Read more
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Shiny ‘new’ museum DAK tells a collaborative story
The eye-catching history of the Greenwood Military Aviation Museum’s display aircraft has a fresh new look, as a year-long restoration project came to a conclusion October 11. The museum’s staff and volunteers hosted a morning coffee party celebration, inviting a team of wing personnel involved in the move, repair and painting of the 1943 CC129… Read more
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Museum society set for October 29 AGM
October 29, at 2 p.m., the Greenwood Military Aviation Museum Society will hold its annual general meeting in the museum conference room (CANEX). Paid-up society members are invited to attend the annual meeting; any current member, as of October 15, may vote, offer to serve on the board, or nominate a member to the board… Read more
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Sunny skies, high cirrus clouds: Met Section picks a back-to-school weather winner
Earlier this summer, tactical weather specialist Corporal Jennifer Winter and the 14 Wing Greenwood Meteorological Section put out the call to aspiring student forecasters to predict conditions for the return to class September 5. Using Met Section-provided historical data (and perhaps a little wishful thinking), dozens of entries were made, coloured and collected. A whole… Read more
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Get your CAF Sport on in October 17 fun day
CAF Sports Day is Thursday, October 17, and there are lots of activities lined up to keep you moving – and having fun! – throughout the day! The day starts with an 8 a.m. group photo outside the 14 Wing Greenwood Fitness and Sports centre, a welcome from the command team and a Personnel Support… Read more
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Intro course October 26 enables youth gym access
14 Wing Greenwood’s Fitness and Sports Centre will offer a Youth on Weights course October 26, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. When successfully completed, youth ages 13 to 15 may access the centre’s cardio and weight rooms on their own. Participants must have a PSP Plan membership, and the course fee is $25 plus… Read more
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October 15 Kingston forum opportunity to bring veterans’ service groups together
Looking to make a connection with the military and first responder veteran community? October 15, Respect Canada will hold its first gathering in the Annapolis Valley in Kingston, and Atlantic region coordinator Major (retired) Brent Kerr MSM CD2 is confident the turnout will represent the start of a great conversation. “Respect Canada is a way… Read more
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CAF slo-pitch silver for men’s teams, gold for women call-ups
Two 14 Wing Greenwood slo-pitch athletes have national gold around their necks, playing for the September 26 title as pick-ups with the CFB Halifax Mariners. Corporal Kelly Watson and Aviator Sarah Bradfield were members of the 14 Wing women’s team at the season’s earlier Atlantic regional tournament; when Halifax made the call in preparation for… Read more
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