• Colours daily reminder of 413 heritage, bonds

    Colours daily reminder of 413 heritage, bonds

    Like the other squadrons at 14 Wing Greenwood, 413 (Transport and Rescue) Squadron recently moved its Colours from the Annapolis Mess to 14 Hangar, where squadron members work day-to-day, and from where they respond to search and rescue missions as called upon. Finding the right place and home in the hangar was a challenge, and… Read more

  • Office work

    Office work

    October 4, a 413 (Transport and Rescue) Squadron CH149 crew worked from their sky “office” over 14 Wing Greenwood, conducting hoist training to keep themselves sharp. The work involves pilots, flight engineers and search and rescue technicians, each with critical roles to play in the procedure. Read more

  • P8A Poseidon new RCAF multi mission aircraft

    P8A Poseidon new RCAF multi mission aircraft

    November 30, Canada announced a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of up to 16 P8A Poseidon aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Fourteen multi-mission aircraft will be procured, with options for up to an additional two. The P8A will replace Canada’s maritime patrol aircraft, the CP140 Aurora, which has… Read more

  • Function, inclusion, accessibility motivate F&S Centre improvements

    Function, inclusion, accessibility motivate F&S Centre improvements

    There are big changes happening in the changing room spaces at 14 Wing Greenwood’s Fitness and Sports Centre. F&S Centre visitors over recent weeks will have noticed layout changes, locker movement and the installation of new individual change booths in both of the larger change rooms, and adjustments in the family change room. All of… Read more

  • 14 Wing, community decks the mall with Festival of Trees December 9

    14 Wing, community decks the mall with Festival of Trees December 9

    The Valley is invited to view – and win! – a selection of festively-decorated trees Saturday, December 9, as 14 Wing Combined Charities hosts its annual Festival of Trees event at the Greenwood Mall. Combined Charities is the 14 Wing Greenwood National Workplace Giving Campaign, comprised of events and challenges held for military and civilian… Read more

  • Partnerships putting healthcare professionals to great community use

    Partnerships putting healthcare professionals to great community use

    With everyone pitching in – homemade quilts, a plumber’s contacts, house hunting, office space and staff, kids’ school registration, arranging Canadian citizenship tests and more – the combined work of the MidValley Region PhysicianRecruitment and RetentionCommittee could be seen in its recognition of welcoming four new doctors over the past year. “We’re glad to be… Read more

  • Flag a sign of remembrance, respect, awareness

    Flag a sign of remembrance, respect, awareness

    On a grey, cool morning, the bright pink, blue and white stripes of the transgender flag brightened the sky above 14 Wing Greenwood, as base personnel marked November 20 as Transgender Day of Remembrance. 14 Wing Defence Team Pride Advisory Organization military co-chair Corporal Alexander Anderson welcomed command team and wing members. “We’re able to… Read more

  • Atlantic powerlifters double up on regional CAF competition

    Atlantic powerlifters double up on regional CAF competition

    Military powerlifting is getting stronger, if competition at the second Canadian Armed Forces Atlantic regional competition November 15 to 17 are any indication. The 14 Wing Greenwood Bar Benders powerlifting group hosted competitors from Halifax, Gagetown, Shearwater and Gander. A regional event at Aldershot several years ago, with the first CAF regional competition in 2022… Read more

  • December 1 food drive at wing gates

    December 1 food drive at wing gates

    Friday, December 1, be sure to have a few dollars or non-perishable food donations at the ready as you come into 14 Wing through the main gate, RHU gate and Ward Road back gate. 14 Operations Support Squadron’s CIS Flight will hold its annual food drive for the Upper Room Food Bank in Kingston between… Read more

  • December 6 vigil marks impact of gender-based violence

    December 6 vigil marks impact of gender-based violence

    Wednesday, December 6, join the 14 Wing Greenwood Defence Women’s Advisory Organization and the PSAC Annapolis Valley Regional Women’s Committee at a vigil to mark the National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women. The day remembers the murder of 14 young women at Polytechnique Montréal December 6, 1989, and Canada’s efforts since… Read more