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Eat, run, eat in Terry Fox effort
Soldiers, civilians, family members and pets all turned out for a waffle-and-toppings breakfast, then a run/ walk September 21, part of 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown Detachment Aldershot’s annual Terry Fox fundraising. In case you’re worried they’d be hungry after their distances, the camp also enjoyed a lamb roast get-together in the afternoon. All… Read more
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Display DAK makes a move
Museum sends airpark exhibit into winter refurbishment Aircraft have moved several times now between 14 Wing Greenwood workspaces and the Greenwood Military Aviation Museum’s heritage airpark, but it’s still a pretty neat thing to see all the pieces come together. Rather, apart! The museum’s DC3 Dakota headed September 21 from its home display pad through… Read more
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Wing invited to Director of Flight Safety ‘roadshow’ briefings
The annual Director of Flight Safety (DFS) visit to 14 Wing Greenwood by Colonel Jean-François Gauvin and Chief Warrant Officer Robichaud will take place October 30 to November 1. “DFS roadshow” briefings are always a highlight of the Flight Safety year, as it allows DFS to meet with 14 Wing personnel and deliver a series… Read more
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‘We looked after each other’
413 Squadron family, friends mark 25th anniversary of Lab 305 loss The impact of a crash, the loss of six men and the tightening of bonds between family, friends and team members all tied to 413 (Transport and Rescue) Squadron were marked October 1. All gathered on the 14 Wing Greenwood parade square to remember… Read more
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Virtual eye on ZX airfield a new training aid for controllers
14 Wing Greenwood’s airfield is fully visible from the top of the base’s air traffic control tower. Now, with the opening of a new visual air traffic simulator (VATS), it’s on the big screen. Three of them. September 6, 14 Operations Support Squadron Air Traffic Control Flight welcomed 14 Wing Commander Colonel Jeff Davis and… Read more
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New WNSR Colours bind ‘strong, capable soldiers’ to heritage
Charles Tidd was promoted to sergeant the night before the West Nova Scotia Regiment was on parade in Annapolis Royal, where members would receive their new regimental colours from then-Lieutenant Governor Major-General the Honourable E.C. Plow. He was up late sewing on his rank badges: as the right marker, and with his height, he’d be… Read more
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Share together, step towards reconciliation
Wing, community marks ‘sacred experience” September 30 From the mist of the early September 30 morning, hundreds of 14 Wing Greenwood Defence Team members, family and community friends emerged to share a walk and “sacred experience” together, marking National Truth and Reconciliation Day together. The wing’s Defence Indigenous Advisory Group organized the reflective walk, gathering… Read more
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Wing Welcome winnings
Major Colin Bond, second from left, and Corporal Valarie Ducharme, second from right, were happy to have gotten the call: they won the two Wing Welcome 2023 weekend grand prizes. Greenwood Home Hardware sponsored the September 7 to 9 weekend, and, September 27, Home Hardware’s Rhonda Porteous, left, and 14 Wing Greenwood Community Recreation manager… Read more
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Game on for October 19 CAF Sports Day fun
14 Wing Greenwood’s CAF Sports Day is returning for its 11th edition Thursday, October 19. Defence Team members may take a break from regular duties and participate in various sports and events to promote morale and team building throughout the day. Offerings will be broken into two sessions, so members have the flexibility to participate… Read more
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Greenwood women’s soccer team competes at nationals
The 14 Wing Greenwood Bombers women’s soccer team made history September 23 to 28, as the first women’s team from Greenwood to compete at the Canadian Armed Forces National soccer championship at CFB Borden. Players from Greenwood have competed in the past, either as part of a regional selection camp or by being asked to… Read more
















