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Base effort hastens medical care for military dependents
With a concerted effort on multiple fronts, 14 Wing Greenwood Regular Force military members’ dependents can now expect a call to be added to the Greenwood Family Medical Centre’s patient roster. At his June 29 change of command ceremony, one of the last things outgoing Deputy Wing Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Eric Travis was able to announce… Read more
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Plan to attend September WNSR 72nd reunion
Members – past and present – of the West Nova Scotia Regiment are invited to attend the September 24 weekend reunion of the WNS Regimental Association. This year’s gathering is highlighted by the parade, presentation and consecration of the WNSR’s new King’s and Regimental Colours at the Church of Evangeline, Grand-Pré National Historic Site at… Read more
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Positive Space training offered in upcoming sessions
14 Wing Greenwood Defence Team members are invited to register for one of four upcoming Positive Space workshops: train to become a Positive Space ambassador, or just learn more about fostering the creation of an inclusive work environment for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. The Positive Space initiative is a… Read more
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Fall veterans’ walk honours ‘heroes of the home front’
Walk in the 6th Canadian Walk for Veterans, coming up September 23 and 24, at locations across Canada, including in Halifax. Or, complete the walk virtually. The 2022 Halifax event at Point Pleasant park was cancelled, as Hurricane Fiona landed in Nova Scotia with extreme weather. Organizers are looking forward to the 2023 event, and… Read more
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Squadron, RCAF heritage finds a home
405 Squadron welcomes original Pathfinder medals, artefacts discovered in a suitcase July 25, current serving members of 405 (Long Range Patrol) Squadron gathered in front of the Greenwood Military Aviation Museum’s restoration Lancaster to welcome home the medals of fallen predecessors in the downed Second World War Halifax Bomber LQ-M for Mother. The honours ended… Read more
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Acadian Day recognition chance to ‘make some noise’
“Today is certainly a commemorative day,” announced 14 Wing Greenwood Chief Warrant Officer Jonathan Proulx to the guests who attended the raising of the Acadian flag August 15 by Wing Commander Colonel Jeff Davis and Master Corporal Serge Duguay. This marked the first time that the flag has been raised at 14 Wing Greenwood for… Read more
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WNSR member proud to serve at Ottawa’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Infantry Reservist Master Corporal Tristan Bateman, of 36 Canadian Brigade Group (CBG)’s West Nova Scotia Regiment, was honoured to serve as the National Sentry Program (NSP)’s rotation second-in-command (2IC) this summer in Ottawa. Having heard positive comments about the tasking from personnel who had participated in the program last year, he looked forward to serving… Read more
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Greenwood’s RPOU marks detachment milestone
Real Property Operations Unit (RPOU) Atlantic held a change of appointment July 25 for the outgoing and incoming officer commanding (OC) of RPOU Detachment (Det) Greenwood. Though it is not common to have a change of appointment ceremony for the OC position, the event’s guest of honour, RPOU Atlantic’s commanding officer, Lieutenant-Colonel James Legresley, informed… Read more
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404 training, mission success focus of leadership
August 4, members of 404 (Long Range Patrol and Training) Squadron gathered at the Annapolis Mess for their change of command ceremony. In his address, outgoing Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel Josh Christianson praised his squadron for their diligent work and commitment to mission success under his command. “I couldn’t be prouder of all the squadron has… Read more
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Cadet summer courses all about hands-on, skill-building fun
The students from the first serial of the Greenwood Cadet Training Centre’s advance aviation course had an eventful three weeks at 14 Wing Greenwood this July. The course is designed to prepare students for the glider and power pilot scholarship courses offered to senior Cadets by teaching them the basics of ground school. While pilot… Read more
















