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14 AMS ‘critical contributor’
‘Squadron in good shape’ at change of command It seems everyone wants to be a member of 14 Air Maintenance Squadron, and why not? “14 AMS – you’re a critical contributor to long range patrol operations,” said 14 Wing Greenwood Commander Colonel Jeff Davis. “Without you, there is no capability.” Davis was the presiding officer… Read more
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Practicing the ‘extraordinary’
Tusker Ex’23 highlights SAR partnerships, preparedness The last week of May, during a rare, sun-filled period on the western shore of Nova Scotia, 413 (Transport and Rescue) Squadron had the opportunity to share Yarmouth International Airport during a very busy time. Many aircraft from across the province – and beyond – were using the airport… Read more
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Water-based calls keep SAR crews busy
June 2, the Halifax Joint Rescue Coordination Centre tasked 14 Wing Greenwood’s 413 (Transport and Rescue) Squadron on a call. Cormorant R901 was airborne at 7:12 p.m. to assist with the rescue of an individual 75 nautical miles northeast of Sept–Îles. Aeromedic Quebec were unable to conduct the rescue due to range and fire in… Read more
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Turning house sale into hand-craft
Closing gift re-gift supports local Quilts of Valour work Nothing says “home” and security like a hand-crafted quilt, and a special gift to Quilts of Valour Greenwood area crafters will help make that happen for a number of Canadian Armed Forces members and veterans in the weeks and months ahead. When Bruce Gillis and Maureen… Read more
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Medics’ summer field training: hands on, ‘super cool’
Students in 33 Field Ambulance (33 Fd Amb)’s Qualification Level 3 course were overjoyed at the surprise visit they received from a 413 (Transport and Rescue) Squadron’s CG149 Cormorant search and rescue (SAR) team June 5. The students’ rainy morning at 5th Canadian Division Support Base Detachment Aldershot started with “Stretcher PT,” a physical training… Read more
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Training to save together
Members of 14 Fire and Emergency Services and 26 Canadian Forces Health Services teamed up to train May 11, running through multiple incident and response scenarios during a joint casualty extraction exercise at 14 Wing Greenwood’s firefighters’ training area. The exercise was a good opportunity to integrate the heavy equipment firefighters rely on to respond… Read more
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Students get exclusive eye on military career options
A group of West Kings Grade 10 students had an inside look at 14 Wing Greenwood workspaces most people will never see, all in the hopes of recruiting them for a Canadian Armed Forces career. May 10 and 11, volunteers at 404 (Long Range Patrol and Training) Squadron and 14 Air Maintenance Squadron toured students… Read more
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Help firefighters Fill the Boot June 7!
For more than 67 years, firefighters across Canada have been enduring partners and supporters of Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC) and Canadians affected by neuromuscular disorders. Firefighters have stood beside MDC since the beginning. They are part of the organization’s DNA. More than 600 fire departments and associations across Canada raise over $3 million annually in… Read more
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Flag a sign of welcome – for all
14 Wing Greenwood kicked off June as International Pride Month, with Colonel Jeff Davis and Wing Chief Warrant Officer Jonathan Proulx raising the progress pride flag at the main gate June 1. 404 (Long Range Patrol and Training) Squadron Lieutenant-Colonel Josh Christianson, 14 Wing’s Defence Team Pride Advisory Organization (DTPAO) champion, welcomed the crowd who… Read more
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Mini tours new way to launch meaningful museum visit
The Greenwood Military Aviation Museum has introduced new guided tours, currently available until September. This will be the first time the museum offers daily tours, and Alex Dupuis is excited to be a part of the new program. After completing a Bachelor of Arts with a major in history, Dupuis was hired as the GMAM’s… Read more
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