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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Wing Fund win on CAF Sports Day
Greenwood CANEX manager Terry Stuart jokes the $137,536 he and SISIP representative Alison Reid brought to the October 19 14 Wing Greenwood CAF Sports Day lunch-time BBQ was what they paid for their hot dogs. Seriously, the giant cheque represents what CANEX and SISIP were able to generate in local business and services through 2022,… Read more
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Transition Unit members conduct 160-km relay for Soldier On
A group of Halifax-based members of the Canadian Armed Forces Transition Unit NS-NL put themselves to the test over October 25 and 26, embarking on a 160-kilometre team relay run from Halifax to Greenwood, raising $2,700 for Soldier On through their efforts. For Lieutenant-Commander Darcy Burd, the unit’s deputy commander officer, the event coincided with… Read more
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CAF artists’ program accepting applications for next program
The Canadian Forces Artists Program (CFAP) invites professional artists in Canada to apply for its upcoming 2024/ 2025 program cycle. The deadline to apply is November 30, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents and meet the definition of a professional artist. Successful applicants will be given the opportunity to deploy with… Read more
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Training stage
143 Construction Engineering Flight regularly takes on various community projects planned by non-profit organizations, part of its unit outreach and as an opportunity for flight members to train and develop new skills. In this particular case October 9 to 27, the Rotary Club of Lunenburg reached out seeking aid in constructing a 16-foot by 12-foot… Read more
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