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14 Wing hosts space ops info session January 31
If you’ve ever wondered about what the Canadian Armed Forces’ Space Division does (or are surprised to learn we have a Space Division), a January 31 briefing at 14 Wing Greenwood is meant for you! This unclassified session marks an exciting opportunity for members of 14 Wing to attend an educational briefing on space operations… Read more
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Create positive change for mental health today, every day
Early morning sun, a blue sky, crisp winter air and lots of smiles launched January 25 as #BellLetsTalk day at 14 Wing Greenwood – a great day to act on this year’s theme, “Let’s create positive change.” The wing’s command team, support services and Defence Team partners gathered at the base’s main gate to raise… Read more
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Getting women in the game
Atlantic base sports programs have an eye on women’s hoops growth If you’re looking for sports activity, the calendar at 14 Wing Greenwood looks pretty good in the next few weeks. While some may be polishing off their running and swimming qualification times for Canadian Armed Forces’ nationals, there are opportunities for newcomers in volleyball,… Read more
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Hot times at 404
During the 14 Wing Greenwood walk-around before the Christmas break, the 404 (Long Range Patrol and Training) Squadron command team duo was asked to participate in a current online trend, the “One-Chip Challenge.” The object is to eat a single, very spicy Paqui tortilla chip and wait as long as possible before eating or drinking… Read more
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NATO space now has place for Canadian First Nations gift
An opportunity to learn about multinational military environments at the NATO school in Germany was an opportunity for 404 (Long Range Patrol and Training) Squadron Chief Warrant Officer Jean Plamondon to add some Canadian First Nations content. Senior non-commissioned military leaders may be nominated for the Non Commissioned Officer Programmes in Oberammergau: Plamondon was one… Read more
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14 Wing scene – in gingerbread
Down the snowy hillside, keep your eyes peeled for SAR-Tech gummy bears dangling from a rope overtop a gingerbread house roof. There’s a helicopter sitting atop a nearby house’s gingerbread chimney. A fire truck sits beside structure fire: flames are coming out underneath the gingerbread eaves. Candy bits spell out the names and signs and… Read more
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Milestone 105th birthday for ‘proud, modest’ military man
Captain Rob Albert,404 (Long Range Patrol and Training) Squadron Flight-Lieutenant (retired) James M. McRae DFC CD celebrated his milestone 105th birthday in the presence of friends and five generations of his family, including his five-year-old great-great-granddaughter, and the wider community. November 28, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 61 Yarmouth, hosted a birthday celebration McRae, with… Read more
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Moving mail important part of keeping morale high
If there’s anything Santa Claus knows about, it’s how to run a mail room. Important packages and letters, from all around the world, coming and going in a steady flow of paper, stamps, scales and mailbags. He cast his expert eye over the operations of 14 Wing Greenwood’s Central Registry earlier this month, as Canadian… Read more
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Badminton foursome rep 14 Wing at regionals
Second Lieutenant Meagan Duncan Racquets were swinging and birdies were flying, as the 14 Wing Greenwood badminton team attended the Atlantic Regional Championship tournament December 5 to 9 at Canadian Forces Base Halifax. This was the first regional tournament in several years due to pandemic restrictions. “It’s a good chance to get back on the… Read more
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Generosity at the gates
Personnel from 14 Wing Greenwood’s Communications and Information SystemsFlight were at work dark and early December 6, manning all three base gates for several hours in a food drive blitz. As Defence Team members arrived, they were encouraged to raid car coffee funds, dig a little deeper or turn over bags of non-perishable food items.… Read more
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