• 405 team pitching in, preserving RCAF heritage

    405 team pitching in, preserving RCAF heritage

    It all started when Corporal Emily Tulloch and a small group of her peers from 405 (Long Range Patrol) Squadron visited the Greenwood Military Aviation Museum to pick up a power lever cover from the Arcturus. “We got to talking with one of the volunteers there, and they casually mentioned refurbishing the outdoor planes. Months… Read more

  • Move, learn in weekly injury prevention Health Promotion series

    Move, learn in weekly injury prevention Health Promotion series

    Mondays this fall: pack your gym clothes, indoor sneakers and water bottles and let’s break free from the sedentary cycle together. Staring September 18, the 14 Wing Greenwood Health Promotion team hosts a new series, highlighting Strengthening the Forces’ goal to reduce injury during physical activity and sports. 14 Wing Canadian Armed Forces’ and Defence… Read more

  • Aircraft firefighting takes multi-tasking training

    Aircraft firefighting takes multi-tasking training

    The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) mobile aircraft fire trainer (MAFT) spent time this summer with 14 Mission Support Squadron’s Fire and Emergency Services team, enabling annual re-qualification training. The MAFT is a CAF-wide asset that travels from wing to wing, giving firefighters the opportunity to train in aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) using realistic scenarios.… Read more

  • Wing has role, responsibility in right way to recycle, manage waste

    Wing has role, responsibility in right way to recycle, manage waste

    Kitchen scraps, plastic wrap, aluminum foil and more: there are so many different kinds of household garbage to be disposed of. Not all items are the same, and they can’t all go in the garbage! With so many different items we use in our day-to-day lives we need to dispose of, either as garbage, recycling… Read more

  • Base effort hastens medical care for military dependents

    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

  • Plan to attend September WNSR 72nd reunion

    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

  • Positive Space training offered in upcoming sessions

    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

  • Fall veterans’ walk honours ‘heroes of the home front’

    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

  • Squadron, RCAF heritage finds a home

    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

  • Acadian Day recognition chance to ‘make some noise’

    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