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Tight fit fire training
14 Fire and Emergency Services firefighters recently took on an extensive confined spaces exercise in their 14 Wing Greenwood specially-designed training compound, practicing their ability to respond and rescue an incapacitated individual trapped in a simulated propane explosion during typical welding work. The response included safety considerations, identifying needed equipment, ropes and cutting tools, negotiating… Read more
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Run, RCAF!
14 Wing Greenwood laced up its sneakers May 19, holding an in-person, local version of the annual RCAF Run for wing personnel. Colonel Jeff Davis got everyone on course, either on the five- or 10-kilometre distances, and reminded them of the post-run BBQ at the Annapolis Mess. Some participants took it casual, running or walking… Read more
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14 Wing ready to recognize sports success, support
14 Wing Greenwood will hold its annual awards sports recognition event June 22, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Annapolis Mess, including finger food and an inspiring guest speaker The event will be an opportunity to highlight the last year’s sports achievements, by individual athletes, base teams, officials, coaches and volunteers; hear more about… Read more
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Donna’s bench a wing tribute to great baker, adventurer, gamer, friend
While attending the unveiling of her memorial bench May 23, it wasn’t hard to see the lasting impact Donna Lee Giesbrecht had on the 14 Wing Greenwood community during her time working for 413 (Transport and Rescue) Squadron, Real Properties Operations and the Canadian Forces Housing Agency. Her bench, dedicated by friends and coworkers on… Read more
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Fitness challenge a level-by-level, life change
Swimming, jogging, cycling, cross-country skiing, walking, aerobic classes, rowing, stair climbers, rope skipping, martial arts – put in the time and effort, and you could be working your way through the levels of the Canadian Armed Forces Physical Fitness Awards of Aerobic Excellence. 404 (Long Range Patrol and Training Squadron) Chief Warrant Officer Jean Plamondon… Read more
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Looking for a rewarding role? Join the GMFRC board!
Are you passionate about supporting military families? The Greenwood Military Family Resource Centre (GMFRC) is currently looking for individuals to join its volunteer board of directors. Although experience in fundraising, marketing, communications, finance, accounting or human resources are all valuable assets to the board, there are no formal pre-requirements to membership. What the board is… Read more
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CAF hoping for ‘sparks’ with return of Indigenous recruitment initiative
Petty Officer Second Class Michael Quesnelle was intent on highlighting the team, support and family feel of a potential career in the military for participants in the latest offering of the Canadian Armed Forces Indigenous Entry Program. Visiting military workspaces and meeting personnel by day over the three-week program, Quesnelle considered evening activities in Nova… Read more
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Wing welcome to share in Indigenous awareness initiatives
“Welcome to the traditional, unceded land of the Mi’kma’ki people,” said 14 Wing Greenwood Colonel Jeff Davis, welcoming Defence Team and community friends to a May 15 flag-raising to mark the start of the wing’s celebration of National Indigenous Week. “This week gives us the opportunity to learn from the history of our Indigenous people,… Read more
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Function, comfort, fit
RCAF’s new ball cap headdress has it all! “I like them,” says Wing Chief Warrant Officer Jonathan Proulx, as the newly-authorized Royal Canadian Air Force ball caps make their way into 14 Wing Greenwood. May 31, in preparation for the June 1 official debut of the headdress, Proulx and Wing Commander Colonel Jeff Davis presented… Read more
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Camp fun all season long at Lake Pleasant
Fish, eat, play, yard sale, sing and more – Lake Pleasant Campground has a packed June schedule of nothing but fun, designed to enhance your campground day visit or multi-day stay. June 10, bring your camp chair and blankets to the campground beach hut for an outdoor movie night, underway at 9 p.m. If you… Read more
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