5th Canadian Division Support Base Detachment Aldershot continues to serve as a training base, with the most recent Canadian Armed Forces’ Basic Military Qualification candidates, Course 0084, making their way through August field work: obstacle course challenges, gas mask exercises, camp prep, recon patrols and arms training.

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Defence Team members and community friends are welcome to join the 14 Wing Greenwood Defence Indigenous Advisory Group in marking September 30 as National Truth and Reconciliation Day. Everyone is welcome- pjilita’q. Meet at the Greenwood CANEX after 8:30 a.m. for a 9 a.m. group walk of reflection to the Greenwood civic field, 904 Central…

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413 Squadron marks crash anniversary October 1 with thoughts of family, friends-co-workers One of the crew had a less-than-a-month-old daughter. Another was set to be married in days. A couple of them had swapped places on another aircraft so squadron members could get home for evening hockey intramurals. October 1, family, co-workers, commanders and those…

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Korean-speaking member ‘knocked it out of the park’ Corporal Peter Kim says his Korean may be a little rusty, but he’s glad it came to exceptional use during a life-saving medevac mission off the coast of Nova Scotia. September 13, the Halifax Joint Rescue Coordination Centre tasked two 14 Wing Greenwood-based aircraft from 413 (Transport…

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