• 14 AMS ‘critical contributor’

    14 AMS ‘critical contributor’

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    ‘Squadron in good shape’ at change of command It seems everyone wants to be a member of 14 Air Maintenance Squadron, and why not? “14 AMS – you’re a critical contributor to long range patrol operations,” said 14 Wing Greenwood Commander Colonel Jeff Davis. “Without you, there is no capability.” Davis was the presiding officer…

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  • Practicing the ‘extraordinary’

    Practicing the ‘extraordinary’

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    Tusker Ex’23 highlights SAR partnerships, preparedness The last week of May, during a rare, sun-filled period on the western shore of Nova Scotia, 413 (Transport and Rescue) Squadron had the opportunity to share Yarmouth International Airport during a very busy time. Many aircraft from across the province – and beyond – were using the airport…

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  • Water-based calls keep SAR crews busy

    Water-based calls keep SAR crews busy

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    June 2, the Halifax Joint Rescue Coordination Centre tasked 14 Wing Greenwood’s 413 (Transport and Rescue) Squadron on a call. Cormorant R901 was airborne at 7:12 p.m. to assist with the rescue of an individual 75 nautical miles northeast of Sept–Îles. Aeromedic Quebec were unable to conduct the rescue due to range and fire in…

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  • Turning house sale into hand-craft

    Turning house sale into hand-craft

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    Closing gift re-gift supports local Quilts of Valour work Nothing says “home” and security like a hand-crafted quilt, and a special gift to Quilts of Valour Greenwood area crafters will help make that happen for a number of Canadian Armed Forces members and veterans in the weeks and months ahead. When Bruce Gillis and Maureen…

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  • Big cycling effort adds up, saving ‘little lives’

    Big cycling effort adds up, saving ‘little lives’

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    A three-year legacy, and an official Great Cycle Challenge (GCC) champion, 415 (Long Range Patrol and Force Development) Squadron’s Marie Johnstone is currently organizing a team of cyclists for this year’s GCC Canada’s Cycle to end kid’s cancer. Johnstone, who has always enjoyed cycling, was moved by the initiative’s slogan, “Because kids should be living…

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