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  • Merchant Navy vet, life-long seaman ‘has lived life to the fullest’

    Merchant Navy vet, life-long seaman ‘has lived life to the fullest’

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    “I was cook for about 50 years, on ships. Six million, six hundred and some thousand meals.” But that’s only 50 years’ worth Aubrey Ingraham’s 102 years. The Middleton man – seaman, Merchant Navy veteran, volunteer, husband and father – turned 102 August 5. He has not simply lived a full life; he has lived…

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  • Aircraft firefighting takes multi-tasking training

    Aircraft firefighting takes multi-tasking training

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    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.…

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  • 14 Wing band looking for music-makers

    14 Wing band looking for music-makers

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    The 14 Wing Greenwood Band (brass and reed band) is looking for volunteer musicians, military (any rank) and non-military included. Previous playing experience is required. Music is generally between a grade 3 and 4 level. All instruments are welcome, but the band currently needs the following instruments: flute, clarinet, trombone and percussion. The band performs…

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