A year has passed since the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) sent its first four aircrew to the Quick Reaction Alert Station, Royal Air Force (RAF) Lossiemouth in Scotland, for P8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft exchange training.
The Purple Heart Project matches physically and mentally combat-wounded veterans with a mentor and start-up equipment, as they embark on a therapeutic, traditional hand tool woodworking journey.
Major Stephanie Bigelow, Master Corporal Sandi McLean and Sailor First Class Claire Bortolotti have upped the stakes in their three-way pact to compete, challenge and support each other: Bigelow just swam the English Channel, with McLean and Bortolotti adding their competitive expertise to her effort.