• Still want to serve?

    Still want to serve?

    “Disaster work starts with friends, family and neighbours,” says Team Rubicon Canada’s Nova Scotia administrator, Tim McDermott. “In any large-scale disaster, the first people to respond are always family members, your neighbours, or your friends: your local community. But, it reaches a point where the people who are responding need to have specific skills and… Read more

  • Greenwood ‘stepped up’ for air show

    Greenwood ‘stepped up’ for air show

    Sunday is “pretty laid back,” as Air Show Atlantic’s two-day annual flying weekend hits is stride, says executive director Colin Stephenson. “The Wednesday, Thursday before a show? Tensions are pretty high and, on an air force wing, you have operations, standards and rules for everything. We recognize what we ask for – and the wing… Read more

  • Cadets on tour

    Cadets on tour

    What better way to start the 2025 Greenwood Military Aviation Museum’s guided tours than to have welcomed 45 members of Greenwood’s 517 F/Lt Graham Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron January 8? The group was full of very interested Cadets and training personnel. On their tour with museum volunteers, they learned about the history of 14… Read more

  • Wing women aim for bigger, better sports community

    Wing women aim for bigger, better sports community

    14 Wing Greenwood’s female military members are looking to leverage time they spend at the gym into a bigger, more connected fitness and sports community. March 4 and 5, high-performance athletes, recreational sports participants and less confident gym-goers will be back-stopped by health and fitness resources, all aiming to build a women’s wellness foundation. Warrant… Read more

  • New childcare centre board volunteers will help children, families, community

    New childcare centre board volunteers will help children, families, community

    The Greenwood Military Family Resource Centre (GMFRC) provides support, guidance and tools to 14 Wing Greenwood Defence Team members and families. One important service over the past number of years has been childcare. Childcare plays a critical role in helping Defence Team members and their families function optimally, and supports the continued growth and development… Read more

  • Respect for Black legacy, continuing contributions highlight February

    Respect for Black legacy, continuing contributions highlight February

    14 Wing Greenwood Defence Team members and community members gathered January 31 to mark the start of February as Black History Month, joining the wing’s Defence Visible Minorities Advisory Group (DVMAG) to raise the Pan African flag at the base’s main gate. 14 Air Maintenance Squadron Lieutenant-Colonel Eric Travis detailed some of the “remarkable contributions… Read more

  • Engagement, empowerment, progress

    Engagement, empowerment, progress

    February marks Black History Month in Canada, a time dedicated to commemorating the important achievements, events and contributions of Black people and their respective communities in Canada. Black Canadians’ tradition of military service holds historical significance, pre-dating Confederation. To help commemorate Black History Month and recognize the contributions of Black Canadians to the Canadian Armed… Read more

  • Greenwood pic a top dog in national contest

    Greenwood pic a top dog in national contest

    The winners of the 57th Annual Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Imagery Contest were announced January 14, including one 14 Wing Greenwood photographer. 14 Operations Support Squadron Aviator Colin Carroll won the Military Community Life category, presented at a squadron gathering December 20 by 14 Wing Colonel Luc Vachon, along with a Wing Commander’s Commendation. Read more

  • CAF work, community service perks add up

    CAF work, community service perks add up

    Sergeant Dominic Ouellet is back on the slopes, snowboarding his way through white powder and meeting all kinds of people who love life on the hill as much as he does. But, it’s not all play: Ouellet is volunteer Canadian Ski Patrol member, spending every winter Friday at Ski Martock, just outside Windsor, providing volunteer… Read more

  • February events opportunity to mark Black History Month

    February events opportunity to mark Black History Month

    14 Wing Greenwood’s Defence Visible Minority Advisory Group will mark February as Black History Month with a number of activities. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Black excellence in arts and culture.” 14 Wing Defence Team members are welcome to take part in planned events. January 31 – Pan African flag-raising at the 14 Wing main… Read more