• Family photos part of Easter on the Wing fun April 12

    Family photos part of Easter on the Wing fun April 12

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    Come join in 14 Wing Greenwood’s Easter on the Wing fun Saturday, April 12, as 14 Wing Imaging and 14 Wing Combined Charities team up for a fun photo set-up. Make a freewill offering for the wing’s charitable campaign and your digital photos will be ready post-event! Read more

  • April 23 grappling workshop at Fitness and Sports Centre

    April 23 grappling workshop at Fitness and Sports Centre

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    April 23, between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., 14 Wing Greenwood military members are encouraged to attend a grappling seminar at the Fitness and Sports Centre with special guest 12 Wing Shearwater’s black belt Master Corporal Eric Nevitt, who will share new skills and techniques with anyone, of any skill or experience level, interested. Read more

  • Recreation programs Spring into fun for all

    Recreation programs Spring into fun for all

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    New programs for Easter, spring and even the summer ahead are making their way onto the PSP Greenwood Community Recreation calendar. Fun, fitness and special event programs are all on offer. For more information, visit https://cfmws.ca/greenwood Chair yoga – Discover gentle movement, relaxation and improved flexibility with chair yoga. Perfect for all levels/ ages/ accessibilities!… Read more

  • Honest look at art through animals’, masks’ perspectives

    Honest look at art through animals’, masks’ perspectives

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    A Valley-based arts couple, James Lightle and Jaime Lee Lightle, have a hand in two new exhibits opening April 5 at ARTSPLACE, a public art gallery in Annapolis Royal. “Honest Animals” is a lively collection of illustrated animal caricatures by the Lightles. Showcasing over 50 works from their book, “Honest Animals Talk: A Cheeky Commentary… Read more

  • Wing marks Transgender Day of Visibility

    Wing marks Transgender Day of Visibility

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    March 31, 14 Wing Greenwood hosted an International Transgender Day of Visibility flag-raising event outside the 26 Canadian Forces Health Services building. The day is an opportunity to learn more about the transgender community and acknowledge some of the unique challenges transgender community members face. Read more

  • Pair of flags mark pause to acknowledge March 21 IDERD

    Pair of flags mark pause to acknowledge March 21 IDERD

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    Two flags raised in tandem this morning highlight 14 Wing Greenwood’s commitment to equity. March 21 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, set by the United Nations in 1966 to mark the 1960 death of 69 protesters in Sharpesville, South Africa, killed by police in a demonstration against apartheid “pass laws.”… Read more

  • ‘Do great things’

    ‘Do great things’

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    March 7, in support of International Women’s Day, 14 Wing Greenwood’s Defence Women’s Advisory Organization, with local community partners, gathered to host a women-led celebration at the Annapolis Mess. Accenting the achievements and accomplishments of women, the event featured women-centric kiosks and display tables, which included information on firefighting, health clinic resources, health and fitness,… Read more

  • Turning action on gender equity into reality

    Turning action on gender equity into reality

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    14 Wing Greenwood’s Defence Women’s Advisory Organization hosted a day of activities March 7, starting with a flag-raising event at 26 Canadian Forces Health Services and then a morning showcase of women-focused services, supports and businesses; and guest presentations at the Annapolis Mess. March 8 is International Women’s Day, and Lieutenant-Colonel Shawn McGeown, the 14… Read more

  • Female military members get fitness-focussed boost

    Female military members get fitness-focussed boost

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    A two-day women’s wellness workshop challenged 14 Wing Greenwood’s female military personnel – and support service professionals to consider tools and resources that may enhance overall health, well-being and physical performance March 4 and 5, Personnel Support Program (PSP) fitness and Health Promotion staff, with guest health professionals, kept the unique health requirements of women,… Read more

  • History, struggles, learning all an opportunity to ‘be part of the solution’

    History, struggles, learning all an opportunity to ‘be part of the solution’

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    A Black History Month panel event at the Annapolis Mess February 27 brought together five accomplished Black Canadians, several with years of Canadian Armed Forces’ service experience and continuing connections with Defence Team members. The afternoon’s discussion highlighted the achievements of the five panelists, and also provided valuable insights into certain topics some audience guests… Read more