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He always over the swearing in of two took me to the cenotaph.” new Royal Canadian Air Force In years to come, she joined Reserve candidates. Cadets, and she and her father One of the candidates is the looked at the military for her wing’s fi rst air operations sup- education or perhaps the Re- port technician, a trade created serves, but Coldwell couldn’t last year to support operations juggle the commitment – and in a number of targeted roles. then she’d moved out of the And, new Aviator Sandy country. August 13, she said Coldwell took the fi rst steps she has “pretty good determi- on what she herself describes nation” about her decision to As of August 13, Aviator as “a 40-year quest” to join the join the Air Force Reserves now Scott Nogler, centre, is Canadian military. as an AOS tech. a member of the Royal “Welcome,” said Cook. Also swearing the oath is Canadian Air Force Air “Joining the Canadian Armed Aviator Scott Nogler, signing Reserve. S. White Forces means you’re making a in as a human resource assis- commitment, a huge commit- tant. He grew up in Kingston, This will be a great challenge ment. If required, you’re going attended Middleton Regional for myself.” to lay down your life for your High School and the Nova Nogler’s mother and father comrades and Canadians. Not Scotia Community College for watched as he joined the Re- a small thing. The Canadian business administration. Find- serves: he’s the first on his Armed Forces and the Royal ing work close to home with mother’s side of the family to Canadian Air Force prides itself McDonalds, he’s been looking serve, but he’s following in the on challenge, professionalism after eight of the franchise’s footsteps of his grandfather on and teamwork: the folks here books and paperwork from the his father’s side, who fought today have embraced this, and Greenwood location for the during the Second World War you are, too, already – or you past three years. and spent six months as a pris- wouldn’t be here.” “I’ve heard a lot of great oner of war in Germany. Coldwell recently retired and things from the military – “We are more than happy moved back to nearby Weston you’re right, there are a lot of for him,” Cheryl Nogler said. with her husband, Bill, after military spouses and youth “This will give him a lot of 22 years living in the United working at McDonalds, and I opportunity and good growth. Aviator Sandy Coldwell swore her oath, joining the Royal Canadian Air Force Air States. Coldwell worked for hear good things. And, I know We’re very much proud of our Reserve, before 14 Wing Greenwood Commander Colonel Brendan Cook August 13. years as a mechanical engineer, it’s time for me to move on. son – he’s worked so hard.” S. White Page 2 September 14, 2020 the Aurora | 14 Wing Greenwood, NS the Aurora | 14 Wing Greenwood, NS September 14, 2020 Page 3 CAF releases policy defining, addressing hateful conduct The Aurora Newspaper The Canadian Armed Forc- workplace for all members ten, incidents related to hate / is on record as stating hateful as we seek change.” In addition to substantial presents es has released a new policy of the Defence Team, which racism may be underreported conduct, be it through words The military and civilian training and awareness cam- framework in the form of a means upholding the Cana- by the victims due to fears of or actions, is completely leadership of the Defence paigns, the Integrated Confl ict frolic Defence Administrative Order dian Human Rights Act. It is retaliation or the perception incompatible with CAF ethics Team are jointly coordinated and Complaint Management Fall and Directive (DAOD) that ad- unacceptable for a Canadian no action being taken to hold and values. efforts so there is a shared Program assists CAF mem- dresses harassment, violence Armed Forces member to the perpetrators accountable. “The women and men who understanding of the new bers and civilian personnel and discrimination, including participate in an activity or Racism, discrimination, serve in the Canadian Armed policy framework for every- to identify, translate and com- hateful conduct, within the have membership in a group bullying and microaggression Forces are held to the highest one within National Defence. municate the harmful effects Advertise in The Aurora Newspaper institution. or organization connected in any form damage are harm- standard for their profes- National Defence remains of these behaviours between Racism and discrimination with hate-related criminal ful to an individual, and also sional and personal conduct committed to increasing individuals and within DND September 28 (deadline Sept. 23, noon) exist, and they continue to activities, and/ or promotes undermine the organization’s and are expected to exemplify the representation of vis- workplaces. October 5 (deadline Sept. 30, noon) surface in violent and very hatred, violence, discrimina- operational effectiveness. Canadian values, including ible minorities, Indigenous The CAF is also imple- tragic way,s as has been tion or harassment on the The new DAOD addresses respect for diversity, whether peoples, women and people menting a new system which October 12 (deadline Oct. 7, noon) witnessed with the violence basis of a prohibited ground these behaviours and also they are here at home or with disabilities both in num- will allow for systematically in our full colour lifestyle promotion. experienced by Black and of discrimination, as defi ned defines* what constitutes abroad,” he said. “Any in- bers and in senior leadership tracking and monitoring any Indigenous people recently in in the Canadian Human Rights hateful conduct. The new stance of misconduct by a roles. Leaders are engaged suspected incidents of hateful Two pilots race to their awaiting Hurricanes. National Air Force Museum of Canada the news. This has prompted Act. policy framework provides a member diminishes our au- and having discussions with conduct within the organiza- Save 10% per week. a discussion about where Although a Military Police path forward to addressing thority as a force for good in representatives from our tion. It will also have access 14 Wing to mark 80th anniversary Canada is as a society in report for 2013-2018 cited unacceptable behaviour, with Canadian society, and around Employment Equity Defence to subject matter expertise Save 15% if you commit terms of respecting the dig- some CAF members were the goal of eliminating it from the world. Every member of Advisory Groups (DAGs), through a network of re- of Battle of Britain September 20 nity of every person, without involved in incidents related within the organization. the DND/ CAF Team has a which included the Defence searchers who specialize in to all three weeks! 14 Wing Greenwood will emony from the Beechwood Britain. First, he needed to prejudice based on race, co- to hate/ racism during that pe- Chief of the Defence Staff part to play here as we seek Visible Minority Advisory radicalism and the extreme mark the 80th anniversary National Military Cemetery, dominate the airspace over lour, national or ethnic origin, riod, discrimination, including General Jonathan Vance has to eradicate racism and bias Group, the Defence Indige- right in Canada and interna- of the Battle of Britain with including a second small, the English Channel. His or other prohibited grounds. systemic racism, continues to made it clear hateful conduct in all their forms, whether nous Advisory Group, and the tionally. All ad sizes welcome! a small ceremony Sunday, representative gathering, a Luftwaffe (air force) needed Equality is a human right; exist in the organization, and will not be tolerated within conscious or unconscious. Defence Women’s Advisory For more information on September 20 at 10 a.m., wreath-laying and fl y-past of to destroy the Royal Air Force respect and dignity for all are it is completely unacceptable. the CAF. Vice-Admiral Haydn We will listen, we will learn, Organization, Persons with CAF policy on Hateful Con- Contact: [email protected] at the memorials behind the Second World War aircraft, (RAF). core values of Canada. We We also know from Statistics Edmundson, Commander we will act going forward; we Disabilities and the Defence duct, visit the intranet page VPI Building just before the weather permitting. Watch Overseas, the RCAF formed must foster a safe and healthy Canada research studies, of- Military Personnel Command, expect measurable progress Team Pride Network. on hateful conduct. 902-765-1494 local 5833 base’s main gate entrance. the ceremony live on the fi ve new day-fi ghter squad- Background vector created by freepik Due to the current CO- RCAF’s Facebook page at rons in 1941.