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In that mo- Be it electricity, elevators or ment, we interject ourselves appliances, we take advantage into that situation and are of the comforts technology expected to have the strength brings. Never wishing harm to to give that person their best anyone, fi refi ghters take pride chance of getting through it in being the ones to respond - - and to keep ourselves safe and be relied upon - when that Firefighters’ National Memorial Day was September 13. Members of 14 Fire and Emergency Services at 14 in the process. Equally, fi re- technology fails. Firefi ghters Wing Greenwood marked the date, including, from left, Sergeant Gerry Wood, Aviator Derek Brant, Master fi ghters must have the mental have your back. Corporal TJ Buckle and Aviator Wes Aucoin. Sergeant P. Drost resiliency and fortitude to pro- In New York September 11, didn’t return to their families The second Sunday in Sep- establishments. The Govern- rial Day commemorates their vide a calming force through 2001, over 400 firefighters that day. tember of each year is an ment of Canada recognizes courage, their selflessness that event, and make sure our entered into a complex they As a tribute to the fi refi ght- opportunity to remember fi re- the dangers fi refi ghters face and their unwavering commit- own mind makes it through never would have if not for ers who risk their lives to keep fi ghters who have fallen in the when carrying out their du- ment to serving our commu- with our body. the fact it was severely struc- Canadians safe, Firefi ghters’ line of duty. On that day, the ties, and the ultimate sacrifi ce nities. For background, visit Society relies a lot on tech- turally compromised. Three National Memorial Day was Canadian fl ag is half-masted paid by some firefighters. the Canadian Fallen Firefi ght- nology. We sit in machines hundred forty-three of them established in August 2017. on all federal buildings and Firefi ghters’ National Memo- ers Foundation at cfff.ca. Wing’s workplace giving campaign underway Sara White, paigns and more. vide homeless and vulnerable ties’ fund. To enter, see Sara Managing editor With a committee of repre- people a way to have warm White at The Aurora Newspa- sentatives from every squad- and dry feet in winter months. per, or your unit rep on base, The season of giving is ron and unit on the wing coor- September 20, 14 Wing before 3 p.m. September 30 underway at 14 Wing Green- dinating a range of campaign had a team ready to run ride, By far one of the most suc- wood, with lots of fun, chal- events, military and civilian walk or bike the 40th Terry cessful parts of Combined lenge and community spirit employees are encouraged Fox Run. The tracking page Charities is the pay allotment being planned by 14 Wing to take part and add to what at terryfox/14wing.ca will ac- program. If every employee at Combined Charities volun- is generally a $40,000 annual cept participants who want to 14 Wing donated $1 per pay teers. charitable contribution. join the wing effort, or make for a calendar year, it would The wing’s Combined This year’s campaign kicked a donation in support of the raise the annual goal on its Charities program is a part off with a booth and BBQ at combined effort. own. of the annual Government of the September 12 Wing Wel- The Gift Card Survivor gets The wing maintains a Canada Workplace Charitable come REXPO. Two initiatives underway October 2, with year-long dress down Friday Combined Charities launched its 2020 workplace giv- ing campaign September 12 as part of the 14 Wing Campaign, running from Sep- were launched: the second elimination draws continuing initiative but, through the Greenwood Wing Welcome REXPO event. Volunteers tember through December. annual Gift Card Survivor, Fridays at the Annapolis Mess’ Combined Charities period, manned an information booth and freewill offering 14 Wing personnel will raise and a “Soup & Sock” drive: TGIF until winners are picked participants’$2 donations sup- BBQ, and also started their “Soup & Socks” collection. funds for approximately 60 soup, and other non-perish- October 30. Half of the $20 port the wing’s workplace S. White local and regional non-profi t able donations for the Upper entry fee will be returned in lo- program. precautions in mind to ensure Follow Combined Charities groups, including schools and Room Food Bank in Kings- cal businesses’ gift card prizes There will be more events everyone’s safety has an ef- on Facebook at 14 Wing Com- youth programs, veterans, ton, and new wool socks for to three winners in descending and opportunities in the weeks fect, and changes to long-time bined Charities to stay up to sports and recreation clubs, #SnookieSocks, founded in values, while the other half ahead; as you can imagine, favourite events are being date on this season’s campaign, animal welfare, health cam- Halifax a few years ago to pro- adds to the Combined Chari- planning with all the COVID-19 considered. and how to join in. Page 2 September 21, 2020 the Aurora | 14 Wing Greenwood, NS the Aurora | 14 Wing Greenwood, NS September 21, 2020 Page 3 Guide de planification tactique et perspectives d’avenir Tactical planning guidance and the way forward Colonel Brendan Cook et nous puissions aller de l’avant qu’en temps de crise, il nous pacité d’intensifi cation dans nous avons pris envers le programmes autorisés portent Colonel Brendan Cook & how we do business at 14 COVID-19 force protection upgrade project. People will force construct, and we will face of a pandemic. From our adjudant-chef d’escadre en tant que collectivité, et ce, fallait adapter radicalement la la santé physique, mentale Commandement de la défense sur divers dossiers, notam- Wing Chief Warrant Offi cer Wing. Our challenge this year measures to preserve our be supported as per the re- continue to focus aggressively perspective, the sky is mostly Dan Campbell malgré la COVID-19. façon dont nous menons nos et sociale. La 14e Escadre aérospatiale de l’Amérique ment ceux de la sécurité des Dan Campbell is to translate what we have most precious resource: our silience piece above, and our on achieving the desired end blue, with COVID-19 providing Bien que nos escadrons activités à la 14e Escadre. Cette mettra en œuvre la stratégie du Nord (NORAD), de la vols, de la sécurité générale, learned in terms of new ways people. Training and readi- mandated programs include state: consistently delivering a few clouds, but the flight Dans la présente Chro- aient des capacités et des année, nous devons relever le d’équilibre pour la condition recherche et du sauvetage, des leçons apprises, de la pré- In this Command Team of doing business into effi cient ness activities continue to be diverse portfolios, such as responsive, agile and relevant plan is clear and we must nique de l’Équipe de com- missions très différentes, cer- défi de traduire les nouvelles physique, veillera à ce que de la patrouille à long rayon vention du harcèlement et de Corner, we would like to high- processes for the future. an important force generation fl ight safety, general safety, air power, domestically and press on, safely, to the future. mandement, nous souhai- tains principes s’appliquent à façons de faire que nous le milieu de travail soit sûr et d’action et de l’appui aux l’équité en matière d’emploi. light upcoming 14 Wing Com- Mentorship culture. This goal, the cornerstone of the lessons learned, harassment internationally, even in the Operate as One, 14 Wing. tons mettre l’accent sur le l’ensemble de l’escadre (et de avons apprises en processus favorable et à ce qu’il permette opérations et aux missions. En outre, la 14e Escadre mander’s Tactical Planning should enable experienced RCAF’s output, and are neces- prevention and employment prochain Guide de planifi ca- l’ARC). Comme nous l’avons effi caces pour l’avenir. d’accéder à des soins de santé Nous veillons également à ce joue un rôle dans le cadre des Guidance (CTPG), soon to leaders and subject matter sary for us to excel in opera- equity, among others. POSSIBILITÉ D'EMPLOI tion tactique du commandant déjà mentionné, trois axes Culture de mentorat. Cela de- mentale professionnels, et que les mesures de protection opérations et des exercices be issued to the wing. In the experts to pass on their knowl- tions. Increasing integration Beyond this, 14 Wing plays Centre de ressources pour les familles de la 14e Escadre, qui sera d’efforts sous-tendent cette vrait permettre aux dirigeants améliorera la santé sociale de la force à l’égard de la menés tant à l’échelle broadest sense, this document edge and job skills.