2006 News

11/27/2006
403 (Hel) OTS provides tactical training for new role of Sea Kings
October was an intense month for 11 CH-124 Sea King helicopter pilots who received tactical flight training from 403 Helicopter Operations Training Squadron pilots at CFB Gagetown in preparation for deployment with the Standing Contingency Force... » Read More

10/6/2006
443 MH Squadron Demonstrates its Skills and Talks with Canadians about Operations during Navy Days
SHEARWATER, N.S. - - The work done by the maritime helicopter community and its fleet of Sea King helicopters is complex and varied, and is not often in the view of the Canadian public – until today, that is. » Read More

9/28/2006
Flying on the High Seas: Exercise SALTY DIP trains Air and Navy Personnel
What could be more challenging than operating a helicopter from a sea-going platform that is in constant motion? » Read More

9/21/2006
A Guide to the Perfect Reservist: Chief Clerk and long-time ‘Guider’ named Reservist of the Year
As Sgt. Robin Alexander helped her 16-year-old son Scott enrol in the Canadian Forces Reserves earlier this month, she knew that, as a fourth-generation Reservist, he would have some high standards to meet. » Read More

8/11/2006
Commemorative Ceremony Honours Canadian Peacekeepers
Members of 12 Wing Shearwater participated in a ceremony to commemorate Peacekeepers Day yesterday at the Cole Harbour Place Cenotaph. » Read More

8/3/2006
Going Above and Beyond: Two Members of 12 Wing Receive CDS Commendations
In a ceremony held this afternoon in the ballroom of Juno Towers, two members of 12 Wing were presented with CDS Commendations for having performed deeds considered beyond the demands of normal duty. » Read More

7/24/2006
Ceremonial Laying of the First Brick Marks Milestone in the Construction of New Helicopter Training Centre
Military and industry representatives marked another important milestone in the continued construction of the Maritime Helicopter Training Centre (MHTC) last Friday with a ceremonial “laying of the first brick.” » Read More

5/17/2006
People at Work – Master Corporal Mike Leal
This week we profile a member from 12 Wing Shearwater whose pride and dedication reaches beyond his job and out into the community at large. 

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1/18/2006
Maritime helicopter training Centre
12 Wing, Shearwaters skyline is beginning to change as the Maritime Helicopter Training Centre (MHTC) is constructed beside Hangar D. » Read More

1/18/2006
New Fire Truck for Shearwater
12 Wing Shearwater firefighters are enjoying the smell of a new vehicle after accepting the keys to their new fire truck. » Read More