DND This past May, Team Canada was scheduled to compete at the Invictus Games in The Hague, Netherlands, but due to COVID-19 they have had to put their dreams and training on hold until next year. The postponement of the Invictus Games was no doubt a big disappointment for the competitors. To recognize their dedication and motivation, Veterans Affairs Canada collaborated with Soldier On to create a podcast series featuring members of Team Canada. TheRead More

Hello members, families and friends of 4 Wing, It has been a while since my last message and a lot has occurred in the last two months. I hope this update finds you in good health. The Wing has been exceptionally busy this summer. Our efforts throughout July and August were dedicated to improving our work processes, modifying our office spaces, and getting people back to work as fast as was safely possible. Now, withRead More

Josey Yearley, 4 Wing Fitness and Sports Manager It is an undisputed fact that sports participation is embedded into the very fabric of military culture; proving itself again and again as an effective means of building and maintaining physical, mental and social wellness. That is why, despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, the 4 Wing Military Sports Department, under the guidance of Wing Leadership, is working hard to bring organized sports programming backRead More

Peter Mallett A naval reservist who returned in June from her work at a long-term care home in Quebec has one small request of Canadians: Wear a mask and follow the guidelines of health experts. “It’s vitally important that all people in all parts of the country follow the rules because it will save countless lives as this global pandemic unfolds,” says OS Eloise Lavoie, a registered nurse. “Even if you live in a regionRead More

Janae Wandler A lot has happened this year that has changed how the world operates. In response to the World Health Organization proclaiming that COVID-19 was a pandemic back in March, 4 Wing took action for the safety of everyone. This included closing the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre. Things are evolving and we’re learning more and more about the virus. With this new knowledge, we are able to start opening up more facilities withRead More