Two cadets and one officer recognized with awards for member of 531 Squadron
By Contributor
At the recent Command Officer’s parade of 531 City of Tail Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, three members of the squadron were recognized with awards.
Flight Sergeant Ryden Wahl was present with the Air Cadet Long Service medal which recognizes cadets who have completed four years with the Air Cadet Program. The medal was presented by Squadron Sponsoring Committee Chair Diane Langman. Before joining 531 squadron, Flight Sergeant Wahl also spent one year the Junior Canadian Rangers in Manitoba.
Lieutenant Jade Hoglund was presented with her Canadian Forces Decoration. The Canadian Forces’ Decoration is awarded to officers and Non-Commissioned Members of the Canadian Forces (CF) who have completed twelve years of service. The decoration was presented by Captain Kelly Hoglund, the Deputy Commanding Officer of 531 Squadron and their son Hunter.
The Kootenay Zone Training Officer, Captain Sherri Shaw presented Sgt Noah Fontes with an Award of Excellence for his work at a recent Area Directed Activity. The award signed by the Area Commanding Officer Major Keri Winkelar, praised Noah for his Leadership, Initiative and Coaching during the activity.
531 Squadron meets every Wednesday evening in the Kemball (Trail) Armoury at 1990 7th Ave, starting at 6:15pm.
New cadets are welcome at any time. Cadets are between the ages of 12 and 18. New cadets can start their application at https://registration.cadets.
Adults who would like to volunteer with the squadron are also welcome.
Quick Facts
- The Cadet Program is open to all Canadian youth from the ages of 12 to 18 regardless of income, race, religion, culture or other socio-economic factors. The program embraces Canada’s multiculturalism and offers young Canadian’s opportunities to interact with youth from other cultures.
- The 2025-26 training year marks 531 squadron’s 75th Anniversary. The squadron was formed on 02 March 1951.
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