Trail Air Cadets kick off 76th year
By Contributor
At the first Commanding Officers Parade of the new training year, several cadets received recognition.
Flight Sergeant Linnea Lawder was presented with her Air Cadet League of Canada Long Service Medal. The medal signifies that Linnea has complete 4 years in the cadet program.
Also, Sergeant Vedashrii Raja was presented with bar to her Air Cadet League of Canada Long Service Medal showing that she has completed 5 years in the cadet program.
At the same parade, several cadets were promoted. Promoted to Flight Sergeant was Zoe Bellperche.
Promoted to Sergeant were Agnes Underwood, Dawson Hill, Dominic Baptiste, Luke Karn, Jade Renfrow and Matthew Morris.
Promoted to Corporal were Noah Burleigh, Atharv Chaudary, Sage Allard, Askel Peters, Stevie Cox and Issy Kunecov.
Promoted to Leading Air Cadet were Donnell Davis, Hayden Hall and Ben Munguntsetseg.
On Sunday 18 October, the cadets were in Casino at the Trail Wildlife Association range area learning about Map and Compass. The cadets were instructed on the use of compasses and then completed 3 orienteering courses to practice what they learned. The Cadets also were shown how to navigate using a paper map.
Over the year, the cadets will be taking a winter hike, 2 weekends of outdoor activities, flying in glider and powered aircraft, effective speaking, marksmanship, biathlon and many other activities.
The squadron meets every Wednesday at 6:15pm in the Trail Armoury at 1990 7th Ave in Shavers Bench.
New cadets are welcome at anytime. Cadets are between the ages of 12 and 18 and new cadets can register by coming the Armoury on any Wednesday night, or by completing the online application at https://registration.cadets.
Adults who would like to volunteer with the squadron are also welcome.
Quick Facts
- The Cadet Program is a no cost program 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 Air Cadet program offers unique aviation opportunities, including gliding and powered flight training for qualified cadets. Many Canadian pilots started their aviation journey as Air Cadets.
- Air Cadets develop leadership skills, self-confidence, physical fitness, and community involvement while participating in fun aviation-related activities.
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