Tues, May 14 - Uniform Night

On Tues, May 14, we will be hosting a Uniform Night. Cadets are asked to show up in Civies (civilian clothing) and bring your Blue Uniforms on hangers/garment bag. Boots can be carried or placed in a box.

Bring the following items with you:

1. Entire Blue Uniforms (Tunic, Blue Shirt, Pants, Boots, Tie)

2. Those with long hair - hair gel, hair elastics, bobby pins, hair net, hair spray, brushes, combs.

3. Shoe polishing kit (Recommended brand - Kiwi Polish and Cloth) Sample images/links below. You can purchase these at most Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart or Superstore)

https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/Kiwi-Shoe-Care-Wax-Shoe-Polish-44-Giant-Size-2-5-Oz-44-Black/10075413

https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/kiwi-shoe-shine-cloth/6000196796659

*SENIORS ONLY (F/Sgts and Above) - please bring ironing boards and irons.*

During this evening, cadets will learn how to properly maintain and work on their uniforms in preparation for ACR (Annual Ceremonial Review) which marks the end of a training year and is a showcase for the accomplishments of cadets in the squadron. Each ACR is presided over by a Reviewing Officer (RO), and a representative from the Air Cadet League of Canada. All cadets with long hair are also invited to learn how to properly groom your hair.

Uniform Resources: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cjcr-policy/cjcr-dress-instructions.html

RCAF Bomber Command Museum Tour, Nanton Alberta

 SIGN UP IS REQUIRED. SIGN UP HERE:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084DA4A622A3F85-48906841-rcaf

As part of the Aviation component of our training, the Squadron will be attending a tour of the Bomber Command Museum in Nanton Alberta. Information on the museum can be found here:

https://www.bombercommandmuseum.ca/

The details are as follows:

When

Saturday, 13 Apr 24 and Sunday, 14 Apr 24

Cadets can sign up for one of the two days. Note that due to tour size limitations, we will only be taking 45 cadets per day.

Drop off and Pick Up Time and Location

Cadets will be transported to and from the museum by school bus. Cadets are to be dropped off at the Shepard Community Hall at 0730h for an 0800h bus departure. The bus will be leaving at 0800h sharp each day.

Cadets are to be picked up at the Shepard Community Hall (10800 84 St SE, Calgary, AB T3S 0A5) at 1500h each day. Any changes in timings will be communicated through the Stack Team App.

Dress

Cadets are to wear their Field Training Uniform (green uniforms). If you have not yet been issued your FTU, neat and tidy civilian clothing is suitable. Remember, you are representing the Squadron and the Cadet Program in a public space.

Meals

Meals will not be provided. Cadets are to bring their own snacks, lunches and water bottles. Please ensure they bring a suitable daypack to keep their clothing and food items organized.

 SIGN UP IS REQUIRED. SIGN UP HERE:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084DA4A622A3F85-48906841-rcaf

Training Update - April 1

There is no optional training on Monday, April 1, as both the public and Catholic school boards are on Spring Break. However, we will be back to our regular Parade Night Tuesday. Heads up that it will be a CO’s Parade. We’re aware that this week is the Catholic School Board Spring Break, we’ll be discussing next year’s stand-down schedule to try to avoid this situation again. If you are away this week, no problem, just don’t forget to send an email to 83absent@gmail.com.

2024 International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE) & 2024 US Civil Air Patrol Officer School

Great news, the International Air Cadet Exchange is back on and is being offered this summer. Please read the attached information carefully, and if you are interested and meet the eligibility criteria, please send an email to Capt Pritchard (david.pritchard@cadets.gc.ca). Deadline for application is Tuesday, 26 Mar 24.

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Select Royal Canadian Air Cadets are being offered an opportunity to attend the US Civil Air Patrol Officer School at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama this summer. Please read the attached information carefully. If you are interested and meet the eligibility requirements, send an email to Capt Pritchard (david.pritchard@cadets.gc.ca). The deadline for application is Tuesday, 26 Mar 24.