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An Australian Army cadet climbs the cargo net during the Chief of Army Cadet Team Challenge 2023 at Kokoda Barracks in Canungra, South Queensland. Story by Stacey Doyle. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

Cadets test physical and mental strength

28/07/202301/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2720 Views 0 Comments Army Cadets, Canungra, Kokoda Barracks

Ninety Australian Army cadets and 10 Australian Air Force cadets from across Australia gathered at Kokoda Barracks, Canungra, to participate

UK Air Cadet Alex Athey helps United States Air Cadet Ishan Swali into his breathing gear at an information session on flight line fire suppression at 23 Squadron during their visit. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell.

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International Air Cadets’ exchange at Amberley

26/07/202329/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 733 Views 0 Comments 9th Force Support Battalion, Australian War Memorial, C-27J Spartan, Cadets, Chief of Air Force, No. 100 Squadron, No. 23 Squadron, RAAF Amberley, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre

After a four-year pandemic hiatus, International Air Cadets on a two-week exchange program visited Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley.

Cadets who participated in last year’s Run Army event at the finish line. Storie by Captain Xin Li.

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Cadets on the move for Legacy

14/04/202315/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 788 Views 0 Comments Army Cadets, Run Army

The Australian Army Cadets (AAC) are supporting Run Army this year as part of their commitment to support the community.

Australian Air Force Cadet (AAFC), Cadet Sergeant Finn Carpenter with a Diamond DA40 NG Star aircraft at the Australian International Airshow 2023. Story by Flying Officer Sharon Sebastian & FLTLT Brett Moloney. Photo by Leading Aircraftmen Chris Tsakisiris.

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Cadets show off aircraft and gear at Avalon

07/03/202307/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 905 Views 0 Comments Air Force Cadets, Avalon Airshow, Diamond DA40 NG, EFTS

Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) showcased their aircraft, the Diamond DA40 NG at the Australian International Airshow 2023 as part

National Cadet Adjutant Tessa Zangalis, front, centre, participating in the AAC Adventure Training Awards in the Victorian Grampians.

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All-female leadership team to help shape cadets

15/06/202216/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1673 Views 0 Comments Army Cadets

Four leaders from four states were recently appointed to represent Australian Army Cadets (AAC) across Australia. CAPTION: National Cadet Adjutant

6 Wing cadets enjoy their C-130J air-experience flight.

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Defence recruiting volunteers for Cadet leaders

10/05/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1413 Views 0 Comments ADF Cadets

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is looking for adult volunteers to lead and inspire young people as part of the

2018 Promotion Courses end of course parade at RAAF Edinburgh. These residential leadership training courses give Cadets skills in leadership and decision-making, initiative, self-discipline, time-management, public speaking, management and administration, and operational planning. Photo by Flying Officer (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig.

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$1billion for Reserves and Cadets – Cosgrove first Cadets Patron

08/04/202208/04/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3055 Views 0 Comments ADF Cadets

The government has announced it will invest more than $1billion to upgrade 73 Australian Defence Force Reserve and Cadet facilities

One of the four new Diamond DA40 NG aircraft that has recently been delivered to the Australian Air Force Cadets, Aviation Operations Wing. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dion Isaacson. Photo by Sergeant Michael Thomas.

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Air Force Cadets welcome new Diamond aircraft

22/03/202224/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2608 Views 0 Comments Air Force Cadets

The Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC), Aviation Operations Wing, recently took delivery of four new Diamond DA40 NG aircraft, bringing

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What happened to us – where are we now

21/11/2021 Paul Styles 1140 Views 0 Comments

What happened to us! The AAC, Australian Army Cadets of yesterday 1975 and before? (FMC) Is there no records of

Cadet Warrant Officer Class 2 Hunter Folkes, of Sydney Grammar Army Cadet Unit, swings over the rope pit during the Adventure Training Award at Holsworthy Barracks. Photo by Trooper Jarrod McAneney.

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Defining moment in cadets’ lives

15/05/202115/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1892 Views 0 Comments

In a test of endurance and skills, 75 Army cadets pushed themselves the hardest and furthest in their teenage lives

Cadet Under Officer Grace Wilton in the rear seat of a PC-21 aircraft prior to a flight over Adelaide with Aircraft Research and Development Unit pilot Squadron Leader Samuel Da Graca Costa. Story by Flight Lieutenant Georgina MacDonald. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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Air Force cadet on Cloud 9 after flight

06/05/202106/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1891 Views 0 Comments

Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) Cadet Under Officer Grace Wilton was awarded a flight in an Air Force PC-21 during

Officer Commanding No. 44 Wing Group Captain Robert Graham has been inducted into the Australian Air Force Cadets' Hall of Fame. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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Hall of Fame induction honours service

06/04/202110/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2793 Views 0 Comments

The Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) is this year inducting former members and Air Force leaders into the AAFC Hall

Australian Navy Cadets march through the streets of Launceston. Photos by Helen Patronis.

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Freedom for Cadets in Tasmania

25/03/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2499 Views 0 Comments

Australian Defence Force Cadets in Tasmania were honoured last weekend by being granted Freedom of Entry to the City of Launceston.

Bomber Command Flight-Sergeant Doug Leak in 1944, and in 2016.

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VALE – 429816 Warrant Officer Douglas Raymond Leak Ld’H 1923-2021

11/01/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1889 Views 0 Comments

Doug Leak, a former RAAF wireless operator and air gunner, and former Warrant Officer, passed away peacefully at the Royal

CAPTION: One of the AAFC’s DG1000S soaring gliders with the Warwick Gliding Club’s Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-25-235 tug. Photo by LAC(AAFC) Tristan Solway.

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AAFC staff prepare for a return to flying operations

09/11/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1943 Views 0 Comments

Aviation Operation Wing is conducting a graduated return to flying in order to prepare for and conduct aviation operations for the AAFC.

LCDT Aaron May, No 408 Squadron, is congratulated by EFTS Head of Operations SQNLDR Gary Presneill following his first solo flight in the Diamond DA40 NG at Point Cook, 5 October 2019. Photo by SQNLDR (AAFC) Scott Wiggins.

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From AAFC solo flight to ADFA pilot entry

03/11/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2246 Views 0 Comments

A year after his first solo flight with Australian Air Force Cadets, LCDT Aaron May has been accepted to study at ADFA for RAAF pilot entry.

CSGT Austin Arnold receives his Gold Award certificate at Adelaide Town Hall from Governor of South Australia Hieu Van Le. Image courtesy of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – South Australia.

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Glider Trainee and Gold Award recipient – Austin Arnold

26/10/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1692 Views 0 Comments

Cadet Sergeant Austin Arnold received a special certificate from the Governor of South Australia at Adelaide Town Hall on Thursday 15 October

Tharane Thamodarar receives her Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Gold Award certificate at Adelaide Town Hall from Governor of South Australia Hieu Van Le. Image courtesy of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – South Australia.

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Glider pilot and Gold Award recipient – Tharane Thamodarar

23/10/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1762 Views 0 Comments

Tharane Thamodarar received a certificate from the Governor of South Australia for the Gold Award of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

DA40 NG ‘VH-UEO’ on final approach to Essendon Airport to refuel on 10 September 2020. Photo credited to CPL(AAFC) Edward Vincent of EFTS and aircraft spotters group at Essendon Airport.

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Elementary Flying Training School – still flying

14/09/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2101 Views 0 Comments

During the COVID-19 operational pause in Cadet activities, Elementary Flying Training School (EFTS) has kept flying.

CCPL Jack Shadwick receives his first powered solo flight commemorative patch from the Executive Officer of No 704 Squadron, FLGOFF(AAFC) James Firkins, himself a qualified pilot and instructor.

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First solo flight – Corporal Jack Shadwick

11/09/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3308 Views 0 Comments

It was the day in which my instructor would put the aircraft in my hands. I was going to do my first ever solo – aged 15.

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