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An Army staff cadet from the RMC - Duntroon during Exercise Shaggy Ridge at Majura Training Area, ACT. Story by Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photo by Corporal Andrew Sleeman.

Exercise pushes staff cadets’ limits

18/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2075 Views 0 Comments Army Cadets, Exercise Shaggy Ridge, Royal Military College-Duntroon (RMC-D)

Restricted food, sleep and limited feedback are what staff cadets from Royal Military College – Duntroon (RMC-D) experienced on Exercise

Members of the Australian Army Cadets prepare to race tiny drones during the Army Cadet Drone Racing camp at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, Queensland. Story by Major Carolyn Barnett. Photo by Cadet Sergeant Joshua Parcell.

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Cadets put drone skills to the test

01/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 3461 Views 0 Comments 20th Regiment, Army Cadets, Army Drone Racing Team, Gallipoli Barracks

Cadets from across the country learnt how to pilot small drones reaching speeds of up to 200km/h at the Australian

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.

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Cadets test physical and mental strength

28/07/202301/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4132 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

Major General Douglas Laidlaw cuts the cake with Cadet Zhyler Cawit during the 230 Army Cadet Unit 25th anniversary celebration. Story by Stacey Doyle. Photo by Shane Brandon.

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Cadets take the quarter-century cake

20/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1356 Views 0 Comments Army Cadets, Keith Payne VC

Norfolk Island has been home since 1998 to 230 Army Cadet Unit (ACU), which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. CAPTION: Major

Australian Army Cadets from Darling Downs flew in from Toowoomba on an MRH-90 Taipan during the 'closed cadet open day viewing' before the Gallipoli Barracks open day. Story by Stacey Doyle. Photo by Lieutenant (AAC) Lauren Trevisani.

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Treat for cadets at Gallipoli Barracks open day

29/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1914 Views 0 Comments Air Force Cadets, Army Cadets, Gallipoli Barracks, MRH-90 Taipan

More than 300 Army and Air Force Cadets, accompanied by nearly 50 volunteer cadet staff, recently enjoyed a tour of

Cadet Corporal Lewis Sanderson after completing a fast qualifying time for the national championships at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera. Story by Stacey Doyle. Photo by Warrant Officer Mick Davis.

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Cadet drone racer reaches for the sky

07/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1247 Views 0 Comments Army Cadets, Drone Racing

In a first for military drone racing, Australian Army Cadet Corporal Lewis Sanderson will compete alongside the fastest drone racers

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 1776 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 Army Cadets, Sergeant Kyle Croghan, left, and Corporal Lewis Sanderson repair a racing drone at the 2023 Avalon International Airshow. Photo by Warrant Officer Class 2 Mick Davis.

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Australian Army Drone Racing Team retains international title

15/03/202316/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2206 Views 0 Comments Air Force Drone Racing Team, Army Cadets, Army Drone Racing Team, Avalon Airshow

In an epic battle to the finish, the Australian Army Drone Racing Team (AADRT) retained its championship title at the

Army personnel with youth from the Indigenous Tribal Warrior program at Victoria Barracks, Sydney, NSW. Story by Captain Mike Edwards. Photo by Major Jesse Robilliard.

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Setting up Indigenous youth for success

15/12/202215/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1149 Views 0 Comments Army Cadets, Indigenous, Victoria Barracks

Local Indigenous children and teenagers from the Tribal Warrior program conducted a physical fitness training program at Victoria Barracks, Sydney,

Headquarters Forces Command Chief of Staff Brigadier Malcolm Wells inspects the parade during the 248 Army Cadet Unit City of Sydney (Gadigal) raising ceremony at Victoria Barracks. Story by Captain Jordan Grantham. Photo by Corporal Petersen.

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First community-based cadet unit in Sydney raised

26/08/202228/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2108 Views 0 Comments Army Cadets, Indigenous, Victoria Barracks

A ceremony on August 6, at Victoria Barracks, Paddington, marked the establishment of a new Australian Army Cadets unit –

Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart presents the Chief of Army trophy to Cadet Under Officer Kane Blake, leader of the winning team from the Victorian Army Cadets Brigade. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton. Photo supplied.

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Army Cadets go head-to-head

15/07/202217/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2738 Views 0 Comments Army Cadets

Pushing a loaded trailer with a flat tyre 900m was one activity that tested teams from the Australian Army Cadets

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 2455 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

Australian Navy Cadet instructor Lieutenant AJ Hughes instructs Cadet Seaman Charlee Bell with driving a Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boat. Photo by Sam Thies.

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ADF Cadets want you! Call for adult volunteers

13/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2250 Views 0 Comments Army Cadets, Australian Army Cadets, Australian Navy Cadets

The Australian Defence Force is looking for adult volunteers to lead and inspire young people as part of the Navy,

The sculpture of Sir Richard Williams in Moonta, South Australia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nat Giles. Photo by LAC Stewart Gould .

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Lasting tribute to ‘father of Air Force’

17/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2091 Views 0 Comments Air Force Cadets, Army Cadets

To commemorate 100 years of Air Force, the Copper Coast Council in South Australia held a centenary celebration to honour

Cadet Warrant Officer Class 2 Brody Hornett and Cadet Lance Corporal Jayden Butler meet the Challenger 2 main battle tank of the British Army.

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WA Army Cadets on UK exchange

30/09/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6830 Views 0 Comments Army Cadets, Exercise Southern Cross

By LTCOL (AAC) Michael Jenkin A contingent of 18 Australian Army Cadets (AAC) from Western Australia went to England as