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CANADIAN ARMED FORCES
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TRENTON - On 19 July 2019 Trenton Cadet Training Centre hosted a Graduation Parade for the 300 cadets who were on first serial of the General Training (GT) Course this summer.
This parade gave the cadets the opportunity to highlight the skills learned over the past two weeks of training and receive acknowledgement for their hard work throughout their course. The Reviewing Officer for this parade was Lieutenant-Colonel (LCol) Erik Rozema-Seaton, Commanding Officer of 426 Squadron at Canadian Forces Base 8 Wing Trenton. The parade was under the command of the Cadet Training Centre Warrant Officer First Class Stewart.
Several lucky cadets were specifically acknowledged for their hard work and dedication during the course and received the following awards:
The Lieutenant Colonel S.L. Beaton Trophy was awarded to Cadet Izabelle Jamieson from South Porcupine, ON and Cadet Jacky Men from Markham, ON. They were chosen for demonstrating the highest personal drill, dress, and deportment amongst their course mates, maintaining a high level of enthusiasm and esprit de corps among his/her flight and squadron, encouraging a team atmosphere, and leading by example throughout their course.
The Top Drill Team Commander Award was presented to the cadet who led their team through a rigorous competition held amongst the General Training Wing. Cadet Sofia Wasinski from Brampton, ON received this award. She had led her team to compete amongst the other flights in the General Training Course Group and had demonstrated strong leadership, excellence in personal drill, dress, and deportment, and of course, a loud and clear drill voice.
This two-week General Training course provides cadets who have recently joined the cadet program an introductory summer training experience where they will participate in a variety of activities from each speciality, to include drill and ceremonial, music, marksmanship, and expedition.
Trenton Cadet Training Centre (CTC) strives to offer programs to youth aged 12 to 18 that are challenging and will help them acquire new learning experiences.
Trenton strives to foster and encourage team spirit, mutual assistance, comradeship and physical fitness in a safe and fulfilling climate. Each summer, approximately 1000 course cadets, 90 staff cadets and 120 adult staff from all across Ontario attend Trenton CTC where a broad array of course ranging from introductory to advanced courses specializing in basic aviation technology and aerospace, music as well as leadership and ceremonial instructor courses.
The cadet program is open to all youth between the ages of 12-18 years old with a focus on leadership, citizenship and healthy living. If you are ready for the challenge, visit www.cadets.ca and click on “Find Us” and visit our Facebook page to see their adventures! www.facebook.com/centralregioncadets
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