Johanne Jeffries of 232 Bighorn Squadron received the “Most Improved Cadet” award for her flight class. She is shown here accepting the award from Commanding Officer L. Col. Carrie Johnston in Victoria during a ceremony held in July.
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Johanne Jeffries of 232 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in Oliver recently received the Most Improved Cadet Award for her Flight, i.e. class, on parade from her Commanding Officer Lt. Col Carrie Johnston. The Most Improved Cadet is selected from each Flight, and takes into account their overall improvement in the areas of performance, participation, attitude, conduct, and teamwork skills. Each Flight was comprised of approximately 25 cadets. Each cadet is eligible to receive one of three individual awards, Top Shot (all Flights) as well as Top Cadet and Most Improved Cadet (per Flight). Over 140 air cadets from throughout B.C. formally graduated during a ceremonial parade at Albert Head Air Cadet Summer Training Centre on July 19 in Victoria. Geoff Dickson, President and CEO of the Victoria Airport Authority, was the Reviewing Officer. The two-week general training course is the first introduction many cadets have to life at a Cadet Summer Training Centre, some even the first time away from home.
Over the past two weeks, the cadets – the majority of whom are between 12 and 13 years of age – completed a busy program, including military drill, sports, citizenship activities, and had an opportunity to fly.
The cadets have also participated in adventure training classes, including survival and a trip to the range to learn how to safely handle an air rifle. The cadets also visited Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site and B.C. Legislature. There are approximately 3500 Air Cadets in BC.
