RETIRED ARMY CADET REWARDED FOR
PERSEVERANCE AND TENACITY
COMOX, B.C. – Corporal Donald Rodger, a retired cadet from 1725 Royal
Canadian Military Engineers Army Cadet Corps (Chilliwack, BC), was
recognized for his years of service with the Army Cadet Service Medal (ACSM).
The presentation was made by Captain Anthony Bone, Commanding Officer of
1726 Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) Royal Canadian Army
Cadet Corps. Corporal Rodger is a member of the Regular Force and is
stationed at 19 Wing Comox a Servicing AVS Tech with 442 (Transport and
Rescue) Squadron.
The Army Cadet League of Canada created the ACSM in 2004, the 125th
anniversary year of army cadets, to recognize continuous meritorious cadet
service of at least four years by deserving army cadets. Cadets are
recommended for the award by their Commanding Officer and the local
Sponsoring Committee approves the award.
(courtesy (Capt A.C. Bone)
On Saturday April 29, 2006 the annual Pillars conference, took place in Vernon, BC. The conference included all stakeholders that help make the Army Cadet Program in BC run effectively; the Corps’ Sponsoring Committees, community leaders, and the Department of National Defence. Approximately 160 delegates, from various groups, were part of this conference, which included discussions to help improve each Army Cadet Corps in the province. The theme this year was "Integration.” Getting more people from the community involved in the Canadian Cadet Movement, in particular, local community councils where the Army Cadet Corps are located.
During this conference, 1726 Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps received a surprise reward. The corps, after being on probation only three years ago, received the gold proficiently level for efficiently and corps success. It was also noted that 1726 RCACC was the most improved Army Cadet Corps in the province over the past year.
19 WING COMOX SUPPORTS LOCAL ARMY CADET
Col. Ambler, Cadet Lauzon
and her father Mr Lauzon (Sgt
Joanne Stoeckl, 19 Wing Comox Wing Imaging)
(Sgt Joanne Stoeckl, 19 Wing Comox Wing
Imaging)
(Sgt Joanne Stoeckl, 19 Wing Comox Wing
Imaging)
(Sgt Joanne Stoeckl, 19 Wing Comox Wing
Imaging)
Col. Ambler on the range (Sgt Joanne
Stoeckl, 19 Wing Comox Wing Imaging)
On 12 May, 2006, 19 members of 19 Wing Comox held a fundraising event to help raise money for Cadet Warrant Officer Angelica Lauzon in her second quest to represent Canada and the Army Cadet Program by participating on the Cadet National Rifle Team in Bisley England. It was an exciting afternoon shooting competition between this brave cadet and many members of the Wing!
Team selection is a rigorous process looking at high marksmanship scores, positive attitudes, and a high level of leadership skills. Eighteen cadets, 16-18 years of age, are selected from the six regions across Canada each year to represent Canada in this important event. Last summer Cadet Lauzon was selected to represent her country at this event and because she was within the top three of last year’s participants, she will have the honour to represent her country again this summer.
While the Department of National Defence covers Cadet Lauzon’s travel and meal expenses for this significant trip, all incidentals, including her ‘civilian’ uniform are not covered. Cadet Lauzon is responsible for raising the additional funds required for the competition. “I approached the Wing for financial support as they have been very helpful toward my Army Cadet Corps in the past,” said Cadet Lauzon. “I was very happy to receive the phone call to say that the Wing was able to help out, it really showed me the connection the Wing has to the local community and to my Army Cadet Corps.”
“It would have been easy for the Wing Commander to hand over the gracious donations provided by servicepersons and civilian employees from 19 Wing,” said Capt. Anthony Bone, Commanding Officer of 1726 RCACC. “But a competition with Cadet Lauzon and some of the Wing’s marksmen was an appropriate link.” In keeping with the theme of the Cadet National Rifle Team, 19 Wing Comox graciously held a .22 calibre shooting competition to help raise money for Cadet Lauzon.”
The afternoon started off with a rather unusual sight. The Wing Commander, Col. Ambler, arrived at the shoot in full camouflage; combats, combat scarf, bush hat with foliage, and yes, even his face was fully camouflaged. After the smiles and laughter were under control, the Wing Commander stated the importance of the shooting competition by linking the afternoon’s activities to morale, esprit de corps, and community.
After a full afternoon of shooting, the day ended with the final two marksmen, Cpl. Lyall Stubbings, an Aviation Technician from 442 Sqn, and Cadet Lauzon, competing one-on-one with the remaining 19 Wing personnel anxiously watching to see who the winner would be. After the sound of rounds down range ceased, Cadet Lauzon was declared the winner of the afternoon’s successful shoot by edging out Cpl. Stubbings by a single point to take home the $400.00 in 19 Wing donations. “Best of luck in the UK, Angelica” rang out at the end of the competition!
2006 ACR
50 members of 1726 Canadian Scottish (Princess Mary’s) Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps celebrated their 66th anniversary at the unit’s Annual Ceremonial Review Saturday, June 3rd at 2 p.m. at 19 Wing Comox. The Reviewing Officer for the parade was Brigadier-General (Retired) Peter B. Kilby, CD, KH.
The cadet unit is led by Commanding Officer, Captain Anthony C. Bone and is assisted by various and dedicated training staff. The cadet parade commander for the parade was cadet Chief Warrant Officer Casimir Thomson.
The event included static displays, which showed the cadets involvement in Corps/Regiment History, Summer Training, Range, and general cadet training.
The annual review completes the local training year for the Corps. Various trophies and medals were presented to the most proficient cadets including the Army Cadet Service, Royal Canadian Legion and Lord Strathcona Medals. Pictures of the event are attached.
Reviewing officer Brigadier-General (Retired) Peter B.
Kilby, CD, KH inspecting the corps. (Pte Owen Budge Wing Imaging, 19 Wing
Comox)
(Pte Owen Budge Wing Imaging, 19 Wing Comox)
March past (Pte Owen Budge Wing Imaging, 19 Wing Comox)
C/CWO Casimir Thomson
awarded Top all around cadet trophy by BGen Kilby.
(Pte Owen Budge Wing Imaging, 19 Wing Comox)
the RSM and flag party (Pte Owen Budge Wing Imaging, 19 Wing
Comox)
Change of Command
On 6 June 2006, Colonel Jon Ambler was the Presiding Officer for the Change of Command Parade which saw Captain Anthony C. Bone will turn over command of 1726 Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps to Lieutenant Renee Roy.
Captain Bone will be moving down to Duncan this month and will be taking over the 2422 Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps in Nanaimo in September 2006. Lieutenant Roy has been the Corps’ Training Officer since September 2001 and will now take Command of her first Army Cadet Corps.
Various presentations were made during this parade. The most significant presentation was when Colonel Ambler promoted Lieutenant Roy to her new rank of Captain.
Capt Renee Roy receiving her promotion
from Col Jon Ambler (Pte Owen Budge Wing Imaging, 19 Wing Comox)
Capt Roy accepts the Corps flag (Pte
Owen Budge Wing Imaging, 19 Wing Comox)
Signing of the change of command
documents (Pte Owen Budge Wing Imaging, 19 Wing Comox)
Col Ambler inspects the corps (Pte Owen Budge Wing Imaging, 19 Wing
Comox)
VACSTC
A/CSM Cadet Anna Bachmier Delta Coy for Graduation Parade 2005.
(Dale
Bachmier
)
A CSM is an appointment given to someone that is in total control of what everyone does on parade. So as you can imagine, it’s not an easy job for the first time. CSM stands for Company Sergeant Major. During my six week Cadet Leader course in Vernon, I was lucky enough, out of over 100 other cadets, to have this appointment for our final company parade. I have to admit, it definitely wasn’t easy. It was fun though. I’ll say that I was all calm and energetic up until the time that I had to start calling the commands. Then my nerves got to my head and I was paranoid, thinking that I was going to make a huge mistake. A friend of mine was so convinced that I was getting this position, after we were dismissed for the evening he continually called me “Ma’am”. He definitely had more confidence in me than I did myself. Being a CSM, even an acting CSM, is really tough because you need to make sure that your platoon warrants know exactly where they need to go and when to do it. Not to mention the fact that you need a very loud drill voice. After all, you are calling drill for over 100 Cadets, not to mention spectators and the reviewing officer. I have to congratulate those that won awards and wish all Cadets in Delta Company a very successful future in their respected Cadet Corps.
(Cadet Anna Bachmier)
8 August, 2006 Cadet Jeffrey Tieman, centre, is presented with his award
as the top shot in Foxtrot Company during the second intake of Basic Cadets at Vernon Army
Cadet Summer Training Centre by Reviewing Officer RCMP Assistant
Commissioner Alistair Macintyre, the District Commander for the RCMP
District and Regional Police Services, Lower Mainland, B.C. Sharing the
award is, right, Cadet Dylan Beech of Victoria, B.C. (VACSTC Photo by
Wayne Emde)
Lazo Army Cadet Anna
Bachmier topped her six-week Drill and Ceremonial
Course at Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre and was presented with
the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada (ANAVETS) Cadet Medal of
Merit. The award recognizes the top cadet in a Cadet Leader Instructor
Course during summer training. Consideration is given to overall
achievement, leadership qualities, instructional abilities, dress and
deportment, motivation and cooperation with others. A total of 67 medals
will be presented to Army, Navy and Air Cadets in Canada this year,
marking the recipients as a very select group.
1726 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps
will be in a new training building come the New Year.
The cadet corps will still parade on 19 Wing Comox however they will
physically be moving to building 22. The
unit parades on Tuesday nights from
6 pm
to
9 pm
on the second floor of the East wing of bldg 22.
The first parade night of the New Year will be in building 22 on
9 January 2007
and new recruits are welcome to attend. For any further information please
contact 339-8211 x 7995.
