Wednesday, 13 July 2005 (6 photos)
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Cdt Aaron Hicks 2887 Rocky Mountain Rangers RC(Army)CC, 100 Mile House, BC, from Bravo Company plays the Centennial bugle as the flag is raised by duty staff cadets C/WO Joleen Giesbrect from Echo Company and C/Sgt Jamie Greer from Bravo Company while the Battalion Orderly Officer Lt (N) John Hungar salutes. This is but one of the daily rituals of the camp. C/WO Giesbrect is at Vernon for her third summer after spending the summer of 2004 on the Finland overseas exchange, when asked about being a staff cadet she stated, "I'm a better leader now and I've accomplished a lot. I'd like to pass on to the cadets the good stories about being a staff cadet, the leadership qualities."
Cdt Aarron Hicks holds the "Centennial Bugle, this bugle was donated to the camp in 2002. It is believed to date from the Boer War and was used during WWI, then issued to #765 Copper Cliff Highlanders Cadet Corp in Copper Cliff Ontario around 1919. When the cadet corps closed in 1993, the bugle somehow found its way to the USA where it was purchased at auction. It now is part of the culture of VACSTC.
Lt Phil McKerry teaches Wilderness First Aid to the Pioneer Platoon. Lt McKerry a former RCMP member is highly qualified in the field of first aid and dive rescue, having taught instructors from St.John's Ambulance many courses. The Pioneer Platoon are beginning their demanding course, the second year it has been run at the training centre.
Cdt Evan Hodge 328 Medics RC(Army)CC, Saskatoon, SK participating in the swim test at the pool in downtown Vernon.
Canoe training on Okanagan Lake (left to right) Cdts Stephen Swedburg 2302 Royal Regina Rifles RC(Army)CC Weyburn, SK; Derrik Derksen 3020 1 Combat Engineer Regiment RC(Army)CC Houston, BC; Nolan Stewart 2293 North Saskatchewan Regiment RC(Army)CC, Saskatoon, SK.
Looking westward at VACSTC from Galiano Rd on Vernon Mountain.
A Coy - in Camp
B Coy - in Camp, basic platoons in the field
C Coy - in Camp
D Coy - in Camp
E Coy - in Camp
F Coy - in the field
G Coy - in camp
Today's weather: Max Temp 24c. Min Temp. 13c mostly sunny
This day in Canadian Military History...
13 July 1687
A French army of 2500 regulars and Canadian militia, accompanied by native allies, engage a large Seneca force. They leave on the field 27 of their warriors; the French lose 11 men. Pursuit is not an option for the victors, as summer heat and a long march have exhausted the troops.
13 July 1916
Canadian troops are employed at the front around Armagh and Sanctuary Woods, reinforcing the trench lines and bringing supplies and ammunition forward.
