Friday, 15 Aug 2008 (111 photos)

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Basic Grad Parade

Quarter Guard arrives (VACSTC, Capt Karl Kopan)

 

The reviewing officer LCol Phil Sherwin, CD, President Army Cadet League of Canada - BC Branch (VACSTC, Capt Karl Kopan)

 

(VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

Inspecting the quarter guard.  (VACSTC, Capt Karl Kopan)

 

(VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

Basic cadets on Sicily Parade Square, ready for the arrival of the reviewing officer (VACSTC, Capt Karl Kopan)

 

Some of the parents and guests (VACSTC, Capt Karl Kopan)

 

After the brief inspection of the quarter guard, LCol Dengis accompanies Phil Sherwin from Coutts Common to parade square. (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

Parade commander Maj Mike Stephan escorts the reviewing party (VACSTC, Capt Karl Kopan)

 

Inspecting the course (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

 (VACSTC, Capt Karl Kopan)

 

Phil Sherwin speaking to the cadets while company commander Maj Clarence Paul looks on (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

 (VACSTC, Capt Karl Kopan)

 

 (VACSTC, Capt Karl Kopan)

 

 (VACSTC, Capt Karl Kopan)

 

Talking with members oft the Band (VACSTC, Capt Karl Kopan)

 

Maj Mike Stephan, leading the parade  (VACSTC, Capt Karl Kopan)

 

March past (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

The STA, MWO Rob Roy, CD  (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

(VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

 (VACSTC, Capt Karl Kopan)

 

Best Cadet 19 Platoon, Cdt Blake Lockert, 2988 RCACC, Montmarte SK (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

Best Overall Cadet, Cdt Cody Leech 2271 RCACC, Wadena Sk (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

Best Cadet 23 Platoon, Cdt Devon Trusty 3069 Fd Amb RCACC, St.Albert AB (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

Best Cadet 26 Platoon, Cdt Holly LaForge 2850 L Edmn R RCACC, Grande Prairie AB (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

Best Cadet Marksman, Cdt Holly LaForge 2850 L Edmn R RCACC, Grande Prairie AB (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

Best Cadet 25 Platoon, Cdt Ian Gathercole 1390 RCA RCACC, Red Deer AB (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

Best Cadet 24 Platoon, Cdt John Storch 2645 RCACC, Vermillion AB (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

Top Shot Marksman, Cdt Julie Ward 2981 RCACC, Edmonton AB (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

Best Cadet 20 Platoon, Cdt Kenneth Parmenter 1809 L Edmn R RCACC, Edmonton AB  (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

Best Cadet Cdt Scott Hennesey 3005 Svc Bn RCACC, Victoria BC (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

Best Cadet Basic Mil Band, Cdt Simone Chang 2472 RCACC, Vancouver BC  (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

Best Cadet Cdt Valerie Marshall 2733 EME RCACC, Edmonton AB (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

Addressing the parade (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

(VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

An appreciative audience (VACSTC, Capt Karl Kopan)

 

One of last formal march offs of the band for the summer, just the final parade in a few hours (VACSTC, Capt Karl Kopan)

 

The daily happy face (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

Putting on a final show for parents and guests (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

(VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

(VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

(VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

(VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

(VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

The CSMs walk, afternoon of the last day of training. A little thing they started back in the 1990s. All breast they marched from the Senior NCOs messhall renamed NCMs mess on past the cadets setting a standard. (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

In the CO's office. Another small but important tradition. Col Dengis has gathered the Company Sgts Major for a brief final meeting. (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

Each CSM receives a numbered VACSTC coin. C/MWO Cody Stevens, Guard Company (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

C/MWO Gordon Scott, Training Coy (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

C/MWO Derek Kootte, Bravo Company (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

C/MWO Chris Williams, Charlie Company (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

C/MWO Joel Li, Delta Company (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

C/MWO Laura Cormons, Echo Company (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

C/MWO Shawn Claire, Foxtrot Company (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

 

 

Final Parade and Sunset Ceremony

Pre-parade music show performed by the band 

 

 

 

 

Proud music instructors

 

A lighter moment on the sports field waiting for the parade to start.

 

 

The Battalion marches on.

 

 

 

 

 

The reviewing officer, MGen Robert Meating, OMM, CD, MSM inspects the Guard. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Awards

Cadet Mary-Lou Robertson from 3125 RCACC, Chestermere, Alta.  Cadet Robertson is awarded the MGen Howard Award for the top cadet on a Cadet Leader Course. This award is presented to a cadet who has demonstrated leadership qualities, a willingness to accept responsibility and the qualities of a role model for other army cadets. (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

 

Cadet Cody Hansen from 788 RCACC, Penticton, BC to come up.  Cadet Hansen has just returned from a 6 week overseas Exchange to Scotland.  He is being awarded the MGen Howard Award for excellence at the National Star Certification Exam, or NSCE. This award is presented annually, one in each province and territory, selected from those cadets who have scored in the top three on NSCE, and who have been assessed as outstanding cadets.  (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

Cadet Kirsten Cooper from 3020 RCACC, Houston, BC come up for the next award.  Cadet Cooper is receiving the LGen JE Vance Leadership Award.  This award is presented to the cadet on the Cadet Leader Instructor – Drill and Ceremonial course who has demonstrated the qualities of a leader and is a role model for other army cadets. (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

ANAVets medals - 

The Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, or ANAVETS is Canada’s oldest Veterans association with its proud history dating back to 1840.  It is a national association with provincial commands and local units in many towns and cities across Canada.  ANAVETS draws its membership from CF Veterans, current members of the Canadian Forces, and any Canadian who wishes to support members of the Canadian armed forces past and present, their local communities, and this wonderful country of ours, Canada. This is the twelfth year the Association has awarded the ANAVETS Cadet Medal of Merit, which recognizes the top Cadet during their summer training.  Consideration is given to overall achievement, leadership qualities, instructional abilities, dress and deportment, motivation and cooperation with others. A total of just 68 ANAVET Cadet medals of Merit will be presented this year for the Army, Sea and Air Cadet courses.  The recipients are in a very select group and should take pride in this significant achievement. There is a further benefit.  In addition to the medal, we will be making a draw from bursary applications from medal recipients.  The winner will receive a $1000 bursary to be applied against costs for any year at an accredited university or community college.

ANAVets awards CLI Military Band, Cadet Anton Humeniuk from 2290 RCACC, Vancouver, BC. (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

CLI Drill and Ceremonial – Cadet Daylan Banks from 3068 RCACC, Camrose, Alta (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

CLI Rifle Coach, Cadet Jesse Wilson from 2995 RCACC, Lac La Biche, Alta (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

CLI Pipes and Drums, Cadet Kyle Powell from 2893 RCACC, Port Coquitlam, BC. (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

CLI Adventure, Cadet Nicole Amonson from 390 RCACC, Prince Albert, Sask (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

 

Cadet Sergeant Micah Au from 2947 RCACC, Richmond, BC. He is receiving the Lord Strathcona Trust Fund Annual Summer Training Centre Achievement Award for the most outstanding Section Commander or Staff Cadet Sergeant in a direct supervisory role.  This award is presented to a cadet who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, promoting drill and physical fitness, with exemplary dress and deportment, loyalty and instructional ability. (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

Cadet Warrant Officer Roberta Busch from 2294 RCACC, Thunder Bay, Ont. She is presented with the Blayne Materi Citizenship Award.  This award is presented in memory of Cadet MWO Blayne Materi.  The award is presented to the cadet who has participated in or supported activities with the local community, who has taken a personal interest in the well being and morale of her cadets, who respects and used authority properly and maintains outstanding personal conduct.  (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

Cadet Warrant Officer Vanessa Wu from 2947 RCACC, Richmond, BC to be presented with the RSM’s pace stick. The pace stick was presented to Vernon Army Cadet Camp by Camp Sergeants Major and Regimental Support Staff of the VACC Instructors Course of 1984.  This award is presented by the RSM to the outstanding Staff Cadet, based upon performance throughout the summer. (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

Cadet Master Warrant Officer Laura Cormons from 2422 RCACC, Nanaimo, BC is awarded the VACSTC Sword of Honour.  The Sword of Honour was presented to the 8th Reconnaissance Regiment (14 Canadian Hussars) and is now presented to the outstanding Company Sergeant Major, based upon performance throughout the summer. Cadet MWO Cormons is the Company Sergeant Major for Echo Company. (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

Capt Annette Walker, the Battalion Unit Human Rights Advisor.  She is receiving a Commanding Officer’s Commendation that reads:  Presented to Capt A Walker in recognition of your exemplary performance in reacting to a serious motor vehicle accident, extricating one of the occupants from the vehicle which was starting to burn, and rendering first aid assistance to the civilian casualty on 14 Jul 2008. (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

 

Lt (N) Trevor Gill, our Senior Nursing Officer, receiving a Commanding Officer’s Certificate of Appreciation, and both read the following:  In recognition of your superior performance in reacting to a serious motor vehicle accident and rendering first aid assistance to civilian casualties on 11 Jul 08. (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

Sgt Hugh Edwards, our medical clinic coordinator, receiving a Commanding Officer’s Certificate of Appreciation, and both read the following:  In recognition of your superior performance in reacting to a serious motor vehicle accident and rendering first aid assistance to civilian casualties on 11 Jul 08. (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

Petty Officer First Class Gordon Nelson, the Chief Clerk from The Battalion Orderly Room.  Petty Officer Nelson is reaching Compulsory Retirement Age, or CRA, later this month; therefore this will be his last Parade as a serving member in the Canadian Forces. He is being given a Commanding Officer's Commendation, and it reads:  Petty Officer 1st Class Gord Nelson, CD is commended for his dedication and devoted service. In your seven years as chief clerk your steady guidance fostered a positive work environment in the Battalion Orderly Room which resulted in the effective and efficient application of administrative support required by the training centre.  For six years you willingly accepted the added responsibilities as the President of the Mess Committee for the Non Commissioned Members Mess where your influence created a comfortable and positive environment.  Your contributions were instrumental in fostering the vision of Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre being a “Centre of Excellence” for Army Cadet Training”. (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

Sgt Brent Colley, the Assistant Movements Officer.  Sgt Colley is also reaching Compulsory Retirement Age later this year. He is receiving a Commanding Officer's Commendation, and it states:   Sergeant Brent Colley, CD is commended for his dedication and devoted service. As the Senior Training Advisor to the Basic Training Companies from 2003 to 2006 your professionalism, experience, sage advice and guidance motivated and influenced everyone.  Your sense of duty resulted in the positive development of numerous young Cadets and Staff Cadets.  As the Assistant Movements Officer you have overseen the safe dispatch and receipt of Cadets traveling to numerous training Centres ensuring their wellness and safe arrival. Your contributions were instrumental in fostering the vision of Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre being a “Centre of Excellence” for Army Cadet Training. (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

Chief Warrant Officer Williams has worked at the Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre for the last four years; in 2005 he was the Paymaster, and the last three years he has held the position of Regimental Sergeant Major. He is receiving a Commanding Officer's Commendation, and it states: Chief Warrant Officer Al Williams, CD is commended for outstanding leadership, loyalty and dedication. Your inspired sense of duty as the Regimental Sergeant Major resulted in the positive development of numerous Junior Officers and hundreds of Staff Cadets over the past three years.  Your professionalism, experience, sage advice and guidance motivated and influenced everyone.  Your positive outlook, personal interactions and valued insight were pivotal in making you a primary advocate for the positive changes fostered within the training centre.  Your contributions were instrumental in developing and implementing the vision of Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre as a “Centre of Excellence” for Army Cadet Training. (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

 

Lt Dane Nicholson from 2381 RCACC, Richmond, BC accepts the Jr. Officer’s Sword of Excellence. The Sword is awarded to the officer who is exemplary in his or her dress and deportment, conduct as an officer, achievement, leadership abilities, physical fitness, a commitment to the Canadian Cadet Organization, the adherence to the rules, regulations and policies and who has the respect of his or her peers. (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

 

(VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

Amazing Grace (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

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Capt Gary Hurst, Movements Officer conducts the first serial to depart camp a mere hour after final parade. He and his staff will over the next 48 hours will be responsible for ensuring every cadet, staff cadet and even some officers make their way home safely across the country.

 

Formed up on Sicily Square waiting for the busses, tired, perhaps a little bleary eyed and worn out from an amazing summer, this serial is heading home to southern Alberta. 

 

It's all over... time to head home... (VACSTC, Wayne Emde)

 

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Guard Coy - in Camp

Trg Support Group (Adventure Platoons) - 5 PL  in Camp 6 Pl  in Camp

Bravo Coy - in Camp

Charlie Coy - in Camp

Delta Coy - in Camp

Echo Coy - in Camp

Foxtrot Coy -  in Camp

Today's weather: Max Temp.  38c Min Temp.  16c sunny and hot

This day in Canadian Military History...

15 August 1917
Canadian troops attack the German defences on the high ground of Hill 70, just north of Lens, and reach all of their objectives in less than four hours.


15 August 1943
American and Canadian troops land at Kiska, in Alaska's Aleutian chain, only to find that the Japanese garrison has abandoned the island. 4 Canadian soldiers are killed by mines and booby traps.

15 August 1945 
The Canadian Army Pacific Force was disbanded after the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, in early August by atomic bombs, and Japan's subsequent surrender. The bulk of the force had assembled at Vernon, BC to train.


15 August 1950
HMCS Cayuga and HMS Mounts Bay anchor off the Korean port of Yosu and begin shelling the dockyard facilities of the Communist base. On the same day the 2nd Bn PPCLI was formed.