The 723 Moose Mountain Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron held their 54th annual inspection Monday, June 5 in Carlyle. This year's guest of honour and Reviewing Oficer was Kevin Hengen, Superintendent of Schools, East for the Souheast Cornerstone School Division. Also in attendance was Pete Garten, Air Cadet League representative.
This year, the members of 723 Squadron have participated in the following training activities, in addition to their regular weekly drills and skill attainment sessions: spring and fall campouts at Little Kenosee, tours of Government House, the IMAX Theatre and the RCMP Depot in Regina, Aviation Day in Oxbow, the Yorkton biathalon, Remembrance Day services, a six-day trip to Ottawa and Montreal, Operation Fire in Oxbow, Estevan's Tri-Squadron Sports Day, a senior canoe campout at Kenosee Lake, and gliding instruction in Brandon.
Lieutenant Derek Huenison said, “This squadron through its officers, civilian instructors, parents, and various other volunteers, have worked hard over the years to offer our young adults opportunities in leadership, citizenship, technical training, flying, gliding, sports and cultural events. The cadets-through hard work and dedication-can accomplish anything they set their minds to. The skills of self-discipline, motivation, confidence, and awareness that the cadets learn will improve their lives at home, in school and in their communities.”
“And cadets,” added Huenison. “As you leave here tonight, take time to reflect on your accomplishments.”
This year's 2015-2016 Cadet Awards are:
Top Cadet Trophies: Level I, LAC Jamie Hill; Level II, Fcpl Tucker Sharp; Level III, Sgt Nicholas Huenison; Level IV, Fsgt Brandon Walter; Level V, WO2 Parker Weatherald.
Area Directors Trophy: WO2 Michala Linklater
Officers Choice Award: Fcpl Tucker Sharp
Esprit De Corps: Fcpl Vincent Shackleton and Fcpl Kendra Ross
Cadet Parade Commander ACR Trophy: WO1 Gavin Walter
Most Improved: Level I LAC Audrey Barath; Level II Fcpl Kendra Ross; Level III Sgt Jacob Hinz; Level IV Fsgt Jessica Hamilton; Level V WO2 Tanner Dufresne
Leadership Award: WO1 Gavin Walter
Outstanding Drill: Sgt Jacob Hinz
Biathalon Team: Sgt Nicholas Huenison, Sgt Jacob Hinz, Fcpl Tucker Sharp
Attendance Awards: Level 1: LAC Audrey Barath, LAC J'Naya Cunningham, LAC Tatum Ross, LAC Jamie Hill, LAC Elizabeth McWhan; Level 2: Fcpl Brayden Hill, Fcpl Dareeion Knockaert, Fcpl Kendra Ross, Fcpl Vincent Shackleton, Fcpl Tucker Sharp, Fcpl Daniel Shirley; Level 3: Sgt Jacob Hinz; Level 4: Fsgt Brandon Walter, Fsgt Jessica Hamilton; Level 5: WO2 Tanner Dufresne, WO2 Parker Weatherald; Level 6: WO1 Gavin Walter
