On May 27, Moose Mountain Squadron 723 of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets hosted their 51st Annual Inspection.
This year the reviewing officer was Mr. Pete Garton, a retired Major, and active Air Cadet League Representative in Saskatchewan.
Garton was very impressed with the squadron who were dressed impeccably, with not a button missed Garton said.
"Tonight was a very good parade!" Garton exclaimed.
The members are said to have come a long way since the beginning of the year, which was evident in their squadron parade drills. Working as a cohesive unit it was a pleasure to watch as they followed instruction from their drill commanders.
"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, Cultural Events," writes the Squadron. "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."
This year a number of cadets were chosen to attend summer camps from general training to basic survival, while Mikayala Linklater was chosen for the Oshkosh Trip which is a nationally selected camp.
Awards were also given out to cadets for attendance, being the top cadet in their number of years as a cadet, and the Legion long service awards. A surprise, for the Capt. Walter White, Ocdt. Derek Heunison, Lt. Tracy Akins, and C.I. Sandra White, was the presentation of Commanding Officer Plaques given by the cadets as a way to show their appreciation for all that the commanding officers do.
Also happy to be in attendance was MLA Dan D'Autremont, who has ties to Air Cadets having been a member in his younger years.
Introduced as an example of what Air Cadet training can help you accomplish the cadets were reminded that anything is possible if they commit to their dreams.
"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," writes the Squadron.
Air Cadets encourages the development of youth into community minded individuals, while producing youth with strong morals who are team oriented.
They are able to accomplish this through many fun activities, however, such as a turkey shoot; a fall campout at Saskairie; tours of the Regina Legislature, the airport, and the RCMP; curling competitions; a winter survival day at Saskairie; the Spring Mudroller.
"Air Cadets aids in developing knowledge of Canadian history and democracy," the Royal Canadian Air Cadets explains. "The cadet program focuses on social development, decision-making and leadership. As cadets acquire skills and knowledge, they pass it along to younger cadets."
Though the Moose Mountain Squadron has finished its 51st year they will again be starting this September and are always welcoming new cadets.
