Monthly Archives:June 2022

Change of Command 2022

30 Jun 22
Capt Cameron
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Today marked Captain Robert Meunier’s last day as Commanding Officer for our unit.

On behalf of the officers, staff, volunteers, sponsors and of course the cadets, We would like to thank Capt. Meunier for 4 years of great leadership, building the squadron, encouraging fun, learning and personal development. We wish you a good transition into your new role as Commanding Officer of 1691 R.C.A.C.S. Bravo Zulu Sir.

With this change of command, we welcome Captain Leigh Cameron as our new CO. Below is his biography.


Captain Leigh Cameron has served with 161 Air Cadet Squadron in a variety of roles over the past 9 years, including training officer and deputy commanding officer. He began his career as a cadet in 1991 with 299 Yarmouth Lions in Yarmouth NS, graduating in 1998 as Warrant Officer Second Class, having completed both the glider pilot course and flying scholarship course. Captain Cameron moved to Saint John after graduation and started volunteering with 161 Air Cadets as a civilian instructor for 3 years, before leaving to pursue work opportunities.

In 2013, Captain Cameron was recruited back to 161 CK Beveridge Squadron to assist with the flying training portion of the program. Captain Cameron joined the CIC in 2014 and has held the positions of instructor, ground school instructor, assistant training officer, training officer and deputy commanding officer.

In civilian life, Captain Cameron has a successful career in information technology. He also volunteers with Civil Air Search and Rescue Association and spends his free time tinkering with and flying his 1946 Erco Ercoupe. He and his wife Tanya live in Grand Bay-Westfield and are proud parents to one daughter Zoey and one son Calum.

Training Year Complete

13 Jun 22
Capt J Hutchinson
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Last Saturday marked the final training day for this year. We look forward to seeing everyone in the fall, along with some new faces. Lt Straight will be in contact with cadets conserning cadet summer training camps.

2022-2023

First night back: Wednesday 7-Sep-2022 – 1815-2115hrs

Possible things to look forward to in the fall:

-Battle of Britain Parade

-Senior Cadet Weekend

-Famil Flying

-FTX (Overnight)

-Rememberance Day Parade

-Marksmanship

-Band

-Drill Team

-Sports Competition

-Banquets

-Halloween Party

-Holiday Party

-and so much more….

UPDATE

08 Jun 22
Capt J Hutchinson
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Regular Training is completed for this year

Field Training Exercise Saturday 11-Jun-2022 Details Below

Please bring a mask to the FTX

Any Questions please contact Lt Hutchinson at julia.d.hutch@gmail.com or on the 161 Sqn Facebook Messenger

FIELD TRAINING EXERCISE 11-JUN-2022

06 Jun 22
Capt J Hutchinson
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LETS GET OUTSIDE AND HAVE SOME FUN!

ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL LT HUTCHINSON AT JULIA.D.HUTCH@GMAIL.COM OR SEND A MESSAGE THROUGH THE 161 SQN FACEBOOK PAGE

PLEASE WEAR A PLAIN CIVILIAN BALL CAP (NO INAPPROPRIATE BALL CAPS)