Registration for the Jr FTX is Closed. FTX Information PDF below – Includes Kit List. If you can not access the Information package below please email Capt Hutchinson julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca and a copy will be emailed to you.
FTX Location: CFB Gagetown – Travel is provided
Cadet Travel:
Depart Date: 29-May-2026
Dress: FTU
Bus Stop: HMCS Brunswicker – 1 Navy Way, Saint John
Depart Time: 1830hrs (cadet must arrive no later thank 1815hrs)
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Return Date: 31-May-2026
Bus Stop: HMCS Brunswicker – 1 Navy Way, Saint John
Return Time: 1645hrs
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Cadets Registered for the Jr FTX 29-31 May-2026 are:
–SENIOR CADETS are asked to come in to work on Static Displays and Parade Positions to be fitted for white belts for ACR
SUNDAY 24-May-2026
–SENIOR CADETS with parade positions who can not Make Friday can come in Sunday from 1800-1930hrs
-BIATHLON PRACTICE 1800-2000hrs
–NO MODEL BUILDING
WEDNESDAY 27-May-2026 ANNUAL CEREMONIAL REVIEW
Dress: Blue Uniforms (C1) with medals
Cadets Arrive: 1800hrs
Parents Arrive & Seated: 1830hrs – Reserved Seating for Graduating Cadets Families and Dignitaries ONLY – please contact krista.straight@cadets.gc.ca for number of seats required
Reviewing Officer Arrives: 1900hrs
Up Coming Events:
29-31 May 2026 Junior FTX Weekend (Level 1’s & 2’s who signed up Only)- Please see Junior FTX Post
9-Jun-2026 Mess Dinner – Sign up will close Wednesday 27-May-2026
As of Last Friday, our “Chase the Ace” jackpot hit a whopping $14,734, and it’s still growing! With only 41 cards remaining, your chances of catching that elusive Ace of Spades and winning BIG are better than ever. Don’t miss out on this week’s draw. Get your tickets and support the incredible 161 C.K. Beveridge Air Cadet Squadron!
HOW TO BUY (It’s Easy!):
At the Barrack Green Armouries on Wednesday Night -2030-2100hrs – one of the Squadron Support Committee Members will have tickets at the front door. Cash
or Send an e-transfer to: ssc@161aircadets.ca
CRITICAL: Remember to include your Full Name & Phone Number in the e-transfer comments section so we can contact you when you win!
TICKET PRICES: 1 for $5 3 for $10 7 for $20
IMPORTANT TIMES FOR THIS FRIDAY: 12:00 PM (Noon): Sales Cut-off 7:30 PM: The Draw is held live at Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Let’s chase that ace together! Best of luck to everyone!
As we reach the end of our training year we ask that all cadets please attend out ACR practice this week and ACR next week. ACR – Annual Ceremonial Review is an End of the Year Parade where Parents & Family Members are invited to join us as we celebrate all of the accomplishments our squadron has acheived this year. What to expect:
-Formal Parade
-Cadet Awards
-Band Display
-Static Displays
-Refreshments – provided by parents – to help set up or provide a shareable snack(no nuts please) Please contact Wendy at ssc@161AirCadets.ca or text 506-644-8785
ACR Practice –WEDNESDAY –20-May-2026
Dress: Blue Uniforms – Dress shirt – no tie (C3B) – BRING TUNIC
Parents Arrive & Seated: 1830hrs – Reserved Seating for Graduating Cadets Families and Dignitaries ONLY – please contact krista.straight@cadets.gc.ca for number of seats required
Annual Ceremonial Review(ACR) – 27-May-2026 – This is our final Parade – All Cadets – Manditory -Parents, Guardians, Family & Friends are invited – more details TBA
MESS DINNER – 9-Jun-2026 (69 Branch Legion) Please sign up by emailing Capt Hutchinson at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca – A military mess dinner is a formal event that builds camaraderie across ranks. It follows strict traditions, including formal dress, a head table, toasts to the King, and protocols led by the President of the Mess Committee (PMC). Open to all cadets. The meal will be Garden Salad, Roast Beef with Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables & Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream – Cadets can request no meat on the plate for the vegetarian option. This can be requested at the Mess Dinner.
Level 1 & 2 FTX – 29 – 31 May 2026 Sign Up now CLOSED
Provincial Biathlon Competition – FSgt Vissamsetty, Sgt Perry & FCpl Cassidy who will be representing 161 at Biathlon Provincials June 5 – 7, 2026
Ridgewood Veterns Walk – 6-Jun-2026 – We need 10 cadets who will volunteer to assist with activities during the event. Time: 0800-1300hrs – Please sign up by emailing Capt Hutchinson at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca
Airshow – 29 – 30 Aug 2026 Sign Up now available – Please sign up by emailing Capt Hutchinson at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca
Annual Ceremonial Review(ACR) – 27-May-2026 – This is our final Parade – All Cadets – Manditory
End of year Mess Dinner – 9-Jun-2026 (69 Branch Legion) Please sign up by emailing Capt Hutchinson at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca – This will include some The meal will be Garden Salad, Roast Beef with Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables & Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream – Cadets can request no meat on the plate for the vegetarian option. This can be requested at the Mess Dinner.
Level 1 & 2 FTX – 29 – 31 May 2026 Sign Up now CLOSED
Ridgewood Veterns Walk – 6-Jun-2026 – We need 10 cadets who will volunteer to assist with activities during the event. Time: 0800-1300hrs – Please sign up by emailing Capt Hutchinson at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca
Airshow – 29 – 30 Aug 2026 Sign Up now available – Please sign up by emailing Capt Hutchinson at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca
As of Last Friday, our “Chase the Ace” jackpot just hit a whopping $11,835, and it’s still growing! With only 43 cards remaining, your chances of catching that elusive Ace of Spades and winning BIG are better than ever. Jackpot Expecting to Hit $13,000 this Friday! Don’t miss out on this week’s draw. Get your tickets and support the incredible 161 C.K. Beveridge Air Cadet Squadron!
TICKET PRICES: 1 for $5 3 for $10 7 for $20
HOW TO BUY (It’s Easy!):
At the Barrack Green Armouries on Wednesday Night -2030-2100hrs – one of the Squadron Support Committee Members will have tickets at the front door. Cash
or Send an e-transfer to: ssc@161aircadets.ca - Sales Cut-off Friday at 12:00 PM (Noon)
CRITICAL: Remember to include your Full Name & Phone Number in the e-transfer comments section so we can contact you when you win!
IMPORTANT TIMES FOR THIS FRIDAY: 12:00 PM (Noon): Sales Cut-off 7:30 PM: The Draw is held live at Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Let’s chase that ace together! Best of luck to everyone!
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