Supply – We are working as quick as possible to get every new cadet sized for their uniform. This year we have had a much larger group of new cadets and we are doing our best to get to everyone. Please be patient. Any uniform related questions can be sent to Capt Hutchinson at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca

**BRING A WATER BOTTLE TO ALL CADET ACTIVITIES – WATER REFILL STATIONS ARE AVAILABLE**

Friday 9-Oct-2026 – BAND PRACTICE – NEW CADETS WELCOME
-Time 1830-2100hrs
-Dress Civilian Clothes

Saturday 10-Oct-2026 – CADET 101 – ONLY CADETS WHO REGISTERED – Registration is CLOSED – Please click this link for more information and a list of registered cadets. https://161aircadets.ca/2026/10/08/cadet-101-10-oct-2026/

Wednesday 14-Oct-2026 – Regular Training
Time: 1810-2115hrs
Dress: FTU’s
Senior Cadets who have interviews – Blue Dress Uniform

Supply – Uniform Updates: https://161aircadets.ca/2026/10/08/supply-orders-updated-8-oct-2026/

Fundraising:
Chase the Ace is Back! Draw is every Friday at 7pm
Tickets are 1 for $5, 3 for $10 and 7 for $20
To purchase tickets:
-Etransfer to SSC@161AirCadets.ca – Deadline Friday at noon
-In person on Wednesday Nights from 2030-2100hrs
-In Person at Personal Auto & Tire – Deadline Friday at 0900hrs

Poppy Campaign – We should have the schedule soon – We will be looking for cadets to volunteer to sell poppies
Please stay tuned for the Poppy Schedule

Up Coming Events:

18-Oct-2026 – Marksmanship/ Biathlon Training begins & Model Building

24-25 Oct-2026 – Senior Cadet Weekend – Level 4 & 5 Cadets Only – sign up on the bulletin board (Deadline 14-Oct-2026)

28-Oct-2026 – Halloween Party with 527 – Barrack Green Armoury

6-8 Nov 2026 – Music Seminar – Argonaut CTC – to Sign Up Closed

11-Nov-2026 Remembrance Day Parade – Mandatory for All Cadets – Grand Bay-Westfield

22-Nov-2026 – Marksmanship Cadet Coach – Details TBD

5-Dec-2026 – Sea Dogs Hockey Game – Cadet Appreciation Night – Details TBD

Holiday Party – Details TBD

9-10 Jan 2027 – First Aid Training Level 4 & 5’s who DO NOT have a First Aid Qualification or are expired

23-Jan-2027 – Marksmanship Zones – Details TBD

12-14 Feb 2027 – Winter FTX – Argonaut CTC – Details TBD

For anyone who is interested in purchasing 161 Clothing or Swag, please click this link – https://161aircadets.entripyshops.com

Uniforms I have received:

Blue Dress Uniform:

Al Sheikh Zein, Adam
Ayoade, Favour
Boutilier, Sidney
Leger, River
Maxwell, Sophie
Nimetullaev, Mukhammed
Panchanko, Pavlo
Saad, Christy
Tymoshchuk, Samuil
Warner, EvaLynn
Zhy, Andy

Parka: Hubbard, Parkin

I will be looking for these cadets on Wednesday night to issue their uniform parts.
I am still waiting on a lot of Uniforms to come in.
I am working on getting at the 1st year cadets measured. Please be patient, I will get to everyone as quick as I can.

FIRST YEAR CADETS – Cadets who signed up are listed below.

Any questions please email Capt Hutchinson at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca

Cadets who signed up for Cadet 101 listed below

In partnership with 69 Branch Legion and friends….Chase the Ace is back!

Follow us on our Facebook page 161 Air Cadets SSC Chase the Ace

Tickets can be purchased:
-E-transfer to SSC@161AirCadets.ca

Air Crew Survival:

Sign up by emailing Capt Hutchinson at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca

Your plane just crashed…now what?

We will teach you:
-How to Build Shelters
-Different Types of Shelters
-Fire Starting
-Signals
-Water & Food Collection
-Navigation
-Survival Psychology
-How to Tie Knots

ALL CADETS

When: 3 & 4 Oct 2026

Where: Elmhurts Outdoors- 65 Ganong Rd, Erbs Cove, NB

Drop Off Time: 0830hrs – Saturday
Pick Up Time: 1500hrs – Sunday

Dress: FTU’s (Green Uniform – with Tilly or Toque) – If you do not have an FTU please wear appropriate clothing for the woods. Please see the kit list below – check the weather before packing – make sure you have enough warm clothes

Transportation NOT provided

Meals & Tents Provided – Some Sleeping Bags Available

SENIOR CADETS ONLY – LEVELS 4 & 5

FRIDAY 2-Oct-2026

Arrival Time: 1830hrs

Cadets Who Signed Up:

Ayoade, Favour
Boutilier, Sidney
Burry, Floyd
Carson, Cecile
Cassidy, Gus
DesRoche, Sadie
Dickeson, Julie
Engin, Declan
Feltmate, Dominic
Gildart, Lincoln
Hoyles, Oliver
Hutchinson, Colin
Ijaola, Joshua
Johnston, Addison
King, Joshua
Leger, River
MacCready, Alanna
MacCready, Amelia
Munn, Griffin
Nasir, Abduljabbar
Nimetullaev, Emir
Nimetullaev, Mukhammed
Odionye, Kenneth
Panchenko, Pavlo
Perry, Austin
Puranik, Preetham
Richard, Caleb
Robichaud, Vance
Sedore, Nehemiah
Sharma, Viann
Tymoshchuk, Samuil
Warner, EvaLynn

Reminder Tonight:

No Regular Training

–Supply is open from 1830-2000hrs to pick up uniforms that have been ordered in – to check if your order has arrived please visit https://161aircadets.ca/2026/09/29/supply-uniforms-orders/

-CV Josh Eldridge’s last night with 161 – Senior Cadets, Marksmanship & Biathlon Participants can come in to talk to CV Eldridge & Wish him well

–1915hrs Senior Cadets can come in to discuss training & FTX planning for this weekend with Capt Landry, Capt MacDonald & Capt Cameron

-Marksmanship & Biathlon meeting to discuss upcoming training

Today we pause Regular Training to remember Indigenous residential school survivors. We honour the children who never came home. We acknowledge the ongoing impacts of the residential school system.

Reminder:

-Supply is open from 1830-2000hrs to pick up uniforms that have been ordered in – to check if your order has arrived please visit https://161aircadets.ca/2026/09/29/supply-uniforms-orders/

-CV Josh Eldridge’s last night with 161 – Senior Cadets, Marksmanship & Biathlon Participants can come in to talk to CV Eldridge & Wish him well

–Senior Cadets can come in to discuss training & FTX planning for this weekend with Capt Landry, Capt MacDonald & Capt Cameron

-Marksmanship & Biathlon meeting to discuss upcoming training

I HAVE RECEIVED Uniform parts for:

-Dileep, Adit
-Giwa, Rachael
-Cassidy, Gus
-Richard, Caleb
-MacCready, Alanna
-MacCready, Ameilia
-Dickeson, Julie
-Perry, Austin

I will be in SupplyWednesday Sept 30th from 1900-2000hrs for pick up only.

As soon as your uniform order has arrived I will contact you.
I HAVE ORDERED Uniforms for:

Gaur, Sarnash
Adams, Bennet
Tait, Kaydn
Davidov, Netanel
Tymoshchuk, Sam
Panchanko, Pavlo
Nimetullaiew, Mukhammod
Zhu, Andy
Leger, River
Zein, Adam
Mgbere, Osara
Mgbere, Emily
Ayoade, Favour
Warner, Emily
Saad, Christy
Boutilier, Sidney
Maxwell, Sophie
Patel, Aanshi
Hubbard, Parkin

I will be measuring the remaining 1st year cadets on Wednesday 7-Oct-2026

Cadet 101 is a crash course on how to be a cadet. Open to any 1st year cadet who has joined from March 2026-Present
To attend – All cadets must be registered with a cadet unit, handed in all necessary documents, and if applicable the Detailed Health Questionnaire and/or Food Sensitivity Form must be processed by the Medical Liaison Officer.

After cadet registration, if you answered yes to any medical question, you would receive a Detailed Health Questionnaire. It must be completed before attending activities outside regular training night.

Cadets will work on team building and learn basic drill movements, along with uniform parts/care and elemental ranks.

If you are interested in signing up your cadet for Cadet 101 – Deadline is 2-Oct-2026 – please email Capt Hutchinson – julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca

Currently the following cadets have signed up:

Nimetullaev, Emir
Nimetullaev, Mukhammed
DesRoche, Sadie
Saad, Christy
Maxwell, Sophie
Nasir, Abduljabbar
Braun, Noah
Ayoade, Favour

There are a few cadets who signed up BUT your registration is not complete or you are missing documents therefore
WE CANNOT register you for any activities. If your name isn’t listed above – you cannot attend this activity.

Deadline – Contact Capt Hutchinson by 1700hrs today – Friday to grab one of the last spots on the bus to go gliding tomorrow
julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca

Click the link below for more information

GLIDING – 26-SEP-2026 – ONLY CADETS WHO ARE LISTED BELOW