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This Week at 161! 11-17 Sep 2025

11 Sep 25
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SUNDAY 14-SEP-2025 – Marksmanship 1800-2100hrs – Returning Marksmanship & Biathlon Cadets Only We are preparing for the Marksmanship Competition on 15-Nov-2025 We will let you know when Recreational Shooting starts up

Wednesday 17-Sep-2025 – Regular Training – New Cadets Welcome – Dress FTU’s -Time 1815-2115hrs

UPCOMING EVENTS

Advanced Leadership Weekend – TBA

21-SEP-2025 – Battle of Britain Parade Parents – This year, our Squadron is responsible for providing refreshments after the Battle of Britian parade.  We would like each cadet’s family to provide a plate of squares/cookies, sandwiches or fruit/veggie tray to share after the parade.    Further details about drop off will be provided closer to the parade.   If you can help or have any questions, please contact SSC@161AIRCADETS.CA

Virtual Music Theory Training – Band Members – 27-Sep, 12-Oct, 8-Nov, 7-Dec-2025 – Email Capt Hutchinson to sign up

3-Oct-2025 – Band Practice – Every Friday 1830-2100hrs – New Members welcome

4-5-Oct-2025 – Field Training Exercise – Overnight Survival Weekend – Email Capt Hutchinson to sign up& with any dietary restrictions

11-Oct-2025 – Gliding – Day trip to Miramichi, NB – Sign up not available yet

17-19 Oct-2025 – Tri-Service Field Training Exercise (optional) – Overnight Survival Weekend – Email Capt Hutchinson to sign up & with any dietary restrictions

24-26 Oct-2025 – Music Workshop – CTC Argonaut – Email Capt Hutchinson to sign up& with any dietary restrictions

25-26 Oct-2025 – Senior Cadet Leadership Weekend (level 4 & 5 only)– Email Capt Hutchinson to sign up& with any dietary restrictions

This Week at 161! 4-10 Sep-2025

04 Sep 25
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10-Sep-2025 Wednesday – Open House! – Returning Cadets arrive at 1815hrs dress FTUs – New Cadets – open house starts at 1845hrs

UPCOMING EVENTS

14-Sep-2025 Sunday – Marksmanship

17-Sep-2025 Wednesday – Regular Training

19-21 Sep 2025 – Advanced Leadership Weekend

21-SEP-2025 – Battle of Britain Parade

3-Oct-2025 – Band Practice – Every Friday 1830-2100hrs

4-5-Oct-2025 Field Training Exercise

11-Oct-2025 – Gliding – Miramichi, NB

24-26 Oct-2025 – Music Workshop – CTC Argonaut

25-26 Oct-2025 – Senior Cadet Leadership Weekend (level 4 & 5 only)

Senior Cadets

02 Sep 25
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Senior Cadets are cadets who are in Level 4 or higher.
If you are not sure whether you are in Level 4, please check the list below.

161 Update 2-Sep-2025

02 Sep 25
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3-SEP-2025 WEDNESDAY – LEVEL 4 & 5 CADETS ONLY – Planning for Open House 1815-2045hrs (Civillian Clothes)

10-SEP-2025 WEDNESDAY – OPEN HOUSE –RETURNING CADETS ARRIVE AT 1815HRS (FTU’s) –NEW CADETS – OPEN HOUSE BEGINS AT 1845HRS

17-Sep-2025 WEDNESDAY – Regular Training

19-21 Sep 2025 – Advanced Leadership Weekend

21-SEP-2025 – Battle of Britain Parade

3-Oct-2025 – Band Practice – Every Friday 1830-2100hrs

4-5-Oct-2025 Field Training Exercise

11-Oct-2025 – Gliding – Miramichi, NB

24-26 Oct-2025 – Music Workshop – CTC Argonaut

25-26 Oct-2025 – Senior Cadet Leadership Weekend (level 4 & 5 only)

161 Update 20-Aug-2025

20 Aug 25
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Upcoming Events:

3-Sep-2025 – Level 4 & 5 cadets ONLY! Planning for Open House 1815-2045hrs (Civillian Clothes)

10-Sep-2025 – Open House – All Cadets (FTU’s) arrive at 1815hrs (set up for Open House) – NEW CADETS WELCOME! – Open House starts at 1845hrs Pre-Register your new cadet then join us at the Open House! https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cadets/join-us.html

14-Sep-2025 – Battle of Britain Parade

17-Sep-2025 – Regular Training

19-21 Sep 2025 – Advanced Leadership Weekend

3-Oct-2025 – Band Practice – Every Friday 1830-2100hrs

11-Oct-2025 – Gliding – Miramichi, NB

Oct-2025 Date TBA – Multi-Unit Field Training Exercise (FTX)

24-26 Oct-2025 – Music Workshop – CTC Argonaut

25-26 Oct-2025 – Senior Cadet Leadership Weekend (level 4 & 5 only)

Cadet leaving for Summer Training on 6-Jul-2025

03 Jul 25
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Cadets leaving for Summer Training on 6-Jul-2025

-Your travel arrangements have been emailed to your parents with the drop off location & time

-Please read through the Joining Instructions – print & fill out the necessary forms INCLUDING the financial form

-Dress for travelling to CSTC is C3C which is Blue uniforms including wedge, tunic, pants, boots and dark blue t-shirt

Squadron Clothing Store

27 Jun 25
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Squadron Clothing Store – click the link to purchase your very own 161 Swag!

Update – 2025 Air Show – Summerside PEI

26 Jun 25
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We have been given a last minute opportunity to attend the 2025 Air Show Atlantic.

ALL SPOTS ARE FILLED!!

CADETS MUST SIGN UP FOR THIS ACTIVITY – ONLY CADETS LISTED BELOW WILL BE ATTENDING

When: 28-Jun-2025 – Saturday

Drop Off: 0630hrsSimonds High School 1490 Hickey Rd, Saint John – the bus leaves at 0700hrs and will NOT wait for you

Dress: FTU’s

Pick Up: 2100hrs Simonds High School

Lunch: Cadets are to bring a lunch, snacks & drinks.

Bring Sunscreen & Water

Supper: Will be provided

Cadets can also bring some money as there will be vendors to purchase from.

FCpl MacCready

Cdt MacCready

2025 Air Show Atlantic 28-Jun-2025

24 Jun 25
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We have been given a last minute opportunity to attend the 2025 Air Show Atlantic. We have 15 spots available. SIGN UP BY EMAILING CAPT HUTCHINSON- JULIA.HUTCHINSON@CADETS.GC.CA

When: 28-Jun-2025 – Saturday

Dress: FTU’s

Drop Off: Simonds High School – time will be provided soon. we expect an early drop off where this is a day trip to Summerside, PEI

Lunch: Cadets are to bring a lunch, snacks & drinks.

Bring Sunscreen & Water

Supper: Will be provided

Cadets can also bring some money as there will be vendors to purchase from.

**Band Reminder**Theory Testing

18 Jun 25
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**Band Reminder** Theory Testing

Wednesday 18-Jun-2025

1830 to approx. 2030hrs – cadets can leave as soon as they are done.

Dress civillian clothes