The 67th Annual Ceremonial Review was held for local air cadets on May 31, and for the first time at their new location at the Leamington Fairgrounds.
The squadron is made up of 30 cadets ranging in age from 12 to 18 years and were put through a formal inspection by a reviewing party led by Reg Major of Branch 201 of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Nine squadron awards were handed out with Flight Sergeant Briana Pouget receiving recognition for her wins in multiple categories: Top Overall Cadet, Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence, Top Senior Non-Commissioned Officer, Top Marksman and Top Level 4 Cadet.
Sergeant Ethan Leblanc was recognized as the Top Junior Non-Commissioned Officer, Leading Air Cadet Matthew Lowe was the Top Level 1 Cadet, Corporal Mathis Quiring was the Top Level 2 Cadet, and Flight Corporal Corbin Azzopardi was the Top Level 3 Cadet.
Rounding out the awards was Leading Air Cadet Alina Pelling winning the Chad Griffin Memorial Award and Leading Air Cadet Bladyslav Drehval receiving the award as the Most Improved Cadet.
Congratulatory speeches were delivered by Member of Parliament Dave Epp, Member of Parliament Chris Lewis, Captain Garnet Eskritt and President of the Sponsoring Committee Jonathan Azzopardi, who all commended the cadets on their efforts and accomplishments over the past year.
The squadron’s new home has been functional since February of this year, but still needs substantial renovations to call it a complete build. Those that wish to see the finishing touches put on the cadet’s new building are encouraged to contact Jonathan Azzopardi of the Sponsoring Committee about donation inquiries.
Reviewing Officer Reg Major presented Flight Sergeant Briana Pouget with the Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence. Flight Sergeant Pouget received five awards at this year’s ceremonial review.
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Sergeant Ethan Leblanc is pictured receiving the award as the Top Junior Non-Commissioned Officer from Essex Member of Parliament Chris Lewis.
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Leading Air Cadet Bladyslav Drehval is pictured receiving the Most Improved Cadet award from Chatham-Kent–Leamington Member of Parliament Dave Epp.
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