Commanding Officer's Corner

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Where did the time go?...

As we near the month of December, I'm certain that everyone can relate when I say...

WHERE DID THE FALL GO??

All things considered, we have been quite busy. We have given more of the Squadron Operations over to the NCO Cadre, having them concentrate on routine communications, attendance and inspections. We have also moved all Flight Sergeants and Warrant Officers over to full time instructional duties.

We have also said goodbye to some familiar faces. Timothy Brook's has transferred to another cadet unit to be closer to home, his new job and his family. Jeffery Brook's has just recently accepted a job offer as a Supply Technician with the Regular Force. At the same time, we welcomed some new faces to the staff full time. Corporal Nicole Sanderson joins us from CFS Leitrim, bringing her skills as a full time instructor to assist in the training department. Elizabeth Cowie, who many of you recognize as our Band Officer, has accepted the position of Administration Officer, and Mason Magill has been working as the Assistant Supply Officer. Expect to see both of these individuals as brand new Officer Cadets in the near future.

We have also done some staff shuffling, allowing for Second Lieutenant Nathalie Brunette to take over the at times overwhelming task of Training Officer. Filling out the section heads is Second Lieutenant Andre Deblois, without whom there would be quite a few under-dressed cadets in our midst.

The Squadron has attended or participated in a number of events to date, including:

• Fall Gliding
• Power Flying
• The Battle of Britain Parade
• The Chief of the Air Staff Change of Command
• Fall Tag Days
• Fall Bush Weekend
• Poppy Sales
• Vars Remembrance Day Parade
• Russell Remembrance Day Parade

This has been quite a busy fall, and I'm sure that everyone will be happy to move into a slightly reduced workload as we prepare for our winter stand down. However, don't get too relaxed, as there are a number of activities going on for our winter/spring session, not the least of which are Summer Training Opportunities.

I do hope that this fall has been as exciting and rewarding for all of you as it has been for me. I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your support in the Squadron's activities and initiatives this past fall. I look forward to serving with each and every one of you in the months and years to come.

Sincerely,

Nathan James
Captain
Commanding Officer
5 Cyclone Squadron