Newsletter 18.07.17.compressed
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Combined Cadet Force Dining In and Awards Afternoon<br />
Cadets celebrate their achievements at the CCF's Dining In and Awards Afternoon.<br />
Dining In is a military tradition where members of a unit come together to have a formal meal, these functions are<br />
held regularly still in the military and act as a way to strengthen bonds between Officers or Warrant Officers/NCOs<br />
respectively.<br />
We used our Dining-In to celebrate everything we have achieved and taken part in as a contingent since September<br />
which has included; 36 flying places, 4 advanced classifications, 16 intermediate classifications and 24 basic (part 1)<br />
classifications achieved by cadets, 24 Heartstart passes, 52 cadets completed the first part of Youth First Aid<br />
qualification, 23 cadets complete Blue Badge Leadership programme, visits to RAF Cosford, Inskip, Altcar and<br />
Cranwell, placing in the Air Squadron Trophy competition and achieving 1st place in the fitness competition.<br />
We also looked ahead at what the CCF has to offer next year including; Fieldcraft/shooting week at Nesscliff,<br />
Adventure Training week at Easter, and an expedition on the West Highlands Way next Summer in addition to RAF<br />
station visits, and an Annual Camp hosted by the RAF (dates to be confirmed).<br />
The Dining In was an opportunity for us to say goodbye to Wing Commander Archibald who has been with the CCF<br />
since it started almost 4 years ago and has been instrumental in shaping the unit to be as successful as it is today.<br />
We would like to say thank you and wish you the best of luck in your new endeavors.<br />
We also say goodbye and wish to thank Pilot Officer Coase who has also been with us from the start and delivered<br />
cadet syllabus qualifications and training since the CCF stepped up. Thank you, and best of luck in your new career.