More than 1100 cadets and staff from regions including Albury, Swan Hill, Warrnambool and East Sale took part in the Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) 4 Wing Annual Parade and Careers Expo at RAAF Base Point Cook, Victoria in October.
Officer Commanding 4 Wing, Wing Commander AAFC Kylie Walker, said the parade and expo were the highlight of the cadets’ calendar.
“It’s a significant event where all cadets and staff within the wing come together, showcasing our achievements, teamwork, and exploring various career and industry opportunities,” Wing Commander Walker said.
“It serves as a celebratory showcase of all 26 squadrons within 4 Wing AAFC Victoria, unifying the cadets under one banner and emphasising our collective strength.
“The event offers an exceptional opportunity to bring the entire wing together in a spirit of camaraderie, fostering a sense of unity and collaboration that extends beyond individual squadrons.”
403 AAFC Squadron Cadet Under Officer Ace Simpson-Braden, who plans to one day join Air Force as aircraft armament technician, described his participation in the parade as an “honour and privilege”.
“The parade this year was amazing. There were so many cadets on the parade ground as well as countless amounts of family and friends,” Cadet Under Officer Simpson-Braden said.
“It was really inspiring how so much of the youth can rally together to put on an amazing display of drill for the AAFC.
“I was very proud and honoured to be out the front of my squadron as their Flight Commander for the parade and being able to see all the families’ faces light up when they saw their child in uniform on such a large parade.”
Director General Cadets – Air Force Air Commodore Craig Heap was the parade reviewing officer, and the day concluded with a raft of wing award presentations.
