Cadet Sergeant Helen Baker and Cadet Corporal Callan Tayler try out the archery activity  
Pete Riches, from Nanango, with “Trooper Jones” … Pete is a member of the Qld Mounted Infantry Light Horse re-enactment troop

June 2, 2014

The grounds at Nanango State High School were invaded on Saturday by an army of khaki-clad and camouflaged youngsters, all having the time of their lives.

The 177 Australian Cadet Unit Nanango held its annual Expo at the school.

There were historic displays, a parade and lots of activities, including archery, a blindfold maze, obstacle course and command post display.

About 80 cadets took part in the activities.

Captain (AAC) Liane Kerr said it had been a very good day.

She thanked the parents of the cadets and the officers from the other cadet units present for their assistance, as well as the Light Horse re-enactment troop.

The cadets are open to girls and boys aged between 12½ and 18.

They learn practical skills from qualified staff as well as the Army values of teamwork, initiative and moral courage.

For more information, phone Captain Kerr on 0448-840-751.

[UPDATED with corrections. An earlier version referred to the 123 ACU Nanango]

Some of the 177 Australian Cadet Unit Nanango on parade
Vietnam veteran Rick Bolton, who inspected the parade, with Nanango RSL president Bert Stevens, Captain (AAC) Liane Kerr, and veterans Ray Forster, Jim Muller and Peter Gurney 
Reliving the past … Keith York, Lachlan York and Alex Norgrove, from Murrumba Downs, were wearing some historic Aussie uniforms, from left,  World War I 9th Battalion, Vietnam-era infantry, World War I 15th Battalion;  Lachlan and Alex are both members of the 126 Australian Cadet Unit   

  

 

2 Responses to "Army Cadets Target Recruits"

  2. Thank you, Liane. We have updated the article and updated the unit’s listing in our Business Directory.

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