Australian Army Cadets
Army Cadets across Australia relished the opportunity to return to the support of community Anzac Day commemorations on 25 April 2022.
Many Army Cadets had attended personal commemorations in their driveways or other locations in 2020 and there had been a limited participation in community ceremonies in 2021. However last month Australian Army Cadets (AAC) could fully support activities across the nation with only minor restrictions, for the first time in three years.
For most Australian towns, particularly in the regions, Army Cadets provide the only direct link between the community and the ADF. Over 9300 Army Cadets and Adult Cadet Staff supported community commemorations for ANZAC Day 2022.
From mounting catafalque parties to carrying RSL banners, providing musical support or helping ageing veterans, Army Cadets participated in a total of 337 Anzac Day activities in every State and Territory of Australia.
Commander AAC Brigadier Ben Slaughter, who with RSM AAC, Warrant Officer Class 1 David Rowe, attended the Anzac Day Service in Geelong with cadets from 32 Army Cadet Unit (ACU), said that Anzac Day is an important part of the Army Cadet Calendar. “Our cadets are very proud to represent Army and honour Defence members who have sacrificed much serving our nation,” he said.
Image caption: 1. Cadet Corporals Cody Munday, 71 ACU (left) and Caitlin Dempsey-Haala, 70 ACU and Cadet Brandon Erkelens, 71 ACU, form the flag party for the 2022 Anzac Day Parade in Darwin, Northern Territory.
Tue, 31 May 2022 15:22:12 GMT