4 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets

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//4 Wing Annual Award Recipients 2024 // At the recent 4 Wing Annual Parade, we had the privilege of recognizing the outstanding achievements and commitment of our cadets and staff. These awards reflect the highest standards of leadership, proficiency, and dedication within the Australian Air Force Cadets. A heartfelt congratulations to this year’s award recipients: ✨ Officer Commanding Bronze Commendation LACW(AAFC) Alannah Nix 🏆 Patron’s Award FLTLT(AAFC) Jennie Brady 🏆 Most Efficient Squadron 408SQN 🏆 Most Proficient Instructor LACW(AAFC) Charlotte O’Sullivan – 403SQN 🏅 Junior Cadet of the Year CDT Lelia Muehlebach 🏅 Cadet NCO of the Year CSGT Anja Bartels 🏅 Senior Cadet of the Year CUO Paddy Sharp 🏆 4WG Shooting Competition 2024 412 Squadron 🏅 4WG Top Shot 2024 CFSGT Ethan Porter – 412SQN 🏆 Crickmore Cup Drill Competition Winner: 408SQN Runner-Up: 412SQN 🏅 Best NCO in Charge of a Drill Team CSGT Felix Liandouw 🏅 Safety Initiative Award 402SQN 🏅 Most Proficient Cadet in Aerial Activities CWOFF Angel Simpson-Braden 🏅 CRG Operation Clean Routine 2024 406SQN We are incredibly proud of all the recipients, whose achievements exemplify the core values of discipline, leadership, and excellence within our Wing. Congratulations again to all involved – your commitment to service sets a standard for others to aspire to. #LeadershipInAction #AirForceCadets #4Wing #ExcellenceInService #FutureLeaders #AnnualParade2024 #Volunteers #cadets #Annualawards #AAFC Australian Air Force Cadets

🎉 Flying Fit 2024 – THANK YOU! 🎉 WOW! We set out to raise $25,000 for the Starlight Children's Foundation Australia, and thanks to the incredible efforts of our cadets, staff, families, and supporters, we’ve blown past that goal—raising an astounding $28,000 (with the final tally still to come)! This is the most money we have ever raised, GO TEAM !! A special shoutout to our Top Fundraising Squadrons: 🥇 424 Squadron – $7,648 🥈 430 Squadron – $4,319 🥉 403 Squadron – $3,963 And our Top Individual Fundraisers: 🥇 Debbie Bass – $3,418 🥈 Troy Ashton – $1,705 🥉 Oscar Pereira – $1,212 (also our Highest Cadet Fundraiser!) To everyone who participated, fundraised, donated, or cheered us on—THANK YOU! Your dedication has made a huge impact on the lives of sick kids, and we couldn’t be prouder of our Flying Fit community. Stay tuned for the final fundraising total and flying fit wrap up for 2024, Let’s continue soaring to new heights together! #FlyingFit #StarlightFoundation #YouthInAction #cadetlife #AAFC #4Wing #communityservice #service #excellence

Welldone to all cadets and staff who participated in this year's National Field Craft Competition, we are all so proud of your amazing efforts and dedication! A Huge congratulations to this year's winners from 2WING, we look forward to seeing you all again in 2025. #Youthdevelopment #fieldcraft #skillsdevelopment #ExcersieGreenEagle #AAFC

 //World Mental Health Day 10.10.24 // This World Mental Health Day, we're celebrating the power of meaningful connections. Whether it’s a connection to your loved ones, community, colleagues, or even to yourself, these relationships are vital for maintaining good mental health. At 4 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets, we are committed to fostering mental health and wellbeing. We can proudly say that all of our volunteers and staff undergo yearly Youth Mental Health Awareness Training and have regular opportunities to complete accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid Training. We believe in creating a safe environment where anyone can have a conversation and feel supported, because Mental Health Matters. We want all of our youth and volunteer to know that If you ever need support, don’t hesitate to reach out to a friend, staff member, or a trusted peer. You are not alone, and mental health resources are always available when needed. Let’s prioritize our connections, uplift each other, and ensure mental health is at the heart of everything we do.    #WorldMentalHealthDay #4WingCares #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #AAFC #WMHD24

🌟 Exciting Opportunities for current 4WG Members to Lead, Grow, and Make a Difference! 🌟 At 4 Wing, our volunteer staff members have access to incredible opportunities to grow, take on new challenges, and develop valuable skills. Right now, we have key vacancies open for our current members: 🔹 Regional Executive Instructor. Step into leadership and inspire others while stretching your skills. 📅 Applications close: 18 October 🔹 Public Affairs & Communications Officer - VIP & Traditional Stakeholder Coordinator. Hone your skills in VIP communications and stakeholder management. 📅 Applications close: 15 October 🔹 Public Affairs & Communications Officer - Civilian & Industry Stakeholder Coordinator. Enhance your experience in community engagement and event planning. 📅 Applications close: 15 October 🔗 Current members read full position descriptions and apply for the above positions through the 4WG Portal - Current vacancies in CEA. Not a member yet? Join us as a volunteer staff member and unlock opportunities to upskill, explore new roles, and develop leadership abilities! We're actively looking for new adult volunteers across Victoria who are passionate about youth development, aviation, and leadership. 👉 Interested in joining? Follow the link to start your journey and discover how volunteering with the AAFC can open doors to opportunities like these. https://lnkd.in/gQs26THx #JoinAAFC #Leadership #Volunteer #Opportunities #4Wing #YouthDevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #Service #Excellence #Leadership

🚨 Update: We’ve Raised $10,825 for Starlight Children's Foundation Australia – Let’s Keep Going! 🚨 With just over a week to go until our annual Flying Fit 5K Run/Walk, we’re excited to announce that so far we’ve raised an incredible $10,825 for the Starlight Children’s Foundation! 🎉 But we’re not stopping there – we are committed to reaching our goal of $25,000, and we need your support to get us across the finish line! Every donation helps brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families, and together, we can make a huge impact. Our cadets and staff have been training hard, embodying our core values of Service, Courage, Integrity, Excellence, and Respect every step of the way. Now, we’re asking our community to dig deep and help us push towards our goal. 💜 Donate today via the link and join us in making a difference. Let’s rally together for these kids – we know we can do it! 💜 https://lnkd.in/gPpEYMWG #FundraisingUpdate #FlyingFit2024 #StarlightChildrensFoundation #CadetsInAction #CommunitySupport #ServiceAboveSelf #4Wing Australian Air Force Cadets

Thankyou Justin Le Guen JP for dedication and support of 410SQN !

// Celebrating our volunteers // This week, we celebrate FLTLT(AAFC) Bree Neve's 20th year serving our Cadets, Staff and the Community. Bree joined the Australian Air Force Cadets as a uniformed staff member in 2004, having previously been a Cadet for 7 years. She has held roles at 418 SQN Tyabb, 406 SQN Frankston, as the Duke of Ed Coordinator for 4WG, helped to revamp the 4WG Drill Competition and she is currently serving as the Commanding Officer of 406 SQN Frankston. Well done Bree! and thankyou for your dedication and service. #youthdevelopment #volunteers #leadership #dedication #service #AAFC

Congratulations to our 4 WING team for taking out the win at the Australian Air Force Cadets National Rifle Competition 2024 !