177 Army Cadet Unit - Nanango

18/04/2026

19/01/2026

We have had another past cadet join the Defence Force.

Wylie aged out of the cadet program last year and has officially joined the Australian Army going into ADFA (Australian Defence Force Academy) studying a Bachelor of Science. He attended his enlistment ceremony today and is now down at Canberra to commence his Defence Career.

13/12/2025

On December 6th, during our March Out and Dining In Night, we bid farewell to our esteemed Officer Commanding, CAPT(AAC) Jenni Wilson.

She has been an integral part of the unit for 11 years, initially engaging as a cadet parent and subsequently transitioning into a dedicated staff member role.

It is now time for her to entrust the responsibilities to the next generation of staff.

We extend our gratitude for her dedicated service to the unit throughout the years and wish her success in her future endeavors.

13/12/2025

On the 6th of December, we held our annual March Out and Dining In Night. This event marked a significant occasion in our calendar, bringing together cadets, staff, distinguished guests and families to celebrate the achievements and progress made throughout the year. The evening provided an opportunity to formally acknowledge the dedication and hard work of our cadets, as well as to foster camaraderie and esprit de corps within the unit.

We were honoured to host several esteemed guests at our March Out and Dining In Night. Amongst those in attendance was the SQLD BDE Commander, COL Arthur Tsamis who served as the Reviewing Officer for the evening. We also welcomed MAJ(AAC) Richard Cramp, the Commanding Officer of 14BN, who joined us to recognise the efforts and achievements of our cadets. In addition, representatives from the Nanango RSL Sub Branch, Peter and John, attending the event, underscoring the strong ties between our unit and the broader community. Their presence added to the significance of the occasion and was greatly appreciated by all involved.

The parade serves as a showcase of the skills and abilities that cadets have developed over the course of the year. It is an opportunity for cadets to demonstrate their proficiency, discipline and teamwork in front of their staff, distinguished guests and families. The event not only reflects the cadets' commitment to personal growth and improvement but also highlights the collective progress of the unit.

During the parade, cadets were formally recognised by their peers for their excellence. A number of awards were presented to acknowledge outstanding performance, dedication and leadership. These honours celebrate the achievements of individual cadets and reinforce the values of hard work and perseverance within the group.

The award recipients for this year were:
CDT Alannah Kuhn - Encouragement Award
CDT Sammy Cook - Recruit of the Year
CDTLCPL Tiffany Cook - Cadet of the Year
CDTCUO Naryan Hinchliff - NCO of the Year

We also handed out trophies to those who had reached the age of 18 this year and were finishing their cadet careers.Those Grace and Buddy trophies were given to:
CDTCUO Maggie Livett
CDTCUO Naryan Hinchliff
CDTWO1 Wylie Newton

We wish these 3 young adults all the best for their future endeavours.