208 Army Cadet Unit - Port Macquarie

08/06/2026

Congratulations to our Commander, Brigadier David McCammon DSM and Bar, on his appointment as a member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Military Division of the King's Birthday Honours list. Brigadier McCammon is recognised for his leadership as the Commander of 3 Brigade and the Australian Army Cadets.

07/06/2026

🇦🇺 HAPPY KING’S BIRTHDAY 🇦🇺

Today, we recognise and celebrate the official birthday of His Majesty King Charles III, King of Australia.

We reflect on the values of duty, service, leadership, and loyalty that have long been associated with military service to Crown and our Commonwealth, and the King’s personal commitment to youth development.

We wish all members of the Australian Army Cadets family and wider community a safe and enjoyable public holiday.

22/05/2026

Did you know that some universities recognise your cadet experience and Duke of Edinburgh awards boosting your chances of selection?

22/05/2026

19/05/2026

VOLUNTEERS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Behind every successful activity, field exercise, and leadership lesson is a team of dedicated volunteers giving their time, experience, and support to help shape the next generation of Army Cadets across Australia.

To all Army Cadet Staff (ACS) and Defence Approved Helpers (DAH) - thank you for your continued commitment, mentorship, and service.

Your efforts make a real difference every day.

If you are interested in becoming Army Cadet Staff or a Defence Approved Helper head to our website to find out more: https://www.armycadets.gov.au/volunteer/

16/05/2026

From the 15th - 17th of April, Cadets from the 208 Hastings Valley Army Cadet Unit, participated in Exercise Lost Patrol. The Cadets participated in a variety of lessons and activities that helped them hone their skills in the field, some of the activities included Navigation, Radio Communication, Camouflage and Concealment Patrolling and First Aid, They put these skills into practice for a search and rescue scenario.

Meanwhile our new recruits conducted their field phase of the recruit course learning basic field skills such as, creating and fixing shelters, basic first aid and Radio communications.

For many of these recurits it was their first camp which is a crucial stepping stone in their Cadet career.

We would love to give a huge thank you to the ACS who help run the Activities and keep everyone safe.

📸 SGT B Dang, WO2 M Kompara
✍️ LCPL C Pretty

13/05/2026

05/05/2026

April 26th 2026
Cadets from the 208ACU held an ANZAC ceremony at pozieres veterans retirement village for the veterans and their families who could not attend the dawn or main ANZAC day ceremonies on the 25th. The ceremony consisted of a catafalque party and a commemorative speech. A huges thanks from the veterans and their families and from the 208ACU for these Cadets.

✍️CDTLCPL C.Pretty 📷 CDT D.Cavanagh

25/04/2026