659 Brock Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron

10/03/2026

Nothing is Impossible!

One has travelled through space, and one is scheduled for takeoff on October 1. What do they have in common? Along with a shared passion for science and exploration, they were both air cadets, Royal Military College of Canada graduates, and pilots in the CAF before joining the Canadian Space Program!

Colonel Joshua Kutryk (left) will be the next Canadian to fly to the International Space Station as a member of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13. The mission will last approximately six months. While in space, Colonel Kutryk will conduct scientific experiments and test new technologies.

Photo 📷: Canadian Space Agency

10/03/2026

Crew-13 astronauts, including ...

They've arrived! With the Dragon spacecraft hatch open and all safety procedures complete, the Crew-13 have astronauts floated onto the space station.

10/03/2026

Congratulations to these two cadets that each received a Challenge Coin from the Sunderland Legion for their participation in last year's Santa Claus Parade.

What is a Challenge Coin?

Canadian military challenge coins are deeply rooted tokens of pride, service, and camaraderie used across the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). While historically viewed as an "Americanism," the practice expanded significantly within the Canadian military under General Rick Hillier in the early 2000s, as Canadian units began interacting more closely with the United States military. However, the tradition dates even further back, notably with the Canadian Airborne Regiment adopting a coin in 1974.
Today, they are used by individual units, commands, and schools for both presentation and recognition purposes.

These rare, limited issue coins are a token of appreciation to our cadets for showing up to this community event alongside the Legion, and signifies a form of honorary membership.

Congratulations!

10/02/2026

10/01/2026

Promotions last week ... congratulations all!

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

First CO Inspection of the year!

Dress this week is C3 Service Dress (wedge, tunic with tie, matching trousers, and name tag).

Check your rank badges are correct, and polish those boots!

Following inspection we will have PHASE (Promoting Healthy and Safe Experiences) training.

09/24/2026

Dress tonight is FTU
(or salt and peppers)

09/24/2026

Are you going on the Squadron FTX this weekend? We will be discussing what to bring, and what to leave at home tonight!!!!

06/03/2026

A reminder that our Annual Ceremonial Review was our last training night for 2026-27. The Squadron will stand down for the summer.

Training resumes in September. Watch our page for details of the Welcome Back BBQ to follow.