19 Squadron Stratford Air Cadets

06/10/2026

✨ACR PART 2✨
In addition to being the final parade of the year, several cadets also received awards!

This year we were pleased to present the following awards:
•RCL Medal of Excellence
•Ross Trophy for Top Jr NCO
•Art Murray Trophy for Top Sr NCO
•Esprit de Corps
•CWO Art Boon Memorial Trophy for Top Recruit
•2Lt Gloria Huggins Memorial Award for Drill, Dress and Deportment
•Capt David Domagala Trophy for Cadet of the Year
•Capt C.A. Beatty Award for Outstanding Officer

Many of our awards are named for past commanding officers, staff members, cadets and community members who embodied the values of what it means to be a Canadian citizen. The values the cadet program aims to instill in its members. Dedication, respect and a life of service.

Congratulations to all the cadets and staff who were recognized this year for their efforts! BZ!

📸: Mr Cassel-Smith

06/10/2026

✨ACR PART 1✨
On Saturday June 6, we held our 84th Annual Ceremonial Review.

Thanks to everyone who attended and made the event a success!

BZ to all the cadets on an excellent year of training!

📸: Mr. Cassel-Smith

06/04/2026

✨ PROMOTIONS✨
Over the past two weeks, many of our cadets have been promoted! 🥳

There are several requirements for promotion, including spending a set time in their current rank and training level completion! 🏆

BZ to all cadets who received their promotions!

📸: Capt Gibbons, Lt Cassel-Smith

06/04/2026

19 Stratford Spotting 👀

Our Supply Officer, OCdt Russeff recently graduated from the Basic Officer Training Course! This is the first course a member of the Cadet Instructor Cadre takes, and sets the foundation for their military career. They learn the basics of drill, dress and deportment and the history of the Canadian Armed Forces! 🥳

BZ OCdt! We are very proud! Best of luck as you begin your occupational training course next! 🧑‍🏫

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

On Saturday, the 19 Squadron Air Cadets headed to Goderich for the Huron County Museum and Huron Historic Gaol for their year end trip.

The cadets loved exploring and learning more about the history of Huron county. We would like to thank the for their time and effort telling us about our history.

📸✍️: WO1 Mcllwain

05/06/2026

Over the past several months, we have been
sharing WO2 Mcillwain's progress in the Royal
Canadian Legion's public speaking
competition.

This culminated last Saturday as she travelled to Napanee for provincials. All of the skills, determination and passion were on full display.
WO2 Mclllwain finished in first place in her categories! She was an excllent representative of the squadron, truly embodying the meaning of no retreat. She set out to learn a new skill, and ended up mastering it. We congratulate her on her success!

BZ WO2!

05/02/2026

✨ACR INVITATION✨
We are inviting all parents/guardians and member of our community to our upcoming Annual Ceremonial Review!🥳

This important parade is the capstone of our training year, and allows our cadets the opportunity to show off many of the skills they have been learning all year. We also recognize the hard work and dedication of our cadets by presenting several awards! 🏆

This year we are thrilled to have the Deputy Fire Chief Richard Anderson join us as our Review Officer!

What: Annual Ceremonial Review

When: Saturday, June 6 @ 13:30 (1:30pm)

Where: 80 Waterloo St. Stratford

To ensure we have enough space, anyone planning to attend is asked to RSVP by Tuesday, May 26. Responses can be sent to [email protected]

04/23/2026

🌎Earth Day🌎
Last weekend, in anticipation of earth day, our cadets took part in the local clean up! We focused our efforts around the Cenotaph and Memorial Garden. 🚮

We all have a responsibility to care for the earth and it is possible, through small actions everyday, to be good stewards. Earth day reminds us that when we work together, our small actions make big impacts. ♻️

Lets protect the earth and keep it looking beautiful for generations to come! 🥳

📸OCdt Russeff

04/18/2026

This afternoon, WO2 McIllwain competed in a local speaking competition 🗣️

She excelled during today's event and won first place!🥇

WO2 McIllwain will advance to the provincial competition! BZ WO2! We are wishing you good luck as you advance to the final competition! 🥳