Last week saw cadet FS M aging out with a heartfelt "take advantage of the amazing opportunities while you're a cadet" speech. He's not leaving us though, he's now a Civilian Instructor at 1368 Sqn. Also approaching age out at 20 yrs, CWO G was appointed at the Volunteer Gliding School (VGS) as an adult Sgt to continue her journey to becoming a gliding instructor for cadets (a 1368 supernumerary staff member). Massive achievers at national level with Junior Leaders graduations, it's great they can continue to inspire our next generation of 1368 high flying achievers.

1368 cadets pulled off another amazing display of campcraft competence and team comradery in their 3 day practice DofE expedition in the Peak District. The umbrella hats did their job of keeping away the rain. One of the most enjoyable groups to run expeditions for got even better. Combining with 29F staff, we also managed to get a team of 7 from 3 different squadrons (1289, 29F and 156 Sqns) through their Silver actual.  Amazing scenery, plenty of laughs, and some really really tired cadets. It is what the DofE scheme's expedition section should be about.

Well done to the 20 cadets from 1368 Sqn who attended Youth First Aid course last weekend. Massive step forward for Sqn to have so many participating. Amazing help provided by 2286 Sqn. Enjoyable practical sessions with strong engagement and interest from cadets.  First Aid training and delivery is detailed in ACTO 008. The RAFAC has entered a partnership, with the other cadet forces, and St John Ambulance (SJA). This enables the RAFAC to offer First Aid Trg from Essential First Aid (EFA), Youth First Aid (YFA) up to Activity First Aid (AFA). First Aid Trg is mandatory for all cadets and CFAVs. Within the first six months of joining the Sqn, Cadets and CFAV must complete the EFA programme. Cadets should complete the YFA programme within an eighteen-month period.

Well done to Cdt G who was latest to achieved her instructor cadet lanyard on Mon and now Cpl B who was promoted to rank of Cadet Corporal on Wed. The process of building the next generation of inspirational cadet NCOs continues as we replace gaps in our allowable NCO structures. Also congrats to Cdt W who was selected for a Sports Leader Award being run by Wing/Region.

Well done to 2nd batch of Bronze DofE Mad Hatton-ers this year who breezed through the wettest weekend of the year like water off a ducks back. Impressing staff with their team spirit and resilience, they were like sponges for new music. The great thing about an expedition is the unexpected. Huge group of cubs on site turned out not to be a problem at all. New found respect for cub leaders and their camp fire songs. Go Daisy, go!

1368 Sqn was invited to give a talk about the Squadron's community duty involvement and cadets got to hear about other local charities. Cadets got to model the Lion's sponsored Sqn-branded High Vis cadets, so we can look professional on community duties. Also, the Lion's kindly gave a donation to help Sqn with the finishing off band and help with welfare fund so that Civ Com can continue to help cadets who need help with funding camps/activities.