Army Cadet Alysha Milward of Clinton was appointed Company Sergeant Major of Alpha Company, becoming one of only eight senior cadet appointments at the Vernon Cadet Training Centre (VCTC).
Alpha Company is one of six at the camp, consisting of courses in drill and ceremonial, as well as sports and fitness.
Cadet Master Warrant Officer (C/MWO) Milward was appointed to her position based on her previous successes both during summer training and at her home corps, as well as her results during an intense four-day training and evaluation period for all VCTC staff cadets.
Milward says she looks forward to participating in the training centre’s Sunset Parade, which is open to the public on Aug. 13.
C/MWO Milward plans to attend Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops this year. Her previous cadet training includes an exchange to the Cayman Islands and two years at summer training centres. Milward adds she looks forward to the training of her cadets. In her spare time, in addition to her cadet activities, she is an amateur photographer, enjoys horseback riding, and is part of a Clinton 4H Club.
The Cadet Program is a national program for young Canadians aged 12 to 18 who are interested in participating in a variety of fun, challenging and rewarding activities while learning about the sea, army and air activities of the Canadian Armed Forced.
Cadets make valuable contributions to Canadian society on a daily basic in terms of environmental, citizenship and community activities. They also learn valuable life and work skills, such as teamwork, leadership and citizenship.
