September 2025

EMAIL THE SQUADRON: 395air@cadets.gc.ca   

SQUADRON PHONE NUMBER: 780-619-9756

THE SCHEDULE FOR ALL ACTIVITIES

IS IN THE GOOGLE CALENDAR ON THE SQUADRON WEBSITE.

PLEASE CLICK ON EVENTS IN THE GOOGLE CALENDAR

FOR FURTHER DETAILS ON THE EVENT OR TRAINING ACTIVITY.

Sept 2, 2025: Recruitment and Returning Cadet Paperwork Night

• Starting at 1830hrs (630pm)

• New Cadets - Bring a parent/guardian, your health care card and proof of age. We will assist in completing the registration process at that time. If you signed up online we still need you to bring these documents down to validate the registration process. Uniforms will be provided at a later date.

• Returning Cadets - Bring a parent/guardian to the unit to complete all paperwork required to begin the training year. This includes the Annual Validation (make sure we have the correct contact info on file), any medical forms required as well!

• Supply Exchanges - For Returning Cadets - any uniform pieces that need to be exchanged bring in your freshly washed, clean uniform piece and exchange it for a new size with supply.

Sept 9: Regular Training Begins

• All Cadets - New and Returning - Arrive for 1815hrs (615pm)

• Cadets with a uniform will wear the FTU’s (green uniform)

• New Cadets to wear appropriate clothing with closed toe shoes.

• Bring a water bottle, note pad, pen/pencil, and a snack if needed

Additional Information will be posted soon.

COMMANDING OFFICER’S UPDATE

395 Griffon Squadron Cadets, Staff, Parents and Families

Welcome back, cadets, staff, and families, to the start of another exciting training year at 395 Squadron. I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable summer. Many of our cadets attended summer training across the country, and we are proud of the outstanding success and professionalism they demonstrated. You continue to show the best of what our squadron has to offer.

This year is a very special one for 395, as we celebrate our 80th anniversary. For eight decades, generations of cadets and staff have built a legacy of leadership, service, and excellence. Throughout this training year, we will honour that history with events that will bring together our current cadets and our alumni, connecting past, present, and future.

As we look ahead, I challenge each of you to set goals for yourself, step outside of your comfort zone, and take every opportunity that comes your way. Whether it’s learning new skills, developing leadership, or supporting your fellow cadets, remember that growth happens when you push yourself further than you thought you could go.

The year ahead is filled with opportunity. Let’s honour our past by making this year one that future cadets will look back on with pride. I’m excited to see what we will achieve together. 

Succeed as One!!!

Per ardua ad astra – through adversity to the stars.

Capt D.L. Smart, CD,MA

Commanding Officer, 395 RCACS

Report an Absence or Leaving the Program:

If you are no longer attending cadets email: 395air@cadets.gc.ca to let us know. This will start the process of removing you from our database.  If you are absent, email (395air@cadets.gc.ca) or text (780-619-9756) the Squadron to let us know. You need to include Rank, First and Last Name and the Date you are absent for. Uniforms can be returned on a Tuesday evening during regular training hours.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE PARENTS

BINGO:

The unit has a bingo once a month at Kensington Bingo Hall.

Positions are:

Paymaster X 1,

Bonanza Controller X 1 - Sheets Controller X 1

Card sellers X 8

Pull Tickets X 4.

Those under 18 are no longer able to volunteer due to new restrictions.

Refer to recent emails on Bingo volunteers needed.

STAY CONNECTED:

1.  WEBSITE: http://www.395squadron.ca  

2.  FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/395Squadron

3.  INSTAGRAM: 395_squadron

4.  EMAIL THE SQUADRON: 395air@cadets.gc.ca

5.  SQUADRON PHONE NUMBER: 780-619-9756