 A GWENT air cadet is preparing for the experience of a lifetime after being selected for an exchange programme to train with air cadets in America. Joe Chesterman, 17, of Pontnewydd, has been with the 2308 Cwmbran Squadron Air Training Corps for the past five years where he has attained the rank of Flight Sergeant. After applying last December to take part in the International Air Cadet Exchange programme, Joe was told he had been successful making him the first cadet in Torfaen to be selected for the programme. This will see him stay with a host family in America for two weeks in July and attend the Air Training Corps Squadron there with the family’s son or daughter. He will also have the chance to visit different states and sites including the White House. The Croesyceiliog Comprehensive student said: “It has always been my dream since I was young to become a pilot and air cadets has opened up many doors for me in working towards my future career. “I am very excited and proud to be part of this year’s exchange to America.” Joe also thanked his squadron commander Flight Lieutenant Simon Furley and the air cadets for their support and help with funding. South Wales Argus, 2010. Cwmbran air cadet set for US adventure [Online]. Available: http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/gwentnews/8156466.Cwmbran_air_cadet_set_for_US_adventure/ [accessed 24th May 2010] Shop Online and Raise Money 09/25/2009
Today we are re-launching a new and improved online fundraising webshop. We are asking everyone involved with the Organisation to shop online at buy.at/2308atc and raise money, at no extra cost to yourself, for the Squadron. Over 100 retailers are accessible through the webshop, including BT, Play.com, Marks & Spencer, Waterstones and Next. Many retailers also provide exclusive offers to our webshop, such as discounts or offering free delivery to the customer, providing more reasons for supporters to buy products through the webshop. Flight Lieutenant Simon Furley said: "The webshop facility is such a simple but effective idea. We receive a commission on each purchase you make so donating to our organisation couldn't be easier!" Paper Plane Challenge Update 09/21/2009
This year we teamed up with 212 (Risca) Squadron to raise money for Children with Leukaemia, a charity founded by Great Ormand Street Hospital. In total we raised an enormous £217 for the charity, bringing our three year total to almost £1000! For more information about the Challenge, and the Charity, visit paperplanechallenge.org.  Paper Plane Challenge! 07/15/2009
On Monday 20th August we will be holding our fist Paper Plane Challenge night in aid of Children with Leukaemia, a charity of Great Ormond Street Hospital, a charity we have supported for the last 2 years, raising over £750 so far! Area Training Day Success 07/15/2009
We had another great result on this years Area 2 Training Day; coming 1st place in the Field Cooking competition, 3rd in the Modelling competition and 3rd Overall! Well Done to all the Cadets involved and keep up the good woork - you did our Squadron proud. See the pictures of the days activities by clicking the 'Gallery' tab at the top of the page. Inter-Squadron Athletics Results 04/20/2009
Ten Cadets represented the Squadron at No. 1 Welsh Wing's Inter-Squadron Athletics Competition on Sunday 19th April 2009. Corporal Wheeler and Cadet Rowlands walked away with medals for their efforts in the under 15 Girls track events. Six Cadets Get Their Stripes 03/10/2009
Back in November, six Cadets applied for the rank of Corporal and were all then invited to attend the Squadrons JNCO selection process day on Sunday 8th March. Car Boot Sales Prove Successful 03/05/2009
Those unfamiliar with how the ATC is funded may not know that we are a non-profit making, registered charity so fundraising plays a huge part in Squadron Activities. NCO Selection Process Revealed 02/26/2009
After reviewing all of the Applications for JNCO we recieved back in November, we have sent invitations to those applicants we would like to attend our selections process day on Sunday 8th March. The day will consist of an inspections, a drill demonstration, a lecture on a subject of our choice, participation in an initative exercise, rounding off with an interview infront of a selection panel. Cadets Recieve Wing Blues 02/26/2009
Five Cadets recieved 'Wing Blues' for their efforts whilst representing No. 1 Welsh Wing at Regional level at DCAE Cosford in 2008. Unfortunately, we didn't win at the Regional finals but it's not the winning, it's the taking part . . . apparently!  |
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