Air Force Cadets honoured

YOUNG Air Force Cadets were recently honoured for their commitment at the RAAF Amberley base, with two local cadets present.

On Monday evening, February 22, 205 squadron’s incumbent senior cadet CUO Jael Jackwitz, handed over the role to promoted CUO Krystal Clothier who has successfully completed the cadet under officer’s course.

Jael enrolled in the Australian Air Force Cadets eight years ago and was promoted to the rank of CUO in 2007.

Studying at the University of Queensland’s Gatton Campus, Jael has reached the compulsory retirement age of 20.

She is the second of three children, all have joined the Australian Air Force Cadets, including her older sister Rachel, who is not long retired from the AAFC and now assists the squadron with administrative duties.

Their younger sibling, Daniel (2 Wing AAFC’s top shot) has just been promoted to Cadet Flight sergeant.

CUO Krystal Clothier, is following in her older sister’s footsteps and is hoping to enter the Australian Defence Force Academy next year.

Krystal enlisted with her sister Hannah who is now in her second year at ADFA

In another event, former Cadet sergeant, William Mohr was inducted into the Australian Army on February 1 and is currently undergoing basic training at Kapooka and will march out this Easter.

William, another long serving cadet, lived in Laidley and served at 225 SQN (AAFC) whilst studying at the West Moreton Anglican College before transferring to 205 SQN (AAFC) and completing his studies at Laidley High School.