Commandant of NZ Cadet Forces

And that’s a wrap! instagram.com/p/B24pzrkhl1g/…

A day in the life of @comdtnzcf continued... Today, in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week, I’m maintaining my wellness with lunchtime yoga. Am I flexible? Nope. Am I coordinated? Nope. Do I care what others think? Nope. #mentalhealthawareness #nzca… instagram.com/p/B2xqMNZhE4V/

A day in the life of @comdtnzcf continued... Completing the Dominion Post quiz as a team is a must for the staff of HQ NZCF each day. Considerable allowance is given for the correct answers, and some liberal interpretation occurs, but it’s more about te… instagram.com/p/B2xdSfthZVZ/

A day in the life of @comdtnzcf continued..... A sneak peek inside HQ NZCF at the COMDTs office. Note the standing desk to maintain good posture and the DPTA at the ready. You never know when some emergency rifle drill may be required! #nzcadetforces #… instagram.com/p/B2xMm-kh7vt/

So, by popular request, today’s posts are a behind-the-scenes look at an average @comdtnzcf day... First up, this is Nugget, at reveille this morning. He’s in training to join the #NZCF when he’s old enough. So far, he’s become really good at getting up … instagram.com/p/B2w-OxchiaW/

Boom! Nailed it 👍

Great to spend the evening last night with the team from No 17 (City of Christchurch) Squadron at their annual formal dinner. Events like this help to break down barriers and grow #comradeship within the unit, whilst also providing an opportunity to be … instagram.com/p/BzglOEohmIc/

Great to spend time with two award winning Cadet WOs- Emily & Kiriahi. Determined & motivated young women working hard to achieve their respective goals. We spoke about life; leadership & much more plus a snapshot of the HQ &NZDF. Best for the future- be all you can be @ComdtNZCF

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Look who I bumped in to today! The 2017 and 2018 Cadets of the Year, CDTWO1 Emily Atkinson and CDTWO2 Kiriahi McKee, spent the day shadowing the Warrant Officer of the Defence Force, WO1 Titch Mortiboy, DSD. As part of their Cadet of the Year award, sp… instagram.com/p/BzcSsszBsEK/

The end of a long journey for the #NZCF and our Youth Development Unit cousins.. Today the Minister of Defence, the Minister of Youth and the Associate Minister of Education jointly opened the brand new, purpose-built Youth Development Facility at RNZAF … instagram.com/p/By9D2WAB6P8/

@comdtnzcf in Auckland tonight so popped into No 30 (Hobsonville) Squadron ATC to check out what they were up to. Went away with some useful feedback and impressed by the best ATC unit in the country (they made me say that last bit). #nzcf #nzcadetforce… instagram.com/p/By7Q50zhUne/

Great to catch up today with the team from the City of Auckland Cadet Unit on their basic fieldcraft exercise. The location was stunning, the weather was perfect, and everyone was smiling. (I don’t remember living in the field being like that at all!) #… instagram.com/p/Bx3YSE3heRR/

And also includes a great piece on the #nzcadetforces !

So something a little special occurred in Whanganui tonight... At a combined parade of Whanganui cadet units, and in the presence of very many family, friends and colleagues, Squadron Leader Charlie Quirk became the first person ever to be awarded a Four… instagram.com/p/Bxwqw11BvO5/

SPEAK UP, STAND TOGETHER, STOP BULLYING That’s the #nzcfvalues in action right there. Whether it’s directed at a young person or an adult, bullying is never ok. Ever. #pinkshirtdaynz #nzcf #saynotobullying #bulliessuck😡 instagram.com/p/BxiOiFFhcrO/

#nzcadetforces doing our bit for #comradeship today at the Wellington International Pride Parade. 🏳️‍🌈 What a fantastic event to acknowledge and celebrate LGBT+ ! #nzcfvalues #prideparade #wipp19 #lgbtfriendly #nzcf #nzcadetforces #nzdf instagram.com/p/BxT2X-hnrV4/

@DepCom_AD_ACF Well done @Angusdundeeacf A fitting tribute to four Kiwis a long way from home.

A few of the cadets from the Arbroath detachments who attended at the annual service to remember 4 NZ airmen from WW2 buried in CWG in the western cemetery Arbroath. Every year on the Sunday closest to ANZAC they are remembered. Thank you to those cadets and CFAV attending

Saw a cadet read this poem on line and liked it so much I asked for the words. Encapsulates the “can do” attitude of air cadets and their adult volunteer supporters.

Today’s excuse for cake... Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award (the Award) National Director, Karen Ross, and New Zealand Cadet Forces (NZCF) Commandant, Lieutenant Colonel Grant Morris, have signed a new agreement to partner together and help cadets and y… instagram.com/p/BwGJa04n_2O/