2990 Lorne Scots Army Cadets
136 Robert Street Building #3 L9T 1G9 Milton, ON, Canada

Coming 25 Feb, 2990 announces the first of our guest speaker series with a presentation by LCol (Ret'd) C. Jansen CD, MBA, BMASc, CET, P. Log., KStG, PMSC. LCol Jansen is a former CIC officer as well as the former Commanding Officer of 32 Service BN and 4 Division HQ. LCol Jansen also served 15 months in Afghanistan which will be the topic of his presentation next week. We encourage all cadets to attend what promises to be a most interesting evening.

The Cadet Activity Program is moving to April! Re-save the dates! With Ontario's recent announcement that spring break will now be held the week of April 12-16, our plans for the Cadet Activity Program (CAP) will be aligned accordingly.... The Cruise-into-Spring CAP Challenge still promises to be a fun and exciting week. Given the date change, we will review availability and feasibility of locations and facilities (for possible in-person trials) and previously selected activities, guest speakersand daily schedules. We recognize the evolving COVID-19 environment, including the risk of new variants, and all CAP activities -- whether virtual or limited in-person -- will be conducted in accordance with Gov't of Canada, provincial and regional/local health authority direction and protocols. https://www.facebook.com/pg/OntCadets/posts/

February is Black history month. Remember CSM Henry Thomas Shephard.M.B.E. One of the few Black Canadians to receive the Member of the Order of the British Empire. (MBE)...Continue reading

2990 and Captain Fimio invites you to a ZOOM meeting. If you are interested in learning more about the Canadian Military or have an interest in a Military Career then join the conversation on February 9th. This is an information session hosted by Sergeant Greg McBride of 32 Brigade Group. Topic: Recruiting Information Session... Time: Feb 9, 2021 1930hrs PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83993630633 Meeting ID: 839 9363 0633 Passcode: 856354

2990 says Thank You on the 50th anniversary of the Army Cadet League to all the volunteers who helped mentor thousands of our youth over the years. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eZsgS-LA39o&feature=youtu.be

2990 supports Bell’s Let’s Talk. Master Warrant Officer (MWO) Krista Semenchuk has given a shout out to 2990 from NORAD HQ to be there, look out for each other, be a friend, listen, and support those in need. When it comes to mental health, now more than ever, every action counts. Whether big or small, our actions can make a big difference in moving Canada’s mental health forward. Join the conversation on Bell Let’s Talk Day, January 28 to help create positive change. Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868

Send a letter or card to a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Member serving outside of Canada (OutCan). Due to duty requirements and COVID restrictions many CAF Members will not be able to spend the holidays in Canada with their families. It would mean a great deal if you could send them a holiday greeting. To reach Members serving in the United States simply use the following address. The cards/letters will be collected and forwarded by the CAF Mail Service. Any CAF Member PO ...Box 5004 Stn Forces Belleville ON K8N 5W6 To learn more about this service go to https://www.canada.ca//servic/contact-us/write-troops.html

Keep up to date on 2990 activities. You can also check our Twitter Page for daily updates on Training Events, and Upcoming Activities, and Information about the Corps and the Regimental family. https://twitter.com/2990RCAC

2990 Remembers! CI Steve Semenchuk thinks of his father every Veterans Week. His father, Stephen Semenchuk esq was 18 years old in 1940 when he joined the RCAF in Regina, Saskatchewan. After completing basic training and trades selection he took advanced training under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan and qualified as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner or WAG. His active service started with RCAF 160 Squadron conducting anti submarine patrols out of Sea Island BC and... later Yarmouth NS. In 1944 he was transferred to RCAF 423 Squadron, part of RAF Coastal Command, and flew out of RAF Alness, Scotland and RAF Castle Archdale (County Fermanagh) Northern Ireland. Flying the famous or infamous 'Short' Sunderland flying boat the Squadron conducted anti Submarine and Convoy Escort duties until the end of hostilities. He and his crew were credited with the sinking of, or causing serious damage to, several German U-Boats during their tour of duty. He left the RCAF holding the rank of Warrant Officer 1st Class (WO1) and in 1947 joined the RAF on a 3 year post war contract. After operational conversion training he was posted to RAF 37 Squadron which flew out of RAF Luga, Malta. The Squadron, flying the Lancaster Mk III, had various responsibilities including Search & Rescue and monitoring shipping transporting refugees and emergency supplies. His last posting with the RAF was in 1950/51 when he was part of the United Kingdom Air Staff (Ottawa ON). He completed his RAF contract March 1951, after which he became a Civilian Member of the Department of National Defense. His father made many lifetime friends during his service and also lost many friends. He passed away just after Remembrance Day in 1967. He is missed, he is remembered. 'They Shall Not Be Forgotten" See more

2990 Remembers (Reposted from the Resource Page) MCpl Bressette, wishes to remember and honour his family members who served during WW2: His great grandfather Capt William Thoms. This picture of him on the HMCS Cornwallis was taken when he was 18. His great uncle Corporal Tommy Blanchard who was killed in action in WW2 on December 11, 1944. Corporal Blanchard is buried in the Ravenna War Cemetery in Italy. May he rest in peace. His great grandmother Marie Blanchard of the Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC) who worked in Ottawa as a parachute packer in World War II.

2990 Remembers! Capt Fimio, Commanding Officer of Milton Army Cadets, wishes to remember and honour his Uncles who served during WW2 and has provided a newspaper article that was published sometime after they joined up. "During this time I think of my Uncles’ service to this country during the Second World War and the sacrifices made by all service members and their families at home that who wouldn’t see them again during those years fighting overseas." Lest We Forget. Do you have a special memory or photo of someone who served or is serving now? Please share with us during Remembrance Week.

! ( -, ) What is CAP? The Cadet Activities Program (CAP for short) is a daytime program, set for March Break 2021, designed to provide safe, fun and challenging in-person activities for cadets of all levels at local sites across Ontario. All activities will be aligned with all appropriate COVID-19 safety guidelines, such as wearing masks, physical distancing, and sanitation practices.... What Activities? We are planning a diverse range of activities, tailored to the conditions of each local area, which may include sports, amazing race and escape room-type events, marksmanship, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, cultural tours, and even visits with Canadian Armed Forces equipment and personnel. What's Next? First, save the date(s) March 15-19, 2021 and stay tuned for more information and registration details here, and from your local unit, coming very soon! See you at CAP this March Break you won’t want to miss it!