6 Wing in Woodside, South Australia | Community organisation

6 Wing

Locality: Woodside, South Australia

Phone: +61 438 889 049

Address: 16 Ad Woodside Army Barracks 5244 Woodside, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.aafc.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Throwback Thursday: Last year 602 ran a Field Training Weekend closely followed by a training Bivouac. During the Field Training Weekend, cadets took some time to hold a social Dine Out, with a three-course meal of Canned Soup, Hamburgers and Ice Cream! This year's Bivouac is being held by 622 Squadron and is planned to run at Crawford Forest, in late August.... #throwbackthursday #602sqn #622sqn #AAFC #bivouac #Woodside #CrawfordForest

24.01.2022 Yesterday, many AAFC members across Australia rose before dawn to commemorate ANZAC Day from their own driveways. These are the proud members of 602 and 622 Squadrons who honoured and remembered all those who served, and the great sacrifices of them and their communities. Lest we forget.... #Lestweforget #ANZACDay2020

24.01.2022 This past weekend 622 SQN held a camp at Mount Crawford. The activity was a great success with cadets from all over 6WG participating and enjoying the camp. Sa...fe to say we all slept well last night after a very big weekend! A big thank you to everyone involved for a great weekend. #camp #aafc #622sqn #602sqn #603sqn #centennialdrive #MountCrawford #bivouac

24.01.2022 What can Air Force Cadets teach you? Flying! An obvious one: the AAFC is a youth organisation which promotes aviation knowledge. All cadets in the AAFC are allocated at least one Power Experience Flight (PEX) per year. There is a flying scholarship program which eligible cadets can apply for; they can choose powered or gliding, and can be flying solo before they are driving cars solo! Cadets are also sometimes lucky enough to get to go for rides in RAAF aircraft. The AAFC ru...ns activities with flight simulators regularly, and many squadrons have flight simulation computers. All cadets learn about aviation as part of their weekly training. #training #AAFC #aviation #flying #602sqn

23.01.2022 Throwback Thursday: Billy Cart Challenge 602 and 622 Squadrons have a tradition of running inter-squadron Billy Cart Challenge activities every few years. Over a weekend, cadets assemble from the two squadrons to build and race Billy Carts. The winning Squadron is crowned Billy Cart Champion until the next time.... #throwbackthursday #602sqn #622sqn #AAFC #BillyCartChallege

22.01.2022 We will proudly be parading with our sister Squadron, 622 (Rural City of Murray Bridge) Squadron, as they Exercise their Freedom of Entry to Murray Bridge for the first time in history. Come and see us march tomorrow afternoon, and then stay on for the Pageant! #AAFCAdventures #622freedomofentry

22.01.2022 Merry #Christmas to our community! Wishing you all a safe day filled with happiness.

22.01.2022 Throwback Thursday: Dine In Nights Squadrons usually hold a Dine In Night or other social dinner function once a year. Dine In nights are a practice of military tradition and social etiquette. These activities teach cadets about communication, etiquette and build team morale.... 602 Squadron will be holding a Dine In Night/ Social Dinner at the end of 2019 to celebrate its 70th anniversary. #throwbackthursday #602sqn #dinein #AAFC

21.01.2022 On Saturday 16th November 2019, 622 (Rural City of Murray Bridge) Squadron exercised its Freedom of Entry to the Rural City of Murray Bridge with "with swords drawn, drums beating, band playing and banners flying a privilege which was granted to 622 Squadron on 11 September 2017.

21.01.2022 HAPPY NEW YEARS 2021 We hope you are enjoying your New Years day. Good luck to our promotion course candidates and staff who are spending today working hard at RAAF Edinburgh!

21.01.2022 2019 Adelaide Hills Relay for Life

21.01.2022 LEST WE FORGET Originally known as Armistice Day, this solemn day was established in 1919, the year after the First World War ended. After the Second World War that 11 November became known as Remembrance Day as a reflection of the loss and sacrifice of both world wars. This Remembrance Day, wear a red poppy in remembrance of our fallen.... If you have a family member who may be struggling or in need of additional support during this time, please call Open Arms 24/7 on 1800 011 046 or visit OpenArms.gov.au to find more about services available.

21.01.2022 http://// VIRTUAL PARADES //// In response to South Australia's lockdowns, all 6 Wing operations are on pause for two weeks. Please remember to keep in touch if there is anything we can help you with. All cadets are reminded to keep an eye out for the Zoom parade link in their emails and advise the Commanding Officer if you are required to isolate or are tested for COVID-19.... Stay safe.

20.01.2022 Congratulations to Cadet Under Officer Grace Wilton for being chosen as the National Australian Air Force Cadet of the Year. CUO Wilton is part of 602 Squadron ...(AAFC) Woodside - members whom regularly have attended Macclesfield Sub Branch activities over the last 10 years. CUO Wilton attended our Anzac Service this year and performed some ceremonial duties for us. Well done to a local Hills Cadet for this National Award. See more

20.01.2022 Congratulations to our year 12 students! At the end of the Year 12 exam period, we want to acknowledge the hard work done by all year 12 students across our state in a year like no other. Special congratulations to our own year 12 students and best of luck in all your future endeavours!

20.01.2022 Throwback Thursday: Cadet Initiated Activities. Every year, Squadrons are able to apply to run a Cadet Initiated Activity (CIA). These activities must be initiated by cadets. An experienced senior cadet will write up the application. The whole squadron of cadets is invited to offer suggestions on what they would like to do.... Over the years, 622 Squadron has participated in many CIA's. Hovercrafting, Kayaking, Abseiling, Escape Rooms, Caving and more! Who knows what will be next...! #throwbackthursday #602sqn #622sqn #AAFC #CIA

19.01.2022 What can Air Force Cadets teach you? Self-Discipline! Now we know that can sound boring, but its actually a great skill to have! Self-discipline helps you to be great at whatever you set your mind to. It will help you in sports, hobbies, school, friendships - basically in everything you do in everyday life. Cadets develop their self-discipline in many different ways, but one of the biggest ways in their Drill and Ceremonial Training. Cadets learn to hold themselves at precise... positions and respond instantaneously to orders. This makes for some pretty awesome teamwork, but also requires a lot of self-discipline. Plus, once you've got the hang of it, you look pretty awesome! #training #602sqn #drillandceremonial #AAFC #selfdiscipline #skillsforlife #teamwork

19.01.2022 LCDT Lucas Rutter tried out the use of PPE while using the blowervac, following training on work health safety and the Standard Operating Procedures for our equipment.

16.01.2022 Cadets got out to the oval to play rugby on Saturday's training day and then discussed the pros and cons of the weekend. Next training day we will run billy carting! #602sqn #AAFC #training #youthdevelopment #rugby

15.01.2022 What a weekend! We participated in the Adelaide Hills Relay for Life, raising funds for Cancer Council by relaying around the oval continuously for 19 hours. As a team of 18 people, we completed 516 laps, which is over 15 kilometres! It was a long night, but we are proud of what we achieved together and happy to have had fun doing it. #AdelaideHillsRelayforLife19 #hopeliveshere

14.01.2022 The Commanding Officers front yard this morning Lest we forget. #Anzac2020 #lestweforget

12.01.2022 LEST WE FORGET Originally known as Armistice Day, this solemn day was established in 1919, the year after the First World War ended. After the Second World War that 11 November became known as Remembrance Day as a reflection of the loss and sacrifice of both world wars. This Remembrance Day, wear a red poppy in remembrance of our fallen.... If you have a family member who may be struggling or in need of additional support during this time, please call Open Arms 24/7 on 1800 011 046 or visit OpenArms.gov.au to find more about services available.

12.01.2022 ANNOUNCEMENT // WE ARE RECRUITING!! We are excited to announce that our official RECRUITING period has now commenced!! The Australian Air Force Cadets recruits once per year, from 01 October through to 31 March, for a start date in February. Teenagers turning 13 in 2021 are eligible to join now! MORE INFORMATION for parents + future Cadets can be found here:... - Who we are, what we do: http://www.aafc.org.au/ - How to join: http://www.aafc.org.au/how-to-join/how-to-join/ To JOIN the Australian Air Force Cadets: - Locate your nearest Squadron + apply online via the link here: http://www.aafc.org.au/our-units/find-a-squadron/ We look forward to receiving your applications! #AirForceCadets #PastPresentFuture

11.01.2022 Murray Bridge Anzac Day 2021!

09.01.2022 What can Air Force Cadets teach you? Camouflage! Cadets learn Field Craft principles during weekly training. At least once a year, Squadrons will run a Bivouac weekend to exercise their knowledge of Field Craft. Over the weekend, cadets and staff camp in the field, participating in numerous exercises. Camouflage is a key principle of Field Craft, teaching cadets how to stay unseen in the bush. Field Craft teaches cadets camping skills and promotes an interest in the outdoors.... It also teaches teamwork, leadership, self-reliance and communication skills. #training #602sqn #AAFC #fieldcraft #camouflage

09.01.2022 Photos from our training weekend last weekend! On Saturday we hosted a Swim Test for cadets from Gawler, Warradale, Unley and Murray Bridge as well as Woodside. On Sunday we had the SAS visit and teach us how to perform emergency first aid. #weekend #goals

03.01.2022 ANZAC DAY 2020 // THE ODE They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun a...nd in the morning We will remember them. #LestWeForget

02.01.2022 Parades returning in August!!

02.01.2022 What can Air Force Cadets teach you? Tent Care! Cadets are trained in how to take care of tents during their weekly training. On weekend activities, particularly Bivouacs, cadets practice setting up different kinds of tents. While tent care seems simple, in cold, windy or rainy environments, it is imperative to know how to set up a tent well if you want a good nights sleep. With "hootchies" it is always a challenge to pitch your tent, as can be seen in the photos!... #training #AAFC #tents #602sqn