Officer Cadet Nar joined the Air Cadet program with 132 Spitfire in 2010. He continued with the program for 7 years until he retired as a cadet in 2017. Officer Cadet Nar attributes his growth and maturity to lessons taught within the cadet program. He highlights core values of discipline, responsibility, and time management. Officer Cadet Nar took advantage of the many offerings of 132 Spitfire Squadron such as, drill team, ground school, and gliding. Drill team was a highlight for Officer Cadet Nar because he found that it strengthened his sense of discipline, and physical and mental precision. Officer Cadet Nar’s favourite memory is when he went gliding for the first time and the pilot let him fly the glider for a little while. Ever since that moment he fell in love with flying. Officer Cadet Nar is currently in the process of applying to law enforcement agencies as well as overseeing the delivery of training to the Level 1 cadets at 132 Spitfire Squadron.
Officer Cadet Joseph joined the Air Cadet program with 132 Spitfire in 2009 and stayed until the age of 19. She retired as a cadet in 2016 as a Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Through cadets, Officer Cadet Joseph was given the opportunity to participate in a variety of programs offered by the 132 squadron. Some included drill team, flag party and effective speaking, debating, among many others. A highlight of Officer Cadet Josephs time with 132 Spitfire Squadron was going to Florida on a March break trip and visiting the Kennedy Space Center. She also found it rewarding to be able to be involved in the community while participating in annual parades such as the Brampton Santa Claus and Remembrance Day parades. Officer Cadet Joseph highly recommends the Air Cadet program to all youth interested in improving all aspects of character and skill acquisition, “It truly helps to you develop in a positive manner with like-minded individuals who have similar goals and aspirations.” Officer Cadet Joseph currently works for the City of Brampton as an Activities PROGRAMMER while overseeing the delivery of training to the Level 4 cadets at 132 Spitfire Squadron.