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13/10/2026

DONT MISS OUT - EX RS 2026 PATCH ORDER

We have one week left to purchase exercise patch from this year's AFX! Orders close on the 20th of October, so get in fast!

Use the link below to put in your order 👇
https://events.humanitix.com/second-run-ex-rising-sun-26-patches

Time is running out, get in fast and secure your EX RS 2026 merch!

08/10/2026

THANK YOU PUBLIC AFFAIRS COURSE

Over the week of Exercise Rising Sun, Cadets on the Public Affairs elective courses dedicated their time to developing their skills in photography, interviewing, story telling, and more!

The Public Affairs Course worked with staff members to capture imagery across the activity, then creating recounts for captions to post content on appropriate social media. The Cadets rapidly improved their media skills, and had the chance for their photos to feature on the Brigade FaceBook page through the week!

Thank you to all the Cadets on the Public Affairs course who worked hard over the AFX to make the updates via FaceBook posts happen!

08/10/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SENIOR CADET APPOINTMENTS - 2027

The Senior Cadet Appointments for 2027 were announced last week on the final parade at EX RS 2026!

The application and selection process of next year's Senior Cadet Appointments began several weeks leading up to the AFX, rounding up 21 applications from Cadets across the brigade.

After careful review and interviews held over the AFX week, 11 applicants were selected to fill senior roles over the four Battalions and Brigade Headquarters.

Congratulations to the following Cadets on their new appointments:

Regional Cadet Under Officer - CUO Lilliana Williams
Regimental Sergeant Major - CUO Olivia Tooth
Adjutant - CUO Angus Dickson

40BN CUO - CUO Luca Schmidtke
40BN RSM - CDTWO2 Carter Johnstone-Stubbs

41BN CUO - CDTWO2 Theo Hudson
41BN RSM - CUO Simon Tedmanson

42BN CUO - CDTWO2 Cooper Stuetzel
42BN RSM - CDTSGT Rikki-May Hamann

43BN CUO - CDTWO2 Charlie Foweraker
43BN RSM - CDTWO2 Tarryn Wallace

Congratulations to all Cadets filling next years positions, and well done to all applicants with the courage to apply this year.

07/10/2026

STEPPING UP - ARMY CADET STAFF PROMOTIONS

On the Exercise Rising Sun 2026 final parade, three Army Cadet Staff received promotions after completing relevant training courses, presented by COL Ilona Horan, Commander SA AAC BDE.

Congratulations to Mark Watters (423ACU Victor Harbour) on his promotion to CAPT (AAC), who is now ready to take over as Officer Commander of the unit in the new year.

Congratulations to Rob Stuetzel (410ACU Berri) on his promotion to CAPT (AAC), continuing to fill his duties as Officer Commanding at his unit.

Congratulations to James Kerin on his promotion to MAJ (AAC), who has stepped up into the 42 Battalion (Coorong) Commander role for 2027.

Well done to all Army Cadet Staff who were promoted during EX RS 2026; We look forward to seeing how your leadership journey progresses.

07/10/2026

LAST CHANCE - EX RS 2026 PATCH ORDER

This is your last chance to order yourself an exercise patch from this year's AFX! With orders closing on the 20th of October, you only have 2 weeks to snag one before they're gone forever!

Use the link below to put in your order 👇
https://events.humanitix.com/second-run-ex-rising-sun-26-patches

Time is running out, get in fast and secure your EX RS 2026 merch!

05/10/2026

ARMY CADET STAFF RECOGNITION

The Australian Army Cadets is and organisation run by passionate and selfless volunteers who dedicate time to keep the program running.

During the Exercise Rising Sun final parade, SA AAC Brigade was pleased to recognise several committed volunteers for their outstanding service to the program.

Presented by Commander, SA AAC BDE, COL Ilona Horan, were awards for 5 years, 10 years, and 15 years of service.

Congratulations for 5 years of service:
2LT (AAC) Chris Sivour (414ACU, Port Pirie)
2LT (AAC) Stuart Dawes (419ACU Kangaroo Island)
LT (AAC) Rosemary Caston (425ACU, Tatachilla)
LT (AAC) Luke Turner (40ACU, Noarlunga)
LT (AAC) Daryl Webb (49ACU, Smithfield)
LT (AAC) Sam Thompson (45ACU, Murray Bridge)
CAPT (AAC) Alex Gordon (419ACU Kangaroo Island)

A big thank you and congratulations for 10 years of service to the organisation:

2LT (AAC) Jack Hanniford (41ACU, Whyalla)
LT (AAC) Nigel Campbell (420ACU, Waikerie)
LT (AAC) Ian Wilson, 40ACU, Noarlunga)
CAPT (AAC) Drew Hamilton (48ACU, Mount Gambier)
MAJ (AAC) Steve Green (HQ SA AAC BDE))

And a special thankyou to MAJ (AAC) Alister McCallum (HQ SA AAC BDE) and CAPT (AAC) Gav Mildrum (HQ 41BN, Eyre) who will be receiving their 15 years of service medal.

The Australian Army Cadet program thanks you for your dedication and hard work!

04/10/2026

SES ENGAGEMENT AT EX RS 2026!

Thank you to the Murray Bridge SES team for making time to come and chat to our Cadets on this AFX!

The Cadets learnt valuable skills and had a blast getting to have a closer look at the rescue team's gear!

📸: Public Affairs Cadets

03/10/2026

THANK YOU EVERYMAN’S WELFARE SERVICE

This AFX, cadets had the added benefit of Chaplain LT (AAC) Ben Ridley, who also volunteers with Everyman’s Welfare Service, serving alongside them throughout the exercise.

As part of his support to cadets and staff, Chaplain Ridley was able to bring along the Everyman’s Brew Truck — providing an extra boost to morale through some challenging conditions, from hot days to cold, wet and miserable ones.

The Brew Truck provided a welcoming place for cadets to stop by, have a chat, grab a cold drink or sweet treat, and take a short break before getting back into the activities of AFX.

While the Brew Truck was a welcome addition, the real value was having someone there alongside the cadets throughout the exercise — checking in, offering encouragement and welfare support, and sharing both the challenges and the good moments of AFX.

A big thank you to Everyman’s Welfare Service and its volunteers for helping make this additional support possible and for continuing to serve the Australian Defence community.

📸: Public Affairs Course

03/10/2026

TIER 1 BRAVO - What Was The Highlight of Your Week?

Let's hear from the Cadets and Instructors of Tier 1 Bravo Cadet Course about the highlights of their week!

📸: Public Affairs Course

03/10/2026

TIER 1 ALPHA - What Was The Highlight of Your Week?

Let's hear from the Cadets and Instructors of Tier 1 Alpha Recruit Course about the highlights of their week!

📸: Public Affairs Course

Address

Level 1, Building 183, Keswick Barracks, Anzac Highway
Keswick, SA
5035

Telephone

+611800333362

Website

http://www.armycadets.gov.au/

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