Clinton resident Donna Milward was officially sworn in as a legal member of the Canadian Forces by local cadet corps Commanding Officer Capt. Dale Bachmier at an Attestation Ceremony in the District of 100 Mile House council chambers on June 25.
Milward is now entitled to all of the rights and privileges of a Canadian Forces member, and she now falls under military law, as well as civilian law.
The ceremony was necessary for Milward to become an Officer Cadet for Rocky Mountain Rangers Royal Canadian Army Cadets Corps 2887 based in 100 Mile House.
Bachmier notes she will enter a training program in February 2016 when she will get her basic military training and other courses.
“This will give her the basic knowledge and training to instruct in the cadet program. It will also give her the understanding of dress performance, how to drill, instruct and do paperwork – that kind of stuff.”
Milward, who has had two daughters – Apryl and Alysha – go through the local cadet corps, says she is really excited about taking this step towards cadet instruction.
When her girls were going through the cadet program, the new Officer Cadet says she never thought about getting as deeply involved as she will be now.
However, Capt. Kevin Seal asked her if she would help in the office and start supporting the administrative portion of the corps.
“I’ve worked with the corps for two years in the office and helping out.”
Noting her youngest daughter, Alysha, was “leaving the nest,” Milward says she fell in love with the program and wanted to contribute to it.
Milward says she is very proud about taking this step, and Capt. Bachmier adds, “I’m really proud of her and I welcome her.”
