A Brief History of 5 Cyclone

2019	This year marks 5 Squadron's fourth change of command as Captain Mason Magill turns command over to Captain Christine Martel.  Also, Warrant Officer 2nd classe Mackenzie Porteous is appointed Cadet Commander.
2018	Value
2017	​5 Squadron makes its second appearance at the Provincial Drill Competition, this time taking first place in the Walsh category
2016	​5 Squadron makes its first appearance at the Provincial Drill Competition, taking second place.  This year also marks 5 Squadron's third change of command as Captain André Deblois turns command over to Captain Mason Magill
2015	​5 Squadron marks it's 10th Anniversary
2013	​5 Squadron makes its first appearance at the National Cadet Marksmanship Competition, held in St-Catherines, Ontario with the team finishing 3rd Overall.  This year also marks 5 Squadron's second change of command as Captain Nathan James turns command over to Captain André Deblois
2012	​5 Squadron makes its first appearance at the National Cadet Biathlon Competition, held in Martock, Nova Scotia and the last original cadet from Cyclone's first year, WO2 Elizabeth Polson, retires from the Squadron.
2010	​5 Squadron marks it's 5th anniversary and participates in a March Break trip to Washington, D.C.
2009	​Captain Scott Barker turns over command of 5 Cyclone Squadron to Captain Nathan James during the squadron's first change of command ceremony.
2008	5 Squadron take part in a March Break trip to France with 632 Phoenix Squadron.  Later that year the Commandant of the Royal Military College, Brigadier General Tom Lawson, CD, is the Reviewing Officer for 5 Squadron's third Annual Ceremonial Review.
2007	Marc Garneau is the Guest of Honour for 5 Squadron's second annual Mess Dinner
​2005	The Honourable Gordon O'Connor, Minister of National Defense is the Reviewing Officer for 5 Squadron's first Annual Ceremonial Review
2005	5 Squadron is first forms in Russell, ON. Within this year Warrant Officer 2nd Class Tim Brook's is promoted to Warrant Officer 1st Class, becoming 5 Squadron's first WO1.

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Awards

2019: Gold Level of the Circle of Excellence
2017: Wins 1st place, Walsh Trophy, Provincial Drill Competition.
​2016: 2nd Place Provincial Drill Competition

Trips

2019: New Brunswick & Nova Scotia
2015: Toronto & Trenton
2010: Washington DC
2008: France & Belgium

Ex-cadets

RMC Graduates: 3
​Commercial Pilots: 3
RCAF Pilots: 1