Army cadet sisters awarded consecutive Lord Lieutenant바카라 사이트™s Cadet positions
Sisters Tegan and Cerys Aplin awarded the highly esteemed position of Lord Lieutenant바카라 사이트™s Cadet, in consecutive years.
Cerys and Tegan. Copyright Aplin family 2021.
Sisters Tegan and Cerys Aplin, of North Hykeham Army Cadet Force, Lincs, achieved something quite unique by being awarded the highly esteemed position of Lord Lieutenant바카라 사이트™s Cadet, in consecutive years.
Cerys, aged 16, commented:
It바카라 사이트™s absolutely amazing to be nominated as the Lord Lieutenant바카라 사이트™s Cadet. When Tegan got it, I was really proud of her, but with sibling rivalry, I felt a bit jealous. I thought, that바카라 사이트™s what I want to do 바카라 사이트“ it spurred me on. Hearing that I was a candidate, I was over the moon.
I바카라 사이트™m really looking forward to this year, there바카라 사이트™ll be great opportunities. It will boost my confidence and I will get to attend all these events with the Lord Lieutenant. I like to challenge myself.
Cerys enjoys shooting on annual camp. Copyright EM RFCA 2021.
Cerys바카라 사이트™ selection was based on various criteria, such as rank and achievements, and then a series of interviews. Her nomination included this glowing statement:
She has shown a maturity beyond her years, so much so that the adult leadership often allow her to help run the evening activities.
Under Covid, events were inevitably restricted, but Tegan, 18, is still proud of the opportunity she was given a Lord Lieutenant바카라 사이트™s Cadet, she commented:
The only physical thing I was able to do this year was the Remembrance service at Lincoln Cathedral. It was a magical experience. It was a bit overwhelming at first, but then, I thought, it바카라 사이트™s great to be here, not everybody gets to do it and I was really proud that I was doing it.
Tegan and Cerys have been part of the North Hykeham detachment, Lincolnshire ACF since they were 13. Cerys added:
I love all of Cadets. The opportunities, the new friends, the fact you get to visit different places. You learn things that other people our age wouldn바카라 사이트™t typically learn. I바카라 사이트™ve got way more qualifications than other people in my school year.
At 18, Tegan has now left Cadets, and is planning a career in the RAF. She said:
Literally, 24 hours after my birthday, I got an email from my RAF Recruiter asking if I wanted to start my training the following Monday! I politely declined that so I could finish my A levels.
Both sisters love the annual Army Cadet camps and highly recommend anyone getting involved in Cadets. Tegan added:
I바카라 사이트™ve learned how to shoot several different weapons, like clay pigeon shooting. I바카라 사이트™ve done kayaking, abseiling, wall climbing and archery. It바카라 사이트™s amazing what바카라 사이트™s offered.
It바카라 사이트™s fun! It바카라 사이트™s not always running around in a field getting wet! Typically, on our annual camps, you can try fieldcraft, first aid, even go on the ranges for a couple of days, learning to shoot.
Cerys and Tegan. Copyright Aplin family 2021.
The sisters also appreciate the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications. Tegan explained:
I바카라 사이트™ve done Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh (DoE), and I바카라 사이트™m currently working on my Gold. I completed a First Aid at Work qualification and various BTECs through CVQO. I바카라 사이트™ve also got my Marksmanship badge, to prove I바카라 사이트™m really good at shooting. I achieved both JCIC and SCIC: Junior and Senior Cadet Instructors Course, which means I am qualified to instruct the cadets.
Cerys has also achieved her Bronze DoE and is working towards her Silver, and is also undertaking a BTEC course.