Volunteering Opportunity

Hello all 907 Sqn Cadets!


We are looking to gauge interest for an outdoor, small group activity in late June, where cadets would be marking drains leading to fish-bearing streams in the South Surrey area.


This would take a few hours of your time, and count towards your Community Service & Physical Fitness training requirements. Cadets participating in the Duke of Edinburgh Program can also count this as credits towards their level.


Of course, this activity will be dependent on current COVID-19 restrictions. We would like to determine if there is interest for such an activity by 15 May 2021.


More details can be found here: https://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/environment/salmon-tracks


To sign up, please fill out this google form: https://forms.gle/9GkxrP4VJMpqQsUc7

Farewell WO1 Ursulesku

This month, we said farewell to WO1 Ursulesku, who ages out of 907 Squadron. 

WO1 Ursulesku joined 907 in 2015 with a keen interest in adventure and experiencing new activities. She took that will for adventure with her when she obtained medal standing results on the Squadron biathlon team for several years, as well as excelled in fitness, sports, and coaching; which led her to complete the Fitness and Sports Instructor Course in 2018, as well as obtain the Lord Strathcona Medal in 2020.

Within local Squadron training, she has served as Spitfire Flight Commander in the shortened 2019/2020 training year and has excelled in leadership opportunities with sports, FTX’s, and any other extra-curricular activity held at 907. Her poise, maturity, and hard work is strongly desired by many and personifies the model cadet we all strive to become.

Sadly, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic continuing to force all events to happen virtually, she is not able to address the cadets at large in a traditional parade prior to her departure. However, she has formed a speech outlined below:

I am sad to be leaving the cadet program after 6 years. I have made so many friends from all over the country. Cadets has allowed me to grow and become who I am today. I want to thank all of the officers for teaching me so much, and my peers for keeping me going. I have created so many amazing memories that I will remember forever. Thank you to CI Martin for sharing her love for biathlon and always giving me the support I needed. I will miss being a part of the biathlon family. I am very proud to be a part of 907 Black Knights Squadron and I hope that everyone will continue to strive for their best even under these difficult circumstances. I look forward to volunteering with the program in the future and watching you all grow soon.

WO1 Ursulesku

Important Administration Information

This is from our Administration Department, please read the entirety of this message.

If you have received your Validation Form please get them completed and sent to CI Koshman immediately. If you also have a Detailed Health Questionnaire to complete please mail it to the following address:

Regional Cadet Support Unit (Pacific)

Attn: RCMLO

PO Box 17000 Stn Forces

Victoria, BC V9A 7N2

Please email CI Koshman with the date you mailed the form to Victoria.

Once we begin in-person training or summer training you will NOT be able to take part until these forms are in.

If you have not received your Validation Form please have your parent (not you) email CI Koshman at Dan.Koshman@cadets.gc.ca with the following information:

  • Cadet Name
  • Permission to send forms by email
  • An email address to send it to

The forms will then be emailed to your parent, or you if they request that. On the form, you can make any changes to your information that is needed, sign and date the form and scan it and send it back to CI Koshman.

Please email admin@southsurreyaircadets.com if you have any questions.

Annual Validation Forms

❗Attention❗️All returning cadets must complete an Annual Validation form each year. Please email dan.koshman@cadets.gc.ca with:

  1. an email for your validation form to be sent to, and
  2. confirmation of your parents permission to send your personal information by email.

The Admin O, CI Koshman, will then email you your validation form for verification and parental signature. Once this is completed, you must email or mail it back to the Squadron as per his instructions. Please note that we CANNOT register you for any workshops, summer training, other limited in person activities, (when safe to do so) etc. until your validation is completed, received, and processed by the Admin O.

If you have any questions, please email admin@southsurreyaircadets.com.

Christmas Cheer

The 907 Black Knights and 307 Mariner joint bad have been working hard to put together some Christmas songs for your enjoyment during this holiday season.

Remember: “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is playing/singing aloud for all to hear.”

Lt(N) Jeremiah De La Pena and Buddy the Elf

On behalf of all the staff and volunteers that make this program run smoothly, we want to wish all of you, cadets, and families, a very Happy Holidays and joyous new year!

2020 is a year none of us will forget, but we have plenty in store for 2021 when it comes to the virtual learning environment, and we hope to also have an update soon on limited in-person training. For now, stay safe, stay well, and enjoy the break with you and your loved ones.

Glider and Power Pilot Training Courses 2021

All B.C. Cadets intending to apply for a flying training course this year must view a pre-recorded briefing video and attend a Q&A Session.

Sessions will be held:

Saturday, 12 Dec at 10:00
Wednesday, 16 Dec at 19:00
Friday, 18 Dec at 19:00
Sunday, 20 Dec at 14:00

Participants must pre-register by emailing the Deputy Officer Commanding Air Ops Officer, Major Robert Allison at robert.allison@forces.gc.ca with their preferred Q&A session day/time. Upon registration, participants will be provided with the briefing video link and Q&A Session login.

You MUST view the video before attending your Q&A Session. Any staff and parent who may be involved in the application process may also contact Major Allison to view the briefing and attend a Q&A session.

If there are any other questions about this, please contact the Squadron Staff.

New Squadron Commander

907 Squadron is pleased to announce its new Squadron Commander, Warrant Officer First Class Daniela Ursulesku!

WO1 Usrulesku joined 907 in 2015 with a focal interest in adventure and experiencing new activities. She took that will for adventure with her when she obtained medal standing results on the Squadron biathlon team for several years, as well as excelled in fitness, sports, and coaching; which led her to complete the Fitness and Sports Instructor Course in 2018.

Within local Squadron training, she has served as Spitfire Flight Commander in the shortened 2019/2020 training year.

She is taking over a Squadron that is currently navigating a completely virtual world but is excited to return to limited in-person activities in the near future and is looking forward to addressing the Squadron in 2021, as well as forming a game-plan for the next steps in. We wish her well.

Photo taken in early 2020, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In-Person Activities: Suspended for Remainder of 2020

In order to continue to abide with the most recent Public Health Order issued on December 7th, all in-person activities, both indoor and outdoor, will continue to be suspended until January 8th, 2021. Please do not come to the Squadron for any reason.

Prior to January 8th, an announcement will be posted detailing any reopening, if safe to do.

Please continue to monitor your level folders for information regarding virtual training initiatives.