盲河空军中队因入学率低而关闭66年,学员加入附近的军队部队。 The Blind River air cadet squadron closed after 66 years due to low enrollment, with cadets joining a nearby army unit.

66年后的9月10日,由于入学率低和缺少军官,盲河的加拿大皇家航空中队696个中队在66年后于9月10日关闭。 The 696 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in Blind River closed on September 10 after 66 years, due to low enrollment and a shortage of officers. 其余5名士官生和辅助人员并入加拿大皇家炮兵2407陆军学员团,保留军衔和奖项。 The remaining five cadets and support staff merged into the Royal Canadian Artillery 2407 Army Cadet Corps, retaining their ranks and awards. 第二中尉Betty Riley将领导联合部队,由加拿大皇家军团和陆军学员联盟提供支持。 Second Lieutenant Betty Riley will lead the combined unit, supported by the Royal Canadian Legion and Army Cadet League. 官员们对学员方案的未来表示悲伤,但充满信心,该方案将继续提供诸如实地培训和野外工艺等青年活动。 Officials expressed sadness but confidence in the future of the cadet program, which will continue offering youth activities like field training and bushcraft.