The Barbados Cadet Corps marked a significant milestone in its history with a Change of Command and Sunset Ceremony held at the Barbados Defence Force Headquarters, St Ann’s Fort, The Garrison, St Michael, on Saturday. The event celebrated the formal transition of leadership from Lieutenant Colonel David Dowridge to Lieutenant Colonel Carl Farley, who was inaugurated as the ninth Commandant of the Corps. Cadets took center stage, managing key roles, including musical direction, a move praised by outgoing Commandant Dowridge. In his farewell address, Lieutenant Colonel Dowridge, a veteran of 52 years in military service, reflected on his tenure and emphasized the importance of the Cadet Corps as a premier youth development program in Barbados and the Caribbean. He urged stakeholders to ensure the program’s integration into school curricula. Lieutenant Colonel Farley, with 40 years of service and 11 years as Deputy Commandant, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead. He pledged to uphold the Corps’ legacy, emphasizing integrity, transparency, and collaboration. Farley outlined plans to expand membership, particularly among sea cadets, and called for qualified individuals to join as adult leaders to support youth development.