MEMBERS of the 311 Army Cadet Unit in Mildura have returned from a seven-day long state wide annual field exercise at the Puckapunyal Military Area.

Forgoing their first week of school holidays to take part in the adventure, 14 cadets and three staff from Mildura took part in Exercise Emu this year.

Officer Commanding Captain Lachlan Pierce said it was an opportunity for cadets to apply the skil...