New veteran-family live-in digs at Concord hospital
Veterans and their families can now access on-site accomodation at Concord hospital in Sydney while out-of-town vets undergo treatment.
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Author: Brian Hartigan
Exercise Southern Jackaroo off to a smokin start
MRF-D, Australian Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel began Exercise Southern Jackaroo 2021 in Northern Territory today.
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The Choko Vine
I had not long left the service and had so much time on hand, I tried to set up a vegie patch, on my little piece of land.
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Australia’s Apache purchase approved by US
The US has approved the sale of 29 AH-64E Apache helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $3.5 billion.
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Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List
The Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021 recognised 1190 Australians, including 33 recipients in the Military Division and 71 military medals.
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Queen’s Birthday Parade returns to Canberra
The Australian Army celebrated the Queen’s Birthday with a traditional Queen’s Birthday Parade at RMC-Duntroon yesterday.
Read moreCONTACT in pdf downloads
Hello Reading contact via the web is annoying as the magazine does not flow flow – you must go back
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AVIATOR (they can’t be bloody serious)
After 30 years in the RAAF, I thought I’d heard the lot And there are times I’m sure, someone has
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When CSM at Duntroon
When I was posted at Duntroon As C.S.M of ‘weeds and seeds’, Its grounds I’d walk each afternoon, Reflecting on
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Stan the Ram
When I was stationed at Enoggera, as a young platoon sergeant with 9RAR, a Merino ram was offered, and accepted,
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The battle line
His heart and mind was racing, he struggled to hold back his tears, He had no choice now and had to face his greatest fears.
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RUSIV ADF Ethics Essay Competition
As a positive response to the Brereton Report, RUSIV is running an essay competition on the topic of Ethics for the Australian Defence Force.
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REMEMBER THE AUSTRALIAN SOLDIER
I am an Australian soldier; I stand tall and proud and trueI train and fight for freedom; I honour my country and I protect you.
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Mark Wales – SAS – Kill Kapture
Alex Lloyd interviews East Timor, Solomon Islands, Iraq, Lebanon and Afghanistan veteran, formerly of the SAS, Mark Wales.
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Defence Service Homes Insurance expands eligibility criteria
More than 300,000 additional current and former Australian Defence Force members including reservists and peacekeepers can now access all-inclusive home
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THE MONARCH
In the canyon of Her chapel, She prays there on Her own, The Monarch of our Commonwealth, now She sits alone.
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Men Such as These
Harold Rush woke with a yawn, A touch of grey light beckoned the dawn, The Light Horsemen were ready that day, Unafraid of entering the fray.
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Foreign troops arriving for Talisman Sabre
International forces participating in Exercise Talisman Sabre will arrive into Australia throughout June and July.
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CONTACT magazine – Issue 70
CONTACT Air Land & Sea magazine issue number 70 was published on 1 June 2021 and is completely free for anyone to read, download and share.
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Legion of Honour recipient found guilty of misusing war memorial donations
A Coffs Harbour woman has been sentenced to 16 months jail for misappropriating $148k from the Pozieres Remembrance Association.
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