What defeat looks like – MP’s speech in Westminster
Member of the British House of Commons and Afghanistan war veteran Tom Tugendhat gave a speech to the House on
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Author: Posted by Brian Hartigan
First Kabul evacuees arrive in Perth
Australian citizens and visa holders evacuated from Kabul disembark at Perth International Airport, Western Australia, this morning.
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New Zealand launches Kabul evacuations deployment
An RNZAF C-130 departed Auckland this morning to assist with international efforts to evacuate foreign nationals from Kabul.
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First Australian evacuation flight out of Kabul
The first Australian Defence Force evacuation flight has departed Kabul with 26 evacuees on board. CAPTION: Evacuees board the first
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Vietnam Veterans’ Day 2021
Wednesday the 18th August is Vietnam Veterans’ Day – an opportunity for our country to pause and remember the service
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ADF assistance in evacuation of Kabul begins
ADF is deploying more than 250 personnel to support urgent efforts to evacuate Australian citizens and visa holders from Afghanistan.
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Is Classics for a Cause fair dinkum?
You’ve probably seen ads for classic-car raffles all over the Internet – including here on CONTACT – and wondered is it fair dinkum or not.
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Avalon Airshow CANCELLED
The 2021 Australian International Airshow at Avalon was officially cancelled today, with the next show retuning to normal dates in 2023.
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Mental-health-care program expanded for White Card holders
Thousands of veterans with complex mental health needs will have access to a network of qualified GPs nationwide following a
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Super-strong wooden box for a few new tools
Rosie had (a sad) reason to go shopping last week (see below) and came home with a cardboard box full of tools.
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New Appeal for Reconsideration for 3000 Viet Vets who missed medal
Dear Editor, Thank you for the opportunity to update your readers on a matter in which many would be interested.
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THE PARTING SHOTS – Commemorating the Battles of Long Khanh and Nui Le
He was just a kid with acne, when he first wore his jungle greens About to learn the hard way,
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Let’s start a collection of ‘offensive’ logos and stories
Dear Editor, I got to thinking after my first letter to you – we should have a record of all
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Making a ducted dust-collection system in my shed
Dust collection in any woodworking shop is almost a must have – unless you like wearing face masks all the time.
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Plans to redesign ‘offensive’ unit/corps badges – Letter to the Editor
I was just wondering if there were plans to redesign any Army unit or corp badges in a logical escalation of the ‘death iconography’ ban?
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Defence releases Afghanistan Inquiry Reform Plan
Defence has released its Afghanistan Inquiry Reform Plan, setting out Defence’s strategy for responding to the IGADF Afghanistan Inquiry.
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Platitudes
A certain Australian Infantry warrant officer, a notorious recruit drill instructor, on arrival at Tan Son Nhut airport for war
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Polemic – as you like it
Soldiers do as they are told, It isn’t fair that when they’re old, Those well trained men (and so well led)…
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Regarding a National Day for Veterans of MEAO
Good afternoon Brian, As you are no doubt aware I am a former ADF member having retired compulsorily in February
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Using Facebook
It is good to be proud of your service, Remembering what you have done. The trials and the tribulations, The
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