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Author: Posted by Brian Hartigan

Ben Jones and his new psychiatric assistance dog Belle. Photo supplied.
Australian News Veterans 

First psychiatric assistance dog trained by veterans for a veteran

02/03/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1977 Views 0 Comments

The first psychiatric assistance dog trained by veterans, for veterans, has moved home with her veteran handler in Canberra. CAPTION:

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Poets Corner 

Away

02/03/2021 Ben Fitzpatrick 1189 Views 0 Comments By Ben Fitzpatrick

I longed for your Black desert sky Bright stars Rotating low on Distant horizons Cold fiercely infinite Stripping ego From

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Poets Corner 

Scars

01/03/2021 Ben Fitzpatrick 1192 Views 0 Comments By Ben Fitzpatrick

Now they all applaud Those who have walked in harm’s way Love washing away Some of the distant horror Lurking

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Composite image – An Army Red Beret drops from the sky with the Australian National Flag and the sun sets behind the Australian White Ensign on HMAS Armidale (II). ANF photo by Petty Officer Phil Cullinan. Ensign photo by Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy 

Army and Navy celebrate 120th birthday

01/03/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1634 Views 0 Comments

Members and veterans of the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Army will mark 120 years of service to the country today.

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CONTACT Magazine issue 69 out now
Archives News 

CONTACT magazine – Issue 69

01/03/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7954 Views 0 Comments

CONTACT Air Land & Sea magazine issue number 69 was published on 1 March 2021 and is completely free for anyone to read, download and share.

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Anniversary of the 'Breaker Morant injustice'
Letters to the Editor 

‘Breaker Morant’ trio injustice as it reflects on alleged SAS war crimes

28/02/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2700 Views 0 Comments

A reflection on the execution anniversary of Lieutenants Harry ‘Breaker’ Morant, Peter Handcock and Imprisonment of Lieutenant George Witton.

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Faces of Australian war veterans projected on a facade in Martin Place, Sydney, during an Anzac Day dawn service. Photo by Able Seaman Bonnie Gassner.
Poets Corner 

ANZAC Day

28/02/202128/02/2021 Michael Shave 1491 Views 1 Comment By Michael Shave

I thought “I’ll march this Anzac Day,” To Sydney thus I’ll make my way. But then, to set my medals

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Leopard tank. Photo by Corporal Jason Logue.
Letters to the Editor 

Hello from an ex army reservist, 10/27 Bn

28/02/202128/02/2021 ken 1706 Views 0 Comments

I am writing to you guys of this paper, it is going well I used to get it on parade

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HMAS Sheean leads MV Mega Bakti and MV Besant to out of Fleet Base West for sea-phase elements of Exercise Pacific Reach 2019. Photo by Petty Officer James Whittle.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy 

HMAS Sheean visits Tasmania

27/02/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1819 Views 0 Comments

RAN submarine HMAS Sheean will visit Beauty Point in northern Tasmania this week, the first in a series of port visits to the state.

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F/A-18F Super Hornet aircrew walk out for the final mission on Operation Okra at the main air operating base in the Middle East Region. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski, stylised by CONTACT.
Poets Corner 

SERVICE BEFORE SELF

27/02/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1912 Views 0 Comments By Tomas 'Paddy' Hamilton

One hundred years of service, our Air Force has achieved – Sometimes the butt of friendly jibes, but do not be deceived…

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The Grumpy Old Men Coffee Club in Cleveland, Queensland.
Letters to the Editor 

Greetings from the Grumpy Old Men Coffee Club

27/02/202127/02/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3116 Views 1 Comment

The Grumpy Old Men Coffee Club (GOMCC) is a group of Veterans who meet twice a week at the Gym in Cleveland [in Brisbane’s south].

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ANZAC Day 2020 in Kiama Downs NSW. Photo by Brian Hartigan.
Australian News Veterans 

ANZAC Day arrangements – what’s on, what isn’t

26/02/202126/02/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2282 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day

Anzac Day services overseas are cancelled again in 2021, while domestic services can go ahead in line with state and territory COVID rules.

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Lynx KF41 in a European setting. Image supplied.
Australian News Sovereign industry 

Albury company wins international Lynx contract

26/02/202126/02/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2637 Views 0 Comments

Albury-based Milspec Manufacturing announced today that it has secured a contract with Rheinmetall to manufacture advanced alternators for a foreign

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168th case of COVID-19 confirmed in Defence
ADF Australian News 

168th case of COVID in Defence

24/02/202124/02/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1370 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Defence added its 168th confirmed case of COVID-19 today – ‘overseas’. Nothing more to say, really – just recording the fact, for posterity.

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Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds has been admitted to hospital and former Minister for Defence Marise Payne will take over in her absence.
ADF Australian News 

Defence Minister Linda Reynolds in hospital with heart issues

24/02/202124/02/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2735 Views 0 Comments

Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds has been admitted to hospital and former Minister for Defence Marise Payne will take over in her absence.

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new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Defence 22 Feb 21
ADF Australian News 

Two more ADF COVID-19 cases

22/02/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1811 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Defence added another two confirmed cases fo COVID-19 today, attributed to ‘overseas’ – which seems to be a popular scapegoat these days 😉

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An Australian Army padre on operations in the Middle East.
Poets Corner 

THE CHAPLAIN

21/02/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2224 Views 0 Comments By Tomas 'Paddy' Hamilton

The Lord casts his net, both far and wide, to those who feel they’re lost When the ways of this

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Letters to the Editor 

Will battalions’ order of battle be adjusted to reflect LAND 400?

21/02/202121/02/2021 Geoffrey Chester 1964 Views 0 Comments LAND 400 Phase 3

Will battalions’ etc order of battle be adjusted to reflect the structural changes down at section level when Land 400 vehicles are bought?

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Editor's Blog 

CONTACT was shut down by Facebook – and I really don’t care

19/02/202127/02/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2539 Views 7 Comments

The reason I don’t care that Facebook shut down our FB page is because its just one tool we use to guide people to where the real action is.

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Australian Army soldiers from 2nd Commando Regiment secure a Sydney ferry in Middle Harbour, New South Wales, during counter-terrorism training. Photo by Corporal Kyle Genner.
Australian Australian Army News 

Black Hawk accident on Sydney Harbour

17/02/202117/02/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5717 Views 0 Comments

An Australian Army Black Hawk has reportedly been involved in a serious incident on Sydney Harbour, its blades striking a ships mast.

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