Seeking info re low-flying C-17 over Lake Somerset 1 October 2020
I was water skiing on the dam at Lake Somerset [north-west of Brisbane] last Thursday with the kids and a
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Letters to the Editor
Proposal to raise an Army Cadet Apprentice School
We propose that an apprentice school could be run under the banner of Australian Army Cadets and and be called Army Cadet Apprentice School.
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AAPRS Vietnam veterans denied recognition
A small group of Vietnam War veteran specialist officers and NCOs are being denied an award for their service that
Read moreWhat a fantastic magazine – Issue 67 is outstanding
What a fantastic magazine. Issue 67 is outstanding. Not that the others were bad – they were great as well – just this one had something else.
Read moreQuestion – is CONTACT still printed?
Hi, I have not seen a copy of CONTACT on my newsagents shelf for what seems six months. Are you
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Recognising the contribution of our Vietnam veterans
On 18 August, Vietnam Veterans’ Day and the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, we pause to reflect on the service and sacrifice of our Vietnam veterans.
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Gross denial of Superannuation entitlements of ex-Defence members
Letter to: • The Hon Darren Chester MP Minister for Defence Personnel Minister for Veteran’s Affairs • Senator the Hon
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Poster wanted
I contacted a number of ADF ppl from areas such as recruitment, public relations, admin etc a month or so
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1st Australian Support Group (Vietnam) HQ reunion
I am looking for members of Headquarters and headquarters company 1st Australian Logistic support group (1 ALSG) ex Vietnam, for
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Butterworth recognition headed to High Court
I sent you the story of the soliders who are seeking recognition for serving in Butterworth, Malaysia. Well their plight
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RCB denied Warlike Service appeal
Our appeal [that AASM be awarded for ‘warlike service’ with Rifle Company Butterworth from September 1974 to December 1980] was
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Agent Orange issue still not fully resolved
Good morning, I am writing in the hope that you can give support to a cause which has yet to
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Virus made me a morning person
How are you coping with this social isolation? I’m doing alright with reading, cooking, jigsaws, exercising and getting out for a walk on a regular basis.
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Can New Zealand’s lockdown be justified?
A LETTER TO THE EDITOR, attributable only to the author. Publication does not constitute endorsement by CONTACT. . FILE PHOTO: Jacinda
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Thanking all firies, volunteers and Defence
On Saturday the 4th of January, the Hervey Bay RSL did a bucket collection for the Bushfire Appeal, and the sum raised was $19K.
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Thoughts on current ‘war crimes’ inquiry
The present inquiry into the actions of ADF personnel in the Afghanistan conflict, aimed at the actual fighters on the
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“Fittest I’ve ever been”
G’day Brian, I spoke to you earlier in the year for some advice, in particular the Couch to Commando program
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In support of a Royal Commission into veteran suicide
Dear Editor, Veteran Suicides are not the traditional understanding of the term “Suicide” What they are is a result of
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Prize-winning veteran art auction
2RAR Historical Collection Fundraising – ONLINE FACEBOOK AUCTION 2019 – Framed, Limited, Artist-Signed Print Auction. This print is signed by
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Thank you Townsville military
All of Townsville would like to thank all the soldiers who helped during our recent floods. It was a horrible
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