A yellow armband to remember ALL our veterans
This Wednesday, Remembrance Day, is a chance for us all to honour, remember and respect the sacrifices made by brave men and women.
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“Defence News” – a new oxymoron / Wedgetail’s 50-day flight from Middle East
ADF reported on 29 Oct that an “E-7A Wedgetail and support personnel have [present tense] returned to Australia”. They left 50 days ago!
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Courage Under Fire – Daniel Keighran VC
Courage Under Fire – a raw, honest, humorous and inspirational story of a modern soldier and the burden of heroism.
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Tiny ADF footprint in Western Australia – The Need for a Second Army
A thought-provoking piece on “Tiny ADF footprint in Western Australia – The Need for a Second Army” – invites debate.
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Army Cadet Apprentice System – A PAPER
This paper is written around two key things – solid character and apprenticeship training – and focuses on building and construction in WA.
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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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CONTACT sets new record for page views
With 3 months and 5 days left in 2020, we’ve already broken last year’s record for the number of page views on our web site.
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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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3,000,000 PAGES VIEWED
CONTACT clocked up more than 3,000,000 page views at some point last night – a full 10 weeks ahead of the same figure last year.
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DVA survey ‘about veteran needs’ miss named
Veterans and their families were being asked to provide their views on how the ex-service community is consulted and engaged, and how this can be improved.
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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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What ‘new’ Defence Strategy?
I hear a lot of woohoo and excitement about a new 2020 Defence Strategic Update and Force Structure Plan –
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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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Bovington Tank Museum to host annual Tankfest on line
Between June 26-28, Tankfest 2020 will roll out on the internet, showcasing the Bovington Tank Museum’s incredible collection in an historic tank event.
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