The Deception
By Peter Kelly If you asked any soldier, sailor or airman who is even remotely involved in warfighting if they
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Personal stories
Buddies in Boats
FILE PHOTO (23 July 1982): HMAS Otama in Sydney Harbour. Photo by Marius Bar Toulon. Twas February 1978….[might have been
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Happy New Year – 20 years after 1999
I sent the following message to CONTACT DFSW Club members yesterday, and thought it appropriate to pass it on more
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RIP Dave Stafford Finney – 3 February 2019
Dave Stafford Finney, a recently retired Royal Australian Navy Petty Officer – is how he described himself when he allowed
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These medals aren’t free
The truth is, I use to be tough, at least I thought I was, as a teenager I wanted to
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When I have too much time to think
When I have too much time to think… this happens. What will be my legacy? What will I be remembered
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I am an Australian sailor
I am an Australian Sailor. I am not only an Australian sailor, but I am also proud – proud of
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You will no longer wear that uniform!
Well, just short of 20 years, and even though I knew it was coming it is still a tough pill
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The Unlikely Patriot?
Real patriots don’t necessary wear their national flag as a cape. Real patriots don’t always have to tattoo their love of
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