Defence thinks it has the math right this time
In the latest saga with Defence’s almost-non-reporting on COVID within its ranks, the ADF today added one new case of COVID-19 ‘overseas’.
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Defence COVID numbers so high the maths is too hard (for them)
Defence added two more COVID-19 cases yesterday – and, for the second report in a row, CONTACT is amused by their maths.
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ADF partners get improved job-search help
ADF members’ partners will receive simpler and faster to employment support through Partner Employment Assistance Program improvements.
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Bad weekend for ADF COVID figures
Defence added 5 or 6 new cases of COVID-19 on the weekend – but we can’t be sure which, because the maths wus hard, apparently 😉
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156th case of COVID-19 in Defence
Defence added one new case of COVID-19 today ‘overseas’ – and fixed Tuesday’s clerical error, to show 146 ‘recovered’.
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$800million for new Australian-made landing craft and amphibs
Defence will invest $800million to acquire new fleets of Australian-built amphibious vehicles and landing craft.
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Shock resurgence of COVID-19 in ADF
Defence reports that only 14 of its 155 cases of COVID-19 has actually recovered from the disease – after previously reporting 145 recovered.
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$21million in Innovation Hub grants
New Defence Innovation Hub contracts will strengthen Australia’s defence capability by investing in innovative Australian ideas.
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Welcome events at new-posting locations
ADF members and families will be welcomed to new posting locations across the country with in-person or virtual welcome events next month.
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One more COVID-19 case in ADF – 6 recover
Defence added one more COVID-19 ‘overseas’ bringing the total to 154 – 91 of which were ‘overseas’ – with 145 listed as ‘recovered’.
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Spirit of giving put into action in Fiji
The ADF put the Christmas spirit of giving into action when 618 personnel headed to Fiji on December 24 to lend
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Medical team deployment a first for ADF
In a first, an ADF medical team was embedded in the Role 3 medical facility at Iraq’s Baghdad Diplomatic Support
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One more COVID-19 case
Defence added one more confirmed case of COVID-19 to its tally today – and increased the total number ‘recovered too.
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Australia Day Honours – Military Division
Senior ADF officers’ work in ADF foreign relations and exports for Australian industry were recognised in the Australia Day honours.
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Helicopters vital in delivery of supplies to Fiji
HMAS Adelaide’s embarked MRH-90 Taipan helicopters played a vital role in delivering much-needed supplies to Fijian communities that had been
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Two more COVID-19 cases ‘overseas’
Defence has added two new confirmed cases of COVID-19. Both new cases were added to the ‘overseas’ tally, which stands at 89.
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The future of robotics and autonomous systems
The crystal ball is a little clearer for Defence’s logistics elements and those involved in robotics and autonomous systems with
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Should Australia have a ‘Purple Heart’-type award?
Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal will consider recognition for members of the ADF injured, wounded or killed in service.
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150th COVID-19 case recorded by Defence
Defence rounded its confirmed COVID-19 case numbers to an even 150 today by adding one more to the ‘overseas’ subtotal.
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Here’s how Defence records its own COVID-19 cases
Rather than ‘make up’ a few lines to tell you about yesterday’s new ADF COVID cases, I thought I’d show you the lack of info I actually get.
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