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By Spent Cartridge

An M113AS4 at Shoalwater Bay. Photo by Leading Seaman Andrew Dakin.
Poets Corner 

I’m a Zulu!

24/02/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1630 Views 0 Comments By Spent Cartridge

A warrior you are; and, first into the fight As from behind where you sit there wields a great might

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The humble and ubiquitous field rations eating device – aka fucking ridiculous eating device – aka F.R.E.D. in use.
Poets Corner 

Fred

14/02/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2105 Views 1 Comment By Spent Cartridge

How you helped us all out many times in any given day With only three primary uses designed that way

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An M113AS4 on the prowl in the Australian bush.
Poets Corner 

Break Hide!

12/02/202212/02/2022 Spent Cartridge 1771 Views 0 Comments By Spent Cartridge

Shots ring out disturbing the night You sit upright all composed without signs of fright Trying to get into that

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The author, 2 Cav Regt, Mt Bundy, NT, 1995.
Poets Corner 

“I am still a Soldier…”

06/12/202106/12/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1864 Views 1 Comment By Spent Cartridge

I am still a Soldier… I am Ubiquitous, Paratus, and ready to Percute et Percute Velociter,  A Vigilant soldier, who

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Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett
Poets Corner 

Indians! Or Vegies!

02/12/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1500 Views 0 Comments By Spent Cartridge

Patrolling creek lines; re-entrants; and, saddles Even wrapping your pack up, to go for a paddle Moving forward to observe

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Yes! I’m a Veteran!

26/11/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1667 Views 2 Comments By Spent Cartridge

Morning Brian,  At it again. Caution mate! This one is still hot! Originally it was “Oh! My friend Sleep!” But

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Death from Over the Hill (Mortars – Dealers in Death!)

20/11/202121/11/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2926 Views 1 Comment By Spent Cartridge

They hump their kit here They hump their kit there They hump up hills and down ravines They hump with

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Executive Officer HMAS Dechaineux Lieutenant Commander Darren White raises the 'Jolly Roger' on Collins-class submarine HMAS Dechaineux at Fleet Base West. Official Defence photo by Chief Petty Officer Damian Pawlenko.
Poets Corner 

The Saltiest Ode to Submariners

16/11/202116/11/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1944 Views 1 Comment By Spent Cartridge

Once a “Jolly Roger” swam under the seven seas Deep in the bowels of one of our Collins-class submarines She

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Letters to the Editor 

Let’s help these civvies understand

13/10/202113/10/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1617 Views 0 Comments By Spent Cartridge

Dear Editor, Hello to all Australian Serving ADF Members and Veterans. I just wanted to remind you to give your

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Executive Officer HMAS Dechaineux Lieutenant Commander Darren White raises the 'Jolly Roger' on Collins-class submarine HMAS Dechaineux at Fleet Base West. Official Defence photo by Chief Petty Officer Damian Pawlenko.
Letters to the Editor 

Jolly Roger for all new subs

30/09/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3435 Views 1 Comment By Spent Cartridge

Dear Editor, Just a quick question for the CDF General Angus Campbell… Will these new submarines come complete? (with Jolly Roger).

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Letters to the Editor 

Support – the difference between life and death

23/08/202123/08/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1909 Views 0 Comments By Spent Cartridge

Dear Editor, Today I would like to bring something that is dear to my heart to the table. Support. There’s plenty out there and its free.

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Plans to redesign ‘offensive’ unit/corps badges – Letter to the Editor

03/08/202103/08/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1967 Views 0 Comments By Spent Cartridge

I was just wondering if there were plans to redesign any Army unit or corp badges in a logical escalation of the ‘death iconography’ ban?

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