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Online EXTRAS!

At dfm we're cursed by our own success. We constantly receive quality copy that we just physically can't fit into the magazine. So here for you are those articles which by ill luck couldn't be crammed into the hard copy received in homes. Articles are sorted by the season they would have gone in had the room been available (starting with Summer 2007/2008).

Winter 2009

Article Synopsis
Badges of Rank Confused and semi-concussed by the wide variey of rank identifiers for the three Services, then wonder no more!
CARNIVALIANCE:  Climbing the Ranks of Sideshow Alley Darren looks at who's King of the Jumping Castle
Fundraising for Children of East Timor by the RAAF East Sale Community RAAF East Sale Defence families and local organisations coming together to help children of East Timor
Readers rides spotlight on Stephen Cole’s Valiant Charger Darren asks Steven Cole to talk about his treasured 1972 Valiant Charger
Youth crew wanted to sail tall ship Young Endeavour The training ship Young Endeavour is seeking crew from ages 16 to 23. Applications close August 31

 

Autumn 2009

Article Synopsis
Armygeddon - the road behind and way ahead Darren Gallagher talks with the movers and shakers behind Army's street machine
Australia Day Medallion awards by PPEC The People Strategies and Policy Group present three deserving people with their medallions
Book Review - Soldiers' Tales William Brown reviews Soldiers’ Tales: acollection of true stories from Aussie Soldiers (note: go into the draw to win a copy of the book - see review)
Book Review - Australians on the Western Front Nicole Snyder reviews DVA's Australians on the Western Front (note: go into the draw to win a copy of the book - see review)
The Look Darren Gallagher muses on putting your best foot forward
Wagga Digs Deep for Victorian Bushfire Wildlife Victims Raylene Garwood reports how RAAF Wagga dug deep for the forgotton victims of the Victorian fires

 

Spring/Summer 2008

Article Synopsis
2008 dfm Survey results In the Winter edition for 2008 we asked readers to fill out a survey about dfm in order we can better tailor the magazine to their needs. Here are the results
Downtime - Geocaching Combining technology, walking, and perception - Geocaching is fun for the whole family
Making a difference Darren's article on how joining a volunteer organisation upon a new posting can enrich your life as well as lives of others
Strongly Encouragable Darren looks at when presence at an event is "strongly encouraged" and recommends you embrace the experience
New program win-win for Indigenous Australians and Defence A look at the Indigenous recruitment strategy
Lake George Chaplain Jim Cosgrove's poem on the Lake George tragedy
NSW Top Talker Wins National Title of 2008 Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award Who won and information for entering next year's comp
Legacy says thanks Legacy thanks the public for their support during the fund raising week
Off road training in Defence Looking to improve your ground vehicle handling skills in rough terrain? Check out this article for more information
Celebrate sensibly A reminder to Defence members to be sensible when attending their end of year function

Winter 2008

Article Synopsis
Dikko's ADF Golf Coupons Astound your friends, amaze your enemies with use of these ADF Golf Coupons giving you mastery over the green and holey battlefield
Downtime - Young Carers Darren hooks up with Carers Australia to see just how amazing some of our 'Young Carers' actually are
Downtime - Patriots Motorcycle Association Darren meets with members of the Defence motorcycle association, the Patriots, to discuss what the group is all about
Downtime - SCA Extras Where Michelmas the Merchant discussing the non knight activities in the Society of Creative Anachronism (SCA), the SCA community, and the fun that can be had in not being you
Downtime - War Games Michael Hughes meets with War Gamers who enthusiatically discuss their hobby all the while attacking Michael's forces in Australia and grinding them to dust
Legends Darren considers what it is to be a Legend and whether being called one in the workplace sullies the term
Posting Q&A Where we interview someone who just posted into a location about what they like about it and what they hate. This time it's Canberra
Relocations POCs Defence Relocations and Housing Manager Contact Details
Uniform Culture Do you know what all history is behind your service clothing?  Our Laird takes a look

Autumn 2008

Article Synopsis
Downtime - knights, camera, action! Where Darren Gallagher interviews an ADF member about the fun that can be had re-enacting ye olde times
Downtime - living doll Darren Gallagher discusses an unusual hobby with a member's wife - baking babies!
Electronic Treasure Hunters Darren Gallagher muses on how our some of our primeval instincts have adapted to the modern world
The Internet and You Some points to consider when chatting online and tips on how to do it safely

Summer 2007/2008

Article Synopsis
Deployment Candle Chaplain Jim Cosgrove tells us about The Deployment Candle, which will burn in memory of all those deployed Overseas for as long as they are there
Downtime - coasting along Darren discusses the thrills and spills of a regional Queensland recruiter posting
Downtime - drawing Where Darren Gallagher talks with an ADF member whose passion is putting pencil to paper
Downtime - fishing Darren Gallagher talks fish, the one that got away, and all the tackle and gear availble for a lend at the RAAF Amberley Fishing Club
HMAS CERBERUS serves up dog cake

Our resident Chaplain Christine Senini's account of the 2007 Blessing of the Animals Service

Kokoda the Musical Emma tells us about Calwell High's salute to the diggers at Kokoda
RAAF Balloon unit Brett discusses his time in the RAAF Balloon unit and how they promote the Air Force across Australia
Review - Protocol & Procedures Will examines the Protocol & Procedures 3rd edition and discovers its packed to the gills with useful information on ceremonial Australian life
Why we live where we live! Chaplain Jim Cosgrove's ode as heard on Macca's Australia All Over


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