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01 September 2009
Army Participation in Blue September Cancer Awarness

The Chief of Army launched Army's participation in Blue September cancer awareness campaign. Having been personally affected by cancer, Lieutenant General Ken Gillespie knows first-hand the importance of early detection.

Lieutenant General Gillespie launched the Army’s support to the Blue September organisation at the Royal Military College on August 28 to raise awareness of cancer in men.

The Chief of Army volunteered to have his face daubed blue in the organisation’s signature mark to highlight the cancer message that blue is the colour for males.

He said the Army was largely populated by men and encouraged soldiers to ‘face up to cancer’.

"Take action and go see your GP. By finding cancer early, you have a better chance of beating the disease."


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Lieutenant General Ken Gillespie, Chief of Army, has his face painted by Sarah Campbell a member of the Blue September organisation

(Date taken: 28 August 2009)
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Sergeant Gavino Mura of the School of Artillery, Puckapunyal Victoria, has his face painted by Lieutenant General Ken Gillespie, the Chief of Army.

(Date taken: 28 August 2009)
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Private Bradley Carr of the School of Artillery, Puckapunyal Victoria, has his colleagues Blue September art work inspected by Lieutenant General Ken Gillespie, the Chief of Army

(Date taken: 28 August 2009)
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Members of the School of Artillery, Puckapunyal Victoria, line up to have their Blue September painted faces inspected by Lieutenant General Gillespie, the Chief of Army

(Date taken: 28 August 2009)
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Members of the School of Artillery, Puckapunyal Victoria, show off their Blue September faces.

(Date taken: 28 August 2009)
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