One is one too many
I AM writing to raise awareness of an issue that is of great concern to me - the tragic outcome of some mental health problems - suicide or self-harm.

New RAR flag to fly on Anzac Day
EMBLAZONED with the RAR's, "Duty First" the new regimental flag will be flown officially for the first time on Anzac Day 2004.

Diggers show Navy how to make boats that win
SOLDIERS have triumphed over the Navy in an unusual yacht race held recently off the north coast of Australia.

Check 'chits' with doctors
COMMANDERS with concerns about medical "chits" have been reminded to check with medical practitioners before making a decision.

Rivers are no obstacle
THE first of 24 Bridge Erection Propulsion Boats (BEPB) has joined the Army and is now undergoing work-up training at the School of Military Engineering (SME).

1RAR's wiggle time
JIVING and grooving their little hearts out, primary school students and teachers from Magnetic Island Primary school rocked the morning away to 1RAR Band's Austin Powers concert recently.

How you can help DCO to help you
The Defence Community Organisation (DCO) is committed to supporting Defence families, members and commanders.

Looking after each other
REDUCING the incidence and impact of mental health problems is not just a medical/psychological responsibility, but requires clinical, administrative and personnel management.

Cloak of invisibility
NEWLY-developed uniforms using signature management technology designed to be difficult to see through night vision equipment have been officially endorsed for introduction into service.

100 editions for 'Maintenance News'
CENTENARY celebrations are in order for the Land Engineering Agency's Maintenance News following the release of the 100th edition.

Red Berets idolised at Clipsal 500
THE Red Berets parachute display team wowed crowds at the recent Clipsal 500 in Adelaide, with a series of descents that proved a popular side-attraction at the motor-racing event.

A water escape
AS PART of hectic preparation and training as the pending online Ready Battalion Group (RBG), 1RAR has been conducting Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET).

Fantastic support
IN THE early hours of the morning of March 4, I was involved in an accident where I was knocked from my pushbike and I suffered back and spinal injuries.

In Brief

Fine-tuning in East Timor
LEADERS in East Timor's fledgling Army fine-tuned their skills with the help of Australian soldiers and officers, as well as some hands-on experience in border operations.

Sigs at school
SOLDIERS from 145 Sig Sqn visited the Burns Creek all ages school in Honiara recently to present Principal Sam Panda with a cheque for SBD $2500 (AUS $443) to be used in the purchase of text books for the school library.

Australian to enter Iraq anti-terror HQ
MAJ-GEN Jim Molan has been appointed as the Deputy for Operations in the soon-to-be-established Multinational Force Coalition HQ in Iraq.

In Brief

Sinai soldiers succeed in Dead Sea challenge
SOLDIERS serving on Op Mazurka in Sinai, Egypt, joined runners from around the world recently, descending on the Dead Sea in Israel to compete in the annual Ein Gedi half-marathon.

Easter festivities to beat Easter blues
MEMBERS serving with the Headquarters Joint Task Force on Op Catalyst celebrated Easter with a low-key service at Baghdad International Airport.

NZSF make comeback in Afghan desert
NEW ZEALAND SAS soldiers have returned to Afghanistan as part of an international effort to bolster security in the country before elections.