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Sgt Andrew Rule from Combat Training Center (CTC) at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville, demonstrates new advanced training methods using computer-based systems. Photo by Jason Weeding Sgt Andrew Rule from Combat Training Center (CTC) at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville, demonstrates new advanced training methods using computer-based systems. Photo by Jason Weeding
Sig Marissa Whight, 7CSR selects frequencies on the vehicle mounted radio at Enoggera in Brisbane. Photo provided by 7CSR Sig Marissa Whight, 7CSR selects frequencies on the vehicle mounted radio at Enoggera in Brisbane. Photo provided by 7CSR
From left, Sgt Jo Downs earned the Buchanan Trophy awarded for most outstanding Sergeant recruit instructor; Commander Training Command Maj-Gen Maurie McNarn; Cpl Adrian Baggio earnt the bi-annual Dixon Trophey awarded for most outsatnding corporal recruit instructor. The awards were presented at ARTC Kapooka. From left, Sgt Jo Downs earned the Buchanan Trophy awarded for most outstanding Sergeant recruit instructor; Commander Training Command Maj-Gen Maurie McNarn; Cpl Adrian Baggio earnt the bi-annual Dixon Trophey awarded for most outsatnding corporal recruit instructor. The awards were presented at ARTC Kapooka.
Photo provided by ARTC
WO1 Laurie Case, left, is on hand to congratulate Musn Andre Carpenter, QUR, on winning the “Champion of Champions” musicianship award following his sterling effort in the Queensland State Brass Band competition. WO1 Laurie Case, left, is on hand to congratulate Musn Andre Carpenter, QUR, on winning the “Champion of Champions” musicianship award following his sterling effort in the Queensland State Brass Band competition.
Photo by WO Ken Lincoln, RAN
There’s not much good Aussie companionship when you’re the only Australian in a remote Iraqi township but Maj Craig Madden, RAE, is nothing if not resourceful. Maj Madden, left, scouted around on Anzac Day and eventually came across Rochelle Knight, right, a Kiwi from Christchurch, who is in Iraq working for civilian contract company KBR. Add about 20 US soldiers to hold the flags, wreaths made from locally-growing gum trees and “wha-lah!” a instant Anzac Day ceremony. Maj Madden and Rochelle were in Balad, a town about 100km north of Baghdad, where he was providing awareness training on mines, improvised explosive devices and unexploded ordnance. There’s not much good Aussie companionship when you’re the only Australian in a remote Iraqi township but Maj Craig Madden, RAE, is nothing if not resourceful. Maj Madden, left, scouted around on Anzac Day and eventually came across Rochelle Knight, right, a Kiwi from Christchurch, who is in Iraq working for civilian contract company KBR. Add about 20 US soldiers to hold the flags, wreaths made from locally-growing gum trees and “wha-lah!” a instant Anzac Day ceremony. Maj Madden and Rochelle were in Balad, a town about 100km north of Baghdad, where he was providing awareness training on mines, improvised explosive devices and unexploded ordnance.
Photo provided by Mrs Pamela Madden
Capt Mitch Marcovich, 1CER, talks with students at Wagaman Primary School, Darwin, about life as a soldier in the Army.Photo by Cpl Chrissy Williams, Norforce Capt Mitch Marcovich, 1CER, talks with students at Wagaman Primary School, Darwin, about life as a soldier in the Army.Photo by Cpl Chrissy Williams, Norforce
3RAR veteran Bill Hall and Pte Jason Dunn, 3RAR, talk differences between 303s and Bren LMGs to Styers with 40mm grenade launchers at the Quantum Jump Celebration from 1950 to 2004. 3RAR veteran Bill Hall and Pte Jason Dunn, 3RAR, talk differences between 303s and Bren LMGs to Styers with 40mm grenade launchers at the Quantum Jump Celebration from 1950 to 2004.
Photo by Bill Cunnenn, Army newspaper

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