Aussie stars
US meritorious service medal awarded to Australians for actions in Iraq
FOUR Army members have been awarded the US Bronze Star for their service with joint headquarters in support of operations in Iraq.

Safe return to all in 2005
Christmas messages.

Northern cook off
DIXIES were bashed and catering standards smashed at the 3 Bde Catering Competition at Lavarack Barracks last month, when five-person squads went rissole-to-rissole for the Catering Culinary Competition Cup.

Chief backs troops
CA rejects media criticism
RECENT media criticism of the Army’s reputation has been met head-on by the leaders of the Army.


Army sure of its future
ARMY is on path to meet its future as a light armoured force, contrary to recent debate in the media.

Defence means business in Rockhampton
ONE of the reasons the economy of Central Queensland is healthy is thanks to the injection of a massive $52.8 million through Defence-related activities.


Recruiting tool seeks street cred in Canberra
THE Army’s beastiest V8 powered vehicle will be making an appearance at the Summernats Canberra car festival early next year, thanks to a contract signed with Starr Performance.


Better breeding
RESERVES recently helped Melbourne Zoo create an aboveground habitat for a breeding pair of tree kangaroos named Timika and Bagi.

The best of the world’s hotshots
SOLDIERS from six nations gathered at the Singleton training area last month for 16 days of competition at the Army’s premier shooting event, AASAM 2004.


Christmas trekking
Keep your journey safe this holiday season
Following the success of the Defence Highway Rest Stop Program in recent years, the Occupation Health Safety and Compensation Branch (OHSC) is this year offering a safe and cost effective means of accommodation for Defence members and their families while they travel Australia during the peak posting and holiday period.

Co-ords of the Jungle
The organisation providing specialist guidance to RCB
WHILE rifle companies move on every three months, the Land Command Liaison Section – Butterworth (LCLS-B) remains to coordinate activities with other forces and offer guidance to commanders and staff.


In brief


No stopping proud dad
NEITHER war nor strife would keep WO2 Michael Leckie from daughter Melena’s Year 12 graduation ceremonies.


RCB training
Reserve units comprise rotation
RESERVE units have become more involved in the Army’s overseas deployment commitments, as the current Rifle Company Butterworth (RCB 68) rotation has been filled primarily by soldiers from 8/7RVR.

Singapore tests IRR
SOLDIERS from the Incident Response Regiment (IRR) recently participated in Chemical-Biological-Radiological (CBR) response training in Singapore as part of Exercise Black Orchid 2004.


Tokyo’s tunes
AUSTRALIAN Army Bands (AAB) have been the principal international performing guests at the 50th anniversary of the Japan Self Defence Force Marching Festival and Tattoo, in Tokyo.


Cadets at new heights
A PARTY of 18 ADFA cadets, midshipmen and staff members have completed a nine-day, 100km trek on the Kokoda trail.
After overnighting in Port Moresby they made the 30-minute flight to Kokoda in the Owen Stanley ranges.


Bosnian security change
A REVOLUTION in European security has occurred with the transfer of peacekeeping duties in Bosnia-Herzegovina.