Outstanding dedication commended

Great job: Maj-Gen Richard Irving with members of 8/7 RVR and their commendation. Photo by Capt Michael Brooke

MEMBERS of 68 RCB have been awarded a Unit Commendation for their outstanding dedication to duty.

Maj-Gen Richard Irving made the presentation at Puckapunyal on behalf of CO 324 CSSB Wg-Cmdr Peter Viggers who made the commendation to the unit, which is formed by reservists from 8/7RVR. Maj-Gen Irving said that the award was in recognition of the growing professionalism of the reserves, and highlighted their growing responsibility in supporting deployments during such a critical a time of increased operational tempo as the war against terrorism.

“The reservists who deployed to Malaysia as part of 68 RCB demonstrated how reservists contribute real capability to the Army, which has troops deployed in peacekeeping operations in many places around the world,” he said.

Maj-Gen Irving said the reservists had served with distinction in Malaysia and also Timor-Leste in recent times. He said Victoria’s reservists are “ordinary people doing extraordinary things”, who serve the best interest of the Army and the community.

The reservists of 8/7 RVR were based at Butterworth from November to February as part of a long-standing agreement between Malaysia and Australia.