Acts of mercy
2 Army doctors aid Bali victims
TWO Army Reserve doctors were in the frontline of the ADF’s response to the latest Bali bombings, treating casualties at Denpasar Airport.

AMTG patrol comes under fire
THREE AMTG ASLAVs with a section of infantry aboard have been engaged by small-arms fire outside the city of As Samawah during a patrol.

Move approved
THE relocation of a squadron of Black Hawk helicopters to augment SF capabilities at Holsworthy Barracks has received Federal Cabinet approval.

CA seeking best photographs
A Lt-Gen Peter Leahy is calling for photographs that depict life in the Army.


ADF on top in trust survey
THE ADF has come out on top in a national survey conducted to determine which institutions were most trusted by Australians.


The long walk to find a cure
WHEN Leanne Myles phoned her fiancé, Sgt Scott Bradshaw, while he was on force preparation training in Darwin, and told him “you have to come home”, nothing could have prepared him for what had occurred in his absence.


More just system
THE ADF’s military justice system will be reformed following the release of the Government’s response to the Senate Committee’s report into the military justice system.


New drug test policy kicks in
Deliberate testing gets results
PROHIBITED substances testing has been in full swing for the four months since the release of amended Defence policy on June 15, which allows commanders to authorise tests.

Ute bash a record breaking success
MEMBERS of Victoria’s 4 Bde recently helped the organisers of the annual Deniliquin Ute Muster to smash two world records.


Net war mapped out
THE BATTLEFIELD capability of the ADF is to be enhanced following the announcement of the new Network Centric Warfare (NCW) Roadmap.


Top End benefits boosted
ADF families in the Top End will receive up to an extra $4400 and more travel benefits each year.


Call to back anti-violence initiative
ADF members are invited to wear a white ribbon on November 25 to support the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.


Medals provide shine to service
THIRTY-FIVE years after fighting in Vietnam, a 9RAR vet has been formally recognised for his service by the Army.

Lessons in life
School of Inf helps youths
YOUTHS at risk have received valuable life skills by attending a joint program at the School of Infantry.


Realistic training run
EXERCISE Rebus Run 05 has honed the security skills of 8 Bde’s Reserve Response Force in a series of realistic scenarios set in the Sydney area.


Course holds attention
THE concept of combined arms has taken on a whole new meaning for Sgt Jason Moriarty and 28 other Army personnel who gained their certificate in Military Self Defence (MSD) from ADFA recently.