Alpine Association celebrates 30 years

THE Army Alpine Association (AAA) has celebrated 30 years of mountain adventures, with a day of climbing at Booroomba Rocks outside Canberra and a celebratory dinner.

AAA Patron Maj-Gen Mike Hindmarsh delivered the keynote address to the assembled members. He highlighted the important role the AAA plays in providing ADF members with challenges outside their normal training.

He said it was important that the ADF continue to provide challenging opportunities like mountaineering to further develop the individual and group values core to the success of the Defence Force.

Although there is a current ban on Army overseas adventurous training, the AAA continues to offer a range of activities within Australia.

ADF members wanting more information should contact Simone Murray: simone.murray@defence.gov.au