Incredible posting cycle
A MEDICAL technician from Holsworthy Barracks is planning a novel way of arriving at his next posting in WA – by pedalling across the Nullarbor.

2 honoured for bravery
TWO SASR soldiers have been awarded the Medal for Gallantry.

For Queen, country and family
AN RMC drill sergeant swapped his pace stick for a baton during the Commonwealth Games Queen’s baton relay through Canberra last month.

Game for a good time
WHILE the athletes of the Commonwealth assemble in Melbourne, the ADF’s support team to the Games is already well down the track of delivering its support.


Rwanda service ‘warlike’
MORE than 630 ADF personnel who served in Rwanda in two rotations in 1994-95 will have their service recognised as warlike following a review by Defence and a decision by the government.


Diary supports ADF families
A NEW ADF Operational Deployment Diary has been produced to provide a greater level of support to deploying members and their families.


Army makes history with first e-book
IN A first for historians world wide, Australian Army history is being brought alive through computer imagery, war gaming and interactive e-books.


AHU: A personal story
I have spent much of the past three years travelling Australia in the course of my duties.

Army celebrates in style
THE Army’s 105th birthday was celebrated at Blamey Square at Russell Offices with a ceremonial parade, followed by a barbecue and cutting of a birthday cake.


Centre open day a blast
THE safety of all ADF personnel deployed on operations will be greatly enhanced following the official opening of the Army Explosive Hazards Centre (ExHC) at Gallipoli Barracks.


Altar’s origins now laid out
CHAP Mark Watt’s prayers have been answered.


Take care and see you soon
THE main bulk of Secdet 9 has departed for Iraq after being farewelled from Holsworthy by family, friends, 3RAR CO Lt-Col Mick Mumford and Land Commander Maj-Gen Mark Kelly.


Afghan reconstruction
TWO hundred soldiers will deploy to Afghanistan to be part of the Netherlands-led Provincial Reconstruction Team.


New agency all about a fair go
DEFENCE now has a new branch for managing and resolving military and civilian complaints.


Memorial unveiled
IN THE French village of Bullecourt, the valour of an Australian from WWI is remembered each year with a scholarship in his name awarded to a student of merit.


Old faithful set to retire
THERE’S a new “ride” on its way to the far north.