Revival of the 39th
THE “ragged bloody heroes” who stood first against the Japanese on the Kokoda Track in World War II will have their sacrifices recognised anew next month when the name of the 39th Battalion is returned to the Army Order of Battle.

Hand over of security role
THE Australian Army has hand-
ed over responsibility for security in Al Muthanna to Iraqi Security Forces during a formal ceremony in the province’s capital.

Travel card caution
DEFENCE Travel Card (DTC) users who think they won’t get caught abusing the system should be warned.

PM flags Dili rebalancing
PRIME Minister John Howard indicated there would be a reduction and rebalancing of Australian forces in Timor-Leste when he visited the country with CDF ACM Angus Houston on July 18.


40 and still happy
HOW many bars can you fit on a long service medal?

Mining ops cleared for Woomera
MINING company Oxiana will be permitted to conduct operations in the Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA) following the signing of an access agreement with the Government.

New arms of the law
TWO Army officers have been appointed to the new positions of Director Military Prosecutions (DMP) and Registrar of Military Justice (RMJ) to further enhance the fairness of the Australian military justice system.

In for the count
YOU can count on the troopers from 2 Cav Regt – just ask the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

TV star helps course shine
TV TALENT and virtual reality have been used as highly effective instruction tools for the latest Inspector General ADF (IGADF) inquiry officers’ course.

The Abrams Files
THE Armoured Fighting Vehicle Capability Implementation Team (AFVCIT) from AHQ has travelled to the US to view M1A1 Abrams New Equipment Training.

Sons of vets rock Pucka for Legacy
IT’S not uncommon for the rafters at the RAA Regimental Mess in Bridges Barracks to shake.

Chinook rotation flies out
MEMBERS of 16 Bde (Avn) who deployed to Afghanistan as part of the second rotation of TF 637.3 Chinook detachment were praised for their sacrifices for Australia during a farewell ceremony at Sydney Airport on July 20.

Bike campaign set to rev up
AN ADF motorcycle awareness and safety campaign will be launched on August 4.

Making most of flying time
WHEN the aviation component in Timor-Leste is not flying tasks in support of Operation Astute, its members are doing flight training not usually available to them in Australia.

Ready for any emergency
A SECTION of Emergency Responders (ER) and a command element is providing specialised rescue/recovery and hazards mitigation support to the ADF aviation force in Timor-Leste.

Legend in safe hands
THE Rats may be legendary, but they are quick to point out that the legend has continued.

Taste of Army for Coolgardie kids
UNITS from 13 Bde have given food for thought to students from outback WA when they made the long trip to Perth.

Tears, cheers mark 90 years
THERE was action, plenty of laughs, a lot of reminiscing and many tears when 41RNSWR celebrated its 90th birthday.

Massive haul of weapons
TWO truckloads of bladed and other weapons have been confiscated in Dili in the two months since the Australian force arrived.

Middle East milestone
ARMY has just marked 50 years of service with the United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation (UNTSO) with a commemoration at HQ UNTSO in Jerusalem.

Role still relevant
3 COMBAT Service Support Group (3CSSG) is providing a wide and diverse range of logistical and support services to the Operation Astute force deployed to Dili.

Kanimbla comforts
SOLDIERS deployed to East Timor are enjoying well-deserved recuperation onboard HMAS Kanimbla.