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Black day
Embarked Forces and HMAS Kanimbla personnel came together for a moving service of reflection for Capt Mark Bingley, 171 Avn Sqn, and Tpr Joshua Porter, SASR, on Kanimbla on December 7, a week after the Black Hawk accident in which the two men were lost.

Sheer courage
AUSTRALIA’S first Star of Gallantry, along with Medals for Gallantry were awarded to members of the 200-strong SFTG now returned from Southern Afghanistan.

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Sports News

	Report issued into death of Private Kovco
	Deputy farewelled
	Reserves take lead in Solomons
	New Secretary takes charge
	Command's big reorg

Special look at our operations

	In the deep end
	Mountain on funds
	International footy kicks off in Brisbane

	2006 in review Army had a busy year in 2006 both here and overseas. From tragedy to triumph, operations to new equipment, Cpl Andrew Hetherington looks back on the year that was.
	Christmas spirit alive at 5 Bde Oh Christmas tree: Cpl Kate Shore and Pte Leah Hogan help Holsworthy-based 5 Bde get into the swing of the festive season by decorating a tree, which they dedicated to the 2500 ADF personnel who will spend Christmas away from their families. Photo by Michael Brooke

14 December 2006
Edition #1158