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| Volume 11, No. 60, February 22, 2007 | |||
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CA goes behind lines |
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| Current M72 stock all there: audit THE first phase of an investigation into the security of the ADF’s weapons, munitions and explosives has accounted for all Defence’s current stock of M72 66mm anti-tank weapons. |
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Blood payment for comedy act SOLDIERS from 3 Bde were enticed to pay for their laughs with blood when the Australian Red Cross Blood Service’s Donor Mobile paid a visit to their Townsville base. |
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Features |
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TROOPS serving with Overwatch Battle Group (West) 2 have conducted their largest operation to date during a desert patrol. Most of the battle group’s 500 troops, who arrived in Iraq last November, deployed on the operation from January 8-11 and established a Forward Operating Base in the Ad Bibdibah Desert in the Al Muthanna province. The operation enhanced members’ understanding of the region and patterns of life near the Saudi Arabian border. A key focus was meeting officials from Iraq’s Department of Border Enforcement who held the lead role in preventing smuggling activities between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. more.. |
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Personnel |
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THE first reservists to receive a pay rate the same as their ARA counterparts will receive the extra amount from February 23. more.. |
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SINCE early youth most of us have been raised in families where “sit up straight” was the order of the day. more.. |
Set your sights LAST edition there was generic detail of the Army retention bonuses to be offered to members to encourage them to remain within Army for an extended period. |
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Lifestyle |
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Are you tired of filling your car with fuel every week and emptying your wallet just to drive to work? If your answer is yes, then you could consider cutting your running costs by riding a fuel- efficient scooter. more.. |
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Sweaty Palms Ace Combat X Skies of Deception offers the same aerial combat found in the Ace Combat series, but specifically designed for PSP. |
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| Slipped Disc CIAO, This was the unofficial soundtrack to the 2006 Italian Film Festival that appeared across Australia late last year. | |||
Sports |
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AN ADFA captain has been selected to represent Australia in refereeing at the Under 19s Rugby World Cup in Belfast, later this year.
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CPL Megan Clarke did not quite have all bases covered, but she proved the “everywhere girl” as the recent Australian Defence Softball Association tour of New Zealand rekindled her love of the sport. more.. |
Rugby’s new calendar THE Combined Australian Services Rugby League has revamped its playing calendar for its 10th anniversary year to achieve a better fit with its commitments to major Australian Rugby League events. |
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| Silver in South Africa for freestyler IF every cloud has a silver lining Pte Stephen Osborne, 25/49RQR, found his in the form of a medal at the recent Durban International Paralympic Committee’s World Swimming Championships. | |||
| Boat load of pride IT was far from plain sailing at the inaugural 1RTF Camp Russell Regatta over a tough 800m course on Australia Day. | |||
