Edition 1164, April 19, 2007
SF trio killed in crash
THE Special Forces community is mourning the loss of three soldiers – including one decorated for bravery in Afghanistan – killed in a car accident in Victoria on April 9.
 
Back into fray
SPECIAL Forces will return to Afghanistan in an active role to seek out and disrupt the Taliban.
Photo by Cpl Bernard Pearson
 

Ad appeals to Generation Y A NEW interactive advertising campaign focuses on the fun and social aspects of Army life while promoting the Army’s core values.

   
 

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Features
THE retention bonuses on offer to almost 5500 Army personnel have attracted much positive attention from soldiers, according to the Director Military Personnel Administration-Army Col Ash Gunder.
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A COMBAT engineer lays det cord, while main battle tanks stir up dust in the distance. His focus is never once disturbed by the pounding of artillery guns or thumping of machine-gun fire resounding in the hills.
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Personnel
THE Defence Census is one of the most important means of gathering information that will help the military introduce new policies that make a difference to its people.
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INFORMATION in the ADF Pay and Conditions Manual will be easier to access following the launch of a new online training suite.
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Be super careful NEW rules for tax contributions are among superannuation changes that will take effect on July 1.


Lifestyle
Rev up
Are you in the market for a good value, practical, safe, well-built, all-wheel-drive family-sized sedan, which also happens to be turbo-charged and very fast?
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Sick parade
In the first of two-part series, Lt Robb Orr looks at some of the latest research involving muscles.
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SPILT POPCORN - Graphic retelling of battle & Fuzzy treat Film reviews of '300' and 'Hot Fuzz'


Sports


ARMY has reclaimed the Queensland Interservice Cricket Trophy after four years following their win over Air Force in the South East Queensland Interservice cricket carnival at Ipswich.
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FLEET-footed Army runners dominated the Australian Defence 10km Road Championship held at Holsworthy Barracks – where new records were set in the five race categories.
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Hall helps overhaul “HALL of fame” has become a significant catch phrase for the Australian Army Rugby Union (AARU) as it schemes to become the dominant force in Services rugby.
Golfing duo win for ADF
WO2 Kim Johansen and CPL Marty Evans were the only undefeated ADF Golf Association players as ADFGA had a narrow squeak for a 12.5 to 11.5 win against the Victorian Golf Association in mid-March.