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Back into fray SPECIAL Forces will return to Afghanistan in an active role to seek out and disrupt the Taliban.
 IN BRIEF Mapping the future
THE release of an updated “roadmap” for navigating Network Centric Warfare issues will illustrate the development path and provide a status report on the evolving capability.
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.
 Live link to battlefield AS 120 diggers battled the heat and a fierce “enemy” in north Queensland last month, their every move was studied kilometres away in air-conditioned comfort.
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.
Sea legs exercised SOLDIERS from 3RAR left their parachutes unpacked and instead landed by ship during an important training activity for Army and Navy units to maintain the close cooperation necessary to execute amphibious missions.
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Termites clear way for beach invasion IN the pre-dawn, with the Army and Navy working together with quiet efficiency, Cowley Beach was rapidly transformed into a site resembling a mini D-Day invasion during Exercise Sea Lion 2.
Wave of aid ARMY and Air Force medical teams are providing support to the relief effort following the tsunami which devastated parts of the Solomon Islands. Obstacles tackled SOLDIERS from 2RAR helped Queensland Reds players tackle the obstacle course and hone their marksmanship principals during the Super 14 rugby team’s goodwill visit to Lavarack Barracks.
Reservists step up in Solomons THE Army Reserve’s top soldier has had his wish come true.
 Victims remembered NEARLY 50 family members and friends of the nine victims of the 2005 Sea King helicopter disaster gathered at a memorial service at Russell Offices on April 2 to mark the accident’s second anniversary.
Smooth operators WHILE following in the footsteps of their predecessors, members of the second Anzac Battle Group are also making a mark of their own in Timor-Leste. Our TV Star shines THE Army has its own television star – Pte Star Eggleston.
The 22-year-old driver with 13CSSB was the centre of interest when the TV program Jobs Hub filmed her at both her part-time Army job and her civilian job.
Quiet poll for troops ANZAC Battle Group soldiers encountered cheerful rallies and whistle-blowing locals dancing in the streets of Dili in the lead-up to the presidential elections in Timor-Leste on April 9. HQ’s capable achievement THE new transitional Headquarters Joint Operations Command HQJOC(T) achieved full capability on March 31.
MRH-90 makes maiden flight THE first of Australia’s 46 MRH-90s has conducted its maiden flight.
 Gunning on trial A BRISBANE-based artillery unit offered potential recruits a chance to trial a career with Army during Operation First Contact.
Sleuth services merged THE investigative knowledge and powers of the Army, Air Force and Navy have merged to form a new capability – the ADF Investigative Service (ADFIS).
 Reserve’s true patriots THE Army Reserve and Mack Trucks Australia have joined forces in an innovative training program for apprentice mechanics.
Top cook savours accolade COOKING under the shadow of the highest mountains in the world during Operation Pakistan Assist meant that turning out food in hygienic condition was a tough job.
 Norforce on course TRADITIONAL skills unique to Norforce members will be complemented by improved literacy and numeracy standards through a new program scheduled to be in place by July.
Stay in until 60 MOST permanent ADF members will be able to serve to the age of 60 under a change expected to take effect by July 1.