In full swing ARMY hit the ground running on Exercise Talisman Saber 07 (TS07), with between 3500-4000 personnel from a number of units, along with Navy and Air Force elements, participating in the joint US-Australian event.
   
Tucker a lucky Talisman IT is said the ADF marches and works on its stomach, which means that kitchen staff at Rockhampton Force Maintenance Area (FMA) South are playing a crucial role in Exercise Talisman Saber 07 (TS07).
   
Cooperation on the cards IT was the stuff of movies – the snapping of cards and banter of mates sailing toward a dramatic Pacific beach landing.
   
Heroes at rest FULL military honours were bestowed at the funerals of LCpl Richard Parker and Pte Peter Gillson.
   
Families on site A NEW website aimed at Defence families, which features a discounted loan, was launched in Canberra on June 21.
   
Non-discounted payment due SOLDIERS who have been identified as eligible for the non-discounted rate of pay can expect to receive their next round of payments during June and July.
   
Now that’s better THE clamour for a sneak peek at the Army’s latest fighting vehicle, the M113AS4, was quelled when the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) took two of the new variants to Darwin between June 4-7.
   
Trooper inspires winner TPR Joshua Porter, who died in the crash of Black Hawk 221, was the inspiration behind a study into lead which won a Defence Safety Award in Canberra on June 18.
   
Still time to enter CA’s video contest THERE is still an opportunity to unleash your creative side and step behind a video camera or use your new media expertise to prepare an entry for the CA’s Video Competition.
   
Robbo’s $72m revamp ROBERTSON Barracks will receive $72m in Defence projects.
   
A display of excess A GOLD-plated AK-47, once a gift from Saddam Hussein, was presented to the Australian War Memorial in Canberra on June 18.
   
 
   
   
   
World News
New watchkeepers OVERWATCH Battle Group (West) 3 and the Australian Army Team Iraq 8 have officially taken up duties in Iraq.
   
Command change in Mid-East IN a handover ceremony at the Australian Headquarters, Joint Task Force 633 in Baghdad, Maj-Gen Mark Evans has assumed command of the Australian forces in the Middle East from Brig Gerard Fogarty.
   
 
Reward for response THE five IRR members attached to the Aviation Task Group in Timor-Leste have been recognised for containing a hazardous materials leak.
   
Dad, son in step CPL Ray Evans always knew his son would follow in his footsteps and join the Army.