-Edition 1171, July 26, 2007-
Parade marks change of eras
1 ARMD Regt celebrated its 58th birthday by farewelling the Leopard and welcoming the Abrams at this year’s parade

Send-off a blast
THE Leopard proved why it had remained in service for 30 years as it demonstrated its firepower one last time at Mt Bundy on July 9.
   
A great Australian
FORMER CDF Gen John Stuart Baker has been remembered as an inspirational leader and a great Australian.
   
Fond farewell: Sgt John Hensler and Cpl Craig Glassford, both 1 Armd Regt, in front of the Leopard tank.
Photo by Gnr Shannon Joyce

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Lifestyle
 
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Sports
Iraq runners
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