Going full throttle - Lighter side
Since it was established several years ago, the Australian Defence Force Motorcycle Association (ADFMA) has increased its membership base to 300 members.

Sub designed to beat WWI blockadee - History
Blockades of enemy ports during war time tend to develop that peculiar kind of person and ship, the blockade runners.


Little ships that went a Fairemile - History
Of all the “wet” ships in the Royal Australian Navy during World War II, few if any were “wetter” than the Fairmile patrol vessels.

Cove honours class -History
The NSW Department of Lands has dedicated a small cove off the Parramatta River as “Fairmile Cove.” The dedication took place during a ceremony on the site on August 22.

One step closer to Sydney -History
The search for HMAS Sydney II got off to a good start late last month when former Federal MP, Tim Fischer officially launched the Finding Sydney Foundation’s fundraising campaign.

Shooting for some prize memories - History
Seven uniformed members and one defence civilian from the Office of the Director of Military Prosecutions (ODMP) recently spent a few days in the Jenolan Caves as part of an adventurous training exercise.

Mighty Cerberus was a deterrent - History
Military historian John O’Connor has preserved some of Australia’s military history in his book, Shooting Awards and Prize Medals to Australian Military Forces.

CN recognises WWI contribution - History
In the twilight years of the 19th century, Britain and Russia prepared to face each other in battle as the threat of a second Crimean war became very real.

Nursing skill now stored on database - Personnel
A RAN nurse who developed a database which logs the credentials and skill competencies of all the ADF’s nursing officers, has had her efforts formally acknowledged.

Helicopter health cell - Personnel
DSTO (Air Vehicles Division) and NASPO have been working to establish a Condition Health Monitoring Cell (CHMC) at HMAS Albatross.

Green light on reform package - Personnel
After hearing submissions from the ADF, the Commonwealth, the Federation and a joint submission from the Regular Defence Force Welfare Association and RSL on August 25, the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal (DFRT) gave the green light for development of the eagerly awaited Remuneration Reform Program (RRP) to press forward.

Smith commended for lengthy career - Personnel
Defence civilian Barry Smith has recently been awarded the Secretary’s Award for his tireless efforts in a career spanning 30 years.

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