Australian Government, Department of Defence

Personnel

	Finding a life after Navy Along with CDF and the other Service Chiefs, I am committed to improving the current level of support we provide to all members of the ADF, and their families, but particularly those who are in the process of discharging.

	Farewell after 35 years After more than 35 years in the RAN, CDRE Kevin Taylor has decided to put away his rugby boots, hang up his wetsuit along with his dragon Boating Paddle and put away the pictures of him as CO on Tobruk with the Gloucester Cup.

	Maritime funds up for grabs A two-year grant for research or development in a maritime activity, with funding of $22,000 each year, is on offer for the second Maritime Advancement Australia Award.

	ROMAN upgrade warning Users will need to have completed training to obtain access to the new Defence finance system, ROMAN, when stage one of the upgrade goes live in November.



	MIDN hits peak with race award Midshipman Steven Flett was thrilled to receive a CANSC Commendation for his tireless work during the Three Peaks Race in Tasmania.

	Help with alcohol The Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Service at Holsworthy will conduct an Outpatient Alcohol Treatment Program at 1HSB from August 6 to 9.

	Registering next of kin data Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and Defence Australian Public Service (APS) personnel can now record and update their Next of Kin (NOK) contact details in PMKeyS using PMKeyS Self Service (PSS).