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	School diving into new film Clearance Divers on TV

	Lessons from Talisman Saber It took 18 months to plan and involved more than 25,000 Australian and US personnel, making Exercise Talisman Saber 2007 one of the ADF’s largest and most complex exercises.

	SEA PATROL POWERS ON Sea Patrol powers ahead

	This one’s for you, dad Little Brodie Hammond’s father died a hero, so it was a proud day when she presented an award in his memory at HMAS Waterhen at Waverton on July 6.

	The Chook commemorated The first Royal Australian Navy ship to be lost by enemy action in World War II was commemorated by her namesake, HMAS Waterhen, at Waverton early this month.

	Hammocks a distant memory for retiree When Barry John Fregon was posted to his first ship, hammocks were still being used.

	Childers joins fleet Latest Armidale patrol boat commissioned

	Former CDF honoured Former CDF General John Stuart Baker, who died on July 9 aged 71, has been remembered as an inspirational leader and a great Australian.

	Tributes to indigenous effort The throaty hum of the didgeridoo is not normally part of Australians standard military arsenal.



	Darwin’s big engine FSU Darwin personnel attended the V8 Supercar round last month at Darwin’s Hidden Valley Raceway.

	Rainy days can’t wash away joy It was hot and dry when CPO Doug Edwards and five other aircrew from the 816 squadron left in January to head for Iraq.

	Toowoomba medical alert HMAS Toowoomba’s Ship’s Medical Emergency Team was called into action during maritime security operations in the Northern Persian Gulf.

	Shaving scalps for good cause It was a chilly day for Ship’s Warrant Officer Gary Bromley to test his newly shaved face and scalp.

	HMAS Brunei’s charity relay Braving tropical downpours, mixed with belts of sunshine and an unseasonably cool night, the crew of HMAS Brunei (LEUT Scott Dixon) took part in the Cancer Council’s Relay for Life fundraising activity last month.

	Stalwart dedicated life to service Commodore Harold John Parker (Harry) Adams, AM, RAN (Rtd), an individual who dedicated his life to serving, died on April 20, aged 74.

	Fuel and food to go It’s a long way to the top, when you want a sausage roll at sea.

	Briefs - Your say on ADF boot - Ship’s Warrant Officers - Wrong annual author - Letters

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