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Ready to go On 17 October, the Government announced the deployment of Australian Defence Force personnel to join the coalition force in the war against terrorism. By the end of November, between 250 and 300 Air Force people will have deployed to the Middle East... |
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Flying Officer
Dolan's Diary Issued with more clothing than would fit into the issued bags. Fortunately, the Retreads, or our experienced students from the ranks, lent us newbies a helping hand. Why are we issued green uniforms? Why not blue with cloud patterns? Might be in for a big shock here. |
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Chief seeks
your views The Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, Bruce Scott, has released a comprehensive review of Australian Defence Force salary and conditions (Nunn Review). In releasing the review, the Government announced that it would defer decisions on the full range of... |
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Hawaiian humanitarian
exchange Approximately 40 personnel from both the RAAF and ARA were among participants from 16 nations that attended the third iteration of the Pacific Airlift Rally (PAR) at Andersen Air Force Base (AFB), Guam in September. |
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Feel good'
Federation Sunday World War II veteran and former private William Byron Tremain had a tear in his eye as he proudly watched his great grandchildren raise the South Australian Flag at Torrens Parade Ground in Adelaide - the place he signed up to serve his country in 1941. |
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Aircraft restorations
on track for success The RAAF Museum's Walrus amphibian looks better than ever. Off public display for more than two months while the aircraft was painted, regular visitors to the Museum have been anxiously awaiting its return to the Restoration Hangar floor. |
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Reservists
on the Mako No one spoke or dared to breathe, as the unmistakable shape of a Mako dorsal fin sliced the now calm sea, gently carving a path to the boat. Everyone scrambled and jostled for a vantage point to watch the creature investigate the pea soup of berley, which led it here. |
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John shares
his talents John Maddock has combined two of his loves - sketching and aviation - to create a snapshot of Australia's past. The former RAN Lieutenant Commander has a knack for sketching aircraft and takes this art one step further to bring his other passion, aviation history, to life. |
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RAAF dominates
downhill event RAAF came from behind to pip RAN at the post in this year's National inter-Services Championships; however, the British proved once again too strong in the tussle to win the International Trophy. |
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Dardenelles
challenge Aussie comfort zone A troupe of 20 tri-Service personnel have recently returned from the Dardanelles, close to the pirate-infested Mediterranean, after kayaking some 100 nautical miles from Gelibolu to ANZAC Cove. |
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