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Refuelled
IT’S
been a busy start to the year after a short break to refuel
for energy. Four exercises have been underway and Operation
Sumatra Assist started, but Air Force personnel can expect
a lighter than normal exercise tempo for the re-mainder of
this year.
Phantom
sightings
THE
Phantom came first, screeching low across the ocean with its
twoman crew seeking a clear shot which would “take out” one
of the warships weaving below them.
76SQN find it’s easy to
simulate
92WG’s decision to be home
a good one
Red
tape removal
THE
DHA home find scheme will be made simpler with changes to
the Application For Removal (AFR) process.
Tindal
families introduced to remote living
DEFENCE
Community Organisation (DCO) Tindal recently hosted the annual
welcome expo to meet and introduce newly posted families to
the many local, educational, employment and child care organisations.
More
power to act on drug use in the ADF
PROPOSED
legislation to extend the ADF’s ability to conduct drug testing
has been introduced into Parliament.
Educators
go local
FORCE
Element Groups (FEGs) now have their own education officers
(EDOs) as part of a new training initiative. EDOs are now
required to begin their careers at a FEG and have at least
one FEG posting at each rank.
Nominee
numbers down for awards
FEWER
nominations have been made for Air Force awards and scholarships
this year, with coordination staff planning a publicity drive
for future awards periods.
East
Timor ASM arrives
THE
ASM with East Timor clasp has been awarded to personnel deployed
to East Timor since August 2003. Governor General Major General
Michael Jeffery recently approved the award to ADF personnel
who deployed on Op Citadel from August 18, 2003, and on Op
Spire from May 20, 2004.
Service
commendation reforms
COMMENDATIONS
for service will now be based on merit under recent changes
to Service policy.
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Changes
to live-in accommodation
MEMBERS
Without Dependants (MWOD) who are required to live in service
accommodation will now be given priority over those who choose
to live-in.
Commanding
the future
“A
LOT of the really big challenges start now,” says the Surveillance
and Response Group’s new commander, Air Commodore Tim Owen.
New
tankers to take on many roles
DEFENCE
has signed a $1.4 billion contract with Spanish company EADS
CASA to supply the Air Force with five new air-to-air refuelling
aircraft that No. 33 Squadron will operate.
Foam
fit for C-130s
THE
first explosive suppressant foam has been fitted in the fuel
tanks of C-130 aircraft to protect both the platform and the
people who operate them.
Tenix
to modify Hercules
TENIX
Defence has been awarded a $25 million contract to install
and integrate electronic warfare self-protection modifications
to the 12 C-130H aircraft at RAAF Base Richmond.
Search
to dig up Howitzer history
CONSTRUCTION
workers have discovered a piece of Australian military history
while developing a new hanger site at RAAF Base Williamtown..
Lights
switch off for 3SQN
NO.
3 Squadron members challenged themselves caving, abseiling
and white water rafting during recent training at Wee Jasper.
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