Responsibility
There is a danger that the Australian community thinks service in the ADF is casualty-free, according to Prime Minister John Howard.

Don’t cross the line on behaviour, says CDF
ON THE first day of my appointment as CDF I drew a line in the sand. I publicly stated that neither I nor my Chiefs would tolerate harassment or bullying of any sort.

Orion lights up rescue
TWO yachtsmen in the Southern Ocean are safe, thanks, in part, to the efforts of the crew of No. 10 Squadron’s AP-3C Rescue 250 from RAAF Base Edinburgh.

Radar’s last hurrah
RARELY does an occasion the magnitude of the 60th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific (VP) Day also mark the final deployment of a major Defence asset.

CAF moves on asbestos concerns
CHIEF of Air Force Air Marshal Geoff Shepherd has initiated steps to manage the concerns of any person who may have been exposed to asbestos at the RAAF School of Technical Training (RAAFSTT).

Reservist reaches 40-year milestone
WARRANT Officer Ronald Pease, from No. 25 (City of Perth) Squadron, cites one primary reason for his longevity in the Reserves.

Get the most out of PACMAN
A SERIES of regional workshops designed for administrators who use the Pay and Conditions Manual (PACMAN) Version 2 has started, with a theme of “Getting the Most Out of PACMAN”.

New security manual and CD
The Defence Security Authority (DSA) has announced the release of the revised Defence Security Manual (DSM) and the DSM Resource CD.

Ants bug Tindal
OBSERVANT and very quarantine-aware Air Force personnel have prevented an unwanted visitor settling in Australia.

New EW protected Orions deployed
NUMBER 92 Wing has farewelled its latest AP-3C rotation to the Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO). The aircraft departed RAAF Base Edinburgh on September 9.

War records
TWO manuscripts and two paintings, covering aspects of Australia’s involvement in World War II and the Vietnam War, have received the prestigious Air Force Heritage Awards.

Bulletin Board
Air Command Band; ADC sponsorship