In military campaigns, specific engagements or events often come to symbolise and connect the public to the character of that war at large. Breaker Morant in the Boer War, the Gallipoli landings in the Dardanelles through to the Somme on the Western Front in WWI. The Kokoda track and Battle of Coral Sea in WWII […]
Ian Stenlake, the lead actor in the popular Sea Patrol TV series, has come out fighting in support of a fair system for military retirement pensions. Ian has said through the role he played, he had come to know some remarkable people who s erved in the Australian Defence Force, but was surprised to learn […]
70th ANNIVERSARY OF WOMEN’S SERVICES This year heralds 70 years since the formation of three specific military services for the women of Australia. The first of the services to be formed, the Women’s Australian Auxiliary Air Force (WAAAF) was established in February 1941, the Women’s Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS) was formed in […]
The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon, today announced that from October 2011, dedicated staff from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs will operate at more than 25 military bases around Australia to provide advice and support on injury, physical and mental health and compensation issues. The staff […]
SITREP Issue 6 11 Aug 2011 The Siege Operation Letter Raid URGENT ALERT! IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO WRITE YOUR THREE LETTERS. PLEASE DO NOT LET OUR MATES DOWN. THIS WILL TAKE NO MORE THAN 30 MINUTES OF YOUR TIME AND IT”S SOMETHING YOU CAN DO, SO PLEASE DO IT. IF YOU HAVEN’T DONE SO […]
Leaders and Campaigners, We seek your active involvement in this direct action phase for the fair indexation of military superannuation pensions. As part of the Fair Go Campaign we urge you, your family and friends, to become part of “OPERATION LETTER RAID”. The operation initiated by Neil Weekes is part of the FGC's Second […]
Issue 5 12 Aug 2011 The Seige Consolidation – Supplimental Don't forget to post your letters on 12th /13th August to Parliament House! Have you got your letters ready to post on 12th /13th August yet? If not, you only have a few days left…….so please, don’t delay….the success of this “raid” is dependent […]
RAEME / RAINF / RAAChD Farewell from the Army 1200754 / 8252883 LTCOL (Catholic Chaplain) Graeme John RAMSDEN OAM http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/honour_roll/search.cfm?aus_award_id=879683&search_type=simple&showInd=true 17 Const Sqn Wksp Vietnam http://www.vietnamroll.gov.au/VeteranDetails.aspx?VeteranId=1246617 1 JSU INTERFET http://www.peacekeepers.asn.au/ http://www.ausdeacons.org.au/content.php/news/remembering-our-defence-chaplains-this-anzac-day_1810 FYI below and attached concerning a man who dedicated his life and service to the Army (RAEME, RAInf & RAAChD) […]
Korean War Dedication of Queensland Korean War Memorial 9.30 AM Saturday 20th August 2011 Cascade Gardens, Gold Coast, Queensland (2730 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach QLD 4218 – http://www.gcparks.com.au/park-details.aspx?park=1240 ) Dress – Jackets, medals, Blue Beret (if entitled) and name badge please Wreaths – may be laid NOTE NO parking available in […]
SITREP Issue 4 23 July 2011 A CALL TO ARMS The Seige – Consolidation WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF OUR NEW WEBSITE – “JUST A FAIR GO” www.justafairgo.net OBJECTIVE……..TO WIN THE BATTLE FOR A FAIR GO for all members of the Defence Community In this website you will find numerous articles relating to the issues […]
An Australian soldier participating in Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011 has been admitted to a Brisbane hospital after being seriously injured in an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) vehicle accident. The accident occurred within the Shoalwater Bay Training Area overnight. Talisman Sabre 2011 spokesman Brigadier Bob Brown said the APC was carrying nine Australian Defence Force personnel […]
Our condolences to Reigan and their children and to parents Val and Neville Langley. From The RAR Family A Warrior’s Farewell Go now and travel beyond the void Seek the green column and when you meet See once more those smiling faces Hear again laughter and sounds of marching feet No […]
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