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FAKE NEWS: Chief’s handing back medals

01/12/202001/12/2020 Terence Tolhurst 1761 Views 1 Comment

In light of a government decision to overturn the intention to strip Special Operations troops of their Meritorious Unit Citations

Iraqi children shake hands with JGSDF soldiers during a reconstruction operation. Photo by Rikujojieitai Boueisho, via WikiCommons.

Lest We Forget Letters to the Editor

Returning the support – JSDF/Australia

22/11/2020 Ross L 2253 Views 0 Comments

Thanks for the reminder of the Japanese escort from Albany at the opening of WW1: as you say, little-known – or appreciated.

Dave Stafford Finney, RIP 2 February 2019

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A yellow armband to remember ALL our veterans

09/11/202009/11/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1705 Views 0 Comments Julie-Ann Finney

This Wednesday, Remembrance Day, is a chance for us all to honour, remember and respect the sacrifices made by brave men and women.

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Courage Under Fire – Daniel Keighran VC

27/10/202011/11/2020 Alex Lloyd 3108 Views 10 Comments

Courage Under Fire – a raw, honest, humorous and inspirational story of a modern soldier and the burden of heroism.

C-17 at Avalon. File photo by Brian Hartigan

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Seeking info re low-flying C-17 over Lake Somerset 1 October 2020

06/10/2020 Anthony Wilson 1620 Views 0 Comments

I was water skiing on the dam at Lake Somerset [north-west of Brisbane] last Thursday with the kids and a

Australian Army engineers pour concrete. Photo by Sergeant Janine Fabre.

Letters to the Editor Thought provoking

Proposal to raise an Army Cadet Apprentice School

22/09/202013/10/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5750 Views 4 Comments Peter Billington

We propose that an apprentice school could be run under the banner of Australian Army Cadets and and be called Army Cadet Apprentice School.

Army PR photographer Sergeant Bill Errington and PR officer Lieutenant David Brown prepare for airlift into Phuoc Tuy Province, 1968. AWM file number THU/68/0410/VN – supplied by author.

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AAPRS Vietnam veterans denied recognition

21/09/202013/02/2021 David Brown 4554 Views 0 Comments

A small group of Vietnam War veteran specialist officers and NCOs are being denied an award for their service that

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What a fantastic magazine – Issue 67 is outstanding

03/09/202003/09/2020 Bene Cochran 1162 Views 1 Comment

What a fantastic magazine. Issue 67 is outstanding. Not that the others were bad – they were great as well – just this one had something else.

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Question – is CONTACT still printed?

21/08/202015/01/2024 Brian Hartigan 1356 Views 0 Comments

Hi, I have not seen a copy of CONTACT on my newsagents shelf for what seems six months. Are you

Vietnam Veterans' Day held at the Vietnam Memorial in Canberra. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

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Recognising the contribution of our Vietnam veterans

18/08/202014/08/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2018 Views 0 Comments

On 18 August, Vietnam Veterans’ Day and the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, we pause to reflect on the service and sacrifice of our Vietnam veterans.

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Gross denial of Superannuation entitlements of ex-Defence members

11/08/202011/08/2020 Herb Ellerbock 2801 Views 0 Comments

Letter to: • The Hon Darren Chester MP Minister for Defence Personnel Minister for Veteran’s Affairs • Senator the Hon

An F-35C Lightning II attached to the “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, completes a flight over Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. US Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon E. Renfroe.

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Poster wanted

29/07/202029/07/2020 Ian Nicholls 1789 Views 1 Comment

I contacted a number of ADF ppl from areas such as recruitment, public relations, admin etc a month or so

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1st Australian Support Group (Vietnam) HQ reunion

02/07/202002/07/2020 Anthony Brown 2156 Views 0 Comments

I am looking for members of Headquarters and headquarters company 1st Australian Logistic support group (1 ALSG) ex Vietnam, for

RAAF Mirage fighters at Butterworth in the 1960s.

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Butterworth recognition headed to High Court

28/06/202026/11/2020 Steven McCulloch 3570 Views 0 Comments

I sent you the story of the soliders who are seeking recognition for serving in Butterworth, Malaysia. Well their plight

Two Australian Mirage fighters from 79 Squadron over land near Butterworth. RAAF photo.

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RCB denied Warlike Service appeal

01/06/202001/06/2020 Steven McCulloch 9042 Views 1 Comment

Our appeal [that AASM be awarded for ‘warlike service’ with Rifle Company Butterworth from September 1974 to December 1980] was

Health and Wellbeing Letters to the Editor

Agent Orange issue still not fully resolved

01/06/202001/06/2020 John Carroll 2705 Views 0 Comments

Good morning, I am writing in the hope that you can give support to a cause which has yet to

Australian Army soldier Private Jack Barrie sorts donations at the Foodbank warehouse in Glendenning, NSW, as part of Defence's Operation COVID-19 Assist. Photo by Corporal Chris Beerens.

Health and Wellbeing Letters to the Editor

Virus made me a morning person

06/04/202006/04/2020 Colleen 1692 Views 1 Comment COVID-19

How are you coping with this social isolation? I’m doing alright with reading, cooking, jigsaws, exercising and getting out for a walk on a regular basis.