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Edition 1444 June 27, 2019 The soldiers’ newspaper

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New Zealand’s Cpl Sam Prosser performs a ceremonial challenge to newly arrived NZDF members before Australian soldiers join a welcoming ceremony at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq. Photo: Cpl Oliver Carter 2 Queen’s Birthday honours Recognising our READ US ONLINE achievements

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Honours recipient Sgt Gayle Walkom with Ashley Toomer, the child of two of her soldiers at 3CSSB, a hero for hungry during a spouse medallion ceremony. Photo: Pte Ukrit Paensuwan Kapooka troops

Sgt Max Bree WE ALL remember thinking excitedly of our next meal at Kapooka. Not usually When I was a anticipating a culinary sensation, but relief from hunger brought on by continuous recruit I was so activity. But the hungry stomachs of today’s hungry I would recruits have been calmed thanks to 1RTB’s WOPTI WO2 Dean King. have eaten the “There was a gap identified in the ‘ amount of food recruits were receiving,” wrapper [of the he said. “Studies conducted by DSTG and power bar] as well. universities said there was probably a gap in the amount of nutrients recruits were – WO2 Dean King, being fed and there were shortfalls around honours recipient calcium and iron for females.” WO2 King helped facilitate the purchase of a tonne of protein bars and a tonne of energy bars for a trial of in- weight data from more than 1000 recruits, between-meal snacks across four platoons. those with low BMI now put on about The bars supplemented recruits’ diets 2kg, those who had a normal bodyweight with an extra two megajoules of energy. stay about the same, those with a higher Instructors noticed better cognitive and BMI tended to lose about 2-4kg.” physical performance among the recruits, WO2 King’s work saw him receive a including a 10 per cent increase in the Conspicuous Service Medal in this year’s BFA pass rate. Queen’s Birthday honours. Despite promising results, some “The CoC are happy the problem of tweaks sill had to be made. feeding the recruits has been solved,” he “To start with, the bars were very high said. in refined sugar; they met the energy “It was quite striking for a lot of requirement, but we wanted a healthier people that we weren’t feeding recruits option,” WO2 King said. properly, that didn’t sit well; they’re “The newer protein bars don’t happy that something has been have any refined sugar with the done about it. main ingredient being dates.” “I wasn’t expecting an A recruit at Kapooka now award at all. It wasn’t just an receives one protein and one achievement of mine, it was energy bar per day as well as a team effort, everyone did other snacks to be consumed their part in progressing between main meals. towards it.” The program has also Having a protein and Support key been rolled out to the School energy bar to eat between of Infantry and RMC, and meals each day would have has been included in the ADF been welcome when WO2 Ration Scales and Scales of King was a recruit. Issue or SUPMAN 4. “During the trial “Historically, there was a bit to success recruits would of complain- lose an average ing about of 7kg of bod- the taste of yweight during the bars, my the course,” comment was LS Jake Badior WO2 King said. that when I “We were was a recruit BEING a mum is one factor Sgt seeing under- I was so hun- Gayle Walkom attributes to her suc- weight, skinny gry I would cess as 3CSSB Unit Welfare Officer. kids joining who have eaten Sgt Walkom was named in the would lose even the wrapper Queen’s Birthday honours list and more weight dur- WO2 Dean King. as well,” he is being awarded a Conspicuous ing the course. said. 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WO2 Justin Carmichael with Jed and Flg-Off Looking for a home Janet Mulder with Jasper, RAAFSFS breeding manager preparing to Sarah Fyffe has some tips for peo- take their foster ple who want to be puppy carers. puppies home for weekend “We need people who aren’t going care. to be leaving the pups home alone – that can take the pups with them to places,” Ms Fyffe said.

“Having children is fine, but the pups are very spirited, so they’re going to dig and do naughty things.

“The best kinds of carers are those who somewhat indulge the pups and are able to deal with the rambunctiousness.”

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Cpl Sebastian Beurich Taking puppies out to social events and life experience than we’re able to is really important for their develop- “Toilet training is still a work in is an important part of their develop- give them on a day-to-day basis. ment.” progress, but he’s a very placid dog. IT’S highly unusual not only for a new ment, according to breeding manager “They go to shopping centres and Now on his third foster puppy, Even though they said he was the batch of recruits to all have names Sarah Fyffe. sporting events, as well as spending Land 121 Training Wing’s WO2 Justin ‘alpha’ of the litter, he doesn’t seem beginning with J, but also be described “We’ve been focused on socialis- some time with a family, to have that Carmichael said puppy Jed went really like that at home. as “cute”. ing, along with starting to do some ‘puppy life’ as well as their military well during his first weekend home- “Jed does love a good game of tug- However, it’s situation normal basic shaping training and going out training. stay. of-war though; he’s very strong for his at RAAF Fire & Security School’s on community engagements and start- “Our homestay families are handy “We took him to a barbecue and he size.” (RAAFSFS) Military Working Dog ing their weekend homestays,” Ms because they help us to continue with was really good. There were a lot of Training and Supply Flight, whose Fyffe said. their training. If we identify any issues kids running around and they all liked Watch this space as Cpl Sebastian Beurich newest recruits – now 14 weeks old – “The social visits and homestays the pups need to work on, they can playing with him,” WO2 Carmichael follows the lives of the ‘J-team’ as they train are about to graduate “primary school”. give the puppies more opportunities go home and do ‘homework’, which said. towards careers as military working dogs Package a car and save on tax

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Big battle’s New colours for half-century milestone honoured Tiger Battalion Cpl Julia Whitwell FIFTY years after commanding troops Cpl Carla Armenti in the Battle of Binh Ba, Brig Colin Khan (retd), delivered the “Call to SOLDIERS of 5RAR received new Remembrance” for the 50th anniver- Colours from a former officer of the sary commemoration service held at battalion, the Governor-General Gen the National Vietnam Memorial in (Retd) Sir Peter Cosgrove on June 1. Canberra on Thursday, June 6. The Queen’s and Regimental Brig Khan was CO 5RAR during Colour were presented to 5RAR dur- the battle, which is regarded as one of ing the Governor-General’s final tour the major Australian victories of the of the Top End with Lady Lynne Vietnam War, where 5RAR, 1 Armd Cosgrove. Regt and 3 Cav Regt cleared the vil- In his address to the parade, Sir lage of Binh Ba in Phuoc Tuy prov- Peter acknowledged 5RAR’s past con- ince after being drawn into offensive tributions to Australia’s history. action. “For more than half a century On June 6, 1969, an Australian this proud battalion, of this proud Centurion moving north of the village, regiment, has served with enormous less than 10km from the Australian distinction and honour and character,” Task Force base at Nui Dat, was hit Sir Peter said. by an RPG fired from a home. The “From Vietnam to Timor-Leste, tank was damaged and a crew member Iraq to Afghanistan – 5RAR has been wounded. in the thick of it. “5RAR, the only battalion in Nui “The thick of it” is represented by Dat, was resting having just returned the Royal Australian Regiment’s 15 from a major operation in the field,” battle honours and two theatre honours Brig Khan said. emblazoned on the Colours. But the rest was short-lived, with Included in the battle honours is the the battalion answering a call for Battle of Binh Ba, a significant battle assistance from the district chief to in the battalion’s history. help the South Vietnamese troops from RSM 5RAR WO1 Robert Munro the two Regional Force platoons who said it was important to remember the were under heavy fire. heroic deeds of past members. Although already depleted, the “It was an honour to farewell combined infantry, armoured and the old Colours, to receive the new cavalry Australian force engaged in Colours and to share this experience two days of heavy fighting in a house- with the men and women of the battal- to-house operation between June 6 and ion and the 5RAR Association,” WO1 8 1969, successfully clearing the vil- Munro said. lage of Viet Cong guerrillas and During the parade, the old Queen’s sympathisers. and Regimental Colours were trooped “The battle that ensued for many through the ranks one last time. hours epitomised the cooperation The new Queen’s and Regimental between all arms of the Army – espe- Colours were uncased and laid on cially tanks, armoured personnel carri- the altar by Darryl Lovell and Lou ers and infantry,” Brig Khan said. O’Dea, the senior and junior ensigns The operation was not without who received the battalion’s original cost. The village was heavily dam- Colours in 1969. aged, with all buildings damaged Sir Peter, who served in 5RAR in to some extent, every one in five 1973, complimented the soldiers on destroyed, and 100 enemy soldiers parade for their drill, dress and bear- From Vietnam to killed. ing before delivering his final mes- 5RAR soldiers unfurl the Colours for the first time during the parade Timor-Leste, Iraq to One Australian soldier, Pte Wayne sage. held at Darwin Cenotaph. Photo: Pte Brendan Austin Teeling, was killed in the initial move “Know that you serve with the Afghanistan – 5RAR into the village, with 10 additional gratitude and expectation of the diggers wounded. Australian people,” he said. was whisked away in none other than Catholic Cathedral in a service held has been in the thick During the service, the newly pre- “You’re up to it. For you are the Battalion’s own Tigermobile – a the following day. of it. sented 5RAR Queen’s and Regimental soldiers of the Tiger Battalion. Duty EH Holden station wagon – to the The tour was the final visit before ‘ Colours were paraded for the first time first.” sounds of an applauding crowd. the Governor-General hands duties – Gen (Retd) Sir Peter Cosgrove, since being presented to the battalion At the conclusion of the historic The old Colours were laid up at to former NSW Governor Gen (retd) by the Governor-General in Darwin ceremony, the commanding officer the Darwin St Mary Star of the Sea David Hurley. Governor-General on June 1.

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ADF and NZDF personnel deployed Australian soldiers to TGT-8 perform the haka during observe Iraqi soldiers a welcoming ceremony for newly as they complete the arrived NZDF members at the Taji final objective during Military Complex, Iraq. the mission rehearsal Photos: Cpl Oliver Carter exercises.

WAR DANCE Next phase in WELCOME the battle Soldiers welcome their Taji allies with a Kiwi welcome, writes Capt Jesse Robilliard. Capt Jesse Robilliard Operation Inherent Resolve. CO Taji The training is focused on enhancing Training Task Unit Lt-Col Matthew core infantry skills including weapons HIRTY-FIVE New Zealand One of the NZDF TGT-8 members One of the Australian members of coalition forces at the TMC. THE Iraqi Army School of Infantry Smith said the declaration of Initial handling, marksmanship, explosive Defence Force personnel who threw down the haka challenge TGT-8 who took part in the haka, Sgt “At the start of it, I was pretty Non-Commissioned Officer II (SINCO Operating Capability was the result of hazard awareness, combat first aid, who arrived at the Taji Military to TGT-9, Capt Jesse Lust, said it was Michael Britten, said he was aware of nervous. The heart rate went up and II) marked a significant milestone by significant hard work by the school over urban operations and combined arms TComplex (TMC) in Iraq on May 18 a great way for them to release some the significance of the performance. when we actually got into it, the achieving Initial Operating Capability a long period. operations. Students are also provided were welcomed with a haka. tension. “It was a very emotional experience. adrenaline was really pumping,” LCpl ahead of schedule. “This represents a milestone for the lessons on the Law of Armed Conflict. The new arrivals, the first from Task “It was our final haka of the rotation We put a lot of practice in with our team Bush said. The school, based at the Taji Military Taji campaign plan; a transition towards In line with this achievement, Group Taji 9 (TGT-9), were challenged by and it was a way to just release a lot at logistics company headquarters and For the past six months, the Complex, 20km north of Baghdad, can training that is solely led by the Iraqi Australian support to SINCO II has 80 NZDF and ADF personnel from Task of energy and a way to just end the I was very nervous when we walked out Australian and New Zealand members of now conduct 75 per cent of its training Security Forces,” Lt-Col Smith said. transitioned from direct training of Iraqi Group Taji 8 (TGT-8), who performed the deployment on a positive note,” Capt to perform,” Sgt Britten said. TGT-8 have traded cultural lessons while haka. Lust said. “It was a once-in-a-lifetime helping train the Iraqi security forces. activities without coalition assistance. SINCO II is responsible for training soldiers to train-the-trainer and men- In a rare turn of events, New Zealand “It was a great experience to opportunity, being an Anzac force, being “Working with the Kiwis at the SINCO II has been supported by personnel from Iraqi Army Brigades toring activities. personnel from TGT-8 extended an welcome TGT-9 personnel and just be asked to participate; I felt proud.” health centre, I received a greater the Australian and New Zealand-led who in turn work to secure and stabilise Australia’s efforts are now focused invitation to Australian members of the part of the Taji 8 crew one final time.” Fellow Australian LCpl Brodie understanding of New Zealand and Task Group Taji, part of the broader areas in Iraq, which have recently been on supporting the Iraqi Army to reach task group to perform the haka with The TGT-9 personnel then performed Bush said he felt the nerves before Maori culture, it was really interesting,” coalition’s Combined Joint Task Force liberated from Daesh. full operating capacity at SINCO II. them. the NZ Army haka in response. performing in front of spectators from LCpl Bush said.

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Soldiers will spend three months improving infrastructure and providing training and health services for of the Pilbara community of Jigalong, writes Capt Simon Bleechmore.

HE Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program (AACAP) contingent is spending three After such a long Tmonths with the remote Jigalong community, improving relations and infrastructure in the remote East Pilbara road convoy, the community. The 26th AACAP contingent was whole contingent greeted with a traditional Welcome to Country on May 29 and danced with the is very excited to Martu people. ‘ Army Band entertained 300 residents receive such a and soldiers with rock classics. OC 21 Const Sqn Maj Dan Palmer wonderful welcome said his team of training and health specialists provided community development from the traditional programs, while his engineers and plant operators had begun their construction owners. projects. “Our advance party arrived here on – Maj Dan Palmer, May 10 and have completed Camp Birt, OC 21 Const Sqn our construction camp outside of town,” Maj Palmer said. “We can now focus all our technical expertise on the building projects in and dents to participate in the Army activities. around Jigalong itself. “This ceremony is a chance to begin “After such a long road convoy, the work with the Army and acknowledge whole contingent is very excited to some of the traditions we hold with our receive a wonderful welcome from the country,” Ms Samson said. traditional owners. AACAP will improve Jigalong com- “I’m sure our team will enjoy their munity facilities including major works interaction with residents of all ages, on local roads to ensure wet-weather who are participating in our community access. development programs over the next three It will also run personal development months here in Jigalong.” programs including accredited training in The Welcome to Country was led guiding, construction and hospitality, and by Jigalong Community Council chair health and veterinarian programs. Margaret Samson. The program is scheduled for comple- Ms Samson encouraged Jigalong resi- tion in late August.

2GHB health development officer Lt Victoria Flockhart with a child from Jigalong Remote Community School during the AACAP Welcome to Country. Photo: Lt Taya Cropper

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SIX sappers from 22ER lent their was, “an excellent opportunity to Indigenous liaison officer support to the annual Reconciliation bring the community together and Michael Bell speaks at the Sports Carnival at Worowa mingle with students from other Australian War Memorial Aboriginal College in Healvesville, schools”. for National Reconciliation Victoria, in May. Spr Phoebe Monahan, of 22ER, Week. Photo: Lauren Larking Nineteen schools came together found it a great opportunity to con- in cultural, sporting and social tinue the relationship with Worowa exchange to the theme of this year’s staff and students. The regiment has National Reconciliation Week assisted the school with various con- “Grounded in Truth: Walk Together struction tasks for the past two years. with Courage”. “It was good to see so many Worowa student Katelyn different organisations and people Woodhouse competed in netball on coming together,” Spr Monahan the day, explaining that the carnival said.

INDIGENOUS Australians who served Australian War Memorial Michael Bell. fight for “rights they weren’t entitled side-by-side with their non-Indigenous Despite serving the country in every to”. mates were recognised for their contri- major conflict, Indigenous Australians Indigenous soldiers were not alone bution during National Reconciliation returned to unequal treatment, often in this fight, much like on the battle- Week events held across Defence from ushered into missions and reserves, field they had once fought on. May 27 to June 3. segregated from the broader commu- Side-by-side once again, non-Indig- The events highlighted Army pro- nity. enous veterans started speaking up viding equal pay for equal work since “When they came back, some against the unfair post-service treat- the First Australian Imperial Force weren’t allowed to march on Anzac ment of their Indigenous colleagues. fought in WWI. Day and many weren’t allowed in the “It helped them [the Indigenous vet- “The Army saw everyone as one RSL,” Mr Bell said. erans] move forward in their campaign colour, and that was green,” said This disconnect provided for recognition, civil rights and the 22ER soldiers and students of Worowa together in cultural, sporting Indigenous liaison officer at the Indigenous veterans the motivation to right to vote,” Mr Bell said. and social exchange. June 27, 2019 defence.gov.au/news/armynews News 17

Cpl Iliona Mathers, people of Yorta Yorta Leading people. Photo: Cpl Dan from the Pinhorn ground

Director-General Training and Doctrine Brig Ben James addresses attendees at the inaugural Cove Conference. Photo: Cpl Julia Whitwell Culture of teamwork CPL Iliona Mathers says his Cpl Mathers, an electronics Week, July 7-14, this year: working Indigenous culture helped build the systems technician, is currently for a shared future. Cpl Julia Whitwell sessions including reflective practice, right mindset for a successful mili- deployed with FSE10, part of “If we don’t speak up together which presenter, British Armed Forces tary career. Operation Accordion. then no one is going to know of the JUNIOR leaders from across Army exchange officer Capt Joe Read, said “In military life, you cannot Cpl Mathers’ ancestors are the struggle we have endured,” he said. engaged in a professional develop- was integral to developing as a leader. act alone; you need teamwork,” he Yorta Yorta people from the Murray He also encourages his two ment opportunity during the inaugural “In order to be the best commanders said. River, near Swan Hill. children to speak up, help others Cove Conference at Victoria Barracks, and to make the best decisions, we need “Our Indigenous culture is the Anytime he is near the Murray and protect those that need protect- Sydney, on May 30. to have an idea of how that works in our same: if one person is weak, you River, he will swim as a way to ing. Lance corporals, corporals and lieu- own heads,” Capt Read said. support them and bring everybody reconnect with his ancestors. “It’s important for me to remain tenants received presentations on the “We need to be able to re-examine back together to benefit the com- His feelings on reconciliation strong for myself, my kids and my theme of “effective decision-making”, our learning and our decision-making munity.” echo the ADF theme for NAIDOC culture,” he said. with topics from ranging from “educat- all the time.” ing the adolescent mind” to “combat Participants had the opportunity to decision-making”. put questions to two discussion panels – Lt Sigourney Williamson from one consisting of academics in the field Melbourne University Regiment, said of psychology and decision-making, the conference was insightful. and the other of three Tier-C RSMs. “Junior officers and NCOs were Conference organiser WO1 David integrated, which meant that leaders in Harvey said the format was designed to both streams presented during the con- encourage personal reflection and net- ference,” Lt Williamson said. working across trades and corps. “The speakers gave us insight into “This was an opportunity for Army’s how the mind works and processes junior leaders to participate in profes- decisions as both subordinates and lead- sional military education aimed at mak- ers.” ing them more effective decision mak- The conference featured interactive ers,” WO1 Harvey said. ARMY WRAP UP! CUT CORROSION, CUT COSTS FREEWe care about the catalogue onlineDefence community

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Former national rugby player Cpl Mollie Gray To see the ARRTS program trades the mouthguard  in action check out video. for the microphone. defence.gov.au/play/6224# Healing through music Creative art builds resilience for participants, writes Sqn-Ldr Gavin Briggs.

PL Mollie Gray represent- made it all so worth it. I think a lot of ed Australia at two rugby people come here looking for confidence world cups and deployed to and looking for new experiences which CAfghanistan, but would those they haven’t done before.” experiences prepare her for the stage? Held twice a year as a standalone Obviously they did. With microphone four-week residential program, ARRTS in hand, Cpl Gray, of 3HSB, was out participants are housed at HMAS of her comfort zone but took control as Harman and bused each weekday to the she sang at the ADF Arts for Recovery, University of Canberra’s Inspire Centre. Resilience, Training and Skills (ARRTS) ARRTS head Brig Wayne Goodman program’s showcase on June 6. said the program allowed members an “Why music? It seems really strange innovative way of rebuilding confidence. as I had never sung before, except in the “The ARRTS program offers our ser- car or in the shower,” Cpl Gray said. vice personnel, who may not be feel- “I don’t know how it’s come about, ing on top of things, the opportunity to but it has been really fun and really chal- re-set through one of our three creative lenging; it is an interesting thing to go streams, which include music, visual arts into something that is completely out of and creative writing,” Brig Goodman your depth. said. “I’ve come from a sporting back- “We want people to take part in a ground and to come into singing was program that offers them new skills and intense and a bit intimidating but it has rebuilds their resilience, all in a support- been really rewarding.” ive, non-judgemental environment.” At the conclusion of each program, Artistic director Lt-Col Geoff Grey a showcase is held to show family and has seen many participants benefit from friends how a new-found skill and prac- being involved. tising a creative art have played a part in “We have now had 196 people come rebuilding resilience in their loved ones. through the program,” Lt-Col Grey said. “I think that my family and friends “Many people report that one of the were hesitant in coming because they main outcomes they get is that they have had never heard me sing before,” Cpl a renewed sense of purpose and self- Gray said. worth.” “But I know that they were really excited and I was as well. They were The next ARRTS program will be held in looking forward to seeing the show that November. Details and application forms can everyone put on and that is what has be obtained at defence.gov.au/jcg/arrts It’s TAX TIME Professional Tax Returns from only $120  Member of Defence Force family  Defence Force specialist Coaching you through your next steps  Discuss all ATO approved deductions Don’t miss any investment property claims As you think about your career beyond the ADF, skilled transition  coaches are available to assist you at ADF Transition Centres.  Know your MSBS Budget for your life Coaches can help you understand your skills and interests, and assist you  to access a range of services and programs to help you achieve your post-transition goals. Easy Phone Interviews. Coaches are available before and during your transition, as well as up to 12 months after you leave the ADF. Call 0488 093428 For professional taxation & accounting advice

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AJI Military Complex, 20km north of Baghdad, is the last place you’d expect to run into Tsomeone you know from your home town of Cairns. However, that’s exactly what Lt-Col Mark Little and Lt David Benson did while serving with 2nd Health Support Company as part of New Repatriation Commissioner Task Group Taji 8. Lt-Col Mark Little, Don Spinks at a Defence Reservist health officers Lt-Col left, and Lt David Community Organisation expo. Little and Lt Benson were both Benson outside the deployed to the Taji Medical Taji Medical Treatment New Commissioner Treatment Facility, which looks after Facility in the Taji the health of 3800 Coalition troops at Military Complex near Former RSM Don Spinks will become the Taji Military Complex. Baghdad. the Repatriation Commissioner on It was the first deployment for Photo: Cpl Oliver Carter July 1. It is the first time a non-commissioned officer has been appointed pharmacist Lt Benson, who joined the to the role. Mr Spinks said his top Army Reserve in 2010. priority would be to interact with the “Working with Lt-Col Little in Iraq medical care, quickly and efficiently.” that we have, and it’s very much “It was great to be working in a veteran community. “My focus will be was fantastic as we work together at Lt-Col Little was deployed as the a multinational facility – US, UK, health team with other nations,” he to support veterans and their families. Cairns Hospital and are both at the Senior Medical Officer at the facility. Singapore, Sweden, Canada all said. For me to achieve this, the number same Army Health Support Company “We have a great capability and working together.” “Despite the natural differences one priority is to engage, to talk to in Australia,” he said. facility there,” he said. The opportunity to work with at in how each nation approached a the veterans, their families, and to the “This background ensured we “We have a laboratory, radiology coalition nations was also a highlight situation, we all worked extremely ex-service organisations and find out were able to treat patients and provide and blood testing, plus the staff for Lt Benson. effectively together.” what issues are facing them,” he said.

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Logistics officer Capt Timothy Darragh discusses the details of evacuation operations with DFAT foreign policy adviser Cameron Noble during Exercise Silicon Predator. Photo: Cpl Carla Armenti

Pte John Kaitongi, of 7 Cbt Sig Regt, during Exercise Diamond Sprint, at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area. Photo: Cpl Tristan Kennedy

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Godzilla and her crew members take on the Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta on Port Phillip Bay; and, below, Maj Candice Cushway keeps busy between races. Photos: ABIS Bonny Gassner

Cpl Sebastian Beurich “We don’t have a lot of the ADF crew had numerous women in Defence sailing so opportunities to increase their GODZILLA took a break from it was really good to be able to own skills. fighting Mothra to terrorise the get a team together and com- “I’ve been to presentations Australian Women’s Keelboat pete,” Maj Cushway said. at the Cruising Yacht Club of Regatta competitors sailing on “There were a lot of new Australia and listened to some Port Phillip Bay from June 8 people, both in our team and of the competitors give pres- to 10. the others. For us, it was about entations, so racing alongside While there were no giant teaching the crew the pro- them was a great privilege,” lizards rampaging through the cesses and then going ahead city, the namesake of the first and racing the yacht against a Maj Cushway said. ADF Sailing Association team strong fleet.” “While there have been to enter the regatta was painted As well as achieving an the odd Defence people who on the side of their yacht, overall result of eighth in its have compete in the regatta, emphasising the rookie team’s division, the team was pre- it was great to be involved in fighting spirit. sented a sportsmanship award the inaugural ADF women’s Spending her time on the for lending a short-handed team.” bow, Maj Candice Cushway team a crew member during said the crew displayed great the competition. For more information on the Sailing teamwork throughout the com- With a number of expe- Association or to join, email petition. rienced sailors competing, [email protected]

Catching the bug Send Your Pets First Class G Maj Holly Mainwaring to doing a half-ironman. Then I We take care of all your and Cpl Veronica O’Hara set myself the goal of doing the Pet’s Travel arrangements full ironman.” G HAVING finished his first iron- This year’s race had competi- Domestic & International man race, Cpl Thomas Hunter tors come into town down a hill G Locally owned & operated (pictured) has caught the “endur- then turn around to attack a steep ance bug” and plans to do more. climb for 90km. G Door-to-door service Cpl Hunter finished fourth out The bike course had rough G Short term payment of the nine ADF competitors who road surfaces and carpet was options available completed the full distance at the laid on a steep gradient to allow Ironman Australia events in Port cycling shoes to grip for those Macquarie in May. Eight others walking up. took on the Ironman 70.3 (half- Other Army competitors in the distance) event. full race were: Capt Max Allansen Cpl Hunter said he was “pretty (11.46:55), Maj Daniel Armstrong happy” with his performance, (13.41:21) and Maj Mark Johnson finishing the 226km race in 12hr (15.27:28). Cpl Laura Power fin- 14.19min in mild but windy con- ished the Ironman 70.3 in 6.11:18. ditions. “It was a difficult bike course, To find out more about the ADF Triathlon Club contact president Tel: 1300 13 52 52 a nice comfy swim as the water Maj Cameron Stephenson at cameron. was nice and cool, and the run [email protected] or www.dogtainers.com.au course was really good,” he said. treasurer Flt-Lt Dave Carroll at Pets love us as the most trusted Pet Transport provider in Australia “I got into running, which led [email protected] Australian Defence Sailing Association members onboard Godzilla compete in the Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta at the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron. SPORT Photo: AB Bonny Gassner June 27, 2019

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