Paw Print
3CER has recently completed the clean up stage of its visionary shanty town at High Range, leaving a substantial paw print.

Hit by thunder storm
A THUNDERSTORM circled 18 Fd Sqn, 3CER, for three weeks without a drop of rain and the only clouds were smoke and dust.

Sappers' immediate action
THE professionalism and humility for which Australian soldiers are renowned was brought to life recently when two Victorian sappers attempted to resuscitate a dying man in a hardware store.

Realistic is the word for 1 Div
READINESS and realistic, relevant training are the catchcries emanating from HQ 1 Div since the appointment of the commander, Maj-Gen Mark Evans three months ago.

New standard raised
DARWIN-based 1 Armd Regt was recently presented with a new Regimental Standard by the Governor-General Peter Hollingworth during a mounted parade in the Top End.

The big cat will soon prowl at night
The future looks bright for ADI and the Army’s 90 Leopard tanks, thanks to the signing of the Leopard Tank Thermal Sight (LTTS) contract with UK company Thales Electronics.

New 2RAR barracks
EXTENSIVE demolitions at Lavarack Barracks have sparked a renewed interest in its development project.

Defence wins at Adelaide Show
THRILL rides and show bags weren’t the only things on offer at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show, with a new high tech Defence display making its first South Australian appearance.

"Korea Remembered" offered to soldiers
As a result of a recent article (Army, July 4, 2002), Land Warfare Development Centre had such a large response to an offer to provide copies of the military history publication Korea Remembered, pictured, that it is now being offered free to every member of the Army.

International News

Arsenal collection success
THE once war-torn island of Bougainville is a lot quieter these days thanks to the efforts of Australian soldiers and their multinational counterparts in the Peace Monitoring Group, responsible for the ongoing task of assisting the locals in ridding their nation of its deadly arsenal.

Having a hawk eye for detail
AN ARMY aviator who failed art at high school is having the last laugh as his sketches of military life hang outside the Prime Minister’s office in Canberra.

These feet are made for fundraising
WHAT better way to recruit new soldiers than by participating in a charity relay to raise $32,000 for the NSW Cancer Council?

Big hearts at JLU(NQ)
CYSTIC Fibrosis (CF) awareness in the North Queensland region will ramp up into a full-scale support network because Joint Logistics Unit JLU(NQ) has heart.

5 Avn Regt's fill 'em up capability
The Tanker Fuel Section at 5 Avn Regt has received cutting-edge aviation refuelling capabilities.

New name for family support
THE Defence Families of Australia (DFA) is the new official name for the National Consultative Group of Service Families (NCGSF).

Watercraft plans underway
ADI Newcastle will soon start work on the design and construction of six amphibious watercraft, having recently signed a $32.73 million contract with Defence.

Outdoor chapel re-dedicated
Cabarlah-based soldiers recently gathered at the re-dedication ceremony of the Borneo Barracks Outdoor Chapel.

C2 licence training outsourced
TRANSPORT Wing of Distribution Division ALTC will increase the delivery of driver training from 2003 through an outsourced commercial contract.

Carnarvon upgrade
THE Pilbara Regt stepped up its ability to operate patrols outside its Karratha headquarters when it opened a new base at Carnarvon last month.

Win a $100 gift voucher from DHA
Defence personnel who participate in DHA’s relocation survey will go into a draw to win one of several $100 gift vouchers from Frontline Defence Services.

First female in CSM role
FOR the first time in US Army history, a female soldier has been selected as the Army Reserve Command Sergeant Major (CSM).

Anzac spirit alive and well
THERE can be no doubt that the Anzac spirit that links Australia and New Zealand remains of the utmost importance, with a recent visit by the NZ Army Chief of General Staff strengthening the already-strong ties.