Mission Accomplished - Hmas Arunta Heads Home




23rd April 2008 -
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Arunta ’s deployment to the Middle East Area of Operation last ed six months and yielded some interesting statistics. The ship steamed more than 21,000 nautical miles, conducted 500 queries, 110 surface searches and 35 security sweeps in the Gulf.
Adf Gap Year Students Take To The Skies




24th April 2008 -
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Personnel from Surveillance and Response Group’s (SRG) 11 Squadron travelled from Edinburgh to RAAF Base Williamtown to conduct an AP-3C aircraft static display and flight for the ADF Gap Year Students.
Australian Defence Medal Presentation In Eden Monaro




23rd April 2008 -
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The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, the Hon Dr Mike Kelly AM MP, will host a presentation of the Australian Defence Medal (ADM) for 17 Eden Monaro residents today (Wednesday, 23 April 2008).
Hmas Sydney Ii - National Memorial Service




23rd April 2008 -
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II ’ s crew will attend the service. Also attending will be the Governor of NSW, Prime Minister of Australia, Leader of the Opposition, Premier of NSW, Lord Mayor of Sydney, Chief of Defence Force, Chief of Navy and the Acting Chief of Air Force.
Nuclear Shame: National Servicemen Left For Dead




21st April 2008 -
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Sydney, Australia, 21 April 2008. More than one third of the 60 National Servicemen (“Nashos”) who served on the HMAS Murchison in 1952 are now dead, with many diagnosed with cancers and related diseases.