A cat has been set among the pigeons, with Curtin University academic Dr Alexey Muraviev calling for Australian policymakers to consider reinitiating conscription to defend the nation, but many young Aussies rightfully asked why. I know that the initial response from...
National Service
Remembering our Nashos
TOMMOROW, 14th February, on National Servicemen’s Day, we honour those who have served our nation through compulsory military service, recognising their contribution to the nation’s defence. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said it was important to...
Anzac Day 2019: Vietnam War through a young Digger’s eyes
THEY are the images of war never before made public: candid snaps of young men behind enemy lines, captured by one of their own... raw, intimate and devastating. These photographs, taken by Vietnam War veteran Allan Beer, himself just 20 years old when he was...
13th National Service Reunion – 2018 Hervey Bay QLD
An informal Reunion of 13th intakers is being organised for the period 16 -17 JULY 2018 at Hervey Bay It is planned to be a pay as you go social event with relaxed venues to be enjoyed with a partners and catching up to many not seen for 50 years. It will be...