The Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation (the Citation) was awarded by the former Government of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) to military units that distinguished themselves in battle. Initially, only a limited number of Australian...
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Kilcoy Race Club Autumn 2023 Poster
For a very enjoyable social outing visit the Kilcoy race meetings and experience the great outdoors country hospitality. Why not organise a social outing for your family and social groups?
Update: 50th Anniversary Cessation of Vietnam Conflict
" The Federal Government has announced that there will be a 50th anniversary of the end of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War, which will be managed by DVA. There is very little to advise as to the format of the anniversary at this time, but we have been...
Commentary – RCB Nature of Service as Warlike
There is a long running dispute between the RCBRG and the Defence Department on the rightful categorisation of RCB’s service in Malaysia 1970 – 1989 to protect the RAAF assets at Air Base Butterworth (ABB) during the Communist Insurgency (1969-1989). Defence records...
The Squadron will never stay buried
Commentary on the 2 Squadron Decision. I think my notes below may well be the thoughts of many others who have served in the military, regardless of unit, and no matter when or where. It simply reinforces the obvious that we must always be on guard as one, when it...
RARA SA – Infantryman December 2020
You and view that publication here
9 RAR Partners – November Newsletter
Attached is the November 9 RAR Partners Newsletter
Re-unions – If you close your eyes and recall
Great reunion with some of the old and wonderful bastxxds from days gone by after they flew into Cairns last week. All ugly as ever and still standing tall. Fred Fairhead arrived from Adelaide looking for the suit I borrowed from him some 50 years ago, so I’m a...
Support our RAR ‘Fair Go’ Campaign
THE THREE WAYS TO HELP ARE: 1. Donations - Dig Deep Diggers! The campaign is being funded from donations and other revenue raising means. All donations will be receipted – unfortunately they are not tax deductible. Donors’ names, but not their amounts, will be...
Military Superannuation Pensions – Senator Steve Fielding Petition
Below is a link to a petition being promoted by Senator Steve Fielding on the issue of the gross unfairness of the current indexation arrangements for Military Superannuation Pensions. http://www.stevefielding.com.au/a_fairer_go_for_our_veterans_petition/ This is an...