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Vic


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I wonder how many ex ADF, other ex allied forces, police, firemen, ambos and others who work or have worked in uniform, are proud of it and are members here and support the GN forum?

Edit: Ooops I forgot to include nurses and I am sure there are others that could be included here also (eg; Red Cross/Salvo's) etc.

I'll start, ex ADF 20 years continuous service, (Army and RAAF), served in Australia, Malaysia and PNG.....whos next?



-- Edited by Vic on Monday 26th of March 2012 10:45:57 PM



-- Edited by Vic on Monday 26th of March 2012 11:18:50 PM

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aussiebobc


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Honoured son and grandson of WW2 and WW1 diggers.

Personally, 20 Years RAAF, PNG, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Pakistan and just about everywhere in Australia.

Post RAAF, 11 years as Field Service Engineer (civvy) on FA/18 telemetry systems at RAAF Aircraft Research and Development Unit (ARDU)

Now proud father of son who never listened to me and joined the RAAF and has been to Indonesia, Malaysia and Afghanistan.



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I don't have any rellies who served, or exes, but I do support and admire everyone of them, men and women, and dogs.
I live near Edinburgh Airforce Base, Salisbury, SA, and the boys and girls play aeroplanes most days.
Yesterday the Roulettes did a fly over the Parafield Air Show. Lots of noise, but didn't see much from here.
It's reassuring to hear the planes, jets and helicopters doing their thing for us. Very reassuring.
I worked as a volunteer at the Broome Rissole, met some wonderful people, had a lot of fun, and I'm still friends with most of them.
It's the only way I could demonstrate my support.
The anniversay of the ANZAC is very special to Australians and New Zealanders. Let's celebrate the freedom we all enjoy, and others strive to enjoy, because of their sacrifices and efforts.
It's more than part of our history. It's part of our life.

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I guess I am more fortunate than others, as a third generation Vet with a son who is also a Vet, one of my grandsons is also aspiring to follow our footsteps to keep Australia safe.

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I know there are a lot more on here that have not put their hand up yet, don't be shy be proud to show it.  aww



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Vic

Hi Ace Pop Top Campervan & A'Van A'Lite Camper Trailer.....

Khalil Gibran says "We tarry forward - not backward".

Spread the laughter
Share the cheer
Let's be happy
While we're here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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I'm 26yr army inf vet two trips Vietnam and other places my father service WW11 my son now CPO navy subs and nephew helicopter navigator navy and grandson joining army

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never served myself but have a son in the fleet air arm [british navy] in sea kings helo's he and his crew won a bravery medal from the Duke of Edingbough for a rescue off  the English coast. very proud of him

served first guf war ,eastern europe and somalia



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Proud daughter of a father who served 26 years in the army fought in both world wars was injured in Dunkirk which finished his army career husband Bill served in Korea and Maylaya conflicts. Helena

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Our lovely daughter is a Lieut in the Medical Corp at Holdsworthy and her partner is in Signals and is currently in East Timor.


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.. proud to have served for 3 years in the "weekend Warriors" with Sigs .. followed by 10 years of Service with the RAE in Australia ..



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Had 2 Grand-Fathers that fought in WW1.......2 Uncles in WW2........me.............only 29 years in the SACFS....Volunteer FireFighter

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Ex US Navy, Vietnam veteran (three tours), emigrated to Australia in 1971, citizen since 1973.  Active in Vietnam Vets Ass'n when we lived in Launceston, active with RSL since retiring until about a year ago when I started travelling.



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I've "served" in voluntary services such as the SES, SACFS and WA Sea Rescue, Broome, mainly communications, some catering and anything else which needed to be done.

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proud of my dad who was left on the beach at Dunkirk and ended up a prisoner of war, escaped 9 times, was shot, had terrible nightmares all his life after this.

As a child I never understood my dad's mood swings. As an adult I wish he has talked to me more.......too late now!

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64/69 F.E.S.R. then Vietnam M/D



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Joined navy '69 completed 20 years continous service, stayed in the reserves till I was to old at 55. Completed many tours to the far east. Still live and breath Navy - something you just can't get out of your life. Look forward to reunions and of course Anzac Day - one day of the year the wife lets me out with my mates



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23 years in the ARES RAE final 5 years as a recruiter.  It's in the blood, was retired from service at age 56 still get nostalgic.

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When it has been your life, not just a job, but a career you eat, live, sleep and breath in close company with the same people for weeks, months and years, it has to be in your blood.
I'd hope everyone was nostalgic from time to time about previous times of their lives. I know I do. Mostly good memories, which is probably not the case for the service personnel who saw action. There would be good, happy memories, as well as the sad and tragic memories. It's ok, you're entitled.

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Joined the RAN in Jan 65 and stayed for 21 years. went to many places in far east.Joined the (then) Naval Reserve Cadets and had a ball . some went on to join up them selves. still think navy and possibly will till i die.

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