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Your dream... SKIPPER YOURSELF BAREBOATING HOLIDAYS Onboard one of our 29 yachts in the stunning Whitsunday Islands 1800 075 013 10 COMMANDO NEWS ~ Edition 10 I June 2017
NSW WELFARE OFFICER’S REPORT APPLIED SUICIDE INTERVENTION SKILLS TRAINING Course Barry Grant (0414 914 615), Ivan Kelly (0417 042 886), Kevin Mahony (0425 279 111) and I, plus 3 members from 1 Cdo Coy, recently completed this course, at Kings Cross, run by the Veterans & Veterans’ Families Counselling Service through DVA (ph: 1800 011 0460). INTRODUCTORY PASTORAL CARERS’ COURSE: I recently completed this multi-faith course run by the Chaplains’ Department of Manly Hospital. I have had a lot of experience talking with the bereaved and those suffering grief. I did these 2 courses to assist me with my welfare work. DISCLAIMER: I must stress though, that we are not counsellors, nor do we have any professional qualifications in these areas. However, if we don’t have the answers, we can refer you to other counselling and helpline services in your area. WELFARE OFFICER’S REGIONAL CO- ORDINATORS: Members, we need your help to inform us of com mandos, young and old, who you think may require our assistance. Keep "Striking Swiftly" - perhaps not as swiftly as we used to - ay!! Cheers Brian Dunbar NSW Welfare Officer E: dunbar33@bigpond.com PH: (02) 9452 2589 New Navy Department of the Navy is now assigning females to quarters in a separate private "OFF LIMITS" area on all aircraft carriers. Addressing all boat personnel at Pearl, CINCPAC advised, "female sleeping quarters will be "out-ofbounds" for all males. Anyone caught breaking this rule will be fined $50 the first time." He continued, "Anyone caught breaking this rule the second time will be fined $150. Being caught a third time will cost you a fine of $500. Are there any questions?" At this point, a Marine Gunnery Sergeant from the security detail assigned to the ship stood up in the crowd and inquired, "Sir, how much for a season pass?" God bless the USMC! COMMANDO NEWS ~ Edition 10 I June 2017 11
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