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18 WORLD NEWS Army February 4, 2010
SIX ADF members serving as UN
Military Observers in Sudan received
their Australian Service Medal and
United Nations Medal for service
late last year at Australia House in
Khartoum.
In a small ceremony held on November
18, Commander of the Australian
Contingent for the ADF contribution to the
United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS)
Lt-Col Glenn Taylor recognised the significant
contribution the six had made during
their six-month deployment.
During the ceremony, Lt-Col Taylor
presented Australian Contingent 9 UNMOs
(pictured left to right) Maj Brian Ardely,
Capt Paul Manuel, Capt Sharon Cord, Capt
Luke Hodda, Capt Peter Amaricai and Leut
Katrina Gosper with their medals.
Members of the current contingent were
also there to hear Lt-Col Taylor congratulate
and thank the UNMOs for their work
in “challenging and, sometimes, difficult
circumstances”.
The UN Medal is awarded to defence
force and police members who have served
at least 90 days’ service as part of UNMIS.
On the fly: Pte Fadi Jabboki runs through the
jungle during a section attack demonstration.
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Baptism of fire: A night live-fire
demonstration takes place at the Pulada
Range (above left) while Fiona Henderson
gets a lesson on the F89 Minimi from
Pte Ian Dahlenburg (above centre) and
Aron Ward digs into a ration pack with his
employee, WO1 Ian Mintern.
Photos by LS Paul Berry
Employers
get taste
of life on
other side
HEAVY rain did not dampen the spirits of
Ex Boss Lift participants in Jahore Bahru,
Southern Malaysia.
Employers of 15 Defence reservists travelled
to Malaysia in December to take part in the
three-day program conducted by the Cadet,
Reserve and Employer Support
Division.
The soldiers demonstrated their
skills by performing a section attack and night
live-fire demonstration on the Pulada range.
Employers lived on ration packs and took
part in weapons lessons giving them a first-hand
look at the training reservists take part in during
their time in Malaysia.
Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Mike
Kelly said employers visited soldiers from
NSW-based 5 Bde, currently on a three-month
deployment as Rifle Company Butterworth 88.
“We feel it is important for employers to
understand reservists develop skills during their
military service that can directly benefit their
businesses.” Dr Kelly said.
UNMOs praised for job well done
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