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Australian UNTAG deployments awarded Chief of the General Staff Commendation 1990

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Mar 2 all-day

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40 Year Reunion of Commonwealth Ceasefire Monitoring Force _ Rhodesia @ Kedron-Wavell Services Club

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Mar 6 – Mar 8 all-day

Members of the Commonwealth Ceasefire Monitoring Force (CCMF) are hosting their first reunion in

40 years since returning from Rhodesia/Zimbabwe. Reunion is open to all those that served as part of the CCFM and Rhodesian Forces including wives and partners. Reunion includes Meet and Greet on Friday 6 March and Dinner on 7 March. This is our first reunion it will be a great event and an opportunity to unite together, catch up with old mates and make some new mates. Please pass this on to anyone that you know that served in the CCMF or the Rhodesian Forces For further information please contact:

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Richard Clarke – ulyssess39371@gmail.com – 0468947929 or Les Norton – les.norton@safetman.com.au -0404812423

UNTAG Namibia 1989 1ASC advance party deployed

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Mar 11 all-day

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LCPL Shannon McAliney – Somalia 2nd April 1993

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Apr 2 all-day

In memory of 1RAR LCPL Shannon McAliney, who died while serving on peacekeeping operations in Somalia on 2 April 1993.

The 21-year-old from Ballina was going out on patrol when another soldier handed him his Steyr rifle to hold. The rifle discharged and the bullet hit Shannon in the stomach at point blank range. Although he was wearing a flak jacket, he suffered massive internal injuries and, despite efforts to treat the wound, he died later that night.

Thank you for your service, Shannon. Rest in peace.

* Photo shows Shannon assisting a Somali woman at a food distribution centre in the Bay Region of southern Somalia during Operation Solace. © Australian War Memorial

25th Anniversary Kibeho Massacre in Rwanda

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Apr 22 all-day

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kibeho_massacre

ANZAC Day

Apr 25 all-day

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17 Construction Squadron (UNTAG) Honour Distinction anniversary

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May 11 all-day

17 Construction Squadron is awarded the Honour Distinction, Namibia 1989–1990, in recognition of its creditable performance in support of the United Nations Transition Assistance Group operation to manage the transition of Namibia to independence in 1990. Despite being deployed to provide engineering support, when the ceasefire broke down at the start of the mission, members of the squadron helped establish Assembly Points, which enabled the mission to continue. This activity was conducted in the face of hostility from elements of the former colonial power and personal danger arising from the breakdown of the cease fire. Later, 17 Construction Squadron became involved in the election process itself, providing security, transport and logistic support to election officials, monitors, other UN personnel, voters and polling stations. Members of 17 Construction Squadron ensured that, as much as possible, the election was able to proceed without interruption or interference and ensured that all parties were free from intimidation or duress. With the selfless support of individuals from other units of the Australian Defence Force, 17 Construction Squadron played a key role in the smooth and effective transition of Namibia from colonial rule to independence. The Squadron performed a role well beyond what was expected and brought great credit on itself, the Australian Army and Australia.

“Chief of Army“. Army Headquarters, Canberra. 10 April 2012.

Australian UNTAG deployments awarded HONOR DISTINCTION 2013

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May 11 all-day

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LCPL Shannon McAliney – Somalia 2nd April 1993

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Aug 2 all-day

In memory of 1RAR LCPL Shannon McAliney, who died while serving on peacekeeping operations in Somalia on 2 April 1993.

The 21-year-old from Ballina was going out on patrol when another soldier handed him his Steyr rifle to hold. The rifle discharged and the bullet hit Shannon in the stomach at point blank range. Although he was wearing a flak jacket, he suffered massive internal injuries and, despite efforts to treat the wound, he died later that night.

Thank you for your service, Shannon. Rest in peace.

* Photo shows Shannon assisting a Somali woman at a food distribution centre in the Bay Region of southern Somalia during Operation Solace. © Australian War Memorial

Land Forces 2020 Expo Brisbane

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Sep 1 @ 8:15 am – Sep 3 @ 5:00 pm

APPVA is looking to man a stand at the LAnd Forces expo for 3 days.

Further details as they come to hand.