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APRIL 2017
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OP QUEENSLAND ASSIST
JTF661, centred on 3Bde, and led by
BRIG Chris Smith swings into action to lend
a hand to those aff ected by TC Debbie
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VALE NEIL WEEKES AM, MC
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Military and community leader BRIG Neil
Weekes death was marked by a military
funeral in Brisbane and a memorial
service in Townsville
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INTERNATIONAL
WOMENS DAY
Be Bold for Change was the theme for
International Women’s Day this year
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BATTLE GROUP PREPARES
THE 1RAR Battle Group continues its
preparation to assuming responsibility
as the RBG on July 1
11 SOCIAL - ARMY BIRTHDAY
64 GIRLS TACKLE AFL CHALLENGE
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