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RAAF Roundup with WGCDR Phil Godfrey E XERCISE Talisman Sabre has preoccupied the base during July with an additional 700-plus troops from the US, visiting RAAF squadrons and the TUHQ. Aircraft space was at a premium and around-the- clock services continued throughout the exercise. My thanks are extended to all Base squadrons and to 5Avn Regt for a great eff ort throughout the exercise.    W HILE Ex Talisman Sabre was the main focus we were still able to support other events and activities such as NAIDOC Week where the combined messes raised money for schools at Garbutt and Vincent. A LL units continued their busy visit schedules, some with extremely short notice such as the National Advisory Committee for Mental Health. Again thanks to the units that participated and in particular MAJ Meng Wang 5Avn Regt and his staff for his support and co-operation