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rade STICKS TOGETHER… RSM 3Bde WO1 Brent Doyle (left) and RSM 1Div WO Craig Allen watch the parade in the Battalion from then to now.” He said the unique spirit of Old Faithful was forged in Korea, then reinforced by distinguished service in Malaya, Malaysia, Sarawak and South Vietnam. He said the Battalion must revel in its past to best create its future. “Today, we still need men and women ready and able to stand against tyranny and terror,” he said. “Thank you for making this choice. “You are worthy sucessors of the veterans of Kapyong.” The Battalion marched from the parade ground singing “Our Director”, much to the delight of former members in the audience. eamer to the Regimental Colours during the parade Kapyong veterans COL Don Beard (front) and Joe Vezgoff A/COMD 3Bde COL Damian Hill JUNE 2017 | 51