tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32314243005094937252011-07-08T08:28:50.332+10:00Ordnance Field Park - Vietnamnoreply@blogger.comBlogger281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231424300509493725.post-9308258640273572982009-06-19T17:20:00.002+10:002009-06-19T17:23:45.294+10:00

This Notice Board has now served its purpose and will no longer be updated.Our new Notice Board can be located by following this link:-http://ofpvietnam.asn.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=3&Itemid=2Thank youBob NashWebMaster

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By way of introduction my name is Barry Hampson.Recently I started researching each of the 521 Australian Service personnel (as recorded on the Australian War Memorial Honour Roll) as having lost their lives in the Vietnam War, in the hope of one day of producing a book documenting and honouring their lives and service in Vietnam, to try and ensure that generations will remember them.I am writing

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Attached is a letter to Prime Minister Rudd concerning the outcome of the recent budget. It is important to understand that what we are asking for is only fairness and is what we have consistently asked for over the last 10 years.Since last year when the government said they were going to review pensions we made it very clear to the office of the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and the

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Tony Flanagan is off to Gallipoli for Anzac Day next year. He would like any OFP member who is interested in accompaning him to contact him ASAP. Details of the proposed tour can be found by clicking on this link:2010 Anzac Dawn Service Please contact Tony for any further information you require. .

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The is a monthly E-Letter containing items which are of interest to the Service and ex-Service community.Click on PDF file to open:- Issue 239 - May 2009Check out the Association's Web Site at:- http://www.rdfwa.org.au/..

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An updated Veterans’ Information Kit is now available. While the Kit will not answer all your questions, it will give you a comprehensive guide to payments and services available to veterans and their families. This issue contains the current rates of pensions and allowances from 20 March 2009 to 30 June 2009.The kit is printed, authorised and distributed with the compliments of The Hon. Alan

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1st Update Newsletter - April 2009Firstly thank you for the great response to the reunion. To date we have received 173 replies and along with 150 partners which will give us a total of 323 attending, but we are expecting over 400, so it should be a huge weekend. Since the original letter we have managed to get costings on the accommodation, merchandise, functions, buses, river cruise and

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We were sad to hear that 22813 WO2 Willian Francis (Bill) EAGLESHAM passed away peacefully on 24 March 2009.Bill was a member of the original detachment from 1 OFP that arrived in Vietnam in April/May 1966. He was then posted to 2 Comp Ord in Vung Tau in late August 1966.Bill joined up as a 21 year old infantry soldier in 1943. He also served in Moratai, Japan (BCOF) and Korea. He was discharged

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Please refer to our original post dated 7 June 2008UPDATE.......We have been advised that MAJGEN Cavenagh (Head of Corps RAAOC) recently briefed Chief of Army. CofA has advised MAJGEN Cavenagh that he is willing to review the matter of the award of the ACB. Deputy Chief of Army (who manages Heads of Corps for CofA) has given some guidance, the implications of which will be investigated further

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Yoga for War Veterans and their partners (adult children also welcome).Yoga has helped many war veterans and their loved ones to heal from the debilitating effects of post-traumaticstress disorder and other health problems. Yoga offers principles and practices which encourage positive changeand transformation. Many of these are simple and easily applied in daily life. Yoga stretching, breathing

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This is the way all returning soldiers should be treated.An interesting video sent in by Denis Blakey.Well worth a look at.

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JUST A REMINDER Expression of interest are still being sought. Refer to the item on our Notice Board (below) dated 23/10/ 2008---oOo---..

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We are a small group of Nashos that got together to try to find our old mates and also create mateship and try to socialise as much as we can.We are called NASHOS WA and have created our own web site:-http://www.wanashos.wikidot.com/We require photos on Nasho platoons or sections with details, as mates are finding others through our site.Contact details are on the web site...

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My name is Stuart Scott, and I've just written a book about the Peter Badcoe Club at 1ALSG and how people remember their time there. It is called ``Charlie Don't Surf, But Aussies Do'' and might be of interest to your association's members.Just so there is no misunderstanding, I'm quick to point out that I'm not a veteran -- missed callup by one day -- but I'm interested in Australian surfing

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Hi folks,I served with 2 AOD as Chief Clerk in the late 70's early 80's and served in Vietnam (RAASC) 1968-69.You might be interested in a tour of Vietnam I'm leading in Aug 2009. The trip is great value and 4/5 star all the way. I've attached a flyer and proposed itinerary. (Click on the links to open them)Anyone interested can contact me direct.Regards.......... Phil BrookesPR & MP

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The RAAOC Association NSW Division has RAAOC belt buckles available for $30.00 postage and handling.Contact is:Russell Fozzard24 Lily StWetherill Park NSW 2164Phone: 02-9609-4381.Postal or money orders only please..

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It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing, on Thursday 27 November 2008, of one of the OFP's most popular Sergeants. A father to all who served with him during 1968/69.Stan was more than the stereotyped army sergeant. He was a true friend and natural leader. He was a true mentor. Troops under him never had to be ordered to do anything. There is nothing that they would not

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Kathy Ault (Tony Flanagan's partner and our reunion co-ordinator) lost her battle with cancer and passed away on Sunday 9 November 2008.In Tony's words, "Heaven now has a new angel".The fact that our reunions got better and better over the years is entirely due to Kathy's great organising ability. She will be sadly missed. Even in her last days, Kathy was making sure that our Adelaide reunion

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It is proposed to hold a reunion of 2AOD and all other RAAOC personnel who served in South Vietnam over the Queen’s birthday weekend in 2010. We are hoping to get in excess of 300 attending so let’s see you there.We will keep you informed via regular news updates as arrangements and costs are finalised. Preliminary Details:Dates: Friday 11 June until Monday 14 June 2010Fri

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Australia’s first ever war veteran’s choir has been formed under the name of ‘Veteran Soul’ and proudly acknowledges its legendary performer Patrons, Ms Lorrae Desmond and Ms Patricia Amphlet (Little Pattie).Subtitled ‘The Vietnam Veteran’s Community Choir, The formation of Veteran Soul not only provides a strong community involvement opportunity for the vets, their partners and families, but

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We are proud to advise that our web site has been considered suitable for inclusion in the National Library of Australia's "Pandora" Archives.PANDORA, Australia's Web Archive is a growing collection of copies of Australian online publications, established initially by the National Library of Australia in 1996, and now built in collaboration with nine other Australian libraries and other cultural

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Graham passed away in Gladstone Qld on Tuesday 2 September 2008, after a short battle with cancer. He had just recently celebrated his 63rd birthday. Graham was called-up for National Service in April 1966. He arrived at Nui Dat, Vietnam, in March 1967 as part of the advance party for 6 Ordnance Field Park (Det). He completed his tour and returned to Australia in February 1968. He was discharged

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Had a quick look, it will be very interesting especially for teachers and students..... The contents of this presentations are suitable for school teachers & students as well as Viet Vets and others who are just interested. Not to forget serving members of all forces, including those overseas and in Allied forces. It's a PC version only (a Mac version may follow, if funded), and runs on

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Essential reading for ALL Vietnam Vets - This is for real - Get yourself checked out. August 5, 2008(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — UC Davis Cancer Center physicians today released results of research showing that Vietnam War veterans exposed to Agent Orange have greatly increased risks of prostate cancer and even greater risks of getting the most aggressive form of the disease as compared to those who

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I suppose as we get older, there are some things we may not want to think about but should consider......What Happens to Your Partner When You Die? .Check on the DFWA website - www.rdfwa.org.au/widows.htm - for some important information on this subject. Experience has shown that the same problems seem to surface repeatedly and that some forward planning would help relieve some of the burden and

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This will be our third major touch-up/remake of our web site since it was launched in June 2006. Our last update was in September 2007. Each time I have updated our site I have made some changes which I hoped would make our site a place where you will come back to from time to time.Tha addition of a Members Forum last year was designed to create a 'communication centre' for you guys to use.

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What and why is it?Members will be familiar with the Infantry Combat Badge (ICB), introduced by RA Infantry in July 1970. This device introduced considerable division within the Australian Army regarding the relative “worth” of the individual/ unit/ service. Other Corps and notably other Arms rejected proposals to implement similar corps specific devices.Lt-Gen Leahy, when introducing the Army

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In 2000 the Director of the Australian War Memorial (AWM), Major General Steve Gower AO, introduced a scheme whereby units, squadrons and ships which had seen active service could dedicate a plaque to be placed in the AWM's Western Courtyard to recognise the sacrifice and service of their members. So far over 130 plaques have been dedicated and there are more on the waiting list. Eventually the

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