Image Gallery 2008

Kokoda welcome back - Melton, Victoria 7 July 08

Part of the Kokoda walk team with John Wood and Vic Police Commissioner, Christine Nixon.	Victorian Police Commissioner, Christine Nixon, with Blue Heeler's John Wood, proudly wearing the DRS hat.
John Wood.	Senior Constable Steve Lyon, one of the Kokoda walkers announcing that close to $40,000 has been raised for the Police Blue Ribbon Foundation.
John Wood and Steve Lyon.	Mr Chris Bracher, Acting General Manager, Eynesbury Estate Complex with Police Commissioner, Christine Nixon.
John Wood and Christine Nixon.	Part of the Kokoda walking team.
Snr Constable (also Capt Steve Lyon of Melbourne University Regiment) Steve Lyon and Maj Tony Kelly.

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Exercise Executive Stretch, Singleton, NSW: 18 - 20 July 2008

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Defence Charity Ball, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, 19 July 2008

Vice Chief of the Defence Force Lieutenant General David Hurley.	David Withers from Boeing.
Qantas representative John Simeone and his wife Josephine with Vice Chief of the Defence Force Lieutenant General David Hurley.	Rosebank Engineering's Darryl Macklin and his wife Ally with Vice Chief of the Defence Force Lieutenant General David Hurley.
Boeing's David Withers and his wife Linda with Vice Chief of the Defence Force Lieutenant General David Hurley.	Jamie Durie with Vice Chief of the Defence Force Lieutenant General David Hurley.
	Reserve and Employer Support Division's Deanna Nott and Commander Chris Stephens (centre) with Squadron Leader Paul Lineham (l), Mr Patric Nott and Lieutenant Mal Grieve.

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Cumberland Business Chamber Expo June 2008

DRS-NSW's Group Captain Monty Smith (r) and Warrant Officer Class 1 Tony Finneran at the Cumberland Business Chamber Expo in June.

Waiting at Kokoda airport for the flight back to Port Moresby.

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Defence Reserves Support Council Meeting May 2008

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Exercise Executive Stretch - Victoria

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One Day Exercise Executive Stretch - SA

On 23 May, Defence Reserves Support – South Australia held a one day Exercise Executive Stretch. This activity is designed to introduce business executives to the military environment, in an effort to increase support for Reservists and to create a greater understanding of how ADF Reservists may benefit their business.

The feedback gained from all participants was extremely positive. They all agreed the activity had given them a clear insight into the benefits of the Australian Defence Force Reserve.

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New Reservists and their Employers and Friends Cocktail Party - SA

Defence Reserves Support – South Australia conducted a “New Reservists and their Employers and Friends Cocktail Party” on 8 May 2008. The aim of the function was to welcome new Reservists and their employers into the Australian Defence Force Community, increase the awareness and to promote the good work of Australian Defence Force Reservists, not only to the Reservist, but also to the employer.

L-R: Mr Rod Martin – Martin Mediation, Mr Gary Johanson – Mayor of Port Adelaide/Enfield, Mr Russell Starke – Greenhill Galleries	L-R: Squadron Leader Stew Freeman – CO 24 SQN, Mr Richard Collett – Mitsubishi Motors Australia/Vice Chairman DRS-SA, Margaret Faulkner – University of SA, Commander Chris Stephens – RESD
L-R: Karen Humphries – Dept of Education & Children’s Services (Employers of POWA recipient Corporal Steve Langdon), CPL Steve Langdon 3/9 LH (SAMR) 2007 POWA Recipient, Juliann Riedstra – Dept of Education & Children’s Services (Employer of POWA recipient CPL Steve Langdon)
L-R: Mr Peter Summers – Chair DRS-SA, The Right Honourable The Lord Mayor of Adelaide Mr Michael Harbison

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Hobart hosts DRS Golf Day

On Monday, 7 April, Tasmania DRS staff, a couple of National Office staff and a few dozen local employers braved the crisp Autumn weather and took to the golf course.

The course proved to be a challenge for some…whilst others breezed through. Nonetheless the day was a huge success with all employers walking away with a much better grasp of the who, what, why and where of Reserves and some even picked up a prize!

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Defence Industry Golf Challenge

Defence Reserve Support (DRS) sponsored lunch and the longest drive at the Defence Industry Golf Challenge held in Canberra on 7 April. DRS staff and Reservists from 5BDE also manned the coffee tent – an Army tent with cam nets, protected by a L119 Hamel Gun and a Unimog truck!

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New South Wales Employers of ADF Reserves Recognised

The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, the Hon. Dr Mike Kelly AM MP, has congratulated the record number of fifty six New South Wales employers who were recognised last night for their support of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Reserves at a ceremony onboard HMAS DARWIN at Garden Island.

 Full article

Welcome from Hon John Jobling OAM Chair DRSC-NSW	State Award OOCL Aust Commander John Willy, Mr Eddy Declercq, Brigadier Cook
The Venue HMAS DARWIN at Garden Island	State Award to NSW Police Hunter Valley Area Cmd Flight Lieutenant Tim Seymour Superintendent John Gralton BRIG Cook
State Award to Hunter TAFE Major Seagrott Mitcheson, Mr Rob Walter, BRIG Cook	State Award OOCL Aust CMDR John Willy, Mr Eddy Declerq, BRIG Cook
Employer of Year CMDR Peter Collins, Hon John Jobling, Rear Admiral Nigel Coates AM, Mr Dan Madden, RADM Greme Shirtley, RFD BRIG Brian Pezzutti RFD	RADM Graeme Shirtley RFD RAN Surgeon General ADF, MR Dan Madden CEO Lismore Base Hospital and BRIG Brian Pezzutti RFD Anaesthetist Special Projects Officer for Surgeon General ADF.

Lieutenant Colonel Grant Palmer, Mr John Colvin, Mr Ian Unsworth, Warrant Officer Class 1 Warren Barnes, CMDR Peter Collins, Colonel Kim Turner, Lieutenant Colonel Ian Wolfe, Hon John Jobling (retiring NSW Chair), Squadren Leader Del Gaudry,  Lieutenant Commander Phillip Smith, Warrant Officer Class 1 Tony Finneran, Wing Commander Michael Stuart-Watt and Mr Steve Adams.

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SA POWA winner

Lieutenant Duncan Hains Troop Commander, Major Antony Simcock LO DRS-SA, Honorary Colonel 3/9 LH (SAMR) Colonel M. Burzacott, Corporal Steven Langdon, Julieann Riedstra - Director, Infrastructure Management Services (DECS) and Karen Humphries.

Recipient of the 2007 POWA in SA, Corporal Steven Langdon receives his award from the Honorary Colonel of 3/9 LH, COL M. Burzacott.

A collaborative partnership between the Port Lincoln community and the Royal Australian Naval Reserve (RANR) was the focus when NUSHIP Glenelg berthed at Brennen Jetty in Port Lincoln on Monday 18th February.   The partnership was launched by His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC, CSC, RANR, the Governor of South Australia and the Defence Reserves Support - South Australia (DRS-SA) organisation.   The new initiative offers sustainable, worthwhile employment in the Navy Reserve to trade trained Marine Engineers employed in the local fishing fleet. The project offers the opportunity for trade qualified personnel to join the Navy Reserve in Port Lincoln, enhancing Navy's capability by addressing a shortage of qualified technical sailors and providing exciting employment during the fishing off season.

DRSC SA Chair Peter Summers His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC, CSC, RANR, the Governor of South Australia

Major General Greg Melick, DRSC SA Chair - Peter Summers, Ms Liz Penfold MP and Geoff Penfold

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EES to RAAF Base Richmond 2008

Business owners and managers from the ACT recently spent a day at RAAF Base Richmond discovering the benefits of Reserve service. Exercise Executive Stretch is organised in conjunction with the Defence Reserves Support Council (DRSC), and gives business executives the opportunity to observe and experience the personal, technical and professional skills training their employees receive as a member of the Reserve. About 30 people from a range of public sector and private organisations took part in the event that included a flight in a Hercules aircraft.
Sam Webster, from Webster Advertising, admires a B707	Liz McGrath from the ABC takes to the skies
Enlightened employers after a trip to RAAF Base Richmond