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POSTED 13 AUGUST 2023Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit CitationFrom Alan McNulty DCM: Most people will not know but members of 5RAR who served in Vietnam
on both Tours are eligible for the THE VIETNAM CROSS OF GALLANTRY WITH
UNIT PALM CITATION, I have received mine but it was on the old
regulation that first tour members were applying for serving under
173 Airborne Brigade during Operation Hardihood., The GOVT has given it
to anyone who served in Vietnam. Cheers Alan McNulty Eligibility for the unit citation click
Application Form
POSTED 17 MAY 2023Vietnam Task & Vietnam Vanguard- Hard Copy Discounted Printing Now Available for 5 RAR Association Members
Members are reminded that this Third Edition of Vietnam Task has been enhanced with improved maps and a new Appendix C which is a nominal role of all who served on the 1966-67 tour of Vietnam. This makes this new edition an important family keepsake. The successful completion of this project means that the history of the first tour of Vietnam is forever available for future generations. ‘Vietnam Task’ is still used as a teaching text in many military and tertiary institutions in the study of counter-insurgency doctrine. The RRP for Vietnam Task is $44.95 and with a 20% discount is $35.96. Go to the shopping cart here http://doi.org/10.22459/VT.2022 and apply the discount code 5RAR20 The RRP for Vietnam Vanguard is $79.95 and with a 20% discount is $63.96. Go to the shopping cart here http://doi.org/10.22459/VV.2019 and apply the discount code 5RAR20 Shipping within Australia is a flat rate of $9.95 and is inclusive of multiple copies. The digitised version was published on 18 November and can be downloaded and read on line for free at the website; http://doi.org/10.22459/VT.2022 POSTED 27 APRIL 2023
POSTED 7 APRIL 2023VIETNAM WAR COMMEMORATIVE MEDALLION AND CERTIFICATETo acknowledge the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs will produce a Commemorative Medallion and Certificate of Commemoration. The medallion and certificate will be made available to every living veteran, widows of veterans and other family members of veterans of the Vietnam War. Please note that only one medallion is available per Vietnam War veteran. While Australia can never repay the debt we owe to the 60,000 who served in Vietnam, this medallion and certificate are a small but meaningful way to honour their service and to recognise the sacrifice of those who never returned home. For further details and application form
POSTED 16 MARCH 2023UKRAINIAN SOLDIERS CONDUCT LIVE FIRE PROGRESSIONVideo of Ukrainian soldiers being instructed by 5 RAR soldiers in
Live Firing ... Video
POSTED 20 FEBRUARY 2023B COMPANY (66 - 67) GET TOGETHERWill be held this year at Manly, Sydney, on 24 May - which marks the death of Errol Noack, the first Tiger casualty in SVN. For details contact Kerry White on FB Messager. POSTED 8 JANUARY 20232 UNKNOWN DEPOSITSOn Friday 2 December, 2022, two members of the association deposited $50.00 into the Association bank account with the reference ‘Membership renewal’ and 'Membership and stickers', but without names. We would like to credit the payment to the person’s record but it is very hard to do so. Please contact Gary Townsend at garyt.5rar@gmail.com or on 0412 767 975 and tell him which bank the money was deposited at so that he can correct your record. Gary Townsend POSTED 7 OCTOBER 2022HANDS OFF THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIALFrom the petitioner: The Chairman of the Council of the Australian War Memorial recently declared that "the Memorial's governing council had decided that they would have a much broader, a much deeper depiction and presentation of the violence committed against indigenous people, initially by the British, then by pastoralists, then by police and then by Aboriginal militia". The purpose of the War Memorial is to honour the thousands of Australian men and women who died in the defence of this nation and its values. This proposal is contrary to the charter of the Memorial as expressed in the Australian War Memorial Act 1980 which defines its functions as to maintain the memorial in remembrance of Australians who have died on or as a result of active service, or as a result of any war or warlike operations in which Australians have been on active service. It is not a generic history museum. There is no doubt that violence was committed against Aborigines as a result of colonization but it does not fall into this remit. Supposed colonial wars, the very existence of which is highly contested, have nothing to do with our defence tradition. This proposal, which attacks and denigrates the very foundation of our nation, is highly offensive to the large majority of veterans who survived our wars and more so to those who did not - those to whom the Memorial is dedicated. I ask concerned citizens to join me in opposing this divisive proposal. Peter O'Brien Lieutenant Colonel (rtd) and Vietnam veteran The link is here: https://chng.it/qQwCQL9Sy7 Note: The above information is posted in the interest of the veteran community and 5 RARA does not have a position on the petition and that is a matter for each individual that responds. POSTED 26 JULY 2022Exposure Draft Legislation: Taxation of Military Superannuation BenefitsThe Full Federal Court decision, Commissioner of Taxation v Douglas (the Douglas decision), changed the tax treatment of certain superannuation benefits paid to veterans from the Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits (DFRDB) and Military Superannuation Benefits (MSB) schemes. The Government is introducing legislation to ensure that the Douglas decision only affects the schemes and benefits specifically outlined in the decision and that no veteran faces worse income tax outcomes because of the decision. A draft bill, Treasury Laws Amendment (Measures for a later sitting) Bill 2022: Taxation of military superannuation benefits, and associated draft explanatory material, have been released for public consultation. More Here The Link to the Treasury website on the document is broken. You can access the website by clicking on this link: https://treasury.gov.au/consultation/c2022-297409 POSTED 10 JUNE 2022Our ADF veterans deserve a voice. We must restore Veterans’ Affairs to Cabinet.My name is Neil. I am a third-generation Australian military veteran. I am extremely disappointed that the Ministry of Veterans’ Affairs has been removed from Cabinet by the Albanese Government. This decision is an insult to those who have served our country, and disrespects the peace and prosperity secured by their service. This is why I am calling on the Federal Government to include the Ministry of Veterans’ Affairs in the National Cabinet. Military veterans have made a huge contribution to this country and we deserve to have a seat at the table. The exclusion of Veterans’ Affairs from Cabinet, especially while a royal commission into veterans suicide is still underway, feels like a slap in the face. This isn’t about politics. It’s about respect. Important care initiatives such as the NDIS, housing and social services are front and center on the national stage. Why aren’t veterans being given the same level of attention? This decision will go a long way to honour and respect our veterans and their families. If you support a #VoiceForVeterans, please sign this petition. Many thanks POSTED 7 NOVEMBER 2021THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEFENCE & VETERANS LEGAL SERVICEThis nationwide service will provide free and independent information and legal support to assist Australian Defence Force personnel and veterans, as well as their families, carers and supporters, to safely share their experiences with the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. The service commences from 1 November 2021. For your convenience, please see attached further information about the service, including contact details. Further detail about these services can also be found at: POSTED 31 OCTOBER 2021ROYAL COMMISSION INTO DEFENCE AND VETERAN SUICIDEPOSTED 3 APRIL 20215RAR STATEMENT ON VETERAN SUICIDE COMMISSIONSAfter significant discussion the Committee of the 5th Battalion Association has chosen to make a public statement on this issue, in so doing, we support the recent statements of the national RAR Association and the Alliance of Defence Service Organisations on this issue. To read the Statement >>Click Here. POSTED 26 FEBRUARY 2021Research into experiences of ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF)
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