AUSTRALIAN Defence Force helicopters and personnel will be conducting aviation training around Port Phillip Bay over the next two weeks. The training will be conducted throughout the day and night, and involves responses to simulated threat scenarios. A statement from the ADF said “This training is vital to maintain the world class capabilities the Australian Defence Force provides the government in defence of the nation”. “Members of the public may notice an increase in military helicopter movements and associated noise during this period. They should not be alarmed if they see or hear military helicopters flying low over urban areas.…
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FORMER members of the 36th intake of the Balcombe Army Apprentice School (AAS) at Mt Martha – the final class to graduate in 1981 – have gathered for a long awaited reunion. About 100 former apprentices out of the roughly 300 who enlisted in that intake attended the event on 10 January. The day’s events began at Mornington before the group made their way to Mace Oval, with the group including former Regimental Sergeant Major Ray Hartigan. The celebrations continued at the Dava Hotel in Mt Martha for refreshments and socialising. Many members reflected on joining the school as young…