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The objective of the Reserve Forces Day is to raise the profile of the Navy, Army and Air Force Reserves, to recognise former and serving Reservists (including those who served in the Citizen's Military Forces (CMF), and Citizen's Air Force (CAF)) and to thank partners and employers for their support.
Reserve Forces Day is celebrated across Australia and is the annual recognition for serving and former members, the 1.25M Australians who have served in the nation's Reserve Forces. These public parades would not be possible without the wonderful support of our sponsors.
Each State is responsible for organising their own activities. For information please refer to the State in which you will be attending. All Defence Force Members who are currently serving with Reserve Units - or have done so in the past - are invited and encouraged to participate in the celebrations.
Below are the details of several RFD 2008 State celebrations. For other locations and further information please refer to: http://www.rfd.org.au/
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Sunday 6th July 2008 Family Day commencing at 13:00 hrs with a BBQ, followed at 13:45 with a friendly Lawn Bowls competition for those who want to stretch their arm as well as bend it. Other activities will be conducted during the afternoon so it will be a good fun day for all the family.
Date/Time Sunday 6 July 2008 - From 1300 hrs onwards
Location Darwin North RSL at Batten Road, Marrara
TASMANIA
Tuesday 1st July 2008 Ceremony at the flagpole at Angelsea Barracks recognising the first Reservists. This will be followed by a morning tea.
VICTORIA
Sunday 6th July 2008 Invitation only ceremony at Victoria Barracks recognising the first Reservists. For more information contact Ted Kennett; telephone: 03 5523 3329
Sunday 31st August 2008 Under the name - Defence Reserves Support Day - the annual Victorian March to the Shrine of Remembrance will be held on 31st August. The March will be followed by a short Ceremony during which DRA book prizes will again be presented to serving Reservists in recognition of outstanding service.
Form up at 12:30 for step off at 13:00 hours. As in previous years, the forming up point is the Service Road of St Kilda Road, adjacent to Queen Victoria gardens, South of Princes Bridge - near the Floral Clock. Refer to Melways Map 2F, H7.
This year the march will be preceded by 21 Squadron RAAF exercising their Freedom of Entry to the City of Melbourne. The ceremony will take place outside the Melbourne Town Hall.
All Defence Force members who are currently serving with Reserve Units - or have done so in the past - are invited and encouraged to participate in the March. No registration is required.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Sunday 6th July 2008 Ceremony at the State War Memorial - Kings Park. The theme of this year's service will be to honour the "originals" - those who enlisted at the commencement of the CMF in 1984.
This year, Reserve Forces Day WA will be observed as a combined service at the State War Memorial in King's Park with the Z Force Operation Rimau Memorial Service on Sunday 6th July and will be organized in conjunction with HQ 13 BDE.
There are about eight "originals" in WA and they have been contacted by the National Reserve Forces Day Committee. If you joined the CMF in 1948 and have not been contacted at this stage please let Lt Col. Dick Cook know (contact Phone 08 9321 5571 ).
Details:-
Date/Time: Sun 6 Jul 2008 - 0930 for 1000
Location: WA State War Memorial - Kings Park
Dress : Jacket and Tie (Medals)
Morning Tea: Refreshments provided after the service.
Information: Contact Lt Col Dick Cook ph 08 9321 5571
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