Grati-Wednesday 22nd Apr 2026

 

Happy Wednesday Friends!

With ANZAC Day coming up on Saturday, its a timely reminder that we have ADF members currently all over the world and that we are lucky enough to send them a bit of comfort in the form of a quilt or laundry bag.

There are, as always, some awesome letters which definitely pull at the heart strings.

Grab a cuppa or cool drink, sit back and relax while you soak up some well-deserved gratitude

Lest We Forget 

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G’day Clarissa L,

I received my laundry bag from you earlier this year, apologies for the delayed response! 

Thank you so incredibly much for the laundry bag and all of the effort that you have put in over the years to bring a smile to the face of people you have never met. It is a very kind gesture and I am immensely appreciative of the laundry bag. Thank you for giving me a memento that I will hold on to for life. 

As part of my course I have been living in on base accommodation again, oh the joys. Last week I was walking through the common room with my laundry bag and a few of the other students asked about it, it was very nice to be able to share my deployment story with them. I also explained AHQ and it was lovely to hear the excitement from the students about getting deployed and receiving their own quilt one day!

I am well aware of AHQ and all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes to make these beautiful quilts, not only through Dad (who said to say hello), but also because of my grandmother Jaquie D. I am not sure if you have met her but she is also a very proud AHQ quilter and she has shared lots of stories and photos of all of the wonderful work she has done. The work that you and everyone at AHQ does is incredible.

Thank you again for taking the time to quilt me a laundry bag, it is beautiful and will be cherished forever.

Kind regards,

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A lovely text message received from a recipient from a few years ago:

G’day mate, 

I received my quilt and laundry bag whilst I was in Iraq in 2017/2018. Very grateful and a significant memento that I used for months in country.

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Dear Marianne R,

Thank you very much for all the time and effort you put into making my medical quilt. I felt truly blessed when Pello presented it to me. I didn’t get the chance to properly look at it until the next day when I arrived home,

 

I’ve had a very difficult year, with my farm being burnt out in the January fires. I was on the fireground with the CFA for 51 out of 59 hours in three days during January, working until XXX township was safe. When I finally tried to return home at 2300h that Friday night, my farm was still burning. However, my 20 year old son had protected not only my house but also our two neighbours’ homes. He was meant to be safe in town, but like any Army kid, he didn’t hesitate to step up and put himself in danger when he was needed.

 

In the weeks that followed, I remained on the fireground or in the Incident Control Centre Logistics Cell, helping with the ongoing fire efforts. I was then fortunate enough to connect with Operation Veterans Assist. They spent a day helping me clear trees on my farm, and I was later able to give back by working alongside them for five weeks, assisting other veterans and first responders in cleaning up their fire-affected homes and farms. After that, I returned to supporting the CFA in the Logistics Cell once again as a volunteer.

I will treasure your quilt from a very tough time in my life. Your quilt represents the love, compassion and caring nature to help support one another when we need it the most. I am truly grateful for your kindness and time spent creating something so meaningful for me.

 

Please also extend my thanks to your husband and father for their service, and to you for the support you provide them so they can do their job

Thank you, truly, from the bottom of my heart.

 

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Hey Anne H, 

 

I had received the parcel yesterday and I am still on the deployment in the UK. 

Thank you so much for the Quilt. You have done a amazing work. 

Little about myself: My family is from Myanmar but I was born in Thailand. My family come to Melbourne,  Australia in 2011. I am very grateful for the opportunities that this country has provided me and my family. This is one of my reason to join the Defence. At the moment, I am loving my career within Army, I reckon I will stay a bit more longer. 

 

Thank you again. All the best for you. 

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Cheers Catherine D

Until next week keep your letters, emails and photos coming in.  Wednesdays would be so totally boring without them!

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More tales of our travelling 15th Anniversary Laundry Bags... Part 3

Our 15th Anniversary laundry bags have continued their travels. One came home from Korea this week, another is still in Israel, one has even had an adventure with our Navy Divers... photos of that yet to come. For now, here are some more to enjoy!

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Aussie Hero Quilts has supported HMAS Brisbane and our ship’s company exceptionally over the past year. Prior to deployment they generously supplied ready-made laundry bags for our sailors, a practical item that was greatly appreciated as we prepared to head on an extended deployment.

Furthermore, during our Regional Presence Deployment in 2025, their dedicated volunteers went even further, creating custom-made quilts for members of our crew. Each handmade piece is a thoughtful reminder that our sailors are supported and valued by people back home.

Thank you from the Steel Cat, for the time, care and generosity you have given not just over the past 12 months but over the past 15 years in supporting ADF members and their families. Your generosity and dedication continue to make a real difference to our people serving at sea.

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These photos are from another recipient who was in South Sudan. You might not be aware but I am an ex-RAAF Air Traffic Controller who enlisted at RAAF Base Pearce in over 40 years ago so seeing these photos, some of them taken outside the Airservices Building feels rather special.

“As you may know I was deployed on Operation Aslan, Australia's contribution to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, with Dee (amongst many other fantastic Aussies). After my return to Australia Dee asked me to contact you regarding my experience with Aussie Hero Quilts.

Prior to deploying on Op Aslan, my first ADF deployment, I was not aware of Aussie Hero Quilts. My Op Aslan predecessor Dean had been a liaison with Aussie Hero Quilts and contacted your organisation to support the 15 Aussies deployed in South Sudan in 2024. At this point the 2025 contingent was aware of the fantastic creations for our predecessors and so we eagerly engaged with Aussie Hero Quilts. Prior to submitting my request, I spent a few hours looking through the blogspot website for good ideas and to see what was possible. I was very impressed and so being a sport mad Aussie, I requested a sporting themed laundry bag and quilt. After a few months, my items arrived at my parents’ home back in Australia. Having returned to Australia in late January 2026 I finally got to see the laundry bag and quilt in person and was exceptionally happy with the time, effort and love that had gone into creating them.

As I said earlier, Op Aslan was my first deployment and I wasn't sure how I would handle the time away from friends and family. I am thankful to say that after 12 months abroad I fared incredibly well. I think a large part of this is the incredible support that organisations, such as Aussie Hero Quilts, provide Australian service personnel. Aussie Hero Quilts is not alone in supporting ADF personnel deployed - we also received many, many care packages from other organisations as well as everyday Australians providing snacks, essential items, creature comforts and most importantly letters telling us about their lives. We genuinely do feel the support of Aussie Hero Quilts and wider Australia whilst we are away. For me, and I'm sure others, this was a great reminder of why I, and we, choose to serve. I am honoured to be a recipient of the Aussie Hero Quilts volunteers' hard work.

I have attached some photos of me with my Adelaide Crows Football Club themed laundry bag and Liverpool Football Club themed quilt.”

#YourADF #aussieheroquilts #15yrsofcaringfortheADF #AusNavy #AusArmy #AusAirForce

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To commemorate 15 years of supporting our serving members, Aussie Hero Quilts proudly provided a  special anniversary laundry bag to be signed and photographed with two of our Army sporting teams at the recent Open Day at Victoria Barracks. The occasion was made even more meaningful with the involvement of the Army Rugby League and Army Rugby Union teams, whose support helped celebrate this important milestone and the strong connection between sport, service and care for our people. Pictured with the Army Rugby Union Team is Clarissa, a long-standing supporter and quilter who also has significant ties to Army Rugby through her children.

Also pictured with Clarissa is MAJ Liz and the Laundry Bag that Clarissa made for her back in 2016 when Liz was deployed overseas. Liz is a massive rugby fan and when she saw the Wallaby on the bag she was stoked! When writing to thank Clarissa she gave an overview of her ties to both the Sydney rugby community, as well as Army rugby, and they quickly established that they had a number of mutual friends from across their rugby circles. Whilst they have kept in touch throughout the past ten years, this was the first time Clarissa had seen The Bag in person since 2016. Over the past decade it has travelled with Liz around the country and the world, as well as to many exercises and courses.

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With the announcements last week of changes to the Senior Leadership team it is a great opportunity for us to share more photos of our 15th Anniversary Laundry bags. Firstly, congratulations to Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, currently the Chief of Navy, who will take over the Australian Defence Force’s most senior role of Chief of the Defence Force in July, replacing long‑serving Admiral David Johnston, who will retire after nearly five decades in uniform.

Additionally, it was announced that Lieutenant General Susan Coyle is set to become the first woman ever to lead Australia’s land forces stepping into the role of Chief of Army, the first woman to command the Australian Army. Lieutenant General Coyle will replace Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, who also retires in July.  Lieutenant General Stuart is the first Chief of Army to begin his career as an enlisted soldier.

The Navy will also see new leadership, with Rear Admiral Matthew Buckley promoted to Chief of Navy from the position of Deputy Chief of Navy.

On behalf of all at Aussie Hero Quilts I would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, Lieutenant General Susan Coyle and Rear Admiral Matthew Buckley on their appointments.

I would also like to thank Admiral David Johnston and Lieutenant Simon Stuart for their dedicated service, and also for their support for Aussie Hero Quilts over the years. We wish them and their families well for whatever their next chapters look like.

Admiral David Johnston

Vice Admiral Mark Hammond

Lieutenant General Susan Coyle

Lieutenant General Simon Stuart

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Another set of photos from South Sudan today…. We have been looking after our Aussie Peacekeepers in South Sudan since 2013, in fact, the team in South Sudan at the time were the first peacekeepers to contact us and request our support.

“I'm home from South Sudan after a year away. Aussie Hero Quilts made a beautiful African themed quilt for my toddler. It keeps him warm in the cold Canberra nights. Thank you for all that you and the team at AHQ do to support us while we're away from family and friends.”

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Till next time.... keep spreading the word and happy stitching! 

Jan-Maree xx

Request List 21 April 26

Hi all

The Aussie Hero Quilts 15^th Anniversary Weekend from Friday 16^th Oct to Sunday 18^th Oct 2026, is dedicated to the wonderful quilters who volunteer to give back to our serving men and women in the Australian Defence Force, also to those who are suffering an illness or injury. 

The 15th Anniversary dinner date is Saturday 17th Oct, 2026.

There are multiple activities and events over the weekend around the Canberra region including a Volunteers’ Gathering at Rex on the Friday night, a Newbies Breakfast, of course the 15^th Anniversary Dinner and a farewell brunch at Poppy's Café on the Sunday. Events for the Friday afternoon and during the day on Saturday will be advised in due course.

It is a great time of coming together, for catching up with other quilters, meeting recipients and service members, for making new friends, for being encouraged and for sharing and learning from others.

Tickets for most of the events are on sale now.

To book for the events that are up go to: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1542514

 

PRIORITIES

Requests number 1 -7 are on deployment. We would like to get these requests done and sent off to their recipients.

As always, the requests are listed in priority order. There are many new and interesting requests that have come on this week.

Please let me know if you can help.

POST BY DATE

The post by date for all Requests on this list is 26 May 26 please, or earlier if you can manage this.  If you cannot make that date, please let me know. Do reach out if you have any timing issues and we’ll resolve one way or the other. In fact, if you are going to be late posting it please let me know BEFORE you post it. Also, if this time frame is too tight for you, there are options, just email me to discuss, thank you.    

Request Information

When selecting a request, remember, you do not have to include everything they have asked for. Footy quilts do not need to have the logo or even the team’s name. Using the team colours is all that is required. Simple is perfectly acceptable. A number of these requests have given you favourite colours as well as footy teams or other hobbies and interests. It is fine to make a quilt using their favourite colours but please include at least one of their interests. It is fine to keep it simple. 

If there is more than one request on this list that you would be happy to do, I suggest that you send me a list of requests and tell me how many you want to be allocated…. i.e. one of the following please….  There are always a few requests that everyone wants to do (and I can never pick them) so if the first one you ask for is taken then I can allocate another from your list if I have a list. 

Any queries you might have, please don’t hesitate to contact via the AHQ email as per usual with any queries and we will assist you from there. We may not know the answer, but it will be our pleasure to research and get back to you.   

A reminder, when you are ready to post the quilt or laundry bag you’ve created, please use the name given you in any correspondence with the admin team.  This helps the volunteer admin team keep a track of what’s been sent etc. 

CPL Wanda Quilt

TG 3456 

AFPO XX 

ADF 

Sydney NSW 2890

Also, please use the Aussie Heroes PO Box address on your parcel in the event the parcel is Returned to Sender - the PO Box is a safe place in the event of any mishaps with postage. 

Aussie Hero Quilts (and Laundry Bags) 

PO Box 248,

Cherrybrook, NSW 2126 

Don’t forget to take a photo of your completed quilt or laundry bag to email to AHQ with the name of the recipient and we can include in the Weekly Dispatches blog and add to the tally of quilts and laundry bags sent off to the troops. I personally love viewing the photos of those projects dispatched – so inspiring. 

If you are using an AHQ supplied prepaid satchel, please kindly use the AHQ address for the return address– also for your own packaging – if a parcel is Returned to Sender, it is likely we can expedite its journey to the recipient from Sydney.

Please also please hold on to the Tracking number (the pink sticker that you should remove before posting – we’ve experienced mail delays lately (haven’t we all?) and having the Tracking number is very reassuring to keep an eye on the parcel’s progress in arriving at its destination. 

Don’t forget, if you look at today’s Request List and need help choosing, please feel free to get in touch to discuss, we will be ready to reply and offer guidance by email. Our goal is to help you find a request that you will be comfortable with doing. If you need a crest etc we may be able to post embroideries / printed fabric images or email some of these to you. 

Helpful info may be gleaned here  http://aussieheroquilts.blogspot.com/2019/07/information-post-for-those-that-sew-for.html   I look forward to seeing the photos of completed quilts and LBs when they are ready to post off. 

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE copy the ENTIRE line if you wish to nominate for a quilt or laundry bag.  

For example…. 

Marvel Theme. Ironman     M       LB      1 

This is really important to make sure that neither you nor I copy the wrong number which could lead to me giving you the wrong details for specific request. If you find it hard to copy and paste, please copy the line out as above.  

Decoding The Columns 

The first column is the theme or preferences requested. 

The second column indicates the gender of the recipient. 

The third column is as follows. 

B=both quilt and laundry bag (feel free to nominate to JUST do the laundry bag if you wish) 

Q= just a quilt 

LB = just a laundry bag 

F= female 

M= male 

Please let the Admin crew know if you have any other questions....Just email friendsofahq@gmail.com  

Looking forward to seeing what you want to make this week. Happy stitching! 

Cheers, 

Jan-Maree

P.P.S.  Don't forget to check out AHQ on the Blog, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

RAN badge with text "OP KUDU XII" Australian flag Ukrainian flag (We can provide the badge with text)	M	Q	1
RAAF Crest RAAF (F-35), Surfing/Ocean Australian Nature/wildlife 1 or 2 Barnacles (for my partner) Auora Australis (We can provide RAAF crest and silhouette F35)	M	Q	2
Rising Sun Army themed Ammunition Technician logo OP Accordion 2026 UAE flag Earthy tones Aussie Flag Red Kangaroo Camels (We can provide Rising Sun, Ammunition Tech logo, emb operation patch and UAE flag)	M	Q	3
RAN crest (small) Surfs Up Movie Themed (We can provide the RAN crest)	M	Q	4
Army themed, Red, tan, black (or whatever colours work best), RAEME Badge, AAPSYCH Badge, Poppies. (We can provide the RAEME & AAPSYCH badges)	F	Q	5
Cartoon like pictures of Frozen and Shrek	M	B	6
Black background with grey submarine silhouette Red kangaroo symbol in the middle and Southern Cross stars in rings in white.  (image available of design)	M	Q	7
Lionel Messi (Argentine soccer player - plays for Inter Miami CF) and Lebron James (US Basketball player - LA Lakers team)	M	Q	8
XBOX game theme: Tomb Raider/Assassin Creed/cyber punk/Grand Theft Auto	F	Q	9
Military Police themed with Explosions	M	Q	10
Optimus Prime fighting Megatron with Explosions	M	Q	11
Physical Training Instructor Some Bears and Unicorns incorporated for my kids. Colour scheme more masculine colours with a little feminine. (We can provide PTI rate badge or could be easily appliqued)	M	Q	12
Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs team with NWA artist in a ballerina concert.	M	Q	13
Surf's up the movie themed	M	Q	14
Greek Themed Food Truck with Explosions	M	Q	15
Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Harry Potter, Dungeons and Dragons.	F	Q	16
Dragon Ball Z	M	Q	17
RAN Crest HMAS Brisbane/Navy theme (We can provide the RAN & Ships badges & ships silhouette)	M	Q	18
Liverpool FC (Mo Salah, Virgil, Gerrard, King Kenny)	M	Q	19
Ronnie Coleman (American former Bodybuilder) and body building in general  (images available)	M	Q	20
Melbourne Storm NRL Team	M	Q	21
Transformers	M	Q	22
Goat with explosions	M	Q	23
Hydrographer/Survey, Fishing (Barramundi), Blue and white	M	B	24
Running (Road and Trail), Mountains, Camping	M	Q	25
Video games Monster Hunter (Mizutsune) Purple	M	LB	26
Ocean colours. Great Barrier Reef, Personal cruising boating. CIS Comms logo. Navy White Ensign. (We can provide the CIS Comms badge logo)	M	B	27
Blue and White colours MWGU logo Weather and ocean theme, Snowboarding, Groodle (2 images supplied), Sydney Roosters  (We can provide the MGWU logo and dog images)	M	Q	28
4WD, Sunrises, Beach, Blue and green.	M	Q	29
Rising Sun Skippy Badge List of Units 5/7 RAR School of Infantry 9 RQR 5 RAR 31/42 RQR School of Armour 4/3 RNSWR Deployments OP WARDEN INTERFET OP TANAGER (UNTAET) OP CITADEL (UNMIEST) (We can provide Rising Sun with personal and service details, Skippy badge, list of units, deployments as emb patches)	M	Q	30
Rising Sun, RAAF and Navy badges,  Joint service themed. Hobbies are watching Formula 1, playing golf and Four-wheel Driving. (We can supply the Service badges)	M	Q	31
Cobra Kai (American Karate drama TV show)	M	LB	32
The Witcher (Books/Video Game) (My favourite), PlayStation, 4WDing. Predominately blue, silver, or black.	M	LB	33
Retro Arcade	M	LB	34
King Dedede (character from Nintendo's video game 'Kirby') Red, blue, yellow and white coloured theme	M	LB	35
Rapper 50 cent	M	LB	36
Doom Eternal Theme (video game)	M	LB	37
Wolverine	M	LB	38
One Piece, Zoro vs King battle	M	LB	39
Blink 182 American Rock Band	M	LB	40
Queensland Maroons themed	M	Q	41
Kookaburras and mines	M	Q	42
Navy themed, with ships and badges from HMAS Newcastle (FFG 06), HMAS Sydney 5 (DDG 42), HMAS Yarra 4 (MHC 87) (We can provide the ships badges)	M	Q	43
Traditional/neo-traditional tattoo designs  HMAS YARRA (MHC 87) badge (We can provide the badge)	M	Q	44
Rising Sun with details, Corp Badges for Artillery and Military Police, Army theme Brisbane Broncos, Queensland Maroons (We can provide the Rising Sun and badges)	M	Q	45
Navy badge Navy themed  Electronics Technician. Ships : HMAS Adelaide HMAS Torrens HMAS Darwin HMAS Tobruk HMAS Success Shore postings HMAS Cerberus (Training Division) Melbourne Recruiting Fleet Support Unit West Fleet Support Unit Garden Island RAAF Base Laverton Passionate Formula 1 fan Lifelong supporter of the Richmond Tigers AFL Football Club, both of which are important parts of who he is. (We can provide the Navy and ship badges)	M	Q	46
RAN badge with service details CSI-I Rate badge & Signalmen Badge Acknowledgement of my JR Division – ‘RAMSAY / STEVENSON 55th Intake’ (Intake colours were RAMSAY, Orange and Stevenson Black) Crests for HMAS Leeuwin (establishment not ship) HMAS Cerberus HMAS Newcastle HMAS Stuart (DE48) HMAS Yarra (DE45) HMAS Adelaide (FFG01) HMAS Stalwart (215) STS Young Endeavour AFL Sydney Swans emblem (We can supply the RAN badge with service details, rate badges and other badges)	M	B	47
Interests are Bicycles, Aeroplanes Canoeing Orienteering. Likes bright greens.	M	Q	48
Essendon (AFL) Mighty Ducks Dachshund (sausage dogs).	M	Q	49
Rising Sun Royal Engineers badge. Army themed in colours of Corp blue & red. (We can supply the Rising Sun and RAE badge)	M	Q	50
Rising Sun, Army theme, Australian Flag Royal Australian Ordnance Corps Blue colour (We can provide the Rising Sun and Corps badge)	M	Q	51
RAAF badge with details Dogs- Jack Russell and other terriers Nature (We can provide the RAAF badge with details)	M	Q	52
RAAF badge P3 (favourite aircraft) P8 First CO of 1SSU Chief of Staff to Commander Space Command Several tours of Afghanistan and other areas of conflict. Currently in the US serving as the Liaison Officer to HQ US Space Command. Passions are: Rugby (specifically the All Blacks), P3 Orions, submarine hunting. Favourite colours are blue and green Loves NZ motifs Ocean Skiing Travel. (We can provide the RAAF badge, deployment details that can be emb)	M	Q	53
Rising Sun Infantry & Supply Corp badge. Massive Star Wars fan Loves African Wild Dogs Favourite colours are blue and green (We can supply the Rising Sun and badges)	M	Q	54
RAAF badge Units: 35, 36, 37, 75 SQN List of Operations (We can provide the RAAF badge, SQN crests and emb list of Operations)	M	Q	55
RAAF badge (3 roles held whilst in service - Military Working Dog Handler, Ground Support Equipment Mechanic and Personnel Capability Officer). Loves Lego (mainly castles) Magic The Gathering card game and Viking heritage. Has a project car, 1989 BMW E30 convertible which has strong sentimental value. (Photo available of the car) Loves his beer too. (We can provide RAAF badge, images of car)	M	B	56
RAAF badge Loadmaster Brevet WOFF Rank (RAAF), C-17A C-27J HMAS Canberra. (We can provide the RAAF badge, Loadmaster Brevet, WOFF rank, Badge for HMAS Canberra & images of aircraft for applique)	M	Q	57
Rising Sun RAAC badge Army themed including tanks (We can provide the Rising sun and Corp badge)	M	Q	58
Navy badge Navy theme HMAS Onslow (submarine) Explosive Ordnance Electrical Engineering Officer HMAS Brisbane (DDG). Favourite rugby NRL team is Penrith Panthers. Enjoys woodwork by making furniture (We can provide the Navy badge and crest of sub and ship)	M	Q	59
Navy badge NRL Cronulla Sharks, Family picture (image available) French Bulldogs (images available) and beer. Blue colour theme (We can provide the Navy badge and images supplied)	M	Q	60
Running My Pomeranian (images supplied) Dusty pink, orange and brown as a colour combination Terrazzo patterns A small nod to the Navy, if possible (We can provide images of Pomeranian)	F	Q	61
RAN badge HMAS Newcastle crest United Nations flag South Sudan Flag Deployment text details Love something that shows the desert, the sun and the sea Loves the original movie the Lion King and Simba (We can provide RAN badge, ships crest, United Nations flag, South Sudan flag, emb deployment details)	F	Q	62
Rising Sun Skippy badge Army theme that reflects infantry units 5 RAR, 2 RAR, 5/6 RVR and 6 RAR. (We can provide the Rising Sun, Skippy and unit badges)	M	Q	63
RAAF badge Planes, Avionics Technician who has worked on C-130 Hercules, closest to their heart P8 Poseidon F/A-18 Hornet. (We can provide the RAAF badge silhouettes of C130 and FA 18 Hornet)	M	Q	64
Rising Sun Australia Army themed Including poppies Representation of ANZAC Day, but focus on the Army (We can provide Rising Sun)	M	Q	65
Hobbies & Interests: DJR (Dick Johnson Racing) fan with the Green's Tuff era Bathurst Enthusiast - drives & camps there every year Mini LS 1275 - Hi Ho Silver - 1978 - this vehicle is getting restored Mini Mokes - another project for his retirement Motorbikes  Malvin Star dragstar - has restored a couple Loves Dr Who's Tardis Restored Honda CB 354 - motor bike Enjoys relaxing with a beer - lately it's been Single Fin by Gages Road (WA local beer) Enjoys a scotch and cola Zero Always has a 1.25ltr Cola Zero in his hands lol	M	Q	66
Rising Sun RAAF badge Over the 26 years served in the Army in RAAOC (Ordnance Corp) Also in the RAAF if the design could reflect this it would be appreciated. (We can provide the Rising Sun, RAAF badge and RAAOC badge)	F	Q	67
RAAF badge Aircraft these can be silhouettes C130H Hercules (36SQN) Seahawk Helicopter (816SQN) FA18 Hornet (2OCU) C130J Hercules (37SQN) Units 36SQN 816SQN (Navy) Australia’s Federation Guard 2OCU 37SQN HQ Air Mobility Group (We can provide the RAAF badge, unit badges Federation Guard badge and images of aircraft)	M	Q	68
Nursing officer Served 2007 - 2022 Rising Sun RAANC Calming but bold colours Enjoys the tropical climate  (We can provide Rising Sun, RAANC badge, emb patch service dates)	F	Q	69
RAAF badge RAAF colours and theme (We can provide the RAAF badge)	M	Q	70
Rising Sun RAEME Navy badge Submariner Dolphins Brisbane Broncos Port Adelaide Football Club Cycling Surfing (We can provide the Rising Sun, RAEME badge, Navy badge and Dolphins badge)	M	Q	71
Rising Sun Skippy badge 1RAR RAAF badge Fishing Cronulla Sharks Cricket Beer (We can provide the Rising Sun, RAAF badge, Skippy badge)	M	Q	72
Rising Sun with member and grandfather’s details 1st Armoured Regiment hat badge Tank Soldier, Late Grandfather also Tank Soldiers. A cricket fanatic Volunteer firefighter with the CFA. Whatever design a wonderful volunteer comes up with would be amazing! (We can provide the Rising Sun with details and 1st Armoured Regiment badge)	M	Q	73
Rising Sun Army theme Logistics (storeman) Loves green Motorcycles (sports bikes like Hondas) Golf Home-brew beer (We can provide the Rising Sun)	M	Q	74
Rising Sun RASIGS OP Slipper OP Bel Isi Bougainville I would love something family‑friendly that acknowledges the support my family has given me throughout my career. I have three children and three grandchildren (names supplied) and they have all played an important part in my journey. Currently posted to Washington DC (We can supply the Rising Sun, RASIGs badge, emb list of deployments and list of family names. These can be embroidered if requested)	F	Q	75
RAAF badge 37SQN 1SQN (fighting first) Currently serving in 36SQN 2 children he adores. Loves our German Shepard Anything around these would be prefect. (We can provide the RAAF badge, SQN crests and family images)	M	Q	76
RAAF badge 'RAAF Roundel Symbol of a PC/Networks/Keyboard North Queensland Cowboys Australian Flag Initials or names of family (We can provide the RAAF badge & Roundel and family names/initials)	M	B	77
Rising Sun Army theme RAEME colours (Red, Blue & Yellow)  RAEME corps badge (We can provide the Rising Sun & RAEME badge)	M	Q	78
Western Bulldogs AFL theme	M	Q	79
Navy badge with service details Navy theme with badges from ships- HMAS's Bunbury HMAS Ipswich HMAS Bathurst HMAS Armadale HMAS Glenelg HMAS Maryborough HMAS Sydney. (We can provide the Navy badge with service details and ship badges)	M	Q	80
Loves greens F1, Super Car racing Soccer	M	Q	81
Sailing Rugby union Sydney swans.	M	Q	82
Rising Sun Transport Corps badge Military themes (rosemary, poppies, boots, slouch hat) type images. (We can provide the Rising Sun and Corp badge)	M	Q	83
Rising Sun RAAC (Cavalry) Army theme Loves heavy metal bands (Metallica, Slipknot, Linkin Park and Rammstein) Fast cars Watching TV’s & movies Reading History (We can provide the Rising Sun badge and RAAC badge)	M	Q	84
RAAF badge with details List of Operations: OKRA MAZURKA ACCORDION HANNAH RESOLUTE ASLAN SOUTHERN DISCOVERY BUSHFIRE ASSIST BEECH SOLANIA Blackhawk helicopter with some poppies and the words 'Lest We Forget" Australian War themes If possible, the older desert camo colour would be great Rifles - F88, MP7, Glocks. (We can provide: RAAF badge with details emb text of Operations. Text Lest We Forget, silhouette of Blackhawk, older desert camo, silhouettes of the 3 rifles)	M	Q	85
Rising Sun, RASIGS badge on white and royal blue background Star Wars and Metroid prime (video game) (We can provide Rising Sun, RASIGs badge)	M	Q	86
Rising Sun Army/ ANZAC theme Ammo Tech badge with number below (We can supply the Rising Sun & Ammo Tech badge)	M	Q	87
Big heavy metal fan Loves the Simpsons and anything 90s related	M	Q	88
Rising Sun 3CER symbol SOER symbol EOD symbol Desert theme with some hills in the background. Served in Afghanistan (We can provide the Rising sun and symbols)	M	Q	89
RAN badge with service details RAN themed Main focus for quilt - family (partner & 2 boys) Premature birth ribbon somewhere on the quilt. (We can provide the Navy badge with service details and images supplied)	M	Q	90
Navy badge with service details Navy themed Ocean Poppies  CIS Rate badge patch HMAS Perth Crest with saying “157 I’m in Heaven” HMAS Cerberus (initial training)  HMAS Kanimbla,  HMAS Parramatta (overseas gulf deployment) HMAS Kuttabul,  HMAS Albatross (We can provide the Navy badge with details, CIS rate badge and ships badges)	F	B	91
Light Blue with pink Lillys	F	LB	92
LA Clippers Logo (USA Basketball team) 4 WD an EMU Export Can	M	LB	93
Surfboard New Hope Star Wars Poster Fremantle Dockers Logo An emu export can	M	Q	94
Green and Blue with Fishing and Hunting style	M	LB	95
Different Australian Beers, Springboks Likes the colour Green.	M	Q	96
North Queensland Cowboys  Likes the colour Black and Green.	M	LB	97
Tiger Shark is possible with fishing rods and tackle box. Sunset beach theme if possible.	M	Q	98
Rising Sun and Australian Flag (We can provide the Rising Sun)	M	LB	99
Rising Sun Anchor Australian Flag Carlton Blues logo Cronulla Sharks logo  (We can provide the Rising Sun)	M	Q	100