Hi all
A huge announcement this week and it is only
appropriate that we acknowledge it here.
Prime Minister Albanese has announced that Vice
Admiral Mark Hammond, currently the Chief of Navy, will take over the Australian
Defence Force’s most senior role in July, replacing long‑serving Admiral David Johnston, who will retire
after nearly five decades in uniform.
Additionally, 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.
Vice Admiral Mark Hammond signing one of our special AHQ 15th Anniversary laundry bags
PRIORITIES
Requests
number 2 -11 are on deployment. Special mention for request 12 he is the last
of his group to receive his quilt. 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 19 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
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DCD Stay
Mats
(We can provide the emb patch and the instructions)
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1
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RAN badge
with text "OP KUDU XII"
Australian flag
Ukrainian flag
(We can provide the badge with text)
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M
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B
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2
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Bluey the
TV show
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M
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Q
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3
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Army
Aviation theme(helicopters)
ANZAC theme
Egypt
(We can provide the Rising Sun and silhouettes of army helicopters for
applique)
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M
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Q
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4
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Rising
Sun
AAAVN Corp badge
Army themed
Toned down background
Long-haired Jack Russel dogs
Red macaw
Yellow-naped amazon parrots
(We can provide the Rising Sun, Corp badge and images of members dog and
birds)
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M
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Q
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5
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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)
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M
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Q
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6
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Rising
Sun
Army themed
Ammunition Technician logo
OP Accordion 2026
UAE flag
Earthy tones
Aussie Flag
Red Kangaroo
Camels
LB
Australia
Darwin
Ocean
Parramatta Eels
Great Northern beer
(We can provide Rising Sun, Ammunition Tech logo, emb operation patch and UAE
flag)
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M
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Q
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7
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RAN crest
(small)
Surfs Up Movie Themed
(We can provide the RAN crest)
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M
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Q
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8
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Nuclear
Symbol
American Eagle
Blue and white or even Blue white and red in colour
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M
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Q
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9
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Cartoon
like pictures of Frozen and Shrek
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M
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B
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10
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Black
background with grey submarine silhouette
Red kangaroo symbol in the middle and Southern Cross stars in rings in
white. (image available of design)
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M
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Q
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11
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Lionel
Messi (Argentine soccer player - plays for Inter Miami CF) and
Lebron James (US Basketball player - LA Lakers team)
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M
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Q
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12
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XBOX game
theme: Tomb Raider/Assassin Creed/cyber punk/Grand Theft Auto
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F
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Q
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13
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Military
Police themed with Explosions
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M
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Q
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14
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Optimus
Prime fighting Megatron with Explosions
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M
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Q
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15
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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)
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M
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Q
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16
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Canterbury
Bankstown Bulldogs team with NWA artist in a ballerina concert.
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M
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Q
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17
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Surf's up
the movie themed
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M
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Q
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18
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Greek
Themed Food Truck with Explosions
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M
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Q
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19
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Legend of
Zelda,
Pokémon,
Harry Potter,
Dungeons and Dragons.
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F
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Q
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20
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Dragon
Ball Z
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M
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Q
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21
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RAN Crest
HMAS
Brisbane/Navy theme
(We can provide the RAN & Ships crest & ships silhouette)
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M
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Q
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22
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Liverpool
FC (Mo Salah, Virgil, Gerrard, King Kenny)
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M
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Q
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23
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Ronnie
Coleman (American former Bodybuilder) and body building in general
(images available)
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M
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Q
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24
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Star Trek
Deep Space 9
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M
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Q
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25
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Melbourne
Storm NRL Team
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M
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Q
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26
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Transformers
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M
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Q
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27
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Goat with
explosions
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M
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Q
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28
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Hydrographer/Survey,
Fishing (Barramundi),
Blue and white
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M
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B
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29
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Running
(Road and Trail),
Mountains,
Camping
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M
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Q
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30
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Video
games
Monster Hunter (Mizutsune)
Purple
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M
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LB
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31
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Ocean
colours.
Great Barrier Reef, Personal cruising boating.
CIS Comms logo.
Navy White Ensign.
(We can provide the CIS Comms badge logo)
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M
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B
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32
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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)
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M
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Q
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33
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4WD,
Sunrises,
Beach,
Blue and green.
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M
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Q
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34
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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)
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M
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Q
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35
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Cobra Kai
(American Karate drama TV show)
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M
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LB
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36
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The
Witcher (Books/Video Game) (My favourite), PlayStation, 4WDing.
Predominately blue, silver, or black.
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M
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LB
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37
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Retro
Arcade
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M
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LB
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38
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King
Dedede (character from Nintendo's video game 'Kirby')
Red, blue, yellow and white coloured theme
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M
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LB
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39
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Rapper 50
cent
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M
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LB
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40
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Doom
Eternal Theme (video game)
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M
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LB
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41
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Wolverine
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M
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LB
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42
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One
Piece, Zoro vs King battle
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M
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LB
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43
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Queensland
Maroons themed
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M
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Q
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44
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Kookaburras
and mines
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M
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Q
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45
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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)
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M
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Q
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46
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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)
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M
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Q
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47
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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)
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M
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Q
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48
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Traditional/neo-traditional
tattoo designs
HMAS YARRA (MHC 87) badge
(We can provide the badge)
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M
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Q
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49
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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)
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M
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B
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50
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Interests
are Bicycles,
Aeroplanes
Canoeing
Orienteering.
Likes bright greens.
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M
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Q
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51
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Essendon
(AFL)
Mighty Ducks
Dachshund (sausage dogs).
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M
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Q
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52
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Blink 182
American Rock Band
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M
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LB
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53
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Rising
Sun
Royal Engineers badge.
Army themed in colours of Corp blue & red.
(We can supply the Rising Sun and RAE badge)
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M
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Q
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54
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Rising
Sun,
Army theme,
Australian Flag
Royal Australian Ordnance Corps
Blue colour
(We can provide the Rising Sun and Corps badge)
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M
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Q
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55
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RAAF badge
with details
Dogs- Jack Russell and other terriers
Nature
(We can provide the RAAF badge with details)
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M
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Q
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56
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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)
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M
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Q
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57
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Rising
Sun
Signals Corp badge
Army themed
(We can provide the Rising sun and Corp badge)
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M
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Q
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58
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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)
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M
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Q
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59
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RAAF badge
Units: 35, 36, 37, 75 SQN
List of Operations
(We can provide the RAAF badge, SQN crests and emb list of Operations)
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M
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B
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60
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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)
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M
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B
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61
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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)
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M
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Q
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62
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Rising
Sun
RAAC badge
Army themed including tanks
(We can provide the Rising sun and Corp badge)
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M
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Q
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63
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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 badges of sub and ship)
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M
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Q
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64
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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)
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M
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Q
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65
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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)
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F
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Q
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66
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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)
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F
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Q
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67
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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)
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M
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Q
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68
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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)
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M
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Q
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69
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Rising
Sun
Australia Army themed
Including poppies
Representation of ANZAC Day, but focus on the Army
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M
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Q
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70
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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
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M
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Q
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71
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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)
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F
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Q
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72
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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)
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M
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Q
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73
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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)
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F
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Q
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74
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RAAF badge
RAAF colours and theme
(We can provide the RAAF badge)
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M
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Q
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75
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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)
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M
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Q
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76
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Rising
Sun
Skippy badge 1RAR
RAAF badge
Fishing
Cronulla Sharks
Cricket
Beer
(We can provide the Rising Sun, RAAF badge, Skippy badge)
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M
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Q
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77
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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)
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M
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Q
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78
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Rising
Sun
Army theme
Logistics (storeman)
Loves green
Motorcycles (sports bikes like Hondas)
Golf
Home-brew beer
(We can provide the Rising Sun)
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M
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Q
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79
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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)
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F
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Q
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80
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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 badges and family images)
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M
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Q
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81
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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)
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M
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B
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82
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Rising
Sun
Army theme
RAEME colours (Red, Blue & Yellow)
RAEME corps badge
(We can provide the Rising Sun & RAEME badge)
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M
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Q
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83
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Western
Bulldogs AFL theme
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M
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Q
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84
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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)
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M
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Q
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85
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Loves
greens
F1, Super Car racing
Soccer
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M
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B
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86
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Sailing
Rugby union
Sydney swans.
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M
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Q
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87
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Rising
Sun
Transport Corps badge
Military themes (rosemary, poppies, boots, slouch hat) type images.
(We can provide the Rising Sun and Corp badge)
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M
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Q
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88
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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)
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M
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Q
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89
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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)
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M
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Q
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90
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Rising
Sun,
RASIGS badge on white and royal blue background
Star Wars and Metroid prime (video game)
(We can provide Rising Sun, RASIGs badge)
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M
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Q
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91
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Rising
Sun
Army/ ANZAC theme
Ammo Tech badge with number below
(We can supply the Rising Sun & Ammo Tech badge)
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M
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Q
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92
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Big heavy
metal fan
Loves the Simpsons and anything 90s related
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M
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Q
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93
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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)
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M
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Q
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94
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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)
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M
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Q
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95
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Matilda's
Soccer Team
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F
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LB
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96
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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)
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F
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B
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97
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Light
Blue with pink Lillys
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F
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LB
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98
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LA
Clippers Logo (USA Basketball team)
4 WD
an EMU Export Can
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M
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LB
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99
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Surfboard
New Hope Star Wars Poster
Fremantle Dockers Logo
An Emu export can
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M
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Q
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100
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