Hi all
Here is encouragement for you all from some of our recent
posts and the comments from those who these special gifts have been made and
provided to.
For those
who do not have Facebook here are some lovely comments from a recent post
celebrating our 15 year anniversary.
“Thanks,
you all so very much for all that you do!”
“you’ve done
an incredible job- here’s to many more years of caring for the Australian
Defence Force!”
“You ladies
do amazing work and our deployed service members really appreciate it. “
“You ladies
do the most amazing work. Biggest hugs to you all.”
“Great job
ladies. I have my laundry bag and blanket from when I was deployed in 2013.
Thank you.”
“Legends of
the highest order, love the quilt you made and has pride of place in my home. My
son loves his quilt and laundry bag also. Keep up the fantastic work as all the
ADF appreciate what you do for them.”
“My son
still has is, well done. The quilts and laundry bags are very appreciated”
“You ladies
do an amazing job!!! My Navy son loves his quilt. Many thanks”
“Loves
these bags and the great smiles”
“Well done
ladies! What a fabulous effort. So many people reminded that their efforts
serving our country are appreciated over those 15 years! Xo”
From the
post about the quilt continuing to do duty 12 years on after being made.
“I used my
laundry bag last month for 4 weeks – think of your team every time.”
“I’ve been
fortunate enough to receive two of them over the course of my ADF career. Both
my children have used them in their cots and beds. They will stay family heirlooms;
they mean the world to us.”
“My husband
uses his all the time.”
“I received
a quilt in 2015, and it is still in use today.”
We have ordered some printed labels from Cloth Cuts
and are trialling a new system for the labels that are attached to the back of quilts.
We will send the quilt label out only if we are posting
other items to you.
When you are requesting a quilt, please let us know
if you do not want a quilt label.
If you like would some labels sent to you please
contact us and we will liaise with you.
PRIORITIES
Requests
number 1 -24 are on deployment with some on border protection. So
obviously we would like to get these requests completed.
It
would be good to get these done and 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 24 Mar 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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Australian
& Ukraine Flags,
Pine Forest covered in snow,
the Grim Reaper
Saint Javelin,
Text "OP KUDU 2026"
(We can supply the Reaper, St Javelin image & emb text)
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M
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Q
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1
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Australian
flag,
Ukrainian flag,
text "OP KUDU XII"
Skippy badge,
Classic British landscape
(We can provide the Skippy badge, emb text)
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M
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Q
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2
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OP
Interflex logo,
Australian flag,
Eastern European patterns/theme
Reaper logo somewhere hidden like Where's Waldo
Skippy badge
(We can provide the Interflex Logo, reaper & Skippy badge
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M
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Q
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3
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Australian
flag and Delta reaper side by side at the top,
Underneath, Ukraine flag with Text “OP KUDU XII 2026”
(We can provide Delta reaper image this can be printed or if keen appliqued,
and text as emb)
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M
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Q
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4
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Northern
Territory theme, NT Flag, Barramundi, Water Buffalo Indigenous Dot/Xray
painting. Colours Ochre, white, black
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M
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Q
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5
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Queensland
Reds themed
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M
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B
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6
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My
preference for design is something that symbolises Australian unity with
Ukraine in their struggle against invasion. Suggested possible symbology
below (nothing was found below - emailed member)
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M
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B
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7
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Rising
Sun, Australian Army history & heritage (not camo patterns), silhouettes,
paintings, etc. link to the soldiers of the past in conflicts like WW1 &
2, and other major conflicts of 1900s.
(we can provide the Rising Sun)
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F
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LB
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8
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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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9
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Surfs Up
Movie Themed
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M
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B
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10
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Tudor
Rose Emblem (can provide copy of Tudor Rose for applique)
Ukraine Flag
Southern Cross overlaid on Ukraine Flag (OR Australian Flag)
Ukraine Trident
Text “OPERATION KUDU XII”
(We can provide copy of Tudor Rose and text emb)
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M
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Q
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11
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RAAF
crest with service details
Incorporate a green military tunnel tent (11x11 style),
Super hornet and a C-17 Globemaster.
Likes flowers,
Vintage-country style,
Favourite colour is blue.
(We can provide RAAF crest)
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F
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B
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12
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80's and
90's colour/vibe theme.
A camel in the desert in the middle with earthy tones as nod to OP Accordion
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F
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B
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13
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Rising
Sun
Army themed in earthy tones.
Armoured Corps badge RAAC
Armoured vehicles would be appreciated.
Native flora and fauna.
(We can provide the Rising Sun, RAAC badge and silhouettes of armoured vehicles)
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M
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B
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14
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Space
themed (space shuttle/Saturn IV)
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M
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Q
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15
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Disney
Cars themed
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M
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LB
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16
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Colours-
dark browns, caramels, some white or off-whites, perhaps some black or even
burgundy.
Theme could be wine bottles or glasses
Love cats
Camels and pyramids could work too.
I'm sure whatever you come up with will be fantastic.
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M
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Q
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17
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Rising
Sun
RASigs badge
Army themed
Desert
Ocean
Flowers
History
Middle East
(We can provide the Rising Sun and RASigs badge)
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M
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B
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18
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Ocean
Beach
Sand
Great Barrier Reef
Sunset themed
Turquoise, aqua, coral colours
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F
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LB
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19
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Rising
Sun
Army themed
Toned down background
Long-haired Jack Russel dogs
Green wing macaw (large red macaw)
Yellow-naped amazon parrots (medium sized green parrots from South America)
(We can provide the Rising Sun)
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M
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B
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20
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Rising
Sun
RAAOC Corps Badge
Army Themed
(We can provide the Rising Sun & RAAOC Corps badge)
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M
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B
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21
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RAAF
Crest
RAAF theme in the Middle East
(We can provide the RAAF crest)
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M
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Q
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22
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RAAF
Crest
RAAF (F-35),
Surfing/Ocean Australian Nature/wildlife
1 or 2 Barnacles (for my partner)
Aurora Australis
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M
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B
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23
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RAAF /
ANZAC themed with a bit of a Port Adelaide Footy touch to it, if possible,
please
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F
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Q
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24
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Gym and
Hajime no Ippo (Anime/ Manga) Theme.
Please also include exactly 1 cup of milk somewhere
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M
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Q
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25
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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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26
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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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27
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HMAS
Brisbane with ocean themed sea monsters
(We can provide the Ships crest, RAN crest & ships silhouette)
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M
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Q
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28
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Military
Police themed with Explosions
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M
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Q
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29
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Optimus
Prime fighting Megatron with Explosions
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M
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Q
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30
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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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31
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HMAS
BRISBANE with shark teeth on bow with explosions in background.
(We can provide a RAN & ship's crest and a silhouette of the ship)
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M
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Q
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32
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The Big
Lez Show (Australian comedy cartoon-like web series)
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M
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Q
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33
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Dragon
Ball Z
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M
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Q
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34
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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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35
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F22
Raptor, (fighter jet)
Steel Cat (HMAS Brisbane nickname) with Explosions
(We can provide ship's silhouette, & RAN & the ships crests)
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M
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Q
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36
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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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37
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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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38
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Star Trek
Deep Space 9
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M
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Q
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39
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Surf's up
the movie themed
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M
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Q
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40
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Greek
Themed Food Truck with Explosions
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M
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Q
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41
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HMAS
Brisbane/ocean themed
(We can provide the Brisbane crest, RAN crests & the ships silhouette)
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F
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Q
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42
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HMAS
Brisbane/ocean themed
(We can provide the Brisbane & RAN crests)
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M
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Q
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43
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Melbourne
Storm NRL Team
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M
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Q
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44
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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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45
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Transformers
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M
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Q
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46
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Goat with
explosions
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M
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Q
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47
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Tanks
through the ages
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M
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Q
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48
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Fortnight
- the game
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M
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Q
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49
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Red Dead
Redemption 2 (RDR2) themed,
Arthur Morgan (main character from RDR2),
Red and Black
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M
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B
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50
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Running
(Road and Trail),
Mountains,
Camping
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M
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Q
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51
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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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52
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Tropical
Sunset,
Tropical rainforest
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F
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Q
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53
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4WD,
Sunrises,
Beach,
Blue and green.
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M
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Q
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54
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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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55
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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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56
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Retro
Arcade
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M
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LB
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57
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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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58
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Videogames/Orange/Blue
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M
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LB
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59
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Rapper 50
cent
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M
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LB
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60
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Doom
Eternal Theme (video game)
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M
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LB
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61
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Wolverine
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M
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LB
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62
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Blink 182
American Rock Band
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M
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LB
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63
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Rally
Cars / Transformers
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M
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LB
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64
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One
Piece, Zoro vs King battle
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M
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LB
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65
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Navy
themed, with ships and crests from
HMAS Newcastle (FFG 06),
HMAS Sydney 5 (DDG 42),
HMAS Yarra 4 (MHC 87)
(We can provide the ships crests)
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M
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Q
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66
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Queensland
Maroons themed
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M
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Q
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67
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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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68
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Kookaburras
and mines
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M
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B
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69
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Traditional/neo-traditional
tattoo designs
HMAS YARRA (MHC 87) crest
(We can provide the crest)
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M
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Q
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70
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Random Pokémon
themed, include mega Lucario if possible
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M
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Q
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71
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Boats and
fish
(Blue and black coloured)
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M
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Q
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72
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Australian
theme - Beaches, outback, BBQ, larrikin
ADF, RAAF crest
C17, F/A18 Classic Hornet
Hawk 127
(We can provide the RAAF crest)
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M
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B
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73
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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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74
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Video
games, Monster Hunter (Mizutsune), Purple
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M
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LB
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75
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Papua New
Guinea flag,
Spearing, Ocean,
Tin Corned beef, Rice, Tomato sauce
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M
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Q
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76
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METOC,
Snowboarding,
Groodle,
Ocean, Blue and White,
Sydney Roosters
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M
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B
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77
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Rising
Sun,
RAAF and Navy Crests,
Joint service themed.
Hobbies are watching Formula 1, playing golf and Four-wheel Driving.
(We can supply the Service crests)
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M
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Q
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78
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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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79
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Navy
Crest, Navy themed, job Electronics Technician.
Ships :
HMAS Adelaide
HMAS Torrens
HMAS Darwin
HMAS Tobruk
HMAS Success
Shore postings included:
HMAS Cerberus (Training Division, where he retired)
Melbourne Recruiting
Fleet Support Unit West
Fleet Support Unit Garden Island
Tri-service posting at RAAF Base Laverton, which was a particularly memorable
part of career.
Passionate Formula 1 fan and a 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 crests)
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M
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Q
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80
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Navy
Crest
Crests from HMAS Larrakia
HMAS Bathurst
Nuship Pilbara,
Freemasons (Australian) logo.
I am a chef, so anything related to cooking will be suitable as a background.
(We can provide the Navy Crest, ships crest and Australian Freemason Logo)
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M
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B
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81
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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 and unit badges)
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M
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Q
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82
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Navy
Crest with service details
Guided Missile Frigate (FFG)
Ships Crests-
HMAS Canberra which I served on for 12 years.
HMAS Canberra
HMAS Melbourne
HMAS Adelaide
HMAS Sydney
Would like crest (For Queen & Country) and image (supplied) of HMAS
Canberra
(We can provide the Navy Crest with details, ships crests and image of HMAS
Canberra)
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M
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Q
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83
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Navy
Crest
Navy theme
Nurse
Enjoy netball
Favourite colour is pink
(We can provide the Navy Crest)
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F
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Q
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84
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Rising
Sun with details
RAAC Corps Badge
Army themed please (soldier silhouette / camo / poppies)
Loves Dogs (pictures available)
"MRTF 1" emb text
"MTF 2" emb text
(We can provide the Rising Sun, Corp badge, dog images and emb text)
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M
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Q
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85
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Rising
Sun with details
RAAC Corps Badge
Army themed please (soldier silhouette / camo / poppies)
Loves Dogs (pictures available)
AMTG-1 IRAQ (2005)
SECDET X IRAQ (2006-7)
(We can provide the Rising Sun, Corp badge, deployment details and dogs
photos)
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M
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Q
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86
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RAN Crest
served 1965 - 1972
3 tours Vietnam
Crests - HMAS Sydney, Moresby, Cerberus and Leeuwin
NSW Firefighter No 5048
St Kilda Fan
has small orchard, cherries, plums, apples, oranges, pears, lemons,
strawberries, raspberries
they have chooks
Caravan travel, plus overseas travel
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M
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Q
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87
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Rising
Sun
Royal Australian Infantry Corp Badge
Royal Australian Regiment badge
Australian flag and New Zealand flag (Was born in New Zealand so it would be
great to include a little NZ touch if possible)
(We can provide the Rising sun and Corp badges)
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M
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Q
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88
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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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89
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Essendon
(AFL)
Mighty Ducks
Dachshund (sausage dogs).
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M
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B
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90
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RAAF
Crest with details
Dogs- Jack Russell and other terriers
Nature
(We can provide the RAAF crest with details)
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M
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Q
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91
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Rising
Sun
Royal Engineers badge.
Army themed in colours of Corp blue & red.
(We can supply the Rising Sun and badge)
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M
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B
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92
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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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B
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93
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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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94
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Rising
Sun
Transport Corp badge
I have served in Afghanistan on OP Slipper and I really like designs with poppies.
I would be happy for the Volunteer to surprise me with just a lovely design
really as I am not artistic.
(We can supply the Rising Sun and badge)
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M
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Q
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95
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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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B
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96
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RAAF
crest
Units: 35, 36, 37, 75 SQN
Operations:
Op Catalyst
Op Slipper
Op Samoa Assist
Op Resolute
Op Hawick
Op Accordion
Op Okra
Op Highroad
Op Atlas
Op Covid Assist
Op Flood Assist
Op Wantaim
(We can provide the RAAF crest, SQN crests and emb list of Operations )
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M
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B
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97
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Navy
Crest
Navy Theme
Colours Red, White and Blue
Naval Police Coxswain & Marine
Technician (Electrical) badges
Deployments
Op ACCORDION
Op HIGHROAD
Op SAMOA ASSIST
Op RESOLUTE
Op CELESTA
Op RELEX II
Ships/Establishments served on
HMAS Cerberus
Fleet Support Unit - Sydney
HMAS Success
HMAS Arunta
HMAS Tobruk
HMAS Kuttabul
Exchange postings in United Kingdom & Honolulu, United States.
(We can provide Navy Crest & list of Deployments, can provide
ship/establishment crests)
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F
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Q
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98
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RAAF
Crest
Purple/Red poppies or Australian Native Flowers
Lego & books
Dogs (Military & my 2 Aussie Bulldogs - photos supplied)
I am a Security Forces Dog Handler (purple poppy)
Rising Sun with details of brother & grandpa service.
Deployed overseas to East Timor and was lucky enough to take my Military
Working Dog.
(We can provide the Airforce Crest & Rising sun and photos of dogs)
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RAN
Crest,
POSY (Signals Yeoman) badge
Image of HMAS Ibis
Served -
HMAS Melbourne (aircraft carrier)
HMAS Ibis
HMAS Adelaide II (FFG)
HMAS Swan
Hobbies/Interests:
- Holden Kingswood Premier 1974 (still has it today, if not Holden logo)
- Star Wars (Darth Vader)
- Home brews, darts, camping, fishing
- Country background (loves his chooks)
Favourite colour: green
(We can provide an embroidered RAN Crest with service details, POSY badge,
ships crests and image of Ibis)
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