Defence Reserves Support E Newsletter 
What’s happening near you?
March 6-10
Boss Lift (Solomon Islands)
March 10-15
Avalon Air Show (VIC)
March 12-14
Exercise Executive Stretch (SA)
March 23
Asia Pacific Regional Reserve Capability Forum (Sydney)
March 24-25
ICESR09 (Sydney) – See story in this issue
March 26
Defence Reserves Support Council National Council Meeting
March 27
DRS sponsored Charity Golf Day (QLD)
Employer support for Reservists crucial during bushfire crisis

Courageous, dedicated, resourceful – just some of the words Brigadier Michael Arnold has used to describe the 400 Reservists who are supporting the Victorian Bushfire Crisis response.

Brigadier Arnold, who is leading the 470 Defence Joint Task Force members assisting government agencies during the crisis.

 
RAAF Reservist shopped around for perfect career mix
Dennis Styles Dennis Styles is an excellent example of the dual benefit of being a Reservist.

A manager with Coles in his civilian life, Dennis is now also using his people management skills as an Administration Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force Active Reserve.


International defence experts focus on employer support
ICESR09 Military and civilian representatives from around the world will travel to Sydney this month to explore the future direction for Reserves.


Australian Defence Magazine Congress
The 6th annual Australian Defence Magazine Congress, sponsored by Defence Reserves Support, has been recently held in Canberra.


Sea Day gives VIPs taste of Navy life
A group of VIPs have taken to the seas with the Royal Australian Navy to experience what it is like to be a member of the Defence Reserves.

The group, which included broadcaster and journalist Julie McCrossin and NSW Police Acting Assistant Commissioner John Stapleton, sailed out of Sydney Harbour aboard HMAS Anzac and had the opportunity to witness several ships concluding fleet exercises as part of the bi-annual Fleet Concentration Period in the East Australia Exercise area.


Reservists – We want more says WA employer
Dunbar Services is so keen on employing Defence Reservists, they would like more on staff.

“We only have one Reservist at the moment, but we want five or six more! We know they can bring so much to our company,” said Director John Dunbar.

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