The Returned and Services League of Australia, Washington, DC

Invitation To October Monthly Meeting Thursday October 6, 2011 (Moved forward a week) Noon – 2:30 PM Special briefings by Team Australia members who are in Washington to participate in the Modern Day Marine (MDM) Exposition and Conference on 27-29 Sept 2011. And the Association of the US Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition 9-12 October 2011. Each briefing will take about five minutes. Team Australia is a collaborative initiative of the Australian Government and the Australian defence industry sector. It utilizes the complementary strengths of government and industry to provide Australian defence capability solutions to global customers. Many thanks to sub-branch member Aurelio Azpiazu for providing this opportunity. Where: Amenities Room Embassy of Australia, 1601 Massachusetts Ave NW. Washington, DC 20036 Charge - $15.00, including buffet lunch and sodas. Alcoholic beverages- $2.00 each. Attire: Business casual Valid ID required RSVP by noon on October 5, 2011 to David Ward at...

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Notice of September Meeting Thursday 8 September Noon – 1:45 PM Guest Speaker: Mr. Richard Conlan, US Navy Museum Topic: The History of Naval Aviation Where: Amenities Room, Embassy of Australia, 1601 Massachusetts Ave NW. Washington, DC 20036 NOTE: Valid ID required Charge - $15.00, including buffet lunch and sodas. Alcoholic beverages- $2.00 each. RSVP by noon on September 7, 2011 to David Ward at 202-352-8550 or via e-mail to info (at) rsl-dc (dot) com Attire: Business casual Parking: There is no parking at the Embassy There is paid public parking behind and under the Airline Pilots Association (17th and Mass) and at 1500 Mass Ave NW *Arrive early as Mr. Conlan will start his presentation at 12:20 PM. Next Meeting - Thursday October 14.

Here is a brief video of Last Thursday's Long Tan memorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9-L9qls5gM&feature=feedlik ��

Long Tan Commemoration Ceremony 18 August, 2011 10:15 A.M. – 10:30 AM Near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial* Constitution Avenue and Henry Bacon Dr. NW Washington, DC A commemorative service held at Long Tan by 6RAR/NZ (ANZAC) troops, three years after the battle. * The simple, solemn, ceremony, is being kept deliberately short to enable those attending time to pay their respects at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall afterwards. *East of the Wall between 21st and 20th streets.) Additional Details: Seating will not be provided. There is no reserved parking. Parking on the Mall is often difficult, but visitors may find spots on Constitution Ave. or Ohio Drive. Limited handicapped parking is available at the Korean War Memorial (Daniel French Drive), WWII Memorial, and Roosevelt Memorial. The Washington Post has the following information: By Metro: From Foggy Bottom (Blue/Orange Lines), walk south on 23rd Street to Lincoln Memorial [0.9 miles]...

Commemoration of the Battle of Long Tan by RSL Washington August 18, 2011 in the vicinity of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial - All are welcome. Additional details to follow. Here are two links to information on the Australian Department of Veterans Affairs Vietnam web site: http://vietnam-war.commemoration.gov.au/combat/battle-of-long-tan_battle.php , http://vietnam-war.commemoration..gov.au/vietnam-war-myths/index.php