Thanks to those who acknowledged ANZAC Day. It is a big day for us, arguably, our true "National Day".

I caught up with a mate of mine, a visiting USAF Colonel, in Sydney, the day after ANZAC Day. He had witnessed the Sydney March in torrential rain and was literally blown away by the numbers of civilians cheering the Veterans on as they marched.

For those interested in Mil History, the story of the withdrawal from ANZAC is a great study in how to conduct a withdrawal in Contact. Throw in the fact that it was conducted over the shore , and it is quite a remarkable story. I am not 100% sure, but I believe that there might be a case study at Quantico, as it was an Amphib op (no LCACs or Helos!).

Cheers

Mark