Magazine - From School Groundsman to Overseas Peacekeeper

By Editor in Schools on 10th Feb 2010 12:00

COWRA High School groundsman, Craig Simpson, has returned home briefly after three months’ intense training in Malaysia learning the skills needed to perform peace-keeping duties as part of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

Right: Army reservist, Craig Simpson . . . next deployment in the Solomon Islands.

Mr Simpson, who joined the Army Reserves Unit five years ago, will soon be out of Australia again for a six-month deployment in the Solomon Islands. He will be part of the Australian team there which includes members of the ADF and members of various Australian police forces.

The contingent is assisting with the rebuilding of the country following the period of civil unrest three years ago.

In an interview with CCN Editor, Garry Starr, yesterday (Saturday), Mr Simpson describes his experiences in Malaysia and what he is expecting to find in the Solomon Islands. He also speaks of how much he has enjoyed being a reservist over the last few years and what he and his employer have gained from the experience. Mr Simpson says he hopes that other young people might consider joining the Reserve Army both for what they can gain from it and for what they can give others by being part of it.

Head to the link below to hear on the audio on the interview.

Source & More: cowracommunitynews.com

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