Peter Criss
Peter Criss was a long-serving Royal Australian Air Force officer who rose to the rank of Air Vice-Marshal and served as Air Commander Australia in 1999 during the build-up and initial deployment of Australian military forces to East Timor. He was awarded the Order of Australia (AM) and the Air Force Cross for dedication and service to the Royal Australian Air Force. Now retired, Peter resides on the South Coast of New South Wales at Malua Bay. Whilst in the RAAF he flew Vampire, Sabre, Mirage and F-111 aircraft and accrued over 5000 hours in combat jet aircraft.
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Veterans need super, not a war with the government
Veterans are once again engaged in battle, but this time they are not fighting on behalf of the Australian Government.…... Read more
Military superannuation pensions need protection
The Deputy Prime Minister, Wayne Swan, spoke at the National Press Club, Canberra, on Monday – the topic, The Rising…... Read more
War is hell, and military life is no picnic
The reader response to The Punch article, 12 January 2012, “Why have we abandoned our troops?” highlighted a deep misunderstanding…... Read more
Why have we abandoned our troops?
“The willingness of future generations to serve in our military will be directly dependent upon how we have treated those…... Read more
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The Punch is moving house
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Will Pope Francis have the vision to tackle this?
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Advocating risk management is not “victim blaming”
In a world in which there are still people who subscribe to the vile notion that certain victims of sexual…
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From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go
Tim says:
They should update other things in the game too. Instead of a get out of jail free card, they should have a Dodgy Lawyer card that not only gets you out of jail straight away but also gives you a fat payout in compensation for daring to arrest you in the first place. Instead of getting a hotel when you… [read more]From: A guide to summer festivals especially if you wouldn’t go
Kel says:
If you want a festival for older people or for families alike, get amongst the respectable punters at Bluesfest. A truly amazing festival experience to be had of ALL AGES. And all the young "festivalgoers" usually write themselves off on the first night, only to never hear from them again the rest of… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
Superman needs saving
Can somebody please save Superman? He seems to be going through a bit of a crisis. Eighteen months ago,… Read more
