RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Chilean Air Force (FACH) is the focus of a new controversy after it was disclosed that it had paid tens of thousands of dollars to a travel agency amidst the pandemic.
The private party in the case is the company Turismo Cocha S.A., investigated for corruption in the past. The information was published by the Chilean media Interferencia, and reveals that since July 2020 the Logistic Command of the Chilean Air Force would have sent the agency around 311 purchase orders worth almost US$250,000.
Some 161 of these orders would have been . . .
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By Jill Garland
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DONALD RAYMOND BEGG: 1924-2021
In early 1945, a newly minted Duntroon Lieutenant joined the Royal Australian Artillery. He prepared to join the Australian Imperial Force in Balikpapan, Borneo. On arrival at the allied base in Morotai, Indonesia, he was ordered to stay and help with campsite improvements.
Deeming this a waste of his training in gunnery and jungle warfare, the Lieutenant wandered back to the docks and discovered the troopship
Kanimbla about to leave for Balikpapan, so he walked on board. He reasoned if he was discovered as a stowaway he wouldnât be charged with desertion because he was going
Rear Admiral Abid Hameed takes over as Commander Logistics of Pakistan Navy
Karachi, January 25, 2021 (PPI-OT): Rear Admiral Abid Hameed has taken over the Logistic Command of Pakistan Navy in an impressive change of Command ceremony held at PN Dockyard. He took over the command from Rear Admiral Adnan Khaliq. Rear Admiral Abid Hameed would now be incharge of Logistic support to all PN Units, Ships, Establishments and repair/ maintenance facilities of Pakistan Navy.
Guard of honour was also presented to the newly appointed Commander Logistics during the ceremony. Later, Commanding Officers of the units under Command were also introduced to Commander Logistics. The ceremony was attended by a large number of officers, civilians and sailors of Pakistan Navy.