The Red Beret These two
pictures were taken after one year of commando training, after
which we
were awarded the Red
Beret. 1987. The rest of the pictures here were taken during that one year.
My Recruit Section I am in the back row, extreme right. 1985.
Of the twelve, only seven remained combat fit after two and a half years of training.
The dropout rates for other sections were even higher.
A New Commando Just after receiving the Red Beret, with sister and mother. June 1986.
With sister after Red Beret presentation. June 1986.
Friend
Jarence. June 1986. Friend Grace. June 1986.
Parents' Visit My parents just outside our army camp, visiting me for the
first time since I enlisted.
Parents were allowed to visit after our first two weeks of army
life. June 1985.