108 solemn note as a single table draped in a black tablecloth is revealed, representing those that couldn’t dine with the gunners present. It’s a sobering experience, to commemorate the dead and to acknowledge previous service. It is then proceeded by a toast to each and every battle and then to each and every mate in attendance. A reminder of the friendship between us. Figure 48 BC MAJ S Watts receives the Mike Battery hammer. The Battery finished the year on Operation COVID Assist once again, this time filling numbers for the Joint Task Group 629 Tasmania. Stationed out of Anglesea Barracks, the battery supported various hotels in providing security for quarantining travellers – mostly international fruit pickers and the like. The commitment was minimalist in nature, but provided the Tasmanian Government the peace of mind that life could continue as normal. The Battery found this task to be more relaxing than previous trips throughout the year, able to enjoy what Hobart had to offer through local leave and the unique experiences that Army has to offer.
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