Bolwarra Heights Anne-Marie Green looks like a typical surfie chick but there’s more to her than meets the eye.
AT just 20 years of age Anne-Marie is a Private in the Army Reserve and she’s now part of the Australian Army’s contribution to the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI for short.)
During her four month deployment Anne-Marie will be the company clerk responsible for all aspects of administration from logistics to human resources.
“It’s a great honour to be selected to serve my country on an overseas task,” said Anne-Marie.
“I’m proud to be part of an operation that’s helping the Solomon Islands become a more peaceful and prosperous nation.”
It means Anne-Marie will be spending Christmas, New Year and Easter away from her family and friends to help people she’s never met. But she remains upbeat.
“I’ll really miss celebrating with mum and dad and my sister and boyfriend, Boyd,” she said.
“But I’ve formed close friendships with the other soldiers here and I’m sure this Chrissie will still be one to remember.”
Anne-Marie joined the Army’s ‘Gap Year Program’ in 2008 after completing her HSC at All Saints College, St Mary’s where she was a school leader.
“Since then I’ve done some awesome training I would never have got to experience as a civilian and I’ve really enjoyed working with soldiers from other countries like Papua New Guinea” she said.
Anne-Marie is looking forward to relaxing with friends at her favourite cafes along Newcastle Beach and getting back on her board for the Dixon Park Surf Life Saving Club when she returns home this year.
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