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A significant segment addresses the decline in support for the Salvation Army’s veteran services, specifically the Salomon Project, which has provided moral and emotional support to Australian Defence Force personnel for over 125 years. The government’s recent decision to withdraw $1.5 million annually from funding this program is condemned as a betrayal of veterans and an abandonment of a civic duty.
The story underscores the importance of the Salvos' work—offering comfort, morale boosts, and a connection to home for soldiers in hardship. Many veterans and their families praise these services, highlighting personal stories of gratitude. The decision to cut funding is criticized as short-sighted and emblematic of a broader trend of neglecting those who serve.