Modern army soldiers part of Beersheba ride

Sally Gall
Updated November 7 2017 - 11:09pm, first published 7:00am
He grew up at Bribie Island on the south Queensland coast and he had no prior riding experience but Ryan Abil, pictured, was one of the luckiest soldiers in the Australian Army last week. Pictures - Sally Cripps.
He grew up at Bribie Island on the south Queensland coast and he had no prior riding experience but Ryan Abil, pictured, was one of the luckiest soldiers in the Australian Army last week. Pictures - Sally Cripps.

Cruising through Australia’s rugged conditions in an ASLAV (Australian Light Armoured Vehicle) with its eight wheel drive function is what modern-day cavalryman, Ryan Abil is familiar with in his army service.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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