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&lt;h1&gt;Welcome to the Wikipedia of 45 Commando.&lt;/h1&gt;

Please note that this is a work in progress, any information displayed is subject to change.
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*[[Rules_&amp;_Regulations|Rules and Regulations]]
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;|Saturday
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;|Combat Deployment
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;|Sunday
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;|Troop Training
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