Proud Australian, takes pride in serving his country: Major Tom Baena

Major Tom Baena, who is also a lawyer and migration agent, takes pride on being an Australian and vowed to "continue to serve his country to the best of his ability."

Major Tom Baena, President of City of Blacktown RSL Sub Branch Source: Blacktown RSL - Sadarka CC BY 3.0

"After we have applied for citizenship, Australia Day became much more meaningful - it meant you can celebrate it in a country where you actually belong," describes Blacktown RSL sub-branch President Tom Baena of the significance of Australia Day after having sworn as an Australian citizen in mid-1980s.