Soldiering in the 51st
Born on the sands of Egypt, christened with rum, then issued 303s Your sacred Cloths now stitched with proud deeds
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Author: Brian Hartigan
Japanese naval visitors depart Darwin
Two Japan Maritime Self Defence Force ships that pulled into Darwin this week for a goodwill visit and to replenish supplies
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French reaction to Australia’s nuclear submarine announcement
France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian issued an official communiqué in response to today’s AUKUS announcement, which included the cancellation of
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Australia goes nuclear – Collins-class life extension – French subs sunk
A number of new naval projects have been confirmed for South Australia, following the announcement today of a new enhanced
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Additional speeches at AUKUS announcement
The announcement of a new enhanced trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States – AUKUS –
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Australia, UK and US announce new trilateral security partnership
The Hon. Scott Morrison MP Prime Minister of Australia The Rt. Hon. Boris Johnson MP Prime Minister of the United
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Japanese ships visit Darwin
Two Japan Maritime Self Defence Force ships pulled into Darwin this week for a goodwill visit and to replenish supplies after.
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Two band saws need a new home
I have two band saws in my workshop – one a cheapie from Bunnings and the other a $10 garage-sale find.
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A Modern Polemic
As a gathering of Infantry Veterans meet in the Australian capital to commemorate their Battalion’s participation in the Vietnam War,
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Simple cleaning job becomes expensive error – with happy ending
Have you ever set out to do a ‘simple job’ that turns into an expensive four-day saga? Well I have – and this one was caught on camera.
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Boxer-based bridge layer unveiled
Bridge builder WFEL – who supply the Australian Army – will showcase a Boxer-based bridge layer at DSEI London in next week.
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The Squadron will never stay buried
Can you hear the stirring sounds of band and drums? As ghosts of Two Squadron’s many generations march as one
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Gary & Renee Wilson – Life on the Line and Life After Service
On 21 June 2010, Gary and fiancé Renee’s lives were changed forever when Gary was severely injured in a Black Hawk crash in Afghanistan.
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Soldiers printing M-113 spares out bush at WarpSPEE3D
Australian company SPEE3D has been working with the Australian Army to test and validate metal 3D printing as a military
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New Zealand ships to join Royal Navy carrier strike group
RNZDF will participate in an exercises in SE Asia and interact with the UK’s Carrier Strike Group on engagement activities in the region.
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My first ever turning on a lathe – and some new tools
This was the second time this year I was actually nervous about using a new tool – and the second time it turned out to be a real ripper.
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New compensation and assistance for ADF firefighters
As a part of the 2021–22 Budget, the Federal Government allocated $6 million in support of Australian Defence Force (ADF)
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“BUSTER’S” BOMBER
I have little trust, in fate or superstition If religion is your soap box, it depends on what rendition I
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RSL Employment Program supports defence families
The right support at the right time can transform challenging situations and brighten futures – according to RSL Employment.
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Soldiers killed in training incident named
The Australian Army has released the identities of the two soldiers who died in a training incident near Townsville on Monday 30 August 2021.
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