My first ever tattoo – at 60
I got my first ever tattoo recently – just before my 60th birthday. The tattoo represents my membership of the
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Author: Posted by Brian Hartigan
Andrew Robertson – Life on the Line
Angus Hordern interviews World War II, Korea and Vietnam veteran Andrew Robertson. Andrew Robertson AO, DSC, had a long and
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Fifth Cape-class patrol boat delivered
Austal Australia has delivered the fifth of eight Evolved Cape-class patrol boats (ECCPB’s) to the Royal Australian Navy. CAPTION: ADV
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Corporal Cameron Baird VC – 10th anniversary service
The service and sacrifice of Corporal Cameron Baird, VC, MG, was commemorated today by soldiers from 2nd Commando Regiment, his
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Bathurst honours Lieutenant Peter Handcock’s Boer War service
On 3 June 2023, the Bathurst Sub Branch of the RSL hosted a memorial service at the Bathurst Boer War
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NIOA gets 5-year extension on 155mm munitions contract
NIOA has confirmed an extended partnership with Defence which it says will “future proof” supply surety of advanced artillery rounds
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Defence launches nuclear subs at Aussie school kids
Defence has launched a Nuclear-Powered Submarine Propulsion Challenge in Australian high schools, providing a new generation of science, technology, engineering
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Defence targets 50% gender balance in key areas
The government has announced changes to enable Defence to implement a 50 per cent target for women’s participation across key
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Invictus Games 2023 Team Australia co-captains announced
Flight Sergeant Nathan King and Able Seaman Taryn Dickens have been announced as the co-captains of Team Australia for Invictus
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Menin Gate Moments exhibition to open in Ieper (Ypres) Belgium on 12 June 2023
Opening on 12 June for two years, Menin Gate Moments comprises eight works, each painstakingly created by artist Tom Cole.
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John White – Life on the Line
Alex Lloyd interviews Vietnam War veteran John White. John was an officer in the Australian Army during the Vietnam War.
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New resource for Defence and veteran carers
Around one in eight current or former ADF personnel have a partner, parent, sibling or child who provides care and
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Ben Roberts-Smith VC loses defamation case
The verdict in the defamation case brought by Ben Robert-Smith against Fairfax Media and others was handed down this afternoon.
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Joining the dots in the Mid-East
An Army officer shares her Indigenous culture with others while deployed overseas. CAPTION: Australian Army Warrant Officer Class Two Anne
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9RQR build warfighting foundation skills
Soldiers of the 9th Battalion, Royal Queensland Regiment (9RQR), based from Brisbane to Bundaberg, developed foundation warfighting skills at platoon-level
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Schoolroom inspiration comes full circle
A Royal Australian Navy seaman from Mareeba tells how her brother’s Navy stories motivated her to encourage the next generation.
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Inspired to enlist after a glimpse inside
An aviator inspired by the RAAF Base Williamtown Indigenous Youth Program leads by example. CAPTION: Aircraftwoman Indianna Biles checks the
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Defence’s calling to Indigenous affairs
National Reconciliation Week is a chance for Defence to reflect on the contribution First Nations personnel have made, and continue
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Using Facebook
It is good to be proud of your service, Remembering what you have done; The trials and the tribulations, The
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