THE FACE IN THE MIRROR
I HAD BEEN DOWN TO HELL MORE TIMES THAN I COULD COUNT EVERY TIME I STUMBLED MY WOES WOULD ALWAYS
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Author: Posted by Brian Hartigan
ADF selects UK partner to develop high-powered defensive laser
Defence has awarded a $12.9 million contract to QinetiQ Australia to co-develop and manufacture a high-energy defensive laser system prototype
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Information-access recommendation from Suicide Royal Commission implemented
The government has implemented a key recommendation from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide’s interim report. Changes have
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Veterans Chaplaincy Pilot Program launched
Veterans and families will soon benefit from the ongoing support of Australian Defence Force (ADF) chaplains in their transition to
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Ross Tulloh and Ian Willoughby – Life on the Line
This conversation is with two Vietnam War veterans – ‘tunnel rat’ national serviceman Ross Tulloh, and signals officer Ian Willoughby.
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Armour-piercing ammo taken out for a blast on Black Sabot
1 Armoured Regiment fired KEW-A2 Sabot ammunition for the first time on Australian soil during Exercise Black Sabot 🙂 CAPTION:
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Government ‘War Powers’ Inquiry hands down report
The Defence Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade has completed its examination on how Australia makes decisions
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New commemorative medallion for Vietnam War vets
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh launched a commemorative medallion today to honour those who
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A Song for Singing
Everyone knows this song – but will they sing it? Australians all let us rejoice For we are young and
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COMBAT Camera 19 – Avalon Special Issue 2023
Welcome to this special issue of COMBAT Camera – issue 19 – the 2023 ‘Avalon Airshow’ Special Issue, bringing you the
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Bangka Island Massacre Podcast
Discover a riveting new podcast series that offers a haunting and poignant retelling of one of the darkest moments in
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Special Forces helicopter crash in Jervis Bay
An Australian Army MRH-90 Taipan multi-role helicopter has ditched into the water in the vicinity of Jervis Bay, NSW during
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Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 2023 begins
The advance party for this year’s rotation of United States Marines have arrived in the Northern Territory. CAPTION: Members of
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Heston Russell speaks out about war-crime-arrestee’s identity
Former commando major Heston Russell has come to the defence of the former soldier arrested yesterday – attacking media outlets
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Why are RSL clubs privately owned and no longer support veterans?
The above question – or questions – was asked by a CONTACT fan. But let’s break it down… Are RSL
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Supporting Soldier C
Soldiers do as they are told It isn’t fair that when they’re old Those well trained men (and so well
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WORLD REUNION – 80TH ANNIVERSARY – THAI/BURMA RAILWAY
Brisbane 31 March to 2 April 2023 On behalf of the 8th Division family, the 2/26 Australian Infantry Battalion Descendants Association cordially invite remaining
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First Aussie soldier arrested for war crimes
A former SAS trooper has been arrested by Australian Federal Police near Goulburn, NSW, in relation to alleged war crimes
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2000th F-35 pilot fitted with custom flight ensemble
In a significant milestone for the Joint Strike Fighter Programme and leading survival-technology company Survitec, the 2000th F-35 pilot has been
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