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Author: Barry Zworestine

Thought provoking Veterans 

Brothers

02/01/202302/01/2023 Barry Zworestine 2210 Views 0 Comments By Barry Zworestine

  Brothers Side by side They sat on the bench One fresh from war The other, weary and aged from

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'T-wall' art in Tarin Kot, Afghanistan. Photo by Brian Hartigan
Poets Corner 

A MOTHERS PRAYER

01/01/202301/01/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2787 Views 0 Comments By Tomas 'Paddy' Hamilton

There are those in this great country, who stand out in a crowd And overcome adversity, to make our nation

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Alison Frame (left) will take over as Secretary of the Department of Veterans' Affairs from incumbent Liz Cosson in January 2023.
Australian News Veterans 

New boss to “clean up DVA’s shambles”

22/12/202222/12/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7215 Views 19 Comments Alison Frame, Department of Veterans' Affairs, DVA, Liz Cosson

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the appointment of Alison Frame as the new Secretary of the Department of Veterans’

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C-130J Hercules aircraft from No.37 Squadron fly in formation over RAAF Base Richmond. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.
Poets Corner 

THEY’D BE LOST WITHOUT US

21/12/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1815 Views 0 Comments By Tomas 'Paddy' Hamilton

No one gives a second glance, as we fly through the sky When we cruise overhead, few will wonder why

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Trooper Jakob West from Rifle Company Butterworth Rotation 137 fights through the final objective, covering arduous terrain through dense jungle. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. All photos by Bombardier Guy Sadler.
Poets Corner 

A Reflection

18/12/2022 Mick Shave 1834 Views 0 Comments By Michael Shave

Beside that track in jungle green (Bare the bayonet, beat the drum.), Sweat-soaked, dirty, thus unseen (Bare the bayonet, beat

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The latest four Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft to roll off the Lockheed Martin production line in Texas, have headed straight to Alaska to participate in Exercise Red Flag Alaska 21-3 at JPARC.
Europe News 

Germany joins F-35 club

18/12/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2484 Views 1 Comment

Germany has announced it will buy 35 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft. FILE PHOTO (2021): Four Royal Australian Air

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A teaser photo of a new statue of Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel that will be unveiled at the Australian War Memorial. Photo supplied.
News Veterans 

First look at Vivian Bullwinkel sculpture for Australian War Memorial

16/12/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2623 Views 0 Comments Australian War Memorial, Vivian Bullwinkel

A new sculpture of nurse Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel will be the first sculpture of an individual nurse or woman

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HMAS Hobart sailors line the deck as the ship sails into Sydney Harbour – home in time for Christmas.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Six ships and 1000 crew home for Christmas

16/12/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2033 Views 0 Comments Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022

This month, the Royal Australian Navy is welcoming home more than 1000 personnel and six ships from maritime training exercises

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Arrival of the first P-8A Poseidon 4801 to RNZAF Base Ohakea, New Zealand. RNZAF photo.
New Zealand News Science & Technology 

New Zealand’s first Poseidon delivered

15/12/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1909 Views 0 Comments

Royal New Zealand Air Force’s first of four new multi-mission long-range maritime patrol aircraft has arrived in New Zealand and

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Poets Corner 

When the copper’s back is turned

14/12/202214/12/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1704 Views 0 Comments By Tomas 'Paddy' Hamilton

When night falls like an evil veil, you’re out there on patrol To protect the weak and uphold the law,

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Constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow, killed in the line of duty, 12 December 2022.
News Police Videos 

Two Queensland Police officers killed in the line of duty

13/12/202221/12/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2726 Views 2 Comments

A major police investigation is underway in Queensland following the deaths of multiple people including two police officers during a

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NZDF personnel who were deployed on Operation Tīeke return home on a RNZAF B757 after delivering basic soldiering courses to Ukrainian recruits in the UK for six months. NZDF photo.
New Zealand News 

First NZ soldiers home from Ukraine training mission

12/12/202212/12/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1808 Views 0 Comments NZDF, Ukraine

The first New Zealand Defence Force personnel to deliver infantry training to Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) recruits have returned

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Poets Corner 

The Misery of War Never Ends

12/12/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1657 Views 1 Comment By George Mansford

Soldiers are trained to kill and endure battle din No second chance, no shoulder shrugging or apologetic grin They bayonet,

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Life on the Line Podcast 

Ian Roberts – Life on the Line

11/12/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1572 Views 0 Comments Life on the Line Podcast

Angus Hordern interviews submarine captain and Cold War veteran, Ian Roberts. Ian served in the Royal Australian Navy for 25

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The wreckage of Lockheed Hudson A16-68 near Dight Street, Richmond. National Archives of Australia, via Australia @ War
Poets Corner 

THE TEARS AT CHRISTMAS

10/12/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2051 Views 0 Comments By Tomas 'Paddy' Hamilton

IT WAS THE FESTIVE SEASON, SO MANY YEARS AGO WHEN A TALE OF HAPPINESS, WOULD SUDDENLY TURN TO WOE THEY

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Corporal Maddison Graham, RAAF; Lieutenant Colonel Kira Coffey, PACAF; Sergeant Ben Rhodes, RAAF; and Captain Andrew Zaldibar, PACAF put the finishing touches to a load during Operation Christmas Drop's Bundle Build Day. Photo by Sergeant Vanessa Parker.
News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force Videos 

Operation Christmas Drop 2022 in full swing

09/12/202218/12/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2432 Views 0 Comments Operation Christmas Drop

Operation Christmas Drop is on again this year in the western Pacific with Australia joining partner nations to deliver several

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Blake, Shay and family friend Petty Officer Physical Training Instructor Tamara Prins wait for Petty Officer Combat Systems Supervisor Joseph Muckenthaler to arrive home as HMAS Anzac returns from deployment to Fleet Base West in Western Australia. Photo by Seaman Richard Edwards.
News Overseas Royal Australian Navy Videos 

Ships welcomed home in the west in time for Christmas

09/12/202209/12/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2429 Views 0 Comments

Royal Australian Navy has welcomed back two ships and more than 300 personnel to their home port of Fleet Base

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Australian News Veterans 

New Veterans’ and Families’ Hub opens somewhere in Wodonga

06/12/202206/12/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1869 Views 2 Comments Veterans’ and Families’ Hub

The latest addition to the Veterans’ and Families’ Hubs network officially opened today somewhere in Wodonga, providing tailored services and

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Australian News Veterans 

New Veterans’ and Families’ Hub opens in Nowra

05/12/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1880 Views 0 Comments Veterans’ and Families’ Hub

New South Wales’ first Veterans’ and Families’ Hub officially opened today in Nowra. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh met

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Australian News Overseas 

Brendan Nelson lands high-flying new job

05/12/202205/12/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2947 Views 0 Comments Boeing

Boeing today announced that Brendan Nelson will take over as president of Boeing International (BI) and lead the company’s international

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