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2nd Cavalry Regiment goes at it alone!

08/11/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 37 Views 0 Comments

An article published on 16 October 26, included a statement by commander 2 Cav Regt Lieutenant Colonel Joshua Higgins that:

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A united veterans’ voice is no use if it won’t challenge DVA

07/11/202606/11/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 100 Views 0 Comments

Dear Editor, A national veterans’ peak body could be useful. But only if it remains willing to challenge the government

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RAAC ARA units – 1 Armd Regt; 2 Cav Regt; and 2/14LHR(QMI)

05/11/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 222 Views 0 Comments

How long will it take until the above becomes reality? It must happen sooner or later; given that the alternative

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DVA is building a veterans’ peak body on foundations nobody can scrutinise

05/11/202605/11/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 207 Views 0 Comments

Dear Editor, DVA engaged Nick Booth as an independent Special Adviser to develop the practical model for a new national

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The Australian Army Memorial on Anzac Parade in Canberra. Photo by Sergeant Cameron Pegg.
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Australian Army Memorial – changes afoot?

02/11/202602/11/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 247 Views 0 Comments

Australia marked the 25th anniversary of our military involvement in Afghanistan on 11 October 2026, commemorating the start of Operation

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Keogh says the government knew. That makes the questions harder

31/10/202631/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 363 Views 0 Comments

Dear Editor, Veterans’ Minister Matt Keogh says the government knew about troubling practices in veterans’ services before Four Corners exposed

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DVA said 5 urgent Royal Commission reforms were complete when only 2 were

29/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 329 Views 1 Comment

Dear Editor, Defence and DVA told veterans that five urgent Royal Commission reforms dealing with access to personal records had

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A plethora of experimentation units – so why was 1 Armd Regt sacrificed? 

28/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 273 Views 0 Comments

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) uses dedicated units, directorates, and multi-agency laboratories to test and evaluate emerging warfighting technologies.  Some

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Who has the authority to change Army’s order of battle?

25/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 417 Views 0 Comments

Initially, it was thought that the Chief of Army was responsible for all matters within her realm (aka jurisdiction). This

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When DVA saves on travel, who checks whether veterans still get treatment?

25/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 366 Views 0 Comments

Dear Editor, DVA is entitled to stop paying for unnecessary medical travel. But before replacing an established journey with a

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A Veteran Card promises healthcare, but who checks whether veterans can actually receive it?

25/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 361 Views 0 Comments

Dear Editor, A Veteran Card can say you are entitled to healthcare. That does not mean you can actually get

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Labor changed war-crimes law with investigations underway

23/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 483 Views 0 Comments

Dear Editor, Parliament correcting a drafting error in Australia’s war crimes law is one thing. Making the 2024 correction retrospective

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Manoeuvre warfare and the value of tanks

23/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 257 Views 0 Comments

Dear Former Soldier, I note your comment concerning “the viability of currently conceived tank operations against emerging technologies and weapon

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What challenges will the RAAC have to face next?

19/10/202619/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 262 Views 0 Comments

Will it be a matter of the 1st Armoured Regiment experimentation unit having to continue on as is, or will

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Britain’s Army Chief warns of war – Australia has some catching up to do

19/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 330 Views 0 Comments

Dear Editor, Britain’s Army chief is openly warning that soldiers may soon have to fight and civilians may have to

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Is DVA putting budget savings ahead of veterans’ tinnitus care?

18/10/202619/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 570 Views 0 Comments

Dear Editor, DVA says more than 80 per cent of veterans in its tinnitus treatment pilot improved. That is welcome.

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How did the RAAC get Into This Mess?

15/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 261 Views 0 Comments

As Stan Laurel would say: “Well, here’s another nice mess you’ve gotten me into!” Trouble is … there’s nothing laughable

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What can the RAAC look forward to?

12/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 350 Views 0 Comments

There’s a rumour going around that the 1st Armoured Regiment’s combat role might be restored.  Rumours, of course, can be

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What’s happened to our courage and fortitude to stand up for what’s right?

08/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 279 Views 0 Comments

Has it completely disappeared, or is it lurking somewhere … waiting to pounce when the timing’s right?   Courage and

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Matt Keogh blames the profiteers – but DVA built their business model

07/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 311 Views 0 Comments

Dear Editor, Veterans’ Minister Matt Keogh is right to condemn businesses that exploit veterans. But blaming the profiteers is not

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