The RAAC Head of Corps’ dilemma
Heads of Corps were reinstated in 2001 via Chief of Army Directive 05/01. According to the Directive, HOC are responsible
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Frozen blood a lifesaver on the battlefield
If a soldier is injured on the battlefield and urgently needs blood, fast access to blood products could mean the
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Aviators raise $7400 for mental health
RAAF Base Pearce personnel have gone the distance for mental health, raising $7400 in 48 hours for the Black Dog
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Royal visit evokes fond memory for veteran
As the Royal Australian Corps of Signals (RASIGS) celebrates its centenary with parades and activities across the country to commemorate
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Joint training boosts air crash response
Air Force Test Ranges Squadron (AFTRSQN) and 34 Squadron have completed a joint emergency response exercise at RAAF Base Woomera
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What part did Future Land Warfare play in the demise of 1st Armoured Regiment?
In October 2022, the outgoing Director General of Future Land Warfare was Brig Ian Langford, DSC (and bars). He’d brought
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Mike Carlton honoured at Indo Pacific 2025
An author, historian and journalist known for his stories of the people behind some of Navy’s most notable missions has
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Keeping the memories alive
Remembrance Day address from Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston CAPTION: Poppies in front of the Australian War
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Honouring 100 years on the 11th hour
Kamikaze planes from the land of the rising sun came silhouetted against the setting sun. CAPTION: Then-Able Seaman Ross Gourlay,
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Fur-tastic support for a worthy cause
The Military Working Dog Section of Air Force’s 26 Squadron has held a fundraising event for Working Paws Australia, raising
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Is an Army unit something that the Chief of Army can do with as he likes?
He’s the one in charge … so, why not? If he wants a unit to undertake a new role managing
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Is frank and fearless advice a thing of the past?
Is the concept of ‘frank and fearless advice’ simply rhetoric; or is it a goal which defines the ideals to
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Honouring our fallen
HMAS Ballarat paused at sea to honour those who fought and fell in the Battle of Leyte Gulf – one of the
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Hercules fleet clocks 170,000 flying hours
In September 2025, 37 Squadron’s C-130J Hercules fleet surpassed 170,000 flying hours, marking a significant milestone in the squadron’s history
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An Appalling Lapse of Judgement
“It was warm and humid as I stepped out of my vehicle to greet the commander of the Australian Army’s
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A long life of loyal service
On October 14, Bruce Robertson, a 105-year-old Air Force World War 2 veteran – who was the first to detect
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The Last Battle – SOTG in Shah Wali Kot
Dear editor, May I introduce you to a new book I have written, highlighting the role of the Australian Special
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What will be the cost of NOT having a tank regiment?
The National Defence Strategy 2024 makes it clear that the Army must have the capacity to respond with credible military
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From Invictus to the Paralympics
Beneath the grandeur of Admiralty House and overlooking Sydney Harbour, three Navy members and veterans stood proudly before an audience
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The RAAC like it’s never been before
A direct consequence of 1st Armoured Regiment being stripped of its tanks and made into a Combat Experimentation Group (CXG),
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