A Battle Laboratory AND a Combat Experimentation Group – why?
Most of us thought, based on information from the Chief of Defence Force, that 1st Armoured Regiment had been specially
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WW2 veteran celebrates a century
Nearly 80 years after his discharge from the Royal Australian Air Force, Phillip ‘Monro’ Preuss remains a celebrated member of
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Armour gets the short end of the straw – again
It really didn’t matter that 3RAR is still to receive its ‘Redback’ mechanised infantry fighting vehicles (MICVs), 3 (Armoured) Brigade
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Is it possible to meet Defence priorities AND fund the AUKUS subs?
‘The Cove’ is the Army’s Professional Military Education platform, offering online units, podcasts, and articles to facilitate continuous learning and connect
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Airshow’s flight through Richmond’s history
Over 100 years, RAAF Base Richmond has recorded more than 1.28 million visitors at airshows, flying displays and community events.
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Feats of Hercules recorded
The flightline at RAAF Base Richmond has launched countless C-130 Hercules missions around the globe – and now it has
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A wrap on RAAF Richmond Airshow 2025
About 80,000 people flocked to Royal Australian Air Force Base Richmond over the weekend of September 27 and 28 to
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A century of service, a lifetime of memories
The roar of jet engines, the thrill of aerial displays and a century of proud history came together at RAAF
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Bringing suicide prevention Out of the Shadows
Earlier this month, RAAF Base Richmond participated in Lifeline’s Out of the Shadows Walk, to remember the lives of those
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Top Priority: Tank Regiment or a Combat Experimentation Group (CXG)?
Let’s look at 1st Armoured Regiment from the viewpoint of someone presently serving in the unit… “If you have been
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Anthony Albanese might secretly prefer AUKUS to fail
When Scott Morrison unveiled the AUKUS pact in 2021, he framed it as a masterstroke of statesmanship – tying Australia’s
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The RAAC: No one home (sadly)
It’s unbelievable, but true … at first it was thought that 1st Armoured Regiment had been temporarily prevented from joining
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The RAAC: To whom do we owe allegiance?
While serving, our commitment and allegiance is to our Commanding Officer (or immediate superior). After we retire, however, everything changes.
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Bomana visit a moving moment for ADF members
Two ADF members paid a special visit to their relatives’ graves at the Bomana War Cemetery in Papua New Guinea
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Being a tank regiment (or not)
1st Armoured Regiment was formed on 7 July 1949. Two years later it affiliated with the British Royal Tank Regiment
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Riding waves and building bonds
The Air Force Surf Riders Association (AFSRA) united 40 Air Force personnel from across Australia for a week of competitive
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Honouring the Air Force spirit
For Wing Commander Jenny Robertson (retd), the Battle of Britain is more than a pivotal moment in history. It’s a
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Loyalty or Apathy: Which is Relevant?
There was so much public outrage over the cost cutting proposal to merge the Royal Marines with the Parachute Regiment,
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Cambrai Day: Why is a tradition, a tradition?
“SHAME: To make someone feel ashamed; to lose honour and respect; the uncomfortable sensation caused when it seems that we
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Reflections on integrity and influence in Army Headquarters
A candid reflection on the cultural dissonance between the tactical edge and Army Headquarters, exploring what it means to stay
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