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Veterans of 1 Commando Company surround a newly unveiled plinth commemorating the officers commanding of the unit. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers.
Australian Army History Lest We Forget News 

Permanent commando memorial unveiled

04/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 984 Views 0 Comments 1st Commando Company, Chief of Army

A permanent memorial to the leaders of 1 Commando Company has been dedicated at the site of the unit’s original

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Australian Army soldiers form a Bearer Party outside St George's Cathedral in Perth to carry Arthur Leggett's casket inside for his State Funeral. From left, WO1 Ian Hallt, WO1 Brad Foster and WO1 Bruce Williams. Story by Captain Alasdair Dolan. Photos by Corporal Nakia Chapman.
ADF People Australian Army History Lest We Forget 

State Funeral honours veteran of WWII

30/05/202531/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1651 Views 1 Comment 11th/28th Battalion, 13th Brigade, Chief of Army, WWII

The City of Perth stood still on the morning of Saturday May 10, to honour a fallen hero who, while

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Deputy Surgeon General ADF and Head of the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, Brigadier Isaac Seidl, presents Sir ‘Weary’ Dunlop’s granddaughter, Diana, with a set of miniature medals. Story by Michael Hoare.
ADF People History Lest We Forget 

Family of war-time hero receives replica medals

30/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 933 Views 0 Comments Sir Ernest Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop, WWII

A new set of Sir Ernest Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop’s war medals has been presented to his family after burglars stole

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Extensions are planned for the Royal Australian Artillery National Memorial to honour contemporary campaigns. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman.
Australian Army History Lest We Forget News 

Extension for gunners’ national memorial

21/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1916 Views 1 Comment Royal Australian Artillery

Plans are under way to extend the Royal Australian Artillery (RAA) National Memorial to recognise the service and sacrifice of

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May 18 marks five years since the commissioning of HMAS Sydney V – Able Seaman Harley Orpin has a particular strong affinity to the ship, with an elaborate tattoo of it on his arm. Story by Lieutenant Hinako Shiraishi.
History News Royal Australian Navy 

Five years at sea for HMAS Sydney V

21/05/202525/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1368 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sydney

May 18 marked five years since HMAS Sydney V was formally brought into service – the first Australian ship since

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Wing Commander Robyne Green with Air Chief Marshal (retd) Sir Angus Houston, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin and Air Marshal (retd) Leo Davies. Story by Squadron Leader Amanda Scott. Photos by Flight Sergeant Rodney Welch.
ADF People History Royal Australian Air Force 

Federation Star crowns remarkable RAAF career

16/05/202531/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1663 Views 0 Comments Federation Star

Wing Commander Robyne Green has been awarded a Federation Star in recognition of her extraordinary 40 years of service to

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Australian Defence Force members march with service personnel from other Commonwealth nations during the London parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. Story by Captain Edward Pym. Photos from UK MOD © Crown copyright 2025.
Australian Army History Lest We Forget News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

ADF commemorates VE Day in London

09/05/202510/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1960 Views 1 Comment VE Day, WWII

More than 1000 service personnel, including members of the Australian Defence Force marched through London to commemorate the 80th anniversary

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ADF People Health and Wellbeing History Lest We Forget 

Anzac Day Kokoda trek raises $18,000

09/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1339 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, Australian Space Command, Bravery Trust, Kokoda Trail

Squadron Leader Adon Lumley has returned from one of Australia’s most iconic military pilgrimage sites after completing the legendary Kokoda

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Fighterworld general manager, Air Commodore (retd) Jack Fanderlinden, right, listens as Wing Commander (retd) Hugh Holt recalls flying Hercules aircraft with him in 37 Squadron during the Vietnam War. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Kurt Lewis.
ADF People History Royal Australian Air Force 

Fighter World recalls last RAAF boots on ground in Vietnam

08/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1282 Views 0 Comments Vietnam War

Only three RAAF aircraft were in Vietnam on Anzac Day 1975, just days before the Fall of Saigon. CAPTION: Fighterworld general

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Anzac Day didgeridoo player, Australian Army Warrant Officer Class Two Lachlan Youll at Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkiye. Story by Flight Lieutenant Vernon Pather. Photos by Flight Lieutenant Vernon Pather. Leading Seaman Susan Mossop.
ADF People History Lest We Forget 

Indigenous soldier’s tribute at Anzac Cove

07/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 830 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, Gallipoli, Indigenous

Just before dawn on Anzac Day on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkiye, Warrant Officer Class Two (WO2) Lachlan Youll played

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Major Deta Kerschat receives his Federation Star from Major General Ash Collingburn. Story and photo by Captain Cody Tsaousis.
ADF People Australian Army History 

Forty years of experience and memories

06/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 980 Views 0 Comments

Five uniforms, eight boots, four packs and five rifles – Major Deta Kerschat has seen a lot of change in

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Captain Tahali Thomas lays a wreath at Lone Pine Cemetery, Gallipoli, Türkiye commemorating 100 years of the formation of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals. Story and photo by Captain Edward Pym.
ADF People History Lest We Forget 

Corps centenary commemorated at Gallipoli

01/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 851 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, Gallipoli, Royal Australian Corps of Signals

Standing beneath the slowly brightening skies over Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey, Captain Tahali Thomas of the

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Soldiers from 7th Brigade march down Adelaide Street during the Anzac Day 2025 parade in Brisbane. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photo by Lance Corporal Luke Donegan.
Australian Army History Lest We Forget News 

Signallers in the Anzac spotlight

29/04/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1475 Views 0 Comments 7th Brigade, ANZAC Day, Royal Australian Corps of Signals

Members from across Navy, Army and Air Force took part in Anzac Day commemorations in Brisbane on April 25, paying

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Lance Corporal (retd) Kevin Booth with his grandson Lieutenant Kaleb Booth, of the 10th Force Support Battalion, pose together after the Mandurah RSL parade. Story by Captain Joanne Leca.
ADF People History Lest We Forget 

Soldier returns home for Anzac Day

29/04/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 746 Views 0 Comments 10th Force Support Battalion, ANZAC Day, Vietnam War

On October 19, 1968, in the dense jungle of northern Phuoc Tuy Province, Vietnam, 2 Platoon had just set an

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Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force personnel combine for the Anzac Cove dawn service. Story by Flight Lieutenant Vernon Pather. Photos by Leading Seaman Susan Mossop.
Australian Army History Lest We Forget News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Australia and New Zealand join forces at Gallipoli

29/04/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 994 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, Governor-General of Australia, Lone Pine, NZDF, Turkey

ADF and New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel supported three parades in the Anzac Day 2025 commemorations at Gallipoli. CAPTION: Australian

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Able Seaman Francis Piccin, of the Royal Australian Navy Band, Sydney, at Amiens Cathedral in France. Story by Captain Katy Manning. Photos by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.
ADF People History Lest We Forget Royal Australian Navy 

One song unites two worlds

29/04/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 777 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, France, Royal Australian Navy Band

As the last notes echoed through Amiens Cathedral in France, Musician Able Seaman Francis Piccin stood with quiet pride, his

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Sailors from HMAS Toowoomba's ship's company march down York Street in Albany, Western Australia, on Anzac Day. Story by Petty Officer Keigan Gunther. Photos by Leading Seaman Rikki-Lea Phillips.
History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Navy 

Navy honours Anzacs’ last port of call

29/04/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1011 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, HMAS Toowoomba, ww1

HMAS Toowoomba visited Albany to mark the 110th anniversary of the Anzac landings at Gallipoli, honouring the port of departure

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Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston delivers the 2025 Anzac Day message at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra. Photo by Rodney Braithwaite.
ADF People History Lest We Forget 

A time to reflect on service and support

29/04/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 493 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, AWM, Chief of Defence Force

A message from the Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston CAPTION: Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston

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Leading Seaman Phillip Lofthouse is deployed on Operation Accordion at Camp Baird, United Arab Emirates. Story and photo by Corporal Luke Bellman.
ADF People History Lest We Forget 

Dawn service ashore a first for sailor

24/04/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 957 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, Middle East Region

Deployed on Anzac Day in the Middle East region, Leading Seaman Phillip Lofthouse will honour his grandfather’s resilience as a

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Royal Australian Air Force officer Flight Lieutenant Zac Pattison at his computer while deployed on Operation Accordion at Headquarters Middle East in 2025. Story and photo by Corporal Luke Bellman.
ADF People History Lest We Forget 

Thoughts of home while serving overseas

24/04/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 768 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, Middle East Region, Operation Accordion

This Anzac Day, project engineer Flight Lieutenant Zac Pattison will reflect on those who served before him and the role

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