In our ADF superiors we trust (or hope)
On 7 Nov 24, the Chief of Army said: “I’ve set four strategic priorities for our Army. The central one
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The Chain of Command must stand for something …
The essential element is that someone is responsible for making a decision; as compared with the procrastination that often accompanies
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Connecting then and now
It’s been more than 80 years since James Birt was defending our nation in World War 2, yet he can
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9 Squadron flies again
9 Squadron has officially reformed, marking its proud return to Air Force service with a ceremony at Torrens Parade Ground,
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Sixty years of developing and delivering
Current and past members of Air Mobility Training and Development Unit (AMTDU) came together at RAAF Base Richmond recently to
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Meeting of minds on military medicine
The biggest ever Australasian Military Medicine Association (AMMA) Conference, held in Adelaide, drew more than 900 military health professionals to
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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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