Dismal end to the Army’s most senior unit
The following quote is from the Wikipedia entry for the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC): “The removal of 1st Armoured
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Combat assault dog honoured
In a moving ceremony in Perth last month, Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) combat assault dog, Fax, posthumously received the
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One final wish: Committal of ashes to the sea
HMAS Ballarat has honoured the life and service of four former Royal Australian Navy members and one Royal Navy sailor by committing
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Wheelchairs fly so children can thrive
On November 18, some important and precious Christmas gifts sat on board a Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules. CAPTION:
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Infantry fighting vehicles displace core armour roles
A series of five articles was published by CONTACT during October and November 2018, titled “Armour in the Australian Army:
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Air Force commemorates peacetime sacrifice
Attendees gathered at the South Australian Aviation Museum (SAAM) to witness the Dedication and Inaugural Commemorative Service of a new
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How will the new history of RAAC depict 2023/24?
The first volume of the RAAC history was written by the late Maj Gen R N L Hopkins, CBE. It
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How is change brought about? By rightfulness and persistence!
Will 1st Armoured Regiment become a tank regiment again? Will it resume its rightful place as part of Australia’s only
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CONTACT supports 1 Armd Regt’s reinstatement campaign
Between 22 April and 25 November 2025 (when these statistics were compiled), CONTACT published 81 letters related to the demise of
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William Henry Belpitt MOH commemorated at Rookwood
His early years may have been spent in humble beginnings, a street urchin finding trouble where none was to be
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A lifetime of dedication to country and service
When Charles Reif enlisted in the Air Force in 1946 at 22 years old as an aircraftman electrical mechanic, he
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9 Squadron’s all-seeing unseen new role
In June 2023, 9 Squadron was reformed at RAAF Base Edinburgh (with a detachment at RAAF Base Tindal) to operate
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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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