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World War II veteran Geoff Bydder with his Air Force 2021 commemorative memento. Story by Warrant Officer Bradley Parmenter.

Air Force veteran a WAG

10/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1520 Views 0 Comments

As part of 2021 Air Force centenary commemorations, veterans who turn 100 this year are being acknowledged with a presentation

Richard Barry writing home to his father in Narrabri NSW following an explosion that occurred at Nui Dat, South Vietnam in July 1969

Letters to the Editor

New Appeal for Reconsideration for 3000 Viet Vets who missed medal

09/08/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1745 Views 0 Comments

Dear Editor, Thank you for the opportunity to update your readers on a matter in which many would be interested.

Letters to the Editor

Let’s start a collection of ‘offensive’ logos and stories

08/08/202108/08/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2722 Views 0 Comments Museum of Arrogant Hubris

Dear Editor, I got to thinking after my first letter to you – we should have a record of all

The view from the cockpit as No. 10 Squadron AP-3C Orions fly in formation. Story by Flight Sergeant Jessica Daley.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Squadron recognised for excellence

06/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1931 Views 0 Comments

Personnel from No. 10 Squadron operating the AP-3C Orion (EW) based at RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia have maintained

Squadron Officer Doris Carter, WAAAF, at her office desk at RAAF HQ, Victoria Barracks, in 1944. Story by Flying Officer Robert Hodgson. Photo: Australian War Memorial.

ADF People History Veterans

Olympian achieved several firsts in life and in service

06/08/202113/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2136 Views 0 Comments

While several Olympians have worn the uniform of Australia’s air force, Doris Carter’s story is particularly inspirational. CAPTION: Squadron Officer

Alan Hastie with an Air Force 2021 Commemorative memento in celebration of his 100th birthday. Story by Evita Ryan. Photo by Corporal Brett Sheriff.

ADF People History Veterans

Centenarian recalls his best flight

06/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1207 Views 0 Comments

He’s 100 years of age and has flown all around the world, but Air Force veteran Alan Hastie said the

Historian Lynette Silver visits the jungle training area of Air Force’s Combat Survival Training School with instructor Warrant Officer Shane Grist, left, and Commanding Officer Squadron Leader Simon Longley. Story and photo by Corporal Veronica O’Hara.

Australian Army History News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans

Survival school honours POW

03/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2291 Views 0 Comments

For courage shown by the only RAAF prisoner of war (POW) who was on the infamous Sandakan death march 76

Gunners from the 101st Battery, 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, fire an M777A2 Howitzer at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, as part of an Australia-wide gun salute to mark the 150th anniversary of Australian artillery on August 1. Photo by Corporal Rodrigo Villablanca.

Australian Army History News Videos

150-gun salute to Australian artillery

03/08/202109/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2575 Views 0 Comments

The formation of an Australian artillery capability 150 years ago marked an initial step in Australia becoming a sovereign nation,

An M2A2 105 mm Howitzer crewed by Army soldiers from the 9th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, fires an 18-gun salute during the 150th Anniversary of Australian Artillery Commemorative Service at the Hobart Cenotaph. Story by John Cox. Photo by Private Hamish Rogers.

Australian Army History News

The history of artillery in Australia

03/08/202109/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2240 Views 0 Comments

Australian artillery marked its 150th anniversary on 1 August – a century-and-a-half of continuous service. CAPTION: An M2A2 105 mm Howitzer

NSW Police and ADF members prepare to deliver pre-made meals as part of care packages given to homes in the Fairfield community in Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Videos

ADF boosts support to COVID-19 effort

03/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1874 Views 0 Comments

The ADF has increased its support to NSW Government efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. CAPTION: NSW Police and

Letters to the Editor

Plans to redesign ‘offensive’ unit/corps badges – Letter to the Editor

03/08/202103/08/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1936 Views 0 Comments By Spent Cartridge

I was just wondering if there were plans to redesign any Army unit or corp badges in a logical escalation of the ‘death iconography’ ban?

Members of Overwatch Battle Group–West get ready to participate in an ANZAC Day Dawn Service at Talil, Iraq, 2008. Photo by Brian Hartigan.

Letters to the Editor

Regarding a National Day for Veterans of MEAO

02/08/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1434 Views 1 Comment

Good afternoon Brian, As you are no doubt aware I am a former ADF member having retired compulsorily in February

Corporal James Cunningham and Corporal Karl Fabreschi (kneeling) clear the range of 'enemy' activity during the combat shooting skills training activity at Majura training area outside Canberra. Photo by Corporal Nunu Campos.

Thought provoking

A Good War?

01/08/202101/08/2021 Michael McNamara 2024 Views 0 Comments By Michael McNamara

I am that most embarrassing phenomena, an Australian Infantryman who didn’t see active service. I was inculcated at 17, but nothing happened.

Representing the families of crew members of Catalina A24-50 at the Cairns memorial service are Greg Oliver, left, with Deanne Lawrence and Melville Lawson. Story by Wing Commander Mary Anne Whiting. Photo by Warrant Officer Ian Gosper.

History News Royal Australian Air Force Veterans

Catalina crew remembered

31/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1879 Views 0 Comments

On July 18, members of Air Force’s History and Heritage Brach Historic Unrecovered War Casualties Directorate conducted a memorial service

Flying Officer Michael Clifton, a maritime patrol and response officer from No. 11 Squadron, on board a P-8A Poseidon aircraft at RAAF Base Townsville during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Flight Lieutenant Chloe Stevenson. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke,

ADF People History

Hunting submarines unites father and son

28/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1916 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

Some families go fishing together, but one father-and-son duo hunt submarines. CAPTION: Flying Officer Michael Clifton, a maritime patrol and

Army Privates Kate Larby and Maddison Lillie, and Victorian Department of Health Authorised Officer Daniel Green on patrol as part of a COVID-19 Household Engagement Program to support the Victorian State government’s response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Photo by Private Michael Currie.

ADF Health and Wellbeing News Science & Technology

Scientists assess reactions to COVID-19

23/07/202125/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1979 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

As Australia contends with varying degrees of lockdown to manage the spread of COVID-19, Defence scientists are developing tools to

Commanding Officer Navy Headquarters – South Australia Commander Alastair Cooper with the granddaughters of Thomas Todd, Debra Filippona, left, and Michelle Bitmead at the memorial service. Story by Leading Seaman Jonathan Rendell.

History News Royal Australian Navy

Sailors killed in WWII mine accident remembered

23/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1751 Views 0 Comments

Two men believed to have been the first service personnel killed on Australian soil as a result of enemy action

Former commanders and No. 32 Squadron members celebrated the 32nd birthday of the squadron's re-formation at RAAF Base East Sale. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell. Photo by Petty Officer Rick Prideaux.

History News Royal Australian Air Force Veterans

Veterans celebrate 32 Squadron’s birthday

23/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1546 Views 0 Comments

No. 32 Squadron celebrated the 32nd birthday of its re-formation on July 1 by honouring its last remaining World War

Tall Tale or True

You want to be a Grenadier, cira 1737

18/07/2021 Rod Gallagher 1001 Views 0 Comments

So you want to be a Grenadier in British Army in 1737, and wear a red coat. So, on the

Members of the Defence Force School of Signals - Maritime Wing march through the streets of HMAS Cerberus during celebrations to mark 100 years of communications training. Story by Leading Seaman Peta Binns. Photo by Petty Officer James Whittle.

History News Royal Australian Navy

Signals school marks milestone

16/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2396 Views 0 Comments

The Defence Force School of Signals – Maritime Communication Information Systems Wing (DFSS-MCISW) marked 100 years of communications training at