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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.

Survival school honours POW

03/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2415 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 2743 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 2435 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 1950 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 2030 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 1527 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 2133 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 1967 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 2005 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 2085 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 1843 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 1626 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 1052 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 2526 Views 0 Comments

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

Youngest Aviator Aircraftwoman Jasmine Turner, from RAAF Security and Fire School, and Senior ADF Officer RAAF Base Amberley Group Captain Iain Carty at the reception in Queensland. Story by Squadron Leader Tina Turner. Photo by Corporal Nicci Freeman.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF Base Amberley turns 81

13/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1771 Views 0 Comments

RAAF Base Amberley marked its 81st birthday and Air Force’s centenary with a civic reception on June 17 at the

The No. 100 Squadron English Electric Canberra bomber TT heritage aircraft takes off on its maiden flight following restoration at the Temora Aviation Museum. Story by Flight Lieutenant Aaron CollierFlight Lieutenant Aaron Collier.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Canberra bomber soars again

13/07/202113/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3881 Views 0 Comments

A roar broke the silence as the No. 100 Squadron Temora historic flight Canberra bomber taxied to the threshold on

Commander of the 8th/7th Battalion, Royal Victoria Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Shaun Richards shows Wathaurong man Barry Gilson the Wathaurong Glass shield at the battalion’s headquarters. Story by Captain Kristen Daisy Cleland. Photo by Private Michael Currie.

Australian Army History News Veterans

Shield honours Indigenous service

13/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2330 Views 0 Comments

A shield has been installed at Ranger Barracks near Ballarat, Victoria, to honour the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island men and

Commodore Jim Dickson (retd) unveils the sign for the new road named in his honour at HMAS Cerberus, joined by members of his family and senior Cerberus personnel. Story by Lieutenant Commander Helen Ward. Photo by Petty Officer James Whittle.

ADF People History Veterans

Road names provide link to the past

13/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1331 Views 0 Comments

Commodore Jim Dickson (retd) recently returned to HMAS Cerberus, Victoria, to unveil the sign for a new street named after

Dr Victor Leonard in later life during a television interview. Story by Tom Lewis.

ADF People History Veterans

Armidale’s last survivor disembarks

09/07/202118/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1818 Views 0 Comments

Victor ‘Ray’ Leonard, the last survivor of the corvette HMAS Armidale I, sunk in action in 1942, has died in

Australian Army medics with the 2nd General Health Battalion, stationed at Gallipoli Barracks in Enoggera, Queensland, simulate injury assessment and resuscitation procedures on a mass casualty exercise during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019 at Williamson Airfield, Shoalwater. Photo by US Marine Corps Lance Corporal Kealii De Los Santos.

Letters to the Editor Veterans

IF IT AINT ON RECORD IN YOUR DOCS IT NEVER HAPPENED

08/07/202108/07/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1728 Views 2 Comments

DVA has come up for a lot of flack over the years and as with any public service outfit, some is warranted and some is not.