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Cyber warfare analyst Leading Aircraftman Netani Tukana and cyber warfare officer Squadron Leader James Haddy from No. 462 Squadron at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

Why Defence needs to think more like a startup

03/08/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1305 Views 0 Comments WithYouWithMe

By Mark Fortugno, WithYouWithMe This year has taught us that we cannot be complacent in funding our defence sectors—one need

Lest We Forget Thought provoking

Why are RSL clubs privately owned and no longer support veterans?

21/03/202321/03/2023 Andrew Brandon 1280 Views 4 Comments RSL

The above question – or questions – was asked by a CONTACT fan. But let’s break it down… Are RSL

Trooper Jakob West from Rifle Company Butterworth Rotation 137 fights through the final objective, covering arduous terrain through dense jungle. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. All photos by Bombardier Guy Sadler.

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Acrostic Fire & Movement

19/03/202319/03/2023 Mick Shave 2342 Views 1 Comment By Michael Shave

An Acrostic to do With Minor Tactics And some advice. Fighting needs a certain care, Its conduct ruled by those

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Brothers

02/01/202302/01/2023 Barry Zworestine 1341 Views 0 Comments By Barry Zworestine

Brothers Side by side They sat on the bench One fresh from war The other, weary and aged from

Converted Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles bound for Ukraine are loaded onto a C-17A Globemaster III aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Captain Mike Edwards. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

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ADF Equipment Reserve

25/05/202225/05/2022 Peter Rewko 1996 Views 0 Comments By Peter Rewko

I am a retired member of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), a history buff and a strong supporter of Australian

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Ukraine’s Department of Military Training turns 95

13/03/202213/03/2022 Gregory Jarosch 1306 Views 0 Comments

In solidarity with current Ukrainians fighting for their independence, following article is poignant. STORY BY: O.O. Tsarenok, reserve colonel, head

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.

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A Good War?

01/08/202101/08/2021 Michael McNamara 1243 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.

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Book Review – Semut by Christine Helliwell

30/06/2021 Rick Moor 1560 Views 0 Comments

One of the ongoing ironies of war is that it has been and remains a catalyst for great literature. Semut

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IT’S TIME FOR OUR ELECTED CAESAR TO ACT

26/05/202127/05/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2219 Views 0 Comments By George Mansford

Like many Australians, I have great empathy for COs, their officers and NCOs slowly being stripped of authority, smothered by Canberra.

Photo by Leading Aircraftman Aaron Curran

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Anti-ADF Sentiment – Echoes of The Past

12/04/2021 Luke Ross 2002 Views 4 Comments

We are entering a new era of defence bashing – society may be on a path that we have seen before that lead to negative impacts for defence.

Kay Danes with fellow speaker Alan Jones and her husband, former SAS Warrant Officer Kerry Danes. Photo supplied.

Health and Wellbeing Thought provoking

Stand tall for ADF PTS reform

06/01/202106/01/2021 Dr Kay Danes, OAM 1501 Views 0 Comments

The following is a keynote address given by Dr Kay Danes at the launch of a ‘Stand Tall for PTS’

A RAAF P-8A Poseidon supports sea trials for NUSHIP (now HMAS) Hobart in the Gulf St Vincent off the coast of Adelaide. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

Royal Australian Air Force Thought provoking Videos

What we don’t know about P-8A Poseidon is somehow comforting

06/01/202106/01/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3070 Views 1 Comment

The government recently announced that it was buying two extra P-8A Poseidon long-range, armed, maritime search, reconnaissance (and attack) aircraft

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War crimes and the sanctity of the rule of law – PART II

17/12/202014/12/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1989 Views 0 Comments IGADF Afghanistan Inquiry

Part II of a two-part essay titled War crimes and the sanctity of the rule of law – the trial of

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War crimes and the sanctity of the rule of law – PART I

14/12/202017/12/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2241 Views 0 Comments IGADF Afghanistan Inquiry

Hereafter follows Part I of a two-part essay titled War crimes and the sanctity of the rule of law – the

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OPINION: PM complicit in attack on the ‘meritorious many’

08/12/202012/12/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6815 Views 10 Comments IGADF Afghanistan Inquiry

I am not an alarmist by nature; but I am a proud Australian veteran with 16 years of service including

Australian Australian Army News Thought provoking Veterans

Former RSM SOTG VI says “Stop the revocation of the MUC and the disbanding of 2 Squadron SASR”

30/11/202030/11/2020 Kerry Danes 3657 Views 0 Comments IGADF Afghanistan Inquiry

It is time to act now to protect the reputation of the thousands of members of the multiple SOTG rotations who gave Meritorious service.

Dark days for SASR after IGADF Afghanistan report.

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OPINION: Andrew Hastie MP/ex-SAS – on Brereton Inquiry

24/11/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 11445 Views 7 Comments IGADF Afghanistan Inquiry

That’s why I support the Brereton Inquiry: I love my country and want to protect it from those who would harm us – from without and within.

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OPINION PIECE – John Bale on IGADF Afghanistan Inquiry

13/11/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3365 Views 5 Comments IGADF Afghanistan Inquiry

I fear for the legacy the IGADF war-crimes report may leave for the thousands who served in Afghanistan. What will our nation think of us?

Australian Army Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles from Darwin-based 1st Brigade drive along the Great Northern Highway during Exercise Northern Shield 2016. Photo by Corporal David Said.

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Tiny ADF footprint in Western Australia – The Need for a Second Army

26/10/202026/10/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5587 Views 10 Comments Peter Billington

A thought-provoking piece on “Tiny ADF footprint in Western Australia – The Need for a Second Army” – invites debate.

Royal Australian Navy sailor Leading Seaman Cameron Campbell supervises Able Seaman Matthew Gates in a welding task. Photo by Petty Officer James Whittle, digitally enhanced by CONTACT (adding extra weld sparkles).

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Army Cadet Apprentice System – A PAPER

13/10/202013/10/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1978 Views 1 Comment Peter Billington

This paper is written around two key things – solid character and apprenticeship training – and focuses on building and construction in WA.

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