Royal Society for the Blind delivers first veteran psychiatric assistance dog
An SA veteran is the first to receive an assistance dog from one of two new providers under DVA’s Psychiatric Assistance Dog Program.
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Australian and Indonesian patrol boats on joint patrol
Royal Australian Navy and the Indonesian Armed Forces completed a coordinated maritime patrol to improve security along our maritime border.
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RAAF Hornet lands at AWM
RAAF F/A-18A Hornet A21-022 – with a distinguished 30-year history of service – has been welcomed into the Australian War Memorial collection.
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Two F-35s to fly over ADFA Sunday 6 December
Two RAAF F-35A Lightning II aircraft will conduct a flypast of the 2020 ADFA graduation parade in Canberra on Sunday 6 December.
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Research measured veteran reintegration to civilian life
Veterans have a greater chance of successfully transitioning into civilian life thanks to world-first research by the Gallipoli Medical Research
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Cape-class seaboat contract let
Sydney based company Britton Maritime Systems has been awarded a $9 million contract to build 12 Gemini seaboats for the
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Duntroon graduation 2020 style
Around 200 Staff Cadets, including 15 internationals, graduated as Army officers during a parade at the Royal Military College – Duntroon.
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Formal presentation of Sheean VC
Ordinary Seaman Edward ‘Teddy’ Sheean’s legendary bravery and sacrifice was formally honoured today with the Victoria Cross for Australia.
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Aust/US collab on hypersonic missiles
Australia has renewed a research partnership with the USA to develop hypersonic missiles for high-speed long-range strike capabilities.
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OPEN LETTER: Vietnam veterans on handling of IGADF report
We wish to record our disappointment and distress on how the allegations of atrocities in Afghanistan have been addressed by the PM and CDF.
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CDF ‘clarifies’ his plan re IGADF report recommendations
General Angus Campbell issued a statement that appears to backflip somewhat on implementing aspects of the IGADF Inquiry’s recommendations.
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Former RSM SOTG VI says “Stop the revocation of the MUC and the disbanding of 2 Squadron SASR”
It is time to act now to protect the reputation of the thousands of members of the multiple SOTG rotations who gave Meritorious service.
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$1million in ‘younger veteran’ grants now available
Improved community services and support for younger veterans and their families will be the focus of the latest round of
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Former SF major attacks CDF over unit citations
A retired commando hit out at his former boss, CDF General Campbell, today for his “most disgusting demonstration of senior leadership”.
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Chief of Army outlines ‘sacking’ process after war-crimes report
Statement from the Chief of Army Lieutenant General Rick Burr on administrative action in the wake of the IGADF Afghanistan Inquiry Report
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Defence adds one more COVID-19 case ‘overseas’
Defence added another confirmed case of COVID-19 to its total today – listed simply as occurring ‘overseas’.
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Minister’s vague pronouncement/veiled threat on submarine support
Minister Reynolds today issued a statement that vaguely alludes to a deferment or relocation of Collins-class submarine maintenance [?]
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Change of command in the Middle East
Major General Susan Coyle has transferred command of Australian Forces in the Middle East region to Rear Admiral Michael Rothwell.
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HMAS Arunta home from 5-month deployment
HMAS Arunta has returned to her homeport in Rockingham, Western Australia, following a successful five-month regional deployment.
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Mitsubishi announces fleet-discounts for ADF and veterans
Mitsubishi has announced an Armed Forces Discount program that offers national fleet pricing to ADF and veterans on any Mitsubishi vehicle.
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