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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50th anniversary of Rifle Company Butterworth
Australia and Malaysia’s relationship reached a new milestone with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Rifle Company Butterworth.
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New Regional Force Surveillance Group training centre opened
Defence capability and indigenous development were boosted in NT with the opening of Army’s newest training and education centre in Darwin.
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Tankies park Abrams in infantry CO’s parking spot
CO 6RAR Lieutenant Colonel Simon Croft was pleasantly surprised to see an M1A1 Abrams Tank occupying his parking space on Gallipoli Barracks.
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Chief of Army’s message to troops after IGADF Afghanistan Inquiry
I never imagined I would be leading our Army through one of its toughest challenges, when I joined 38 years ago. But here we are — together.
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Chief of Army in Perth as IGADF report lands
Statement from the Chief of Army Lieutenant General Rick Burr on actions following the IGADF Afghanistan Inquiry findings
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IGADF Afghanistan Inquiry Report – available now
A redacted version of the Inspector General of the ADF’s Afghanistan Inquiry Report was publicly released today – available here.
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Minister for Vet Affairs/Defence Personnel on IGADF Inquiry
An official statement on the IGADF Inquiry Report by Darren Chester, Minister for Defence Personnel and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs.
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IGADF Afghanistan Inquiry Report press conference
General Angus Campbell faced the media today, speaking on the contents of the IGADF Afghanistan Inquiry’s report, and answering questions.
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Magnificent addition to Gallipoli Barracks watering hole
Gallipoli Barracks now features a magnificant mural in tribute to the history of 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry).
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PM announces new Afghanistan Inquiry investigative body
PM Morrison announces new investigative body to examine the Inspector General of the Australian Defence Force Afghanistan Inquiry findings.
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Five more WWI soldiers identified
On the eve of Remembrance Day 2020, the final resting place of five previously unidentified Australian soldiers who served and
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RAR Special Feature – Steady boots on the ground
As the flag comes down on RAR’s role in Afghanistan, Private Jacob Joseph takes a look at its role over the past 75 years for ARMY Newspaper.
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Adaptable facilities being built for new fighting vehicles
Aurecon and AECOM are building innovative adaptable facilities for the Army’s armoured fighting vehicle fleet in Victoria, Queensland and SA.
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Sikorsky endorsed as aircraft maintenance training organisation
Sikorsky Australia has been approved as an official aircraft-maintenance training organisation by the Defence Aviation Safety Authority.
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Staff cadet invents chemical-threat Canary Sensor
Army Staff Cadet Oscar Fowler has developed a prototype ‘Canary Sensor’ to detect harmful gases, with potential military and civilian uses.
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Army helicopters practice Navy deck landings
Three different Army helicopter types have trained to land on the deck of HMAS Adelaide in time for potential natural-disaster relief ops.
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Orion makes last epic journey at Edinburgh
In recognition of 50 years service, a decommissioned AP-3C Orion now takes pride of place at the RAAF Base Edinburgh front gate.
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Army major pens deathbed letter to younger self
Major Ruth Hunt, dying from breast cancer, penned an emotional letter to her younger self to reminder others what’s important in life.
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Officers on gap year with a difference
COVID-19 this year stopped highschool graduates heading overseas on a year off, so two young men benefited from an ADF Gap Year instead.
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