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Colonel Anthony Cattai, left, hands over the 13th Brigade pennant to Commander 2nd (Australian) Division Major General Matthew Burr during the 13th Brigade transfer-of-authority parade at Irwin Barracks. Story by Major Dean Benson.

New commander impressed with his brigade

25/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 945 Views 0 Comments 13th Brigade, Irwin Barracks

When Brigadier Damian Bushell arrived at 13th Brigade ready to take command, he found a brigade immensely proud of its

Sergeant Paul Dennis, left, and Lieutenant Jack Macklan talk to Lismore resident Chris McNamara near the flooded Wilsons River during a joint patrol to monitor floodwaters as part of Operation Topical Cyclone Alfred Assist. Story by Lieutenant Emily Tinker. Photos: byWarrant Officer Class 2 Raymond Vance.

Local knowledge vital in assisting community

21/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 858 Views 0 Comments 41st Battalion Royal New South Wales Regiment, 8/9 RAR, Army Reserve, Operation Tropical Cyclone Alfred Assist

Showing how quickly the ADF can mobilise when needed, the Lismore-based 41st Battalion, the Royal New South Wales Regiment (41

The new ADF bible, supplied by the Bible Society Australia, at the launch ceremony at Russell Offices in Canberra. Story and photos by Corporal Michael Rogers.

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A new source of light for the ADF

19/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1371 Views 0 Comments Chaplains, WWI

Two large shells exploded near Lance Corporal Phillip Davies while he was digging in telephone cables at Messines Ridge during

From left, Rear Admiral Letitia Van Stralen, Seaman Deborah Kwon, Private Danielle Collier and Brigadier Jason Groat cut the cakes to celebrate the 124th birthday of Navy and Army.

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Services ring in birthdays at carillon

18/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1279 Views 0 Comments

Military Personnel Division celebrated the 124th birthday of Navy and Army at the National Carillon in Canberra last week. CAPTION: From

MakerSpace site supervisor Daniel Deleur shows Craftsmen Edward Viney and Dylan Mountain things people have made, during a site induction at the MakerSpace on Robertson Barracks. Story and photos by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree.

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MakerSpace solves big problems with clever ideas

18/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1505 Views 1 Comment 3d Printer, MakerSpace, Robertson Barracks

Tucked away on Robertson Barracks lies a workshop that hums with creativity, problem-solving and quiet ingenuity. CAPTION: MakerSpace site supervisor Daniel

An Army staff cadet from the RMC - Duntroon during Exercise Shaggy Ridge at Majura Training Area, ACT. Story by Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photo by Corporal Andrew Sleeman.

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Exercise pushes staff cadets’ limits

18/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2141 Views 0 Comments Army Cadets, Exercise Shaggy Ridge, Royal Military College-Duntroon (RMC-D)

Restricted food, sleep and limited feedback are what staff cadets from Royal Military College – Duntroon (RMC-D) experienced on Exercise

1st Armoured Regiment conduct manoeuvre training on an M1A1 Abrams tanks in Puslatpur, Indonesia, during Exercise Super Garuda Shield 2023. Photo by Sergeant Jarrod McAneney.

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The Bond Formed by Tank Crews

16/03/2025 Bruce Cameron 1914 Views 3 Comments 1st Armoured Regiment

Admiral Johnston, the Chief of the Defence Force (CDF), graduated as a naval officer in 1982. His career has involved

Australian Army officer Lieutenant Andrew Hvejsel, from 6 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, talks with Queensland State Emergency Service officers about assisting Hervey Bay residents in the wake of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photo by Private Gabriel Argent.

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Flood clean-up reaffirms Defence ties

14/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1304 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion RAR, Operation Tropical Cyclone Alfred Assist

The community of Hervey Bay has strong Defence connections. CAPTION: Australian Army officer Lieutenant Andrew Hvejsel, from 6 Battalion, Royal Australian

Australian Army soldiers from 7th Combat Brigade conduct preparations at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane as part of final preparations for Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

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Support for Ex Tropical Cyclone Alfred

14/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1367 Views 0 Comments Operation Tropical Cyclone Alfred Assist

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is working closely with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), emergency authorities in Queensland and

Members of 6 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment meet Commander 11 Brigade, Brigadier Richard Peace, at Redlands City Council Local Government Area while supporting the local community affected by Ex Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Story by Captain Cath Batch. Photo by Ed Cousins.

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Troops waded in to help after cyclone

14/03/202527/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 819 Views 0 Comments 6 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Operation Tropical Cyclone Alfred Assist

Soldiers from 6 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment and 11 Brigade deployed across south-east Queensland with high-clearance vehicles to support the response