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Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove accepts three cheers for Her Majesty the Queen during his final military parade before retiring – the annual Trooping of the Queen's Colour – at the Royal Military College - Duntroon. Photo by Leading Seaman Craig Walton.
Australian Australian Army News Veterans 

Cosgrove’s last stand – Trooping the Queen’s Colour

09/06/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4356 Views 0 Comments

. A ceremonial “Trooping of the Queen’s Colour” was conducted  by the Corps of Staff Cadets of the Royal Military

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Able Seaman Justin Springer and Leading Seaman Daniel Colliver remove sacks containing suspected narcotics from a dhow's hold in the Middle East. Photo by Leading Seaman Bradley Darvill.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy 

HMAS Ballarat nabs more drugs – Defence suddenly coy about specifics

08/06/201913/06/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3363 Views 0 Comments

. Royal Australian Navy Frigate HMAS Ballarat has seized another four illicit drug shipments in three days while deployed to

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Members of 1st Armoured Regiment observe a presentation on the Battle of Binh Ba, presented by B Squadron soldiers. 1st Armoured Regiment photo.
Australian Australian Army News Veterans 

1st Armoured Regiment mark Battle of Binh Ba 50th Anniversary

07/06/201927/06/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5067 Views 2 Comments

To commemorate the Battle of Binh Ba, current troop leaders, tank crewman and RAEME personnel from B Squadron, 1st Armoured

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Australian Army riflemen from the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, conduct a simulated assault with United States Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey support at Shoalwater Bay Training Area. Photo by Corporal Tristan Kennedy.
ADF Asia Australian Australian Army MRF-D News USA Videos 

Southern Jackaroo wraps up tri-lateral exercise

07/06/201902/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4321 Views 0 Comments

A two-week military field exercise has been completed this week, with more than 700 Australian Defence Force, United States Marine

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A Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport lands at the main air operating base in the Middle East Region. Photo by Tech Sergeant Jocelyn A Ford.
Australian Middle East News Operations Royal Australian Air Force 

Aussie KC-30A back on Middle East operations

07/06/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2632 Views 0 Comments

. An Australian KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft has recommenced operations in the Middle East. CAPTION: A Royal Australian Air

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Royal Military College Corps of Staff Cadets and the Colour Party giving a Royal Salute during the annual Queen's Birthday Parade at Rond Terrace, Canberra. Photo by Grace Costa Banson.
ADF Australian News 

GG Cosgrove’s last military parade

06/06/201906/06/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4128 Views 0 Comments

. General Sir Peter Cosgrove, Governor-General of Australia will preside over the Queen’s Birthday Parade for the ‘Trooping of the Queen’s

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Australian News Royal Australian Air Force 

Dates for Avalon 2021 announced

06/06/201906/06/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3064 Views 0 Comments

. The dates for the Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition has officially been set for 23 to 28

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Centurion tanks from 1st Armoured Regiment, and armoured personnel carriers from B Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, move along the main road of Binh Ba village. Over three days, armour and infantry dislodged a strong North Vietnamese Army group that had entered the village, for the loss of one Australian killed in action. AWM BEL/69/0389/VN. Binh Ba.
Australian Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Veterans 

Battle of Binh Ba 50th Anniversary Service

06/06/201905/06/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4279 Views 0 Comments

. Veterans of the Battle of Binh Ba and members of the community will gather at the Australian Vietnam Forces

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An Australian Army M1A1 Abrams fires in bushland at Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland.
Australian Australian Army News Videos 

Exercise Diamond Sprint 2019

05/06/201905/06/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2824 Views 0 Comments

. On 31 May 2019, 7th Brigade conducted its culminating live-fire combined-arms training, which saw brigade units work together using

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Senator Linda Reynolds. Photo by David McClenaghan.
Australian News 

Transcript – Aust MinDef address to Shangri-La Dialogue 2019

02/06/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2764 Views 0 Comments

Transcript SENATOR THE HON LINDA REYNOLDS CSC MINISTER FOR DEFENCE Shangri-La Dialogue 2019  Remarks   FILE PHOTO (2015): Senator Linda

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General Sir Peter Cosgrove, Governor General of Australia presents new Colours to 5RAR in Darwin, watched by Major General Mark Kelly, Colonel Commandant of The Royal Australian Regiment.
Australian Australian Army News 

5RAR presented new Colours by Governor General

02/06/201910/06/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4333 Views 7 Comments

Yesterday the Top End community witnessed a rare event – the consecration, dedication and presentation of new Colours for the

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Japanese and Australian soldiers fire artillery in Shoalwater Bay Training Area. Photo by Corporal Tristan Kennedy.
Australian Australian Army MRF-D News Pacific Videos 

Japan fires artillery on Australian soil

01/06/201902/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4922 Views 0 Comments

Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) personnel have successfully fired two FH-70 howitzers out to 25 kilometres while in Australia.

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An 8/9RAR soldier participates in urban operations training with Philippine soldiers at Shoalwater Bay. Photo by Corporal Kennedy of Charlie Company, 8/9RAR.
Australian Australian Army MRF-D News 

7 Brigade busy at Shoalwater Bay

01/06/201902/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3705 Views 0 Comments

Brisbane-based 7 Brigade has been busy at Shoalwater Bay recently, with a range of exercises designed to keep skills honed

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United Nations Secretary General António Guterres views islands of Tuvalu from the ramp of a No. 35 Squadron C-27J Spartan. Story and photo by Eamon Hamilton.
Australian News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force 

UN Secretary-General gets Spartan tour of Pacific isles

31/05/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2416 Views 0 Comments

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, and other dignitaries, toured the South-West Pacific with the assistance of the Royal Australian

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Royal Australian Navy guided-missile frigate HMAS Melbourne launches an SM2 missile while holding formation with Republic of Korea Navy guided-missile destroyer ROKS Wang Geon and Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force destroyer JS Ariake during a live-fire demonstration as part of Pacific Vanguard. Photo by MC2 Taylor DiMartino.
Australian News Overseas Rest of World Royal Australian Navy 

First Exercise Pacific Vanguard a success

31/05/201901/06/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3471 Views 0 Comments

The first iteration of Exercise Pacific Vanguard was successfully held off the coast of Guam over the period 22 to

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North West Mobile Force soldier Private Corinthian Noketta from the Wallman Community in Turkey Creek radios information to command elements during a patrol activity on Operation Resolute on Groote Eylandt in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Photo by Gunner Shannon Joyce. 24 year-old Private Corinthian joined NORFORCE in 2001 and works as a signaller and coax man on water patrols. Private Corinthian is a Community Dole Project (CDP) participant at home, but wants to get training as a ranger to do more for his land. When Private Corinthian returns from patrol, the first thing he plans to do is roll out his 1980 Falcon Fairmont for a cruise around Katherine. Private Corinthian plays Australian Rules Football for Klarno.
ADF Australian News Veterans 

ADF praised on Indigenous-employment record during Reconciliation Week

31/05/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3090 Views 0 Comments

Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel Darren Chester says the Australian Defence Force is continuing to improve its record as

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HMAS Ballarat's boarding party conduct a boarding of a suspicious dhow. Photo by Leading Seaman Bradley Darvill.
Australian Middle East News Operations Royal Australian Navy 

Ballarat busts past $billion$ milestone

30/05/201930/05/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2782 Views 1 Comment

The crew of HMAS Ballarat has stopped illegal narcotics in excess of AUD$1 billion* from funding terrorism and other illegal

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A dedication ceremony for the Australian Peacekeeping Memorial on Anzac Parade, Canberra. Photo by Jay Cronan.
ADF Australian News Veterans 

International UN Peacekeepers Day

29/05/201929/05/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2397 Views 0 Comments

Today is International Day of United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers and we are encouraged to recognise those personnel who have contributed

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Lance Cpl. Sandoval-Pereyra, US Marine Corps, died after vehicle accident in Australia, 28 May 2019.
Australian MRF-D News USA 

US Marine dead after training accident at Mount Bundey

29/05/201902/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3403 Views 0 Comments

A 21-year-old United States Marine died yesterday from injuries received in a vehicle accident during training in Mount Bundy Training

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Shortfin Barracuda Block 1A wins Australian submarine competition.
Australian News Science & Technology 

New submarine acoustics research funded

28/05/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2794 Views 0 Comments

Defence has signed a three-year collaboration agreement with universities and industry to develop new acoustic materials that will make Australian

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