Aussie team headed to Warrior Games 2019
A team of 24 competitors from the Australian Defence Force and Veteran Sport Australia (VSA) will compete at the 2019
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Veterans
Major General Greg Melick elected RSL National President
The RSL has a new national president – Major General Greg Melick. John King, President of the ACT Branch of the
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Cosgrove’s last stand – Trooping the Queen’s Colour
. A ceremonial “Trooping of the Queen’s Colour” was conducted by the Corps of Staff Cadets of the Royal Military
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1st Armoured Regiment mark Battle of Binh Ba 50th Anniversary
. To commemorate the Battle of Binh Ba, current troop leaders, tank crewman and RAEME personnel from B Squadron, 1st
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The Younger Heroes reconnecting kids with serving/veteran parents
Recognising that service personnel and veterans often miss a lot of quality time with their loved ones – especially with
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Battle of Binh Ba 50th Anniversary Service
. Veterans of the Battle of Binh Ba and members of the community will gather at the Australian Vietnam Forces
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ADF praised on Indigenous-employment record during Reconciliation Week
Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel Darren Chester says the Australian Defence Force is continuing to improve its record as
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International UN Peacekeepers Day
Today is International Day of United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers and we are encouraged to recognise those personnel who have contributed
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Malaya at War conference and war-sites tour
This year in August, the War History Institute is organising the first Military History Conference in Asia that commemorates the
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NZ Vietnam Vets fly same Herc that took them to war, to 50th reunion
New Zealand Army veterans took a trip down memory lane today when they flew to Christchurch on the same Royal
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15 Kiwis receive Australian Unit Citation for Gallantry
Fifteen veterans who supported Australian troops in the Vietnam War have been the first soldiers from a New Zealand military
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2019 Federal Budget – Veterans
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester has released the following summation of the 2019-20 Federal Budget and how it affects
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Two re-appointments to AWM Council
Former Australian Defence Force members Sharon Bown and Daniel Keighran VC have both been re-appointed to the Council of the
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Kiwis to get Aussie Unit Citation for Gallantry
New Zealand soldiers who were part of an Australian Task Force deployed in Vietnam are to receive recognition for their
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Trial of computer-based attention reset program pre discharge
Computer-based tasks will form the basis of a trial program to assist Australian Defence Force personnel as they transition from
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New Remembrance Bridge opened in Hobart
Hobart locals and visitors will have easier and safer access to the commemorative precinct in the city with the opening
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New web site to help transition from military service
A new website designed to make it easier for Australian Defence Force members to transition to civilian work has been published. FILE
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New search fails to find HMAS Vampire
Two Royal Australian Navy ships have finished an intensive underwater search for World War II destroyer HMAS Vampire I, without
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Another seven Australian soldiers identified from the Battle of Fromelles
Seven Australian soldiers who fought and died in the World War One attack at Fromelles in France between 19 and 21 July 1916 have been formally identified by the Fromelles Identification Board.
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Independent Inquiry into DFRDB commutation
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester today announced an independent inquiry to examine the information provided by scheme administrators and
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