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Free veteran and families golf day in Nowra

17/05/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 149 Views 0 Comments Invictus Australia

Invictus Australia invites serving and ex-serving Defence members and their families to participate in a free golf event on the

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The foyer of the Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour.
Australian News Veterans 

National Maritime Museum recruiting veteran volunteers

12/05/202212/05/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 346 Views 0 Comments

The Australian National Maritime Museum, in conjunction with long-term partner Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) yesterday launched an expansion of the

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Participants in the first Veterans Surfing Program, which was launched at Gerroa, NSW, on 10 February 2021. Story and photo courtesy Robert Crawford, South Coast Register.
News Veterans 

Lockheed Martin sponsors Keith Payne VC Veterans Benefit Group

10/05/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 427 Views 0 Comments

The Keith Payne VC Veterans Benefit Group and Lockheed Martin Australia have launched a three-year veterans’ sponsorship to support the

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The medals of No. 252 Private Thomas Lowe, of Mitiamo, Victoria, in front of the 8th Light Horse Regiment panel at the Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli, on Anzac Day. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.
ADF People History Veterans 

Medals taken to battlefield in family tribute

28/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 323 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, Gallipoli, Lone Pine, Turkey, WWI

Anzac Day was particularly significant for Petty Officer Geri Martin as the medals of her great-grandfather were taken to the

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Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force personnel stand by the cenotaph after the Anzac Day commemorations in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Story and photo by Captain Edward Pym.
Australian Army Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans 

How Anzac Day was commemorated in the Middle East

28/04/202228/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 339 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, Middle East

Following a two-year hiatus because of COVID-19 restrictions, Anzac Day was commemorated in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on April

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CONTACT Editor Brian Hartigan participates in the Veteran Surf Project, reported on WIN News Illawarra.
Australian News Veterans Videos 

Your editor made the news last night

28/04/202227/04/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 499 Views 2 Comments

CONTACT Editor Brian Hartigan – and friends – were featured on WIN News Illawarra 5.30 Local News on 27 April

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Crowds line the strreet to see the ANZAC Day march in Camden, NSW. Photo by Leading Seaman David Cox.
ADF News Veterans Videos 

Defence supports post-pandemic ANZAC-Day events at home and abroad

25/04/202226/04/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 544 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022

On Anzac Day, we remember not only the Australian & New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) soldiers who died on 25

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Soldiers from 1st Intelligence Battalion remove a large tree trunk as part of Legacy’s Backyard Assist program in Brisbane. Story by Captain Evita Ryan.
Australian Army News Veterans 

Soldiers happy to get hands dirty for Legacy widow

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 396 Views 0 Comments 1st Intelligence Battalion, Legacy

While 96-year-old Legacy widow Gwenyth (Gwen) Davis looked on from her front porch, 1st Intelligence Battalion soldiers donned their gloves, grabbed the

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Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitors enter the stadium during the Invictus Games 2020 closing ceremony at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Tina Langridge . Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.
ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans 

Invictus closing ceremony caps incredible week

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 390 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

Seven days of unforgettable competition and camaraderie concluded with a stunning closing ceremony celebrating the 500 wounded, injured and sick

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Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitors joined Team Ukraine personnel at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Tina Langridge. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.
ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans 

Team Australia stands with Ukraine

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 460 Views 3 Comments Invictus Games 2022, Ukraine

The moving cries of ‘Slava Ukraini’ and ‘Heroiam Slava’ have echoed around Zuiderpark, the home of Invictus Games The Hague

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Proud father of Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitor and Royal Australian Navy sailor Leading Seaman Chris Reck, Bob Reck holds up a patch supporting Ukraine at Invictus Games Park in The Hague. Story and photo by Tina Langridge.
ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans 

Bob’s treasured gift

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 127 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022, Ukraine

Bob Reck will return home to Cairns with many special memories from Invictus Games The Hague 2020. CAPTION: Proud father

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nvictus Games 2020 Team Australia competitor Stephen French takes a shot during the Wheelchair Basketball match against the United Kingdom at Invictus Games Park in The Hague. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt.
ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans 

Invictus Games: Day seven – 22 April 2022

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 127 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

The final day of Invictus Games The Hague 2020 competition will see Australia’s 12-strong cycling crew contest both the time

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Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitor Gabriel Ramon celebrates a successful lift during the men’s heavyweight powerlifting event at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.
ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans Videos 

Powerful end to penultimate day at Invictus Games

23/04/202223/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 184 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

Bars were loaded as 11 Team Australia powerhouses battled it out on the bench at Sportcampus at Zuiderpark. CAPTION: Australian

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Rosalie Primary School Year 6 students laying a memorial wreath at their Dawn Service at the State War Memorial in Kings Park Perth WA. Story by Bourke . Photo - Video clip.
Australian Army Lest We Forget News Veterans Videos 

Perth students commemorate Anzac Day…slightly early

22/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 237 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022

Students from Rosalie Primary School’s Year 6 class in Perth held their own, slightly early, Dawn Service on Wednesday, 6

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ANZAC Day 2020 in Kiama Downs NSW. Photo by Brian Hartigan.
Australian News Veterans 

RSL LifeCare poll finds strong support for ANZAC Day

22/04/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 382 Views 0 Comments

RSL LifeCare is encouraging Australians to remember and support veterans on Anzac Day – and every day. FILE PHOTO: ANZAC

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Team Australia is cheered on by family and friends during the swimming events held at the Zwembad het Hofbad pool in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.
ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans 

Invictus Games: Day six – 21 April 2022

22/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 233 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

The powerlifting event kicks off at the Invictus Games 2022 on April 21, with 11 members of Team Australia taking

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Invictus Games 2020 Team Australia competitor Braedon Griffiths attacks the try line during a wheelchair rugby pool match against Canada at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.
ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans Videos 

Invictus motivates rehab

22/04/202223/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 275 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

Just three years ago, James Saville was bed-bound, but the Invictus Games 2022 provided motivation in his rehabilitation. CAPTION: Invictus

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Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitors Emilea Mysko, left, Taryn Barbara, Sarah Petchell and Emma Murfet ready for the opening ceremony. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.
ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans 

Invictus Games: Day five – 20 April 2022

20/04/202220/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 246 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

Team Australia’s 26-strong indoor rowing squad is set for a fierce day of adaptive racing on August 20, which is

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Invictus Games 2020 Team Australia competitor Chris O'Brien celebrates after placing first in the men’s ISE 50m backstroke event held at the Zwembad het Hofbad pool in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.
ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans Videos 

Invictus Games: Diving in aids mental health

20/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 304 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

Returning to the pool during day four of the Invictus Games The Hague 2020 was a particularly poignant moment for

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Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitor Gabriel Ramon takes part in an athletics event at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.
ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans Videos 

Just competing was a victory, says Invictus Games medallist

20/04/202221/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 300 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

Gabriel Ramon is still struggling to come to terms with the fact that he will be returning home with an

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