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Updated report records 1273 veteran suicides since 2001

30/09/202130/09/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3176 Views 0 Comments

The fourth annual report on suicide among permanent, reserve and ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Force has been released

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Minister’s reaction to veteran-suicide report 2021

30/09/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2967 Views 1 Comment

The Australian Government has received a report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) into the rate of

Air surveillance operators, from No. 1 Remote Sensor Unit, RAAF Base Edinburgh, make up the catafalque party for the Battle of Britain 2021 Commemoration held at Torrens Parade Ground, Adelaide. Story by Squadron Leader Bruce Chalmers. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

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Many remember ‘the few’

29/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1925 Views 0 Comments WWII

Eighty-one years since the “few” saved so many in the Battle of Britain, the famous World War II air battle

Bryan "Mick" McShane, right, shares some of his memories of the Air Force with Warrant Officer Russell Beck at the RAAF Base Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre. Story by Flying Officer Robert Hodgson. Photo by Corporal Jesse Kane.

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Former Nasho takes trip down memory lane

29/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1459 Views 0 Comments

A former National Servicemen took a trip down memory lane when he recently visited the Air Force base he was

Shirley Stone shows Aircraftwoman Cassandra Field her World War II training certificate during the presentation in Adelaide. Story by Squadron Leader Bruce Chalmers.

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Certificate evokes fond memories of WWII role

29/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1520 Views 0 Comments

Continuing to highlight Air Force achievements in 2021, the RAAF presented Shirley Stone, WWII WAAAF telegraphist, with an Air Force 2021

Air Commodore Ross Bender lays a sprig of rosemary at one of the grave sites during a commemoration ceremony at Mallala War Cemetery. Story by Group Captain Greg Weller. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

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WWII contributions of RAAF bases recognised

22/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2178 Views 0 Comments

Those who served during World War II at RAAF Base Mallala during World War II – and the community that

Headquarters Cyber and Electronic Warfare personnel Aircraftwoman Rebecca Hughes, Flight Lieutenant Jennifer Woodside and Leading Aircraftman Kuldeep Pegu collect fundraising money during Legacy Week at Defence Science and Technology Group, Edinburgh. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jennifer Woodside.

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Legacy fundraiser a success despite COVID

22/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1188 Views 0 Comments

Despite limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, RAAF Base Edinburgh was still able to raise much-needed funds for Legacy this

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New compensation and assistance for ADF firefighters

08/09/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2489 Views 0 Comments

As a part of the 2021–22 Budget, the Federal Government allocated $6 million in support of Australian Defence Force (ADF)

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RSL Employment Program supports defence families

07/09/202107/09/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2348 Views 1 Comment

The right support at the right time can transform challenging situations and brighten futures – according to RSL Employment.

Trevor, left, Allan and Wayne – three generations of Beales in the Army. Trevor and Wayne currently serve as reservists with the 8th/7th Battalion, Royal Victoria Regiment. Story by Captain Kristen Cleland.

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4 Brigade celebrates three generations on Fathers’s Day

07/09/202109/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1928 Views 0 Comments Fathers Day

Three generations of men from the same family have served with Victoria’s 4th Brigade, and this Father’s Day, the brigade

Len Kelly returns the medals of World war I veteran Lieutenant Norman Weynand to his family member Lynne Bennett at the 9th Battalion Museum at Gallipoli Barracks Brisbane. Story by Corporal Olivia Cameron.

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Family reunited with stolen WWI medals

02/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1883 Views 0 Comments

Former Army reservist Len Kelly has a fascination for all things World War I. CAPTION: Len Kelly returns the medals

Commanding Officer Combat Survival Training School Squadron Leader Simon Longley with historian Lynette Silver, who has researched the World War II Sandakan death marches. Story by Corporal Veronica O'Hara. Photo by Corporal Veronica O’Hara.

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Wartime tales of survival inspire

20/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1987 Views 0 Comments

Having listened to his grandfather’s wartime tales of survival as a child, Squadron Leader Simon Longley now leads the unit

The Vietnam Memorial in Canberra. Photo by Laura Larking.

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Vietnam Veterans’ Day 2021

18/08/202126/08/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2037 Views 0 Comments Vietnam Veterans’ Day

Wednesday the 18th August is Vietnam Veterans’ Day – an opportunity for our country to pause and remember the service

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Mental-health-care program expanded for White Card holders

10/08/202110/08/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2454 Views 0 Comments

Thousands of veterans with complex mental health needs will have access to a network of qualified GPs nationwide following a

World War II veteran Geoff Bydder with his Air Force 2021 commemorative memento. Story by Warrant Officer Bradley Parmenter.

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Air Force veteran a WAG

10/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1547 Views 0 Comments

As part of 2021 Air Force centenary commemorations, veterans who turn 100 this year are being acknowledged with a presentation

Squadron Officer Doris Carter, WAAAF, at her office desk at RAAF HQ, Victoria Barracks, in 1944. Story by Flying Officer Robert Hodgson. Photo: Australian War Memorial.

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Olympian achieved several firsts in life and in service

06/08/202113/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2179 Views 0 Comments

While several Olympians have worn the uniform of Australia’s air force, Doris Carter’s story is particularly inspirational. CAPTION: Squadron Officer

Alan Hastie with an Air Force 2021 Commemorative memento in celebration of his 100th birthday. Story by Evita Ryan. Photo by Corporal Brett Sheriff.

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Centenarian recalls his best flight

06/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1224 Views 0 Comments

He’s 100 years of age and has flown all around the world, but Air Force veteran Alan Hastie said the

Historian Lynette Silver visits the jungle training area of Air Force’s Combat Survival Training School with instructor Warrant Officer Shane Grist, left, and Commanding Officer Squadron Leader Simon Longley. Story and photo by Corporal Veronica O’Hara.

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Survival school honours POW

03/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2333 Views 0 Comments

For courage shown by the only RAAF prisoner of war (POW) who was on the infamous Sandakan death march 76

Representing the families of crew members of Catalina A24-50 at the Cairns memorial service are Greg Oliver, left, with Deanne Lawrence and Melville Lawson. Story by Wing Commander Mary Anne Whiting. Photo by Warrant Officer Ian Gosper.

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Catalina crew remembered

31/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1909 Views 0 Comments

On July 18, members of Air Force’s History and Heritage Brach Historic Unrecovered War Casualties Directorate conducted a memorial service

Former commanders and No. 32 Squadron members celebrated the 32nd birthday of the squadron's re-formation at RAAF Base East Sale. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell. Photo by Petty Officer Rick Prideaux.

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Veterans celebrate 32 Squadron’s birthday

23/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1573 Views 0 Comments

No. 32 Squadron celebrated the 32nd birthday of its re-formation on July 1 by honouring its last remaining World War