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General J. van Fleet, General Officer, 8th US Army inspects members of the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), while bestowing the presidential citation in recognition of the unit's action at Kapyong, Korea. AWM 083857

70th Anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong

24/04/202123/04/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2159 Views 0 Comments Kapyong

This year, we mark the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong – an important battle of the oft-labelled ‘Forgotten War’ – the Korean War.

Leading Aircraftwoman Carley Dunn, left, Squadron Leader Del Gaudry, and Corporal Maddison Henry stand with Mrs Iris Terry during a formal presentation of a uniform at the Fairfield RSL. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Corporal Kylie Gibson.

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New uniform for Air Force veteran

23/04/202123/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2209 Views 0 Comments

A new uniform has been presented to 103-year-old Air Force veteran Iris Terry, which she will proudly wear on her

An evacuation raft built by the Royal Australian Navy Bridging Train is shown evacuating artillerymen with a field gun in January 1915. The rafts were towed by lighters during the evacuation from Gallipoli.

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Bridging Train carries precious cargo

23/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1213 Views 0 Comments

Although the Royal Australian Navy Bridging Train (RANBT) only existed for two years, the unit performed crucial work for the

Reginald ‘Rocky’ Anock at his home in Ridgehaven, South Australia. Mr Anock is a veteran of the Battle of Kapyong. Story and photo by Captain Carla Armenti.

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Veterans reflect on Battle of Kapyong

23/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2163 Views 0 Comments

Growing up in the eastern suburbs of Adelaide, schoolmates Reginald ‘Rocky’ Anock and Keith Thomas had an unexpected reunion wearing

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Soldiers returning to bushfire communities – thousands supporting ANZAC Day

23/04/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1546 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day

While many Australian soldiers will return home for Anzac Day, some will return to communities they served during Operation Bushfire Assist.

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Royal Commission Terms of Reference consultation now open

21/04/202121/04/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2296 Views 0 Comments Suicide Royal Commission

Interested stakeholders are encouraged to provide input for the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

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Themes for consultation on Terms of Reference for suicide Royal Commission

19/04/202121/04/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1651 Views 1 Comment Suicide Royal Commission

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs issued the following guide to the ‘themes for consultation’ on the same day the Prime

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Royal Commission into veteran suicide will go ahead

19/04/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3257 Views 3 Comments Dave Stafford Finney, Julie-Ann Finney, Suicide Royal Commission

Prime Minister Scott Morrison today announced a Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide will be established.

Members of Australia's Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare to fly into Oruzgan's Baluchi Valley and Chora regions in support of an MTF1 mission, in 2010. Photo by Lieutenant Aaron Oldaker.

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Defence Minister overturns Meritorious Unit Citation revocation

19/04/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 9374 Views 0 Comments

Minister for Defence has overruled the CDF’s threat to revoke Meritorious Unit Citations for SOTG in Afghanistan.

Norths Hockey Club players Jack Tucker and Australian Army Craftsman Peter Hamilton, of Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane, wearing the special Diggers Appreciation Day jerseys.

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Hockey team honours fallen soldiers – including former team mate Ashley Birt

15/04/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2798 Views 0 Comments

A Brisbane hockey club is honouring fallen Diggers – including one of its own former players – Ashley Birt – with a special ANZAC Day jersey.

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New employment assistance for recent veterans

29/03/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2247 Views 0 Comments

Veterans can access more one-on-one support to help them find employment through a new Support for Employment program launched today.

A Royal Australian Navy MRH-90 Taipan multirole helicopter from 808 Squadron, prepares to launch from HMAS Albatross in support of Operation NSW Flood Assist. Photo by LAC John Solomon.

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ADF search and rescue mission

25/03/202126/03/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3037 Views 0 Comments Operation NSW Flood Assist 21-1

A Royal Australian Navy MRH-90 helicopter evacuated nine stranded campers, including a nine year old boy and pet dog from NSW floods.

A motion calling on the overnment to establish a Royal Commission into veteran suicide passed the Lower House, 22 March 2021.

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Suicide Royal Commission motion passed in Parliament

22/03/202129/03/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2509 Views 0 Comments

A motion calling on the overnment to establish a Royal Commission into veteran suicide passed the Lower House, 22 March 2021.

Notice of Motion in Australian Senate calling for a Royal Commission into ADF and veteran suicide

Australian News Veterans

Senate votes for suicide Royal Commission

20/03/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2489 Views 2 Comments Dave Stafford Finney, Julie-Ann Finney

A motion calling on the government to establish a Royal Commission into veteran suicide passed through the Australian Senate on Thursday.

Ben Jones and his new psychiatric assistance dog Belle. Photo supplied.

Australian News Veterans

First psychiatric assistance dog trained by veterans for a veteran

02/03/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2002 Views 0 Comments

The first psychiatric assistance dog trained by veterans, for veterans, has moved home with her veteran handler in Canberra. CAPTION:

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

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ANZAC Day arrangements – what’s on, what isn’t

26/02/202126/02/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2303 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day

Anzac Day services overseas are cancelled again in 2021, while domestic services can go ahead in line with state and territory COVID rules.

Former Able Seaman Ronald Bergman, 94, (and inset) is presented a World War II 75th anniversary commemorative medallion by the Executive Officer HMAS Cerberus Commander Martin Holzberger during Mr Bergman’s visit to the base. Photo by Leading Seaman James McDougall.

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WWII veteran visits base where his service began

25/02/202127/02/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2288 Views 0 Comments

A World War II veteran has returned to the shore establishment where his career in the Royal Australian Navy began

Australian News Veterans

National Servicemen’s Day

14/02/202114/02/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3005 Views 0 Comments

Today, on National Servicemen’s Day, we honour those who have served our nation through compulsory military service.

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.

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Veterans love hitting the waves in new program

11/02/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1800 Views 0 Comments

STORY AND PHOTOS courtesy Robert Crawford, South Coast Register If the cheers, celebrations and high fives are anything to go by

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Anzac Day Schools’ Awards now open

08/02/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2192 Views 0 Comments

The 2021 Anzac Day Schools’ Awards are now open, encouraging students to learn about veteran service and Australian wartime history.