RAAF 100 Squadron re-formed
Ahead of centenary commemorations of the Royal Australian Air Force, No. 100 Squadron will be re-formed as the Air Force
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Veterans
Two new appointees to the AWM Council
Rhondda Vanzella and Glenn Keys have joined the Council of the Australian War Memorial, filling the vacant positions previously held
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Captain Sir Tom Moore – 1920-2021 – RIP
Britain’s beacon on hope in a very dark year, Captain Sir Tom Moore had died at the age of 100, secumbing to COVID-19.
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Invictus Games The Hague postponed again
The Invictus Games The Hague 2020 has been postponed for a second time, with the event now tentatively moved to the Spring of 2022.
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Memorial rededicated in Glenbrook
A rededication service was held on January 28 in Glenbrook, NSW, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of five RAAF members
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AWM survey on future development
Are you interested in how the Australian War Memorial’s new galleries will tell the continuing story of Australia’s military service?
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Fee increase for mental-health-care providers
Mental-health-care and others who provide vital services to our veteran community are set to receive an increase in fees from today.
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Veteran-led charity offers free mental health app to all Australians
With funding from BHP, veteran-led charity Swiss 8 is now offering its mental-health monitoring app free to all Australians.
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Should Australia have a ‘Purple Heart’-type award?
Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal will consider recognition for members of the ADF injured, wounded or killed in service.
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Retrospective medals for Fleet Air Arm
Navy’s Fleet Air Arm has been recognised for its contribution to Operation Bursa with the awarding of the Australian Service
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Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants recipients
79 community groups will receive Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants for projects that help preserve Australia’s military history.
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Soldiers blitz widow’s backyard
Army reservists from the 41st Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment (41RNSWR), rolled up their sleeves on December 12 to
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Suicide Commissioner publishes past-suicides reports
Suicide prevention commissioner Bernadette Boss asked Defence, DVA and IGADF for reports on past suicides – and published the answers.
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VALE – 429816 Warrant Officer Douglas Raymond Leak Ld’H 1923-2021
Doug Leak, a former RAAF wireless operator and air gunner, and former Warrant Officer, passed away peacefully at the Royal
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Small ships give big honour to WWII veteran
Former WWII telephonist Thelma Zimmerman was recently presented a US Army Smallships medallion for her support of their association.
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Remembering the Battle of Bardia 80 years on
Today marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Bardia – the first land battle of WWII planned and fought predominantly by Australians.
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ANGELS WITH BROKEN WINGS
A poem dedicated to 300 RAAF aircrew killed during training at flying schools and conversion units in Australia during World War II.
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105 years since most famous defeat
On 20 December 2020 we commemorate 105 years since the last Australian troops evacuated the Gallipoli Peninsula.
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Explore “G for George” in 3D
The Australian War Memorial has launched the fifth and final instalment of On Closer Inspection featuring “G for George” in 3D interactive.
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Suicide Commissioner ends first round of consults
The interim National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention has begun to hear about key issues impacting veterans.
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