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North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco 639 at at the AWM's Trealor storage facility in Mitchel, ACT. Photo by David Whittaker.

Vietnam Bronco newly restored at Australian War Memorial

18/08/202318/08/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1390 Views 0 Comments Australian War Memorial, AWM

The Australian War Memorial has unveiled a fully restored North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco, model 639, which played a key

Soldier from the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, (6RAR), move into their first operation against the Viet Cong in South Vietnam. The infantry occupied a large Viet Cong village during the mission, code-named Operation Enoggera, in the last week of June 1966. Photo by William 'Billy' Cunneen. AWM CUN/66/0504/VN

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50 years since Australia left Vietnam War

18/08/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1396 Views 0 Comments Vietnam Veterans’ Day

Today our nation will pause to mark Vietnam Veterans’ Day, the key commemoration in this 50th anniversary year of the

Flight Lieutenant Garry Cooper (retd) during the Vietnam War in front of a US Air Force O-1 Bird Dog. Story by Flight Lieutenant Greg Hinks.

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A historic bird: flying with a Vietnam War pilot

11/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1516 Views 0 Comments AWM, Forward Air Controllers, US Army, Vietnam War

The South Vietnamese sky was a smoky orange as dusk approached in July of 1968. The buzz of a United

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New Defence and Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy

08/08/202308/08/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1360 Views 0 Comments

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has made it abundantly clear that more needs to be done to

A statue of Vivian Bullwinkelimplaced at The Australian War Memorial (left) and being craned into place. Photos supplied.

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Vivian Bullwinkel set in bronze at AWM

02/08/202303/08/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1267 Views 0 Comments Australian War Memorial, AWM, Vivian Bullwinkel

The Australian War Memorial has unveiled a sculpture of Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel AO, MBE, ARRC, ED, in the grounds

A scene from the Commissioning Ceremony for HMS Anson at Barrow, UK, 31 August 2022. UK MoD photo by Corporal Tim Hammond.

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WithYouWithMe secures gold status for supporting UK military personnel

24/07/202303/08/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3060 Views 0 Comments WithYouWithMe

The UK Ministry of Defence announced last month that Australian social impact company WithYouWithMe was recognised with a Gold Award

Squadron Leader Ted McConchie (retd) smiles in front of a CAC CA-18 Mustang at RAAF Base Point Cook, Victoria. Story by Flying Officer Rosetta Gigliotti. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Paris Rigney.

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WW2 air gunner celebrates 100th birthday

21/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1339 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Point Cook, WWII

Squadron Leader Edward “Ted” McConchie (retd) celebrated his 100th birthday with fellow service members from 100 Squadron at RAAF Base

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New Veteran Employment Program launched

16/07/202316/07/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1836 Views 2 Comments Veteran Employment Program

The Albanese Government has launched its own $24million Veteran Employment Program – an initiative aimed to boost veteran employment opportunities,

The Vietnam Memorial in Canberra. Photo by Laura Larking.

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50 years since Aussie troops left Vietnam

30/06/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1678 Views 0 Comments

Today we mark 50 years since the withdrawal of the last Australian troops from Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Australia’s

Integra’s trained assistance dog, Nelson. Photo Brain Tait.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing Veterans

Lending a helping hand – and paw – for PTSD awareness

29/06/202330/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1106 Views 0 Comments PTSD assistance dogs

It’s the second most common mental health issue after depression, and for many serving members, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is

Myron Allen, with his family in front of an Australian Army CH-47 Chinook. Story and photo by Coporal Michael Rogers.

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The ultimate send-off

23/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2115 Views 0 Comments 5th Aviation Regiment, CH-47F Chinook

After being diagnosed with terminal, inoperable cancer, Myron Allen had only one thing on his bucket list. CAPTION: Myron Allen,

Guests at a commemorative service at the Bathurst Boer War Memorial. Image supplied.

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Bathurst honours Lieutenant Peter Handcock’s Boer War service

21/06/202321/06/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1630 Views 1 Comment

On 3 June 2023, the Bathurst Sub Branch of the RSL hosted a memorial service at the Bathurst Boer War

Air Chief Marshal (retd) Sir Angus Houston, Ron Houghton, President of the Bomber Command Association of Australia, Bert Adams, Max Barry and Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra. Story by Squadron Leader Bruce Chalmers. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.

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Australian Bomber Command aviators remembered

14/06/202318/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1797 Views 0 Comments AWM, Bomber Command, WWII

The service and sacrifice of RAAF personnel who served in Royal Air Force Bomber Command in WWII – as part

Director Recruiting – Army Colonel Kimberlea Juchniewicz congratulates veteran Signaller Norma Eggleston as she celebrated her 99th birthday at the Woden RSL club sub-branch, Canberra. Story by Major Anne-Maree Hunt. Photo by Lieutenant Colonel David Hankin.

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99 signals big milestone

14/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 653 Views 0 Comments WWII

At 99, veteran Norma Eggleston is one of Australia’s oldest living female signallers. CAPTION: Director Recruiting – Army Colonel Kimberlea

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New resource for Defence and veteran carers

11/06/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2098 Views 0 Comments Defence and Veteran Carers Network

Around one in eight current or former ADF personnel have a partner, parent, sibling or child who provides care and

Rear Admiral (retd) Guy Griffiths, right, presents the Royal Navy ensign to Commanding Officer HMS Prince of Wales Captain Richard Hewitt. Story by Lieutenant Charlie Marshall.

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London service honours historic links

09/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1889 Views 1 Comment WWII

In a remarkable service in London, an Australian WW2 veteran presented a Royal Navy ensign to the captain of Britain’s

Senior Australian Defence Force Officer Amberley, Group Captain Dennis Tan, escorts Ms Jean Jackson around the Amberley History and Heritage Centre at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Squadron Leader Tina Turner. Photo by Sergeant Peter Borys.

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At 99, veteran presses rewind

08/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 771 Views 0 Comments RAAF Amberley, WWII

One of Ipswich’s oldest war veterans, 99-year-old Jean Jackson, recently returned to RAAF Base Amberley for the first time in

Soldiers of the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment stand to attention during the battalion's King's and Regimental Colours Parade. Story and photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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First King’s Colours unfurled

08/06/202308/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2197 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Chief of Army, Gallipoli Barracks, Governor-General of Australia, King’s and Regimental Colours

With the coronation of the new monarch earlier this year, the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR) has become the

Local indigenous cultural performers conduct a smoking ceremony during the Indigenous Veterans Commemoration at Hyde Park, Sydney. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Leading Seaman Susan Mossop.

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Memorial honours Indigenous service

02/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1299 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, Reconciliation Week, WWII

In 1941, a German spy, disguised as an Australian, sent soldiers from the 2nd and 15th Battalion into a German

Warrant Officer Class One Benn Goulter, left, and Brigadier Greg Novak, right, with veteran Signalman James ‘Jim’ Easton at the St Heliers Grace Joel Retirement Village, New Zealand. Story by Captain Evita Ryan. Photo by Maryvonne Gray.

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Signalman a living legacy at age 106

02/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1438 Views 0 Comments WWII

At 106 years of age, veteran Signalman James ‘Jim’ Easton is thought to be Australia’s oldest living signaller. CAPTION: Warrant