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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.

Survival school honours POW

03/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 593 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.

History News Royal Australian Air Force Veterans

Catalina crew remembered

31/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 269 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.

History News Royal Australian Air Force Veterans

Veterans celebrate 32 Squadron’s birthday

23/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 355 Views 0 Comments

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

Members of Overwatch Battle Group–West get ready to participate in an ANZAC Day Dawn Service at Talil, Iraq, 2008. Photo by Brian Hartigan.

Australian News Veterans

Govt wants new remembrance day for ‘War on Terror’

19/07/202125/07/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1543 Views 1 Comment

The public is being ‘consulted’ on a date for a new national day of commemoration – while the head shed seems confused on the details.

Commander of the 8th/7th Battalion, Royal Victoria Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Shaun Richards shows Wathaurong man Barry Gilson the Wathaurong Glass shield at the battalion’s headquarters. Story by Captain Kristen Daisy Cleland. Photo by Private Michael Currie.

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Shield honours Indigenous service

13/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 449 Views 0 Comments

A shield has been installed at Ranger Barracks near Ballarat, Victoria, to honour the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island men and

Commodore Jim Dickson (retd) unveils the sign for the new road named in his honour at HMAS Cerberus, joined by members of his family and senior Cerberus personnel. Story by Lieutenant Commander Helen Ward. Photo by Petty Officer James Whittle.

ADF People History Veterans

Road names provide link to the past

13/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 224 Views 0 Comments

Commodore Jim Dickson (retd) recently returned to HMAS Cerberus, Victoria, to unveil the sign for a new street named after

Dr Victor Leonard in later life during a television interview. Story by Tom Lewis.

ADF People History Veterans

Armidale’s last survivor disembarks

09/07/202118/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 564 Views 0 Comments

Victor ‘Ray’ Leonard, the last survivor of the corvette HMAS Armidale I, sunk in action in 1942, has died in

Australian Army medics with the 2nd General Health Battalion, stationed at Gallipoli Barracks in Enoggera, Queensland, simulate injury assessment and resuscitation procedures on a mass casualty exercise during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019 at Williamson Airfield, Shoalwater. Photo by US Marine Corps Lance Corporal Kealii De Los Santos.

Letters to the Editor Veterans

IF IT AINT ON RECORD IN YOUR DOCS IT NEVER HAPPENED

08/07/202108/07/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 623 Views 1 Comment

DVA has come up for a lot of flack over the years and as with any public service outfit, some is warranted and some is not.

Veteran Suicide Royal Commission established

ADF News Veterans

Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide established

08/07/202124/08/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 828 Views 0 Comments Suicide Royal Commission

Today the government has formally established a Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide following approval by the Governor-General.

Australian News Veterans

Terms of Reference

08/07/202124/08/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 54 Views 0 Comments Suicide Royal Commission

Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide TERMS OF REFERENCE: The Commissioners are appointed to be a Commission of inquiry,

Senior ADF Officer RAAF Base Amberley Group Captain Iain Carty presents Air Force veteran Kevin Statham with an Air Force 2021 commemorative memento. Story by Evita Ryan. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

ADF People History Veterans

Former air gunner shares a tale

29/06/202129/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 303 Views 0 Comments

He’s been married for 75 years, written poetry, sketched, painted, completed leather work and tapestry projects and dedicated almost his

Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel – Chester out – Gee in

ADF News Veterans

Darren Chester sacked from Vet Affairs/Defence Personnel

29/06/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 642 Views 0 Comments

Darren Chester has been sacked as Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel in Barnaby Joyces’ reshuffle.

Australian Air Force Cadets met with serving Air Force personnel during a visit to RAAF Base Pearce. Story by Peta Magorian. Photo by Sergeant Gary Dixon.

News Royal Australian Air Force Veterans

Veterans honoured, future aviators inspired

24/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 239 Views 0 Comments

As part of this year’s Air Force centenary celebrations, RAAF Base Pearce opened its gates the next generation of aviators

Senior ADF Officer RAAF Base Amberley Group Captain Iain Carty presents Air Force veteran Bill Heatherill with an Air Force 2021 commemorative memento in celebration of his 100th birthday. Story by Evita Ryan. Photo by Corporal Jesse Kane.

ADF People History Veterans

Two Air Force centenarians honoured

24/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 188 Views 0 Comments

It’s not every day you meet a centenarian, so meeting two on the same day was a highlight of Group

History News Veterans

Breaker Morant – live presentation

20/06/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 449 Views 0 Comments

Noted expert and advocate for justice in the ‘Breaker Morant case’ James Unkles will give a presentation on his work in Sydney next month.

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New veteran-family live-in digs at Concord hospital

18/06/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 624 Views 0 Comments Fussell House

Veterans and their families can now access on-site accomodation at Concord hospital in Sydney while out-of-town vets undergo treatment.

Army soldiers past and present of those killed and several personnel injured in the 1996 Black Hawk helicopter training accident for a commemorative service in Townsville to mark the accident’s 25th anniversary. Photo by Trapper Lisa Sherman.

Australian Army History News Veterans

25th anniversary of the Black Hawk accident

15/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1076 Views 0 Comments

The Australian Army’s 5th Aviation Regiment has commemorated the 25th anniversary of the 1996 Black Hawk accident in Townsville, with

Musician Will Madden plays the Last post at the 79th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony of Bomber Command held at the Air Force Memorial, Torrens Parade Ground in Adelaide. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photo by Sergeant Murray Staff.

History News Royal Australian Air Force Veterans

Brave crews remembered

10/06/202110/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 446 Views 0 Comments

The dedication and bravery of the aviators who formed the Australian contingent in the RAAF’s Bomber Command have been acknowledged

Commanding Officer No. 35 Squadron Wing Commander Scott Egan presents the curator of the Torres Strait Heritage Museum, Vanessa Seekee, with a replica 3.7-inch shell. Story by Flying Officer Robert Hodgson. Photo by Corporal Brett Sherriff.

History Royal Australian Air Force Veterans

Horn Island WWII history honoured

08/06/202115/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 552 Views 0 Comments

While on a training mission to the Torres Strait during May, RAAF’s No. 35 Squadron delivered a piece of history

ADF News Veterans

Defence Service Homes Insurance expands eligibility criteria

03/06/202103/06/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1071 Views 2 Comments

More than 300,000 additional current and former Australian Defence Force members including reservists and peacekeepers can now access all-inclusive home