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Willie Apiata VC addresses attendees at his a ceremony in which he was promoted to the honorary rank of Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) at Papakura Military Camp. During the ceremony, WO1 Apiata was also appointed as Special Representative to the New Zealand Defence Force. NZDF photo.

Willie Apiata VC promoted to NZDF Special Representative

22/05/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1900 Views 0 Comments Willie Apiata VC

New Zealand’s only living recipient of the Victoria Cross, Willie Apiata, has been appointed a Special Representative to the New

Army Chaplain James Hall, of 6th Battalion, the Royal Australia Regiment, in the unit's social gaming hub at Gallipoli Barracks, with equipment donated by Veteran Gaming Australia. Story and photo by Corporal Michael Rogers.

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Gaming a useful tool for social connection

17/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1200 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Chaplains, Veteran Gaming Australia, Virtual Reality (VR)

After being posted to Darwin, away from his family, Chaplain James Hall would play Xbox games online with his sons

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Kiwis avoid ‘no-show’ at Gallipoli 2024

28/04/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2165 Views 0 Comments Gallipoli

The Anzac spirit of cooperation and camaraderie was tapped into at Gallipoli this year to allow the New Zealand Defence

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Veteran groups team up for special amphibious operation

18/04/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2414 Views 0 Comments Operation Jaywick, Saltwater Veterans, Veterans Instameet, Z Special Unit

By Don Stevenson CONTACT Fitness Columnist (retd) It’s been a while since I wrote anything for CONTACT, but a few

Former Air Commodore Vin Hill pictured here with retired Air Vice-Marshal and former Deputy Chief of Air Force, Dave Rogers at Vin's home in New Zealand in January 2024. Story by John Noble.

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VALE: Former Air Commodore Vin Hill

22/03/202409/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1900 Views 0 Comments

One of the Royal Australian Air Force’s last great aviators and true characters died just months shy of his 100th

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New veterans’ compensation legislation released for consultation

29/02/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3421 Views 6 Comments Suicide Royal Commission

The Albanese Government has released exposure draft legislation that it believes will simplify and harmonise the century-old veterans’ entitlements, compensation

Australian Army soldier Bombardier Jordan Whicker with grandparents, Sue and Dean Wilkinson, in Townsville during a tour of a Patriot missile launcher in 2021. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.

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Grandfather gunner inspires grandson gunner

01/02/202409/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 3224 Views 0 Comments 16th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery

As 40mm shells arced into the sky, aimed at a balloon towed by an aircraft, the anti-aircraft gunner was confident

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A new hub for veterans in northern Adelaide

19/01/202419/01/2024 Mark Robinson 4697 Views 0 Comments

A new $5m home for Veterans in the north of Adelaide was announced this week in partnership between the Department

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Uprooting main-street signage

19/12/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1199 Views 2 Comments Make-n-Do

Three years ago, CONTACT entered an ill-fated partnership with a certain national charity. Three years later, they’ve buggered off –

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Former Australian Army signalman could be NZ’s oldest man

12/12/202312/12/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3958 Views 0 Comments

It was a birthday like no other for 107-year-old James Easton in Auckland today. CAPTION: 107-year-old James Easton celebrates his

Centenarian and Bomber Command Veteran Angus Hughes cuts his birthday cake with veterans, Group Captain Greg Weller and members of 462 Squadron at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Story by Pilot Officer Shanea Zeegers. by Sergeant David Cotton.

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Bomber Command veteran turns 100

24/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3011 Views 0 Comments No. 462 Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh, WWII

World War II Bomber Command veteran Angus Hughes recently celebrated his 100th birthday at RAAF Base Edinburgh. CAPTION: Centenarian and Bomber

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GP access payments x3 means easier access for veterans

01/11/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2948 Views 0 Comments

The Federal government today announced an increase in the Veteran Access Payment (VAP) for certain GP services, hopefully making it

Master Corporal James Gendron, from the Canadian Armed Forces, was gifted Hoppy the koala by the Australian Army in 2009, as a thank you for piping at a ramp ceremony for serviceman Andrew Hopkins following his death in Afghanistan. Story by Belinda Barker. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Andrew Dakin.

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Fallen Australian inspires Team Canada

27/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3704 Views 1 Comment 7th Battalion RAR, Afghanistan, Invictus Games

Corporal Mathew Ricky Andrew Hopkins of the 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2009

Aunty Rubena and Uncle Gorge Anderson visit the RAAF Security and Fire School Headquarters at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flight Lieutenant Greg Hinks.

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Uncle George remembers

20/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1958 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, RAAF Amberley, Vietnam War

It was a visit to remember for Indigenous Elder Uncle George Anderson, as he took part in the Commanding Officer

Warrant Officer Class Two Keven Jones at the ADF Careers centre in Maroochydore, Queensland. Story by Jon Kroiter.

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Army career comes full circle

19/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1928 Views 0 Comments Department of Veterans' Affairs, ServeOn

Four years ago, Warrant Officer Class Two (WO2) Keven Jones made a promise to his mate John Sweetman, who had

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Heston Russell wins defamation case against ABC

16/10/202325/10/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4032 Views 10 Comments x

UPDATED 24 October 2023: The ABC was today ordered to pay Heston Russell’s court costs, the amount of which was

Wreaths adorn the foot of the Loxton Avro Anson Crash Memorial in Loxton, South Australia. Photos by Sergeant Nicci Freeman.

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Lost airmen remembered 80 years on

10/10/202310/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1178 Views 0 Comments RAAF Edinburgh, WWI, WWII

RAAF Edinburgh aviators joined the Air Force Association (South Australia) in commemorating the 80th anniversary of a crash that resulted

Military team members and veterans compete in a military judo teams competition at Nissan Stadium, Brisbane. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photos by Trooper Scott Paterson-Muller.

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Keeping active with judo

06/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1124 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, Judo

Current and former ADF members took part in an inaugural military judo teams competition during the Queensland International Open Judo

A RAAF AP-3C Orion aircraft from 10 Squadron conducts a flypast during the National Commemoration of the 83rd Anniversary of the Battle of Britain at Hobart Cenotaph, Tasmania. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nicholas O’Connor. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.

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Air Force pauses to remember historic battle

27/09/202327/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1626 Views 0 Comments Air Force Cadets, AP-3C Orion, Battle of Britain, No. 10 Squadron, Roulettes, WWII

The roar of engines overhead from a 10 Squadron AP-3C (EW) Orion heralded the start of a sombre wreath-laying ceremony

Leading Aircraftwomen Erica Moy and Tahlia Kitchin, from 83 Squadron, and Lyall Ellers reflect on his Air Force service during his 100th birthday celebrations held at his home in Seacliff, Adelaide, SA. Photos by Sergeant Nicci Freeman.

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A milestone teaches and inspires young aviators

22/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1892 Views 0 Comments RAAF Edinburgh, WWII

Members of RAAF Base Edinburgh had the privilege of sharing in the 100th birthday celebrations for a World War 2