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

The ultimate send-off

23/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2885 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 2566 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 2597 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 1390 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 2657 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 2811 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 1407 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 3137 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 1976 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 2159 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

Australian Army soldier Corporal Benjamin Roberts-Smith, VC, MG, takes a seat after being awarded the Victoria Cross for Australia during the investiture ceremony in Perth on 23 January 2011. Photo by Corporal Chris Moore.

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Ben Roberts-Smith VC loses defamation case

01/06/202301/06/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7771 Views 26 Comments Ben Roberts-Smith VC MG

The verdict in the defamation case brought by Ben Robert-Smith against Fairfax Media and others was handed down this afternoon.

Royal Australian Navy sailor Able Seaman Taryn Dickens at the Invictus Games cycling camp in Adelaide held from 11 to 14 May 2023.

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Invictus Games Team Australia cycling camp

21/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2008 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2023

Team Australia cyclists took to the streets of Adelaide between 11 and 15 May, to ramp up their preparations for

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Aussie Dambusters remembered

16/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3778 Views 0 Comments Dambusters

Today we remember the bravery of all those involved – including 13 Australians – in Operation Chastise, better known as

The sinking of the Centaur. AWM ARTV09088, adapted from WW2 poster.

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80th Anniversary of the sinking of AHS Centaur

14/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3369 Views 0 Comments Centaur

Australian Hospital Ship (AHS) Centaur was sunk by a Japanese submarine off the coast of Queensland 80 years ago today.

A 102 Battery gun in action at Fire Support Base Coral. AWM P01770.015

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Battle of Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral 55th anniversary

12/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3570 Views 1 Comment Coral and Balmoral

55 years ago today, Australian and New Zealand forces were attacked, resulting in their largest battle of the Vietnam War

Warrant Officer Class 2 Beau Thomas reads the biography of a fallen soldier before another workout begins at the 24 Hours of Heroes fundraiser for Wounded Heroes. Photo by TrewBella Photography.

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Little bit of hurt for a lot of heroes

12/05/202312/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1850 Views 0 Comments

Doing 24 gruelling workouts in 24 hours isn’t an ideal way to spend a weekend for most people, but that’s

Commander Australian Fleet Rear Admiral Christopher Smith salutes after laying a wreath during the HMAS Westralia 25th year Memorial Service at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia. Photo by Able Seaman Rikki-Lea Phillips.

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Tragic fire on HMAS Westralia remembered 25 years on

10/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3118 Views 0 Comments HMAS Westralia

The heroic actions of the crew on board HMAS Westralia 25 years ago were remembered at a memorial service at

The flame is lit by a torch bearer as the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay begins in Albany, Western Australia, to begin its six-month journey across Australia. Photo by Private Reece Oakes.

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Centenary torch lights up in Albany

05/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1323 Views 0 Comments Legacy

Legacy’s Centenary Torch Relay arrived in Albany, Western Australia, on 3 May at the start of its six-month journey across

Victoria Cross Recipients Corporal Daniel Keighran, Corporal Mark Donaldson and Keith Payne in front of the home of the Victoria Cross Roll of Honour, the Union Jack Club, London. Photo Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

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Aussie VCs in England for Coronation

05/05/202307/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2398 Views 0 Comments Coronation of King Charles III

Victoria Cross recipients Corporal Mark Donaldson and Corporal Daniel Keighran, in London for the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles

World WarII Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) veteran 100-year-old Jessie Strike-McClelland and Flight Lieutenant Justin Kelly during the 2023 Anzac Day service held onboard USS Midway, San Diego, California, USA. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Catherine Kelly.

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Centenarian boards USS Midway for ANZAC Day service

02/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1585 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2023

At the age of 100, World WarII Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) Jessie Strike-McClelland got to mark Anzac Day