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Local State Emergency Service and Country Fire Authority conduct route reconnaissance of flood affect areas in Echuca, in an Army Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. Photo by Corporal Cameron Pegg.

Australian Army News

Bushmasters prove versatility in floods

08/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 788 Views 0 Comments 1st Battalion, Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, Operation Flood Assist 2022, State Emergency Service (SES)

As part of the Victorian Government’s request for assistance, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) deployed four Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles

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Memorial service to mark the 50th anniversary of the Battles of FSBs Coral and Balmoral, at the Vietnam War Memorial on Anzac Parade, Canberra. Photo via DVA.

Australian Australian Army News Veterans

50th anniversary of Battles for Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral

13/05/201813/05/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2402 Views 0 Comments 1RAR, 1st Battalion, Fire Support Base Balmoral, Fire Support Base Coral, Royal Australian Regiment

Today the Australian Defence community honoured Australia’s Vietnam veterans and their involvement on the battlefield in Vietnam, as the Australian

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Australian Australian Army News Overseas Pacific

1st RPIR get advanced shooting training from 1RAR

29/03/201828/03/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4613 Views 0 Comments 1RAR, 1st Battalion, 1st Royal Pacific Islands Regiment, Royal Australian Regiment

Members of Papua New Guinea’s 1st Royal Pacific Islands Regiment benefited from a course of Enhanced Shooting Techniques with soldiers

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ADF Australian Australian Army News Talisman Sabre

Talisman Sabre – Aussie ARE passes important test

16/07/201718/07/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2835 Views 0 Comments 1RAR, 1st Battalion, 2nd Battalion, 2RAR, Amphibious Ready Element, Exercise Talisman Sabre 2017, Royal Australian Regiment

The Australian Defence Force’s amphibious capability has passed an important milestone during Exercise Talisman Sabre 17. For the first time,

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