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Australian Army soldier Sergeant Lachlan Youll plays the didgeridoo at the opening of the The Australian Embassy in Washington DC. Story by Captain Katy Manning.

Didgeridoo connects soldier to heritage

10/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 261 Views 0 Comments 2nd (Australia) Division, Army Reserve, Indigenous Cultural Performer (ICP)

An Australian soldier with family ties to Bidjara country in south-western Queensland had the rare opportunity to perform didgeridoo at

NORFORCE patrolman Corporal Frank Marrar, left, and Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife Ranger Dylan Cooper act as spotters for the Wasp AE small unmanned aerial system during a patrol of West Arnhem Land as part of Operation Resolute Rotation 5. Story and photos by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.

Australian Army News Videos

Remaining vigilant in the Top End

08/11/202308/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 867 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, F470 Zodiac, NORFORCE, Operation Resolute, PD-100 Black Hornet Nano UAV, WASP AE

Soldiers attached to Joint Task Force 639 have been in the Top End recently, patrolling some of Australia’s most inaccessible

Australian Army soldier Private Dylan Smith, of 11 Engineer Regiment, has found a new flexible role that suits his lifestyle through ServeOn. Story by Jon Kroiter.

ADF People

Reconnecting through flexible service

03/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 234 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, ServeOn

One year after leaving full-time service and moving back to his hometown, Private Dylan Smith was searching for a connection.

Private Kyle Franklin poses with a Mark IV 84mm Carl Gustav recoilless rifle during a Direct Fire Support Weapons course at Singleton Military Area. Story by Captain Katy Manning. Photo by Coporal Michael Currie.

ADF People

It’s all a balancing act

31/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 378 Views 0 Comments 11th/28th Battalion, Army Reserve, Carl Gustav 84mm, Javelin, MAG 58s machine gun

Based in Bunbury, WA, Private Kyle Franklin, of 11/28 Battalion the Royal Western Australia Regiment, has fast-tracked his career in

Australian Army Reserve Trooper Liam Lamb from 12th/16th Hunter River Lancers cavalry regiment prepares for the freedom of entry to Armidale on October 28 alongside his parents Professor David Lamb and Jane Lamb. Story by Lieutenant John Cranley.

ADF People History

Long connection between community, service and family

27/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 506 Views 1 Comment 12/16 Hunter River Lancers, Army Reserve, Freedom of Entry

On October 28, a grand parade will wind its way through the heart of Armidale, NSW, to celebrate the 12/16

Signallers from 108 Signal Squadron test their interoperability with 144 Signal Squadron during Exercise Hermes Run in Mount Gambier, SA. Story by Captain Peter March. Photos by Sergeant Peng Zhang.

Australian Army News

Army gets ready for extreme weather

25/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 690 Views 0 Comments 144th Signal Squadron, 8th Signal Regiment, 9th Brigade, Army Reserve, Exercise Hermes Run

Reserve signal squadrons from Australia’s southern cities tested their preparedness for the high-risk weather season during Exercise Hermes Run from

Australian Army soldiers from units across 13th Brigade work with security elements of the RAAF protecting people and critical infrastructure at RAAF Base Curtin as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 at Derby, WA. Story by Captain Jon Stewart. Photo by Corporal Janet Pan.

Australian Army News

2nd (Australian) Division reshaping for north-facing defence

13/10/202316/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1588 Views 0 Comments 13th Brigade, 2nd (Australia) Division, 8th Brigade, 9th Brigade, Army Reserve, Exercise Talisman Sabre, RAAF Curtin

The role of the 2nd (Australian) Division will focus on the defence of Australia’s north and offshore territories, in line

Australian Army soldiers from the 2nd (Australian) Division prepare their weapon posts for MAG 58 machine guns during a Direct Fire Support Weapons course in the Singleton Military Area during September 2023. Story by Major Jesse Robilliard. Photos by Private Sarah Fisher.

Australian Army News Videos

DFSW returns to 2 Div

10/10/202310/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1889 Views 0 Comments 11th/28th Battalion, 25th/49th Battalion Royal Queensland Regiment, 2nd Division, 4th/3rd Battalion RNSW Regiment, Army Reserve, Carl Gustav 84mm, DFSW, MAG 58s machine gun

The Direct Fire Support Weapons (DFSW) capability, including anti-armour weapons, has returned to the 2nd (Australian) Division after an absence

A young boy is fitted with an Army radio during the 31st/42nd Battalion, the Royal Queensland Regiment, Army Reserve open day. Story by Captain Cath Batch. Photos by Susanna Beyer.

Australian Army News

Recruiting them younger and younger

27/09/202304/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 796 Views 0 Comments 31st/42nd Battalion Royal Queensland Regiment, Army Reserve, Jezzine Barracks, Recruiting

What started out as a normal open day at Jezzine Barracks, Townsville, for 31st/42nd Battalion, the Royal Queensland Regiment (31/42RQR),

Soldiers from 25th/49th Battalion, Royal Queensland Regiment during Exercise Wondai Warrior, 2023 in Wondai State Forest. Story and Photo by Captain Cath Batch.

Australian Army News

Wondai Warrior brings training to South Burnett

12/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 735 Views 0 Comments 25th/49th Battalion Royal Queensland Regiment, Army Reserve

Soldiers of 25th/49th Battalion, Royal Queensland Regiment (25/49RQR) reinforced their strong regional community connection with the South Burnett on Exercise

Lance Corporal Emily Drummond at the 2023 Chief of Army Symposium in Perth. Story by Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree.

ADF People

Blow waves to bullets

08/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1241 Views 3 Comments 11th/28th Battalion, Army Reserve, The Royal Western Australian Regiment

A normal infantry section commander’s knowledge of haircuts ends with what the Army Dress Manual allows. CAPTION: Lance Corporal Emily Drummond

Students of the first Army Reserve catering operator course held at HMAS Cerberus, Victoria. From left, Privates Harmeet Singh, Samara Fourmile, Shanane Doughboy, Nazareth Gamia and Lance Corporal James Noonan. Story by Richard Wilkins. Photos by Leading Seaman James McDougall.

Australian Army News

First Army Reserve catering course run at Cerberus

05/09/202306/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1014 Views 1 Comment ADF School of Catering, Army Reserve, HMAS Cerberus, Indigenous, Regional Force Surveillance Group

For the first time, the Army Reserve Catering Operator Course has been conducted by the ADF School of Catering (ADFSC)

Private Thomas Adamson with a Minimi machine gun during protection operations by Battle Group Waratah in and around the town of Ingham, Queensland during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023. Story by Major Jesse Robilliard. Photo by Corporal Michael Currie.

ADF People

Sticking with it

25/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 465 Views 1 Comment 1st/19th Royal NSW Regiment (RNSWR), Army Reserve, Exercise Talisman Sabre

A small country town near Townsville, Queensland, has gave a 22-year-old Australian Army reserve soldier from the central-west of NSW

Australian Army reserve soldier Private Cameron Parkinson from 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment at Gallipoli Barracks in Enoggera, Brisbane. Story by Jon Kroiter.

ADF People

Flexible service helps soldier achieve life goals

17/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 546 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Army Reserve

Having extra cash each month is something that would interest any university student. CAPTION: Australian Army reserve soldier Private Cameron Parkinson