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Able Seaman Joshua Bishenden, Private Daniel Barlow and Able Seaman Mitchell Rigney at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra during final preparations for Anzac Day 2025. Story by Captain Katy Manning. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Chance to honour family military heritage

18/04/202518/04/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1433 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, Australia’s Federation Guard, France, Villers-Bretonneux

With Anzac Day fast approaching, members of Australia’s Federation Guard (AFG) are preparing for one of the most significant events

King Charles III inspects Australia's Federation Guard at Parliament House in Canberra. Photo by Nicole Mankowski.

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ADF’s command performances for royal visit

24/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1277 Views 0 Comments Australia’s Federation Guard, Band of the Royal Military College, King Charles III

The ADF has supported the visit to Australia by Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, performing duties in

Leading Aircraftwoman Hunter Westbrook, of Australia’s Federation Guard, visits the resting place of her distant cousin, Private Victor Westbrook, at the Bailleul Communal Cemetery in Northern France. Story by Flight Lieutenant Lily Lancaster. Photos by Sergeant Oliver Carter.

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Cousins ‘unite’ in France a century later – Anzac Day

23/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1041 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, Australia’s Federation Guard, AWM, Villers-Bretonneux, WWI

As told by Leading Aircraftwoman Hunter Westbrook, of Australia’s Federation Guard, to Flight Lieutenant Lily Lancaster. CAPTION: Leading Aircraftwoman Hunter Westbrook,

Australia's Federation Guard members, Corporal Michael Byrne, left, Able Seaman Christopher Innis and Corporal Julie Kling with photos of their relatives at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra. Story by Captain Karam Louli. Photos by Leading Seaman Susan Mossop.

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Honouring past relatives on French soil – Anzac Day

23/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1013 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, Australia’s Federation Guard, Villers-Bretonneux, WWI

Almost 106 years after guns fell silent in the battle of Villers-Bretonneux, one of the descendants of a soldier killed

Royal Australian Navy sailor Able Seaman Dean Hall, Australia’s Federation Guard, performs precision drill movements during a display at Canberra Skyfire 2024 at Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra. Story by Flight Lieutenant Felicity Abraham. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.

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ADF wows Skyfire crowds

20/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1722 Views 0 Comments Australia’s Federation Guard, Band of the Royal Military College, M2A2 Howitzer

An ADF aircraft and band featured in the return of Skyfire, after five years, to the shores of Lake Burley

Leading Aircraftwoman Chantelle Bradford, a guard member with Australia’s Federation Guard. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

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Helping veterans find new purpose

27/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1371 Views 0 Comments Australia’s Federation Guard, Keswick Barracks, Legacy

Even before joining the Australian Defence Force (ADF), Leading Aircraftwoman Chantelle Bradford from Brisbane was helping veterans find new purpose

The Commonwealth contingent, made up of Australian, Canadian and New Zealand military personnel, marches on the procession route during the Queen’s state funeral in London. Story by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson and Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Sergeant Jarrod McAneney.

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Aussies’ emotional farewell to the Queen

20/09/202220/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3116 Views 0 Comments Australia’s Federation Guard, Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

In an emotional farewell to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 39 members of the Australian Defence Force, along with troops

Members of Australia's Federation Guard fire a M2A2 howitzer ceremonial gun during a 96-gun salute held at Parliament House in Canberra to honour the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. Photo: byCorporal Cameron Pegg.

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Australia’s 96-gun salute for Her Majesty The Queen

16/09/202217/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3455 Views 1 Comment Australia’s Federation Guard, King Charles III, Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

Her Majesty The Queen passed away on September 8, 2022. CAPTION: Members of Australia’s Federation Guard fire a M2A2 howitzer

Leading Seaman Cameron Green at Wellington Barracks, London. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Corporal John Solomon.

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Honoured to take part

16/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1923 Views 0 Comments Australia’s Federation Guard, Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

Slow-marching through the streets of London in a dress rehearsal for next week’s royal funeral procession is an experience one

Royal Australian Air Force firefighter Leading Aircraftwoman Carla Russell at Wellington Barracks, London. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo: byCorporal John Solomon.

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Proud to perform solemn duty

16/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1260 Views 0 Comments Australia’s Federation Guard, Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

On Monday, Leading Aircraftwoman Carla Russell will take part in a ceremonial duty in the United Kingdom for the second

Able Seaman Zachary Duke is part of the honour guard on the stairs of St Paul's Cathedral in London during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

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Parading for Queen’s jubilee a career highlight

10/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1502 Views 0 Comments Australia’s Federation Guard, The Queens Platinum Jubilee

Leading Seaman Zachary Duke, from Caboolture in Queensland, was one of the 40 members of Australia’s Federation Guard who paraded

Officer in Command of Australia’s Federation Guard Squadron Leader Mitchell Brown leads the Australian contingent as part of The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Pageant, Sunday June 5, 2022 in London. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Leading Seaman Nada Harel.

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Australia’s Federation Guard took lead in Jubilee Pageant

10/06/202214/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2058 Views 0 Comments Australia’s Federation Guard, The Queens Platinum Jubilee

In a grand display of pomp and ceremony worthy of a historical occasion, Australia’s Federation Guard led the Commonwealth nations

Able Seaman Zachary Duke, Leading Aircraftwoman Caylee Wallis and Private Wayne Fourmile from Australia’s Federation Guard at the Australian High Commission in London during preparation for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

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Guard member’s journey of a lifetime

10/06/202219/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2137 Views 0 Comments Australia’s Federation Guard, The Queens Platinum Jubilee

Pounding the historic streets of London in Australian uniform is a long way from Perth for Australia’s Federation Guard member

Musician Francis White sounds the Last Post during the Commonwealth memorial service in Gallipoli, Turkey. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

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Anzac Cove service poignant for bugler

29/04/202208/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1986 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, Australia’s Federation Guard, Gallipoli, Turkey, WWI

The haunting tune of a lone bugler sounding the Last Post during the dawn service on Anzac Day is emotive

Australian Army Band musician Corporal Laura Burden holds a photo of her great-uncle, Private Richard Bainbridge Brooker who served at Gallipoli in 1915. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

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Anzac Day 2022: a family connection at Anzac Cove

29/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1991 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, Australia’s Federation Guard, Gallipoli, WWI

Standing at Anzac Cove in Gallipoli for the dawn service on Anzac Day is a powerful moment for any Australian.

Australian Navy aviation technician Able Seaman Adrian Ebenwaldner from Australia’s Federation Guard stands at attention as part of the catafalque party during the 2022 Anzac Day Dawn Service at Gallipoli. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

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Remembering Galloping Jack at Gallipoli

28/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1839 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, Australia’s Federation Guard, Gallipoli

Anzac Day this year was significant for Navy aviation technician Able Seaman Adrian Ebenwaldner as he reflected on his family’s

Members of the Combined Military Bands of the Australian Defence Force and Members of the Pipes and Drums of the Australian Defence Force perform a full dress rehearsal for the 2016 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Etihad Stadium. Photos by Leading Seaman Nina Fogliani

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Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne

15/02/201615/02/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7131 Views 14 Comments Australia’s Federation Guard, Combined Military Bands, Edinburgh Tattoo, Pipes and Drums of the Australian Defence Force

The Australian Defence Force showcased its Combined Military Bands, Australia’s Federation Guard and, for the first time, the Pipes and