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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 425 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

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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 947 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

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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 831 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

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

Honoured to take part

16/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 491 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

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

Proud to perform solemn duty

16/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 319 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

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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.

Parading for Queen’s jubilee a career highlight

10/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 767 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

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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 1010 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

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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.

Guard member’s journey of a lifetime

10/06/202219/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 895 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

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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 742 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

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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 839 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.

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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 753 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

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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 5695 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

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