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Veterans of 1 Commando Company surround a newly unveiled plinth commemorating the officers commanding of the unit. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers.

Permanent commando memorial unveiled

04/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 843 Views 0 Comments 1st Commando Company, Chief of Army

A permanent memorial to the leaders of 1 Commando Company has been dedicated at the site of the unit’s original

Australian Army soldiers form a Bearer Party outside St George's Cathedral in Perth to carry Arthur Leggett's casket inside for his State Funeral. From left, WO1 Ian Hallt, WO1 Brad Foster and WO1 Bruce Williams. Story by Captain Alasdair Dolan. Photos by Corporal Nakia Chapman.

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State Funeral honours veteran of WWII

30/05/202531/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1522 Views 1 Comment 11th/28th Battalion, 13th Brigade, Chief of Army, WWII

The City of Perth stood still on the morning of Saturday May 10, to honour a fallen hero who, while

'Land Pub 0.0.3 Chaplaincy in War' is launched by Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, centre, with Chaplain Sarah Gibson, left, and Director General Chaplaincy - Army Principle Chaplain Kerry Larwill at Russell Offices in Canberra.

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A first of its kind for chaplains

17/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2039 Views 0 Comments 3rd Brigade, Chaplains, Chief of Army

Chaplains have supported Australian soldiers in battle since before the corps’ inception, yet chaplaincy as a wartime capability has not

Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart talks with North-West Mobile Force patrolman Private Kamahl Korrabubba from Centre Squadron in Alice Springs. Story and photos by Corporal Michael Rogers.

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Praise for regional security unit

20/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1430 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, Chief of Army, NORFORCE, Regional Force Surveillance Group (RFSG)

In the vast, rugged expanses of north-western Australia, soldiers from the Regional Force Surveillance Group (RFSG) act as Defence’s eyes

Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart speaks with Ukrainian soldiers training under Operation Kudu during a visit to the United Kingdom. Story by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson. Photos by Corporal Cameron Pegg.

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Chief of Army visits Aussie troops in England

26/04/202427/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1645 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, Chief of Army, Villers-Bretonneux

Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart urged Australians across the world to honour the words of the Ode of

Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, right, and Regimental Sergeant Major of Army Warrant Officer Kim Felmingham, left, present Warrant Officer First Class Andrew Beaman with his advancement to Tier-C. Story and photo by Corporal Michael Rogers.

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Senior adviser a technical first for Army

16/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1207 Views 0 Comments Chief of Army

One of the biggest changes Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Andrew Beaman has seen during his service is the complexity

Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart on parade for the 75th anniversary of the Royal Australian Regiment at Duntroon, Canberra. Story by Private Nicholas Marquis. Photos by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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Royal Australian Infantry celebrates 75 years

06/12/202315/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1880 Views 0 Comments ADF Red Berets, Chief of Army, Royal Australian Regiment, Royal Military College-Duntroon (RMC-D)

Descending from an overcast sky above Canberra, members of the Red Berets trailed red smoke behind an unfurled flag of

The National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System fires an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missile during its first Australian live-fire at Woomera Test Range in South Australia. Story and photos by Private Nicholas Marquis.

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New National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile tested

21/11/202309/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2042 Views 0 Comments 16th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery, AMRAAM missiles, Chief of Army, Defence Strategic Review, HX77 Truck, NASAMS, Woomera Test Range

The roar of the rocket engine broke through the silence as the first Australian live-fire of the National Advanced Surface

Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart attended the interment ceremony for Olwyn Green, former wife to Lieutenant Charles Green, at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan, South Korea. Story by Captain Katy Manning. Photos by Private Graeme Bray.

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Soldier pays respects in South Korea

07/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1143 Views 0 Comments 3rd Battalion RAR, 41st Battalion Royal New South Wales Regiment, Chief of Army, Chief of Defence Force, Korean War, WWII

A part-time Australian Army soldier from the 41st Battalion, the Royal New South Wales Regiment (41RNSWR), Private Graeme Bray, had

Quadrupedal uncrewed vehicles, colloquially known as ‘robot dogs’, fitted with mock weapons on display at the Army Robotics Expo as part of the Chief of Army Symposium 2023 in Perth. Story by Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree.

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Soldiers team with innovators, thinkers and partners

08/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1278 Views 0 Comments Chief of Army

Defence personnel, academics, industry representatives and international partners were among more than 1500 people who converged on the Perth Convention

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 3238 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

An Australian Army soldier from Sarpeye Company, 51FNQR in traditional Torres Strait Islander clothing for the 80th anniversary ceremony. Story by Captain Jon Stewart. All photos by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

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Army marks anniversary of unique Indigenous unit

22/03/202324/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2482 Views 2 Comments 51st Battalion Far North Queensland Regiment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander solders, Chief of Army, Indigenous soldiers, WWII

One of two surviving veterans of Australia’s only all-Indigenous military unit joined the Torres Strait Islands community and Australian Army members

New Zealand Defence Force teams training Ukrainian recruits to defend their nation. Story by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson.

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Aussie Chief of Army views Ukrainian training

18/11/202220/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2520 Views 9 Comments British Armed Forces, Chief of Army, New Zealand Army, Ukraine

Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart has praised the commitment and courage of Ukrainian army recruits during a visit

The Army Banner is handed from outgoing Chief of Army Lieutenant General Rick Burr, right, to incoming Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart during the Chief of Army handover parade. Photo by Kym Smith.

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Ceremony marks handover of Army command

01/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2326 Views 0 Comments Chief of Army

Army farewelled Lieutenant General Rick Burr as Chief of Army and welcomed Lieutenant General Simon Stuart as his successor during

Outgoing Chief of Army Lieutenant General Angus Campbell passes the Army Banner to incoming Chief of Army Lieutenant General Rick Burr during a Chief of Army handover parade at Russell Offices in Canberra. Photo by Grace Costa Banson.

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Australian Chief of Army handover parade

02/07/201807/07/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5623 Views 0 Comments Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Angus Campbell, Lieutenant General Rick Burr

The Australian Army welcomed a new Chief – Lieutenant General Rick Burr – during a ceremonial parade in Canberra today.

Chief of Army Lieutenant General Angus Campbell (right), and Regimental Sergeant Major-Army Warrant Officer Don Spinks, receive a brief from Sergeant Peter Papalia during a visit to Task Group Taji 4 in Iraq. Photo by Corporal Kyle Jenner.

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Chief of Army and RSM-A tour Middle East

04/04/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 11049 Views 0 Comments Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Angus Campbell

Chief of Army Lieutenant General Angus Campbell capped off a busy visit to the Middle East by presenting the Duntroon Sword