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Warrant Officer Class Two Kim Johansen stands alongside his wife, Michelle, after being presented the Federation Star clasp to his Defence Long Service Medal for 40 years of service, at Gallipoli Barracks, Queensland. Story by Captain Nigel Jacobs. Photo by Lance Corporal Luke Donegan.

Four decades of dedication to Army

18/04/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2530 Views 1 Comment Army Reserve, Federation Star, Gallipoli Barracks

Warrant Officer Class Two (WO2) Kim Johansen has trained and mentored young soldiers and officers, in Australia and overseas, for

Major Gerard Hinchliffe, of 1st Intelligence Battalion, gives Commander 6th Brigade, Brigadier Deane Limmer, a tour of the Level 2 material exploitation facility at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera. Story by Major John Yialeloglou. Photos by Lance Corporal Luke Donegan.

Australian Army News Science & Technology

Specialised facility counters IED threats

20/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2288 Views 0 Comments 1st Intelligence Battalion, 6th Brigade, DSTG, Gallipoli Barracks, improvised explosive device (IED), level two counter-IED weapons technical intelligence (L2 WTI)

Gallipoli Barracks was recently the scene for an inspection of one of the ADFs new level two counter-IED weapons technical

Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Jenkins, staff officer at Headquarters 1st (Australian) Division, thanks staff at the Enoggera Health Centre, Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane, after his recovery from cancer. Story and photos by Captain Peter Nugent.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

It takes an army to defeat a deadly adversary

22/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1237 Views 0 Comments Gallipoli Barracks

How do you thank someone for saving your life? CAPTION: Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Jenkins, staff officer at Headquarters 1st (Australian) Division,

Soldiers take part in the 2024 7th Brigade military skills competition as part of the Commander’s Trophy at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photos by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

Australian Army News

Awards shared in military skills comp

13/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1252 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, 7th Brigade, Commander’s Trophy, Gallipoli Barracks

Personnel from 7th Brigade have participated in the military skills competition as part of the Commander’s Trophy in early November.

Lieutenant Colonel Ben Watson appreciates a painting of the 9th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, in Vietnam with Veteran Dan Penman, right, at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera. Photo by Private Andrew Shaw.

ADF People Australian Army History Lest We Forget

Important picture of courage and sacrifice

24/10/202426/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1260 Views 1 Comment 8th/9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Gallipoli Barracks, Vietnam War

Coinciding with its 50th anniversary, 8th/9th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (8/9RAR) has acquired the Bunker Assault painting, which marks

Army Captain Blake Parbery holds his grandfather Gordon Wells' service medals, outside Headquarters 1st (Australian) Division, Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, Queensland. Story and photo by Captain Peter Nugent.

Australian Army History News Overseas

Exercise continues support of South Korea

28/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1829 Views 0 Comments 3rd Battalion RAR, Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield, Gallipoli Barracks, Headquarters 1st (Australian) Division, Kapyong, Korean War

Members of Headquarters 1st (Australian) Division travelled to South Korea in August for Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield for the next

Major Lisa Rigby (right) and Ms Donna MacKenzie inspect mosquitos at the ADF Malaria and Infectious Disease Institute at Gallipoli Barracks in Enoggera, Brisbane. Story by Flight Lieutenant Marina Power. Photos by Lance Corporal Luke Donegan.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News Science & Technology

Putting the sting on mozzies

13/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1532 Views 0 Comments Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), environmental health officers (EHO), Gallipoli Barracks

Not all superheroes wear capes – some wear safety glasses, white coats and carry insect repellent. CAPTION: Major Lisa Rigby

The last M1A1 Abrams main battle tank rolled out of Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. The new Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 main battle tanks will be introduced later this year. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photo by Corporal Luke Bellman.

Australian Army News

Brisbane’s last tank rolls out of Gallipoli Barracks

31/07/202405/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1422 Views 0 Comments 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry), 7th Brigade, Defence Strategic Review, Gallipoli Barracks, M1A1 Abrams, M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams

The last M1A1 Abrams main battle tank rolled out of Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane, as Army continues its implementation of the

The general public enjoys festivities at the Gallipoli Barracks open day, Enoggera, Brisbane. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photos by Private Andrew Shaw.

Australian Army News

Army on public display in Brisbane

21/06/202422/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1531 Views 1 Comment 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment, 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, ADF Red Berets, Army Explosive Detection Dogs, Australian Army Band, Boxer CRV, Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, C-27J Spartan, Gallipoli Barracks, M113AS4, M1A1 Abrams

Thousands of people from the south-east Queensland community passed through the gates at Gallipoli Barracks for its open day at

Captain Bronte Franklin with her United Nations Award received during Exercise Freedom Shield, stands outside Headquarters 1st (Australian) Division, Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Peter Nugent. Photo by Corporal Miguel Anonuevo.

ADF People Australian Army

Space planner’s role signals evolution of warfare

15/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1407 Views 0 Comments 1st (Australian) Division, Exercise Freedom Shield, Gallipoli Barracks

Captain Bronte Franklin’s destiny was seemingly written in the stars, with her career as a Royal Australian Signals officer leading

Army soldiers from 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, during the Anzac Day march Brisbane city. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photos by Private Alfred Stauder.

Australian Army Lest We Forget News

Emotional day for personnel, veterans and families – Anzac Day

26/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2140 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, 7th Brigade, ANZAC Day, Gallipoli Barracks

Members of the Army’s 7th Brigade took part in Anzac Day commemorations in Brisbane to pay their respect to current

Members of the Australian Army Cadets prepare to race tiny drones during the Army Cadet Drone Racing camp at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, Queensland. Story by Major Carolyn Barnett. Photo by Cadet Sergeant Joshua Parcell.

ADF People Australian Army Videos

Cadets put drone skills to the test

01/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 3492 Views 0 Comments 20th Regiment, Army Cadets, Army Drone Racing Team, Gallipoli Barracks

Cadets from across the country learnt how to pilot small drones reaching speeds of up to 200km/h at the Australian

Australian Army soldiers compete as part of the Gallipoli Barracks Army Combatives Tournament finals in Brisbane. story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

ADF People

Perfecting hand-to-hand combat

06/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1912 Views 0 Comments 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry), 7th Brigade, ADF Sport, Gallipoli Barracks

Soldiers tested themselves physically and mentally as part of the Gallipoli Barracks combatives tournament in November. CAPTION: Australian Army soldiers compete

An Australian Army soldier competes in Exercise Golden Plate at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, Queensland. Story by Ellijahna Victoria. Photos by Sergeant Jason Slape.

Australian Army News

Culinary combat for Army chefs

30/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1301 Views 0 Comments 10th Force Support Battalion, 1st Catering Platoon, Army Catering Corps, Exercise Golden Plate, Gallipoli Barracks, New Zealand Defence Force

In the sizzling world of culinary prowess, where creativity meets precision, a gastronomic showdown unfolded between chefs of 10th Force

An Australian Army electric protected mobility vehicle demonstrated the capability to provide power to enable a medical treatment team to deploy in the field at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Australian Army News Science & Technology

Electric Bushmaster tested in the field

24/11/202309/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2056 Views 0 Comments 2nd Health Battalion, electric protected mobility vehicle (ePMV), Gallipoli Barracks, Robotic and Autonomous Systems Implementation and Coordination Office (RICO)

The Robotic and Autonomous Systems Implementation and Coordination Office (RICO) has trialled the electric protected mobility vehicle (ePMV) with a

Australian Army troopers from the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) help a mate over a 10-foot wall, during the 7th Brigade Military Skills Competition at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Australian Army News

Military skills on show in close competition

10/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1577 Views 0 Comments 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment, 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, 7th Brigade, Commander’s Trophy, Gallipoli Barracks

6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR) won a brigade military skills competition and, as a result, claimed this year’s

Members from Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles User Nations Group attended a capability display held at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Photos by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Australian Army News Sovereign industry

Tactical vehicles tried and tested

03/11/202305/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2580 Views 0 Comments 7th Brigade, 7th Combat Service Support Battalion, Gallipoli Barracks, Rheinmetall MAN

Soldiers who operate Army’s land tactical vehicles shared insights with representatives from other nations who use the machinery at a

Australian Army soldiers instruct Republic of Fiji Military Forces members during a live shoot with the Australian EF88, as part of Exercise Coral Warrior at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photos by Private Alfred Stauder.

Australian Army News

Firing all the right questions

27/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1394 Views 0 Comments 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment, 8/9 RAR, EF88 Austyer rifle, Exercise Coral Warrior, Gallipoli Barracks, Republic of Fiji Military Forces

Fijian soldiers have begun training with Charlie Company 8/9 Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane for

Australian Army News

Students revel in experience of Army life

15/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1666 Views 1 Comment 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry), 7th Brigade, ASLAV, Defence Work Experience Program, Gallipoli Barracks

Participants in the Defence Work Experience Program (DWEP) sampled day-to-day Army life when they were hosted by multiple 7th Brigade

HMAS Moreton’s Maritime Human Resource Officer Sub Lieutenant Matt Murphy, with members from HMAS Moreton, Fleet battle staff, Gallipoli Barracks and Navy Members from RAAF base Amberley on R U OK Day. Story by Lieutenant Rebeca Williamson. Photos by Lieutenant Rebecca Williamson.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Walking the walk and talking the talk

15/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1281 Views 0 Comments Gallipoli Barracks, HMAS Moreton, R U OK, RAAF Amberley, suicide prevention

In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) and R U OK?, Defence personnel from HMAS Moreton and across south-east Queensland took part

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