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Holsworthy Barracks

From left, Army Privates Robert Leighton, Adithya Biju and Lachlan Coe, from the School of Military Engineering, create 3D models at the Makerspace facility at Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney. Story and photos by Sergeant Brodie Cross.
Australian Army News Science & Technology 

Three dimensions of problem solving

25/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 574 Views 0 Comments Holsworthy Barracks, National Science Week

Creativity and innovation were on display at the Makerspace facility in Holsworthy Barracks during National Science Week 2023, with soldiers

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An Australian Army special forces soldier from 2nd Commando Regiment and a United States Army soldier from 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) prepare for a static-line parachuting training jump side-by-side at RAAF Base Richmond in Sydney. Photos by Corporal Cameron Pegg.
Australian Army News 

Special forces gear up for the unknown

26/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1463 Views 0 Comments 2nd Commando Regiment, Exercise Talisman Sabre, Holsworthy Barracks, RAAF Richmond, US Army

Special operations force elements from Australia, Papua New Guinea and the United States came together at Holsworthy Barracks in Sydney

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Doug and Kaye Baird, parents of Australian Army soldier Corporal Cameron Baird, VC, MG, and brother Brendan Baird during the 2nd Commando Regiment memorial service at Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton. Photo by Corporal Lisa Sherman.
ADF People Australian Army History Lest We Forget 

More to Baird, VC, than the warrior

03/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1132 Views 0 Comments 2nd Commando Regiment, Afghanistan, Corporal Cameron Baird VC MG, Holsworthy Barracks, Victoria Cross

Corporal Cameron Baird, VC, MG, is often remembered as a face-painted warrior from the popular portrait, but his closest mates

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Australian Army Captain Sharon Chan's 2023 Prince of Wales Award has allowed her to expand her professional knowledge and capability. Story by Emily Egan.
ADF People 

Awards worth winning for reservists

21/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 312 Views 0 Comments ADF Reserve, Holsworthy Barracks, Prince of Wales Award

Applications are open for the 2024 Prince of Wales Awards, which recognise the contribution made by reservists and their civilian employers to

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Major General Paul Kenny, left, Special Operations Commander for Australia, presents Major Paul Dunbavin from the Australian Defence Force School of Special Operations with his Chief of Army gold commendation at Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney.
ADF People 

Troops get gold for Olympic Games program

05/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3265 Views 0 Comments 2nd Commando Regiment, Holsworthy Barracks, Special Operations Command (SOCOMD)

Special Operations Command (SOCOMD) personnel who supported Australia’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games athletes and coaches were awarded a Chief of

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Captain Harrison Keynes from 17th Sustainment Brigade undertakes Combat Marksmanship Continuum at the Weapon Training Simulation System facility at Holsworthy Barracks. Story by Captain Andrew Page. Photo by Captain Thomas Kaye.
Australian Army News 

Training to survive a threat situation

18/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 946 Views 0 Comments 17th Sustainment Brigade, Army Combatives Program, Holsworthy Barracks

Members of Army’s 17th Sustainment Brigade brushed up on their warfighting skills on a Combat Behaviours training course. CAPTION: Captain

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Sapper Alistair Wilson from the School of Military Engineering at Wellington Barracks, London. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Corporal John Solomon.
ADF People 

Moment in time this soldier will never forget

20/09/202225/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1073 Views 0 Comments Holsworthy Barracks, Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022, School of Military Engineering

Being selected as one of 40 ADF personnel to travel to London to be part of the Commonwealth contingent for

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Princess Anne talks with soldiers from 145th Signal Squadron during her visit to Holsworthy Barracks in Sydney. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photo by Sergeant Tristan Kennedy.
Australian Army News 

Royal visitor at Holsworthy Barracks

15/04/202216/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2063 Views 0 Comments Holsworthy Barracks, Royal Australian Corps of Signals, Royal Australian Corps of Transport

Soldiers from the Royal Australian Corps of Signals (RASigs) and the Royal Australian Corps of Transport (RACT) provided a royal

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