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Kokoda Barracks

Lieutenant Colonel Wendy Say with veteran and founder of the Kokoda Youth Foundation Doug Henderson in front of the new Canungra Vietnam Memorial at Kokoda Barracks in Queensland. Story by Major Carolyn Barnett. Photo by Private Andrew Shaw.
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Kokoda Barracks unveils new Vietnam memorial

08/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2444 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion RAR, Canungra, Kokoda Barracks, Kokoda Youth Foundation, Vietnam veterans

After two years of dedicated volunteer work and community collaboration, the new Canungra Vietnam Memorial opened to veterans, families and

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An Australian Army cadet climbs the cargo net during the Chief of Army Cadet Team Challenge 2023 at Kokoda Barracks in Canungra, South Queensland. Story by Stacey Doyle. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.
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Cadets test physical and mental strength

28/07/202301/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4001 Views 0 Comments Army Cadets, Canungra, Kokoda Barracks

Ninety Australian Army cadets and 10 Australian Air Force cadets from across Australia gathered at Kokoda Barracks, Canungra, to participate

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Governor-General General (retd) David Hurley, Mrs Linda Hurley and Major General Michael Krause assist Kokoda campaign veteran George Turner at the opening of the Kokoda Memorial Track. Story and photo by Major Roger Brennan.
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Track’s naming marks 80th anniversary of Kokoda campaign

23/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1674 Views 0 Comments Governor-General, Kokoda Barracks

The Governor-General General (retd) David Hurley and Mrs Linda Hurley officially opened the Kokoda Memorial Track at Kokoda Barracks, near

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National President of the AATTV Association Colonel (retd) Kerry Gallagher, left, and President of RSL Queensland Major General Stephen Day unveil the Operation Reunite memorial at Kokoda Barracks. Story by Captain Ashlea Tighe. Photo by Signals Christopher Kingston.
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Marking 60th anniversary of AATTV

12/08/202214/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3023 Views 0 Comments AATTV, Kokoda Barracks, Victoria Cross, Vietnam War

One of the most highly decorated units of the Vietnam War celebrated the 60th anniversary of its formation with a

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