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Australian Army musician Jade O'Halloran, from the Australian Army Band, performs at Carols at the Barracks. Story by Major Jesse Robilliard. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

Carols make triumphant return to Victoria Barracks

16/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 237 Views 0 Comments Australian Army Band, Legacy, Victoria Barracks

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, Christmas carols returned to the lawns of Australian Army Headquarters, Forces Command,

Leading Aircraftwoman Chantelle Bradford, a guard member with Australia’s Federation Guard. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

ADF People Veterans

Helping veterans find new purpose

27/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 549 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

Flight Sergeant Shan Origliasso with her daughter Zahlee, wearing her father’s medals, are supported by Legacy after the loss of their partner and father Leith Walsh in 2019. Story by Corporal Melina Young. Photo by Flight Sergeant Shan Origliasso.

ADF People

Bears and pens make huge impact

07/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 680 Views 0 Comments Legacy, Legacy Week

For Flight Sergeant Shan Origliasso and her seven-year-old daughter Zahlee, life would be a lot harder without the support they

Flight Sergeant Geoff McLaughin, from No. 77 Squadron at RAAF Base Williamtown, sells a Legacy bear to Louise Neider in Newcastle during Legacy Week. Story and photo by Corporal Melina Young.

News Royal Australian Air Force Veterans

Emotional connection to Legacy Week

07/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 466 Views 0 Comments Legacy, Legacy Week, No. 3 CRU, No. 77 Squadron, RAAF Williamtown

The volunteer sheet filled fast when nominations were called to collect fundraising money for Legacy Week throughout the Hunter region.

Two members from 7th Brigade labelling which of the many Legacy bears they're packing, with options ranging from Army to Navy to Royal Australian Air Force. Story and photo by Captain Cody Tsaousis.

ADF People

7th Brigade backs Legacy

19/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 885 Views 0 Comments 7th Brigade, Legacy, Legacy Week

Soldiers from 7th Brigade were more than happy to lend a hand in the name of charity ahead of upcoming

Brisbane community members dressed up to attend In Concert with the Force at Brisbane City Hall. Story by Captain Taylor Lynch. Photo by Major Roger Brennan.

Australian Army News

Force of Star Wars with Brisbane for a night

13/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 703 Views 0 Comments 1st Regiment Royal Australian Artillery, Legacy

Not so long ago, in a Brisbane City Hall not so far away, the Band of the 1st Regiment, Royal

Soldiers from 1st Intelligence Battalion remove a large tree trunk as part of Legacy’s Backyard Assist program in Brisbane. Story by Captain Evita Ryan.

Australian Army News Veterans

Soldiers happy to get hands dirty for Legacy widow

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 877 Views 0 Comments 1st Intelligence Battalion, Legacy

While 96-year-old Legacy widow Gwenyth (Gwen) Davis looked on from her front porch, 1st Intelligence Battalion soldiers donned their gloves, grabbed the

Australian Army soldiers based at Puckapunyal, Victoria, participate in the 16 hour endurance challenge. Story by Major Carrie Robards.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing Military Fitness News

Pushing the limits for a good cause

26/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 686 Views 0 Comments CATC, Legacy, Puckapunyal

While many of us were sleeping in bed, 31 participants were pushing through pain barrier at the 16-hour endurance challenge

Members of the Indigenous Marathon Foundation taking part in the inaugural Run Army 2021 5km and 10km events at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Running to make a change

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 859 Views 0 Comments Legacy

The 5km and 10km Run Army fun run returns to Brisbane on Sunday April 24, 2022, with funds raised going

A group of civilians who bid for an Army experience in a charity auction supporting Legacy are given details about the M1A1 Abrams main battle tank at Gallipoli Barracks. Story by Captain Michael Trainor. Photo by Corporal Kerry Uilderks.

Australian Army News

Tank ride for Legacy winners

31/10/202113/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1006 Views 0 Comments Legacy

Some Australians only dream about riding in some of the Army’s most heavy-duty fighting equipment, but a small group of

Commanding Officer HMAS Watson Commander Tina Brown, Warrant Officer Nigel Jeffers and Petty Officer Jessica Fisher take part in the Legacy lunge challenge held at HMAS Watson. Story by Lieutenant Kiz Welling-Burtenshaw.

ADF People

HMAS Watson lunges for Legacy

29/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 566 Views 0 Comments Battle of the Bases, HMAS Watson, Legacy

Members of HMAS Watson dug deep this month to raise funds for Legacy by competing in the ADF-wide Battle of