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Legacy torchbearers Emily Lahay and Commander 4th Brigade, Brigadier Michelle Campbell during the last leg of the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay in Melbourne. Story by Captain Mark Blackman and Captain Kristen Daisy Cleland. Photo by Corporal Michael Currie.

50,000 kilometres for 100 years of Legacy

17/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 591 Views 0 Comments Chief of Defence Force, Governor-General of Australia, Legacy, Shrine of Remembrance

The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay ended on October 12, with torch-bearers carrying the Legacy flame through Melbourne on the final

From left, Flight Sergeant Aaron Absolon with Hunter Legacy Youth member Alex Hobson, Victoria Hopkins and President Paul Rees during a tour of the F-35A Lightning II at 3 Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photos by Aircraftman Kurt Lewis.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Legacy torch relay shines light on RAAF gift

11/10/202315/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 687 Views 0 Comments Legacy, No. 3 Squadron

A passionate aviator from 3 Squadron has orchestrated a large donation to help local Hunter families. CAPTION: From left, Flight Sergeant

ADF People

Legacy flame passes through Canberra

01/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 484 Views 0 Comments Legacy

Former Navy pilot Kate Munari was the third torchbearer off the rank as the Legacy Centenary flame passed through Canberra

Commander Cindy Jenkins, left, during her stint as a torch bearer in the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay, to recognise 100 years of the Legacy Promise. Story by Captain Kristen Daisy Cleland. Photo by Callum Smith.

ADF People History

Commanding link to Legacy

04/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 738 Views 0 Comments HMAS Supply, Legacy

For Commander Cindy Jenkins, serving in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has cemented a family connection with Defence and revealed

Lieutenant Aaron McCready with his sister, Flying Officer Nadine Muller, and their nephew, Madden Muller (wearing his great-grandfather Corporal Mervyn McCready's medals). Story by Captain Catherine Batch. Photo by Callum Smith.

ADF People History Lest We Forget

Legacy beneficiary gives back

21/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 443 Views 0 Comments Legacy, WWII

In the aftermath of a long and devastating World War 2 campaign, the scars left on soldiers like Lieutenant Aaron

Legacy Centenary Torch Relay Bearer Nicholas Paske (centre) with Air Force personnel (L-R) Leading Aircraftwoman Sarah Negrin, Warrant Officer Scott Biddell, Flight Lieutenant Brett Smith and Flight Sergeant Shawn Spry in front of a C-27J Spartan at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Flight Lieutenant Greg Hinks. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.

ADF People

Supporting 100 years of Legacy

21/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 350 Views 0 Comments Legacy

When the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay began in Pozieres, France in April, Leading Aircraftwoman Sarah Negrin was humbled to know

The flame is lit by a torch bearer as the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay begins in Albany, Western Australia, to begin its six-month journey across Australia. Photo by Private Reece Oakes.

Australian News Veterans

Centenary torch lights up in Albany

05/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 760 Views 0 Comments Legacy

Legacy’s Centenary Torch Relay arrived in Albany, Western Australia, on 3 May at the start of its six-month journey across

Assistant Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Thistlethwaite lights a legacy torch during the launch of the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay at Pozieres British Cemetery, France. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.

ADF Europe News Veterans

Legacy torch sets off on six-month journey

02/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 844 Views 0 Comments Legacy

Legacy Centenary Torch Relay has begun in Pozières, France marking the start of a journey to celebrate 100 years since

Australian Army soldiers from the 3rd Brigade begin Run Army Townsville 2023 at Jezzine Barracks in Townsville, Queensland. Photo by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett.

ADF People Videos

Army running for a purpose

29/04/202303/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1472 Views 0 Comments Legacy, Run Army

Under the north-Queensland sun, Run Army Townsville had a huge turnout for their inaugural event on 21 April. CAPTION: Australian

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.

Australian Army News

Carols make triumphant return to Victoria Barracks

16/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 591 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 782 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 980 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 677 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 1221 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 1019 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 1135 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 927 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 1073 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 1221 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 830 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