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Air Force aircraft technician Corporal Leigh Gammie discusses the F-35A Lightning II aircraft with veterans from the Merewether Hamilton Adamstown RSL sub-Branch at 3 Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown. Story by Flight Lieutenant Grace Casey-Maughan. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Kurt Lewis.

RSL meets today’s RAAF

20/06/202522/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1084 Views 0 Comments No. 3 Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown, RSL

Members of the Mereweather-Hamilton-Adamstown Returned and Services League (RSL) Sub-Branch attended RAAF Base Williamtown in May to experience today’s Royal

(L-R) Lieutenant Colonol Justin Meyer, Master Sergeant Emily Luzum, Debbie Wadwell and Group Captain Paul Jarvis with a shadow box for the Russell family, at RAAF Base Amberley, Qld. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photos by Corporal Brett Sherriff.

ADF People History

B-2 Spirit delivers important overseas mail

13/09/202415/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1164 Views 0 Comments No. 82 Wing, RAAF Amberley, RSL, US Air Force, Vietnam War, WWII

When sending important packages overseas, most people look for a fast and secure carrier – and no other provider can

Merchant Navy veteran Don Kennedy receives the Merchant Mariners of WW2 Congressional Gold Medal from US Consul General Christine Elder at a ceremony in Sydney, NSW. Story by Lieutenant Marie Davies.

ADF People History Lest We Forget

Merchant Navy veteran honoured – Anzac Day

23/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 787 Views 0 Comments RSL, WWII

In February 1943, 16-year-old Don Kennedy from Manly, NSW, jumped on board the Norwegian tanker MT Seirstad and cruised out

Australian Army officer Captain Pamela Truscott speaks with a fellow guest at the Working Spirit/RSL Western Australia International Women's Day lunch. Story by Major Dean Benson. Photo by Corporal Nakia Chapman.

ADF People

Celebrating service and beyond

13/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1009 Views 0 Comments 13th Brigade, 1st Health Battalion, International Women's Day, RSL

Showcasing the breadth and depth of the contributions of female soldiers was at the heart of a special International Women’s

Lest We Forget Thought provoking

Why are RSL clubs privately owned and no longer support veterans?

21/03/202321/03/2023 Andrew Brandon 4446 Views 4 Comments RSL

The above question – or questions – was asked by a CONTACT fan. But let’s break it down… Are RSL

A RAAF C-17A Globemaster III offloads its special cargo of 100 yet to be assembled wheelchairs at Manila’s Clark Air Force Base bound for severely disabled children in Angeles City. Story by John Noble. Photo by Flight Lieutenant Kevin Cameron.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Wheels up for kids in the Philippines

02/12/202206/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1258 Views 0 Comments C-17A Globemaster III, Philippines, RSL

A Royal Australian Air Force transport C-17A Loadmaster III has helped deliver a total of 100 wheelchairs to Clark Air

Members of Headquarters 17th Sustainment Brigade joined RSL LifeCare and a number of other veteran charities for a community engagement activity at Our Big Kitchen, Bondi, NSW. Story by Captain Andrew Page.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News Veterans

Defence members cook off for a good cause

23/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1671 Views 0 Comments 17th Sustainment Brigade, RSL

Former and current serving members of the ADF went head-to-head in a kitchen cook-off competition during Veterans Health Week. CAPTION:

WW2 veterans Harold “Hiram” Ristrom and Margaret Hattersley receive handmade quilts from the Quilts of Valour Foundation during a lunch held at the Bentleigh RSL, Victoria. Story by Corporal Melina Young. Photo by Leading Seaman James McDougall.

History News Royal Australian Navy Veterans

WW2 veterans honoured for valour

26/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1510 Views 0 Comments HMAS Kanimbla, RSL, WWII

Three World War 2 Navy veterans instrumental in supporting General Douglas MacArthur’s return to the Philippines, cracking enemy codes, and

FILE PHOTO (November 2013): An Australian Army Land Rover lands on a beach in the Philippines during Operation Philippines Assist. Photo by Corporal Jake Sims (digitally altered by CONTACT).

Australian CONTACT BLOG SPOT Editor's Blog News Veterans

CORRECTION: ‘Free Land Rovers’ are not free after all

11/10/201807/02/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5783 Views 2 Comments Darren Chester, Land Rover, RSL

On 21 September we ran a story under the headline “200 free Land Rovers for RSLs“. FILE PHOTO (November 2013): An

Australian miscellaneous News Veterans

Veterans invited back to Timor to begin healing

12/04/201621/04/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3854 Views 0 Comments RSL, Timor Awakening, Veterans Care

A beautiful collaboration between RSL Queensland, Veterans’ Care Association and Adventure Professionals Pty Ltd (all veterans and RSL members themselves) will