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Australian Army soldier Corporal Hyun Kim is promoted by Commander 1st (Australian) Division, Major General Ash Collingburn during Exercise Freedom Shield at Camp Yongin, Republic of Korea. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photos by Sergeant Won Kyu Jeon (Republic of Korea).
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Linguist left speechless at award ceremony

17/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2259 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, Exercise Freedom Shield, linguists, South Korea, United Nations Command (UNC)

Army reservist Corporal Hyun Kim was promoted from craftsman to corporal and presented with an Army Silver Commendation during Exercise

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Able Seaman Alexandra Manthey, second from left, holds a UK flag during a ceremony in Busan, South Korea. Story by Lieutenant Commander Brendan Trembath. Photo by Yun, In Kyeong.
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Proud to represent Australia in Korea

20/12/202421/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2271 Views 0 Comments South Korea, United Nations Command (UNC)

A deployment to South Korea has brought many ‘pinch me moments’ for Able Seaman Alexandra Manthey, who represents Australia in

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Australian observer Leading Aircraftman Ben Whitfield, right, observes personnel from the Ministry of National Defense for Killed in Action Recovery and Identification conduct human remains recovery at White Horse Hill. Story and photo by Petty Officer Jason Wilson.
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Aussies help on Korean DMZ battlefield excavation

12/01/202313/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3114 Views 0 Comments Korean War, Republic of Korea Army (ROKA), United Nations Command (UNC)

The White Horse Hill battlefield is silent, yet decades on it remains contested and dangerous. CAPTION: Australian observer Leading Aircraftman

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