Honouring the Anzac spirit in London – Anzac Day
Large crowds turned out in London for Anzac Day services led by His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh. CAPTION: The
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SEQ Navy vets receive Somalia citation at HMAS Moreton
Six Navy veterans have received the Meritorious Unit Citation, for sustained outstanding service in warlike operation. CAPTION: Michael Apperley, left, and
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Strengthening Anzac and PNG bonds – Anzac Day
Dawn broke across Bomana War Cemetery in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, accompanied by wreath-laying and the playing of the
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Anzac Day commemorated in the Philippines – Anzac Day
To commemorate Anzac Day, a dawn service was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Philippines. CAPTION: Personnel
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Chief of Army visits Aussie troops in England
Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart urged Australians across the world to honour the words of the Ode of
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Emotional day for personnel, veterans and families – Anzac Day
Members of the Army’s 7th Brigade took part in Anzac Day commemorations in Brisbane to pay their respect to current
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Is USS Fort McHenry in Cairns?
Just a question, Why has the US vessel, Fort McHenry LCU 2020 not left Cairns Naval Base since the end
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Cousins ‘unite’ in France a century later – Anzac Day
As told by Leading Aircraftwoman Hunter Westbrook, of Australia’s Federation Guard, to Flight Lieutenant Lily Lancaster. CAPTION: Leading Aircraftwoman Hunter Westbrook,
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Proud to march on familiar streets – Anzac Day
Flying Officer Nathan Peters, of 37 Squadron, explains why this Anzac Day holds a particular significance for him. (As told
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Honouring past relatives on French soil – Anzac Day
Almost 106 years after guns fell silent in the battle of Villers-Bretonneux, one of the descendants of a soldier killed
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Merchant Navy veteran honoured – Anzac Day
In February 1943, 16-year-old Don Kennedy from Manly, NSW, jumped on board the Norwegian tanker MT Seirstad and cruised out
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Family history motivates Defence service – Anzac Day
A booby trap detonated and collapsed the Bapaume town hall in France on March 25, 1917, killing Lance Corporal Jules
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Missing World War II bomber and crew found
Royal Australian Air Force has positively identified a 100 Squadron World War II Beaufort aircraft (A9-186), first reported missing in
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Course builds special forces capability
1st Commando Regiment completed its inaugural special operations first-aid course recently, to enable special warfare operators to develop the skills
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Offer of soup for Ukrainian trainees
Dear Folks. Does anyone have contacts in or with the Operation Kudu folk in the UK (see below reference) or
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VALE Major Michael ‘Bronco’ Lane (ret’d), ex 22nd SAS, Hereford, UK
A life of service and unassuming self belief well lived, vale Major Michael ‘Bronco’ Lane, BEM, MM *2 FILE PHOTO:
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Intense simulated injuries test medics
Screaming casualties pleaded for help as they clutched gunshot wounds. CAPTION: An Army medic from 2nd Health Battalion gives emergency medical
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VALE: Former Air Commodore Vin Hill
One of the Royal Australian Air Force’s last great aviators and true characters died just months shy of his 100th
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Stockton Bight tragedy commemorated
Soldiers from the 5th Combat Services Support Battalion (5CSSB), veterans, and community leaders assembled at Fort Scratchley near Newcastle to
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The ‘Cost of Doing Business’ book launched
A new book tells the story of Australia’s tumultuous path to becoming a global leader in military aviation safety. The
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