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Australian Army soldier Corporal Sam Kelly prepares an uncrewed aerial system with a mounted LiDAR unit for a test flight at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Nigel Jacobs. Photo by Lance Corporal Luke Donegan.

Taking flight to cover more ground

20/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 608 Views 0 Comments 12th Chief Engineer Works (12CEW), Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS)

12th Chief Engineer Works (12CEW) in Brisbane is trialling a new capability to capture detailed spatial data over larger areas

Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart talks with North-West Mobile Force patrolman Private Kamahl Korrabubba from Centre Squadron in Alice Springs. Story and photos by Corporal Michael Rogers.

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Praise for regional security unit

20/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 981 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, Chief of Army, NORFORCE, Regional Force Surveillance Group (RFSG)

In the vast, rugged expanses of north-western Australia, soldiers from the Regional Force Surveillance Group (RFSG) act as Defence’s eyes

Australian Army soldiers from the 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, and Indonesian Armed Forces personnel conduct live-fire serials as part of Exercise Keris Woomera on HMAS Adelaide. Story by Lieutenant Commander Gary McHugh. Photo by Corporal Janet Pan.

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Flexing high-seas firepower with TNI

15/11/202416/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1227 Views 0 Comments 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Australian Amphibious Force (AAF), Exercise Keris Woomera, HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Stuart, TNI

High-end maritime warfare was on the agenda recently during Exercise Keris Woomera. CAPTION: Australian Army soldiers from the 1st Battalion, the

Soldiers take part in the 2024 7th Brigade military skills competition as part of the Commander’s Trophy at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photos by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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Awards shared in military skills comp

13/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 842 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, 7th Brigade, Commander’s Trophy, Gallipoli Barracks

Personnel from 7th Brigade have participated in the military skills competition as part of the Commander’s Trophy in early November.

Army chef Corporal Lee Kemp participates in one of the Exercise Golden Plate cooking scenarios at Gallipoli Barracks, Queensland. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. Photos by Sergeant Jason Slape.

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Chefs turn up the heat at Ex Golden Plate

13/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 469 Views 0 Comments 10th Force Support Battalion, 1st Catering Platoon, Exercise Golden Plate, PNGDF

Army chefs from across Australia were put to the ultimate culinary test at this year’s Exercise Golden Plate. CAPTION: Army chef

Australian Army soldiers and members of the Philippine Marine Corps conduct littoral assault training during Joint Australian Training Team – Philippines program at Marine Base Ternate, Philippines. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photos by Corporal Janet Pan.

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Explosive start for sappers in the Philippines

12/11/202416/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1201 Views 0 Comments 1st Brigade, 1st Combat Engineer Regiment, Joint Australian Training Team – Philippines (JATT-P), Philippine Marine Corps

Explosives, beach assaults and knife fighting kicked off the first two weeks of training between Australian soldiers and members of

The Victoria Cross for Australia was awarded to the late Private Richard Norden.

Australian Army News Veterans

VC posthumously awarded 56 years after action

12/11/202412/11/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2020 Views 3 Comments Victoria Cross

The late Private Richard Norden will be awarded a Victoria Cross for Australia for his gallantry during the Battle of

Australian Army Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award recipient Lieutenant Lachlan Maill meets local villagers in Rabaul, PNG, during a historical battle tour. Story and photos by Corporal Melina Young.

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Aspiring to lead in the spirit of Kokoda’s heroes

08/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1030 Views 0 Comments Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award, Kokoda Track, PNG, WWII

When Lieutenant Lachlan Maill heard cries for help near a shopping centre escalator, he didn’t hesitate. CAPTION: Australian Army Jonathan

Soldiers from 5th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, and Indonesian National Armed Forces personnel conduct urban training at Robertson Barracks, NT. Story by Lieutenant Commander Gary McHugh. Photos by Corporal Janet Pan.

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Ambitious amphibious exercise begins

06/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1059 Views 0 Comments 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Australian Amphibious Force (AAF), Exercise Keris Woomera, HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, TNI

The largest combined joint activity between the ADF and Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) recently got underway. CAPTION: Soldiers from 5th

raftsman Hyun Kim at US Army Garrison Humphreys in the Republic of Korea during Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 24. Story by Captain Peter Nugent. Photos by Lieutenant Commander Brendan Trembath.

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Sweaty-palms moment for interpreter in Korea

06/11/202413/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 894 Views 0 Comments Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield, Republic of Korea

There are many high-pressure roles in the ADF, but maybe none quite like interpreting a conversation between two senior officers

Australian Army Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award recipients follow Lark Force’s withdrawal route through the jungle between the villages of Dodul and Maranagi in East New Britain, PNG. Story and photos by Corporal Melina Young.

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Walking in the footsteps of their forefathers

06/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 868 Views 0 Comments Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award, PNG, WWII

When the order “every man for himself” was given, Australian soldiers of Lark Force faced a grim choice – stay

Army petroleum operator Private Mason Dearing prepares to transport fuel from an LCM-8 to the beach storage area in the vicinity of Cowley Beach Training Area, Queensland. Story by Captain Joanne Leca.

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Team that fuels the force

06/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 715 Views 0 Comments 2nd Combat Supply Company, Exercise Overland Nautical Petros, LCM-8

As waves crashed ashore at Cowley Beach, a landing craft mechanised mark 8 (LCM-8) landing craft approached carrying a critical

A CH-47F Chinook from 5th Aviation Regiment flies over Karkar Island during Exercise Helicon Luk in PNG. Story by Major Carolyn Barnett. Photos by Warrant Officer Class Two Miranda Buckley.

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PNG terrain tests flying skills

05/11/202410/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 813 Views 0 Comments 3rd Brigade, 5th Aviation Regiment, CH-47F Chinook, Exercise Helicon Luk, Exercise Wantok Warrior, PNG

CH-47F Chinooks of 5th Aviation Regiment took to the skies over the Papua New Guinea highlands for high-density altitude training

Australian Army soldiers and aviators conduct helicopter insertion and extraction training as part of UH-60M Black Hawk introduction-into-service activities. Photo by Corporal Robert Whitmore.

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Army UH-60M Black Hawk fleet update

03/11/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1705 Views 2 Comments UH-60M Black Hawk

The Australian Army says it is rapidly bringing its fleet of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters in to service, with the

Warrant Officer Class One Frank Franolic, right of centre, stands with friends and family after being presented with his third Federation Star. Story by Captain Carlie Gibson. Photo by Warrant Officer Class Two David Eason.

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Still proud to be called a sapper after 50 years

01/11/202407/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1049 Views 0 Comments Federation Star, Sapper, School of Military Engineering

In a celebration of dedication and commitment, Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Frank Franolic was awarded his third Federation Star

Lance Corporal Ben Pascoe and Private Shanon Holloway take on the roles of Commanding Officer and Regimental Sergeant Major for the day at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville. Story by Captain Brittany Evans. Photo by Trooper Dana Millington.

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Diggers take charge at 3 Brigade for a day

01/11/202407/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 874 Views 0 Comments 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Lavarack Barracks, Legacy

It was that time of year last month for soldiers from 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment to raise funds

Military Personnel Division is creating an integrated approach to career management and support across Navy, Army, and Air Force.

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Navigating an ADF career

29/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1041 Views 0 Comments Military Personnel Division

ADF personnel can now access all career management and personnel support information in one place thanks to the new Military

Soldiers fire a Javelin weapon system during the Direct Fire Support Weapons course. Story by Captain Adrienne Goode. Photo by Sergeant Peng Zhang.

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Soldiers sharpen firepower skills

29/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 795 Views 0 Comments 10/27 Battalion Royal South Australian Regiment, 2nd (Australia) Division, 9th Brigade, Cultana

Soldiers from across the 2nd (Australian) Division completed the direct fire support weapons training course at Cultana Training Area in

An F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft drops a bomb at the Townsville Field Training Area as part of the Joint Terminal Attack Controller Course live-fire serials during Exercise Black Dagger 2024. Story by Flight Lieutenant Grace Casey-Maughan. Photos by Aircraftwoman Laura Flower.

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Exercise Black Dagger 24 right on target

25/10/202426/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 4087 Views 0 Comments 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Exercise Black Dagger, F/A-18F Super Hornet, JTAC, No. 1 Squadron, No. 4 Squadron, PC-21, RAAF Townsville

Royal Australian Air Force personnel called in weapons strikes from air combat aircraft and artillery units during Exercise Black Dagger

Lieutenant Colonel Ben Watson appreciates a painting of the 9th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, in Vietnam with Veteran Dan Penman, right, at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera. Photo by Private Andrew Shaw.

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Important picture of courage and sacrifice

24/10/202426/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 836 Views 1 Comment 8th/9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Gallipoli Barracks, Vietnam War

Coinciding with its 50th anniversary, 8th/9th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (8/9RAR) has acquired the Bunker Assault painting, which marks