Young officers learn to manage stress
Your kayak capsizes and you are trapped. Immediately, you are hyper-aware of your breath, where your mates are, and each
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Selection course identifies Special Forces Integrators
The next generation of Special Forces engineers, medics and signallers were selected to serve in Special Operations Command (SOCOMD) during
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Army’s first responders practise their craft
When the ADF is called upon to undertake humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, it’s often Army’s workhorse helicopter, the CH-47F
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City honours school with freedom of entry
The streets of the Melbourne suburb of Montmorency came alive on October 5 with ceremonial splendour as the Defence Force
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Army aircrews on a high during training in PNG
In late September, Townsville-based 5th Aviation Regiment flew four of its CH-47F Chinooks to Papua New Guinea to take part
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Aussie Apaches land in Townsville
Army’s first new attack helicopters were delivered to RAAF Base Townsville last month. CAPTION: Pilots from the United States prepare
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Jungle assault on Bersama Lima
The sharp sound of simulated gunfire and mortars echoed through the jungle as coloured smoke billowed across the canopy. CAPTION:
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Regional partners mark firsts on Ex Bersama Lima
This year’s Exercise Bersama Lima marked a series of firsts and a strong emphasis on future-ready capabilities of the Five
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Aussies proud of peacekeeping role
Every pallet loaded and every list checked gave Private Naomi Manton and Leading Aircraftman Blair Andrews pride in supporting the
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Building bonds in Timor-Leste
More than 250 Australian soldiers worked with personnel from New Zealand, the United States and Japan during a series of Defence
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Professor says Army must earn society’s respect
One of the world’s pre-eminent experts on civil-military relations said Army’s role in society was an integral, yet often under-appreciated,
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EOS contracted for Redback remote weapon system
Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (EOS) has been awarded a contract to supply remote weapon systems (RWS) for the Australian
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Bravery and Betrayal – second national tour
Following the incredible success of the its first national tour, Bravery and Betrayal producers have bowed overwhelming demand for more
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Army’s ties with Queensland town affirmed
The streets of Toowoomba were lined with locals on September 20, to show their appreciation for Cabarlah-based 7th Signal Regiment
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Theory becomes reality for combat engineers
Combat engineering vehicles once only existed in theory for Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Mitchell. CAPTION: M1A2 Abrams from 2nd Cavalry Regiment
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Sappers welcomed to the jungle
Amidst the dense Kuantan jungle, military personnel from Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and the United Kingdom were greeted by a striking
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Army medics hone trilateral skills
From trauma care to casualty evacuation, army medical specialists from Australia, Japan and the United States trained side by side
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Rain adds pain to competition
Covered in mud, tired, and with every item of their kit drenched, infantrymen were pushed to see which battalion could
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New destructive breaching capability on display
A barrage of tank and Australian light armoured vehicle (ASLAV) fire shatters an enemy HQ on a hill about 1.5km
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Army’s new armour makes waves at sea
A trial conducted with HMAS Adelaide this month has demonstrated Navy’s ability to move some of Army’s newest and heaviest land combat
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