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Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance closed

16/03/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1870 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

In response to the spread of COVID-19, Victoria’s Shrine of Remembrance has closed its doors to public access, effective immediately until further notice.

RAAF Caribou A4-195 on a RAMSI mission over the Solomon Islands, September 2003. Photo by Brian Hartigan.

Australian News Royal Australian Air Force

Amberley Aviation Heritage open day cancelled

14/03/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2105 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

The RAAF Base Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre open day scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled as a precautionary measure in the fight against COVID-19.

A US Marine Corps gate sentry demonstrates how sentries at entry control points will limit physical contact in the fight against COVID-19. US Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Taylor Smith.

News Overseas USA

US military bans all domestic travel

14/03/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2565 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

The US Department of Defence has issued a total domestic travel ban for all military personnel, their families and civilian employees.

A cadets from the Irish Army's 96th Cadet Class in training with the National Health Service to conduct 'contact tracing' as Ireland combats the corona virus. Óglaigh na hÉireann photo.

Europe News Overseas

Irish Defence Forces suspend all non-essential activities

14/03/202014/03/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3654 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Irish Defence Forces have cancelled all non-essential activities in preparing to assist the civil authority in the fight against COVID-19.

ADF Australian News

Defence records fifth COVID-19 case

14/03/202025/03/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2389 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

ADF has updated its COVID-19 running total to reflect that it is now dealing with 5 cases – but has changed its reporting protocol to reflect zero details.

International action during the Australian Army Skills at Arms Meeting 2019 held at Puckapunyal, Victoria. Photo by Corporal Jessica de Rouw.

Australian Australian Army News

AASAM International comp cancelled

13/03/202014/03/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3569 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Defence has cancelled the international component of the Australian Army Skill at Arms Meeting which started at Greenbank Queensland today.

ASC shipbuilding facilities in Osbourne, South Australia. ASC image.

Australian News

Australian Submarine Corporation records virus case

13/03/202014/03/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2310 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

ASC Pty Ltd – the company responsibile for sustaining the Collins-class submarine fleet – has recorded it first case of COVID-19.

Australian and international participants at AASAM 2013. Photo by Sergeant John Waddell.

ADF Australian Australian Army News Sir Jeffrey Armiger

Has AASAM international component been cancelled?

12/03/202014/03/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3002 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Defence today issued a press release talking up AASAM20 scheduled to start tomorrow at Greenbank in Brisbane – with no international component mentioned.

ADF Australian News

Defence response to COVID-19

12/03/202014/03/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2211 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Defence says it is following guidance from the Department of Health in relation to COVID-19, with a priority on the health and wellbeing of personnel.

ADF Australian News

Defence position on COVID-19 virus

10/03/202014/03/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2286 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Two members of the Australian Defence Force were confirmed to have contracted the COVID-19 virus as of Sunday past, with a third reported today.

Australian News Overseas Veterans

ANZAC Day services overseas going ahead (at this stage)

05/03/202014/03/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1518 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

In the lead-up to Anzac Day, members of the public planning to attend services overseas are encouraged to register their attendance and travel plans.