Gallipoli Barracks – Page 2

An Australian Army soldier competes in Exercise Golden Plate at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, Queensland. Story by Ellijahna Victoria. Photos by Sergeant Jason Slape.

Culinary combat for Army chefs

30/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2636 Views 0 Comments 10th Force Support Battalion, 1st Catering Platoon, Army Catering Corps, Exercise Golden Plate, Gallipoli Barracks, New Zealand Defence Force

In the sizzling world of culinary prowess, where creativity meets precision, a gastronomic showdown unfolded between chefs of 10th Force

An Australian Army electric protected mobility vehicle demonstrated the capability to provide power to enable a medical treatment team to deploy in the field at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Australian Army News Science & Technology

Electric Bushmaster tested in the field

24/11/202309/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2986 Views 0 Comments 2nd Health Battalion, electric protected mobility vehicle (ePMV), Gallipoli Barracks, Robotic and Autonomous Systems Implementation and Coordination Office (RICO)

The Robotic and Autonomous Systems Implementation and Coordination Office (RICO) has trialled the electric protected mobility vehicle (ePMV) with a

Australian Army troopers from the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) help a mate over a 10-foot wall, during the 7th Brigade Military Skills Competition at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Australian Army News

Military skills on show in close competition

10/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2957 Views 0 Comments 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment, 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, 7th Brigade, Commander’s Trophy, Gallipoli Barracks

6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR) won a brigade military skills competition and, as a result, claimed this year’s

Members from Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles User Nations Group attended a capability display held at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Photos by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Australian Army News Sovereign industry

Tactical vehicles tried and tested

03/11/202305/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4112 Views 0 Comments 7th Brigade, 7th Combat Service Support Battalion, Gallipoli Barracks, Rheinmetall MAN

Soldiers who operate Army’s land tactical vehicles shared insights with representatives from other nations who use the machinery at a

Australian Army soldiers instruct Republic of Fiji Military Forces members during a live shoot with the Australian EF88, as part of Exercise Coral Warrior at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photos by Private Alfred Stauder.

Australian Army News

Firing all the right questions

27/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2446 Views 0 Comments 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment, 8/9 RAR, EF88 Austyer rifle, Exercise Coral Warrior, Gallipoli Barracks, Republic of Fiji Military Forces

Fijian soldiers have begun training with Charlie Company 8/9 Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane for

Australian Army News

Students revel in experience of Army life

15/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3275 Views 1 Comment 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry), 7th Brigade, ASLAV, Defence Work Experience Program, Gallipoli Barracks

Participants in the Defence Work Experience Program (DWEP) sampled day-to-day Army life when they were hosted by multiple 7th Brigade

HMAS Moreton’s Maritime Human Resource Officer Sub Lieutenant Matt Murphy, with members from HMAS Moreton, Fleet battle staff, Gallipoli Barracks and Navy Members from RAAF base Amberley on R U OK Day. Story by Lieutenant Rebeca Williamson. Photos by Lieutenant Rebecca Williamson.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Walking the walk and talking the talk

15/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2167 Views 0 Comments Gallipoli Barracks, HMAS Moreton, R U OK, RAAF Amberley, suicide prevention

In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) and R U OK?, Defence personnel from HMAS Moreton and across south-east Queensland took part

From left, Army soldiers Lance Corporal Timothy Maloney and Private Liam McIvor, from the 9th Battalion, Royal Queensland Regiment, prepare to enter a building during joint training activities at Gallipoli Barracks, Queensland. Story and photo by Private Connor Morrison.

Australian Army News

Infantry and engineers learn from each other

25/08/202328/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2856 Views 0 Comments 6th Engineer Support Regiment, 9th Battalion Royal Queensland Regiment, EOD, Gallipoli Barracks, Urban Operations Training Facility

Soldiers of the 9th Battalion, Royal Queensland Regiment (9RQR), and the 6th Engineer Support Regiment (6ESR) conducted a joint unit

Australian Army soldiers from the 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment with members from the Long Tan Veteran's Association attend the 57th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan service held at the at St John's Cathedral, Brisbane. Story by Corporal Rebecca Draheim. Photos by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

ADF People History Lest We Forget Veterans

Soldiers connect with veterans

25/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2457 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Gallipoli Barracks, Long Tan

Marking 57 years since the battle, the camaraderie and unspoken exchanges among veterans were unmistakable as they met at St

Australian Army Cadets from Darling Downs flew in from Toowoomba on an MRH-90 Taipan during the 'closed cadet open day viewing' before the Gallipoli Barracks open day. Story by Stacey Doyle. Photo by Lieutenant (AAC) Lauren Trevisani.

ADF People

Treat for cadets at Gallipoli Barracks open day

29/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2892 Views 0 Comments Air Force Cadets, Army Cadets, Gallipoli Barracks, MRH-90 Taipan

More than 300 Army and Air Force Cadets, accompanied by nearly 50 volunteer cadet staff, recently enjoyed a tour of

Australian Army sappers from the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment hose down a Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle in a decontamination bay. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photo by Sapper Tristan Montagu.

Australian Army News

Army reaches new CBRN milestone

21/06/202325/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4203 Views 0 Comments 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment, 7th Brigade, Boxer CRV, CBRN, Gallipoli Barracks, HX77 Truck, M777 Howitzer

Soldiers from 7th Brigade units took part in chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence (CBRN-D) training, including an equipment decontamination

Soldiers of the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment stand to attention during the battalion's King's and Regimental Colours Parade. Story and photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

Australian Army History News Veterans

First King’s Colours unfurled

08/06/202308/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4289 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Chief of Army, Gallipoli Barracks, Governor-General of Australia, King’s and Regimental Colours

With the coronation of the new monarch earlier this year, the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR) has become the

Privates Leah Gustafson and Sylvia Ng from 2nd Health Battalion hold an Olive Python during the venomous snake handling and relocation course at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story and photo by Private Thomas de Weger.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News

Facing fears at snake-handling course

08/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2571 Views 0 Comments 2nd Health Battalion, Gallipoli Barracks

In a first for most, members of 2nd Health Battalion’s preventative medicine team conducted a venomous snake-handling and relocation course

Members of the public have a close look at an M1A1 Abrams main battle tank at the Gallipoli Barracks Open Day 2023. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Australian Army News

Gallipoli Barracks open day a big hit

24/05/202324/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3141 Views 0 Comments Gallipoli Barracks

About 18,000 people from south-east Queensland registered to attend the Gallipoli Barracks Open Day at Enoggera on 20 May. CAPTION:

Germany Parliamentary State Secretary for Defence Thomas Hitschler has a close look at an ADF Boxer at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane. Photo by Signaller Christopher Kingston.

Australian Army News

Heavyweight export deal in the making for Boxers

24/03/202308/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4585 Views 4 Comments Gallipoli Barracks, Rheinmetall Boxer CRV

Australia is a step closer to finalising a major deal to provide Boxer heavy weapon carrier vehicles to the German

An Australian Army rifleman from 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, conducts combat shooting rehearsals at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Asia Australian Army News Pacific

Soldiers prepare for Philippines deployment

31/01/202331/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4141 Views 0 Comments 2nd Health Battalion, 6th Battalion RAR, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Gallipoli Barracks

Members of 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment and 2nd Health Battalion have been preparing for

Reservists and civilian employers from the public sector winner South Australia Women's and Children's Hospital. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor. Photo by Private Michael Currie.

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Hospital wins national reserves support award

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2198 Views 1 Comment Defence National Employer Support Awards, Gallipoli Barracks

Leadership, communication and strong organisational skills are just some of the attributes ADF reservists bring to the civilian work environment,

Australian Army soldier Corporal Jake Bostock talks with Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, AO, DSC. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photo by Sergeant Tristan Kennedy.

ADF People History

Corporal continues family’s Gallipoli legacy

16/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3241 Views 0 Comments Gallipoli Barracks, WWI, WWII

The Australian Defence Force has a rich history of family legacies being carried on through the generations. CAPTION: Australian Army

Members of the Service Attachés and Advisers Group tour RAAF Base Amberley in Brisbane as part of their engagement program. Story by Kristi Cheng.

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Brisbane bases and industry in the spotlight

28/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2655 Views 0 Comments Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, C-17A Globemaster III, Gallipoli Barracks, RAAF Amberley, Service Attachés and Advisers Group (SAAG)

The Service Attachés and Advisers Group (SAAG) concluded this year’s engagement program with a trip to Defence bases and industry

The Governor-General, General (retd) Sir David Hurley, attaches the Streamer, East Timor 1999-2003, to the Princess Anne banner during the 1st Signal Regiment honours parade at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Jessica O’Reilly. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Australian Army History News

Theatre Honour presented to 1st Signal Regiment

09/09/202213/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 4433 Views 0 Comments 1st Signal Regiment, Gallipoli Barracks, Governor-General

Two prestigious commendations were awarded to the 1st Signal Regiment during a parade at Gallipoli Barracks this week. CAPTION: The