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Singleton Military Area

Private Michael Staszak, centre-left, receives orders from his platoon commander before a patrol as part of Exercise Menin Blade at Singleton Military Area, NSW. Story and photo by Corporal Michael Rogers.
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04/06/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 38 Views 0 Comments 2nd/17th Battalion Royal NSW Regiment (2/17RNSWR), Army Reserve, Exercise Menin Blade, Singleton Military Area

Despite the rain and cold, leading a section of infantry through the scrub makes Private Michael Staszak feel at home.

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