Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel have contributed to a significant school project during a visit to Phuket, Thailand. Personnel from the Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019 (IPE19) Joint Task Force laid turf and built a playground at the Cornerstone Learning Centre in blistering conditions. The Asia Centre Foundation is building the facility with the help of the […]
Defence News
Citation for Viet Nam units
The extraordinary gallantry displayed by members of RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam in South Vietnam from October 1967 to June 1971 is being recognised by the Unit Citation for Gallantry. Veterans who served with RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam in the period from 1 October 1967 to 8 June 1971 are entitled to wear the Citation insignia with […]
Surf training could save lives
Australian and US forces have delivered potentially life-saving training during a visit to Patong Beach, Thailand. Using amphibious vessels launched from HMAS Canberra, personnel from the Joint Task Force for Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019 and Surf Lifesaving Australia combined in Phuket to deliver equipment and training to the beach-loving community at Patong Beach. Some 1500 life jackets […]
G-G farewells Pearce
The outgoing Governor-General of Australia returned to familiar ground during a visit to RAAF Base Pearce, Western Australia. An honour guard welcomed General (retired) Sir Peter Cosgrove to the newly refurbished base. His return brought back memories for the Governor-General. “The last time I was out here, I was boarding a C-130 to undertake a […]
Aussie RADM to UNHQ Korea
The Chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Joseph Dunford, Jr has confirmed the appointment of the Australian Defence Force’s Rear Admiral Stuart Mayer as the Deputy Commander United Nations Command Headquarters in the Republic of Korea. The appointment of Rear Admiral Mayer is a great opportunity for Australia to work with […]
Growler capable
Initial Operating Capability (IOC) has been achieved for the EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft. The Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Leo Davies said IOC for the Growler was a significant achievement in Defence’s efforts to improve joint electronic warfare capability. “Over time, this aircraft will work with Army and Navy platforms to enhance our ability to control the […]
Floating new ideas
Soon-to-be decommissioned, HMAS Newcastle – deployed as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019 – is home to one of the Royal Australian Navy’s innovation hubs. The deployable innovation workshop (DIW), which sounds as if it should be in Silicon Valley rather than a warship, is led by Leading Seaman Marine Technician Sarah Battenally. “The centre came out of […]
Citations for Viet Nam vets
ANZAC Day this year, saw a select group of veterans marching with shiny new awards for the first time; some dating back fifty-two years The extraordinary gallantry displayed by members of both the RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam in South Vietnam from October 1967 to June 1971, and members of the 1st Australian Task Force (Forward) […]
First family visit since 1915
Royal Australian Navy Able Seaman Amanda May is the first military member in her family to return to Gallipoli since her great-grandfather fought there more than a century before. As soon as her proud parents, Darren and Trisha May, heard their daughter had been selected for ceremonial duties with Australia’s Federation Guard at the Anzac […]
Piper plays tribute
Leading Aircraftman Robert Scott has paid tribute to an ancestor who died at Gallipoli the only way he knows how: by playing his bagpipes. Leading Aircraftman Scott will be the piper for the Anzac Day commemorative services held on April 24 and 25 in Turkey. “I played the pipes because it just felt like something […]
