The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Warren Snowdon, today announced the retirement of General Peter Cosgrove AC MC (Ret’d) as Chairman of the Council of the Australian War Memorial. Mr Snowdon said General Cosgrove has made an outstanding contribution to the work of the Council for almost nine years, spending four of those leading the Council […]

From Evernote: Commander says Afghan job will soon be done | Herald Sun Clipped from: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/commander-says-afghan-job-will-soon-be-done/story-fn7x8me2-1226217665878?mid=54 Diggers will be able to hand over security to Afghan forces within 18 months, according to Commander of Joint Operations Lt-Gen Ash Power. Picture: LS Paul Berry Supplied MOST of the Australian forces in Afghanistan will have finished their […]

Over the past fortnight there have been technical issues which have prevented distribution of media releases to the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs subscription list. This has now been resolved and media releases issued over this time can be found at http://minister.dva.gov.au/media_releases.htm Tuesday, 29 November 2011 VA107 BROADBAND NETWORK PROVIDES IN-HOME HEALTHCARE The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Warren […]

Thursday, 8 December 2011                                                                                                            VA111 FRESH FACES AND PERSPECTIVES FOR THE PRIME MINISTERIAL ADVISORY COUNCIL The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Warren Snowdon, today announced the new membership of the Prime Ministerial Advisory Council on Ex-Service Matters (PMAC), to advise the government on a new wave of younger veterans and their families. “To ensure we continue […]

You may be aware of recent public reporting about inappropriate comments made through social media. I am personally appalled and disenchanted with the repugnant comments made by some among us on Facebook. Racist and homophobic comments are entirely unacceptable and completely at odds with Army’s values, including all of the cultural and equity training we […]

It has been a long journey and we have covered much ground. As you well know, our role in Afghanistan is to mentor the ANA 4th Bde and by doing so give them the skills, capabilities and confidence to continue the war against the insurgency and protect the people of Uruzgan. We will not win the […]

This is a US video but its sentiments apply equally to our Aussie heroes who also have fallen in Afghanistan! AWESOME “ANGEL FLIGHT” This video is about a song called “Angel Flight”… It is terrific. The song is being performed with “effects.” Listen to the words of the pilot and the tower, and make sure you […]

Hi Friends, Just a short note to advise that 3 RAR held a small ceremony and morning tea at Holsworthy yesterday (30 November), to mark their departure after 28 years, and to honour those members of “Old Faithful” who died during this period. The memorial, consisting of an impressive metal eagle, the emblem of airborne forces, was unveiled.  As most will […]

This is the letter sent to Mike Dennis after his visit with Senator David Seeney, Parliamentary Secretary for Defence in relation to ADHAAT inquiry.

From Evernote: Australian Marines to flex muscles | thetelegraph.com.au Clipped from: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/australian-marines-to-flex-muscles/story-e6freuzr-1226175648532 We’re following suit … US Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Force on exercises in Rockhampton / Pic: Gary Ramage Source: The Daily Telegraph Join us over on Facebook | Twitter AUSTRALIA’S first batch of dedicated amphibious soldiers or "marines" will be ready […]