Long Tan / Vietnam Veterans’ Day falls on 18 August each year. This year marks the 53rd anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, where 108 brave young men from D Company 6RAR resisted an attack of 1,500-2,500 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops. It would become one of the most extraordinary chapters in Australia’s […]
RARWA commensurate with the Korean Veterans WA marked the 66th anniversary of the July 27, 1953, armistice and cease-fire that ended the Korean War. A memorial service was held this morning at the Flame of Remembrance, Kings Park Gardens. The ceremony began at 10am and the RARWA hosted the Korean Veterans WA and their families […]
Australian Service Contingents 1 and 2 who served in Rwanda on Operation Tamar were today recognised with the award of a Meritorious Unit Citation. Operation Tamar was Australia’s contribution to the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda, which consisted of sending approximately 700 Australian Defence Force personnel in two contingents to provide medical support and security for […]
The National Council Meeting and Annual General Meeting will be held in Canberra at the Mercure hotel over the period 23 – 25 July 2019. Representatives from State, Territory and Battalion Associations will be in attendance.
THE BOLTON CLARKE GROUP, INCLUDING ALTURA LEARNING AND THE BOLTON CLARKE RESEARCH INSTITUTE PRESENT – THE VETERAN FAMILY TOOLKIT SERIES This series of videos aims to inform and educate current and former members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), and importantly families and friends, about mental health. These videos cover post-traumatic mental health, avenues to treatment, […]
The 2017 AGM was held yesterday at the Belmont RSL and a new Executive Committee was voted in: President – Peter James Heeney V. President – Derek Parsons Secretary – John Babbage (Jack) Treasurer – Duncan Warren Committee Members (to assist the Secretary and Treasurer): Terry Ohalloran (Irish) Derek Parsons Patron: […]
Are We Burning Our Bridges? History is the soul of any proud nation Deeds in a never ending journey via many stations A reminder of who we were and what we are now A legacy from those who strived with shovel, pick, horse and plough Recorded are the rights and wrongs and lessons to be […]
Following a recent CONTACT article that suggested 2 RAR would ‘cease to exist as an infantry battalion’, new details have emerged. In an article in ARMY newspaper today, the commanding officer of 2RAR referred repeatedly to his unit as 2 RAR (Amphib) and suggested the unit would be reduced to a headquarters and three sub-units. […]
Dear Korea Veterans, Families and Friends, I attach the newsletter of Association of QLD Korea Veterans. Thank you and Kind regards, Yang Kim, Secretary AQKV Mobile 0419 919 034 Email [email protected] President: John Fry Phone: 07 5534 6089 Email: [email protected] Secretary: Yang Kim Phone: 0419 919 034 Email: [email protected]
Warriors, We need your help to promote the RARA WA to all our RAR warriors and their families’ resident in WA. Please circulate this invitation to your WA mates and encourage them to attend. It will be an opportunity to renew friendships with those who served with you in the Regiment For further details call Big […]
Address by George Mansford (Cairns 18 August 2017) Today throughout our nation there will be gatherings such as ours to reflect on our involvement in the Vietnam War and above all, to honour our fallen. In doing so, we also pay our deepest respect to yet another generation of our military currently on operations. It […]
TWO events this week demonstrated Australia’s enduring leadership in regional military affairs. It can be a long time between drinks in military circles, where it is usually the experience old friendships can be instantly rekindled even after long separations. Such is now the case with Vietnam where after a visit this week by Defence Minister […]
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