Former ADF general and onetime coalition operations chief in Iraq during 2004-05, Jim Molan presents the second of his four part series entitled “The Answer is Strategy” Regardless of your view of the invasion of Iraq, nothing was preordained. Even if the intervention was strategically unwise, once it occurred we were obliged to remain. […]
Opinion Article from Ross Eastgate -Townsville Bulletin 1 March 2016 John Donald Eastgate’s death certificate records he died on May 9, 2004, although he had been dead for several days before his body was discovered. He was my only, younger sibling, a fellow soldier and his death just three months after his 50th birthday remains a […]
TWO POEMS IN MEMORY OF PAUL LARGE This photo reminds me of the terrible cost, When a young digger’s life is suddenly lost. Captured in time drinking from his canteen. As moving a photograph as I’ve ever seen. For young Paul was killed at the Battle of Long Tan. Facing the enemy as he […]
Opinion Columnist – Ross Eastgate OAM 18/02/16 Of all the attributes applicable to those who serve, the most prized is loyalty. It is not given unconditionally but earned, and it is a two way street. It also starts at the top. Leaders who are loyal to those they command will receive the same in return. […]
Do you or a member of your family need to speak to someone who understands problems experienced by serving personnel? Serving members, veterans and their families are eligible for confidential help from the Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS) Call 1800 011-046 or visit www.vvcs.gov.au Don’t forget your Battalion/Area Medical Officer and Padre. Have […]
In this series of Health & Well Being articles we identify activities that can help with healthy living. Certain foods can make or break a good night’s sleep. So, what should you avoid eating before bedtime? And conversely, what is safe?
The 1st Australian Task Force (1 ATF) operated in Vietnam from 1966 through 1971. Some of its battles have become well-known to the public through film and literature. Many however, have not. This website is the product of over twenty years of research. It provides unprecedented access to information on nearly all 1 ATF ground combat actions […]
Trojan’s Trek is a program which was first run in the North Flinders Ranges of SA in the late 1990s to assist troubled Vietnam veterans return to a normal life. Watch a short video here
RARA’s RESPONSE TO APPVA’S PUBLIC CRITICISM OF ADSO/RARA 25 January 2016 The APPVA has sought a Royal Commission into The Department of Veterans’ Affairs due to their claims of gross mismanagement, time delays, removal of treatment paths and adversarial practises and claiming DVA is now causing increased numbers of homeless Veterans, increased suicides and family […]
Australian Mortar Display. Video by Lance Cpl. Robert Bush | EX Semper Fast 2011 | Date: 11.22.2011. Australian Army Sgt. William Herbert with 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (5 RAR), tells U.S. Marines with 2nd Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team out of Norfolk, Va., about how 5 RAR soldiers use the 81mm mortar system at Robertson […]
Jeff Maynard, the author of The Unseen Anzac, talks about its enigmatic subject, George Hubert Wilkins, who is finally receiving his due as Australia’s greatest war photographer.
In the latest Korean War Veteran, Internet Journal for the World’s Veterans of the Korean War – December 22, 2015 received from Canada is this article. “Korean War Veteran Vic Dey of Australia sent this Christmas Card which the North Korean Army and the Chinese People’s Volunteers (Chinese armies) sewed all along the front lines in the winter of 1952-1953, hoping […]
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