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Members from 2nd Cavalry Regiment Task Group.

New Task Group takes the lead in Afghanistan

The 7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment Task Group (7 RAR Task Group) handed over the role of advising the Afghan National Army’s (ANA) 4th Brigade to the 2nd Cavalry Regiment Task Group (2 CAV Task Group) during a Transfer of Authority Ceremony in Tarin Kot on 15 June 2013.
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Inquiry finalised into death of SGT Diddams, MG

Defence has finalised its inquiry into the combat death of Australian Special Forces soldier, Sergeant Blaine Diddams, MG, who was killed in Afghanistan on 2 July 2012.
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CA on unacceptable behaviour allegations

The Chief of Army, Lieutenant General David Morrison, AO today announced the suspension of three members of the Australian Army and that action had been initiated to consider the suspension of another five Army members, pending the outcome of civilian police and Defence investigations into allegations of unacceptable behaviour.
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Special Forces soldier wounded in Afghanistan

An Australian Special Forces soldier has been wounded during a partnered mission in Uruzgan province, 6 June 2013.
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Participants and support staff of Exercise Southern Jackaroo pose for a group photo at Melbourne's Yarra-side World Trade Centre after an adventurous training activity.

Exercise Southern Jackaroo concludes

Australia, Japan and the United States have concluded Exercise Southern Jackaroo, the first ground exercise involving the three nations held in Australia. The inaugural exercise took place from 18 to 26 May 2013.
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Army welcomes its newest Aboriginal soldiers

Minister for Defence Science and Personnel Warren Snowdon today met 38 of the Army’s newest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander soldiers at the Kangaroo Flats Training Area south of Darwin.
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CT-U4 arrives home from the Middle East

Around 100 Australian Defence Force members from the fourth rotation of Combined Team Uruzgan (CT-U4) arrived home in Darwin overnight after an eight-month deployment to the Middle East Area of Operations.
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Transfer of Authority parade held at Al Minhad Air Base.

FCU-8 arrives home from the Middle East

More than 100 Australian Defence Force members from the eighth rotation of the Force Communications Unit (FCU-8) arrived home in Darwin after an almost eight-month deployment to the Middle East Area of Operations, Wednesday 15 May 2013.
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ADF personnel headed for Afghanistan farewelled

Some 300 Australian Defence Force personnel about to deploy to Afghanistan were officially farewelled by family, friends and colleagues at a parade at Robertson Barracks in Darwin, Saturday 4 May 2013.
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VC recipient speaks at employer support awards

Victoria Cross for Australia recipient and Army Reservist, Corporal Dan Keighran VC, presented the keynote address at Queensland’s annual Defence Reserves Employer Support Awards in Brisbane on 30 April 2013.
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Female students from high schools in South East Queensland participate in the inaugural Army Adventure Camp.

Army Adventure Camp for Queensland Students

Twenty female students aged between 16 and 18 from high schools in South East Queensland commenced the inaugural Army Adventure Camp on 29 April 2013.
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An Australian Army soldier inspects Sajawul bridge.

Bridge inspection closes Uruzgan chapter

Australian Army Engineers closed an important chapter in the Australian Government’s commitment to Uruzgan province when they made the final inspection of the Sajawul bridge, a key crossing in the bitumen road that links Tarin Kot and Chorah district, on 26 March 2013.
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CPL Seamus Donaghue and PTE Heath Jamieson

Wounded soldiers named for Antarctic Trek

Corporal Seamus Donaghue and Private Heath Jamieson have been named as the Australian participants in the Walking With The Wounded South Pole Allied Challenge in December 2013.
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Australian Defence Force farewell parade.

ADF members bound for the Middle East farewelled

A contingent of Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel about to deploy to the Middle East were farewelled by family, friends and colleagues in Darwin Thursday 11 April, at an official farewell parade for the Force Communications Unit – Rotation Nine (FCU–9).
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Significant drug cache destroyed

Afghan National Security Forces supported by their partners from Australia’s Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) and US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have seized and destroyed five tonnes of morphine base and 4500 litres of morphine solution.
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Australian soldiers fold the Australian flag after it was lowered for the last time, Dili, Timor-Leste.

ADF completes Timor-Leste operation

The Australian Defence Force has formally concluded Operation ASTUTE in Timor-Leste, with all troops and equipment returned to Australia.
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Soldiers wounded in Helmand province

Two Australian Special Forces soldiers were wounded when an improvised explosive device detonated during a dismounted clearance patrol in Helmand province, Sunday 31 March 2013.
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Australian Army soldiers work up a sweat on exercise bikes.

Deployed detachment raising funds for wounded

Soldiers from the Counter Rocket Artillery Mortar (CRAM) detachment 4 at Multi National Base – Tarin Kot have been running, rowing and pack marching for charity.
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Trade school team member supervise a carpentry student.

Trade training school graduates final class

The Australian-run Trade Training School (TTS) based at Multi National Base -Tarin Kot, marked the end of an era recently, with the graduation of the school’s final group of students on 16 March 2013.
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Chief of Army thanks Queensland soldiers

Chief of Army, Lieutenant General David Morrison, AO was in Brisbane to express his gratitude to three diverse groups of soldiers during a visit to 7th Brigade at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera on 27 March 2013.
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Officer Commanding of the combined Australian and Tongan rotation of troops deploying to the Solomon Islands on Operation Anode.

Soldiers on Solomons mission farewelled

Approximately 100 troops deploying to the Solomon Islands were farewelled by family and friends in Victoria on Sunday, 24 March 2013.
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New recruitment campaign for women

The Chief of Army Lieutenant General David Morrison was joined by the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel Warren Snowdon to launch the Australian Army’s new recruitment of women campaign on 14 March 2013.
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General David Hurley speaking at the Gender in Defence and Security Leadership Conference

Gender diversity in Defence

More than 200 representatives from the Australian Defence Force and the national security community attended the inaugural Gender in Defence and Security Leadership Conference in Canberra.
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Australian Army soldiers attending the Army Birthday Commemorative Service

Army commemorates 112 years of service

In the early morning of 1 March 2013, Canberra-based members of the Australian Army gathered around the Australian War Memorial’s Pool of Reflection for a commemorative birthday service, marking 112 years of serving our nation.
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Corporal Daniel Keighran VC at the Australian War Memorial

Victoria Cross in Memorials Hall of Valour

Australia’s latest Victoria Cross recipient, Corporal Daniel Keighran VC, today unveiled a display of his Victoria Cross in the Australian War Memorial’s Hall of Valour.
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A member of the Australian Defence Force uses the PTSD Coach mobile phone application

Mental health app for ADF members and veterans

A mobile phone application has been developed to help current and former members of the Australian Defence Force to identify and manage mental health symptoms associated with Post Traumatic Stress.
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Statement issued on behalf of Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith VC, MG

Statement issued on behalf of Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith VC, MG
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MoU supporting ADF members signed

The Departments of Defence and Veterans’ Affairs have come together to pledge closer cooperation and improved support services for current and former Australian Defence Force members, with a new Memorandum of Understanding signed in Canberra on Tuesday 5 February 2013.
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Members of the Australian Federation Guard march with the Australian Flag.

Army members recognised in Australia Day Awards

For some members of Army, Australia Day 2013 was a day of recognition as they received honours from the Governor-General in the Australia Day Awards.
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Defence Community Organisation's annual Welcome to the West function at Leeuwin Barracks, East Fremantle, WA.

Welcome events for Army families

Defence Community Organisation (DCO) is hosting welcome events across Australia for ADF members and their families, between January and April 2013.
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Ten Army women will be at the forefront of the Chief of Army’s plan to increase the number of women in the Army.

Increasing women in Army

Extra Army women are set to hit Defence Recruiting Centres from January as part of the Chief of Army’s plan to increase the number of female soldiers.
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Maj. Gen. Roger F. Mathews Deputy Commanding General U.S. Army, Pacific (USARPAC) and Australian Defense Force Maj. Gen. Richard M. Burr, Headquarters U.S. Army Pacific Deputy Commanding General of Operations participating in a Jan. 17, 2013 Deputy Commanding General flying V Ceremony at the Historic Palm Circle on Fort Shafter, Honolulu, Hawaii.

US Army Pacific welcomes MAJGEN Burr

Australian Major General Richard (Rick) Burr was officially welcomed by the United States Army Pacific at Fort Shafter, Hawaii on the 17 January 2013 (local time).
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Letter to the editor – The Northern Territory News

In articles published on the 14th and 15th January, the Northern Territory News has reported a number of factual errors regarding the Australian Army’s treatment of a soldier, Private Nimmo, who was allegedly assaulted at Robertson Barracks in Darwin in October 2012.
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The Australian Army Blood challenge 1 Septermber - 30 November 2012

Defence Blood Challenge produces record donations

The 2012 Australian Defence Organisation Blood Challenge has ended with a record number of donations which will potentially save thousands of lives in the community.
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Christmas message from Chief of Army

For most members of Army, and for most members of the wider Australian community, Christmas represents an opportunity to take a much deserved break and spend time with family and friends.
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Christmas message from RSM-A

Christmas and the leave period are upon us and with it comes a reflection of what we in the Army have achieved over this past year. It has been yet another busy year for the Army and our people and next year will be the same.
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The graduating class at the Royal Military College Duntroon

RMC Graduation

The Royal Military College – Duntroon, General Service Officer Graduation Parade was held in Canberra on 11 December 2012.
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Australian Army soldiers on patrol in Timor Leste.

East Timor peacekeeping mission to conclude

Many Australian soldiers serving during the past 13 years have deployed on one of several missions to bring peace and stability to East Timor.
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Queensland soldiers welcomed home

Queensland-based Army members were welcomed home at parades in Brisbane and Townsville after being deployed on Operation SLIPPER in the Middle East. The 750 personnel are from the 3rd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment Task Group of the Australian Task Force-Eleven.
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Corporal Daniel Keighran VC, poses for a photo in the Hall of Valour at the Australian War Memorial.

Victoria Cross presented to Australian War Memorial

Australia’s latest recipient of the Victoria Cross for Australia, Corporal Daniel Keighran VC presented his medal to the Australian War Memorial on Saturday, 1st December 2012.
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Army Reservists 'Helpem Fren' in Solomon Islands

More than 100 Army Reserve soldiers from across Sydney and northern NSW were farewelled at a parade on 18 November as they deployed to the Solomon Islands.
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Government announces response to DLA Piper

On 26 November 2012, the Minister for Defence announced details of the Government’s response to the DLA Piper Review of Allegations of Sexual and other Forms of Abuse in Defence.
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Inquiry Officer Reports release

Defence has finalised two Inquiry Officer Reports, one of which relates to the deaths of three Australian soldiers killed while on operations in Afghanistan in 2011.
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White Ribbon memorandum of understanding

White Ribbon Day

Today, Friday 23 November 2012, Army Headquarters walked the walk with their Navy and Air Force mates to recognise the importance of White Ribbon Day.
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Funeral for retired MAJ GEN Sandy Pearson

Major General Cedric Maudsley Ingram ‘Sandy’ Pearson AO, DSO, OBE, MC (retired) was farewelled with full military honours at Newington College in Sydney today.
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The Duchess of Cornwall was appointed the inaugural Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Australian Corps of Military Police.

Military Police celebrate rich history with Royal appointment

Her Royal Highness Camilla Duchess of Cornwall was appointed inaugural Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Australian Corps of Military Police during a parade at Victoria Barracks on Friday 9 November 2012.
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Australian Army soldier test fires the Enhanced F88 Austeyr.

First to fire new weapon

Three diggers from 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment became the first Australian soldiers to fire the all-new Enhanced F88 Austeyr on October 26.
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His Royal Higness, The Prince of Wales, Prince Charles inspects the Navy band and the Royal Guard of Honour.

Defence welcomes Royal visitors in Sydney

Defence members and their families were honoured to receive a visit from Their Royal Highnesses, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, in Sydney as part of their Australian tour.
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Helicopter engine cowling that was presented to the Australian War Memorial on November 11.

War Memorial receives helicopter crash emblem

During a small ceremony on Remembrance Day, the Chief of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General Ash Power, presented the Australian War Memorial with an engine cowling from a coalition helicopter that crashed in Southern Afghanistan on 21 June 2010.
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Soldiers suffer minor wounds in Afghanistan

Three Australian soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Task Group received minor wounds when their Bushmaster struck an Improvised Explosive Device in Uruzgan province on the morning of 7 November 2012.
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An Australian Army soldier stands guard over graves.

War graves rededicated for three Australians

A rededication service for the graves of two Australian soldiers and their Indonesian interpreter killed during World War Two was held at Port Moresby (Bomana) War cemetery, Tuesday 6 November 2012.
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Funeral procession for Corporal Scott Smith

Farewell to Corporal Scott James Smith

Family, friends and fellow soldiers today commemorated the life of Corporal Scott James Smith, in a moving military funeral service held in the Barossa Valley, South Australia.
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Defence families recognised

On Saturday 3 November, the Prime Minister, the Hon Julia Gillard MP, launched the Defence Family Pin.
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Veteran Ken Knell places a poppy at the headstone of his fallen mate

Veterans return to PNG for 70th anniversary

Seven decades after the conclusion of the World War Two campaign in Papua New Guinea, eight Australian veterans returned to the country they helped save to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Kokoda and Beachheads campaign.
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Funeral for retired MAJ GEN Alan Stretton

Major General Alan Bishop Stretton AO, CBE (retired) was farewelled with full military honours at the Royal Military College Chapel in Canberra today, 2 November 2012.
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Soldier Honoured with Victoria Cross

The Chief of the Defence Force, General David Hurley, today congratulated Corporal Daniel Keighran, VC on being awarded the Victoria Cross for Australia.
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Fort Queenscliff open day and art show

Fort Queenscliff will hold an open day and art show on 17 November 2012, to commemorate the departure of the Australian Army from the area after 152 years.
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Private Richards, Mentoring Task Force - Two, presents arms during the ANZAC Day dawn service in 2011.

In focus

The Australian Army is a large, diverse organisation that operates in Australia and overseas. In focus creates a greater understanding of Army by highlighting our professional activities and people.
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Exercise Tempest Express 21 at Enoggera Barracks in Brisbane

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Caskets of the five fallen Australian Soldiers during the memorial service in Tarin Kot.

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An Australian Defence Froce Band member rehearses at HMAS Harman for the 2012 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

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A Sapper from 21 Construction Regiment tips concrete from a wheel barrow, Kalumbaru WA.

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Captain Chloe Dray pays her respects to indigenous service men and women.

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Captain Craig Richardson and Warrant Officer Class 1 Jim Armstrong verify a potential violation in the Northern Sinai, Egypt

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