There are none so blind as those who would not see If CDF-for-life Angus Campbell has his way, seven senior special forces, some of whom served operationally under his command, will be stripped of their distinguished service awards. None has been tried or convicted of...
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ABC NEWS: Australian Defence Force chief Angus Campbell renews calls to strip medals from Afghanistan war veterans
Defence Chief Angus Campbell has launched a fresh attempt to remove awards from some soldiers who held command positions in the Afghanistan war, following the damning findings of the Brereton inquiry. Key points: Veterans groups are furious at the latest attempt...
Media Release: Veterans Condemn CDF Proposal to Strip Soldiers of Distinguished Service Medals awarded in the Afghanistan War
Senior Veteran leaders (are calling on the federal government to reject outright the Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) General Angus Campbell’s second attempt to strip awards for distinguished and conspicuous service on warlike operations from soldiers who served the...
Remembering the Battle of Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral
55 years ago today, Australian and New Zealand forces were attacked, resulting in their largest battle of the Vietnam War – the Battle of Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral. 25 Australians lost their lives in the 25-day battle. Australian and New Zealand Forces...
ADF Transition Guide
The Defence Force Transition Program (DFTP) offers individual assistance to permanent, full-time and Reserve members. Access to the DFTP is provided by your transition coach and programs are available for up to 24 months post-transition. READ the Transition Guide...
School of Infantry marks 50th year
With bayonets fixed, drums beating and band playing, the School of Infantry marked its 50th year in Singleton with a freedom-of-entry parade on March 17. Army officers and soldiers from the School of Infantry conduct their freedom-of-entry parade through the streets...
National Servicemen’s Day
Today, on National Servicemen’s Day, Australia acknowledges the contribution of thousands of our countrymen, also known as Nashos. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Matt Keogh said more than 280,000 Australians served in National Service schemes...
‘Pride and anger’: Elite Australian Special Forces soldiers’ overhaul by Department of Defence
SPECIAL INVESTIGATION The Australian public can again have confidence in their elite Special Forces with a report card concluding more women, diversity and “humility” put the risk of unethical actions on the battlefield at “low”. But morale is still wavering between...
Businesses are ensuring ex-service personnel have a smooth transition into the civilian workforce
Anyone who has experienced transitioning out of a career in the military will understand that it can be an anxious time. The civilian workforce can be far removed from the structure and regiment of service, with different management styles, organisational structures...
Australian troops accused of war crimes say enough to three years of being under siege from police
Special Forces troops accused of war crimes are calling on authorities to either charge them or let them go after a covert AFP police operation was derailed. A covert Australian Federal Police operation has been derailed with a listening device found by their target...