The Gloucester Cup is the common name for three awards of the Australian Defence Force. Formally referred to as the Duke of Gloucester's Cup, the three awards are presented to the most proficient infantry battalion of the Australian Army, ship of the Royal Australian...
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Tasmanian Veteran Support Services One Step Closer
TASMANIAN veterans, their families and interested community members will be able to have their say on how they are supported into the future as part of the feasibility study looking at an integrated, nationally connected service for the state. Federal Minister for...
6 RAR REUNION 2020 – Back to Brisbane
Welcome Back to Brisbane 5th - 7th June 2020 Welcome back to Brisbane and what promises to be the best attended and most exciting 6 RAR Reunion ever! The Battalion will be 55 years old and all those who have served are welcome to come and catch up with those you...
HONOURING OUR NATIONAL SERVICEMEN
VALE: WO1 KEVIN ‘Lofty’ WENDT OAM,BEM.
Lofty Wendt is finally at rest after a long and gallant battle with cancer. He had been looking forward to marching at the 50th Long Hai Day Commemorative Service in February this year, his towering presence will be missed. 16663 Kevin Stanley (Lofty) WENDT OAM,BEM....
VALE MAJ LAURIE HALL 3 RAR
MAJ Laurie Hall passed away on 18 January from complications following an operation. Laurie’s funeral Mass will be at OLR Catholic Church, Kenmore on Thursday, 23rd January commencing at 1100 hours. Known as "The Scarlet Lanyard" by his OCS Class Jun 57, gallant...
Bushfire crisis – DVA support for veterans and their families
Dear ESORT members The impact of the bushfires is being felt across the nation, including by members of the veteran and defence communities. Health and safety is the priority during this time, and we encourage Australians to listen to the experts on updates on...
RARA Qld E News – 5/2019 December 2019
President’s Message We have had a busy period since the last ENews, some good and some sad.Remembrance Day at The Walk and Contemplation Building for the last eleven years has been one of the highlights on our calendar. We host the Year 6 Class from McDowall State...
My Toast to The Regiment
The well aimed shot, the instinctive kill,Return the same intrinsic thrill.To see it twitch then lie quite still,Was once the measure of our skill.So, being alive and because we can,Let's raise our glass to the fighting manOf The Royal Australian Regiment. (all stand...
Duty First Magazine goes Digital
A PDF version of the First 2019 edition of Duty First is available if you click here, You can also access the flipbook link for the interactive online version here.