Deepest sympathy and endless salutes for all who in troubled times waved a final farewell to loved ones bound for duty. There are no winners No matter age or season, the God of War is never far away One small chink in a tribe’s armour, and there’s a price to...
Oh, how old soldiers remember past days with bayonet drill The shrieking orders; “on guard, thrust, parry, feint”“Go for the throat or stomach for an easy kill”“Kick, gouge; bite; no Kingsbury rules, cos enemy ain’t Saints” On and on it went, where flashing glinting...
Behind the loud calls of climate, gender and cancel-culture activists , many are finally beginning to hear the sound of war drums. Around Anzac Day, when we reflect on our military heritage, it is ironic that national dialogue rarely turns to our duty to veterans...
Australians aren’t used to a defence minister like Peter Dutton speaking to us like adults. When Defence Minister Peter Dutton commented recently that a military conflict in which China attempted to take control of Taiwan by force “cannot be ruled out”, he seems to...
Australia’s most decorated war hero has delivered a scathing attack on the Australian Defence Force’s top brass for their “disgusting” treatment of veterans and “staggering” lack of direction. Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith said military commanders had run...
Peter Dutton has revealed the new focus for Australia’s troops that served in the Middle East with more threats on our doorstep including China. Exclusive: Australian Defence Forces will return to “core business” in defending Australia’s interests with uncertain times...
The Battle of Kapyong will be commemorated in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and in Korea on Saturday 24th April. ACKVA Newsletter Battle of Kapyong AnniversaryBattle of Kapyong – 70th Anniversary Commemoration On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of...
Defence Minister Peter Dutton says the capacity which Australia’s defence force (ADF) brings to the Five Eyes nations, Quad partners, and to others in our region should send a “tingle down the spine of our adversaries”. Earlier on Monday Mr Dutton overruled the...
The bayonet is described as ‘the last seven inches of failed foreign policy’. Why is the bayonet still used in combat? Here, former Infanteer Julian Perreira looks at its place in training and warfare. Even with the advances in technology and ammunition, have you ever...
Close Collaboration with Welfare Coordination Cell- West Nick Coenen and his team have been doing a great job trying to support those impacted by the Inquiry, more recently with 13 Individuals who have been issued with NTSC letters. Initially they were given...
