FOR what they have done this we will do — the simple reason all Australians must ensure the legacy of commemoration continues this Anzac Day. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said Anzac Day was the most sacred day of commemoration on the Australian...
Warriors
Remembering our Nashos
TOMMOROW, 14th February, on National Servicemen’s Day, we honour those who have served our nation through compulsory military service, recognising their contribution to the nation’s defence. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said it was important to...
NMW Report – 19 December 2020
A very thirsty Walk welcomed 130mm over the week and more since. It will do wonders for the place but in other ways be a hindrance such as it is too wet to have the turf cut and delivered and the Western Bank will now have turf laid in the new year. Another downsize...
Media Statement – Natural Justice Must Prevail
Now is the time for a considered assessment of the findings of the Inspector General’s Report into alleged serious misconduct by Australia’s Special Forces in Afghanistan. It is an internal ADF Report that now is subject to ADF disciplinary and administrative...
Vale: Major General David Butler AO DSO
It is with deep regret that we advise of the peaceful passing of David Matheson Butler on the morning of 24 November 2020. Born in September 1928, David on graduation from RMC in 1948 was posted to BCOF in Japan. He received the US Silver Star while in action in Korea...
SAS soldiers dismissed in Australian war crimes inquiry fallout
At least 10 Australian Special Forces soldiers have been dismissed from their duties in the wake of the Afghanistan war crimes inquiry. The Australian Defence Force has begun dismissing Special Forces troops who were silent witnesses to the alleged execution of Afghan...
RCB 50th Anniversary – Appreciation from the Malaysian Armed Forces
The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) congratulates Rifle Company Butterworth (RCB) for its 50th anniversary of establishment in Malaysia. “Your presence and sacrifice here in Malaysian soil in protecting the RMAF Butterworth base during the resurgence of the communist...
Re-unions – If you close your eyes and recall
Great reunion with some of the old and wonderful bastxxds from days gone by after they flew into Cairns last week. All ugly as ever and still standing tall. Fred Fairhead arrived from Adelaide looking for the suit I borrowed from him some 50 years ago, so I’m a...
RAR – Steady boots on the ground
As the flag comes down on the Royal Australian Regiment’s role in Afghanistan, Private Jacob Joseph takes a look at its role over the past 75 years for ARMY Newspaper. Private Arlen Treston from the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, covers the beach front with...
Opinion – Yamashita’s Shadow Falls on the ADF
If, as widely alleged in leaks and reports, investigators have drawn admissions that SAS members committed war crimes in Afghanistan, the offenders need to be punished to the full extent of the law. But what of their superiors? As Australia endorses the 'Yamashita...