Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel have contributed to a significant school project during a visit to Phuket, Thailand. Personnel from the Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019 (IPE19) Joint Task Force laid turf and built a playground at the Cornerstone Learning Centre in blistering conditions. The Asia Centre Foundation is building the facility with the help of the […]
May 2019
Citation for Viet Nam units
The extraordinary gallantry displayed by members of RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam in South Vietnam from October 1967 to June 1971 is being recognised by the Unit Citation for Gallantry. Veterans who served with RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam in the period from 1 October 1967 to 8 June 1971 are entitled to wear the Citation insignia with […]
Surf training could save lives
Australian and US forces have delivered potentially life-saving training during a visit to Patong Beach, Thailand. Using amphibious vessels launched from HMAS Canberra, personnel from the Joint Task Force for Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019 and Surf Lifesaving Australia combined in Phuket to deliver equipment and training to the beach-loving community at Patong Beach. Some 1500 life jackets […]
G-G farewells Pearce
The outgoing Governor-General of Australia returned to familiar ground during a visit to RAAF Base Pearce, Western Australia. An honour guard welcomed General (retired) Sir Peter Cosgrove to the newly refurbished base. His return brought back memories for the Governor-General. “The last time I was out here, I was boarding a C-130 to undertake a […]
Aussie RADM to UNHQ Korea
The Chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Joseph Dunford, Jr has confirmed the appointment of the Australian Defence Force’s Rear Admiral Stuart Mayer as the Deputy Commander United Nations Command Headquarters in the Republic of Korea. The appointment of Rear Admiral Mayer is a great opportunity for Australia to work with […]
