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A national commemorative service will be held in Canberra on 14 September, recognising the 75th anniversary of Australia’s involvement in peacekeeping operations.
Service personnel from RAAF Base Williamtown lined the streets around the Newcastle district, raising money during Legacy Week.
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On 3 September each year we mark Merchant Navy Day to commemorate the distinctive service of Australian merchant mariners in times of conflict.
Liam Barbic is one of the former soldiers working on the redevelopment taking place at the Australian War Memorial.
Staff of DVA and the veteran community pay tribute to the life of former DVA Secretary Dr Allan Hawke AC who passed away this week at the age of 74.
A new report has been released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), providing insights into the wellbeing of veterans.
Applications are now open for the Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program, which offers funding to assist local communities in honouring the service and sacrifice of Australia’s service personnel.
On 31 August each year we commemorate Malaya and Borneo Veterans’ Day and remember those who served in the Malayan Emergency and the Indonesian Confrontation.
This year, 2022, marks 80 years since the Battle of Milne Bay, in modern-day Papua New Guinea.