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Australian Defence Force (ADF) reservists wearing high-visibility vests over their camouflage uniform. They are removing and carrying branches, logs and stumps away from the bushforest. There is the burnt remains of a large shed or house and a small shed.

For decades, our Australian Defence Force (ADF) Reserves have served proudly alongside our full-time

Three young men with backs turned with arms round each other, one wearing RSL T-shirt

RSL Queensland has stood shoulder to shoulder with the Defence family for more than 100 years. As

Road sign saying Flinders Highway and Charters Towers and Townsville

The RAAF Radschool Association is organising 'Scootaville' — a scooter trip from Brisbane to Townsville — in September.

A man a woman and a toddler posing for the camera with a pram

DCO will become Defence Member Family and Support Branch on 1 July.

Taxi sign on top of taxi at night

Under the Repatriation Transport Scheme, Veteran Gold and White Card holders can receive assistance towards travel costs to attend treatment within Australia.

Photo of a photo on an easel showing a series of marble globules on grass

A new sculpture will be placed on the grounds of the Australian War Memorial recognising the suffering caused by war and service.

Graphic saying COVID-19 vaccination - information for the veteran community

New advice has been provided today by the experts at the Australian Technical Advisory Group on

Photo of soldier walking through bush, with logo saying Stories from the Vietnam War

Through our new digital products, students will learn about the roles of service personnel, hear from veterans about their own experiences during the Vietnam War.

A row of people in suits and uniforms seated with heads bowed.

A commemorative service for the 50th anniversary of Operation Overlord, including the Battle of Long Khanh, in the Vietnam War took place on 7 June in Canberra.

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