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ONE IN A MILLION: RECOGNISING OUR SECOND WORLD WAR HISTORY
Posted by Army Shop on 4th Aug 2020
Letter to the Editor - Monday 3 August 2020
Around one million Australians served during the Second World War, and many Australians today have a connection to at least one of them.
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TO OUR RESERVE FORCES – AUSTRALIA SAYS THANK YOU
Posted by Army Shop on 1st Jul 2020
Media Released: Tuesday, 30 June 2020
TOMORROW the nation marks Reserve Forces Day, and all Australians are encouraged to recognise the vital role of our Navy, Army and Air Force Reservists
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75 Day Countdown to Victory in the Pacific
Posted by Army Shop on 2nd Jun 2020
Today marks the 75 day countdown to when Australia will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War on 15 August – also known as Victory in the Pacific Day.
Minister for
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Recognising the role of United Nations Peacekeepers
Posted by Army Shop on 29th May 2020
Media Release: Office of the Hon. Darren Chester, Canberra ACT.
29 May 2020
Today is the International Day of United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers, which provides an opportunity for all Australi
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Keith Payne VC – The Man, the Legend.
Posted by Army Shop on 20th May 2020
On 24 February 1969 he was appointed to the Australian Army Training Team in Vietnam. In May that year he was commanding the 212th Company of the 1st Mobile Strike Force Battalion when it was attack
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THE CAPTURE OF WEWAK REMEMBERED 75 YEARS ON
Posted by Army Shop on 15th May 2020
Media Release: Office of the Hon. Darren Chester, Canberra ACT. 15 May 2020
15 May 2020, marks the 75th anniversary of the conclusion of operations at Wewak, the scene of the final Australian ca
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THANKING AND REMEMBERING OUR NATION’S MILITARY NURSES
Posted by Army Shop on 12th May 2020
Media Release - Office of the Hon. Darren Chester, Canberra ACT.
TODAY on International Nurses Day, we recognise and celebrate the important contribution of nurses to the safety and prosperity o
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ALL ABOUT MEDALS
Posted by Army Shop on 6th May 2020
There are hundreds of medals issued to military, police, emergency services and civilians. Each Award is governed by strict protocols which protect the integrity of Australia's Honours and
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