Army

Reservist nominates employer for support award
Army Reservist Lieutenant Colonel Reuben Bowd has welcomed an award recognising the outstanding support his civilian employer provided him.

Deployment an honour for First Nations soldier
Originally from South West Rocks, Private Myah Peters is deployed on Operation Accordion in the Middle East region.

Major to miss home Christmas to aid birth of peace
Major David Harty will miss Christmas at his Sunshine Coast home this year as he is helping with the birth of a peaceful nation.

Epic 42-hour fundraiser a success
Ten teams from the 6th and 7th Brigades have raised more than $22,000 for 42 for 42.

Captain's book to raise funds for African schools
A book written by Army’s Captain Stephanie Palfrey-Sneddon is being sold to raise money to support the education of children in South Sudan.

Engineers prepared for summer call-outs
Sappers, tradies and plant operators from 11th Engineer Regiment have refined their skills in preparation for the high-risk weather season.

Boxers take on the beach, and win
Army’s new Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle passed beach trials with flying colours on Exercise Sea Wader.

Drone racer recognised for growing team
Private Mackenzie Togo has been recognised for his dedication to the establishment and growth of the Australian Army Drone Racing Team.

Exercise tests brigade's warfighting skills
Personnel from 7th Combat Brigade honed their planning and warfighting skills on Exercise Diamond Catalyst.

Watering hole mural honours unit's history
A room at Gallipoli Barracks now features a mural in a tribute to the history of the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Qld Mounted Infantry).

Opportunity the driving force of first deployment
Lance Corporal Scott Simmonds is on a six-month deployment to the United Nations Force in Cyprus.

Air strike orders phoned in from menu
Many people order food with their phones, but Joint Terminal Attack Controllers hidden behind enemy lines can use them to call in air strikes.