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Australian Army Force Protection Element soldiers during a force protection task in Kabul, Afghanistan on Operation Highroad.
Army Operation Highroad

Company flag a source of pride

The flag of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, is flying high in the Middle East. 
A member of 5RAR passes the ball during a soccer match at the annual Sports Day held at Robertson Barracks, Northern Territory. Photo: Corporal Rodrigo Villablanca
Army

Stronger bond the winner on the day

The 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, won the annual 5 RAR vs MRF-D Sports Day.

Force Protection Element 14 has arrived in Afghanistan for its six-month deployment. Photo: Corporal Tristan Kennedy
Army Operation Highroad

Deployment coincides with Afghan negotiations

Force Protection Element 14 begins Operation Highroad in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Lieutenant Colonel Lachlan Searle and Private James Dache at Camp Qargha in Kabul.
Army Operation Highroad

Granite Belt connection in Afghanistan

Growing up years apart, two Granite Belt locals are now serving together on operations in Afghanistan.

Australian Army soldier Sergeant Tracey Knighton, from the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, stands beside a G Wagon at Robertson Barracks, Darwin. Photo: Private Jack Lovatt
Army Anzac Day

Always lending a helping hand

This Anzac Day, Sergeant Tracey Knighton is proud to wear the slouch hat and continue the tradition of service her family knows well.  
Australian Army soldier Private Cameron Roosenburg, from the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, at Robertson Barracks, Darwin. Photo: Private Jack Lovatt
Army Anzac Day

A symbol of a nation

On April 25, Private Cameron Roosenburg will join the community in commemorating the Anzacs and the infamous slouch hat.
Lightning strikes in the skies surrounding Katherine Showgrounds as Australian Army soldiers from The 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment and Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal personnel set up emergency shelter tents.
Air Force Disaster relief & humanitarian assistance

ADF answers the call when Cyclone Trevor hits NT

Australian Defence Force helped shelter hundreds of evacuees during pre-cyclone evacuation in the NT.

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