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Veteran Don Kennedy has been awarded the Merchant Mariners of WW2 Congressional Gold Medal.

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On 24 April, we pause to commemorate Kapyong Day, an annual day of remembrance honouring the Australians who served in the Battle of Kapyong, a costly engagement during the Korean War.

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The objective of the ZERO600 Challenge is simple yet incredibly impactful: rise by 6am for six consecutive days, complete an exercise routine with a friend, team, pet or by yourself, and show your support while getting active and connected.

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Overseas memorials honour the service and sacrifice of Australian military personnel in wars, conflicts, and peace operations across the globe. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs assists individuals, ex-service organisations and other associations, in restoring and preserving existing overseas memorials.

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Today marks the formal launch of the Families of Veterans Guild. A new brand name for what has been known as War Widows Guild of NSW.

About thirty people standing in front of Australian and Timor-Leste flags at a memorial

A group of 31 Aussie and Kiwi Timor-Leste veterans and support staff will soon return to Timor-Leste

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The RAAF has positively identified a Second World War Beaufort aircraft reported missing in 1943.

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