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17th Sustainment Brigade

Locality: Randwick, New South Wales, Australia

Address: Randwick Barracks, Avoca street 2031 Randwick, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 ICYMI: Late last year the 9th Force Support Battalion took out top prize Armys multi-rotor UAS short video competition, winning the Most Innovative category Every @AustralianArmy unit has a multi-rotor UAS to enable soldiers to develop innovative ways of employing drones to enhance training, safety and operations, in a true bottom-up innovation program. Check out 9 FSBs winning entry here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5srzYqgC9L0&feature=youtu.be

25.01.2022 #YourADF 17th Sustainment Brigade Contracts Sergeant Cecilia King was presented the Australian Operational Service Medal by 17 Brigade Commander Brigadier Dobson, and Regimental Sergeant Major Warrant Officer Class One Jason Burford. Sergeant King was presented with her OSM for her contribution to Operation RESOLUTE, where she was the Company Clerk; a critical and time intensive role in which she ensured all administration for deployed personnel was completed. Well-deserved Sergeant King! #GoodSoldiering

25.01.2022 Last night the Littoral & Riverine Survey Squadron (LRSS) completed their transfer of authority from the School of Military Engineering to 10 FSB. We are excited to receive the unique capabilities provided by the LRSS to enhance amphibious capabilities within the ADF.

24.01.2022 Our part-time team at the 2nd Force Support Battalion in Bendigo, have kicked off the New Year in great style and with improved capability, with the arrival of their MAN HX77 heavy trucks late last year.

24.01.2022 Whilst most people were preparing for the Australia Day long weekend, Soldiers from 91 Force Support Team #YourADF continued to support the farming communities affected by the Bushfires in East Gippsland. The work was conducted in collaboration with Agriculture Victoria and local farmers to load and transport bales of fodder via our Heavy MAN Trucks (HX77) of the 9th Force Support Battalion. 91 FST is made up of personnel and equipment from the 17th Sustainment Brigade - Australian Army, Force Sustainment Group. #OpBushfireAssist #GoodSoldiering

23.01.2022 Completing the top prizes in our 17 Brigade multi-rotor UAS still photography competition is the 9th Force Support Battalion in fourth place, with this shot of the new 45M Heavy Recovery Vehicles in action at Shoalwater Bay Training Area, recovering a long-bogged Leopard MBT Hull.

22.01.2022 17th Sustainment Brigade would like to thank all mothers for their support and unconditional love this past Mothers Day. Many Defence Mums, such as CPL Sarah Nixon are currently serving overseas and are unable to be with their children at this time. Happy Mothers Day to all Defence families, thank you for your continual sacrifice and service.

22.01.2022 COMD 17th Sustainment Brigade, Brigadier Craig Dobson recently visited 176 Air Dispatch Squadron at Drop Zone Londonderry. Whilst there he congratulated PTE Shauna Hopkinson a SERCAT 5 member of the unit who recently assisted a neighbour whose house was on fire. PTE Hopkinsons quick thinking and brave actions contributed to the rescue of five pet dogs which were trapped inside the house. #GoodSoldiering

21.01.2022 As part of the bushfire response support provided by #YourADF, our Aeromedical Evacuation (AME) teams from the 1st Close Health Battalion - Australian Army are deployed with the 5th Aviation Regiment - Australian Armys helicopters, providing specialist medical support to unwell members of our community requiring urgent evacuation.

20.01.2022 21 Sep 2020 marks the 106th Birthday of the Royal Australian Army Pay Corps #YourADF. The occasion was celebrated by a group of Sydney based members of the Corps with a short address's by the Head of Corps COL Nathan Fraser. The cake was then cut by the youngest person present LT Eva Krajcovicova. #GoodSoldiering

20.01.2022 Happy Birthday 17th Brigade. On 20 May 2006, HQ 17 Brigade was inaugurated after the disbandment of the Logistic Support Force. On 20 May 2020, the Formation hosted a visit from Commander Forces Command, Major General Matthew Pearse, AM who presented two long service awards to members of the Brigade. Mr Michael Dwyer received the Secretarys award for a combined 40 year career in the Navy and Public Service. Warrant Officer Class One David Senner was presented with his Federation Star after 40 years diligent service to the Army.

20.01.2022 The Force Sustainment Group (FSG) deployed over the period of December 2019 to March 2020 as a joint capability in support of Army, Navy and Air Force contributions and catering support. At the height of the operation the FSG had deployed over 678 personnel across four states. Statistics of the support include over 517,000 road kilometres travel (equal to 35 times around Australia); 1,200 nautical miles by Army watercraft; 1,290,000 litres of water and 253,000 litres of diesel and aviation fuel distributed; 116,000 meals produced; 4,865 psychological screens conducted and 234 patients reviewed.

20.01.2022 #OnThisDay in August 1966, in a rubber plantation near the village of Long Tan, #OurPeople fought one of the fiercest battles of the Vietnam War. Today, on the ...anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, we commemorate Vietnam Veterans Day. We say thank you to almost 60,000 Australians who served during the 10 years of our involvement in the Vietnam War, and we remember their sacrifices. #LestWeForget : Australian War Memorial

19.01.2022 Our health specialists - Doctors, Nursing Officers, Medics, Psychologists, Veterinarians and Environmental Health Technicians - from the 1st Close Health Battalion - Australian Army, 2nd General Health Battalion, 3rd Health Support Battalion and 1st Psychology Unit have deployed to help communities to recover from the bushfires. As the photo shows, they are proud to be able to use their skills and training to help Australians #OpBushfireAssist #GoodSoldiering #YourADF Forces Command - Australian Army

19.01.2022 Congratulations to #YourADF Brigade Headquarters Operations Clerk Lisa Doszpot on her recent promotion from Private to Lance Corporal! On the 29 January, Commander 17th Sustainment Brigade, Brigadier Craig Dobson, acknowledged LCPL Doszpot’s achievements by presenting her with her first ‘Hook’ and certificate of promotion. Great Work Lisa! #GoodSoldiering

19.01.2022 On 15 Dec 20, COMD FORCOMD MAJGEN Pearse was invited to join BRIG Dobson to promote COL Anthony Chambers at Victoria Barracks. COL Chambers has served as CO 3 HSB for the past two years. In addition to his role as an Army Officer COL Chambers is a Consultant General Surgeon specialising in Surgical Oncology at St Vincent’s Hospital and is currently the Head of Department of General Surgery. Congratulations on this significant career milestone #GoodSoldiering

18.01.2022 2 Force Support Team (FST) as part of the Force Sustainment Group are standing by ready to support Tasmanian Emergency Services as part of Op Bushfire Assist. The team comprises elements of the 2nd Force Support Battalion, 1st Close Health Battalion and 145 Signal Squadron, all units of 17 Sustainment Brigade - Australian Army. 2 FST is staffed by a combination of Regular Army, Army Reserve personnel from across Tasmania and is able to provide a number of different capabilities. #OpBushfireAssist #GoodSoldering #AusArmyReserves

18.01.2022 Members from #YourADF including Medical Personnel from 17th Sustainment Brigade - Australian Army recently took time from their duties to visit the Corryong College in Victoria. The members spent morning tea with the teachers of the College before a question and answer session with the students on Army life followed by a tour of the the equipment. A friendly game of volleyball with older students was contested in the school gymnasium. #OpBushfireAssist ##GoodSoldiering

18.01.2022 Commander 17th Sustainment Brigade, Brigadier Craig Dobson recently visited 15th Force Support Squadron, 2nd Force Support Battalion in Doveton Victoria. Whilst there he was afforded the opportunity to present a Silver Commendation to Major Jessica Luciani and present a Federation Star to Warrant Officer Class Two Bob Hart, acknowledging 40 years of dedicated service to the Australian Army. #GoodSoldiering

18.01.2022 Health specialists from our 1st Close Health Battalion have established a nine-person primary health care team at Batemans Bay evacuation centre. The detachment includes a doctor, two nurses, two medics and an Army chaplain. #OpBushfireAssist https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2517654688504104&id=1570146103254972

18.01.2022 Our veterinarians from the 3rd Health Support Battalion are helping care for wildlife and stock injured in the bushfires.

16.01.2022 Sometimes we train in areas that are really dusty...or really wet...or really cold...or full of flies...or all of the above! But sometimes, we get to train in some of Australias most beautiful and remote places. This photo comes from the 1st Close Health Battalion - Australian Army, and was taken by one of their multi-rotor unmanned aerial system (drone) operators, in the Northern Territory.

16.01.2022 158 Force Support Team elements recently disembarked vehicles and equipment from HMAS Adelaide within Jarvis Bay, NSW. The equipment and personnel have been redeployed to Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney in readiness for future tasking. Members from the Ships Army Establishment and @9th Force Support Battalion - Australian Army make up a small number of the total assets deployed on Op Bushfire Assist from the 17th Sustainment Brigade - Australian Army. The Force Sustainment Group elements are providing critical logistics to sustain the force. #OpBushfireAssist #GoodSoldiering

15.01.2022 Personnel from #YourADF deployed to Christmas Island recently to assist the AUSMAT and ABF as part of the Australian Government assistance to the returnees from Wuhan. The Australia Defence Force and 17th Sustainment Brigade - Australian Army with supporting elements from 1 Brigade and 6 Brigade provided a number of critical capabilities including Liaison Officers, Medical Staff, Caterers and Specialists in the reception, staging and movement of civilians. The collaborative approach from all agencies in a joint environment demonstrates the Whole of Government success to the mission. #OurPeople

15.01.2022 On this ANZAC Day, HQ 17th Sustainment Brigade would like to thank all who have served, continue to serve and their families for the unconditional support. We acknowledge the sacrifices made by those in all wars and peacekeeping operations and our thoughts are with those who are currently deployed and away from family and friends on this significant day. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. Lest We Forget.

15.01.2022 10 Force Support Team (FST) "doing the heavy lifting" transporting engineering equipment under NSW Police escort to join ADFs contribution to OP BUSHFIRE ASSIST 19-20 in southern NSW. 10 FST is deployed as part of the Force Sustainment Group of the 17th Sustainment Brigade - Australian Army #OpBushfireAssist #GoodSoldering

14.01.2022 The Women in Defence Awards recognise women’s critical role in Defence. Our capability as a nation to serve and protect our nation’s interests relies on the div...erse skills and expertise of our people. Women in Defence are at the centre of our nation’s security. Congratulations to Australian Army’s Lieutenant Colonel Anna Maree Reinhardt, Royal Australian Navy’s Lieutenant Commander Siobahn Sturdy and Amy Stringfellow from Defence Australia Science and Technology on your awards the categories of operations, engineering and rising star at last week’s Women in Defence Awards. Well done!

11.01.2022 17th Sustainment Brigade welcomed our newest Long Term Schooling student Lieutenant Charbella Nandan to Army on 30 Jun 20. Charbella is currently completing her Masters in Psychology and is posted to 1 Psych Unit, Randwick Barracks. Staff Officer Grade Two Health, MAJ Damien Batty representing the brigade at the appointment ceremony conducted by Captain Cassie Monaghan at Defence Force Recruiting, Rhodes.

10.01.2022 17 Sustainment Brigade and the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps welcomes our newest officer Lieutenant Brian Hua at his appointment service in Sydney. Lieutenant Hua is a third year Undergraduate Medical student at University of Western Sydney who will complete his studies and post graduate years before entering the trained force.

10.01.2022 "All militaries march on their stomachs". Catering staff from the 10th Force Support Battalion - Australian Army and No. 96 Wing Royal Australian Air Force have been working in a collaborative partnership to feed personnel from a variety of Defence Forces within the Victoria townships of Orbost and Omeo. The Chefs have provided over 34000 meals to deployed forces within the Victorian region which includes our foreign partners who have deployed to assist Australia in this time of need. Army and Air Force #YourADF capabilities are able to deploy, work in a joint environment with the common goal to sustain the force. The 17th Sustainment Brigade - Australian Army is adaptive to provide a collaborative approach to logistics support. #AusArmy #AusAirForce #OpBushfireAssist

09.01.2022 Commander 17th Sustainment Brigade Brigadier Craig Dobson, recently attended the IET RACT Air Dispatch march out parade. Course members were presented their RACT Air Dispatch Brevet after a 12 IET course conducted at RAAF Richmond. The Student of Merit of the Course PTE Leschke who was presented his award by WO2 Harry Hordern (retired).

08.01.2022 ICYMI: These photos were judged as the four best entries from a strong and broad field in the 17 Brigade multi-rotor UAS still photography competition. Congratulations to the 10th Force Support Battalion who took out places, and the 9th Force Support Battalion who took out fourth place. The objective of the competition was to showcase a key Brigade capability from a new perspective.

08.01.2022 9th Force Support Battalion recently hosted a farewell parade at RAAF Base Amberley for our members deploying on Force Support Element Thirteen (FSE 13). The parade was live streamed on the units Facebook pages for families and friends who could not attend due to COVID restrictions. FSE 13 consists of around 85 Australian Army personnel, drawn mainly from 17th Sustainment Brigades, 9th Force Support Battalion with individual supplementation from other units across Australia. The parade was reviewed by Commander 1st Division, Major General Justin Ellwood, AM, DSC.

08.01.2022 Chief of the Defence Force (CDF), General Angus Campbell, AO, DSC, recently visited 145 Signal Squadron at Holsworthy Barracks. #YourADF The CDF was welcomed to the Squadron by Officer Commanding, Major Lauren Noble and he received briefs from Corporal Mason and Corporal Themar on the Squadron’s communications and support capabilities. #GoodSoldiering

06.01.2022 While on deployment on Operation Okra in Iraq, #YourADF Radiographer Captain Julian Thompson of the 1st Surgical Company, 2nd General Health Battalion created works now on exhibition in the National Army Museum, Waiouru, New Zealand. Watch below to learn about Captain Thompson’s creative process and how he came to develop this impressive series encompassing the ANZAC spirit. #ADFOperations

06.01.2022 Petroleum Operators from 10 Force Support Team recently established a Refueling Point Aviation with the assistance of CALTEX to support the Multinational Aviation Task Group aircraft at Majura Training Area, Canberra, ACT. Aircraft to be refuelled will include Australian MRH90s and Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90s. These rotary-wing aircrafts are continuing to support RFS operations in Southern NSW and the ACT. #OpsBushfireAssist #GoodSoldering #AusArmy

05.01.2022 Wondering what fire fighters eat? Well our Army Chefs from the 10th Force Support Battalion - Australian Army have been cooking for the NSW RFS in the Casino/Lismore region of NSW since the start of December, keeping them well fed throughout Christmas and New Year and supporting their incredible fire fighting efforts. #YourADF #AustralianBushfire Forces Command - Australian Army

05.01.2022 HQ 17th Sustainment Brigade recently welcomed our newest Long Term Schooling Students Lieutenant Bianka Toto and Lieutenant Jade Dobrincic. The appointment ceremony was conducted at Rhodes, Western Sydney and was a family affair with the appointment officer being Jades older brother, Sub Lieutenant Matthew Dobrincic, Royal Australia Navy. 17th Brigade was represented by Major Damien Batty the Staff Officer Grade Two Health. Lieutenant Toto is studying a Masters of Psychology and Lieutenant Dobrincic studying Bachelor of Nursing. Welcome to the 17th Brigade and the Australian Army.

05.01.2022 Members from 2nd General Health Battalion #YourADF have been working long days to ensure the general health of personnel deployed on Kangaroo Island. This work includes water testing with the local council, food assessments, and vector control of tentage as well as assisting the Kangaroo Island Animal Rescue staff to feed the koalas. These personnel are from the 17th Sustainment Brigade - Australian Army and they continue to provide unique health capabilities to the force elements and local community on the island. #OpBushfireAssist #GoodSoldiering

04.01.2022 An army marches on its stomach 92 Force Support Team (FST) recently established a Catering Detachment on Kangaroo Island, South Australia. The Army Chefs are from the 10th Force Support Battalion - Australian Army deployed as part of the Force Sustainment Group of Op Bushfire Assist. Kangaroo Island has seen a surge in the number of personnel in recent days. The addition of fresh rations is a welcomed change for the support elements of JTF 1111. #OpBushfireAssist #GoodSoldiering #YourADF

04.01.2022 Recently, Captain Julian Thompson, a radiographer from 2 GHB was announced as a finalist in the 2020 Napier Waller Art Prize. The annual Napier Waller Art Prize... is open to former and current Australian Defence Force personnel. It encourages artistic excellence, promotes the transformative power of creativity, and raises awareness of the experiences and talent of service personnel. There is no required theme, and entrants are invited to use diverse media and original concepts. Captain Thompsons work is titled ARJC is love. His caption is below: On recent deployment to Taji Military Complex, Iraq, I visited a Saddam-era tank graveyard, a sprawling expanse of lumbering military junk whose forms sprout from salted earth like a field of oversized, rusting metallic mushrooms. It is a scene of utter desolation, a malign calculus of environmental tragedy weighted by symbolism of an army (once the worlds fourth largest) beset by repeated war and the ghosts of a generation of young Iraqi men sacrificed at the altar of dictatorial megalomania. Adorning these rotting forms is a mix of Arabic and English-language graffiti from local and (mostly US) military visitors. I saw in these messages a gesture of reclaimed humanity and an affirmation of life scrawled on impromptu billboards, statements of optimism lent gravitas by their absurd, unsettling location. Featuring in this painting is a dedication to a loved one a world away in a Western nation; a love that followed its author to Earths end, asserted in defiance of a here and now wrought in body armour and muddy boots, steel rain and bunkers, disconnection across time zones, intense camaraderie and a suite of future memories utterly incongruent with the lives of the folks back home. The general public are invited to vote online for their favourite work in the Peoples Choice award, the winner of which will receive $5,000. Voting for the Peoples Choice Award closes on Sunday 22 November 2020. Voting can be conducted at the following link: https://www.awm.gov.au/Napier-/2020-Napier-Waller-Art-Prize It is fantastic to see junior leaders from the unit demonstrating initiative, increasing awareness and having a positive impact on the Australian community. If you see fit, please vote for Captain Thompsons artwork to assist in recognising him for his hard work to date. #YourADF #OurPeople #GoodSoldiering

03.01.2022 Members of the 1st Health Support Company #YourADF from 17th Sustainment Brigades 3rd Health Support Battalion recently visited the CareFlight aeromedical and education facilities at the Westmead hangar, Sydney. The clinical specialists had the opportunity to get up close to CareFlights Rapid Response Helicopter and learn how to best work with our aeromedical crew in the field to save lives. The specialist doctors, nurses and paramedics from the Company also tried their hands at CareFlights Media in trauma care workshop, testing their abilities to manage a motor vehicle accident, apply a torniquet and pack a wound. #GoodSoldiering

02.01.2022 The end of 2019 brought with it many farewells, awards and promotions. Several of our Brigade Headquarters people were promoted, to ranks ranging from Colonel to Corporal! Congratulations and best wishes to each member and their families

02.01.2022 Staff from Headquarters 17th Sustainment Brigade #YourADF have signed up to the Biketober Business Cycling Challenge to raise money for the Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation. The team, "the 17ers" have committed to riding at least 1717km throughout the month aiming to raise a dollar for each Km covered. The activity is conducted on local cycling tracks and forms part of the units physical training in a COVID safe manner. If you would like to donate please follow the link https://www.gofundme.com/f/biketober-business-challenge

02.01.2022 17th Sustainment Brigade medics Corporal Sarah Nixon and Corporal Ashlee Liversedge recently provided critical medical support after multiple rocket attacks whilst deployed. The medics from the 1st Close Health Battalion and 2nd General Health Support Battalion demonstrated exceptional care and courage during these attacks.

01.01.2022 While some parents went back to packing lunches for their childrens return to school this week, spare a thought for the caterers from the 92 Force Support Team (FST) in the South Australian region who have provided 15888 meals since the 14th of January. On the back of their experiences from the 2019 Townsville floods, the 1st Catering Company, 10th Force Support Battalion, with support from 2nd Force Support Battalion; 17th Sustainment Brigade - Australian Army and 9th Combat Service Support Battalion; 9th Brigade - Australian Army, have been working hard to keep over 1000 ADF and emergency service personnel on Kangaroo Island sustained and energised during Operation Bushfire Assist. #OpBushfireAssist #AusArmyReserves #GoodSoldering

01.01.2022 Army Veterinarians #YourADF, from 17 Brigades - Force Sustainment Group have been working long hours with their civilian counterparts to provide critical treatment to local koalas from Kangaroo Island. The koalas being treated have suffered extensive burns as a result of the devastating bushfires on the island and have a long journey to recovery. Our specialists include CAPT Garnett Hall, CAPT Jessica Hoad and her assistant PTE Alex Tarasov are providing excellent duty of care in their specialist roles. #OpBushfireAssist #Goodsoldiering #AusArmyReserves