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1st Brigade

Locality: Palmerston, Northern Territory

Address: Robertson Barracks 0830 Palmerston, NT, Australia

Website: www.army.gov.au/Our-people/Units/Forces-Command/1st-Brigade

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25.01.2022 #DYK The words Hari’i Hamutuk roughly translate from Tetum to English as ‘building together’. Australian Army engineers from 1st Combat Engineer Regiment are back in Timor-Leste working with #OurPartners in the Timor-Leste Defence Force (F-FDTL) for Exercise Hari’i Hamutuk 2020. ... Check out the solar panels the team have installed at a military outpost near Cova, Timor-Leste. #GoodSoldiering #Ubique

22.01.2022 Yesterday, the former Australian Army Band Darwin, was welcomed to their new home at Robertson Barracks during a re-naming ceremony. The band took on its new name: The Band of the 1st Brigade. Following formalities, the band played their first tune Australian Army Band Corps March, The Minstrel Boy to Commander 1st Brigade, Brigadier Ash Collingburn, DSM, and Commanding Officer of the Band, Lieutenant Colonel Dan Hiscock, OAM... Brigadier Collingburn said, I am delighted to see you settled in to your new home here at Binh Ba Lines, Robertson Barracks, and to have you as part of the 1st Brigade family. Welcome to the 1st Brigade! #WorkAsATeam #GoodSoldiering

19.01.2022 Today, we honour all the Dad’s and the father figures in our lives. We asked Private Lee Bosworth from 1st Combat Service Support Battalion - Australian Army what he loves about his Dad, retired Warrant Officer Class One Brian Bosworth. Everything. He’s always a stand-up guy; I’ve never seen him let anyone down.... WO1 Bosworth served in the Australian Army for 45 years. Happy Father’s Day, Dad! #HappyFathersDay #TYFYS

16.01.2022 Soldiers from @1st Combat Engineer Regiment have recently returned from the remote communities of Ramingining and Milingimbi. During their time in the area, Mr Keith Lapulung, Community Liaison Officer, East Arnhem Regional Council, took the soldiers on a tour of Milingimbi airfield where a historical aircraft wreckage from World War Two is on display. The tour was part of a two week activity, Exercise Sapper Engagement 2020 in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. ... #NAIDOC2020

16.01.2022 #OurPeople from the Solider Recovery Centre Adelaide are learning from the experts from UniSA Invictus Pathways Program on all things wheelchair basketball. Over the next few weeks the team will work with Invictus Athletes to learn new skills and forge new friendships. ... #StrongerTogether

15.01.2022 That’s a Good Idea! Soldiers of the 1st Brigade were invited to put forward innovative ideas to improve processes, procedures or equipment used by the Australian Army during the 1st Brigade Good Ideas Expo at Robertson Barracks. Each year in October, initiatives submitted at 'Good Ideas Expos’ across Australia are screened, prioritised and assessed by Headquarters Forces Command Innovations Board.... Take a look at some of the innovative ideas #OurPeople proposed during the Good Ideas Expo. #ArmyInMotion

15.01.2022 After eight weeks, around 250 soldiers from 1st Armoured Regiment - Australian Army have returned to Adelaide following their recent deployment to Victoria to assist the Australian Government. While the soldiers of the Regiment usually spend a large amount of time training in the field with their armoured vehicles, 2020 has been far more dynamic. The Regiment deployed to Kangaroo Island earlier this year to assist fire affected communities, and have now completed their task a...longside the Australian Government Department of Health and Victoria Police during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Commanding Officer of 1st Armoured Regiment speaks about their recent tasks during COVID-19, and what it means to support the community we serve. #BrilliantAtTheBasics

13.01.2022 Almost 1,200 marines of Marine Rotational Force - Darwin were formally farewelled yesterday at Robertson Barracks in the Northern Territory. The marines will begin to return to their home bases in Okinawa, Hawaii and California, following the completion of the ninth rotation of the force to Darwin. Commander of the 1st Brigade, Brigadier Ash Collingburn, DSM, said it was important to continue building the strong relationship between #OurPartners, the United States Marine Corp...s and the Australian Army, to enhance our interoperability and preparedness to ensure we are always ready. Our ability to work together during training activities is paramount to conducting successful combined operations during a disaster, crisis or conflict. Check out Australian soldiers from 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery and United States marines from Marine Rotational Force Darwin working together on the gun line during Exercise Koolendong earlier this month. #ArmyInMotion

11.01.2022 Yesterday was the completion of Exercise Koolendong. For the last 11 days members of the 1st Brigade trained alongside #OurPartners from Marine Rotational Force Darwin to enhance our ability to work together. Take a look at marines and Australian Army soldiers together in the field in 2019.... Stay tuned for photos of the action from Exercise Koolendong 2020.

11.01.2022 Asking someone if they are okay could change their life. Today is RU OK Day, a reminder to keep connected and to keep the conversation going. Take a moment to drop-in for a visit, pick up the phone or video chat with a mate. #TBT 2015 when members of the 1st Brigade and our friends from Marine Rotational Force Darwin stood on the parade ground to ask a mate, colleague or even a stranger, RU OK?

10.01.2022 #DYK NAIDOC Week will be held from 8-15 November. This year’s theme is ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’, reinforces the spiritual connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have with the land and sea.... With careful planning and COVID-19 considerations, last month soldiers from 1st Combat Engineer Regiment spent time with Elders and community members in East Arnhem Land, NT. Take a look at some of the activities soldiers have been part of alongside the people of Raminigining and Milingimbi. #GoodSoldiering #NAIDOC2020

08.01.2022 #InTheNews 9 News Darwin covered the completion of the 9th rotation of Marine Rotational Force Darwin https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=345890213304437

07.01.2022 For one minute, at 11:00 am, on the 11th November, we pause to remember those who lost their lives during conflict in service to the nation. #WeWillRememberThem

04.01.2022 The Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Rick Burr, AO, DSC, MVO, and Regimental Sergeant Major Army, Warrant Officer Grant McFarlane, OAM, spent some time with #OurPeople from 1st Armoured Regiment - Australian Army, 1st Combat Service Support Battalion - Australian Army and 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment during a recent visit to Adelaide. #GoodSoldiering