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Locality: Enoggera, Queensland

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24.01.2022 Members of 6 RAR are proudly supporting Legacy Week 2020. CPL Patrick Ladbrook, PTE Benjamin Le Sueur and PTE David Bunfiled joined other members of 7th Combat Brigade are collecting money for Legacy to support families suffering after the injury or death of a spouse or parent, during or after their service.

24.01.2022 Yesterday 6 RAR remembered LCPL Jared Crash MacKinney, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on the 24th August 2010, aged 28. A memorial service with close friends and family was held at the 6 RAR Memorial Grove to honour his life and the sacrifice he made. Lest We Forget

24.01.2022 2 CERs Combat Rescue Troop have been rehearsing their Vertical Personnel Rescue skills at the rock climbing and rappelling tower. Sappers were thrown into several climbing and rescue scenarios, with a focus on ensuring their own safety and effective extraction of life-sized dummies.

24.01.2022 Throwback Thursday. Major Peters briefs his plans with gunners and officers in an underground command post for 1st Battery, 1st Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, before the Battle of Bardia in Libya, 1940.

23.01.2022 Believe it or not, this jetty was broken before LCPL Mitch Big Rig Bowden stepped on it. Throwback to Exercise Vanuatu Alliance 2019 with 2 CER and the Vanuatu Mobile Force. Here the team conducted a wharf assessment on Epi Island to determine damages left by Cyclone Harold.

23.01.2022 Congratulations to LTs Matthew Low and Kai Kearney who graduated from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Infantry Captains Course. Matthew and Kai were the first foreign officers to participate in the course. Our ability to learn from each other is a testament to our strong friendship with the RFMF

23.01.2022 2 CER's Dry Support Bridge is capable of supporting some of our heaviest vehicles across ravines, creeks, rivers and other tough terrain. It can even hold up under a Digger carrying the weight of five weeks field in never ending rain

23.01.2022 This week 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment paid their respects to Privates Tomas Dale and Grant Kirby who were killed in action in Afghanistan, August 2010. With family and friends present, a small memorial service was held at the 6 RAR Memorial Grove to honour the lives of two brave men on the 10th anniversary of their deaths. All give some, but Grant and Tomas gave it all. Lest We Forget.

23.01.2022 2nd/14th Light Horse B SQN on the range

22.01.2022 It was a pleasure to host the former Commander of the 7th Combat Brigade, MAJGEN Hocking, to give him a proper farewell from the Brigade this week. Like many, MAJGEN Hocking posted quickly to support the nation on domestic tasks at the start of 2020. Thank you for your leadership sir.

22.01.2022 The Specialist Troop from 2 CER couldn't help but get a cracking group shot on the Dry Support Bridge.

22.01.2022 LT Ben Stafford from the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment finished his Regimental Officer Basic Course as a Cavalryman on a Friday, and was deployed on Operation COVID-19 Assist only a few days later, leading soldiers hed just met.

22.01.2022 The many smiling faces of Tully. Soldiers from 8/9 and 6 RAR returned home from Jungle Training last week and were happy to get a good feed and a shower. See if you can spot a mate living the dream in this photo series

22.01.2022 8/9 RARs mascot Stan the Ram was walking around like he owned the place with hair longer than the allowed 4cm. Thankfully the RSM quickly put a stop to it. Stan received his Army issued haircut later that day

21.01.2022 Did you hear the choppers yesterday? Chinooks from 5 AVN have been doing familiarisation training with 6th, 7th and 17th Brigade in South East Queensland this week. Soldiers have been practising air assault and Aviation-enabled combat and logistics operations.

21.01.2022 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment’s Boxer CRVs dominated the beach on Exercise Sea Wader

21.01.2022 One of 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment’s Abrams Tanks looking mean

21.01.2022 7 CSSB establishing a Tactical Distribution Point on Exercise Diamond Catalyst

20.01.2022 Our 1 REGT soldiers deployed to border checkpoints for Op COVID-19 Assist have improvised a makeshift gym to stay fit while assisting the community

20.01.2022 Throwback Thursday. Gunner Barry Bannerman of the 1st Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery with the Christmas parcel sent to him in Vietnam, 1966, by his mother and wife. Note the packets of Arnotts and Westons biscuits

20.01.2022 7th Combat Service Support Battalions CFN Dennis Bernardo has been vital in our support on Operation COVID-19 Assist, translating important information for Filipinos living in Victoria

20.01.2022 Tullys obstacle course has been a great challenge for 8/9 RAR during Jungle Training. Its like a big playground for soldiers, minus the fun

19.01.2022 A soldier from 8/9 RAR signals the landing zone for two CH-47 Chinooks to land during Exercise Brahman Stride.

19.01.2022 It was this time last year members of the 7th Combat Brigade were supporting the community on Operation Bushfire Assist. Thank you to the soldiers and their families who supported fellow Australians in their time of need

19.01.2022 Great to host a visit from Army Indigenous Elder Aunty Lorraine. Aunty Lorraine met soldiers of 7th Combat Brigade and discussed our links with the Queensland indigenous community. Aunty Lorraine is a Quandamooka Elder of the Noonuccal and Ngughi tribes in South-East Queensland.

19.01.2022 HEAVE!! 7th Combat Brigade's biggest units pulled their weight in the Tug of War competition as part of the 2020 Commander’s Cup, with the win taken out by the Sappers from 2 CER

18.01.2022 Throwback Thursday! Bombardier Campbell of the 1st Field Regiment painting a gun during WWII in Palestine, 1940.

17.01.2022 6 RAR assisting the community for Legacy Week.

16.01.2022 2 CERs Combat Rescue Troop were thrown into several climbing and rescue scenarios at the rappelling tower, focussing on effective extraction of life-sized dummies to conduct first aid as they would in an emergency situation

16.01.2022 Throwback Thursday. A soldier of the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment building a fence in the jungle in Vietnam, 1967.

16.01.2022 PTE Clarence Mitchell from the 7th Combat Service Support Battalion is deployed to Melbourne as part of Op COVID-19 Assist. 7 CSSB has been assisting with planning, testing, contact tracing, close contact data management and investigation, accompanying officers on home visits, police control points, community outreach and aged care facility responses.

16.01.2022 Throwback Thursday! Machine Gunner Private Peter Bennett from 6 RAR on patrol in Vietnam, 1968, carrying his M60 aka The Pig and showcasing a forearm Skippy Badge tattoo before it was cool

15.01.2022 #NOISEALERT || Shout out to the residents of Brisbane, Ipswich, Darling Downs and the Gold Coast! Some of our troops will be conducting training over the next w...eek in your area. There will be helicopters flying at night and early in the morning, at a low altitude. Please ensure you let your family, friends and any neighbours know that this training will be occurring. This training is part of #AusArmys regular training schedule and is designed to ensure #OurPeople are operating at the highest level of capability to respond where required, to support Australias national interests. We acknowledge that these activities may result in disturbances to local residents. This disruption will be minimised wherever possible. You should not be alarmed if you see low-flying helicopters or hear the associated noise. We appreciate the support of the local community during this important training period. The training is being conducted in a manner that accounts for COVID-19 restrictions and good health management processes. Individuals with concerns should contact Defence via: 1300 333 362. https://www.army.gov.au//australian-defence-force-training

15.01.2022 What an absolute unit

15.01.2022 Today we farewelled one of our own, LCPL Cody Langham, who tragically passed away recently. Cody was loved and respected by all who had the pleasure of knowing him, and those who worked with Cody appreciated his dedication to serving his country. Rest in peace Cody, you will be missed.

15.01.2022 8/9 RAR on patrol during Exercise Brahman Stride.

15.01.2022 Happy 72nd Birthday to the Royal Australian Regiment. Duty First Pictured are members of A Company, 6 RAR, in Vietnam, 1966. Private Bernie Wesiak, Corporal Wally Sokoluk, Private John Knowles, Private Jock Dolsen, Private Laurie Doyle.

14.01.2022 Throwback Thursday. A cache of hidden Viet Cong rice, is shown to LTCOL Townsend of Ashgrove, Brisbane, by PTE Ron Aslan from 6 RAR during Operation Enoggera in Vietnam, 1966.

12.01.2022 A message to all Army personnel from the Chief of the Army, Lieutenant General Rick Burr, following the release of the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force Inquiry report into allegations of misconduct by members of the Special Operations Task Group while on operations in Afghanistan between 2005 and 2016. A redacted copy of the report and further information is available at: https://afghanistaninquiry.defence.gov.au/resources

11.01.2022 Putting one 101-year-old foot in front of the other, World War II Sergeant Bert Le-Merton has pledged to walk the distance of the Kokoda Track (96km) to support veterans

11.01.2022 After three arduous weeks in the Tully jungle, 8/9 RAR are finally back home in Brisbane. Well done team. See you at PT tomorrow morning

11.01.2022 2 CERs Explosive Detection Dog Willis watching Sapper Elizabeth Melis back on a patrol during Exercise Brahman Stride last week.

10.01.2022 Soldiers from 8/9 RAR disarm an enemy role player during Exercise Brahman Stride

08.01.2022 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment joined Vietnam War veterans today to commemorate the 54th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in Vietnam, 1966. 105 Australian soldiers from 6 RAR and three NZ soldiers faced a larger force of North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong in an arduous battle. We lost 18 soldiers that day and another 24 were wounded. All give some, but some gave it all. Lest We Forget.

08.01.2022 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment have social distancing rules that Cavalry can understand

08.01.2022 You'd be smiling too if your moustache was this prominent... :) In support of mens’ health the 7th Combat Brigade is participating in Movember this year. To donate to the cause, follow the link below, and if you’re a 7 BDE member showcasing a great lip warmer, we’d love to see them in our inbox https://movember.com/m/14261396?mc=1

08.01.2022 War faces on The Bayonet Assault Course was great for letting out some frustrations.

07.01.2022 7th Combat Brigade on Exercise Diamond Catalyst

07.01.2022 The Light Horse WANTS YOU! Calling all ex-serving Armoured Corps members, Brisbanes 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment recognises the niche knowledge you have and wants to make use of your skills as part of their new Flexible Workforce initiative. If you have time to spare and the right skills, we have work for you back at the unit in a part-time or casual capacity. ... For more info email MAJ Paula Vetter on [email protected]

07.01.2022 The Bear Pit has been a favourite of the 8/9 RAR soldiers visiting Tully Resort for the past few weeks

04.01.2022 Explosive Detection Dog Willis and his handler Sapper Liz Meli from 2 CER recently helped with Legacy fundraising in the Brisbane CBD. All funds raised will assist Legacy provide veterans’ families the support they need.

04.01.2022 6 and 8/9 RARs Basic Sniper Course is currently underway, with all trainees successfully passing the badge test.

04.01.2022 Hot Boxes in the field. An instant morale boost

04.01.2022 Troopers Keegan Veivers and Rylan Green from the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment have been assisting the Department of Health and Human Services with door knocking and quarantine compliance checks in Victoria during Operation COVID-19 Assist.

04.01.2022 Remember to always look both ways before crossing the street

03.01.2022 Sappers from the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment recently completed Exercise Lightning Walk, where they completed a range of Combat Engineering training activities. With this training done, the squadron can integrate with other combat teams including Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery.

03.01.2022 Two brothers serving in the 7th Combat Brigades are both deployed on Operation COVID-19 Assist, and are pleased to be back helping their home state in its recovery.

03.01.2022 Announcement from the Chief of the Defence Force.

03.01.2022 Soldiers from 8/9 RAR and 2 CER board a CH-47 Chinook to head back to Gallipoli Barracks during Exercise Brahman Stride.

02.01.2022 Hundreds of 7th Combat Brigade members showed up to cheer on their teams participating in the Commander’s Cup yesterday. Seven teams traversed a tough obstacle course for the glory of being the best unit on Gallipoli Barracks. Dedicated men and women who are proud to serve in their units, the 7th Combat Brigade, and the Australian Army.