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Australia's Federation Guard
Mission
Australia's Federation Guard provides a Tri-Service ceremonial capability in order to promote the standards, values, traditions and ethos of the Australian Defence Force and Australia.
About the AFG
Australia's Federation Guard is a Tri-Service unit, comprising of members from the Royal Australian Navy, the Australian Army and the Royal Australian Air Force. In total, 160 service personnel form what is locally known as 'The Guard'. The members of Australia's Federation Guard possess a wide range of qualifications and experience. Many enlisted into their respective Service for a specific trade and have volunteered for one or two years to showcase the talents of the Australian Defence Force in a ceremonial capacity.
Australia’s Federation Guard provides ceremonial support to the Australian Commonwealth for events such as welcoming parades for visiting dignitaries; to Catafalque Parties at Lone Pine and Villers-Bretonneaux.
