Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force personnel stand by the cenotaph after the Anzac Day commemorations in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Photo: Captain Edward Pym
26 Apr 2022
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Anzac Day commemorated in the Middle East

Anzac Day was commemorated in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with a service at the Emirates Palace Hotel.

Commemoration & history
Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitors enter the stadium during the Invictus Games 2020 closing ceremony at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo: Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller
23 Apr 2022
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Invictus closing ceremony caps incredible week

Seven days of unforgettable competition and camaraderie concluded with a stunning closing ceremony at Invictus Games The Hague.

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Australia's Invictus Games 2020 competitors are cheered on by family and friends during one of the events at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo: Sergeant Oliver Carter
23 Apr 2022
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Family and friends are at the heart of Invictus Games

If our Invictus warriors are the masters of their fate, then the same can be said for their family and friends.

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Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitor Mark Armstrong deflects the ball during the sitting volleyball match against Netherlands at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo: Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller
23 Apr 2022
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It’s not about the medals for Mark

For former Australian Army soldier Mark Armstrong, the Invictus Games is about the connections and friendships you form.

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Former Royal Australian Navy medic Emilea Mysko is bringing home two silvers and one bronze medal from Invictus Games The Hague 2020. Photo: Sergeant Oliver Carter
23 Apr 2022
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‘Em’-azing Emilea is inspired by her daughter

Love is a powerful motivator. Just ask Invictus Games The Hague 2020 competitor Emilea Mysko.

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Australian Army soldier Warrant Officer Class Two Michael Dowling from Headquarters 1st Division in Brisbane is heading home to Norfolk Island to commemorate Anzac Day, his first in his hometown in over 20 years. Photo: Private Nicole Dorrett
22 Apr 2022
Army
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Norfolk Island bound this Anzac Day

Warrant Officer Class Two Michael Downling is heading home to Norfolk Island this Anzac Day.

Commemoration & history
Commander of Forces Command, Major General Matthew Pearse, AM, and Commanding Officer, 12th Chief Engineer Works, Lieutenant Colonel Jon Pollard, unveil the new sign denoting the unit's Headquarters during the re-raising ceremony at Gallipoli Barracks, Br
22 Apr 2022
Army
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Engineering unit re-raised after 20 years

More than 20 years after 12th Chief Engineer Works was disestablished, the unit is being brought back to life.

Capability & technology
Lance Corporal Samuel Kemp from 1st Military Police Battalion is returning to his hometown of Murgon, Queensland, to join in the local community events to commemorate Anzac Day 2022.
22 Apr 2022
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Heading home to Murgon for Anzac Day

Lance Corporal Samuel Kemp is returning to his hometown of Murgon, Queensland, to join in the local community events to commemorate Anzac Day 2022.

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Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitors joined Team Ukraine personnel at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo: Sergeant Oliver Carter
22 Apr 2022
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Team Australia stands with Ukraine

The moving cries of ‘Slava Ukraini’ and ‘Heroiam Slava’ echo around the Invictus Games The Hague 2020.

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Proud father of Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitor and Royal Australian Navy sailor Leading Seaman Chris Reck, Bob Reck holds up a patch supporting Ukraine at Invictus Games Park in The Hague. Photo: Tina Langridge
22 Apr 2022
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Bob’s treasured gift

Bob Reck will return home to Cairns with many special memories from Invictus Games The Hague 2020.

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Australian Army soldier Warrant Officer Class One Mick Patman is the Headquarters 7th Brigade artificer sergeant major at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane. Photo: Corporal Nicole Dorrett
22 Apr 2022
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Calling the units as they march on Anzac Day

Warrant Officer Class One Michael Patman will be part of ABC Brisbane's commentary team on Anzac Day.

Commemoration & history
Sergeant Jason Hoare from 5th Aviation Regiment conducts maintenance on a CH-47F Chinook helicopter at RAAF Base Townsville. Photo: Corporal Lisa Sherman
22 Apr 2022
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Home to march on Anzac Day

Sergeant Jason Hoare from 5th Aviation Regiment is planning to return to his home town of Geraldton to march.

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