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See attached.  From the CO 2RAR on this auspicious occasion. 171013 – Order – 2 RAR – Commanding Officers Order of the Day 001-17 – 2…  

Read it here   http://www.defence.gov.au/news/armynews/ UNCONQUERED: Current and former wounded, injured and ill soldiers show true Invictus Games spirit at the multi-sport event in Toronto, Canada. - LIFT-OUT HELPING HAND: Soldiers offer assistance to Vanuatu locals evacuating ahead of a volcanic eruption. – PAGE 2 READY FOR ACTION: Australian and New Zealand instructors have been preparing Iraqi junior officers in the fight against Daesh. – PAGES 4-5 And in sport HOLD ON: Combatants represent their companies in the 6RAR Combatives Tournament. - PAGE 27

5th/7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment Association Incorporated Notice of Annual General Meeting Notice is given that a general meeting of the 5th/7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment Association Incorporated will be held on: Date:   Saturday, 9th December 2017  Time:  3pm Location: Grand Central Hotel, 270 Ann Street, Brisbane Central Station, Brisbane It should be noted that at the conclusion of the AGM drinks will be taken followed by a casual dinner within the hotel. A reunion is planned for 1900hrs. Members meals will be subsidised by association funds. The price reduction will be advised at the AGM. For details email :  57rarassociation@gmail.com

 Courtesy of SBS  http://www.sbs.com.au/news/thefeed/article/2016/08/17/first-day-i-will-never-forget-first-afghan-woman-australian-army-speaks

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-26/how-to-get-a-job-after-leaving-the-army/8981526 About 35 per cent of veterans who leave the Defence Force are jobless, and those without formal qualifications find it the hardest to transition to the civilian workplace. Courtesy of the ABC, 26 Sep 17

An absolute cracker! WaterlooMessage

One of the RARA’s most experienced advocates attended.  It is important to get this out there to show all veterans what DVA is trying to achieve and to also counteract some of the statements made by those who constantly attack DVA. You can read the report here Claims Management Report FINAL

Below are a selection of photos of 7RAR’s parade and march through Adelaide.  As ever, click on the photo for improved viewing. 7RAR 2ic Major Scott Golden with Certificate granting Freedom of the City Jump starting an APC Our RARA photographers Carol and Jeff

The day was hosted by the Brighton Rugby and AFL club In the rugby match, 7 RAR defeated A squadron, 1 Armoured Regiment, 64-0 in an entertaining encounter.  In the AFL, the  Pigs once again dominated over their opponents, 16 ALR, by 70 points. Around 400 people enjoyed the day which is part of 7 RAR’s birthday week celebrations with the freedom of the city being granted on Friday 8 September, followed by the battalion ball at the  Convention Centre on Saturday night. Above are former 5/7 RAR members Tony Bailey, Darren Bald, Tony Hooker with former 5/7 member and now 7 RAR 2ic Major Scott Golden, Chris Shannon and … Continue reading →

Click on the image for improved viewing, 1967 I think. Join Army

Here are a few photos of our highly successful dinner.  As always, by selecting a photo you will be able to view a better photo as well as the caption for it. And some nostalgic memories of our May 2013 Regimental Dinner  

See a selection of photos taken at the Long Tan Day Service held at the Torrens Parade Ground.  As always, click on the photos for improved viewing and captions.  

Please view the latest news on the RCB campaign here RCB Update There is an extensive history to this campaign under the Advocacy tab (above).

Please note on the first page, the important statement concerning the RARA  SA Inc.  Our future has been secured at Linden Park! This is as a result of the massive effort made by Mike von Berg, Rod Graham, Steve Larkins and Patron Laurie Lewis.  The work they have done has also secured the immediate future of the SA Branch of the RSL.  An outstanding achievement by them all. Infantryman August 2017

Here is the latest Holdfast.  In this edition, there are numerous excellent articles and photos including one of 5 RAR’s Sergeant Rod Lees after the mine incident in June 1969 – the photo was supplied by Rod. http://tunnelrats.com.au/pdfs/newsletters/Holdfast-31.pdf There is a very interesting article about FSB Andersen during February 1968.  Many of our 3RAR comrades will remember this Operation http://tunnelrats.com.au/pdfs/newsletters/Holdfast-30.pdf Here is the link to the Tunnel Rats Newsletter page http://tunnelrats.com.au/newnewsletters.php

The Casualty List has been off line for some time, here it is revived. Note by clicking on the sub-headings, unit or coy/pl for example, you can then filter your searches. http://www.thecasualtylist.com/

Here is the April 2017 edition Infantryman April 2017 You can view the November 2016 edition here Infantryman November final 16.11.2016 the August 2016 edition here Infantryman August and the April 2016 edition here Infantryman+April+2016 There are numerous excellent articles and a list of activities at HQ for the foreseeable future. Archived Infantryman are under the Infantryman tab.

Courtesy of the 5RAR website, here is some historical information which may help revive a number of fading memories http://www.5rar.asn.au/history/information-book-for-nashos.pdf

The RSM and CO of 7RAR presented a flag to the RARA SA on 14 December 2016.  This flag represents one of the 7RAR soldiers Killed In Action and was flown over the 7RAR base in Iraq during September 2016.

A number of photos to view, as ever, click on the photo to increase the size