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David Allen retweeted
27 Feb 2025
Great images and a great idea.
27 Feb 2025
This Saturday we turn 124 years old 🎂🧓👵
No two days in #AusArmy are the same.
So we asked our people to send through what a day in the green looks like for them.
#Dayinthelife25
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David Allen retweeted
27 Feb 2025
Soldiers from 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment 🇦🇺 providing instructional training to the Armed Forces of Ukraine 🇺🇦 Late last year as part of Operation Kudu Rotation 8 the Ukrainian soldiers completed a Section Commander Battle Course in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧
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David Allen retweeted
31 Jan 2025
WINNERS ARE GRINNERS
The final results are in - the fastest cadet drone pilot is CDTSGT Angus Dickson “Dicko”.
Drone Racing Camp 2025 was a huge success.
The top 3 cadets now have the opportunity to travel to the Avalon International Airshow in March.
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David Allen retweeted
26 Jan 2025
How good is it to be an Australian? How good is it to be an Australian on Australia Day? How good is it to be an Australian on Australia Day in Australia’s premier Garrison City? That’s the trifecta right there! Thank you to Her Excellency, Premier, A/Mayor
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David Allen retweeted
19 Dec 2024
As Santa conducts his final 'boots and saddles' parade for 'the big day,' may we at the 3rd Brigade (Armoured Amphibious) wish you and your loved ones a blessed Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
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David Allen retweeted
18 Dec 2024
As the year comes to a close, I extend my gratitude to all Defence members for their service this year, particularly those deployed away from home these holidays. I wish you and your loved ones a safe and restful holiday break.
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David Allen retweeted
18 Dec 2024
8th/9th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment
farewelled Commanding Officer LTCOL Ben Watson. The Battalion has completed the busiest tour of the Ready Battle Group in recent memory - deployed five times around the globe. 8/9 RAR & 7th Brigade welcome new CO LTCOL Andy Raven.
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David Allen retweeted
13 Dec 2024
This week I handed over Command of the Land Combat College to my good friend, Brigadier Andrew Moss.
Thank you for all the support you have provided my team these past two years. It has been an honour and a privilege to lead such highly motivated and professional men and women.
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David Allen retweeted
9 Dec 2024
After two years I handed over Command of the 3rd Brigade to Brigadier Ben McLennan this morning, he is an outstanding leader and I have no doubt the Brigade will thrive with him at the helm. Good luck and good soldiering to the Brigade for the future.
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David Allen retweeted
8 Nov 2024
Privileged to promote the Brigade Intelligence officer this morning to LTCOL in front of friends and family, he has done a fantastic job this year and will go on to do great things as a LTCOL.
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David Allen retweeted
31 Oct 2024
Great to be able to support a community that supports us in what we do everyday of the week. best Garrison City in Australia @TSVCouncil @TheOasisTSV
29 Oct 2024
Local soldiers and volunteers banded together to help the widow of a Vietnam Veteran clean up her yard. Emma Aldridge has become too frail to keep up with the work, but the community was only too happy to be of 'service'. 7NEWS.com.au @Imogen_Brooks_ #7NEWS
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David Allen retweeted
19 Oct 2024
I hope some senior leaders in Australia might emulate US Secretary of the Army. Find our best story tellers and encourage them.
18 Oct 2024
Meeting with six Army social media content creators was a highlight of my AUSA week! I loved hearing why they were inspired to share their Army stories, and I learned from their recommendations on how the Army can better leverage social media to tell young Americans how they can be all they can be in the @USArmy. I’ll start using a few of the tips they shared on my own platforms!
#ausa2024 #socialmediamarketing #contentcreators #influencers #army #armynationalguard #armyreserve #military #videographers #marketing
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David Allen retweeted
15 Oct 2024
3 RAR at the Korean International Combat Training Centre Competition Opening Ceremony 🇦🇺🇰🇷
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David Allen retweeted
15 Oct 2024
Our soldiers from 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) training with His Majesty's Armed Forces of Tonga on combat shooting drills as part of the collaborative Pōvai Warrior training series that's underway at the moment.
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David Allen retweeted
11 Oct 2024
The Junior leaders from Australia 🇦🇺 and Indonesia 🇮🇩 visited the @AWMemorial last post ceremony on Tuesday, strengthening ties between our nations. This program builds lasting professional relationships to promote peace and cooperation. Proud to be #MoreSecureTogether @IKAHANid
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David Allen retweeted
Physical training, first aid, close-quarters combat and warehouse management. Lots of skills being shared between Australia and His Majesty's Armed Forces of Tonga on the Povai Warrior training program.
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David Allen retweeted
25 Sep 2024
Third Fed Star for WO1 Frank Franolic🎖️
When WO1 Franolic enlisted in 1973, Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War had just come to an end & a six pack of beer cost $1.42.
While times have changed, Good Soldiering hasn’t.
Congratulations to Frank on 50yrs of service! 🎉
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David Allen retweeted
26 Sep 2024
The Australian Army have been delivering boat handling courses with our partners in The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force. Building crucial skills for the security of our region 💪🇸🇧🇦🇺
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David Allen retweeted
25 Sep 2024
7th Brigade soldiers are proud to have joined others from across the world 🇫🇯 🇹🇴🇫🇷🇺🇸🇬🇧🇦🇺🇳🇿🇯🇵 to share skills and cultures while training together on Exercise Cartwheel in Fiji.
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