Honours & Awards – Vietnam

Honours & Awards – Vietnam

Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry & Citation The Department of Defence has announced that Australian Defence Force members who served during the Vietnam war have been recognised with the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation (the...
AFA Submission to Royal Commission

AFA Submission to Royal Commission

AFA Submission to Royal Commission   The Air Force Association has provided its submission to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. The Association’s full submission can be accessed via the link at the end. Some key excerpts are summarised below. The...
New DVA Branch for Veterans

New DVA Branch for Veterans

New DVA Branch for Veterans In recognition of the changing needs of the veteran community, the Department of Veterans Affairs has created a new Branch to consolidate mental and social health programs.   The past 12 months has seen an increasing number of...
Veterans’ Entitlements Update

Veterans’ Entitlements Update

Veterans' Entitlements Updates Notification of Investigations under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 The Australian Government’s Repatriation Medical Authority has advised that four Notices of Investigation under Section 196G of the Veterans’...
AFA Response to ‘ANZAC Legend’ in Curriculum Review

AFA Response to ‘ANZAC Legend’ in Curriculum Review

AFA Response to Australian Curriculum Review A recent review of the Australian Curriculum states the ANZAC Legend, among other war related matters, is to be contested in the studies. Air Force Association President, Carl Schiller OAM, CSM has written to both the...