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‘Service” is a series of photographic portraits & video interviews with Veterans & their loved ones. The creator Richard Wiesel is a story teller who's preferred medium of conversation is via the language and grammar of photography and video. Richard is particularly interested in hearing from any Vietnam Veteran or their family who would like to participate. (Click Image to view presentation)

TO PARTICIPATE CONTACT Richard Wiesel:
Email: rwiesel@icloud.com Phone +61 438 842 222

AUSTRALIAN ARMY NEWS

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The Afghan Saga of Bravery, Allegations and Betrayal | The Strategist

Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith

Sep 30

The Afghan Saga of Bravery, Allegations and Betrayal | The Strategist

In 1987, fifteen years after Australia’s war in Vietnam ended, we held Welcome Home parades across the nation for our mistreated Veterans.

ADF chief moves to strip war veterans’ medals

Media Team

Sep 17

ADF chief moves to strip war veterans’ medals

May 29, 2023 - 11:26PM ASASA Chairman Martin Hamilton-Smith says without a court hearing no veteran solider should have their war medals...

7NEWS Spotlight - ABC launches investigation over ‘extra gunshots’ in video of ex-Commando Heston Russell’s November Platoon

Media Team

Sep 17

7NEWS Spotlight - ABC launches investigation over ‘extra gunshots’ in video of ex-Commando Heston Russell’s November Platoon

7NEWS Spotlight’s report into the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s (ABC) misreporting of veteran Heston Russell’s time in service

Former ADF commander Heston Russell hits out at ABC after network forced to remove footage with doctored gunshot audio.

Media Team

Sep 17

Former ADF commander Heston Russell hits out at ABC after network forced to remove footage with doctored gunshot audio.

Former Special Forces Major Heston Russell has hit out over a "shocking scandal" which saw the ABC forced to remove footage containing...

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NATIONAL CHAIRMANS REPORT

Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith

Sep 306 min

The Afghan Saga of Bravery, Allegations and Betrayal | The Strategist

In 1987, fifteen years after Australia’s war in Vietnam ended, we held Welcome Home parades across the nation for our mistreated Veterans.

Chairmans’ ReportAustralian Special Air Service Association 2023 AGM

Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith

Nov 4, 202316 min

Chairmans’ ReportAustralian Special Air Service Association 2023 AGM

Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith Canberra 14th November 2023 “It is always a terrible decision, the launching of magnificent men towards...

Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith

Aug 19, 202217 min

Chairmans’ Report ASASA 2022 AGM

Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith Swanbourne 19th August 2022 “The soldier above all others prays for peace. For it is the soldier who must...

PETER FITZPATRICK AO, AM (Mil,) JP

Nov 12, 202119 min

ASASA NATIONAL CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 2021

"Challenges are what make life interesting overcoming them is what makes life meaningful" - Joshua J Marine The challenges have come...

MEDIA

Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith

Sep 306 min

The Afghan Saga of Bravery, Allegations and Betrayal | The Strategist

In 1987, fifteen years after Australia’s war in Vietnam ended, we held Welcome Home parades across the nation for our mistreated Veterans.

Media Team

Sep 171 min

ADF chief moves to strip war veterans’ medals

May 29, 2023 - 11:26PM ASASA Chairman Martin Hamilton-Smith says without a court hearing no veteran solider should have their war medals...

Media Team

Sep 171 min

7NEWS Spotlight - ABC launches investigation over ‘extra gunshots’ in video of ex-Commando Heston Russell’s November Platoon

7NEWS Spotlight’s report into the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s (ABC) misreporting of veteran Heston Russell’s time in service

Media Team

Sep 171 min

Former ADF commander Heston Russell hits out at ABC after network forced to remove footage with doctored gunshot audio.

Former Special Forces Major Heston Russell has hit out over a "shocking scandal" which saw the ABC forced to remove footage containing...

Submissions and Correspondence

The Twenty-Year Review into of the Office of the IGADF

Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith

Sep 303 min

The Twenty-Year Review into of the Office of the IGADF

General The IGADF, Secretary of the Department of Defence and Chief of the Defence Force have jointly appointed former Justice, the Hon...

Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith

Sep 103 min

ASASA Submission to the Senate Inquiry

This submission addresses critical concerns related to the experiences of Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) veterans.

Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith

Dec 20, 20232 min

The Twenty-Year Review into of the Office of the IGADF

A Submission by the Australian Special Air Services Association General The IGADF, Secretary of the Department of Defence and Chief of...

Submission from The Australian Special Air Service Association to Veterans Law Reform Pathway 2023

Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith

May 12, 20231 min

Submission from The Australian Special Air Service Association to Veterans Law Reform Pathway 2023

Veterans Law Reform Pathway 2023 General The Australian Special Air Service Association (ASASA) commends the government for its decision...

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REPORTS

Final Report Volume 1: Executive summary, recommendations and the fundamentals.

Media Team

Sep 171 min

Final Report Volume 1: Executive summary, recommendations and the fundamentals.

Final ReportVolume 1: Executive summary, recommendations and the fundamentals. Content warning – discussion of suicide and suicidality.

secretaryasasa

Sep 102 min

Recognising Their Sacrifice

The report of the inquiry into recognition for members and families of members of the Australian Defence Force who are injured, wounded or k

Media Team

May 161 min

Afghanistan Final Report_240516_081831

THE HON RICHARD MARLES MP DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER MINISTER FOR DEFENCE Dr Vivienne Thom AM Robert Cornall AO Professor Rufus Black November...

Australia’s engagement in Afghanistan:interim report

Media Team

Feb 1, 20221 min

Australia’s engagement in Afghanistan:interim report

Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee Australia’s engagement in Afghanistan: interim report

ADVoCACY NEWS & UPDATES

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Key Findings – 2023 Annual SuicideMonitoring Report

Mike Carlon

Nov 29, 20232 min

Key Findings – 2023 Annual SuicideMonitoring Report

On 21 November 2023, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) released the Serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force...

Mike Carlon

Nov 29, 20231 min

HARMONISATION

As of December 2024 Harmonisation If you have questions regarding the Harmonisation of DRCA, VEA and MRCA, DVA website information can be...

Tickets for International 2024 Anzac Day Services Now Available.

Mike Carlon

Nov 29, 20231 min

Tickets for International 2024 Anzac Day Services Now Available.

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs is pleased to announce that tickets are now available to attend the 2024 Anzac Day Dawn Services in...

News From SASR

GORDON STEVENS

Oct 21, 20232 min

The Special Air Service (SAS) Originals

Daring to Win “… I have always felt uneasy in being known as the founder of the [SAS] Regiment. …” –Sir David Stirling, June 30, 1984...

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Nov 4, 2023

SAS Stop Clumsy Thief

Perth, Australia An SAS trooper collecting toys for children was stabbed when he helped stop a suspected shoplifter in east Perth. The...

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