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Australia's Federation Guard is the Australian Defence Force's official tri-service ceremonial unit.
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16/10/2026

On Sunday the 11 October 2026, a National Commemorative Service was held in Canberra to mark the 25th anniversary of Australian service in Afghanistan (2001-2021).

The date commemorated the establishment of Operation Slipper on 11 October 2001, marking the beginning of the Australian Defence Force’s contribution to military operations in Afghanistan.

Australia’s Federation Guard was honoured to be there and conducted a Catafalque Party as part of the commemorative service, paying tribute to all those who served and remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

📸: CPL Elise Hardman

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15/10/2026

A Last Post Ceremony was conducted at the Australian War Memorial, we commemorate Vietnam Veterans’ Day and remember Private Richard Alfred Aldersea who served Australia in the Vietnam War.

To learn more about Private Richard Alfred Aldersea, please visit:

https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/R1715743

📸: CPL Elise Hardman

12/10/2026

A commemoration ceremony marking the Battle for Australia was held at the Australian Servicemen's Memorial at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.

Australia's Federation Guard was honoured to support the ceremony, providing a Banner Party to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of those who defended Australia during the Second World War.

📸: AB Tanut Sangsomboon

08/10/2026

A Last Post Ceremony was conducted at the Australian War Memorial, we remember Able Seaman David Alexander Gaff who served Australia in the First World War.

To learn more about Able Seaman David Alexander Gaff, please visit:

https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/R1714121

📸: CPL Elise Hardman & AB Jesse Fewings

03/10/2026

A Last Post Ceremony was conducted at the Australian War Memorial, we commemorate the 81st Anniversary of Victory in the Pacific, and remember Private Harry Blanch Weiss who served Australia in the Second World War.

To learn more about Private Harry Blanch Weiss, please visit:

https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/R1695741

📸: LACW Chantelle Bradford

30/09/2026

A Last Post Ceremony was conducted at the Australian War Memorial, we remember Stoker 2nd Class James Edward Sandry who served Australia in the Second World War.

To learn more about Stoker 2nd Class James Edward Sandry, please visit:

https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/R1674475

📸: AB James Inglis

27/09/2026

Australia's Federation Guard was honoured to support the National Servicemen of Australia Commemorative Ceremony, providing a Catafalque Party to recognise and honour those who served our nation.

Between 1951 and 1972, more than 287,000 young Australian men were called up for compulsory military training across the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force.

The ceremony paid tribute to their service, sacrifice and contribution to Australia.

📸: CPL Elise Hardman

26/09/2026

A Last Post Ceremony was conducted at the Australian War Memorial, commemorating the 110th Anniversary of the Battle of Fromelles and remember Private Edgar Briton Penaluna who served Australia in the First World War.

To learn more about Private Edgar Briton Penaluna, please visit:

https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/R1656383

📸: CPL Alannah Muir

22/09/2026

A Last Post Ceremony was conducted at the Australian War Memorial, commemorating Flying Officer Leonard Graham Fuller who served Australia in the Second World War.

📸: AB Rachel Brandt

20/09/2026

Australia's Federation Guard welcomed the Chief of Naval Staff of India, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, with a Half Guard at Blamey Square in Canberra.

📸: AB James Inglis

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