Above: L-R Guest speaker LTCOL Krystal Wright conducting maintenance on an MRH-90 Taipan at RAAF Base Townsville, Queensland. 2022. Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, AO, DSC, acknowledges Lieutenant Colonel Krystal Wright (right) and Ms Kayla Scott at the closing speech during the Chief of Army Symposium 2023 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, Western Australia 2022.

We are excited to invite all serving members, veterans, and guests interested in the RAEME Corps to our upcoming FREE EVENT! This is a perfect opportunity to network, learn, and experience firsthand what the Corps has to offer.

We can confirm a great line up of guest speakers including LTCOL Crystal Wright, Director of Land Engagements and Communications within Army Headquarters.

Event Details:

• Date: Friday, 29 November 2024
• Time: 0630hrs for 0700hrs - 0900hrs
• Location: 7CSSB - Gallipoli Barracks, Jackson Road, Enoggera
• Catering: Tea/Coffee & Light Breakfast
• Dress: Dress of the day / Business Casual

All attendees are asked to arrive at the security gate at the Lloyd Street entry to Gallipoli Barracks no later than 0630hrs on the day. Don’t forget to bring valid photo ID!

We look forward to welcoming you to this fantastic opportunity for professional development and networking within the Corps.

Wantok Warrior comes to a close for 2024 - PNG

Above: Exercise Wantok Warrior, the annual warfighting exercise between the Australian Army and PNGDF, has concluded for another year.

Exercise Wantok Warrior is part of Olgeta Warrior and has been held annually since 2009 to build shared understanding, professionalism, leadership, discipline and military capability, has concluded for another year.

Above: Craftsman Bailey McKenzie from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment repairing rusted components on a PNGDF Land Cruiser during Exercise Wantok Warrior 24 at Wewak, Papua New Guinea.

Exercises like Ex Wantok Warrior help soldiers build their relationships as they work closely together to develop their skills and abilities. By working and training side by side, and are able to develop a greater awareness of each other’s strengths and capabilities, and streamline our cooperation.

Above: Craftsmen from the 3rd Brigade and Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) Recovery Mechanics from 2nd Royal Pacific Islands Regiment repair vehicles at PNGDF Wewak Workshop during Exercise Wantok Warrior 24 at Wewak, Papua New Guinea.

The Australian and PNG participants practiced a range of skills together, including a simulated raid to secure the Wewak Port, and roleplaying as injured casualties and enemy combatants. This helps to provide an immersive experience for the troops taking part in the exercise, so they can practice their reactions, and build their knowledge and ability to work together.

Above:CFN Jayden Hartshorn from the 2 CAV REGT and Recovery Mechanic Corporal Eyane Asiah from the 2nd Royal Pacific Islands Regiment work on an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) during Exercise Wantok Warrior 24 at Wewak, Papua New Guinea.

Ex Wantok Warrior wrapped up with an Open Day for the local Wewak community, where they had the chance to get up close to some of the vehicles, boats, and other equipment used during the activity

Editor's note: How good to see a sneaky Tri-colour. Well done!

Images courtesy of Defence and informaiton courtesy of Australian High Commission Papua New Guinea.

We need your help - RAEME Craftsman magazine articles required

Well, it’s that time of year again where I’m putting the call out for articles for the 2024 RAEME Craftsman. 

If you would like to submit something for publication, the articles need to be Word Docs (preferably without formatting such as double columns, links to footnotes, etc); as these complicate the compilation of the final magazine. The docs can have photos in them, but I also need the photos supplied separately and labelled as they are to appear the document e.g. Pic 1 – team Army etc. 

The deadline for articles will be NLT 14 Dec 24 to allow for the RAEME Birthday articles and photos. Although, I would really appreciate it if we could get articles before that, so I can start working through them. Articles can be submitted to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Regards