The latest Spanner Club was held on Friday 5 September at the Gaythorne Bowls Club, bringing together over 100 serving soldiers, members, and guests for another fantastic event.
Attendees came from across a wide range of units including 1 REGT, 2 CER, 2/14 LH, 6 RAR, 7 CSR, 7 CSSB, and 8/9 RAR – to name just a few. With plenty of chicken and pizza to go around, plus several lucky door prizes of Bunnings vouchers, there was no shortage of good food and laughter.
These Spanner Clubs are a great way to connect across our Corps and the wider Army family. The Association is proud to give something back to those currently serving, as well as our members and friends.
Massive thanks to Gaythorne Bowls Club for hosting, and to our crew – Dave White, Dave Langley, Kingsley Pocock, Bruce Hermann, Brian Daley and the Exec Team for helping pull it all together.
Don't forget we've got a heap of functions and events lined up this year to support our members across the state, including the Sunshine Coast, NQ, Darling Downs, and of course our RAEME Birthday celebrations. This year, they will be held in North Queensland on Friday 28 November, Brisbane on Monday 1 December, along with the Women in RAEME Cocktail Event on Friday 28 November, and the All Ranks Luncheon on Sunday 30 November.
Army in the Community OP Saunders - Torres Strait
Above: Saunders Sqn and the Torres Strait community work together, 2025
Built on the legacy of the Torres Strait Infantry Battalion.
We couldn’t be more proud of our training team and their outstanding community partners who’ve helped deliver our project on Warraber, Poruma and Erub Islands.
Above: Saunders Sqn and the Torres Strait community work together, 2025.
The team’s strong bonds today take forward those forged by our forbearers in WW2.
Army in the Community!
Above: 2 Tp, 21 Const Sqn, Fiji Military Force Engineers Regiment and our own RAEME legends supporting the community, Poruma, Torres Strait.
Image and original information adapted courtesy of Defence
2025 Corps Port now available to order - 2nd Commando Regiment
The 2nd Commando Regiment has the pleasure of co-ordinating the 2025 RAEME Corps Port.
This year we will be offering multiple "Limited Edition" options including Whiskey, Moonshine and Gin. Only 200 bottles of each available.
We’ve secured support from NSW suppliers being Ernest Hill Wines for the Port and Gillies Bros Distillery to produce some limited edition spirits. The Gillies Bros Distillery has a rich history with RAEME as one of the owners Andrew is ex serving RAEME and his brother David is a proud supporter.RAEME Port is 750ml and all spirits are 700ml bottles.
Bottle prices are as follows:
- Port-$40
- Whiskey-$80
- Moonshine-$80
- Gin-$90
- “SF” Support Package - $200 (c/w 2 CDO RAEME challenge coin)
The SF Support package includes:
- RAEME Port
- Three grain moonshine. Corn, Barley and Rye. Great mixer for anything or chaser after a nice beer
- Three grain Whiskey with locally sourced honey infused in it. Great over ice after a nice meal
- Custom single print exclusive RAEME / 2 CDO REGT Challenge Coin
The limited edition spirits and “SF” Support packages are flying off the shelf so members better get in quick before they run out!
Note: All bottles will come with custom 2 CDO REGT/RAEME labels. We also plan to have each limited edition bottle numbered (001-200) for some added exclusivity.
Select your Regional Rep where you want your bottle/s delivered. This price includes delivery to your nominated Regional Rep.
Bulk deliveries to garrison cities are encouraged. Delivery is expected early-mid November. Right on time for RAEME birthday and easy Christmas presents for family and friends!
To have the 2025 RAEME Port/Liquor delivered to a Private address:
Select 'Private Address' and notify event organiser via email, screenshot a copy of your order. Postage to private addresses will incur an extra fee dependent on location.
Contact Chad, Hanre or Josh via email to:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. The link below will take you to the booking site.
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1465636
Editor's Note: Collection for RAQ Members in Brisbane
For any Brisbane based RAQ Members who would like to save on postage, bottles can be collected at the last Monthly Meeting for 2025, which will be on Wednesday 3 December 2025.
- When ordering. Add 'Brisbane QLD' in the RAEME Regional Representative Location field
- Select 'No' for postage
- Add 'RAQ MAJ Steve Howells
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ' in the Unit and Contact Number Field. Recommend emailing him your order details for reference.Please note: If you select this option, bottles MUST be collected at the RAQ Monthly Meeting in December.
1CSSB News - Darwin
Above: CFN Jake Marlow 1 CSSB
This is our first of many articles highlighting our 1CSSB Soldier Hero of the Week. It goes to CFN Jake Marlow, the right tool for the job!
Jake marched into 1 CSSB in 2025 and has participated in several exercises including Talisman Sabre 2025. In his spare time, Jake runs his own vehicle tuning business and enjoys sky diving!
Image and original information adapted courtesy of Defence
ALTC news - Wodonga
Any chance for healthy rivalry between Wings is welcomed at the Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering - even if it means dressing up for the occasion!
As such, the ASEME Drill Competition began with dress inspections by the Artificer Sergeant Majors. Minor issues identified resulted in Armament and Construction Wing leading by less than 10 points.Next, the drill assessment (the main event), spectated by the entire Unit - each mistake marked by the sighs of the Wing on parade and cheers of others. Meanwhile, ASEME, Army School of Ordnance and Army School of Transport RSM’s judged with precision and impartiality..:
In the end, the Trophy Shield was awarded to EESW, a ceremonial pace stick presented to the Sergeant on parade, ACW and Vehicle Technology Wing in second and third places.
Congratulations to ASEME for such a fine display of our young soldiers, sailors and aviators!Events like these are part of the #LandDomainTrainingSystem and the Army Profession. Training Establishments like ASEME prepare the most important aspect of the Warfighting capability, the human dimension.
Image and original information adapted courtesy of Defence
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