RAA Liaison Letter – 2025 / 2026 Edition 48 GUNNER CP KATSAMANGOS IN RECOGNITION OF HIS EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE AND DEVOTION TO DUTY AS A FORWARD OBSERVER FOR THE 107TH BATTERY, 4TH REGIMENT, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY DURING 2025. Gunner Katsamangos demonstrated outstanding technical expertise, adaptability, and initiative in both preparatory and operational phases of major exercises, including BROLGA RUN 2025 and TALISMAN SABRE 2025. His contributions in fires planning, communications, and training support significantly enhanced the readiness and capability of multiple combat elements, including the 3rd and 2nd Royal Australian Regiments, the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, and Joint Fires Teams across the Regiment. Operating in complex and unfamiliar environments, he consistently exceeded expectations, integrating advanced digital fire control systems, delivering innovative training solutions, and ensuring seamless coordination of joint fires. His efforts directly improved operational effectiveness and combat performance across the Battle Group, earning praise from commanders and peers alike. Gunner Katsamangos’ professionalism, technical mastery, and unwavering commitment to excellence exemplify the highest standards of the Royal Australian Artillery. His performance throughout 2025 reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the Australian Army." SERGEANT DANNY CAMPBELL FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE WHILE POSTED TO 1ST REGIMENT ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY. Your exemplary service has been fundamental in the success of 1st Regiment Royal Australian Artillery in 2025. You are a professional and conscientious soldier whose efforts and achievements have directly contributed to the success of both the unit and to 7th Brigade while demonstrating values and character that others should aspire to. Your outstanding technical proficiency, initiative, and work ethic in planning and executing Regimental communications have directly enabled the success of unit across multiple hightempo activities, including 7th Brigade’s Exercise DIAMOND STRIKE Warfighter and the ADF’s premier exercise, Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 25. You mentor junior soldiers and junior non-commissioned officers to a very high standard and uphold the traditions of a senior non-commissioned officer consistently. You consistently demonstrate excellence and a technical acumen above your peers and your achievements are in keeping with the finest traditions of the Australian Army and the Australian Defence Force. " GUNNER ZACHARY DE MARCO FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE WHILE POSTED TO 1ST REGIMENT ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY. Your exemplary service has been fundamental in the success of ‘A’ Battery in 2025. You are a professional and conscientious soldier whose efforts and achievements have directly contributed to the success of both the unit and the supported manoeuvre unit, while demonstrating values and character that others should aspire to. Your outstanding technical and trade proficiency, social mastery and display of Australian Defence Force values have directly enabled the success of unit across multiple high-tempo activities, including 7th Brigade’s Exercise DIAMOND STRIKE Warfighter and the ADF’s premier exercise, Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 25. You have built highly effective relationships amongst your peers within ‘A’ Battery and the supported manoeuvre arms at 2/14th Light Horse Regiment (QMI), which have resulted in efficient and effective combined arms teaming. You consistently demonstrate a technical acumen above your peers and you are performing above your expected rank and experience. Your achievements are in keeping with the finest traditions of the Australian Army and the Australian Defence Force. " GUNNER ZAIDEN GOONG FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE WHILE POSTED TO 1ST REGIMENT ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY. I commend you on your excellent achievement of consistently demonstrating a commitment to Army's values and professional excellence. The passion and enthusiasm you display towards your duty is of the highest standard and serves as an example to those around you. You are a consistent high performer and have represented your unit and corp during international competition to the highest standard. You have approached these tasks with professionalism, vigour and an excellent attitude, performing all tasks to an excellent standard. During your committed and devoted duty to the 1st Regiment, you have displayed outstanding intellect, professionalism, teamwork and professional and personal mastery.
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