RAA Liaison Letter – 2025 / 2026 Edition 49 Your excellent achievements are in keeping with the finest traditions of the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery and the Australian Army." BOMBARDIER CHAD GOWAN 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 consistently a high performer and have been required to undertake additional duties which you have confidently taken in your stride. You have approached these duties 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. Your excellent achievements are in keeping with the finest traditions of the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery and the Australian Army." CAPTAIN BENJAMIN KEVIN DAWES FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE WHILE POSTED TO 20 REGIMENT ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY. I commend you on your excellent achievement of consistently demonstrating a commitment to Army's values and professional excellence through your sustained and vital logistical support to a high‐tempo UAS Regiment, ensuring the timely delivery and maintenance of mission‐critical equipment across exercises and deployments. Your personal efforts in developing a tailored logistics solution and coordinating it closely with operations and technical teams, has enhanced exponentially the unit’s operational readiness and enabled the consistent delivery of real‐time intelligence. Your efforts have significantly contributed to the Army’s broader ISR capability and are in keeping with the finest traditions of the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery and the Australian Army." 8660458 LANCE BOMBARDIER BRETT JAMES HICKEY FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE WHILE POSTED TO 20 REGIMENT ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY. I commend you for your noteworthy achievement as a Lance Bombardier and Acting Detachment Commander while posted to the 132nd Battery, 20th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery from January 2025 to August 2025. You have demonstrated exceptional drive, work ethic and competence that is worthy of recognition and is demonstrably far beyond what is expected of a recently promoted Lance Bombardier. Throughout 2025 you have consistently sought out opportunities to contribute to the success of the Battery. You took command in the role of Bombardier for a period of two months both in barracks and in the field on the NORTH QUEENSLAND WARFIGHTER EXERCISE, were steadfast, consistently reliable, and have an outstanding reputation amongst your peers. You have actively chosen to sacrifice personal opportunity in order to contribute to the 132nd Battery, and you make yourself available at your own expense in order to achieve the wider mission and enable your peers. Your achievements are in keeping with the finest traditions of the Royal Australian Artillery, the Australian Army and the Australian Defence Force." GUNNER LUKE ANTHONY KAUTER FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE WHILE POSTED TO 20 REGIMENT ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY. I commend you for your noteworthy achievement as a Detachment Second In Command, at the 20th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery for the year of 2025. You have displayed unwavering commitment and dedication supporting your Troop, Battery, and the Regiment as a whole. Your tireless commitment to mentoring soldiers within your Detachment, leading training within the classroom and as an Australian Defence Force Fitness Leader, and excellent performance on several exercises have had a meaningful impact on 133rd Battery and all sub-units you have supported this year. As a member of the Agile Ground Control Station team, you have demonstrated your professionalism and expert understanding of Tactical Uncrewed Aerial Systems, providing critical testing to benefit the Regiment and the growing development and employment of the Integrator. Your professional conduct during the community engagement with Brisbane Aviation High School has had a lasting impact and will support the growth of the Regiment. Your achievements are in keeping with the finest traditions of the Royal Australian Artillery, the Australian Army and the Australian Defence Force."
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