22nd Engineer Regiment (22 ER) commences 2023.

On the weekend of 03rd March – 05th March 2023 22 ER commenced their training year with a deployment to HMAS CERBERUS where the annual mandatory training was undertaken.

In addition to the serious side of the training and preparing for the year the CO (LTCOL Scott D’Rozario) took the opportunity of having a BBQ tea on Saturday night and also make some presentations and promotions.

Whilst the Association was not in attendance from all accounts the weekend was very successful with a good turn up and a positive outcome from the BFA and weapons activities which puts the Regiment on a good footing for 2023.

The Association wants to further enhance its ties with the Regiment and to acknowledge and congratulate the awards and promotions involved.

LTCOL Scott D’Rozario

Was awarded his First Clasp to his Defence Long Service Medal by Commander 4th Brigade, Brigadier Michelle Campbell on 4 March 2023.

CAPT John Alekoz

Was awarded the Australian Defence Force Bronze Level Commendation for his tireless and noteworthy performance in carrying out his operational role in the Joint Task Group 629.2, during the extreme weather event in Victoria in 2021.

PTE Kate Moyle

After a recent Corps transfer to the RAE Kate Moyle was promoted to Lance Corporal.

LCPL James Kelleher.

James Kelleher was promoted to Corporal.

CAPT Noel Tipton

Has already been recognised with a separate post on his outstanding achievements to Defence and Service to his country but he is certainly worth another acknowledgement here.

Awarded the first and second Federation Star to the Defence Long Service Medal (and Sixth Clasp) by Commander 4th Brigade, Brigadier Michelle Campbell, to signify 45 years’ service and he was also presented a gift (sword) from the Officers and Soldiers of the 22nd Engineer Regiment.

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