Norman Daymirringu
“I learnt that to become a wise man, you need to acknowledge that you start off as a young and stupid man. Only then can you learn how to push yourself and be a leader in the Army and a leader in your community.” – Norman Daymirringu Norman Daymirringu YolnguSergeantNORFORCERegional Force Surveillance GroupAustralian Army Medals […]…
Mali Djarrbal
“Our people are getting sick from not being on country, living in towns away from their country. We must go back to our country because our country is crying. Our country needs us and we need our country – we protect each other.” – Mali Djarrbal Mali Djarrbal Djinpa clanPrivateNORFORCERegional Force Surveillance GroupAustralian Army Medals […]…
Cuong Phu Vu Pham
“Empathy is the pathway to peace” – Cuong Phu Vu Pham Cuong Phu Vu Pham PrivateArnhem SquadronNORFORCERegional Force Surveillance GroupAustralian Army…
Vinnie Rami
“We patrol to protect our country – land and sea.” – Vinnie Rami Vinnie Rami NunggumajbarrCorporalArnhem SquadronNORFORCERegional Force Surveillance GroupAustralian Army Medals Operational Service Medal – Border ProtectionAustralian Defence Medal “I grew up in Numbulwar, which is located at the mouth of Rose River on the western coast of the Gulf of Carpentaria. My father […]…
Cheryl Durrurrnga
“I understand your culture, so you should learn about mine.” – Cheryl Durrurrnga Cheryl Durrurrnga LiyagalawumirrPrivateArnhem SquadronNORFORCERegional Force Surveillance GroupAustralian Army “When I was still at school I saw the Norforce guys in their uniforms and knew that this is what I wanted to do. I have eight siblings and my big brother was in […]…
Miklos Vajk Kocsis
“Follow your dreams as there is no such thing as barriers.” – Miklos Vajk Kocsis Miklos Vajk Kocsis NgukurrPrivateArnhem SquadronNORFORCERegional Force Surveillance GroupAustralian Army “Born in Darwin, I grew up in Ngukurr and enlisted back in 2007 at 19. I have family members who joined, including an uncle. But I knew I wanted to join […]…
Yalanba Wanambi
“Mutual Respect – that is what is needed.” – Yalanba Wanambi Yalanba Wanambi Yirrkala/MakululLocal Observer ElementNORFORCERegional Force Surveillance GroupAustralian Army “I am a Local Observer Element (LOE) for NORFORCE. LOEs are not patrolmen or soldiers, and we don’t undergo the same soldier training. Our function is to provide cultural liaison or subject matter expertise in […]…
Alisha Gurruwiwi
“Life is all about experiencing new things. You don’t want to look back and regret.” – Alisha Gurruwiwi Alisha Gurruwiwi Alisha GurruwiwiGalpuPrivateArnhem SquadronNORFORCERegional Force Surveillance Group Australian Army “I am 23 years old and come from Elcho Island which is known to its traditional owners as Galiwinku. It is an island off the coast of […]…
Gene Daniels
“RESPECT COMES FIRST” – Gene Daniels Gene Daniels MambuliPrivateArnhem SquadronNORFORCERegional Force Surveillance GroupAustralian Army “I enlisted back in 2009, as I had family members already serving. I saw all the ads by Defence on television and knew that the really long hair I had would have to be cut off once I joined. I enlisted […]…
Carl Murkun
“Use your initiative and be your own encouragement. Believe in yourself.” – Carl Murkun Carl Murkun DjambarruynuCorporalArnhem SquadronNORFORCERegional Force Surveillance GroupAustralian Army Medals Australian Operational Service Medal – Border ProtectionSoldiers Medallion for Exemplary Service “I enlisted in 2020 when I was 30 years old. At 16, when I was at school I was really eager […]…