09/05/2026
On behalf of the Commanding Officer, Cassandra Lees, and Regimental Sergeant Major, WO1 Racheal Sheppard, both whom are mothers, Happy Mother’s Day. RSM Sheppard, our thoughts are with you and your family whilst you are deployed.
A special mention for all the OCDTs, instructors and staff currently deployed on Modules 2 and 4, some themselves mothers and grandmothers, who are unable to contact their mother, sister, wife, significant female in their life - thank you for your ongoing support and love.
To the mums currently serving and deployed away from their families, we recognise the sacrifices you continue to make in service to our nation.
To the mothers at home holding families together during deployments and absences, your strength, resilience and unwavering support never go unnoticed.
To the mums who have served and returned after years of sacrifice and time away from loved ones, thank you for your dedication, commitment and service.
We also pause to remember the mothers we hold dearly in our hearts today.
Your strength, sacrifice and love make a lasting difference every single day.
8th Brigade - Training - Australian Army
Forces Command - Australian Army
2nd Division - Australian Army
Queensland University Regiment
Western Australian University Regiment
Melbourne University Regiment - Australian Army
Adelaide Universities Regiment - Australian Army