8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery

25/04/2026

As today comes to a close, we reflect and commemorate the sacrifice of those who served before us, those who paid the ultimate sacrifice, and those who currently serve, both on our shores and overseas, during peace and in war.

We honour every single serviceman and woman who volunteered or was conscripted to defend our freedoms and we seek to continue their legacy into the future.

We thank the friends and family who have continually stood by and supported our people.

Thank you to all those who came to the Parade in Darwin City to show support, and thank you to all who attended dawn services around the NT and the country this morning.

Lest We Forget

24/04/2026

21/04/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the news that retired LTCOL Mark Schafer passed away Monday morning at Wesley Hospital after his battle with pancreatic cancer. Mark was an IG, a BC of A Fd Bty, and the CO of 8/12 among many other achievements.

He was a charismatic person who was professional and intelligent, with a wonderful sense of humour and will be missed greatly. He is survived by his wife, Louise, and three children, Emma, Adele and Nicholas.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time and wish them all the best.

16/04/2026

Last month 25 members of 8/12 set out to raise money for March On, supporting veterans mental health and su***de prevention.

These members raised $23,780, more than $15,000 over their original goal and 4th in the most funds raised in Australia by a group.

The Regiment also supported the RAAF to Robbo event as part of the March On challenge, with people walking, running and pack marching 15kms.

Well done to all that participated and thank you to all that donated.

Ubique

23/03/2026

Over the past week 8/12 REGT’s CSS BTY conducted Ex Thunder Crawl.

The first half of the week consisted of document checks, individual readiness checks, AIRN, and the obstacle course.

CSS BTY then deployed the Forward Logistic Team (FLT) in order to provide distribution points (DP), delivering replenishment to forward deployed forces.

CSS BTY, mission ready and mission focused.

10/03/2026

This month, people across Australia including a team from 8/12 REGT are walking, running and swimming a minimum of 96 kms, symbolising the distance of the Kokoda Track, in order to raise money for veterans’ mental health.

As of today, the team has raised nearly $20,000 and is currently ranked 2nd in Australia. Please see the link below to help support the team and this cause.

To those who are struggling with mental health, below are links to services. Seek support and reach out, you are not alone.

Open Arms - 24/7 support for Veterans, ADF members and families
1800 011 046

All Hours Support Line - 24/7 support for ADF members and their Families
1800 628 036

Safe Zone Support - 24/7 anonymous support for all pers
1800 142 072

Beyond Blue - 24/7 confidential crisis and su***de prevention and support for all pers
1300 22 4636

Defence Family Helpline - For families and veterans
1800 624 608

We are marching on to help prevent veteran su***de and save lives.

22/02/2026

13/02/2026

UBIQUE

30/01/2026

On the morning of the 27th of January 2026, John Eric (JOCK) Jenvey MBE passed away at the youthful age of 90 years.

Jock had a distinguished career in the RAA spanning 30 years, including operational service as Battery Commander of 108th Field Battery, 4th Field Regiment in Vietnam from June 1967 until May 1968. He later served as the first Commanding Officer of the then newly amalgamated 8th /12th Medium Regiment in 1973/75. Jock was also a Life Member of the RAA Association of Queensland.

We thank Jock for his incredible service and send condolences to his family, and best wishes to his friends and those who were impacted by his service and legacy.


Photo: Vietnam 1967. The then Commander of 108th Artillery Battery, 235101 Major Jock Jenvey of Sherwood, Qld (right), preparing to send a message to the artillery Fire Support Base during Operation Santa Fe.