In the lead up to Remembrance Day, Australia Post is honouring the contribution made by our defence forces over the last century with a new stamp issue.
Australia Post Managing Director & Group CEO, Ahmed Fahour, said this year commemorates the centenary of World War I and this stamp issue remembers the contribution made by the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
“We hope that these stamps serve as a symbol of our appreciation to those who have served and continue to serve our nation,” Mr Fahour said.
Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin, AC said, “We are honoured that Australia Post is paying tribute to the men and women of the Australian Defence Force in this way.”
Air Chief Marshal Binskin explained that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) comprises the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), the Australian Army and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The three services operated more or less independently until an integrated command structure was established with the formation of the Australian Defence Force on 9 February 1976.