Mongrels

Lest We Forget

Congratulations to Mongrels teammate “CT” who spent the past month on EX PITCH BLACK. We are proud to have team members who come from a variety of working backgrounds including current and former ADF, Australian Defence and International Security Contractors, Emergency Services and Cadet staff.

ENDEX. | Pitch Black 2026 The final sortie is complete.Thank you to every nation, the person...

Today we patched a new player into Mongrels at the awesome bushball event hosted by Bushballers Sydney. Congratulations and welcome to our newest player “BW”. We also wanted to extend our thanks to John Oldman for hosting the day and all of the players who played today.

Today, 9th June marks the 20th anniversary of Operation Nile in Afghanistan where a joint JTF-2, 4RAR and 5th Avn mission alongside Afghan partner forces to capture a medium level Taliban commander turned into a huge running battle. This link (45mins) gives an excellent account of Op Nile.

Operation Nile: the impossible raid on a Taliban stronghold Made possible by our members—this is what keeps the channel indepen...

Happy 75th Birthday to all the Royal Australian Navy Clearance Divers that those in the Army affectionately call Squids aka Bubbleheads. Congratulations on all you do and have done in service to the nation. “United and Undaunted”!

Today we commemorate 75 years of the Royal Australian Navy Clearance Diving Branch — a proud legacy of courage, professionalism and service. Since its formation in 1951, generations of Clearance Divers have operated in some of the most demanding and dangerous environments imaginable, earning a reputation as one of Australia’s most capable and respected military communities.

From the rivers and waterways of Vietnam, to mine countermeasure operations during the Gulf War, East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan to countless maritime security, counter-terrorism and humanitarian operations at sea, Clearance Divers have consistently answered the nation’s call. Their work has often been conducted out of the spotlight, requiring exceptional skill, resilience and teamwork in the face of significant risk.

As we mark this milestone anniversary, we honour those who have served before us, remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and acknowledge the families who have stood beside them. To all past and present Clearance Divers, thank you for 75 years of unwavering service to Australia.

We have had just over 1,400 CD’s qualify in 75 years. Each and everyone earned the title Royal Australian Navy Clearance Diver.

United and Undaunted






Royal Australian Navy

Every year on National Military Working Dogs Day we can’t forget to make a post in support of our four-legged mates. We are called Mongrels after all! To all the MWDs, CADs, EDDs and all dogs supporting our troops we wish you endless Kongs, playtimes and full bowls! Respect to all past and present handlers who never get enough recognition.

Here at Mongrels, We love supporting a good cause and It's A Hard Choc Life is one of the best! Identifying the gaps that exist in supporting ADF Reservists with the impacts of their service and the flaws in the DVA system. Hard Choc Life raises awareness and provides support for those “Part Time Professionals” that need it. You can support the cause via their website:
https://www.itsahardchoclife.com or follow them on Facebook and Instagram @
its_a_hard_choc_life