Zero 79 Foundation

06/10/2026

DEAD RECKONING RUM

The Zero79 Foundation is proud to stand alongside La Rumbla Imports to release a Dead Reckoning Rum in honour of LCPL Mason Edwards who died in service on the 20 October 2009.

As a son, a mate and a warrior, Mason left an impact on everyone fortunate enough to know him.

This collaboration is more than just a bottle of rum. It’s about remembering Mason, honouring his service, celebrating his life and keeping his memory alive.

Through this release, we raise a glass to Mason and to the mateship, courage and spirit that defined him.

Remember him. Honour him. Tell his story.

Order online now via https://www.larumblaimports.com.au/product-page/lance-corporal-mason-edwards-zero-79-foundation-comparative-rum

Lest we Forget. 🇦🇺

16/09/2026

Explore the next frontier in veteran brain health.

24 Months On brings together leading clinicians, researchers and advocates to examine emerging and breakthrough approaches for TBI and PTSD, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, psychedelic-assisted therapy, endocannabinoid-based care, advanced brain-injury assessment, nutrition and integrated recovery strategies.

The focus is on what the latest evidence is showing, and how these innovations could reshape veteran treatment and recovery.

Scan the QR Code to register, Wednesday 7 October 2026, Charles Sturt University, Canberra Campus.

14/09/2026

10 DAYS. 16 TREKKERS. ONE INCREDIBLE PNG CREW. ONE TEAM. 🇦🇺🇵🇬

Our Zero79 Foundation Kokoda Spirit Trek was about far more than walking the Kokoda Track.

For 10 days, 16 of us and our incredible PNG crew travelled through one of the most significant places in Australian military history, learning stories of courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice.

But remembrance didn’t stop when the walking did.

Each night around the campfire, we shared the stories of Australian Commandos we have lost — those killed in Afghanistan, training, and those who lost their lives as a result of their service. We remembered who they were, the mates they left behind and the families who carry their legacy.

Having former members of the 2nd Commando Regiment with us made the journey even more special. We reconnected, shared the experience and honoured their fallen mates by keeping their stories alive.

At Isurava, we stood where Private Bruce Kingsbury VC displayed extraordinary courage and read Cameron Baird VC MG’s Victoria Cross citation.

Two Victoria Cross recipients. Two generations. Two battlefields. The same extraordinary courage and sacrifice. 💙

Along the way, we raised funds to support current and former serving Australian Commandos and their families.

And somewhere across those mountains, 16 Australians and our PNG crew became one family. We struggled, laughed and remembered together — and when someone was hurting, someone else picked them up.

Everyone who started together finished together.

We walked Kokoda to remember those who came before us, tell the stories of our fallen, and support the mates and families who remain.

Their stories live on when we continue to tell them.

Lest We Forget. 🇦🇺🇵🇬

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30/08/2026

Today we remember two exceptional Australian warriors - LCPL Mervyn McDonald and PTE Nathanael Galagher.

On 30 August 2012, Merv and Nate, members of the elite Alpha Commando Company, 2nd Commando Regiment, made the ultimate sacrifice while serving Australia during operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

They served with courage, humility and unwavering commitment, answering the call to serve and living the 2CDO REGT motto “Without Warning.”

Today is a reminder that behind every uniform is a son, a brother, a mate, a leader and a person deeply loved. Their loss continues to be felt by their families, friends and fellow Commandos, who carry their memory and honour their lives.

Today, we remember them with gratitude, respect and heartfelt love for all those who continue to carry their loss.

Rest easy.

Lest We Forget. 🇦🇺

26/08/2026

Today we pause to remember and honour the life and service of WO2 Michael Craig CSM, 2 Commando Regiment.

Michael was a respected Commando who lost his battle with brain cancer on the 26 August 2017.

In honouring his legacy, the Zero79 Foundation is proud to have had Michael’s wife Caroline, son James and brother-in-law Wes attend the Na Koa Regatta in Hawaii this month.

Lest we Forget

17/08/2026

Congratulations Peita de Boer and Matt! A big thank you also to Manteena and Zeroed for your continued support of the Zero79 Foundation and our community.

A journey to remember. An achievement to be proud of.

After 10 demanding days, Manteena Director Peita de Boer and her son have officially completed the Kokoda Trek, an incredible achievement that called for resilience, determination and the willingness to keep moving forward when things got tough.

For those who know and work alongside Peita, this achievement will come as no surprise. The commitment, perseverance and strength she brought to the Kokoda Trek are the same qualities she brings to Manteena every day: leading with determination, supporting those around her and seeing challenges through.

The journey also carries special meaning through Manteena and Zeroed's support of the Zero 79 Foundation and the important work they do with veterans and families of the fallen.

Congratulations Peita and Matt on an achievement you’ll carry with you for a lifetime. Welcome home, you guys did it! 👏

16/07/2026

On this day, 16 July 2014, we remember SGT Gary Francis of the 2nd Commando Regiment, who tragically lost his life during a training exercise on Mount Cook in New Zealand.

Aged 44, Gary, a former Royal Marine, was leading a group of Commandos on a two-week Mountain and Cold Weather Operations exercise when he fell 40 metres into a crevasse on the Grant Plateau.

Today, we honour Gary’s life, his dedication to service, and the sacrifice he made. His legacy endures through his family, his mates, and the many people whose lives he touched.

We stand alongside Gary’s family and the Commando community as they continue to honour his memory.

Lest We Forget.

15/07/2026

Today, we pause to remember the life and service of SGT Ian Turner, who died by su***de on 15 July 2017 after living with the invisible wounds of combat-related PTSD.

Turns was a highly capable, experienced and deeply respected Special Forces Operator within the 2nd Commando Regiment, serving on deployments to both Afghanistan and Iraq.

His courage and commitment in service left a lasting impact on those who served alongside him.

His passing is a powerful reminder that the effects of service do not end when the uniform comes off. Many Special Forces Operators and veterans continue to carry the unseen burden of their experiences long after their military service has ended.

Today, we honour Ian’s life, his service and his sacrifice. His legacy lives on through his family, his mates and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

We stand with Ian’s family and the Commando community as they continue to carry his memory.

Lest We Forget.

04/07/2026

Today we pause to remember and honour the life and service of SGT Todd Langley.

SGT Langley was an exemplary Commando, warrior and leader and when KIA on the 4 July 2011 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, he was doing what he always did - leading from the front, bringing out the best in others, never taking a backward step.

Universally respected as a soldier’s soldier, it was Todd’s role as a husband, father, son, and brother that defined him just as strongly.

He reminds us what service really means and what kind of person chooses to bear its weight quietly, completely, and with love.

Lest we Forget

01/07/2026

Today we pause to remember and honour the life and service of LCPL Todd Chidgey.

Todd died in a non-combat related incident in Afghanistan on 1 July 2014.

Described by his fellow warriors of the 2nd Commando Regiment as “a brilliant bloke to know and work with who was loyal to the core and would do anything for his mates”.

Todd’s legacy lives on in the hearts of all who knew him.

We honour him and stand with his family and the Commando community who continue to feel his absence.

Lest we Forget.