Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings spoke with RSL Queensland Vice President Aaron Hassell about the profound significance of Vietnam Veterans Day on August 18, commemorating the brutal 1966 Battle of Long Tan, where 108 Australians held off over 2,500 enemy combatants.

The segment details the historic mistreatment of returning troops, the silent battle with PTSD, and how past mistakes reshaped Australia's support for modern service members across more than 70 statewide commemorative events.