'A different experience': NSF finds memorable moments in friendships, life in Australia during Exercise Wallaby 2026
ROCKHAMPTON, Australia — For 21-year-old Corporal Asriel Ngoh, some of the most memorable moments of his first year of national service have taken place not during training, but while running with his bunk mates through the Australian countryside.Deployed to Queensland for Exercise Wallaby 2026, the full-time national serviceman (NSF) said the pleasant weather and scenic trails around Camp Tilpal have made running with his friends one of his favourite experiences during the exercise."There are many views right there at Iron Peak, which is a mountain that we use for our running trails," he said.Ngoh, who arrived in Australia on Sept 1, is part of the exercise's Forward Support Group, where he serves as a C4 logistics operator.C4 stands for command, control, communications and computers.His work involves preparing and issuing equipment, including radios, antennas, batteries and vehicle sets, for personnel from various units conducting outfield training and operations.