Pamela Amber to captain Army in Anzac Round Aussie rules clash against QFES
Pamela Amber will fly the flag for the army and her heritage this Sunday for the Anzac clash between the army and QFES. She reveals the impact Anzac Day has on her and her fellow servicemen and women.
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When Corporal Pamela Amber runs out to captain the South East Queensland Army football team on Sunday at People First Stadium, she knows she will be representing more than just herself and her team.
Amber will be honouring everyone who has served the country and air force, navy and army, while also acting as a trailblazer and role model for the next generation of servicemen and women.
Along with serving the country with pride, Amber takes special gratitude in honouring her culture.
When army takes on QFES in men’s and women’s games in curtain raiser and closer clashes for the Gold Coast Suns’ clash with Sydney on Sunday, the army jerseys will hold special significance to every player.
“As a Torres Strait Islander soldier in the army, it is very significant to myself and my family and my ancestors who have gone before us too,” she said.
“I think the round this weekend is very special to those who are serving and have gone before us and their families.
“To showcase it along with the brothers and sisters who are in the other serving services as well will be pretty phenomenal.”
Amber was the first member of her family to serve in the army and throughout her 10 years of services, is forever honoured and privileged to represent her family and heritage.
“As a young Torres Strait Islander female from Mabuiag Island, it is pretty special,” she said.
“I deployed overseas in 2021 to the Middle East region and that was quite challenging for not just myself but leaving my families behind,” she said.
“Them not knowing the significance or meaning of me going overseas, doing what I love for my country serving the nation.
“Being a proud Torres Strait Islander, I just think that I’m a role model for all young generations who are willing to join the defence force.”
Amber said her first deployment overseas was a major challenge, but was grateful for the opportunity.
“I had a very good time whilst being overseas and being a part of that trip was pretty amazing,” she said.
“I had made lifelong friends over there and that’s across from all services, army, navy or air force and all the other allies that were overseas as well.”
Amber revealed how special it is to represent the defence force through the sport she loves.
“It’s a very special round to us,” Amber said.
“For us to pull on that jersey will have a special meaning to play behind the rising sun and playing against the fireys would be quite special to all of us.
“It has a greater meaning to all of us, everyone has their own stories to tell and their own meaning of what Anzac Day means to them.
“So everyone will have special moments to themselves to reflect on what the Anzacs have done for us.
“To be carrying on the traditions the Anzacs have set up for us over 124 years ago for the army is special.”
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