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Australian citizens board a RAAF C-17A flight home at Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, following the Vanuatu earthquake. Photos by Corporal Adam Abela.

ADF supports Vanuatu earthquake response

20/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 739 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, C-17A Globemaster III, Vanuatu

RAAF Globemaster III and C-130J Hercules aircraft have returned 284 Australian citizens and approved foreign nationals from Vanuatu in the

Major Gerard Hinchliffe, of 1st Intelligence Battalion, gives Commander 6th Brigade, Brigadier Deane Limmer, a tour of the Level 2 material exploitation facility at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera. Story by Major John Yialeloglou. Photos by Lance Corporal Luke Donegan.

Australian Army News Science & Technology

Specialised facility counters IED threats

20/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 571 Views 0 Comments 1st Intelligence Battalion, 6th Brigade, DSTG, Gallipoli Barracks, improvised explosive device (IED), level two counter-IED weapons technical intelligence (L2 WTI)

Gallipoli Barracks was recently the scene for an inspection of one of the ADFs new level two counter-IED weapons technical

ADF personnel deployed on Operation Manitou, at Naval Support Activity in Bahrain. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers. Photo by Lance Corporal Andrew Shaw.

Australian Army News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Australia takes leading role in Middle East maritime security

20/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 758 Views 2 Comments Combined Task Force 153 (CTF 153), Operation Hydranth, Operation Manitou

As Houthi attacks on shipping intensified in the Red Sea, Australia stepped up its commitment to maritime security, assuming command

Number 277 Phase 2 ADF Intermediate Pilots’ Course members assemble on the flight line with a Pilatus PC-21 aircraft at RAAF Base Pearce, WA, ahead of their graduation. Story by Stephanie Hallen. Photos by Chris Kershaw.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Flying times ahead for graduates

20/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 710 Views 0 Comments 2FTS, ADF Pilot's Course, PC-21, RAAF Pearce

As the temperatures soared in the west, so did the spirits of 15 student pilots from 277 Phase 2 ADF

Professor Hugh Heggie and Rear Admiral Christopher Smith, with the commanding officers and the youngest sailors of HMA Ships Cape Pillar, Cape Naturaliste, Cape Woolamai and Cape Capricorn at HMAS Coonawarra. Story by Lieutenant Commander Gary McHugh. Photo by Able Seaman Connor Morrison.

News Royal Australian Navy Videos

Four new patrol boats commissioned

20/12/202421/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 902 Views 1 Comment Evolved Cape-class patrol boat (ECCPB), HMAS Cape Capricorn, HMAS Cape Naturaliste, HMAS Cape Pillar, HMAS Cape Woolamai, HMAS Coonawarra, Operation Resolute

Four Evolved Cape-class patrol boats were recently commissioned in a ceremony at their home port of HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin,

Able Seaman Musician Ritnarong Coomber performs during a Christmas show in Sydney. Photo by Kate Williams Photography.

ADF People

Christmas performance hard to beat

20/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 154 Views 0 Comments Navy Band

Able Seaman Ritnarong Coomber, a drummer with the Royal Australian Navy Band in Sydney, has participated in a special Christmas

A member from the Republic of Korea Air Force, centre, helps Australian Army air dispatchers Corporal Ryan Cheevers and Private Kurt Matthews prepare a 'bundle' for Operation Christmas Drop 24. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Maddison Scott.

Australian Army News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Air dispatchers pack Christmas spirit

20/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 271 Views 0 Comments Andersen AFB, Army No. 176 Air Dispatch Squadron, No. 37 Squadron, Operation Christmas Drop, Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF), US Air Force

A specialist team from Army’s 176 Air Dispatch Squadron has helped bring Christmas cheer to isolated Pacific islands as part

Able Seaman Alexandra Manthey, second from left, holds a UK flag during a ceremony in Busan, South Korea. Story by Lieutenant Commander Brendan Trembath. Photo by Yun, In Kyeong.

ADF People Overseas Royal Australian Navy

Proud to represent Australia in Korea

20/12/202421/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 328 Views 0 Comments South Korea, United Nations Command (UNC)

A deployment to South Korea has brought many ‘pinch me moments’ for Able Seaman Alexandra Manthey, who represents Australia in

Wing Commander Aarian Birch pilots his CAC Winjeel from 100 Squadron at Point Cook over the cliffs of Point Addis during the 80th commemoration of the ditched RAAF Mitchell Bomber in 1944. Story by Flying Officer Rose Gigliotti. Photo by Warrant Officer Don Kenny.

ADF People History Lest We Forget Royal Australian Air Force

Sacrifices commemorated at 80 years on

20/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 201 Views 0 Comments RAAF Laverton, WWII

On December 11, 1944, a B-25D Mitchell bomber crashed off Point Addis, marking a tragic chapter in Australia’s wartime history.

Ambassador to the Republic of Palau Richelle Turner, left, with the Governor of Peleliu Emais Roberts and Republic of Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr, at an exhibition of the life of Damien Parer. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long.

ADF People History Lest We Forget

Honouring the legacy of WW2 photographer

18/12/202418/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 436 Views 0 Comments Palau, US Marines, WWII

This year marks 80 years since legendary Australian war photographer Damien Parer was killed filming US Marines in action on

The Wulgurukaba people perform a smoking ceremony at the 5th Aviation Regiment naming ceremony of four CH-47F Chinook helicopters at RAAF Base Townsville, Queensland. Story by Major Carolyn Barnett. Photos by Craftsman Luc McLean.

Australian Army News

CH-47 fleet reaches new high point

18/12/202422/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 615 Views 0 Comments 5th Aviation Regiment, CH-47F Chinook

In a ceremony steeped in longstanding tradition, the 5th Aviation Regiment has given names to four CH-47F Chinook helicopters. CAPTION:

Andrew McAdie stands with the new M1A2 main battle tank at Bandiana North Barracks, Victoria. Story by Captain Krysten Clifton. Photo by Corporal Andrew Sleeman.

ADF People Australian Army

Self-confessed ‘tank nut’ embraces new Abrams

18/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 708 Views 0 Comments Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (ASEME), Bandiana, M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams

With 45 years in Army, Andrew McAdie (Warrant Officer Class One at weekends) has worked on tanks his whole life.

An Air Force E-7A Wedgetail in-flight. Story by Chloe Mackrell. Photo by Aircraftman Campbell Latch.

News Royal Australian Air Force

World-class Wedgetail comms capability recognised

13/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1214 Views 0 Comments E-7A Wedgetail

The team behind the development of a world-leading wideband satellite communication technology for the Air Force E-7A Wedgetail fleet has

Army medics from 2nd Health Battalion provide medical care to simulated casualties at the point of injury during Exercise Viper Walk 2024. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Corporal Melina Young.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News

Shake-up for Army medical trades

13/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1293 Views 1 Comment 2nd Health Battalion, Army Logistic Training Centre, Army Medic, Exercise Viper Walk

Under one of the biggest shake-ups to the health workforce, medical trades will be rolled into a new Army medic

Nursing officers at the Bangka Island Massacre memorial service on board HMAS Adelaide hold photos of those who lost their lives in 1942. Story by Commander Steven Grosser. Photos by Leading Seaman David Cox.

Australian Army History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Navy

Memorial service to honour fallen nurses

13/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1056 Views 0 Comments Australian Amphibious Force (AAF), HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Maritime Operational Health Unit, Singapore, Vivian Bullwinkel, WWII

On its return home from Singapore after Indo-Pacific Endeavour, HMAS Adelaide sailed to Bangka Island where personnel commemorated sacrifices made

An F-35A Lightning II aircraft from 2 Operational Conversion Unit takes to the sky for a mission during Exercise High Sierra, RAAF Base Townsville. Story by Flying Officer Madeleine Magee. Photos by Sergeant Andrew Eddie.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Up, up and away for new pilots

13/12/202421/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 847 Views 0 Comments Exercise Crimson Dawn, Exercise High Sierra, F-35A Lightning II, No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit, RAAF Townsville

The Royal Australian Air Force welcomed its newest F-35A Lightning II trainee fast jet pilots to Townsville as 2 Operational

Members of the Royal Air Force's (RAF) 601 Squadron with the Flying Sword overhead at a summer camp at RAF Lympne in 1937. Story by Flight Lieutenant Imogen Lunny. Photos courtesy of Royal Air Force Museum.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Air Force sword flies back to the UK

13/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 635 Views 0 Comments Combat Support Group (CSG), No. 24 Squadron, RAAF Amberley, RAF

An Air Force treasure has returned to the United Kingdom, having been a Royal Australian Air Force centrepiece for 65

US Army Major General Glenn Dean, centre, speaks with Commanding Officer Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Lieutenant Colonel Tim Soper, left, during the Abrams M1A2 main battle tank maintainer course at Gaza Ridge Barracks, Bandiana, Victoria. Story by Captain Krysten Clifton. Photos: bySergeant Andrew Sleeman.

Australian Army News

Tank course reflects partnership with US

13/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 416 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (ASEME), Bandiana, M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams, US Army

Vehicle mechanics and electronic technicians across Army finally have their hands on the new M1A2 system enhancement package version 3

A C-17A Globemaster III from 36 Squadron lands at Wilkins Aerodrome, Antarctica, near Casey Station. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force

Resupply missions underway for icy continent

11/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 725 Views 0 Comments Antarctica, C-17A Globemaster III, Casey Station, No. 36 Squadron, Operation Southern Discovery, Wilkins Aerodrome

Defence has delivered much-needed supplies to help scientists in Antarctica discover the secrets behind prehistoric climate change. CAPTION: A C-17A Globemaster

Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia captains, Caz Gladysz and Doug Griffiths proudly wear the new team polo shirt. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photos by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing Invictus Games Veterans

Invictus team captains named

10/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 718 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

Former ADF personnel Doug Griffiths and Kaz Gladysz have been named team Australia co-captains for Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025,

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