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Air Force Chef Corporal Brent Devetak prepares meals for locals at Kununurra during Exercise Kummundoo 24. Story by Flying Officer Rose Gigliotti. Photo by Flight Lieutenant Yuen Dieu.

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Nourishing others, one meal at a time

25/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 831 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kummundoo, Indigenous

In the heart of the Kimberley, a proud Darkinjung man and dedicated Air Force chef stirs a large pot of

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An F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft drops a bomb at the Townsville Field Training Area as part of the Joint Terminal Attack Controller Course live-fire serials during Exercise Black Dagger 2024. Story by Flight Lieutenant Grace Casey-Maughan. Photos by Aircraftwoman Laura Flower.

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Exercise Black Dagger 24 right on target

25/10/202426/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 3919 Views 0 Comments 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Exercise Black Dagger, F/A-18F Super Hornet, JTAC, No. 1 Squadron, No. 4 Squadron, PC-21, RAAF Townsville

Royal Australian Air Force personnel called in weapons strikes from air combat aircraft and artillery units during Exercise Black Dagger

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Air Force General Surgeon Squadron Leader Peter Yuide from 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron discusses treatment options with Steve, a local patient in the Katherine Hospital. Story by Air Force General Surgeon Squadron Leader Peter Yuide from 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron discusses treatment options with Steve, a local patient in the Katherine Hospital. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photos by Sergeant Andrew Eddie.

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Surgical exercise builds connections in the NT

25/10/202426/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 744 Views 0 Comments Health Services Wing, No. 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron

Royal Australian Air Force medical personnel from Health Services Wing conducted a joint surgical exercise at Katherine Hospital this month.

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Dr Miriem Santander Borrego is a chemical science specialist working with materials in the Extreme Environment Materials & Forensics laboratory at the DST Group Eagle Farm, Brisbane. Story by Flight Lieutenant Marina Power. Photo by Scott Sarstedt-McCarthy.

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Extreme science with meaning

25/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 489 Views 0 Comments DSTG

Extreme temperatures, futuristic testing chambers, advanced equipment, Bunsen burners and flammable materials are all in a day’s work for Miriem

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Lieutenant Colonel Ben Watson appreciates a painting of the 9th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, in Vietnam with Veteran Dan Penman, right, at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera. Photo by Private Andrew Shaw.

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Important picture of courage and sacrifice

24/10/202426/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 717 Views 1 Comment 8th/9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Gallipoli Barracks, Vietnam War

Coinciding with its 50th anniversary, 8th/9th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (8/9RAR) has acquired the Bunker Assault painting, which marks

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Air Force flew hot air balloons above Mount Panorama for the 2024 Bathurst Repco 1000 Supercars event. Story by Lieutenant Marcus Middleton. Photos by Leading Seaman Abdus Chowdhury.

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Panorama from a different perspective

24/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 552 Views 0 Comments Bathurst 1000

While the RAAF’s supersonic jets can travel at top speeds of more than 2000km/h, something ‘a little slower’ was needed

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The family of the late Colin Dudley, a World War 2 Bomber Command veteran, receive the Henry Hering Art and Architecture Award on his behalf during a ceremony at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. Story by Flying Officer Shanea Zeegers. Photos by Aircraftwoman Halley Van Essen.

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Aussie veteran’s family accept US architecture award

24/10/202430/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 612 Views 0 Comments Bomber Command, RAAF Edinburgh, WWII

The daughter of World War II Bomber Command veteran Colin Dudley has received the prestigious Henry Hering Art and Architecture

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HMAS Sydney conducts officer of the watch manoeuvres during Exercise Pacific Dragon 2024. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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HMAS Sydney charts course for Australia

24/10/202426/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1403 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Sydney, Regional Presence Deployment

HMAS Sydney will return home on October 24 after a busy four months at sea during a regional presence deployment.

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King Charles III inspects Australia's Federation Guard at Parliament House in Canberra. Photo by Nicole Mankowski.

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ADF’s command performances for royal visit

24/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 880 Views 0 Comments Australia’s Federation Guard, Band of the Royal Military College, King Charles III

The ADF has supported the visit to Australia by Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, performing duties in

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Head of Air Force Capability Air Vice-Marshal Wendy Blyth presents Flying Officer Alberta Redgrove with the Eagle Trophy at the annual Rolls-Royce Eagle Trophy presentation dinner in Canberra, ACT. Story by John Noble. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Paris Rigney.

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Rolls-Royce Eagle Trophy for pursuit of engineering excellence

24/10/202427/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 423 Views 0 Comments No. 75 Squadron, RAAF Tindal

A young flying officer has become the first female to win one of Royal Australian Air Force’s most prestigious awards

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Members of Australian War Widows Inc. commemorate War Widows Day in 2023. Story by Hannah Donald.

Honouring war widows nationally

24/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 167 Views 0 Comments Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS), National War Widows Day

National War Widows Day on October 19 is the day to reflect and honour the sacrifice war widows have endured,

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Australian and Malaysian Army soldiers conduct dry-fire rehearsals during Exercise Southern Tiger at Cultana Field Training Area, South Australia. Story by Captain Peter March. Photo by Corporal Cameron Pegg.

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Diggers host Malaysian counterparts

22/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 771 Views 0 Comments 10/27 Battalion Royal South Australian Regiment, 3rd Health Battalion, 4th Mechanised Brigade, 9th Brigade, Cultana, Exercise Southern Tiger, Royal Malaysian Army

Australian and Malaysian personnel deepened old bonds in September on Exercise Southern Tiger. CAPTION: Australian and Malaysian Army soldiers conduct dry-fire

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Staff from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, Naval Materiel Seaworthiness Assurance Agency, Navy Safety and Environment, and the Australian Naval Classification Authority take part in the Principles of Autonomous Maritime Systems Course in Canberra. Story by James McPherson and Rachel Horne.

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Upskilling in autonomous vessel technology

22/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 724 Views 0 Comments

As Navy leads the way in autonomous vessel development, aiming to boost Australia’s reach, efficiency and lethality while reducing risks

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Members of HMAS Brisbane's ship's company visit the USS Arizona memorial at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Story by Lieutenant Marie Davies.

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Aussie crew commemorate Pearl Harbor and 9/11

22/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 663 Views 0 Comments US Navy, WWII

During a port visit to Hawaii, crew from HMAS Brisbane paid their respects to the fallen at the USS Arizona

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RAAF and PNG Defence Force graduates from the Initial Officer Course 05/24, at Officer Training School, RAAF Base East Sale, Victoria. Story by Flight Lieutenant Lily Lancaster. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Mikaela Fernlund.

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PNG officers graduate from RAAF OTS

22/10/202426/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1298 Views 0 Comments Officer Training School (OTS), PNGDF, RAAF East Sale

When the recent class of Officer Training School (OTS) graduates tossed their hats into the air on graduation day, history

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Commanding Officer Commander Rosemarie Apikotoa at HMAS Moreton in Brisbane. Story and photos by Corporal Luke Bellman.

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Base serves as Brisbane’s eyes and ears

22/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 525 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence Vessel Reliant, HMAS Moreton, Navy Reserve

Balancing support to warship visits and managing more than 1000 permanent and reservists is all in a day’s work for

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Two 77 Squadron F-35A Lightning II aircraft on the 19 Squadron apron at Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth during Exercise Elangaroo 24. Story by Squadron Leader Tina Turner. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Maddison Scott.

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Lightning strikes twice in Malaysia

18/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1153 Views 0 Comments Exercise Elangaroo, F-35A Lightning II, No. 77 Squadron, Royal Malaysian Air Force, Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth

The RAAF and Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) joined forces once again to conduct Exercise Elangaroo 24 at RMAF Butterworth

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A C-130J Hercules from 37 Squadron flies over the assembled guests and visitors at RAAF Base Glenbrook during the 75th anniversary celebrations. Story by Flight Lieutenant Robert Cochran. Photo by Sergeant David Gibbs.

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‘Operational heart’ of RAAF celebrates 75 years

18/10/202418/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1302 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, Headquarters Eastern Area Command, No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Glenbrook

The ‘operational heart’ of the Royal Australian Air Force celebrated its 75th birthday on October 10 with special events, a

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The Legacy bears pose with 24 Squadron team members prior to the P-8A aircraft pull at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Robert Cochran. Photo by Sergeant Nicci Freeman.

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Tug of war takes real air force

18/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 854 Views 0 Comments 110th Field Battery, Legacy, No. 11 Squadron, No. 9 Squadron, No. 92 Wing, Northrop Grumman, P-8A Poseidon, RAAF Edinburgh

Teams of 20 to 25 people took on the challenge of pulling a P-8A Poseidon across the tarmac at RAAF

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Commander Information Warfare Force Captain Catherine Gordon observes team 3 with Leading Aircraftman Shumack. Story by Lieutenant Commander Julian Thirkill.

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Specialists home in on cyber defence

18/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 546 Views 0 Comments Cyber Defence, Exercise Blue Spectrum, Information Warfare, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, US Navy

Multinational information warfare specialists recently tested real-world threat scenarios during Exercise Blue Spectrum in Ichigaya, Japan. CAPTION: Commander Information Warfare Force

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