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Commander 9th Brigade Brigadier Tim Orders presents World War 2 veteran, Glen Dobie, with his Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with Clasp 'PNG'. Story and photos by Captain Peter March.

WWII digger receives service medal at 99

17/10/202418/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1340 Views 0 Comments WWII

Glen Dobie was 18 when he, like many other young Australians, answered the call to arms during World War II.

Warrant Officer Class One Bridget Pearce is a pioneering female physical training instructor at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Winnall. Photo by Corporal Guy Sadler.

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Strengthening links in health chain

17/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 371 Views 0 Comments PTIs

In the modern military, fitness is no longer just about sheer physical strength and endurance. It’s about creating well-rounded soldiers,

Squadron Leader Jason Gamlin, right, is presented with his 4000th Hornet hour patch by Officer Commanding 82 Wing, Group Captain Paul Jarvis, at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flight Lieutenant Greg Hinks. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.

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Second pilot hits 4000 hours in Hornets

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Senior Fighter Combat Instructor Squadron Leader Jason Gamlin has racked up 4000 flying hours in the Hornet – the second

Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell and Warrant Officer – Air Force Ralph Clifton unveil the plaques commemorating the loss of 100 Squadron members who perished while serving on Beauforts A9-186 and A9-374 in 1943, at RAAF Base Point Cook. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell..

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Honouring devotion to duty

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Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, along with dignitaries and family members, attended the memorial service and plaque

Aviators at RAAF Base Amberley took to the field for the Air Combat Group versus Air Mobility Group ‘SGT Michael Ball Memorial’ match. Story by Lieutenant Katrina Thomasson. Photos by Aircraftman Sanghyun Shin.

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Footy match for a fallen friend

11/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 864 Views 0 Comments Air Combat Group (ACG), Air Mobility Group (AMG), No. 1 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

It was a football game full of heart as aviators at RAAF Base Amberley took to the field to raise

Australian Army News Science & Technology

Land autonomous systems and teaming demonstration

11/10/202412/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1973 Views 0 Comments 1st Armoured Regiment, Army Battle Lab, Puckapunyal, Robotics and Autonomous Systems Implementation and Coordination Office (RICO)

From commanding armoured vehicles in land combat to operating emerging technology, robotics and autonomous systems, soldiers from the 1st Armoured

HMAS Warramunga arrives at Port Melville, Melville Island, Northern Territory, where the Expeditionary Logistics Team – Maritime provided food and fuel to the ship before returning to the sea phase of Exercise Kakadu. Story by Lieutenant Gary McHugh. Photo by Warrant Officer Shane Cameron.

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Strengthening Navy’s supply chain

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Navy added an important link to its supply chain recently as it proved the Expeditionary Logistics Team – Maritime (ELT-M)

From left, Able Seaman Ben Champley, Leading Seaman Joanne Hill and Leading Seaman Rocky Ahwang help to make Anzac biscuits during a visit to Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan SANZAC school in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Story by Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photos by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Aussie personnel help Malaysian community

11/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 645 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sydney, Malaysia, Royal Malaysian Navy

As members from HMAS Sydney’s ship’s company walked through the hallways of a school in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, they felt

Defence's Director General of Mental Health and Wellbeing, Brigadier Caitlin Langford, says teams are strongest when each member is respected and valued. Story by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel. Photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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Connection and wellbeing critical to capability

11/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 323 Views 0 Comments World Mental Health Day

Connection equals compassionate action and this relies on fostering meaningful relationships, according to Brigadier Caitlin Langford, Defence’s Director General of

HMAS Sydney’s bridge team waves towards Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Sazanami during a formation foxtrot as part of a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photos by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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HMAS Sydney participates in ship-to-ship culture swap

09/10/202412/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1267 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sydney, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Regional Presence Deployment, Royal New Zealand Navy, US Navy

Experiencing another country’s ship for a day while in the middle of the ocean isn’t something everyone will get to

An Army light armoured vehicle from 2nd Cavalry Regiment crosses a river during Exercise Regional Warfighter at Tully Training Area, Queensland. Story by Lieutenant Eddie Pa’ak (Papua New Guinea Defence Force). Photos by Corporal Jack Pearce.

Australian Army News

Cavalry comes to grips with jungle conditions

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The 2nd Cavalry Regiment completed 12 days of training last month that culminated in a 48-hour full mission profile using

Private Jack Hayes prepares for a photography task at the Army Logistic Training Centre at Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla, Victoria. Story by Major Evita Ryan. Photo by Private Joseph Hess.

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Shooting for the stars in the Red Centre

08/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1008 Views 1 Comment 8th/9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Army Logistic Training Centre

When Private Jack Hayes transitioned out of full-time service in 2017, he could not have predicted re-enlisting five years later

Army's Major Thomas Bittner briefs ADF Chief of Joint Capabilities Lieutenant General Susan Coyle in the Air Force Space Command Operations Centre during Exercise Pitch Black this year. Story by Ricky Bryan. Photo by Sergeant Andrew Eddie.

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Unity on space rules more important than ever

08/10/202416/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 834 Views 0 Comments Australian Space Command, Combined Space Operations (CSpO)

The international engagements that help to set rules, establish norms and promote responsible behaviour in space are central to advancing

Australian Army soldiers from 5th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, engage a threat after receiving fire-control orders during a joint field training exercise conducted on Exercise Super Garuda Shield 2024 in Surabaya, Indonesia. Story and photo by Corporal Madhur Chitnis.

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Army linguists bridge culture gap in Indonesia

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Army linguists played an important role at this year’s Exercise Super Garuda Shield, held last month. CAPTION: Australian Army soldiers from

Corporal Ryan Hodson, left, receives The Corporal Margaret Clarke Award from Warrant Officer of the Air Force Ralph Clifton at an awards ceremony held at Russell Offices, ACT. Photo by Flight Sergeant Kev Berriman.

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Winning essay looks at weaponisation of toys

08/10/202425/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 622 Views 0 Comments drones

Commercial off-the-shelf drones have become a common presence on the battlefield, presenting opportunities and threats for militaries because of their