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Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Cindy Chawner. Photo by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.

Daredevil grandmother makes games debut

17/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 749 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

During snowboarding competitions, you’ll typically find Cindy Chawner at the bottom of a slope waiting for her youngest daughter, Mia,

Aviation Logistics Specialist Sergeant David Hulse, of 23 Squadron, is part of the team supporting earthquake relief efforts in Vanuatu. Story by Flight Lieutenant Sharon Sebastian. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.

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Air movements aid Vanuatu relief

17/01/202518/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 666 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, C-17A Globemaster III, HADR, No. 23 Squadron, No. 36 Squadron, No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Amberley, Vanuatu

Royal Australian Air Force logistics specialists have provided vital support to earthquake relief efforts in Vanuatu. CAPTION: Aviation logistics specialist Sergeant

Royal New Zealand Air Force Group Captain Susie Barns is promoted to Air Commodore by Air Commander Australia Air Vice-Marshal Glen Braz, left, and her spouse Tom at her promotion and appointment to Deputy Air Commander Australia ceremony, held at the ADF Academy officers mess. Story by John Noble. Photo by Aircraftman Jakob Reid.

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Kiwi appointed Deputy Air Commander Australia

14/01/202515/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1494 Views 1 Comment Australian Defence College, RNZAF

In a show of enhanced cooperation and interoperability between Australia and New Zealand, a senior member of the Royal New

Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitors Callan McLean, right, and Jake Christie dive into the pool during a training camp at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra. Photo by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.

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Invictus reignites sailor’s passion

14/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 629 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

Bilateral cartilage issues in both knees and multiple musculoskeletal injuries prematurely ended Callan McLean’s naval career and recreational sporting pursuits

Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Alexander Gair. Photo by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.

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Inspiring others at Invictus Games

14/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 683 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

Alexander Gair is mighty proud of his 20-year career with the Australian Army. CAPTION: Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Alexander

Brothers and Air Force pilots, Flying Officer Samuel Hughes, left, and Flying Officer Luke Hughes, celebrate earning their wings at the 1 Flying Training School Course 278 ADF Intermediate Pilots Course Graduation at RAAF Base East Sale. Story by Flight Lieutenant Lily Lancaster. Photo by Flying Officer Luke Marsden.

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Brothers soar to new heights

08/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 980 Views 0 Comments No. 1 Flying Training School (1FTS), RAAF East Sale

Childhood dreams became a reality at the recent ADF Intermediate Pilots Course graduation from 1 Flying Training School (1FTS), where

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

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Christmas performance hard to beat

20/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 720 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

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.

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Proud to represent Australia in Korea

20/12/202421/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1129 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.

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Sacrifices commemorated at 80 years on

20/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 650 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.

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SF-crewed Happy Wanderer in this year’s Sydney to Hobart

18/12/202418/12/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1415 Views 0 Comments Sydney to Hobart, Wandering Warriors

Get ready to witness an extraordinary feat of endurance and passion this Boxing Day as Team Happy Wanderer takes on

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.

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Honouring the legacy of WW2 photographer

18/12/202418/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 673 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

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.

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Self-confessed ‘tank nut’ embraces new Abrams

18/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1033 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.

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.

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Invictus team captains named

10/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1091 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,

Attendees of a memorial service for the late Wing Commander Peter Krieg with a static display of E-7A Wedgetail aircraft at 2 Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown. Story by Flight Lieutenant Grace Casey-Maughan. Photos by Aircraftwoman Laura Flower.

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Remembering the legacy of ‘Cowboy’ Kreig

06/12/202407/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1303 Views 0 Comments E-7A Wedgetail, No. 2 Squadron, RAAF Williamtown

On Friday November 8, about 300 family and friends travelled from around the globe to gather in the 2 Squadron

Two cranes return Neptune A89-280 back onto its plinth at the RAAF Base Townsville entrance. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell.

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Townsville’s iconic Neptune resumes duty

04/12/202407/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 916 Views 0 Comments Neptune, No. 10 Squadron, RAAF Reserve, RAAF Townsville

Reserve personnel used professionalism, pride and impressive trade skills to restore RAAF Base Townsville’s iconic Lockheed P2V-7 Neptune A89-280 gate