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Petty Officer Nathan Spilling has received a Conspicuous Service Medal as part of the King's Birthday Honours List. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Leading Seaman Tom Gibson.

Always striving to do better

14/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 888 Views 0 Comments Fleet Support Unit – South East (FSU-SE), Honours List

Not happy with the status quo, Petty Officer Nathan Spilling’s drive to do better was infectious. CAPTION: Petty Officer Nathan

Lieutenant Keeley Marshall working as an officer with the Royal Australian Engineers on Exercise Predator's Walk 2023, in Darwin. Story by Captain Annie Richardson.

ADF People

Pursuing goals through the Army

14/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1110 Views 0 Comments Gap Year program

Lieutenant Keeley Marshall hasn’t looked back since starting her journey as part of the Army Gap Year program. CAPTION: Lieutenant

Wing Commander Darren Dolan received an AM in the Miliary Division of the King's Birthday Honours List for exemplary service in Air Force. Story by John Noble. Photo by Corporal Kylie Gibson.

ADF People

Recognising excellence in service

14/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 750 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence Force Academy, Honours List, Order of Australia

When Wing Commander Darren Dolan received notification that he would be among those recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday honours,

RAAF Squadron Leader Christopher Godfrey was awarded a Conspicuous Service Cross in the King’s Birthday Honours List. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet. Photo by Warrant Officer Gillian Kennedy.

ADF People

Honour fuels pride in aviator’s work

14/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1401 Views 0 Comments Honours List, King Charles III, No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon

Receiving a birthday honour from newly crowned King Charles III is an award RAAF Squadron Leader Christopher Godfrey will treasure.

A number of ADF personnel have been recognised in the King’s Birthday honours list. Photo by Petty Officer Paul Berry.

ADF People

King’s list honours exceptional personnel

14/06/202314/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 830 Views 0 Comments Honours List, Order of Australia

A broad range of outstanding contributions to Defence have been recognised through awards announced in the King’s Birthday honours list.

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New resource for Defence and veteran carers

11/06/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2450 Views 0 Comments Defence and Veteran Carers Network

Around one in eight current or former ADF personnel have a partner, parent, sibling or child who provides care and

Captain Sean Feenan with his family after being promoted to captain at Russell Offices in Canberra. Story and photo by Petty Officer Jake Badior.

ADF People

Inspiring journey of a passionate engineer

09/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1337 Views 0 Comments

Captain Sean Feenan’s Navy career is characterised by his dedication, humility and passion for engineering. CAPTION: Captain Sean Feenan with

Warrant Officer Class Two Linda Lane, centre, with her family after being presented the Federation Star clasp to her Defence Long Service Medal for 40 years of service at Borneo Barracks in Cabarlah, Queensland. Story by Captain Evita Ryan. Photo by Warrant Officer Class Two Kim Allen.

ADF People

45 years of service with no regrets

09/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 7256 Views 2 Comments

Almost 50 years ago, Army recruiters visited Linda Lane’s high school in Toowoomba, Queensland, and introduced the students to a

Flying Officer Riley Smith, right, at the Singapore Sports Hub with NSW Country hockey players Clare Bosman and Millie Leard. Story by Corporal Veronica O’Hara. Photo by Flying Officer Riley Smit.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

RAAF hockey star blooms as a Wattle

09/06/202311/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1611 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport

Flying Officer Riley Smith started her hockey career at age four, running on for the Railway Greys at Albion Park.

Wing Commander Stuart Wheal is congratulated by Deputy Force Commander Brigadier General Amitabh Jha (Indian Army) after receiving the UNDOF medal. Story by Major Carrie Robards. Photo by Major Shobit Bahadur Chand (Nepali Army).

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On parade with UN in Syria

09/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1288 Views 0 Comments United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation (UNTSO), UNTSO

Eleven staff officers were awarded their United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation (UNTSO) medals during a parade to mark the International

Navy Able Seaman Kyle Mainey, in blue, competes in the freestyle wrestling 92kg division at the 2023 Senior National Wrestling Championships at PCYC Lang Park, Brisbane. Story and photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Coming to grips with stiff competition

09/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1195 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport

How long would you last against some of the best wrestlers in the country? CAPTION: Navy Able Seaman Kyle Mainey,

Senior Australian Defence Force Officer Amberley, Group Captain Dennis Tan, escorts Ms Jean Jackson around the Amberley History and Heritage Centre at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Squadron Leader Tina Turner. Photo by Sergeant Peter Borys.

ADF People History Veterans

At 99, veteran presses rewind

08/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1192 Views 0 Comments RAAF Amberley, WWII

One of Ipswich’s oldest war veterans, 99-year-old Jean Jackson, recently returned to RAAF Base Amberley for the first time in

Drone racers Sapper Alex Brown, Flight Lieutenant Jayden Hasemann and Lance Corporal Daniel McCullock fly their drones during the Queensland TAFE "DigiTrek" Roadshow. Photo by Captain Sarah Vesey.

ADF People

Drone racing team on a high

08/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1007 Views 0 Comments Army Drone Racing Team

Drone Racers from the Australian Army Drone Racing Team gave regional Queensland a demonstration of their skills, military capabilities and

Major Andrew Moses as the Australian flagbearer for the 75th anniversary to the United Nations Truce Supervision commemorative event in Jerusalem, Israel. Story by Major Carrie Robards.

ADF People History Lest We Forget

Major honours fallen hero

08/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 860 Views 0 Comments Operation Paladin, UN Peacekeeping, UNTSO

The opportunity to carry the Australian flag in honour of a fallen ADF peacekeeper was the highlight for Major Andrew

Warrant Officer Bentley, left, and Lieutenant Tyermann on board HMAS Toowoomba. Story by Lieutenant Commander Kieran Davis. Photo by Able Seaman Shaun Siltic.

ADF People

The power of knowing your people

07/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 767 Views 0 Comments HMAS Toowoomba

In 1995, a young able seaman writer from Ballarat joined HMAS Perth, and was put to work maintaining technical publications.

Force preparation course instructor Petty Officer Rachel Lauchlan at Holsworthy Barracks, NSW. Story by Captain Karam Louli. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

ADF People Videos

Sailor brings vital skills ashore

07/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1603 Views 0 Comments 39th Operational Support Battalion, Force Preparation Course

A career at sea has proved to be a perfect training ground for Petty Officer Rachel Lauchlan, as she now

Leading Seaman Marine Technician Ginger Pigot monitors HMAS Anzac’s machinery control room during a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

ADF People

Career on the move after gap year

07/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 907 Views 0 Comments HMAS Anzac, Regional Presence Deployment

With a career where she never stops learning, Leading Seaman Marine Technician Ginger Pigot gets to visit foreign cities as

Cadet Corporal Lewis Sanderson after completing a fast qualifying time for the national championships at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera. Story by Stacey Doyle. Photo by Warrant Officer Mick Davis.

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Cadet drone racer reaches for the sky

07/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1006 Views 0 Comments Army Cadets, Drone Racing

In a first for military drone racing, Australian Army Cadet Corporal Lewis Sanderson will compete alongside the fastest drone racers

Local indigenous cultural performers conduct a smoking ceremony during the Indigenous Veterans Commemoration at Hyde Park, Sydney. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Leading Seaman Susan Mossop.

ADF People History Veterans

Memorial honours Indigenous service

02/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1723 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, Reconciliation Week, WWII

In 1941, a German spy, disguised as an Australian, sent soldiers from the 2nd and 15th Battalion into a German

RAN Chaplain Simote Finau addresses students of the Kolisi Tonga College, during Operation Solania. Story by Flight Lieutenant Glen Paul. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.

ADF People

Chaplain values a Tongan homecoming

02/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1464 Views 0 Comments Chaplains, Operation Solania, Samoa, Tonga

In a reunion that bridged generations, Royal Australia Navy Officer Chaplain Simote Finau recently returned to his childhood school in