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Personnel from HMAS Anzac and Royal Malaysian Navy KD Gempita compete in the tug-of-war against other Exercise Bersama Shield 2023 participants as part of a sports day on Tioman Island, Malaysia. Photo by Leading Seaman.

Sports day on a tropical island – yes please

17/05/202317/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1393 Views 0 Comments Bersama Shield

The Exercise Bersama Shield maritime task group enjoyed an operational pause during a sports day on Tioman Island, Malaysia. CAPTION:

HMAS Anzac swimmer of the watch Able Seaman Mitchell Donovan conducts a rescue swim during a man overboard exercise as a part of Exercise Bersama Shield 2023. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

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Man overboard – no worries

17/05/202317/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 843 Views 0 Comments Bersama Shield

In, on and over the sea, HMAS Anzac took part in training activities during the recent Exercise Bersama Shield off

Australian Army Captain David Box instructs range-practice drills with Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Jessica Edwards during Operation Accordion at Australia’s operating base in the Middle East Region. Photo by Corporal Melina Young.

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Accordion shooters happy in the Box office

17/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 920 Views 0 Comments Operation Accordion

Officially, his title is Middle East Region (MER) Safety and Security Adviser – unofficially, Captain David Box oversees many roles

Invictus Games 2023 Team Australia competitor Able Seaman Taryn Dickens at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation, Narrabeen NSW. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Going blind fuels competitive spirit

17/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1184 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2023

Going blind could turn your world upside down but, for Able Seaman Taryn Dickens, it fuelled her to push harder.

Australian Army trauma nurse then Lieutenant, now Lieutenant Colonel Kylie Hasse, in a Mentoring Task Force – Three (MTF–3) medical facility where she cared for many Afghan locals, as well as Australian and Coalition military personnel at Tarin Kot, Afghanistan. Photo by Leading Seaman Andrew Dakin.

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Army nurse wins prestigious scholarship

16/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2241 Views 0 Comments

An Australian Army nursing officer and war veteran has been awarded a Bonnie Boezeman scholarship to further her leadership goals.

Australian Army soldier Private Paula Pires, from 4th/3rd Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment, during Exercise Waratah Run at Singleton, NSW. Photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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Army Reserve soldier foundation training reduced to just three weeks

16/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 21129 Views 16 Comments 1RTB, Kapooka

The Australian Army’s 2nd Division is making training more accommodating in an effort to streamline recruit trining. CAPTION: Australian Army

Sergeant Peter Delaney, from Weapon Training Section at No.23 Squadron, displays his second Federation Star and sixth clasp to his Defence Long Service Medal, for 45 years of service with the Royal Australian Air Force, at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.

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Reflecting on 45 years’ service

15/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 985 Views 0 Comments

Being taught to be agile from a young age has ensured one aviator could happily serve and adjust to the

Australian Army soldier Corporal Kym Baldock leads a dive class at Second Valley, on the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia.

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Civvie dive instructor benefits from Defence PoW Award

15/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1084 Views 0 Comments Prince of Wales Award

A qualification funded through Defence’s Prince of Wales Award (POWA) scheme will enable Corporal Kym Baldock to expand his civilian

Warrant Officer Class 2 Beau Thomas reads the biography of a fallen soldier before another workout begins at the 24 Hours of Heroes fundraiser for Wounded Heroes. Photo by TrewBella Photography.

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Little bit of hurt for a lot of heroes

12/05/202312/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1673 Views 0 Comments

Doing 24 gruelling workouts in 24 hours isn’t an ideal way to spend a weekend for most people, but that’s

Australian Army Sergeant Matthew Blows in the Multinational Forces and Observers South Camp on Operation Mazurka in South Sinai, Egypt. Photo by Corporal Melina Young.

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Passing on lessons despite language differences in Sinai

12/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1164 Views 0 Comments Multinational Force and Observers, Sinai

Members of his family were in the RAAF and Navy, but Sergeant Matthew Blows wanted to be on the ground,

Private Feao Faka’Osi, in blue, demonstrates one of his favourite techniques, called ippon seoinage, on Lieutenant Colonel Morgan McCarthy during a judo demonstration.

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Soldier throws all efforts at Olympic selection

12/05/202312/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1128 Views 0 Comments Judo

A soldier with the Australian Army’s 16th Aviation Brigade has his sights set on next year’s Olympics, fighting for Tonga,

Australia's Federation Guard members march past Old College during a rehearsal for the Coronation of King Charles III, at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Photo by Sergeant Andrew Sleeman.

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IED victim led Aussie Coronation contingent

12/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1965 Views 1 Comment Coronation of King Charles III

From being the victim of an improvised explosive device attack in Afghanistan to leading the Australian Defence Force’s Coronation contingent

Royal Australian Navy officer Lieutenant Commander Alison Zilko speaks with school kids in the Philippines in her role as ADF Gender Advisor during Exercise Balikatan 2023.

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Gender advisor loved role in the Philippines

12/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1070 Views 1 Comment

Lieutenant Commander Alison Zilko’s first job in the Royal Australian Navy was as a nursing officer, so it’s no surprise

Lieutenant Catherine Gerrard stands in front an ARH Tiger at 1st Aviation Regiment, Robertson Barracks, Darwin. Photo by Flight Lieutenant Nicholas O’Connor.

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Army engineer shoots for the stars

12/05/202312/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1105 Views 0 Comments

A lightbulb moment at university paved the way for a smooth transition into Army aviation for 1st Aviation Regiment’s learning

Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Craig and Private Paris Plate cut the birthday cake at the celebration of the Royal Australian Army Dental Corps' 80th anniversary. Photographer unknown. Cake, lost when photo cropped to fit formatting, digitally replaced in photo by CONTACT.

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RAADC’s crowning achievement

10/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1140 Views 0 Comments RAADC, Royal Australian Army Dental Corps

Members of the Royal Australian Army Dental Corps (RAADC) gathered in Sydney to mark the corps’ 80th birthday last month.

Royal Australian Navy Petty Officer Mitchell Morton pushes his students during a physical training class at South Camp of the Multinational Force and Observers on Operation Mazurka in the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt. Photo by Corporal Melina Young.

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Combat Wombat kicking ass on Mazurka

10/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1378 Views 0 Comments Multinational Force and Observers, Operation Mazurka, Sinai

They call him the ‘combat wombat’, resembling the stout, sturdy marsupial – stocky in build with the ability to travel

Sous chef Prince Pullapalli instructs a cooking class to Operation Accordion personnel at Australia’s operating base in the Middle East. Photo by Corporal Melina Young.

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Recipe for friendships in the Middle East

10/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1069 Views 0 Comments Operation Accordion

Catering staff are not only feeding ADF personnel in the Middle East but helping them to spice up their cooking

Australian Army personnel from 13th Brigade participate in the 2023 Run Army event at Kings Park, Perth. Photo by Corporal Janet Pan.

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Run Army breaks records in its third year

10/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 990 Views 0 Comments Run Army

Soldiers and members of the community combined to make this year’s Run Army event the biggest yet, with more than

Their Majesties The King and Queen travel past Parliament Square in the Gold State Coach, flanked by 18 representatives of the Commonwealth, including Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Tegan Ross and Bombardier Michael Nona from Australia’s Federation Guard (second in line on both sides). Photo by AS1 Ryan Murray RAF. UK MOD © Crown copyright 2023.

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Majestic moment marching alongside royal coach

08/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1997 Views 0 Comments Coronation of King Charles III

On one of the biggest days of their lives, 22-year-old Corporal Tegan Ross and 28-year-old Bombardier Michael Nona did not

Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Tegan Ross from Australia's Federation Guard with representatives from Commonwealth countries escort the Gold State Coach during the Procession following the Coronation of King Charles III. Photo by Sergeant Andrew Sleeman.

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ADF in the King’s Coronation Procession

07/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3273 Views 0 Comments Coronation of King Charles III

The Australian Defence Force took great pride in their place in the Coronation of their Majesties King Charles III and