ADF People Archives - Page 28 of 74

Lieutenant-Commander Stephen Gaisford, Commanding Officer HMAS Childers.

I wanted to be the leader I struggled to find in my career

22/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1429 Views 0 Comments

Lieutenant Commander Stephen Gaisford is the commanding officer of one of the Royal Australian Navy’s most frequently deployed vessels, HMAS

Army captain finishes first female, second overall in 231km run

22/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2076 Views 0 Comments

Army ultra-marathon runner Captain Meghann Coffey has smashed a personal best by finishing second overall and first female in a

Surface finishers Sergeant Steve Marshall and Leading Aircraftman Macdara Barden in front of an F/A-18A Hornet A21-018, from 75 Squadron, with a commemorative paint scheme at RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory.

ADF People

Finishers gather for the memories

22/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1379 Views 0 Comments

Sergeant Steven Marshall has a model of every aircraft he did a major paint job on over his 20-year career

Australian Army Private Tyson Antonie works at keeping communication information systems operating while deployed on Operation Accordion at Australia’s operating base in the Middle East. Photo by Corporal Melina Young.

ADF People

Keeping everyone connected in Middle East

22/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1405 Views 0 Comments Operation Accordion

For communication information systems technician Signaller Tyson Antonie, the chance to take his skills on operations has been a career

Royal Australian Navy sailor Able Seaman Taryn Dickens at the Invictus Games cycling camp in Adelaide held from 11 to 14 May 2023.

ADF People News Veterans Videos

Invictus Games Team Australia cycling camp

21/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1975 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2023

Team Australia cyclists took to the streets of Adelaide between 11 and 15 May, to ramp up their preparations for

Corporal Jacob Joseph, a reporter with ARMY Newspaper in Canberra, sets off at the start of the 100km Ultra-Trail Australia. Photo by Camila Leon.

ADF People

ARMY Newspaper reporter runs 100km Ultra-Trail

20/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1598 Views 0 Comments Ultra-Trail Australia

ARMY Newspaper reporter Corporal Jacob Joseph recently completed the 100km Ultra-Trail Australia and tells the story of pushing his body

Royal Australian Navy Liaison Officer Philippines, Lieutenant Paolo De Leon briefs Australian embassy defence section staff on upcoming logistic requirements in support of the Joint Australian Training Team - Philippines. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

ADF People

A perfect fit for Philippines liaison officer

18/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1670 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines

At age 15, Paolo de Leon left the Philippines when his family relocated to South Perth, Western Australia. CAPTION: Royal

Personnel Capability Specialist at No. 100 Squadron Leading Aircraftwoman Casey-Lee Rebellato in front of a Harvard aircraft at RAAF Base Point Cook. Photo by David Jones.

ADF People

Aviator recognised for rural contribution

18/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1605 Views 0 Comments

One Royal Australian Air Force member’s dedication and commitment to her local community has resulted in recognition for a national

The yarning circle and bush-tucker gardens at RMC-Duntroon, Canberra. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.

ADF ADF People News

New RMC yarning circle

17/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1947 Views 0 Comments Royal Military College-Duntroon (RMC-D)

The spiritual life and important ties to country of the ACT’s Ngunnawal People can now be better understood and celebrated

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.

ADF People

Sports day on a tropical island – yes please

17/05/202317/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1515 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.

ADF People

Man overboard – no worries

17/05/202317/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 985 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.

ADF People

Accordion shooters happy in the Box office

17/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1060 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.

ADF People

Going blind fuels competitive spirit

17/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1322 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.

ADF People Australian Army News

Army nurse wins prestigious scholarship

16/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2588 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.

ADF People Australian Army News

Army Reserve soldier foundation training reduced to just three weeks

16/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 21851 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.

ADF People

Reflecting on 45 years’ service

15/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1223 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.

ADF People

Civvie dive instructor benefits from Defence PoW Award

15/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1320 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.

ADF People Veterans

Little bit of hurt for a lot of heroes

12/05/202312/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1808 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.

ADF People

Passing on lessons despite language differences in Sinai

12/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1295 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.

ADF People

Soldier throws all efforts at Olympic selection

12/05/202312/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1304 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,