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Leading Seaman Lydia Kavoa, from Navy People Branch, in her ACT Brumbies uniform. Story and photo by Corporal Michael Rogers.

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Sailor destined for rugby greatness

13/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1024 Views 0 Comments Women's Rugby

Running onto the field for her ACT Brumbies debut in her father’s homeland of Fiji topped a stunning code switch

Senior ADF Officer Edinburgh Air Commodore Adrian Maso, Flying Officer Trish Noah and Aircraftwoman Emily Wellington cut the cake to mark the 102nd anniversary of the formation of the RAAF. Story by Wing Commander Nicola Frost and Squadron Leader Courtney Jay. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

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Birthday celebrations for Air Force

13/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1365 Views 0 Comments Chief of Air Force

On Friday March 31, aviators across the nation stopped to reflect on the 102 years since the formation of the

Army Chaplain Luke Drury with Father Iona Tatau, Catholic Vicar General at the Nawra Diocesan priest's chapel, Teaoraereke, Kiribati. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photo by Petty Officer Bradley Darvill.

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First tending gardens, now hearts and minds

05/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1353 Views 0 Comments Chaplains

Growing up in Hervey Bay, Chaplain Luke Drury never imagined becoming a pastor or joining the military. CAPTION: Army Chaplain

Major General Paul Kenny, left, Special Operations Commander for Australia, presents Major Paul Dunbavin from the Australian Defence Force School of Special Operations with his Chief of Army gold commendation at Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney.

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Troops get gold for Olympic Games program

05/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4112 Views 0 Comments 2nd Commando Regiment, Holsworthy Barracks, Special Operations Command (SOCOMD)

Special Operations Command (SOCOMD) personnel who supported Australia’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games athletes and coaches were awarded a Chief of

Leading Seaman Stephen Sadler took part in the March On fundraiser on board HMAS Choules. Story and photo by Able Seaman Jasmine Moody.

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Moving for the mind and for charity

31/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1162 Views 0 Comments HMAS Choules

HMAS Choules’ personnel were inspired to raise funds for Soldier On this month when Leading Seaman Stephen Sadler got moving

Leading Aircraftwoman Mikaela Hedges and her military working dog Odin make a formidable team in asset and personnel protection for the RAAF. Story by John Noble.

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Passion meets innovation

31/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1705 Views 0 Comments Jericho Labs

Leading Aircraftwoman Mikaela Hedges took her passion for her job as a military working dog handler and produced an innovation

Lieutenant Commander Claire Baldwin, left, from the Directorate Navy Culture, takes control of the camera during the Screen Warriors training program. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers.

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From the sea to the big screen

31/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1262 Views 0 Comments Navy Reserve

Since being cast as Will Scarlett in a school production of Robin Hood at 10, Lieutenant Commander Claire Baldwin knew

Chief Petty Officer Matthew Thompson with his daughter Able Seaman Gemma Thompson at HMAS Albatross. Photo by Petty Officer Justin Brown.

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Dad’s Navy career inspires daughter

31/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1317 Views 0 Comments HMAS Albatross

Since seeing her dad leave for work in his uniform every day, Able Seaman Gemma Thompson was inspired to join

Outgoing Commander of the Australian Contingent, Colonel Richard Watson, left, hands over command to Colonel David Hughes on February 18. Photo by Flight Lieutenant Aminta Thomas.

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Change of command for Sudan contingent

31/03/202331/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1341 Views 0 Comments united Nations

Colonel Richard Watson handed over command of Operation Aslan to Colonel David Hughes at a ceremony at UN Tomping Base

Australian Army Combat Medic Private Gabrielle Young, from 3rd Health Battalion, Keswick Barracks, SA. Story by Jon Kroiter. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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Finding flexibility in new surroundings

29/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1056 Views 0 Comments 3rd Health Battalion, Army Reserve

In 2020, Private Gabrielle Young moved to Adelaide and wanted to return to active service on a flexible arrangement but

Incoming Head of Navy Engineering Rear Admiral Rachel Durbin speaks with colleagues at a transfer of authority ceremony at Campbell Park in Canberra. Story and photo by Petty Officer Jake Badior.

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Merging passion and leadership

29/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1209 Views 0 Comments

Breaking down barriers and fostering a culture of growth and development is Rear Admiral Rachel Durbin’s vision as the passionate

Army Sapper Flynn Skerke-Erwin, of the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, with trainee explosive detection dogs Joey, left, and Ash. Story and photo by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree.

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Following in uncle’s paw prints

24/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2474 Views 0 Comments 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, Military Working Dogs

Twelve-week-old Joey is a high-energy and inquisitive kelpie pup, but 3 Combat Engineer Regiment’s newest recruit has some big paws

Lieutenant Donna Miller in the intensive care unit of HMAS Canberra during Operation Vanuatu Assist. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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Destiny of a sea warrior’s descendant

24/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2017 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, Operation Vanuatu Assist

Royal Australian Navy nursing officer Lieutenant Donna Miller was destined for a life at sea. CAPTION: Lieutenant Donna Miller in

RAAF pilot Flight Lieutenant Natasha Henderson in the cockpit of a P-8A Poseidon prior to departing for a maritime surveillance mission. Story by Flying Officer Connor Bellhouse. Photo by Sergeant Nicci Freeman.

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Captaining aircraft on Operation Argos

24/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1571 Views 0 Comments No. 11 Squadron, Operation Argos, P-8A Poseidon

Deploying on Operation Argos to Okinawa, Japan, for the third time, Flight Lieutenant Natasha Henderson reflected on her progression from

Then Leading Aircraftwoman Jagroop Mangat provided communications and linguist support for Operation Pakistan Assist II in Kot Addu, Pakistan. Story by Squadron Leader Jessica Aldred.

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Linguistic skill a strength that opens doors and minds

22/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1316 Views 0 Comments Harmony Week

CAPTION: Then Leading Aircraftwoman Jagroop Mangat provided communications and linguist support for Operation Pakistan Assist II in Kot Addu, Pakistan.

Then Flight Lieutenant Darpan Dhawan, far right, with personnel from the Indian Air Force during the Exercise Pitch Black 2022 opening ceremony in Darwin. Story by Squadron Leader Jessica Aldred. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

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Up to the challenge thanks to different perspectives

22/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1127 Views 0 Comments Harmony Week

CAPTION: Then Flight Lieutenant Darpan Dhawan, far right, with personnel from the Indian Air Force during the Exercise Pitch Black

Soldiers and officers from 16th Battalion, The Royal Western Australia Regiment, and 10th Light Horse Regiment run to shore during the Rottnest Channel Swim. Story by Major Sandra Seman-Bourke. Photo by Lieutenant Colonel Lachlan Bromley.

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Swimming dream comes true for soldier

22/03/202324/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1182 Views 0 Comments 10th Light Horse Regiment (10LHR), 16th Battalion RWAR

For 10th Light Horse Regiment (10LHR) troop leader Lieutenant Sinéad Jameson, completing the 19.7-kilometre Rottnest Channel Swim solo has been

Private Philip Gore during Herdy’s Frontyard Ultra at Herdsman Lake, WA, 2022. Story by Corporal Veronica O’Hara. Photo by Marco Noé.

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In it for the long run

17/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1137 Views 0 Comments

Two medical corps personnel will compete in the Ultra Running 24-hour World Championships in Taiwan in December following strong performances

Then Sergeant Justin Cleggett inside an Afghan National Army UH-60 Black Hawk in 2019. Story by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree. Photo by Corporal Chris Beerens.

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From watching Black Hawk pilots to teaching them

17/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1577 Views 0 Comments S-70 Blackhawk, UH-60 Black Hawk, UH-60M Black Hawk

Following the announcement Army will acquire UH-60M Black Hawks, Warrant Officer – Class 2 Max Bree spoke to three operators

Lieutenant-Colonel Scott Dore conducts pre-flight checks on an Afghan National Army UH-60 Black Hawk at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan in 2019. Story by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree. Photo by Corporal Chris Beerens.

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Inspiring Black Hawk delivers capability

17/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1447 Views 0 Comments UH-60 Black Hawk

Following the announcement Army will acquire UH-60M Black Hawks, Warrant Officer – Class 2 Max Bree spoke to three operators