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Exercise in India a chance to reconnect with families

15/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 904 Views 0 Comments India

When Private Manpreet Sharma left India in 2009 and joined the Australian Army, he never imagined an international exercise would

Seaman Boatswains Mate Kelsey Buchanan stands at the 12.7mm machine gun on board HMAS Anzac. Story by Lieutenant Amy Johnson. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

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New horizons for inspired young sailors

15/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1159 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Anzac, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

When HMA Ships Adelaide and Anzac pulled away from the wharf to begin their roles in Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022 (IPE22),

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Breaking language barriers in Indonesia

15/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 846 Views 0 Comments Indonesian Navy

For Lieutenant Commander Mark Graichan, the masters degree he completed through Indonesia’s Navy command and staff college has been as

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A Christmas treat for Amberley families

12/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1061 Views 0 Comments

Fairy floss, popcorn and snow cones went hand in hand with a visit from Santa and joyful screams of families

From left, Leading Aircraftman Luke Seaton, Corporal Kerry Cane and Leading Aircraftwoman Amber Herz, of 23 Squadron Firefighters, before the 60-kilometre breathing apparatus walk. Story by Flight Lieutenant Suellen Heath. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Timothy Shorter.

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Firefighters make a difference three ways

12/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 938 Views 0 Comments No. 23 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

As if wearing a firefighting uniform is attention-grabbing enough, members of 23 Squadron Fire Section grew (or stuck on) moustaches

Sub-Lieutenant Breannan McMahon in HMAS Stalwart. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Aaron Robinson.

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From the Shire to the South China Sea

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1767 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base West, HMAS Stalwart

The first international deployment for HMAS Stalwart gave a junior Navy officer from the Sutherland Shire the opportunity to visit

Capability Manager, School of Air Traffic Control, Mr Frank Jones, left, recipient of the 2022 Bellenger Bell award, with the family of the late Wing Commander Sean Bellenger. Story by Flying Officer Alexandra Clarke. Photo by Petty Officer Richard Prideaux.

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Bellenger Bell honours excellence and values

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1551 Views 0 Comments School of Air Traffic Control (SATC)

Capability Manager Frank Jones was awarded the Bellenger Bell Award for 2022 for his exemplary performance at the School of

Chief Petty Officer Jessie McFarland runs a barbershop for charity on board HMAS Adelaide. Story by Flying Officer Brent Moloney. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

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Haircuts that make a difference

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1069 Views 0 Comments Beyond Blue, HMAS Adelaide, mental health, White Ribbon

When he needs some motivation, Chief Petty Officer Jessie McFarlane gives himself a haircut. CAPTION: Chief Petty Officer Jessie McFarland

Physical training instructor Petty Officer Jacob Machen conducts the first ADF Fitness Leaders course at sea on board HMAS Adelaide. Story by Flight Lieutenant Brent Moloney. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

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Budding fitness leaders run on water

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 839 Views 0 Comments ADF Fitness Leaders (ADFFL), HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

Of all the achievements recorded on Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022, few would have been more physical than the first sea-borne ADF

Corporal Susan Touch won 'best editor' at the 2022 Ediplay International film Festival in France. Story by Major Carrie Robards. Photo by Private Kelsey Innes.

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Army film editor recognised on the world stage

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1005 Views 0 Comments Puckapunyal

An Army multimedia technician has found an unexpected calling to the short-film industry. CAPTION: Corporal Susan Touch won ‘best editor’

Navy's Imam, Chaplain Majidih Essa. Story by Senior Chaplain Andrew Thorburn. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester

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Faith in bridges of respect

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 875 Views 0 Comments Chaplains, HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

Navy’s first Muslim chaplain visited the Maldives, Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia to build relationships with regional partners during Indo-Pacific Endeavour

Hassett Award recipient Corporal Joshua Green, centre, with Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Johnson, left, and Warrant Officer Class One Anthony Jones. Story and photo by Private Nicholas Marquis.

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Leadership trophy a first for battalion

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1722 Views 3 Comments 3rd Battalion RAR, Duke of Gloucester Cup, M113

Supporting Australia’s material assistance to Ukraine has secured a soldier from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) the Hassett

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Army CrossFit team pulls – and lifts – its weight

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 739 Views 0 Comments crossfit

If squatting with a long sandbag over your shoulders weighing more than 100kg doesn’t sound like your cup of tea,

Scott Grimley with his guide dog, Dudley, and Able Seaman Taryn Dickens with her assistance dog, Gigi, enjoy some time in the sun. Story and photo by Private Nicholas Marquis.

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Finding the ability to keep working

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 754 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, assistance dogs

CAPTION: Scott Grimley with his guide dog, Dudley, and Able Seaman Taryn Dickens with her assistance dog, Gigi, enjoy some

Seaman Maritime Logistics Chef William Smith in the galley on board HMAS Adelaide. Story by Staff Sergeant (USMC) Antonio De la Fuente and Lieutenant Amy Johnson. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

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Waving to ships leads to sailing the waves

02/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1304 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, indo

Seaman William Smith, who has just finished sailing around the Indo-Pacific region on his first deployment, says the place was

Able Seaman Taryn Dickens with her assistance dog, Gigi, at Brindabella Park, ACT. Story and photo by Private Nicholas Marquis.

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A change in vision brings opportunity

02/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1093 Views 0 Comments assistance dogs

When Able Seaman Taryn Dickens thought she had a long migraine, she didn’t know her life was going to change.

Members of New Entry Officer Course 67 contribute to the Defence Blood Challenge by donating blood at the mobile blood centre, Nowra. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photo by Petty Officer Justin Brown.

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New blood to the challenge

02/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 992 Views 0 Comments HMAS Creswell, Red Cross Blood Challenge

Twelve members of New Entry Officers’ Course 67 have rolled up their sleeves to donate blood at the Nowra Mobile

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Marking a milestone for charity

02/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 809 Views 0 Comments 1RAR

How do you mark a milestone birthday? Throw a big party and invite all your friends? Take an overseas holiday

The outgoing Warrant Officer of the Air Force, WOFF-AF Fiona Grasby, hands over the mantle to her successor, WOFF-AF Ralph Clifton. Story by John Noble. Photo by Nicole Mankowski.

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Welcome to 10th Warrant Officer of the Air Force

02/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2256 Views 0 Comments Chief of Air Force

The important role of Warrant Officer of the Air Force (WOFF-AF) is being given a fresh set of eyes with

Private Kirsty Joyce, from Rifle Company Butterworth Rotation 137, swaps patches with a Royal Brunei Land Force Medic from the 3rd Battalion. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photos by Bombardier Guy Sadler.

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Medics tested on jungle exercise in Brunei

02/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1693 Views 0 Comments 2nd Health Battalion, Exercise Mallee Bull, Rifle Company Butterworth, Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF)

Hailing from the small town of Kukerin in rural Western Australia, Army Medic Private Kirsty Joyce was a long way