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Royal Australian Air Force Indigenous Liaison Officer, Flight Lieutenant Micheal Naawi promotes cultural awareness to Master Sergeant Jonathan Cowan (middle) and Master Sergeant Marcello Lindo of the United States Air Force during the Australian International Airshow 2023 at Avalon. Story by Flying Officer Shan Arachchi Galappatthy. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

My culture, your culture, our culture

07/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1267 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow, Indigenous

The Australian International Airshow 23 (AIA23) has been showcasing a plethora of aircraft from all over the globe as well

Leading Seaman Geoff Anthony displays his watercolour painting of HMAS Choules at Garden Island, Sydney. Story and photo by Private Nicholas Marquis.

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Keeping focused and level at sea

03/03/202303/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1381 Views 1 Comment Garden Island, HMAS Choules

While most are asleep in their cabins, a sailor sits working in repair bases with his satchel of painting supplies.

Defence LGBTI Information Service President Lieutenant Rachel Cosgrove takes part in the 2023 Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade on Oxford Street, Sydney. Story and photo by Private Nicholas Marquis.

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Inclusivity and acceptance – we’re all one team

03/03/202309/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2541 Views 10 Comments Defence Gay and Lesbian Information Service (DEFGLIS)

For the first time since 2020, 60 Defence personnel took to Sydney’s Oxford Street, with more than 12,000 other participants,

Corporal Dylan Curran, of 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, is one of this year's Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award recipients. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers.

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Giving help – and asking for it

01/03/202305/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1793 Views 2 Comments Hawkei, Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps (RAAOC)

CAPTION: Corporal Dylan Curran, of 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, is one of this year’s Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award

Private Wayne Drage shows a child how to use binoculars during a demonstration at Exercise Rocky Ready, at the Rockhampton Showgrounds last year. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton. Photo by Corporal Madhur Chitnis.

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Committed to caring for vulnerable children

01/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1211 Views 0 Comments 31st/42nd Battalion Royal Queensland Regiment, Army Reserve

CAPTION: Private Wayne Drage shows a child how to use binoculars during a demonstration at Exercise Rocky Ready, at the

Corporal Michael Stoop, of 6th/13th Light Battery, Tasmania, is one of this year's Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award recipients. Story by Private Nicholas Marquis.

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Quick to action in an emergency

01/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1486 Views 0 Comments 6th/13th Light Battery

CAPTION: Corporal Michael Stoop, of 6th/13th Light Battery, Tasmania, is one of this year’s Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award recipients.

Corporal Justin Wells, right, of 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, near Hebel on the Queensland/NSW border during Operation COVID-19 Assist. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman. Photo by Trooper Jonathan Goedhart.

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Proud to be an ambassador

01/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1479 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Operation Flood Assist 2022

CAPTION: Corporal Justin Wells, right, of 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, near Hebel on the Queensland/NSW border during Operation COVID-19

Squadron Leader Aleisha Croxford on stage at the Gungahlin College Theatre in Canberra. Story and photo by Private Nicholas Marquis.

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Personnel painted in a different light

27/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1899 Views 1 Comment ADF Creative Arts Association (ADFCAA)

Anyone in the ADF who says ‘nothing can surprise them’ should ask a colleague if they have hidden talents. CAPTION:

Allan 'Shorty' Moffatt, from the Voyager Survivors Association, stands with other survivors during a ceremony to name the Voyager Mess at Creswell in Jervis Bay, NSW. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers. Photo by Petty Officer Renee Mackenzie.

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Touching tribute for Voyager survivors

22/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1828 Views 0 Comments HMAS Creswell

On the moonless night of February 10, 1964, aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne sent a signal to Fleet Headquarters in Sydney,

Corporal Joe Kelly receives his Conspicuous Service Cross from Governor of New South Wales, Margaret Beazley. Story and photo by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell.

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Conspicuous Service Cross for Corporal Kelly

17/02/202319/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3959 Views 0 Comments

Volunteering with his local fire brigade during Black Saturday and RAAF employment testing opened Joe Kelly’s eyes to making a

Petty Officer Adam O'Brien stands on the flight deck as HMAS Arunta pulls into Hobart ahead of the 185th Royal Hobart Regatta. Story and photo by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan.

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Three home-port visits for Hobart local

17/02/202319/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1590 Views 0 Comments HMAS Arunta

A sailor from Hobart has enjoyed three port visits to his home town since joining the Navy. CAPTION: Petty Officer

'AIVIQ' providing a fuel resupply to Casey Station, Antarctica. Story by Flight Lieutenant Suellen Heath. All photos by Major Cameron Elston.

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Antarctic adventure for Army loggie

15/02/202319/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1819 Views 0 Comments Australian Antarctic Division, Operation Southern Discovery

A career in logistics and resupply planning paved the way for an Army officer to lead a team of expeditioners

Private Kayla Snyders switched from studying law to following her dream of being a police officer. Story by Captain Evita Ryan. Photo by Warrant Officer Two Kim Allen.

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Policewoman finds her calling in Army

15/02/202319/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2327 Views 1 Comment 1st Military Police Battalion, Royal Australian Corps of Military Police

For two years Kayla Snyders struggled to balance a Bachelor of Law with being a full-time medical receptionist in her

Air Force Indigenous Liaison Officer Flight Lieutenant Tramaine Dukes has been working with Indigenous communities in the Kimberley Region. Story by Flight Lieutenant Tremaine Dukes. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

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My role in ADF response to WA floods

10/02/202319/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2235 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, Indigenous, No. 35 Squadron, Operation Flood Assist 2023-1

Royal Australian Air Force Indigenous Liaison Officer Flight Lieutenant Tramaine Dukes tells the story of her role in the ADF’s

Rabbi Rafi Kaiserblueth is sworn in as Navy’s first Rabbi-Chaplain at a ceremony in Sydney. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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Ex NY ambo becomes first RAN Rabbi

10/02/202319/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1722 Views 0 Comments Chaplains

A former New York ambulance driver and US Navy reservist is set to become the Royal Australian Navy’s first Rabbi-Chaplain.

Flying Officer James Madden in his role as Air Traffic Controller at Darwin Airport. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dion Isaacson.

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Childhood dream realised

07/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1611 Views 0 Comments No. 452 Squadron, RAAF Darwin

James Madden has dreamed of controlling the skies since childhood. CAPTION: Flying Officer James Madden in his role as Air

Outgoing Commanding Officer HMAS Hobart Captain Andrew Pepper, front left, hands the “weight of command” to the incoming Commanding Officer Commander Tina Brown. Story by Lieutenant Stacey Butters. Photo by Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski.

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Hobart enters exciting new era

07/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1676 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Hobart

After a busy year of achievements in 2022, HMAS Hobart personnel are ready to welcome the challenges of 2023 under

Flight Lieutenant Brittany Knowles in her role as air traffic controller in Darwin. Story by John Noble.

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Landing her perfect job

07/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1411 Views 1 Comment No. 452 Squadron, RAAF Darwin

“The best job in the world” is how Flight Lieutenant Brittany Knowles describes her role as an air traffic controller

Washington Naval Attaché Commodore Darren Grogan, left, congratulates Warrant Officer Luke Brewer on his promotion on board USS Canberra. Story by Lieutenant Commander Steven Witzand. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Vance Ha (US Navy).

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A fitting place for promotion

07/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1731 Views 0 Comments US Navy

After completing a three-year posting with the United States Navy (USN), Chief Petty Officer Luke Brewer was promoted to Warrant

Incoming Commander Air Warfare Centre Air Commodore Adrian Maso, signs the transfer of command certificate witnessed by the outgoing Commander Air Commodore Ross Bender. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

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New Air Warfare Centre Commander takes the reins

03/02/202303/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2047 Views 0 Comments Edinburgh Defence Precinct

A ceremony at the Edinburgh Defence Precinct marked the transfer of command for the Air Warfare Centre. CAPTION: Incoming Commander