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Australian Defence Force Academy midshipmen and officer cadets make up the Guard for the opening of Parliament House on May 9, 1988. Captain Jayne Craig’s white uniform reflects the Queen's pink outfit. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan.

Naval officers remember another Royal day

16/09/202225/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1135 Views 0 Comments Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

Three naval officers have recalled their unforgettable experience of the day new Parliament House opened and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth

Australian Army Corporal Aiko Gabriel, right, with Philippine Army Private First Class John Paul Madriaga, left, and 1st Lieutenant Karl Philip A.Amantillo during Exercise Predators Run. Story by Major Megan McDermott. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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Communication key on combined exercise

09/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1902 Views 0 Comments 1st Brigade, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Predators Run

Far from the cool weather at home in Canberra, Australian Army Corporal Aiko Gabriel recently patrolled the austere terrain of the

The Round for Life 2022 cyclists begin their 2300km fundraising journey from Picnic Point in Toowoomba. Story by Captain Evita Ryan. Photo by WO2 Kim Allen.

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Riding for a cancer cure

09/09/202209/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1343 Views 0 Comments 7th Signal Regiment, Defence Force School of Signals

The words “How’s Kenny going?” may sound like a typical question a mate would ask another mate after work one

Flight Sergeant Shan Origliasso with her daughter Zahlee, wearing her father’s medals, are supported by Legacy after the loss of their partner and father Leith Walsh in 2019. Story by Corporal Melina Young. Photo by Flight Sergeant Shan Origliasso.

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Bears and pens make huge impact

07/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1433 Views 0 Comments Legacy, Legacy Week

For Flight Sergeant Shan Origliasso and her seven-year-old daughter Zahlee, life would be a lot harder without the support they

Senior ADF Officer at RAAF Base Amberley Group Captain Iain Carty and Bruce McGowan stand in front of the two cuddle beds presented to the palliative care unit of Warwick Hospital. Story by Flying Officer Greg Hinks. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

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A place to hold loved ones close

07/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1287 Views 0 Comments RAAF Amberley

A cuddle bed has been presented to Warwick Hospital’s palliative care unit in honour of the late Flight Lieutenant Belinda

Warrant Officer Kevin ‘Skeet’ Parker, left, removing the dome nut from a propeller in the paint shop at the RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Flight Sergeant Michael Hartley.

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Half a century maintaining Australia’s aircraft

07/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 955 Views 0 Comments RAAF Reserve, RAAF Townsville, RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre (RTAHC)

After serving with Air Force for more than half a century, Warrant Officer Kevin ‘Skeet’ Parker now spends his retirement

Air Commodore Robert Lawson, Director-General of History and Heritage – Air Force, addresses family members and friends of Flight Sergeant Richard Hobbs, crew member of Catalina A24-50. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Sergeant Gary Dixon.

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Special Memorial for fallen airman’s family

07/09/202211/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1266 Views 1 Comment Aviation Heritage Centre, Catalina, WWII

A commemorative service was recently held at the Aviation Heritage Museum in Perth for the family members of Flight Sergeant

Group Captain Jarrod Pendlebury, Defence Attache for United Nations New York, speaking at the United Nations Security Council. Story by Kristi Cheng.

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Defence on show at United Nations event

07/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1309 Views 0 Comments UN Peacekeeping

It was a surreal experience for Group Captain Jarrod Pendlebury to sit at the horseshoe table dominating the centre of

Lance Corporal Rick Milosevic's partner, Kelly Walton, and their daughter lay a wreath at 'Rick's Jump Up' memorial in Quilpie. Story by Captain Taylor Lynch. Photo by Major Roger Brennan.

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Community pays respects to fallen soldiers

07/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1249 Views 0 Comments 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry), Afghanistan, Gallipoli Barracks

For locals in the regional town of Quilpie, reaching the knoll on Warrego Highway overlooking the Western Queensland countryside is

Major Waldo Britz prepares test equipment on a 5th Aviation Regiment MRH90 Taipan helicopter at RAAF Base Townsville. Story by Lieutenant Akhil Kambil and Captain Carolyn Barnett. Photo by Corporal Lisa Sherman.

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Engineers put flight principles to the test

07/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 729 Views 0 Comments 5th Aviation Regiment

Major Waldo Britz has a job that few in Army know about and far fewer perform. CAPTION: Major Waldo Britz

WO2 Simon Lovell, centre, is presented with a Federation Star for 40 years of service by Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart at Randwick Barracks, in the presence of his wife, Teresa Lovell. Story by Captain Evita Ryan. Photo by Corporal James Davison.

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Forty years well engineered

06/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1325 Views 0 Comments Corps of Engineering, Defence Force Recruiting, Federation Star, Royal Australian Corps of Signals

Six years into his ADF career, Warrant Officer Class Two (WO2) Simon Lovell had a new job lined up and

Australian Army soldier Corporal Hayden Guilfoyle. Story by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello. Photo supplied.

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Brave soldiers recognised

31/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1887 Views 0 Comments Townsville Floods 2019

Creating a rope handrail between a parked armoured vehicle and signpost in strong flowing water, a pair of soldiers helped

Lieutenant Commander Wesley Truscott in the sick bay on board HMAS Canberra. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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From junior recruit to senior health officer in Navy’s largest ship

31/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1187 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, RIMPAC

At the age of 15, junior recruit Wes Truscott had no idea he would become the Senior Health Officer on

Leading Seaman Suamili Nanai conducts a weightlifting training session at HMAS Stirling gymnasium in preparation for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton. Photo by Leading Seaman Craig Walton.

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Royal Australian Navy sailor represents Australia at Commonwealth Games

26/08/202227/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1362 Views 0 Comments Commonwealth Games

Lifting more than 200kg over one’s head is no mean feat for Australia’s top weightlifter, who experienced all the bells

From left, Privates Kenneth Tucker, Peter Collins, Patrick Collier, Jessica Dargan and Patrick Rankine during an adventure training activity in the Northern Territory. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo: Captain James MacLean.

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Walking together for a good cause

26/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1183 Views 0 Comments 17th Combat Service Support Battalion

Walking along the Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory, Captain James Maclean reflected on fatherhood and his family. CAPTION: From

Craftsman Cameron Powell moves the 30mm cannon on a Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopter at Robertson Barracks in Darwin. Story by Captain Carolyn Barnett. Photo by Corporal Rodrigo Villablanca.

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Aviation career takes off with passion

26/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1192 Views 0 Comments 1st Aviation Regiment, RAAFSTT, Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter

Aviation is a passion for avionics technician Craftsman Cameron Powell, from the 1st Aviation Regiment. CAPTION: Craftsman Cameron Powell moves

Private Maria Aniceto re-stocks catering supplies in the deployable catering capability at Camp Birt during the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program in Gapuwiyak, Northern Territory. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photo by Warrant Officer Class Two Kim Allen.

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Chance to engage with Indigenous culture

23/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 830 Views 0 Comments 10th Force Support Battalion, 1st Brigade, AACAP, Indigenous

About 22 hours’ drive from her family in Darwin, Private Maria Aniceto has made herself right at home in another

Flight Sergeant Christine Williams, with her husband Warren, at the Lifeblood Canberra Garran Donor Centre on the occasion of her 250th blood donation. Story by John Noble. Photo by Flight Sergeant Kev Berriman.

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Blood donor joins 250 club

23/08/202227/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1007 Views 0 Comments Red Cross Blood Challenge, Red Cross Lifeblood

Royal Australian Air Force Flight Sergeant Christine Williams notched up an impressive milestone by giving her 250th blood donation recently

Private Adrian Fleming completes a daily field test of the purified water at Camp Birt during the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program in Gapuwiyak, Northern Territory. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photo: byWarrant Officer Class Two Kim Allen.

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Connection to country in the Top End

23/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1110 Views 0 Comments 1st Health Battalion, AACAP, Indigenous

A Territorian through and through, 1st Health Battalion’s Private Adrian Fleming is loving the opportunity to spend time in his

Air Force Dentist Flight Lieutenant Jack O'Neill (right) and Dental Assistant Leading Aircraftwoman Ocean Mitchell perform a dental procedure onboard United States Hospital Ship USNS Mercy during Pacific Partnership 2022 in Palawan, Philippines. Story by Captain Sarah Kelly. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

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All smiles on Pacific Partnership 2022

19/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1504 Views 0 Comments Pacific Partnership, Philippines, USNS Mercy

Flight Lieutenant Jack O’Neill is a Royal Australian Air Force dental officer currently deployed on Pacific Partnership 2022. CAPTION: Air