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Photos of Lieutenant McWilliam, foreground right, and Captain McWilliam, foreground left; his diary, back left, and his midshipman’s journal, back right. Story and photo by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson.

Extraordinary tale behind extraordinary documents

18/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 724 Views 0 Comments AWM, WWI

The story of coincidence, persistence and happenstance – a set of historic documents uncovered at the Australian High Commission in

Representing the Chief of Air Force, Air Commodore James Badgery lays a wreath at St David's Cathedral in Hobart during the Battle of Britain National Commemoration service. Story by Flying Officer Wendy Pyper. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Brett Sherriff.

ADF People History Lest We Forget Royal Australian Air Force

A determination to serve and defend

18/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 744 Views 0 Comments Battle of Britain, Chief of Air Force, WWII

In a speech to the House of Commons in August 1940, then Prime Minister Winston Churchill defined the fierce battle

Army officer Captain Rachael Kloprogge greets Legacy widow and former signaller Shirley Ross during a Legacy Brisbane Backyard Assist at Mrs Ross’ home in Chapel Hill, Brisbane. Story by Major Evita Ryan. Photos by Lance Corporal Luke Donegan.

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Volunteers join backyard blitz for Legacy widow

18/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 933 Views 0 Comments 6th Brigade, Legacy

Legacy widow Shirley Ross was overwhelmed by the support she received during a Legacy Brisbane Backyard Assist at her Chapel

Corporal Jess Aitken of 1 Combat Communications Squadron sets up vital ICT infrastructure during Exercise Red Flag Alaska, ensuring secure communications for Air Force. Story by Flight Lieutenant Glen Paul. Photo by Corporal Hayden Young.

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Giving the ICT green light during Red Flag

13/09/202423/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1062 Views 0 Comments Exercise Red Flag, no. 1 Combat Communication Squadron

Corporal Jess Aitken, of 1 Combat Communications Squadron, swapped sunny skies for icy terrain when she travelled from her hometown

(L-R) Lieutenant Colonol Justin Meyer, Master Sergeant Emily Luzum, Debbie Wadwell and Group Captain Paul Jarvis with a shadow box for the Russell family, at RAAF Base Amberley, Qld. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photos by Corporal Brett Sherriff.

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B-2 Spirit delivers important overseas mail

13/09/202415/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 714 Views 0 Comments No. 82 Wing, RAAF Amberley, RSL, US Air Force, Vietnam War, WWII

When sending important packages overseas, most people look for a fast and secure carrier – and no other provider can

This year’s focus for R U OK? Day is to ask the question on any day, because meaningful conversations can make a difference.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing Veterans

Have a chat that could save a life

12/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 920 Views 0 Comments R U OK

Whether it’s on exercise, operations or in the office, there’s never a wrong time to ask R U OK? It

Major Angela Uphill and her two children lay a wreath during the 2024 Legacy Week launch at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing Lest We Forget

Recipient praises ‘amazing people’ at Legacy

04/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1003 Views 0 Comments AWM, Legacy Week

Three years ago, after her husband David’s death by suicide, Major Angela Uphill found support in Legacy. CAPTION: Major Angela Uphill

Veterinary officer in the ADF, Captain Alexandra Blecich, greets explosive detection dog Petra. Story by Flight Lieutenant Marina Power.

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Taking care of the soldiers’ best friend

04/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1035 Views 0 Comments 2nd Health Battalion, MWD

As the only full-time veterinary officer in the ADF, Captain Alexandra Blecich augments garrison health provided by civilian veterinarians and

Private Riley Mayne and military police dog Deek prepare to apprehend a decoy during the Military Working Dog Handler Basic Course. Story by Major Evita Ryan. Photos by Lance Corporal Luke Donegan.

ADF People Australian Army

Dux praises his canine companion

03/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1287 Views 0 Comments 1st Military Police Battalion, Military Police Dog, Military Working Dogs, RAAF Amberley

In just four months, Private Riley Mayne and MPD Deek developed a bond most dog lovers can only dream of.

The Thom family at 1 Recruit Training Unit at RAAF Base Wagga. Story and photos by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

ADF People

Thom family the epitome of service

03/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 728 Views 0 Comments No. 1 Recruit Training Unit, RAAF Wagga Wagga

It’s very much a case of one family, one Defence for the Thoms. CAPTION: (L-R) Australian Army soldier Private Sharvorne

Aviators from 1 Squadron, Flight Lieutenants Nick and Slade, with a F/A-18F Super Hornet at RAAF Base Amberley prepare for their flying display. Story by Squadron Leader Tina Turner. Photo byCorporal Brett Sherriff.

ADF People Royal Australian Air Force Videos

From spectators to Riverfire stars

03/09/202407/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1995 Views 0 Comments F/A-18F Super Hornet, No. 1 Squadron, RAAF Amberley, Riverfire

Two aviators who grew up in south-east Queensland fulfilled childhood dreams of flying in Brisbane’s most iconic event – Riverfire

Leading Aircraftman Ryan Anderson, a ground support equipment technician in the mechanical equipment operations maintenance section workshop at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flight Lieutenant Felicity Abraham. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.

ADF People Royal Australian Air Force

Maintaining fast jets at Amberley

30/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1346 Views 0 Comments No. 23 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

Knowing how to service and maintain all types of equipment on an airfield is just part of the job for

Governor of South Australia Frances Adamson, right, presents Elizabeth Buchanan with a Medal for Gallantry, which was posthumously awarded to her father, the late Pilot Officer Warren Frank Cowan, for his actions on July 22, 1942. Story by Flight Lieutenant Robert Cochran. Photos by Sergeant David Cotton.

ADF People History Lest We Forget

Heroic WW2 acts awarded 82 years on

30/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 716 Views 0 Comments Medal for Gallantry, WWII

Medals of Gallantry have been awarded to members of 32 Squadron who were killed in action during World War 2.

Army anaesthetist Major Timothy Charles from the 2nd Health Brigade participates in a simulated mass-casualty scenario in the surgical bay at the Role 2 Basic medical treatment facility during Exercise Predator's Run at the Bradshaw Field Training Area. Story and photo by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.

ADF People Australian Army Health and Wellbeing

The person standing between patient and pain

28/08/202431/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1131 Views 1 Comment 2nd Health Brigade, Exercise Predator’s Run

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Image specialist makes AI aircraft ID breakthrough

28/08/202403/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1296 Views 0 Comments Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Thanks to an image specialist’s out-of-the-box thinking, searching for pictures of aircraft could soon be a whole lot easier. CAPTION: Air

Lieutenant Jonathan Wills visits Henricus Avenue, Colombo, once home to his mother's family and which now bears the family name. Story by Lieutenant Commander Emma Anderson. Photos by Petty Officer Bradley Darvill.

ADF People History Overseas Royal Australian Navy

A golden opportunity in Sri Lanka

28/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 946 Views 0 Comments Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Navy Reserve

A deployment to Sri Lanka was like an episode of Who Do You Think You Are? for public affairs officer

Madeleine King MP hands over Sergeant John Brislin’s WW2 medals to his son, Bruce Brislin, outside her office in Rockingham, WA. Story by Lieutenant Commander John . Photos Supplied.

ADF People History Lest We Forget

WW2 medals lost but not forgotten

21/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 773 Views 0 Comments WWII

“We will remember them” is more than a phrase. CAPTION: Madeleine King MP hands over Sergeant John Brislin’s WW2 medals to

Chief Petty Officer Karen Lewis performs her role as a Navy Business Analyst. Story by Flight Lieutenant Marina Power. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Paris Rigney.

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Sailor excels in newfound passion

21/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 732 Views 0 Comments Army Data Hub

For a passionate data buff, Army Data Hub is the place to be. CAPTION: Chief Petty Officer Karen Lewis performs her

Warrant Officer Class One Benjamin Spain is a ground crew mission support standards officer within Army Aviation Command. Story by Flight Lieutenant Marina Power.

ADF People Australian Army

Ground crew career takes off

21/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 757 Views 0 Comments AH-64E Apache, Aviation Command, UH-60M Black Hawk

It’s a busy time to be in Army aviation for ground crew mission support (GCMS), with the introduction of UH-60M

Navy sailors from HMAS Perth, Chief Petty Officer Glen Nipperess, left, and Lieutenant Commander Gemma Casserly, return a recovered craft to its owner, Army soldier Warrant Officer Class Two Carl Stanley, centre right, at HMAS Coonawarra. Story and photo by Corporal Michael Rogers.

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Navy recovers soldier’s sunken boat

16/08/202417/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1303 Views 0 Comments HMAS Coonawarra, HMAS Perth

Three months after he lost his boat, which had drifted about 1600km, an Australian soldier has been reunited with it,