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Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 coordinator Lieutenant Commander James Dobson on the wharf at Pearl Harbour in Hawaii. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

Navy officer at the centre of RIMPAC planning

03/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 953 Views 0 Comments RIMPAC

With the safe and successful execution of the world’s largest Navy exercise comes a huge planning effort involving thousands of

Flight Lieutenant Allister Daish mans the air traffic control console in the air traffic control room on board HMAS Canberra during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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The best of both worlds

03/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1063 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, RIMPAC

Forty years of service to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and now the best of

Able Seaman Chelsea Clayton works on the bridge of HMAS Warramunga during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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A scenic first overseas deployment

03/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 904 Views 0 Comments HMAS Warramunga, RIMPAC

With its beautiful beaches and laidback lifestyle, Hawaii was an idyllic location for Able Seaman Chelsea Clayton’s first overseas deployment

Air Commodore Christopher "Noddy" Sawade, left, with Air Commodore Michael "Micka" Gray at the Air Show Team Handover Ceremony at RAAF Base Darwin. Story by Flight Lieutenant Marina Power. Photo by Sergeant Pete Gammie.

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There’s a new show in town

29/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2345 Views 0 Comments Air Show, RAAF Darwin, RAAF Reserve

After a long and successful stint as the Head of Air Shows, Air Commodore Christopher ‘Noddy’ Sawade handed over command

Graduates of the Indigenous Pre-Recruit Program fall in for the Graduation Ceremony held at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia. Story by Lieutenant Josephine Rider.

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HMAS Stirling hosts Indigenous Pre-Recruit Program

29/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1221 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stirling, Indigenous

Eight future Indigenous sailors, soldiers and aviators graduated from the recent Indigenous Pre-Recruit Program (IPRP) held at HMAS Stirling. CAPTION:

Leading Seaman Alyssa Clark on the flight deck of HMAS Canberra as the ship conducts Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Story and photo by Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski.

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Sailor honoured to represent Australia

29/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1181 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, RIMPAC

Leading Seaman Alyssa Clark serves on board landing helicopter dock HMAS Canberra, where she works as a flight deck marshaller

Deputy Chief of Air Force Air Vice Marshal Stephen Meredith delivers the keynote address at the book launch of Invited to a War at RAAF Base Laverton. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Squadron Leader Anna Williams.

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Autobiography details passion for air power

29/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 974 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Laverton

Invited to a War, a new edition of the autobiography of Air Vice Marshal Alan Reed, was launched at RAAF

Dr Michael Davey, right, and his team stop for a photo at the Northern Territory border as they ride around Australia raising money for Soldier On. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton. Photo by Sergeant Sebastian Beurich.

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Riding postie bikes for mental health

26/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1556 Views 0 Comments mental health, Soldier On

Dressed like Wally from Where’s Wally while riding postie bikes around Australia, three former sailors are contending with 14,500km of road

Navy Cadet Chief Petty Officer Rory Jacket, left, congratulates Vice Admiral Mark Hammond after the Chief of Navy Change of Command Ceremony at Russell Offices, Canberra. Photo by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin and Lieutenant Brendan Trembath.

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New Chief of Navy takes the helm

26/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1514 Views 0 Comments Chief of Navy

Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond is energised and eager to get on with the huge task he has

Royal Australian Air Force officer Flight Lieutenant Luke Brown during a training session for the 48forM8's challenge in Melbourne, Victoria. Story by Captain Carolyn Barnett.

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Gruelling test of fitness for charity

22/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1795 Views 0 Comments mental health, mental toughness

Three Australian Defence Force officers are putting themselves to the ultimate test of fitness this weekend for charity: a 48 hour-long

Warrant Officer Class Two Stuart Camac briefed 7th Brigade on his rotation to Egypt after being presented the Multinational Force and Observers Medal as he was farewelled from 26 years full time service. Story and photo by Major Roger Brennan.

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A ‘giant’ sees fit to move on

22/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2284 Views 0 Comments 7th Brigade, Gallipoli Barracks, Operation Mazurka

Personnel from 7th Brigade, Gallipoli Barracks, have Warrant Officer Class Two Stuart Camac to thank for their superior fitness performances.

Australian Army officer Captain Chloe Pinheiro is serving as a member of the Multinational Force and Observers at South Camp, located in the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt. Story and photo by Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper.

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Helping keep the peace in Egypt

22/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1961 Views 0 Comments Multinational Force and Observers, Operation Mazurka

Flying low over the desert, Army Captain Chloe Pinheiro looks down and doesn’t think of exploring it by camel; she

Two members from 7th Brigade labelling which of the many Legacy bears they're packing, with options ranging from Army to Navy to Royal Australian Air Force. Story and photo by Captain Cody Tsaousis.

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7th Brigade backs Legacy

19/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1947 Views 0 Comments 7th Brigade, Legacy, Legacy Week

Soldiers from 7th Brigade were more than happy to lend a hand in the name of charity ahead of upcoming

Mother and daughter duo, Scartisha Ningella, left, and Lucielle Jimbidie, at the Pilbara Regiment enlistment ceremony at Defence Force Recruiting in Perth. Story by Peta Magorian. Photo by Corporal Nakia Chapman.

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Standing up for community and Country

19/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1611 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, NAIDOC Week, NORFORCE, Regional Force Surveillance Group, The Pilbara Regiment

The Pilbara Regiment welcomed three new Indigenous recruits on July 8 during an enlistment ceremony at Defence Force Recruiting in

Royal Australian Navy Boatswains Mate Seaman Jordan Moscatt from HMAS Adelaide on deployment in support of the NSW Government's response to flooding in the Hawkesbury region. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. Photo by Corporal Madhur Chitnis.

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Seaman returns to floods at home

19/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1512 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, NSW Flood Assist, State Emergency Service (SES)

Once posted to a ship, members of the Royal Australian Navy can go long periods of time before returning home.

Royal Australian Navy Maritime Human Resources Officer Lieutenant Vicky Nguyen, right, acts as Master of Ceremonies during the Pacific Partnership 2022 opening ceremony. Story by Captain Lily Charles. Photo supplied.

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Connection to heritage

19/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1236 Views 0 Comments HMAS Albatross, HMAS Cerberus, USNS Mercy, Vietnam

For Royal Australian Navy maritime human resources officer (MHRO), Lieutenant Vicky Nguyen, representing the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in Vietnam