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Royal Australian Navy pilot Lieutenant Dan Cochrane, left, and the Royal Navy Merlin Mark 2 helicopter crew that rescued a kayaker off Cornwall in southern England. Story by Graeme Wilkinson, Acting Public Relations Officer, Royal Navy. Photo by Royal Navy.

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Aussie in unplanned UK rescue mission

08/02/202212/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2726 Views 1 Comment Royal Navy

A Royal Australian Navy officer on a training exercise in the UK found himself in the middle of a real-life

Chef Leading Seaman Tenielle Walter has been recognised in this year's Australia Day honours. Story by Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

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Award dished up for challenging deployment

03/02/202212/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1542 Views 0 Comments Australia Day Honours List, HMAS Sirius, RIMPAC

For many sailors, memories of a deployment are based on the ports you stepped off at and the food on

Private Raymond Gunning from 10th Force Support Battalion and Mr Les Tanna from the Wulgurukaba Walkabouts during the totem ceremony in Townsville. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photo by Corporal Brodie Cross.

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Army’s first Indigenous spiritual totem

03/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2212 Views 2 Comments 10th Force Support Battalion, Indigenous

An Army unit’s shared connection to the land and water with the local Indigenous people has been recognised with Army’s first spiritual

Army pilot Captain Shaun Gill in front of a Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopter from 1st Aviation Regiment at Robertson Barracks, NT. Story by Captain Carolyn Barnett. Photo by Corporal Rodrigo Villablanca.

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Pilot ventures into space studies

01/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1555 Views 0 Comments 1st Aviation Regiment, STEM, Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter

A background in science led to a professional curiosity in space engineering for one Army pilot. CAPTION: Army pilot Captain

Navy sailor Leading Seaman Christine Fine on the bridge of HMAS Adelaide during Operation Tonga Assist 2022. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Corporal Robert Whitmore.

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Tongan homecoming for ADF personnel

01/02/202201/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2183 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, Operation Tonga Assist 2022

When HMAS Adelaide sailed into Tongan waters on Australia Day, it was something of a homecoming for four Australian Defence

Australian Army soldier Corporal Kbora Ali has been selected as a UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador representing South Australia. Story by Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

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Living the dream

01/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1920 Views 0 Comments UNICEF

When Corporal Kbora Ali first encountered blue-clad UNICEF workers handing out school supplies, she saw a future role for herself. CAPTION:

Petty Officer marine technician Paul De Keizer in the Marine Engineering Demonstration Building at HMAS Cerberus, Victoria. Story by Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper. Photo by Petty Officer James Whittle.

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Disaster-relief mission he won’t forget

26/01/202229/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1612 Views 0 Comments HMAS Choules, Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20

A thick blanket of ash covered the water and there was no way to stop the relentless smoke getting into

Air Force aviator Warrant Officer Steve Weaver prepares for a medal ceremony at the Sydney 2018 Invictus Games. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photo by Sergeant William Guthrie.

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Passion and commitment leads to recognition

26/01/202229/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1385 Views 0 Comments Indigenous

If you met Warrant Officer Steve Weaver out on a base, you’d be inspired by his passion and commitment to

Army officer Captain Cameron Laing provides a site brief to Fijian TAFE students at the Blackrock Redevelopment Project in Fiji.

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Conspicuous service in Fiji recognised

26/01/202226/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1772 Views 0 Comments Fiji Assist, HMAS Adelaide, MRH-90 Taipan

After Tropical Cyclone Yasa devastated Fiji in late 2020, destroying farms, schools, homes and critical infrastructure, Captain Cameron Laing and

Air Force aviator Warrant Officer Raylee Scott (left) taking part in the Million Push-Up Challenge with Theatre Communications Group colleagues while deployed to the Middle East. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

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Australia Day honour is the icing on the cake

26/01/202229/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1458 Views 0 Comments

Royal Australian Air Force Warrant Officer Raylee ‘Pixie’ Scott thought 2022 couldn’t get any better after starting her new role

Air Force aviator Flight Sergeant Damian Gardiner was awarded a Conspicuous Service Cross for his work helping to introduce the F-35 Lightning II into service. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photo by Corporal Dan Pinhorn.

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Lightning strikes for RAAF technician

26/01/202229/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1769 Views 0 Comments F-35A Lightning II, No. 3 Squadron

Royal Australian Air Force Flight Sergeant Damian Gardiner’s extraordinary technical ability and interpersonal skills were recognised on this year’s Australia

Sergeant Marc Plant stands in front of a Shadow 200 UAS. Photo by Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper.

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Technology a game-changer for artillery

20/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2162 Views 0 Comments drones, Royal Australian Artillery, Shadow 200 UAS, unmanned aerial systems

Artillery operators in the 19th century wouldn’t recognise the capability in its most modern form. CAPTION: Sergeant Marc Plant stands

Lieutenant Justin Mellross, left, receives the United States Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Commanding Officer USS Firebolt Lieutenant Commander Raymond Miller IV. Photo: by Lieutenant E Garcia, United States Navy.

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Work in drug bust recognised

20/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1731 Views 0 Comments narcotics, Operation Manitou, united States Navy

The United States Navy has recognised the Royal Australian Navy’s Lieutenant Justin Mellross for his work in support of the

Summer School students on the flight deck of a No. 37 Squadron C-130J Hercules during a visit to RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Corporal David Said.

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Richmond hosts next generation of engineers

20/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1532 Views 0 Comments RAAF Richmond

Hangar doors at RAAF Base Richmond were opened to the next generation of engineers on December 7, with a group

Commander Nick Barker passes on his father's ceremonial sword to his daughter, Lieutenant Emma Barker, following her graduation from New Entry Officers' Course at HMAS Creswell. Story by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello. Photo by Leading Seaman David Cox.

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Slice of family history handed down

20/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1839 Views 0 Comments

Continuing a family tradition, nursing officer Lieutenant Emma Barker late last year graduated from the Royal Australian Naval College, with

HMAS Farncomb in rough seas off Sydney. Photo by Leading Seaman Brenton Freind.

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From diesel engines to data

08/01/202220/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2350 Views 0 Comments ADFA, Royal Australian Naval College

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Midshipman Lawrence Sabai at the Royal Australian Naval College, HMAS Creswell. Story by Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper. Photo by Private Jacob Joseph.

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New lease on Navy career

06/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2228 Views 0 Comments HMAS Creswell, Navy Indigenous Development Program

Staring at a blanket of blue ocean for hours at a time, then-Leading Seaman Lawrence Sabadi pondered his life and

Bombadier Mitchell Yates looks at a Wasp AE Small UAS at the Army Reserve Kogarah Depot in Sydney. Story by Captain Mark Beretta. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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Taking flight with new opportunities

06/01/202215/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1870 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, WASP AE

When he was looking for something different to his bar job, Blacktown’s Mitchell Yates had no idea he’d end up

Officer-in-charge of the West Head gunnery range in Victoria, Lieutenant Commander Peter Arnold, prepares for a 76mm medium calibre firing against a towed surface target as part of annual continuation training. Story by Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper. Photo by Petty Officer James Whittle.

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Naval gunfire expert at work and at home

06/01/202215/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2029 Views 0 Comments

After supervising naval gunfire at the West Head gunnery range, officer-in-charge Lieutenant Commander Peter Arnold goes home and continues shooting on

Army reservist Corporal Stephanie Schuurmans at the Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort. Story by Captain Michael Trainor.

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‘sno problem having two jobs

06/01/202215/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2793 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve

Army reservist Corporal Stehpanie Schuurmans has spent the past few years working in the ski fields of Japan and travelling,