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Squadron Leader Anthony Gesualdi, from the Surveillance and Response Systems Program Office at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia, wearing his Federation Star awarded for 40 years’ service. Story by Leading Aircraftwoman Jasna McFeeters. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

Like father, like daughter

06/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2359 Views 0 Comments Accordion, No. 1 Squadron

With a career in logistics management spanning more than 40 years, Squadron Leader Anthony Gesualdi said he was proud to

Lieutenant Rick Withers at HMAS Creswell. Story by Lieutenant Emma Anderson. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

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Loss inspired return to Navy

06/01/202206/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2694 Views 0 Comments HMAS Armidale, HMAS Bathurst, HMAS Creswell, Navy Reserve

Losing everything in the Black Summer bushfires inspired sailor-turned-maritime trade officer Lieutenant Rick Withers to return to Navy after an

Military working dog Olly has been posted to RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dee Irwin. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

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Dream team bound for new home

24/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2539 Views 1 Comment Amberley, Edinburgh, Military Working Dogs

South Australia’s top dog is on his way to RAAF Base Amberley. CAPTION: Military working dog Olly has been posted

Wing Commander Kevin Le Poidevin is returning to the Sydney to Hobart in Rogue Wave. Story by Corporal Veronica O'Hara.

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RAAF duo eye faster Sydney-to-Hobart time

24/12/202101/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2182 Views 0 Comments

Two aviators will race the iconic Sydney to Hobart race on Boxing Day as the only crew of the Sigma

Warrant Officer Michael McDonnell, left, and Lord Mayor of Brisbane Councillor Adrian Schrinner, right with WWII veteran and centenarian Esdale Davis. Story by Squadron Leader Tina Turner. Photo: by Corporal Jesse Kane.

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Oldest squadron member turns 100

24/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1959 Views 0 Comments

The oldest known living member of No. 23 (City of Brisbane) Squadron, Esdale Davis, celebrated his 100th birthday on November

Acting Sub Lieutenant Harry Farthing graduated from Maritime Warfare Officer Course 07 with a Bridge Warfare Certificate at HMAS Watson, Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

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On the right career bearing

24/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2220 Views 0 Comments HMAS Watson, STEM, Submarine

When Acting Sub Lieutenant Harry Farthing began Maritime Warfare Officer Course 07 (MWOC07), the end felt a long way away.

Sub Lieutenant Toia Mangakahia graduated from the Maritime Warfare Officer Course 07 with a Bridge Warfare Certificate at HMAS Watson, Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

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Navy fulfils passion for travel and learning

24/12/202101/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2048 Views 2 Comments HMAS Watson

As a child growing up on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Sub Lieutenant Toia Mangakahia had a passion for travel and learning.

Leading Aircraftman Nicholas Catling and Military Working Dog Ben at RAAF Security and Fire School, RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

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Work of best mates rewarded

24/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1708 Views 3 Comments Amberley, Military Working Dogs

Leading Aircraftman Nicholas Catling is building a special relationship with his Belgian malinois military working dog Ben. CAPTION: Leading Aircraftman

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Inaugural Forces Command Photographic Competition

21/12/202126/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2401 Views 0 Comments

An exceptional eye for capturing the moment has landed a talented infantry soldier a photographic prize. CAPTION: This is Corporal

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Personnel deliver Christmas messages

21/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1310 Views 0 Comments

Deployed ADF personnel have sent Christmas messages to their family and friends back home. CAPTION: 4 videos of Christmas messages

Outgoing Commander of the 7th Brigade, Brigadier Jason Blain, right, receives the brigade pennant from Regimental Sergeant Major Warrant Officer Class One Matthew Bold at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Jesse Robilliard. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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Sweet start to successful career

21/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1307 Views 0 Comments 7th Brigade

Next year will be a significant one for a senior Army officer who calls the Queensland town of Ingham home.

Rathna Bandutunga is a project scheduler with the Department of Defence at Brindabella Park in Canberra. Photo by Kym Smith.

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Schedule for success in Defence

21/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1455 Views 0 Comments Naval Shipbuilding Plan

When Rathna Bandutunga left Sri Lanka for Australia, she never expected to find a successful and rewarding career in Defence.

Outgoing Commander 1st Division Major General Jake Ellwood, centre, accepts the 1st Division pennant from Regimental Sergeant Major Warrant Officer Class One Michael Landy during the command handover parade. Story by Lieutenant Simon Hampson. Photo by Sergeant Kerry Uilderks.

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Command change at 1 Div

16/12/202127/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1947 Views 0 Comments

After three years at the helm of Headquarters 1st Division, Major General Jake Ellwood transferred command to Major General Scott

Recruits Marlou Brown, Velma Tsang and Gregory Footscray on the Cairns Esplanade. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Leading Seaman Shane Cameron.

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Course paves way for Indigenous graduates

16/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1182 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, NIDP

Graduates from the Navy Indigenous Development Program (NIDP) put five months of dress and bearing into practice on December 8 at

Herbert Barker celebrates his 100th birthday with family and friends on December 13. Story by Private Jacob Joseph.

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Original engineer thanked for his service

16/12/202116/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1744 Views 0 Comments Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

An original member of the then-named Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Corps and WWII veteran, Herbert Barker celebrated his 100th

Former Navy paramedic Jamie Hodgess, left, and his nephew Army petroleum operator Warrant Officer Class Two Stuart Hodgess with the Navy hat that belonged to Jamie Hodgess' father, Gus. Story by Captain Thomas Kaye . Photo by Lance Corporal Christopher Smith.

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Hats off to historic family find

16/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2963 Views 0 Comments

A piece of family military history, uncovered during restoration works at a Brisbane railway station, has been returned to its

Navy pilot Lieutenant Josh Gorrie at the Wings Over Illawarra airshow. Story by Flight Lieutenant Gerard Reed. Photo by Corporal Kylie.

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Back to where a love of flying began

16/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1988 Views 0 Comments HMAS Albatross, MRH-90 Taipan, No. 808 Squadron, Wings Over Illawarra

Royal Australian Navy pilot Lieutenant Josh Gorrie is no stranger to the Wings Over Illawarra airshow. CAPTION: Navy pilot Lieutenant

Lieutenant Commander Makaila Lasalo with women from the Tongan defence force. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Ragless.

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Journey comes full circle

10/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1624 Views 0 Comments Tonga

Lieutenant Commander Makaila Lasalo’s journey with Navy began when she was eight after her parents laid the anchor of their

Australian Army Captain James Finlayson is deployed as the Combat Contingent Commander for Joint Task Group 637.3 in Honiara. Story by Major Jillian Joyce. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

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Ready to step up, ready to help

10/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1585 Views 0 Comments 3RAR, Solomon Islands unrest

From supporting the NSW Police on Operation COVID-19 Assist to supporting the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) as part

Officer Commanding No. 92 Wing Group Captain John Grime lays a poppy at the grave of Flying Officer Maxwell Pearce in Salisbury, South Australia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nat Giles. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

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Past aviators honoured

10/12/202117/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1477 Views 0 Comments AP-3C Orion, Parafield

On 10 December 1942, only six months after arriving at his first posting, Flying Officer Maxwell Pearce died in a