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Squadron Leader Brendon Knopke performs for military personnel deployed on Operation Accordion. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

Guitar hero: boosting morale with music

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1691 Views 0 Comments Middle East, Operation Accordion

For Squadron Leader Brendon Knopke, one constant over his 28-year ADF career has been playing the guitar. CAPTION: Squadron Leader

Private Robert Bayley, Corporal Jake Cobb and Private Harrison Britt play touch football with children at the Cunnamulla Breakfast Club. Story by Captain Pete Conrad .

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Soldiers join Breakfast Club for a day

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 949 Views 0 Comments Cunnamulla, Royal Australian Regiment

Members of Joint Task Group 629.3, supporting the Queensland Police efforts in western Queensland to help deal with the impacts

Make-A-Wish recipient Adam salutes the Commanding Officer of the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Henry Stimson, while on parade during his visit to Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Jesse Robilliard. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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Army makes a dream come true

23/11/202123/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1931 Views 1 Comment 7th Combat Brigade, Make-A-Wish Foundation

An 11 year-old Brisbane boy who received an unfortunate start in life has been granted his wish to experience an

Members of the Indigenous Marathon Foundation taking part in the inaugural Run Army 2021 5km and 10km events at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane.

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Running to make a change

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1332 Views 0 Comments Legacy

The 5km and 10km Run Army fun run returns to Brisbane on Sunday April 24, 2022, with funds raised going

Flight Sergeant Gail Blizzard, Flying Officer Liz Ferrie and Wing Commander Sue Yates during the fundraiser at RAAF Base Williamtown. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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Support for breast cancer awareness

17/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1228 Views 0 Comments

RAAF Base Williamtown dug deep to support breast cancer awareness on October 26. CAPTION: Flight Sergeant Gail Blizzard, Flying Officer

Australian Army officer Captain Liz Daly at ACT Health Centre Duntroon, Canberra. Photo by Kym Smith.

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Army health officer nationally recognised

17/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1345 Views 0 Comments COVID-19, STEM

A Newcastle Army health officer has been nationally recognised for creating an online COVID-19 health training package for the ADF.

Sergeant Kym Walker tackles an obstacle course during Battle PT. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor.

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Sergeant credits good communication with employer as key to Reserve career success

17/11/202120/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1340 Views 0 Comments ADF Reserve

Civilian employers throughout Australia who go above and beyond in supporting their Defence Reserve employees were officially recognised as part

Lieutenant Commander Michael Hickie attending a HMAS Platypus dinner. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Ragless.

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Veteran submariner honoured on 99th birthday

13/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1351 Views 1 Comment HMAS Kuttabul, HMAS Penguin, HMAS Platypus, HMAS Sydney, Remembrance Day, Submarine

The remarkable contribution of a 99-year-old submarine commander was honoured by the Royal Australian Navy ahead of Remembrance Day. CAPTION:

Royal Australian Navy Petty Officer (PO) Mark ‘Butts’ Butler (left) and Australian Army Signaller (SIG) James ‘Devs’ Devlin work together to produce a weekly podcast while deployed in the Middle East region. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

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Sessions in the sand

13/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1334 Views 0 Comments Middle East, Operation Accordion

Two information systems technicians are ensuring all ADF members deployed on Operation Accordion in the Middle East are regularly enjoying a

Petty Officer Nigel Barrett, left, with Western Australian Association for Mental Health CEO Taryn Harvey and Commanding Officer HMAS Stirling Captain Gary Lawton at the presentation of an Employer Support Award to the association in Perth. Story byFlight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor

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Musician trumpets employer’s support

05/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1623 Views 0 Comments Navy Reserve

When Royal Australian Navy Band member Petty Officer Nigel Barrett’s civilian employer learnt he had nominated them for an award

Able Seaman Matthew Mu, left, is greeted by National COVID-19 Task Force Commander Brigadier Mick Garraway after being released from quarantine following his attempt to resuscitate a COVID-positive man in Wellington, NSW. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dean Squire. Photo by Corporal Kylie Gibson.

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“There was really no choice” – says sailor after COVID-patient emergency

05/11/202107/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2324 Views 3 Comments COVID-19

During a routine mid-morning COVID-19 compliance check in Wellington, NSW, earlier this month, COVID-19 task force member Able Seaman Matthew Mu

Australian Army surgeon Major Daniel Chan is part of the Australian Surgical Team deployed to the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Centre in Iraq. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

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Sharing is the currency of deployment

05/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1282 Views 0 Comments Iraq, Operation Okra

An Australian Army general surgeon has swapped more than knowledge and experiences with his foreign counterparts during a deployment to

Aircraftman Aaron Egan inspects a cockpit pressurisation component during his technical training. Story by Flight Lieutenant Tritia Evans. Photo by Corporal Kirbee Forrest.

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Challenges met with teamwork

05/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1306 Views 0 Comments

Before enlisting in Air Force, Townsville-born Aaron Egan, aged 21, knew he wanted to work with his hands and solve

Air intelligence analyst Leading Aircraftwoman Cindy Whitaker, of No. 87 Squadron, is the recipient of the 2021 Max Cowin Award, presented at RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred.

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Intelligence analyst’s work rewarded

04/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1365 Views 0 Comments

Leading Aircraftwoman Cindy Whitaker has been rewarded for her agility, resilience and tenacious sense of service. CAPTION: Air intelligence analyst

Army reservist Captain Gareth Morgan receives the Prince of Wales Award at his workplace, DXC Technology, in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. Story by Captain Evita Ryan.

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Award supports professional development

04/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1263 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve

Growing up in the leafy Brisbane suburb of Ferny Grove, near Gallipoli Barracks in Enoggera, Captain Gareth Morgan always wanted

ble Seaman Joshua Keys in front of NUSHIP Stalwart at Fleet Base West in Western Australia. Story by Lieutenant Laura Frayling. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Damian Pawlenko.

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Navy fulfils quest for adventure

04/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 960 Views 0 Comments

From playing with his dad on the deck of a crayfishing boat off Big Rat Island, Western Australia, to joining

HMAS Warramunga's principal warfare officer and former Royal Canadian Navy officer, Lieutenant Commander Stephen Wall, with his former ship HMCS Winnipeg and HMAS Brisbane in the background. Photo by Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey.

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Rendezvous at sea sweet as maple syrup

02/11/202102/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1325 Views 0 Comments canada, HMAS Brisbane, HMAS Warramunga

A recent training activity between the Australian and Canadian navies in the Indo-Pacific was particularly significant for one Royal Australian

Air Force perioperative nurse Flying Officer Cheryl Brophy is deployed to Iraq and is working at the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Centre. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

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COVID support part of deployment

02/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1531 Views 0 Comments COVID-19, Iraq, Operation Okra

As part of her deployment to Iraq, RAAF nursing officer Flying Officer Cheryl Brophy is providing COVID-19 support to contractors

Plans officer with No. 382 Squadron Flight Lieutenant Trent Blinco making his 52nd blood donation at the Lifeblood Donor Centre in Ipswich as part of the 2021 Defence Blood Challenge. Story by Flight Lieutenant Robert Cochran.

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Challenge set for Air Force members

31/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1282 Views 0 Comments Red Cross Blood Challenge

It’s late afternoon at the Lifeblood donor centre in Ipswich and Flight Lieutenant Trent Blinco is about to make his

Leading Seaman Benjamin Jenkins, of HMAS Stirling, prepares to make a blood donation at the Rockingham Red Cross Lifeblood Centre, Western Australia. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Leading Seaman Ronnie Baltoft.

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‘Superhero’ stems the tide of leukaemia

31/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 943 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stirling, Red Cross Blood Challenge

This year’s Defence Blood Challenge is at the halfway mark and well on track to reach the target of 10,500