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Able Seaman Dental Assistant Caitlin Taylor, left, and Dental Officer Lieutenant Danica Zhan are embarked on HMAS Canberra to care for the dental health of the task group during Indo-Pacific Endeavour. Story by Lieutenant Alicia Morris, Royal Canadian Navy. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

Dental duo sink their teeth into deployment

24/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1407 Views 0 Comments IPE21

The unofficial motto of Lieutenant Danica Zhan and Able Seaman Caitlin Taylor’s department is ‘fit to bite, fit to fight’.

The cover of Leading Seaman Gary Honor’s latest album Momentum, which will be released tomorrow.

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Navy muso builds momentum in lockdown

24/09/202125/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1087 Views 0 Comments

One of Navy’s top musicians is celebrating the release of his second solo saxophone album. CAPTION: The cover of Leading

Able Seaman Ashley Lehmann and her stepfather Squadron Leader Joey Slater are working together on board HMAS Canberra during Indo-Pacific Endeavour. Story by Lieutenant Alicia Morris, Royal Canadian Navy. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

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Indo-Pacific deployment a family affair

24/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1376 Views 0 Comments IPE21

It is rare for members of the same family to serve in the same ship. More so when they are

Champion weightlifter Sergeant Steven Graham celebrates his best result. Story by Corporal Veronica O’Hara.

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Weightlifter celebrates triple title win

24/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1178 Views 0 Comments

Pushing 118kg above his head, Sergeant Steven Graham won the Australian, Oceania and Commonwealth Masters Championships for his age and

Corporal Jeremy Wikner with his Belgian malinois, Charlie.

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Dog training a good fit with new workforce model

24/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1438 Views 0 Comments Service Dogs

Corporal Jeremy Wikner has had many roles in his Army career, but it’s man’s best friend that features prominently in his

Private Noel Goncalves at the Tilomar Border Outpost in Timor-Leste during his deployed on Exercise Hari'i Hamutuk 2021. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.

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Helping his country of birth a highlight

22/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1348 Views 0 Comments Timor-Leste

Since 2018, Private Noel Goncalves, from 1st Combat Engineer Regiment, has found himself back in his birth country each year

Specialist Army engineers assess school infrastructure in need of urgent repair during the reconstruction efforts in Fiji. Story by Captain Michael Trainor.

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Major giving back by working at home

22/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1354 Views 0 Comments Fiji Assist

Major Mikaele Dreu has spent the past few months working in a very familiar environment in Fiji. CAPTION: Specialist Army

Aircraftman Antonio Keedle-Gradenza presents the donations to Lisa Simpson in Wagga Wagga. Story by Flying Officer Brent Moloney.

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Recruits rally to children’s charity

22/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 822 Views 0 Comments

Recently graduated recruits of course 12-21, No. 1 Recruit Training Unit, donated $2500 and 120 RAAF teddy bears to Ronald McDonald

Squadron Leader Walter Goedde administers a COVID-19 vaccination to a member of the Orange community as a part of NSW Operation COVID-19 Assist. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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Support from public is touching, says nurse

22/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 967 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Royal Australian Air Force Squadron Leader Walter Goedde feels privileged to help provide COVID-19 vaccinations at pop-up clinics in regional

Senior ADF officer at RAAF Base Townsville Wing Commander Mathew Green watches on as Sergeant Tory Tipler is presented with his award by Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill. Story by Flying Officer Robert Hodgson.

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Hard work recognised by Townsville Mayor

22/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2357 Views 0 Comments

RAAF Base Townsville’s Sergeant Tory Tipler, of No.2 Security Forces Squadron, has been awarded the annual Mayor’s award for the

Seaman Alexis Tavener and Leading Seaman Katrina Bougiouras prepare Covid-19 vaccinations at the Orange Vaccination Hub while deployed on NSW Operation COVID-19 Assist. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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Navy medic joins jab team in western NSW

22/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1492 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Seaman Alexis Tavener describes supporting NSW Health at vaccination pop-up clinics in western NSW as an incredible experience. CAPTION: Seaman

Private John Daley assists a member of the Orange community before receiving their Covid-19 Vaccination at the Orange Vaccination Hub as a part of NSW Operation COVID-19 Assist. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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Medic earns praise at COVID-19 pop-up clinics

22/09/202122/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1246 Views 1 Comment COVID-19

Medic Private John Daley is honoured to help provide COVID-19 vaccinations in regional and remote NSW, and especially likes the

Indigenous elder David Boye speaks to guests during his enlistment ceremony in Townsville. Story by Captain Lily Charles. Photo by Corporal Brodie Cross.

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Uncle enlisted to enhance support

17/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 927 Views 0 Comments Indigenous

Enhanced mentoring and support for Indigenous soldiers have been the catalyst for the enlistment of an ‘uncle’ at Townsville’s 3rd

Aircraftwoman Jess Swan at Directorate of Personnel – Air Force, PERS-Branch where she works as a personnel capability specialist. Story by Flight Lieutenant Tritia Evans. Photo by Dion Isaacson.

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Finding purpose in Air Force

17/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1346 Views 0 Comments

Coming from a Defence family, Jessica Swan was thinking she would try another line of work. CAPTION: Aircraftwoman Jess Swan

Major Timothy Chan, Officer Commanding Bravo Company, Joint Task Force 629.1.1, works with a member of the task force at HMAS Kuttabul, Sydney. This image has been digitally altered. Photo by Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

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Smooth transition to full-time service

17/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 897 Views 0 Comments

When Army reservist Major Tim Chan was stood down from his civilian career, he took the opportunity to return to

Navy One on Sydney Harbour. Story by Lieutenant Kiz Welling-Burtenshaw. Photo by Able Seaman Leon Dafonte Fernandez.

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Yachties to defend title in iconic race

14/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1681 Views 0 Comments

After the disappointment of the cancellation of the 2020 Rolex Sydney to Hobart yacht race, Navy One is returning to

Award-winning Officer Training School graduate, Pilot Officer Nicola Mitchell. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell.

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Indigenous program’s first graduate

14/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1659 Views 0 Comments Indigenous Pathway to Academy

Proud Kamilaroi woman and Ipswich resident, Pilot Officer Nicola Mitchell, is a trailblazer. CAPTION: Award-winning Officer Training School graduate, Pilot

Air Force physical training instructor Corporal Owen Hingston, of No. 22 Squadron, completes an exercise routine from home as part of the online HERCFIT physical and mental wellbeing program with No. 37 Squadron. Story by Shane Kertanegara.

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Online fitness program popular

14/09/202126/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1531 Views 0 Comments

While many in the Royal Australian Air Force are now working from home, they have the opportunity to stay fit

Islamic Imam, Royal Australian Navy Chaplain Majidih Essa, conducts Friday prayers for Muslim Afghanistan evacuees at the ADF's main operating base in the Middle East. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester.

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Multi-faith chaplaincy provides support

14/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2029 Views 0 Comments Afghanistan, Evacuation of Kabul

ADF chaplaincy is adapting to new situations to deliver multi-faith support to all people, regardless of their spiritual or religious

Defence scientist Mark Beaumont, from DSTG, says the CDDC is a great example of complementary research.

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Defence scientists’ computer-security device running for Eureka Prize

10/09/202115/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1381 Views 0 Comments DSTG

Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) scientists have developed a computer device to enhance security and productivity. CAPTION: Defence scientist