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Private Luke Kennedy and Captain Debra Johnson mix cement to create tiles for the Amata Anangu School in remote north-western South Australia. Story by Major Evita Ryan. Photo by Corporal Michael Cassidy.

Soldier supporting his own community

09/07/202413/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 840 Views 0 Comments AACAP, NORFORCE

Anangu man Private Luke Kennedy is living a once-in-a-lifetime experience. CAPTION: Private Luke Kennedy and Captain Debra Johnson mix cement to

Australian Army Warrant Officer Class Two Brett Holloway at the Defence Space and Cyber College at HMAS Harman. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

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Never too old for cyber

05/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1272 Views 0 Comments cyber warfare, Defence Space and Cyber College, HMAS Harman

When Warrant Officer Class Two Brett Holloway joined the Army in 1981, the valve-operated radios he used as a trainee

Corporals Jacob Wilkinson, left, and Sam Harman at the 2024 Finke Desert Race. Story by Corporal John Blenkin.

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Aviators finish gruelling Finke Desert Race

05/07/202412/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 631 Views 0 Comments No. 75 Squadron, RAAF Tindal

Three aviators from RAAF Base Tindal participated in the 48th Finke Desert Race last month. CAPTION: Corporals Jacob Wilkinson, left, and

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Memories of a Vietnam veteran

05/07/202410/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2122 Views 0 Comments Vietnam veterans

In 1969 at the age of 20, Rudolph Stachow was on his first patrol in Vietnam as an infantryman. CAPTION: Vietnam

Sergeant Deborah Williamson, right, receives the McCarthy Rowbottom Jones Memorial Award by Group Captain John Rollo. Story by Corporal Melina Young.

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Taking the pain out of going to the dentist

05/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 638 Views 0 Comments No. 2 Expeditionary Health Squadron, RAAF Tindal

Aviators at RAAF Base Tindal needing wisdom teeth removed can thank Sergeant Deborah Williamson for eliminating the 700km round trip

Delegates from the Pacific Defence Faith Forum enjoyed a week exploring how military chaplains across the South Pacific could support each other and work together. Story by Chaplain Andrew Nixon, RAN. Photo supplied by NZDF PAO.

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Inaugural faith forum inspires

03/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 776 Views 0 Comments Chaplains

Defence chaplains from across the South Pacific gathered in Auckland for the first Pacific Defence Faith Forum from June 9-13

Team Australia captains Sergeant Emily Lahey, right, and Cooper Blackwood carry the Australian National Flag as they lead the Australian contingent competing at the Warrior Games 2024 on to the stage for the closing ceremony. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photos by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.

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Team Australia celebrates success at Warrior Games

03/07/202406/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 785 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

The achievements of Team Australia were celebrated as the curtains closed on the 2024 Warrior Games. CAPTION: Team Australia captains Sergeant

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Tricia Reynolds at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Proud to be back in uniform

28/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 871 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

When Tricia Reynolds cheekily said she applied for the Warrior Games just for the team tracksuit, she was only half

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Georgia Murrell at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Dream comes true at Warrior Games

28/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 534 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

Just over two years ago, Georgia Murrell was paralysed and facing the arduous task of learning to walk again. CAPTION: Warrior

Nigel Coutts celebrates wining silver in the men’s road race during the cycling events at the 2024 Warrior Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Florida, US. Story Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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28/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 653 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

He’s been blown up twice, hit by a car and sustained multiple injuries after jumping out of a plane. CAPTION: Nigel

Leading Aircraftman Paul Street, centre, receives the CSG Aviator of the Year and bronze commendation for his work designing and building the frame for the Health OCU BlueRoom simulator. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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Nuts and bolts approach takes off

28/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 501 Views 2 Comments No. 23 Squadron

A 23 Squadron fitter and turner was named Combat Support Group’s Aviator of the Year in May for helping bring

Squadron Leader Martin Copland at the end of the 155 Pilot’s Course in 1991. It was the last course to use the Macchi jet. Story by Flying Officer Wendy Pyper.

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A career with altitude

28/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 574 Views 0 Comments No. 2 Expeditionary Health Squadron, RAAF Reserve

Fifty years ago, Squadron Leader Martin Copland was six years old and oblivious to the disaster about to unfold in

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Captain Doug Griffiths at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Clearance diver ready to shine at Warrior Games

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 645 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

Navy clearance diver Captain Doug Griffiths said cancer changed his perspective on life for the better. CAPTION: Warrior Games 2024 competitor

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Luke Manhire at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Setting an example for his sons

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 726 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

When Luke Manhire held his first-born son 23 years ago, he knew he had to join the ADF. CAPTION: Warrior Games

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Laura Reynell at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Navy veteran goes from Dusseldorf to Florida

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 734 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

Laura Reynell is working to replicate last year’s gutsy performance at Invictus Games Düsseldorf as she backs up for a

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Diane Jackson at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Power-packed experience ahead

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 925 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

Competing in the 2024 Warrior Games in Florida means a lot to Airlie Beach resident Diane Jackson. CAPTION: Warrior Games 2024

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Brett Lewis at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge.

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Targeting personal bests at Warrior Games

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 736 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

It was a former Invictus Australia team member that first inspired Wodonga’s Brett Lewis to get off the couch and

Warrior Games 2024 competitor David Galla at RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photo by Corporal Samuel Miller.

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Warrior Games helps athlete move forward

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 539 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

He is riddled with injuries physically and mentally, but former Army Royal Australian Infantry rifleman David Galla is only concerned

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Sue Osborn at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Reinvigorating a spark of competitiveness

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 530 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

Sue Osborn may only be a relative newcomer to adaptive sports, but her love for all things sport runs deep.

Army environmental health officer Lieutenant Joel Bright, of the 3rd Health Battalion, at his field laboratory during Exercise Rhino Run at Cultana Training Area, South Australia. Story and photo by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.

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Health officers play a crucial role

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 839 Views 0 Comments 3rd Health Battalion, Army Reserve, environmental health officers (EHO)

Sometimes feared and often misunderstood, environmental health officers (EHO) work to reduce gastrointestinal illnesses, vector-borne diseases and other non-combat-related injuries.