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Nursing officer and New Entry Officers Course 64 graduate Lieutenant Laura McRae at HMAS Creswell, Jervis Bay, New South Wales. Story by Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder. Photo by Petty Officer Justin Brown.

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Caring attitude inspires

29/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 990 Views 0 Comments

Providing a high level of medical care to her comrades at sea and in the field was a childhood dream

Sergeant Kieren Perkins winning his age category in the Brisbane Half Marathon. Story by Flying Officer Evita Ryan.

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Win pays for more shoes

29/06/202129/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1005 Views 0 Comments

Winning his age category in the Brisbane Half Marathon on June 6, with a time of 66m 42sec, is Sergeant

Senior ADF Officer RAAF Base Amberley Group Captain Iain Carty presents Air Force veteran Kevin Statham with an Air Force 2021 commemorative memento. Story by Evita Ryan. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

Former air gunner shares a tale

29/06/202129/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1515 Views 0 Comments

He’s been married for 75 years, written poetry, sketched, painted, completed leather work and tapestry projects and dedicated almost his

Sergeant Ron Koenig, left, from No. 285 Squadron with his twin brother Sergeant Greg Koenig from Heavy Air Lift Systems Program Office. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Corporal Brett Sherriff.

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Twins serve together for first time

29/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1185 Views 0 Comments

Identical twins, Air Force’s personnel capability specialist Sergeant Ron Koenig and supply Sergeant Greg Koenig, are for the first time

Major Nicholas Chamberlin, of the 1st Signal Regiment, takes part in the Darkness to Daylight event in Brisbane. Story by Lieutenant Simon Hampson.

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Run brings dark issue to light

24/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 784 Views 0 Comments

For a third time, Lance Corporal Jessica Hoult, of the 1st Signal Regiment, participated in a run to raise awareness

Joanna Minuzzo, chairperson and co-founder of the Cairns Defence Community Support Group. Story and photo by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree.

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A support network born out of need

24/06/202126/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1012 Views 0 Comments

The last thing Joanna Minuzzo needed when driving home after a stressful week was a punctured tyre. CAPTION: Joanna Minuzzo, chairperson

New Entry Officers Course 64 graduate and aspiring pilot Sub Lieutenant Ian Alder at HMAS Creswell, Jervis Bay, New South Wales. Story by Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder. Photo by Petty Officer Justin Brown.

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Aspiring pilot’s dream takes off

24/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1636 Views 0 Comments

Daydreaming isn’t uncommon for primary school students – but for one aspiring Royal Australian Navy pilot, it certainly paid off.

New Entry Officers Course 64 graduate Midshipman Amanda Fowler at HMAS Creswell in Jervis Bay, New South Wales. Story by Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder. Photo by Petty Officer Justin Brown.

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Adjustment proves worthwhile

24/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1639 Views 0 Comments

For Midshipman Amanda Fowler, the toughest challenge over the past five months was adapting to military life and meeting strict

Senior ADF Officer RAAF Base Amberley Group Captain Iain Carty presents Air Force veteran Bill Heatherill with an Air Force 2021 commemorative memento in celebration of his 100th birthday. Story by Evita Ryan. Photo by Corporal Jesse Kane.

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Two Air Force centenarians honoured

24/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1221 Views 0 Comments

It’s not every day you meet a centenarian, so meeting two on the same day was a highlight of Group

(L-R) Lieutenant Brittany Craig and HMAS Anzac Flight Commander, Lieutenant Commander Timothy Craig with their children (from left) Hunter and Harper at Oxley Wharf at Fleet Base West, Western Australia. Story by Harriet Pointon Mather. Photo by Leading Seaman Ronnie Baltoft.

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Delayed homecoming a source of pride for family

24/06/202124/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1750 Views 0 Comments

Last month, HMAS Anzac was only hours from home following a two-month regional presence deployment when the ship’s company received

HMAS Ballarat's Assistant Canteen Manager Leading Seaman Timothy Boyd serves Able Seaman Daniel Johnson during deployment. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

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Ship’s canteen boosts morale on deployment

21/06/202122/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1677 Views 0 Comments

HMAS Ballarat’s ship’s canteen is one of the busiest compartments on the ship, especially as the Fleet embraces contactless, COVID-safe

Lance Corporal Brendan Cox and his partner, Holly Fowler, stand in front of an Australian Army CH47F Chinook helicopter.

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Complementary career for Army Reserve soldier

18/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1411 Views 0 Comments

Lance Corporal Brendan Cox first experienced military life, taking part in Army’s Gap Year program in 2008, looking for adventure

Invictus Games competitor Trent Forbes receives training from Team Australia - Assistant swim coach Andrew Wilkinson at the Gold Coast Performance Centre. Photo by Leading Seaman Jayson Tufrey.

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Fellow competitor conducts training camp

18/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1136 Views 0 Comments

When former Navy aircraft technician, Andrew Wilkinson, was called upon to fill in for the regular coach, he couldn’t let

Air Surveillance Operator and Surveillance and Response Group Warrant Officer, Scott Doring, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia. Story by Bettina Mears.

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Airspace surveillance work rewarded

16/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1226 Views 0 Comments

Air surveillance operator, Surveillance and Response Group (SRG) Warrant Officer, Scott Doring, has today been appointed a Member of the

Flight Sergeant Lorraine Morley has been awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal in the 2021 Queens Birthday Honours. Story by Flying Officer Suellen Heath. Photo by Corporal Brett Sherriff.

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From winning a bet to receiving honours

16/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1509 Views 0 Comments

Growing up in Proston, QLD, Flight Sergeant Lorraine Morley joined the ADF after making a bet with her Army brother

Australian Army soldier and cargo specialist Private Harry Ramsay stands at Cowley Beach, Queensland, during Exercise Sea Explorer. Story and photo by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree.

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New experiences for private

16/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1940 Views 0 Comments

A chance conversation with a new soldier led to Private Harry Ramsay securing a coveted spot on the Army Beach

Squadron Leader Dianne Bell CSM liaising with Republic of Korea Air Force counterparts at Exercise Pitch Black 2018. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred.

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International engagement honour

15/06/202115/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1627 Views 0 Comments

Advancing Defence’s relationships with Japan, the Republic of Korea and India has earned Squadron Leader Dianne Bell a Conspicuous Service Medal

Squadron Leader Scott van Ginkel is an honourable recipient from Air Force Training Group of the Medal of the Order of Australia. Story by Aircraftwoman Olivia Tiele.

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Modern pilot training efforts fly in to the honours

15/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1182 Views 0 Comments

The meritorious duty of Squadron Leader Scott van Ginkel has shaped the advancement of a modern and dynamic Pilot Training

Able Seaman Avin Kulathum Meethal checks engine oil levels in the machinery space on board HMAS Ballarat during a Regional Presence Deployment. Story by Lieutenant Gary McHugh. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

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Social media inspires career change

15/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1071 Views 0 Comments

A video on YouTube inspired a former tool-maker to join the Navy as a marine technician. CAPTION: Able Seaman Avin

Captain Daniel Judd was the first ADF member across the line in the 70.3 half Ironman in Cairns and second overall in the 45-49 age group. Story and photo by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree.

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Steely athletes shine in Ironman event

15/06/202120/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1633 Views 0 Comments

Blistering sun and driving headwinds couldn’t stop members of the ADF Triathlon Club delivering some impressive performances at the Cairns