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Captain Leigh Smith, a public affairs officer in the Army Reserve, with her daughters. Story by Venetia Reynolds.

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Reserve work offers mum part-time opportunities

09/05/202109/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1282 Views 0 Comments

When she isn’t busy doing freelance marketing, running her own online business, and being a mum to two young girls,

Leading Aircraftwoman Svitlana Pogrebnyak with her three children Christopher, centre, and twins Sophie and Matthew on their family property near RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren.

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Mum-of-three reflects on journey

09/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1594 Views 0 Comments

While deployed overseas last year, mum-of-three Leading Aircraftwoman Svitlana Pogrebnyak made early morning phone calls to manage being away from her family.

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Service strengthens mum’s bond with daughters

09/05/202114/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2104 Views 0 Comments

This story removed on (indignant) request, citing ‘privacy’.

Able Seaman Lancaster Mara casts a line from the forecastle of HMAS Launceston alongside HMAS Coonawarra, Darwin. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Leading Seaman Shane Cameron.

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Multilingual sailor rewarded for positive attitude

06/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1973 Views 0 Comments

Being multilingual is a handy skill for Able Seaman Lancaster Mara to have. CAPTION: Able Seaman Lancaster Mara casts a line

Able Seaman Deneki Stewart, right, and Leading Seaman Tanya Maksimovic conduct surveying operations in Chinaman Creek in Cairns. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Leading Seaman Shane Cameron.

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‘Cool’ job offers variety

04/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1642 Views 0 Comments

When Able Seaman Deneki Stewart spotted a job advertisement for a Navy hydrographic systems operator, she thought it sounded ‘cool’.

Ex-Corporal George Hepburn, Vietnam veteran of 161st (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight with Craftsman Cameron Powell at Broomfield, Victoria. Story by Captain Carolyn Barnett.

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A special Anzac Day at home

30/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1537 Views 0 Comments

Australians have gathered since 1916 by their town’s war memorials to remember the fallen, the wounded and all those who

Petty Officer Hayley Barwell in the replenishment-at-sea control room on HMAS Sirius. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photo by Leading Seaman Thomas Sawtell.

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From paperwork to pumping fuel at sea

30/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1758 Views 0 Comments

HMAS Sirius‘ maritime personnel supervisor Petty Officer Hayley Barwell is a specialist when it comes to administration, but she also operates

Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder reflects in front of the Roll of Honour at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Story by Sergeant Sebastian Beurich. Photo by Leading Seaman Kayla Jackson.

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A day to remember

30/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1842 Views 0 Comments

This year’s dawn service was unforgettable for one member, who stood next to her grandfather in her uniform for the

George King, who turned 100 on Anzac Day, visiting the National Maritime Museum in Sydney. Story by Private Jacob Joseph.

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Marking a century on Anzac Day

30/04/202130/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1530 Views 0 Comments

A former sailor in HMAS Bathurst had planned a quiet one for his 100th birthday on Anzac Day. CAPTION: George

Private Scott Thompson at St Mary's Primary School, Northampton, WA, during the clean-up following Tropical Cyclone Seroja. Story by Captain Zoe Griffyn. Photo by Leading Seaman Kieren Whiteley.

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Deployment is a family affair

30/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1473 Views 0 Comments

Private Scott Thompson’s deployment to help the recovery efforts in Western Australia following Tropical Cyclone Seroja has taken the Perth

Corporal Kate Lutkins celebrates after winning the best-on-ground award during the 2021 AFLW grand final match. Story by Sergeant Sebastian Beurich. Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos.

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Worthy win for Brisbane Lions

30/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 935 Views 0 Comments

The work of Brisbane Lions’ defender Corporal Kate Lutkins earned her the best-on-ground award in the AFL Women’s League grand final

Recruit Billy Winkler-Sheean is attending Recruit School at HMAS Cerberus in Victoria. Story by Lieutenant Tanalee Smith. Story by James McDougall.

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Following in famous footsteps

30/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1478 Views 0 Comments

Billy Winkler-Sheean grew up walking the Sheean Walk and hearing proud family stories of the heroism of his great-great uncle,

Private Osama Ahmed will spend Anzac Day 2021 in Vanuatu. Story by Corporal Olivia Cameron. Photo by Corporal Olivia Cameron.

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Technology allows soldier to continue tradition

27/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 985 Views 0 Comments

For 24-year-old Private Osama Ahmed, Anzac Day has become a sacred tradition he would normally commemorate with his family. CAPTION:

Gunner Cooper McCallum at Gallipoli Barracks Brisbane. Story by Captain Jesse Robilliard. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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Marching in hometown parade on Anzac Day

25/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1404 Views 0 Comments

This Anzac Day will be very special for Gunner Cooper McCallum, who is participating in the Anzac Day Dawn

Captain Alex Heuston, from Singleton, NSW, is currently deployed as a military adviser and will be at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, on Anzac Day. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Ragless.

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Anzac pride on show in Middle East

25/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1051 Views 0 Comments

It isn’t surprising that Alex Heuston joined the Army, with Lone Pine Barracks on the doorstep of his family home

CAPTION: A Navy teddy is held by a child from the Vaucluse Cottage Childcare Centre in Sydney, during a Zoom call to sister preschools. Story by Lieutenant Kiz Welling-Burtenshaw. Photo by Emma Wholihan.

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Watson shares Anzac history with pre-schoolers

25/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 968 Views 0 Comments

The start of Autumn saw members from HMAS Watson volunteering their time to help tidy up the surrounding area as

Leading Seaman Elizabeth McCallum in front of HMAS Collins at Fleet Base West in Rockingham, WA. Story by Lieutenant Rilana Ostheim. Photo by Leading Seaman Richard Cordell.

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Inspired by grandfather’s sacrifice

24/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1323 Views 0 Comments

With a long family history in the Army, it was only natural for this young sailor to join the military

Trooper Matthew Riall at Gallipoli Barracks Brisbane. Story by Captain Jesse Robilliard. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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A proud homecoming for Anzac Day

24/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1658 Views 0 Comments

Trooper Matthew Niall is no stranger to Anzac Day marches in his hometown of Tasmania, but this year will be

Corporal Zoe Perkins in Geraldton, WA, during Tropical Cylone Seroja recovery. Story by Captain Zoe Griffyn. Photo by Leading Seaman Kieren Whitele.

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On deployment during Anzac Day

24/04/202129/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1539 Views 0 Comments

As the ADF is supporting the Western Australian Government after Tropical Cyclone Seroja, many personnel will be spending Anzac Day

Lieutenant Lazarus Lai De Oliveira, on the forecastle of HMAS Anzac. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photo by Leading Seaman Thomas Sawtell.

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Providing an ideal platform for engineering career

22/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1689 Views 0 Comments

Just a couple of hours into his day at sea on HMAS Anzac III, Lieutenant Lazarus Lai De Oliveira has