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Warrant Officer Class One Allan Ryan from the 2/14 Light Horse Regiment at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Taylor Lynch. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Soldier returns home for Anzac Day

22/04/202123/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1997 Views 0 Comments

Although Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Allen Ryan, of 2/14 Light Horse Regiment, wasn’t born in Lismore, NSW, he is heading to

Private Daniel Saumaitoga, of the 4th/3rd Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment, deployed on Operation NSW Flood Assist. Story by Lieutenant Edward Pym. Photo by Corporal Sagi Biderman.

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Deployment an ‘eye-opening’ experience

19/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1133 Views 1 Comment

Private Daniel Saumaitoga, from Narwee in NSW, said his first deployment, which was on Operation NSW Flood Assist, was an

Able Seaman Lily Philips during the commissioning ceremony for HMAS Supply at Fleet Base East in Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Jessica Craig. Photo by Able Seaman Jarryd Capper.

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Family legacy continues

15/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1361 Views 0 Comments

At 17 years old, Able Seaman Lily Phillips decided to follow in her family’s footsteps and join the military. CAPTION:

Navy Indigenous Development Program Recruit Isabella Thaiday in traditional dress during the program in Cairns, Queensland. Story by Sub Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Matt Bentley.

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Swimming test no problem for recruit

14/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1737 Views 0 Comments

Tests do not normally rate as a favourite moment, but for Recruit Isabella Thaiday, it was her time to shine.

Able Seaman Communication and Information Systems Tristan Strong onboard HMAS Supply. Story by Lieutenant Jessica Craig. Photo by Leading Seaman David Cox.

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Double take on Navy career

14/04/202123/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1694 Views 0 Comments

From the small farming community of Ladysmith near Wagga Wagga in NSW to the high seas on a Navy warship, Tristan Strong

Women’s Strategic Advisor Commander Kelly Haywood meets with Deputy Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Christopher Smith. Story by Private Jacob Joseph. Photo by Private Jacob Joseph.

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Award-winning leader

14/04/202123/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1644 Views 0 Comments

Commander Kelly Haywood still doesn’t know who nominated her for the ACT Award for Excellence in Women’s Leadership. CAPTION: Women’s

Leading Seaman Hydrographic Systems Operator Tanya Maksimovic with Deployable Geospatial Support Team 4 in Cairns. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Leading Seaman Shane Cameron.

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Surveying a solution to Antarctic traffic jam

14/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1793 Views 0 Comments

With a university degree in Antarctic science, Leading Seaman Tanya Maksimovic knew exactly what do when confronted by an elephant

Leading Seaman Dion Cray on board HMAS Supply. Story by Lieutenant Jessica Craig. Photo by Leading Seaman David Cox.

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Following in his great-grandfather’s footsteps

13/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1765 Views 0 Comments

Apart from joining the Royal Australian Navy, Bulahdelah local Leading Seaman Dion Cray is sharing another milestone with his great-grandfather.

Able Seaman Cody McNulty on board HMAS Supply during her commissioning ceremony at Fleet Base East in Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Jessica Craig. Photo by Sergeant Catherine Kelly.

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Making memories on board Supply

13/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1453 Views 0 Comments

When Benalla local Able Seaman Cody McNulty joined the Navy in 2016, Tasmania was the furthest he had been from home.

Private John Mckuong Dhuol from the 7th Combat Signal Regiment is supporting Operation NSW Flood Assist at Port Macquarie on the NSW Mid North Coast.

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Former refugee is giving back

13/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1590 Views 0 Comments

Private John McKuong Dhuol came to Australia as a refugee when he was 18. He is now providing support to Australians

Seaman Sebastien Schultz and Seaman Jack Woolmer on their first international port visit on board HMAS Sydney in Pearl Harbor. Photo by Able Seaman Jasmine Mood.

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Serving in HMAS Sydney a family tradition

13/04/202116/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1394 Views 0 Comments

Seaman Jack Woolmer is the fourth generation of his family to serve in a Royal Australian Navy ship bearing the name Sydney.

Lieutenant Kurt O’Neill, attached to the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment, with his platoon help residents clean up after the flood at Laurieton.

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Flood clean-up work is ‘rewarding’

09/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1013 Views 0 Comments

Lieutenant Kurt O’Neill understands the power of water. CAPTION: Lieutenant Kurt O’Neill, attached to the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment, with

Claire Withrington at her Royal Military College - Duntroon appointment ceremony in Brisbane.

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Fourth generation to join the Army

08/04/202114/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1702 Views 0 Comments

Wynnum local Claire Withrington is following a well-worn path to lead others in the Australian Army. CAPTION: Claire Withrington at

Corporal Daniel Loane has been awarded the Air Vice Marshal B.A. Eaton Award, Air Force Airman of the Year for 2020. Photo by Sergeant Pete Gammie.

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Airman of The Year 2020

06/04/202110/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2054 Views 2 Comments

Recognised for service excellence, Communication Electronic Technician Corporal Daniel Loane has been named the Air Force Airman of the Year for 2020.

Officer Commanding No. 44 Wing Group Captain Robert Graham has been inducted into the Australian Air Force Cadets' Hall of Fame. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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Hall of Fame induction honours service

06/04/202110/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3316 Views 0 Comments

The Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) is this year inducting former members and Air Force leaders into the AAFC Hall

Explosive Detection Dog, Cheese, of the 1st Combat Engineer Regiment, and his handler Sapper Luke Saxton prepare for a search task during training at Kangaroo Flats Training Area, NT. Photo by Corporal Rodrigo Villablanca.

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Explosive rescue for kelpie

01/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1924 Views 0 Comments

A lively pooch with a love for fetch has found a new use for his energy after becoming a fully

Leading Seaman Pairat Boonrod in HMAS Sirius during a deployment to the north-east Indian Ocean and South-East Asia. Photo by Leading Seaman Thomas Sawtell.

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Thai sailor true to his roots

01/04/202101/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1691 Views 0 Comments

Thai-born Leading Seaman Phairat Boonrod is back in South-East Asia on deployment in HMAS Sirius. CAPTION: Leading Seaman Pairat Boonrod in

Senior Australian Defence Force Officer RAAF Base Amberley Group Captain Iain Carty presents Air Force veteran Mary Collins with an Air Force 2021 commemorative memento in celebration of her 100th birthday. Photo by Corporal Brett Sherriff.

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Blazing a trail to serve the country

01/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1968 Views 0 Comments

When Mary Collins (nee Ladlay) applied to join the Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF), her father was furious she

Able Seaman Communications and Information Systems Duncan Stemp conducts maintenance on HMAS Anzac’s Local Area Network. Photo by Leading Seaman Thomas Sawtell.

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Navy service a source of pride for Manus village

01/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1287 Views 0 Comments

Able Seaman Duncan Stemp said his recent return to his birthplace on Manus Island, Papua New Guinea, as a Royal Australian Navy

Weightlifter Leading Seaman Suamili Nanai trains at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia under the watchful eye of Leading Seaman Physical Training Instructor Jakob Pekolj. Photo by Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey.

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Sailor sets ambition on Commonwealth Games

01/04/202104/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1681 Views 1 Comment

Despite only having competed in weightlifting for a couple of years, Leading Seaman Suamili Nanai has his sights set on