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Integra’s trained assistance dog, Nelson. Photo Brain Tait.

Lending a helping hand – and paw – for PTSD awareness

29/06/202330/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1603 Views 0 Comments PTSD assistance dogs

It’s the second most common mental health issue after depression, and for many serving members, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is

Australian Army officer Major Joshua Barkley lifts his winning clean and jerk in the recent Australian Masters Championships in Sydney. Story by Private Nicholas Marquis.

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Weightlifter pumped to take silver

28/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 819 Views 0 Comments

With a barbell loaded, the timer started. CAPTION: Australian Army officer Major Joshua Barkley lifts his winning clean and jerk

Australian Army engineering officer Lieutenant Nadia Al Lahham at 6th Engineer Support Regiment, RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Captain Evita Ryan. Photo by Warrant Officer Class 2 Kim Allen.

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Officer engineers new career in Army

23/06/202324/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1352 Views 0 Comments 6th Engineer Support Regiment

In early 2022, four years after being appointed to the Royal Australian Air Force as an airfield engineer, Lieutenant Nadia

Flight Lieutenant Nicholas Eberl (left) and Flight Lieutenant Jake Dell-O’Sullivan fly their racing drones. Story by Squadron Leader Chloe Stevenson. Photo by Private Nicholas Marqui.

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Defence building abuzz

23/06/202323/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 864 Views 0 Comments Chief of Air Force, Drone Racing, Russell Offices

Chief of Air Force had the best view in the house when a team of tech-savvy aviators set up their

Squadron Leader Mark Oksanen wearing the gold medal he won in soccer at the 2023 World Transplant Games. Story by Leading Aircraftwoman Jasna McFeeters.

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Second chance leads to three firsts

23/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1085 Views 0 Comments No. 435 Squadron, RAAF Pearce, World Transplant Games

It was three gold medals and a new world record for Squadron Leader Mark Oksanen at the 24th World Transplant

Students from Beerwah State High School get up close to an Australian Army CH-47 Chinook from 5th Aviation Regiment. Story and photos by Corporal Michael Rogers.

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Soldier’s flying visit to his old school

23/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 749 Views 0 Comments 5th Aviation Regiment, CH-47F Chinook

It’s not every day a Chinook lands on your school’s oval, but what made this visit more exciting for students

Air Force Rock Band AV8 musician Leading Aircraftwoman Chloe Bruer-Jones performs during the Soldier On March On Challenge event at RAAF Base Williams in Victoria. Story by Leading Aircraftwoman Jasna McFeeters. Photos by Sergeant Ralph Whiteoak.

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Marching to the challenge

23/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 781 Views 0 Comments RAAF Laverton, RAAF Point Cook, Soldier On

RAAF Base Williams at Laverton and RAAF Base Point Cook have joined forces to support the Soldier On March On

Australian submariners compete in the Keswick to Barrow 40-mile walk in the United Kingdom. Story by Commander Matt Radford.

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Submariners take a step in the right direction

21/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 909 Views 0 Comments

On a picturesque spring day in the United Kingdom, a team of Australian submariners participated in a 40-mile (60km) walking

Flight Sergeant Daniel Hickey from Surveillance and Control Training Unit, educates the Kindergarten students about space. Story by Squadron Leader Bettina Mears. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Samuel Miller.

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Enthusiasm at Space Day

21/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1092 Views 0 Comments

Taking STEM studies to new heights, Flight Sergeant Daniel Hickey volunteered his time to support the St Philip’s Christian College

Australian Army soldier Sergeant Pam Newlin with a lamb on her lap as she works from home on the family farm at Big Hill, NSW. Story by Jon Kroiter. Photo by Corporal Luke Bellman.

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Not a baa-d way to work

21/06/202321/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 658 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, ServeOn

Working from home with a lamb on your lap isn’t something most people imagine is possible when they think about

Leading Seaman Esther Melvin holds 25mm Typhoon shells following a live-fire activity on HMAS Canberra as the ship makes its way to Exercise Talismans Sabre in 2021. Story by Private Nicholas Marquis. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

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Sailor shoots for the stars

21/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 942 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra

A lack of available apprenticeships in Townsville almost put an early end to Leading Seaman Esther Melvin’s career aspirations when

Members of Australian Army 1st Health Battalion competed in the 12.8km City2Surf in Darwin. Story by Corporal Melina Young.

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NT soldiers run in Darwin’s City2Surf

21/06/202323/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 884 Views 0 Comments 1st Health Battalion

For the second year running, members of 1st Health Battalion hit the streets of Darwin in their bright green shirts

Lieutenant Aaron McCready with his sister, Flying Officer Nadine Muller, and their nephew, Madden Muller (wearing his great-grandfather Corporal Mervyn McCready's medals). Story by Captain Catherine Batch. Photo by Callum Smith.

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Legacy beneficiary gives back

21/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 962 Views 0 Comments Legacy, WWII

In the aftermath of a long and devastating World War 2 campaign, the scars left on soldiers like Lieutenant Aaron

Australian Army Captain Sharon Chan's 2023 Prince of Wales Award has allowed her to expand her professional knowledge and capability. Story by Emily Egan.

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Awards worth winning for reservists

21/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 767 Views 0 Comments ADF Reserve, Holsworthy Barracks, Prince of Wales Award

Applications are open for the 2024 Prince of Wales Awards, which recognise the contribution made by reservists and their civilian employers to

Legacy Centenary Torch Relay Bearer Nicholas Paske (centre) with Air Force personnel (L-R) Leading Aircraftwoman Sarah Negrin, Warrant Officer Scott Biddell, Flight Lieutenant Brett Smith and Flight Sergeant Shawn Spry in front of a C-27J Spartan at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Flight Lieutenant Greg Hinks. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.

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Supporting 100 years of Legacy

21/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1282 Views 0 Comments Legacy

When the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay began in Pozieres, France in April, Leading Aircraftwoman Sarah Negrin was humbled to know

Flight Sergeant Nathan King, Assistant Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Thistlethwaite and Able Seaman Taryn Dickens at the Invictus Games 2023 announcement of Team Australia's co-captains. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Andrew Dakin.

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Invictus Games 2023 Team Australia co-captains announced

18/06/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1870 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games, Invictus Games 2023

Flight Sergeant Nathan King and Able Seaman Taryn Dickens have been announced as the co-captains of Team Australia for Invictus

Lieutenant Fiona Nguyen in front of a Shiebel S-100 air vehicle at 822X Squadron, HMAS Albatross. Story by Captain Karam Louli. Photo by Petty Officer Justin Brown.

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High-flyer boosts aerial workforce

16/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1681 Views 0 Comments 822X Squadron, drones, Honours List, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS)

Optimising Navy’s future uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) workforce was just one of the achievements that landed Lieutenant Fiona Nguyen a

Corporal Timothy Nevin was awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal in the King's Birthday honours. Story and photo by Corporal Melina Young.

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No joke: aviator’s surprise at King’s medal

16/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1637 Views 1 Comment Honours List, No. 3 CRU

When air surveillance operator Corporal Timothy Nevin was on the last deployment to use ‘BlueJay’, he couldn’t believe it was

RAAF Sergeant Georgia Hannah was recognised in the King's Birthday awards. Story and photo by Corporal Luke Bellman.

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Combing through design fault reaps reward

16/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1712 Views 1 Comment Honours List, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport

When Sergeant Georgia Hannah was confronted with complex bandwidth and network architecture complications for the VIP communications system aboard RAAF’s

Sergeant Edward Goldner (second from left) was joined by others from the Switzerland Armed Forces and the British, Irish and Moldovian Armies during the NATO Intermediate Leadership Course in Switzerland. Story by John Noble. Photo by Warrant Officer Class 2 Samantha Crowe.

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Shaping future leaders of Defence

16/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 965 Views 0 Comments NATO

It may seem a world away, but NATO and the Swiss Armed Forces are playing a role in helping develop