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Corporal Tamika Brinkley, a command support clerk from the Army Personnel Administrative Centre - South Queensland. Story and photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

Christmas with new ‘family’ on deployment

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1499 Views 0 Comments Middle East, Operation Accordion

Each Christmas, Corporal Tamika Brinkley and her family visit her grandmother’s resting place at Bega cemetery on the south-east coast

Linguists deployed to Exercise Yama Sakura. From left, Corporal Stephanie Schuurmans, Major Peter Gojkovic, Major Chris Dent, Lieutenant Colonel Morgan McCarthy, Lieutenant Colonel Rob Tierney, Major John Howlett, Captain Steve Clements and Corporal Yuki Masaoka. Story and photo by Captain Jess O’Reilly.

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Linguists vital to relationship-building

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1206 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence Force School of Languages

Army language can be difficult to understand as it is, but with Australia expanding its presence at Exercise Yama Sakura

Leading Aircraftman Chris Nguyen, who is deployed on Operation Accordion, will be at Camp Baird in the Middle East for Christmas. Story and photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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Cooking up a different kind of Christmas

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 817 Views 0 Comments Middle East, no. 1 Combat Communication Squadron, Operation Accordion, RAAF Edinburgh

For Leading Aircraftman Chris Nguyen, December 25th evokes memories of sticky rice and pork rather than Christmas trees and presents.

Rear Admiral Jonathan Earley hands over the 'weight of command' of His Majesty’s Australian Fleet to Rear Admiral Chris Smith during a ceremony at Fleet Headquarters, HMAS Kuttabul in Sydney. Story by Meg Van Lohuizen. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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Fleet command changes hands

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1053 Views 0 Comments Commander Australian Fleet

Command of His Majesty’s Australian Fleet has passed from Rear Admiral Jonathan Earley to Rear Admiral Chris Smith in a

Leading Aircraftwoman Anna-Jayne Forrest, right, with daughter Millie, attends 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron's strength and conditioning session at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Corporal Melina Young. Photo by Sergeant Peter Borys.

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Mums reconnect while regaining strength

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1045 Views 0 Comments RAAF Amberley

Following the birth of her first child, Leading Aircraftwoman Anna-Jayne Forrest was left with a six-centimetre abdominal separation. CAPTION: Leading

Chief of Joint Capabilities Lieutenant General John Frewen, right, with the winning ADF team in the capture-the-flag competition at the 2022 Cyber Skills Challenge. Photo by Corporal Olivia Cameron.

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ADF team takes out Cyber Skills Challenge

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 877 Views 0 Comments ADF, ADF Cyber Skills Challenge

Record numbers of cyber enthusiasts participated in this year’s ADF Cyber Skills Challenge, held at the QT Hotel in Canberra

Gap Year personnel, from left, Aircraftman Jubal Tan, Aircraftman Jack Bridge, Aircraftwoman Layla Manser, Aircraftwoman Annalise Conibear, Aircraftman Jackson Pulbrook and Aircraftman Samuel Maharjan. Story by Flight Sergeant Josa Kohler. Photo by Sergeant Peter Borys.

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A fast-paced Gap Year with fast jets

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1196 Views 1 Comment Gap Year program, No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit, No. 77 Squadron, RAAF Williamtown

ADF Gap Year program participants deployed to Air Force’s No 2 Operational Conversion Unit (2OCU) this year travelled around Australia

Chief Petty Officer Karl Beyer, left, the winner of best Movember moustache, along with the worst belonging to Acting Sub-Lieutenant Robbie Osborn. Photo by Petty Officer Justin Brown.

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Growing moustaches for men’s health

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1245 Views 0 Comments HMAS Albatross, No. 723 Squadron

Members from 723 Squadron – Joint Helicopter School took a short break from buzzing the skies to do some buzzing

Bombardier Guy Sadler took the top shot in Army's Forces Command Photographic Competition this year. Story by Major Megan McDermott.

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Soldier awarded for breathtaking images

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1491 Views 0 Comments 3rd Brigade, 4th Regiment, HMAS Kuttabul, Royal Australian Artillery

For the second year running, a local Townsville soldier has won the Australian Army’s annual Forces Command (FORCOMD) Photographic Competition.

Electronic technicians on board HMAS Hobart on completion of the robot war competition. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Battle bots showcase skills and ingenuity

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1164 Views 0 Comments HMAS Hobart

Electronic technicians (ETs) on board HMAS Hobart put their skills and ingenuity to the test in a robot war conducted

Outgoing Commander No 1 Recruit Training Unit Wing Commander Darren Dolan (left) transfers command of the unit to Wing Commander David Borg during a Transfer of Authority parade on December 2 at RAAF Base Wagga, NSW. Story by Squadron Leader Matt Kelly. Photo by Corporal Kristy Watson.

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Changing of the guard

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1097 Views 0 Comments 1RTU, RAAF Wagga Wagga

It was the end of an era at the Number 1 Recruit Training Unit (1RTU) as Wing Commander Darren Dolan

Graduates from Air Force, having completed the year-long Australian Command & Staff Course, pose for a group photo. Story by John Noble.

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Air Force’s War College graduates celebrated

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1250 Views 0 Comments ADFA, Australian Command & Staff Course (ACSC), Chief of Air Force, Governor-General of Australia

Some of Air Force’s brightest are among the latest students to graduate from the highly respected Australian War College in

Warrant Officer Class 2 Aaron Waddell embraces creative writing at the University of Canberra’s Inspire Centre during this year’s ARRTS program. Story by Flight Lieutenant Thomas. Photo by Corporal Olivia Cameron.

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Writing course provides stress relief

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 826 Views 0 Comments ADF Arts for Recovery Resilience Teamwork and Skills (ARRTS)

It was doing intel work, as an Army intelligence analyst, that brought Warrant Officer Class 2 Aaron Waddell to the

Warrant Officer of the Navy Deb Butterworth, centre, receives her promotion to commander from the Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, right, accompanied by her partner Tracy. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photo by Petty Officer Bradley Darvill.

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A tenure of passion and commitment

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1016 Views 0 Comments Chief of Navy, HMAS Newcastle, HMAS Success, Warrant Officer - Navy

Warrant Officer of the Navy (WO-N) Deb Butterworth has formally handed over to Warrant Officer Andrew Bertoncin during a ceremony

Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond inspects members of New Entry Officers Course 67 during their graduation ceremony at HMAS Creswell. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

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New officers set sights on new horizons

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 898 Views 0 Comments Chief of Navy, HMAS Creswell

One hundred and eighteen new Royal Australian Naval officers have graduated from the Royal Australian Naval College, marking the end

Outgoing Commander Air Combat Group Air Commodore Tim Alsop (left) congratulates the incoming Commanding Officer, Air Commodore Pete Robinson, on officially taking over command during the hand-over and take-over parade at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Story by Flight Lieutenant Bronwyn Marchant. Photos by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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Ready to take on new challenges

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 860 Views 0 Comments Air Combat Group (ACG), EA-18G Growler, F-35A Lightning II, F/A-18F Super Hornet, RAAF Williamtown

The challenges overcome and successes achieved by Air Combat Group (ACG) were recognised at a ceremony commemorating the change in leadership

Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Billy Winkler-Sheean holds a portrait of Teddy Sheean VC with Commanding Officer HMAS Stirling Captain Gary Lawton after his promotion ceremony. Story by Warrant Officer Bill Mansfield. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey.

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Sailor inspired by hero relative

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 995 Views 0 Comments Fleet Support Unit – West (FSU-W), HMAS Stirling, Ordinary Seaman Teddy Sheean, Victoria Cross, WWII

After being inspired to join the Navy by a very well-known relative, Seaman Boatswains Mate Billy Winkler-Sheean was promoted to

HMAS Hobart's dive team conducts diving operations as the ship transits through the Gulf of Carpenteria after a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Keeping things in check under the hull

16/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1193 Views 0 Comments HMAS Hobart

After HMAS Hobart completed a regional presence deployment in early December, it stopped in the warm waters of the Gulf

Major Dianne Hutchinson checks a patient's breathing rate during training at the Camp Taji Clinic at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq, in 2017. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor. Photo by Able Seaman Chris Beerens.

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Army nurse touches lives of thousands of veterans

16/12/202216/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1095 Views 0 Comments ADF Arts for Recovery Resilience Teamwork and Skills (ARRTS), Army Reserve

While growing up in Melbourne, Dianne Hutchinson always knew she wanted to pursue a career helping people. CAPTION: Major Dianne

Aircraftwoman Selena Smith at the 2022 Wings Over Illawarra Airshow. Story by Captain Sarah Vesey. Photo by LAC Chris Tsakisiris.

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Graduate flying high with Air Force

16/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1023 Views 0 Comments Drone Racing, Gap Year program, No. 3 Squadron, RAAF Williamtown, Wings Over Illawarra

Aircraftwoman Selena Smith has had an exciting and interesting gap year in the Air Force. CAPTION: Aircraftwoman Selena Smith at