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Australian Army soldier Corporal Jake Bostock talks with Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, AO, DSC. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photo by Sergeant Tristan Kennedy.

Corporal continues family’s Gallipoli legacy

16/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1794 Views 0 Comments Gallipoli Barracks, WWI, WWII

The Australian Defence Force has a rich history of family legacies being carried on through the generations. CAPTION: Australian Army

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A family of aviators

16/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 899 Views 0 Comments 1RTU, RAAF Wagga Wagga

It was three of a kind for the Rhone family as Aircraftman James Rhone graduated from initial recruit training as

ADF ARRTS Program participant FLTLT Tess O'Brien with her art in the visual arts studio at the University of Canberra's Inspire Centre. Story by Flight Lieutenant Thomas McCoy. Photo by CPL Olivia Cameron.

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Dealing with a Pandora’s Box of memories

16/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 882 Views 0 Comments ADF Arts for Recovery Resilience Teamwork and Skills (ARRTS), Afghanistan

When a bout of what was dismissed as ‘the blues’ took a greater toll on nursing officer Flight Lieutenant Tessa

Able Seaman Michael Catley looks to pass the ball during the 2022 ADF Netball Championships. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Sapper Alexis Friedewald.

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ADF netball plans 2023 attack

15/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1632 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport

Up to 100 ADF players are set to take the court at the Australian Men’s and Mixed Netball Association Championships

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Exercise in India a chance to reconnect with families

15/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 906 Views 0 Comments India

When Private Manpreet Sharma left India in 2009 and joined the Australian Army, he never imagined an international exercise would

Seaman Boatswains Mate Kelsey Buchanan stands at the 12.7mm machine gun on board HMAS Anzac. Story by Lieutenant Amy Johnson. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

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New horizons for inspired young sailors

15/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1164 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Anzac, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

When HMA Ships Adelaide and Anzac pulled away from the wharf to begin their roles in Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022 (IPE22),

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Breaking language barriers in Indonesia

15/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 848 Views 0 Comments Indonesian Navy

For Lieutenant Commander Mark Graichan, the masters degree he completed through Indonesia’s Navy command and staff college has been as

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A Christmas treat for Amberley families

12/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1067 Views 0 Comments

Fairy floss, popcorn and snow cones went hand in hand with a visit from Santa and joyful screams of families

From left, Leading Aircraftman Luke Seaton, Corporal Kerry Cane and Leading Aircraftwoman Amber Herz, of 23 Squadron Firefighters, before the 60-kilometre breathing apparatus walk. Story by Flight Lieutenant Suellen Heath. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Timothy Shorter.

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Firefighters make a difference three ways

12/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 941 Views 0 Comments No. 23 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

As if wearing a firefighting uniform is attention-grabbing enough, members of 23 Squadron Fire Section grew (or stuck on) moustaches

Sub-Lieutenant Breannan McMahon in HMAS Stalwart. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Aaron Robinson.

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From the Shire to the South China Sea

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1773 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base West, HMAS Stalwart

The first international deployment for HMAS Stalwart gave a junior Navy officer from the Sutherland Shire the opportunity to visit

Capability Manager, School of Air Traffic Control, Mr Frank Jones, left, recipient of the 2022 Bellenger Bell award, with the family of the late Wing Commander Sean Bellenger. Story by Flying Officer Alexandra Clarke. Photo by Petty Officer Richard Prideaux.

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Bellenger Bell honours excellence and values

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1555 Views 0 Comments School of Air Traffic Control (SATC)

Capability Manager Frank Jones was awarded the Bellenger Bell Award for 2022 for his exemplary performance at the School of

Chief Petty Officer Jessie McFarland runs a barbershop for charity on board HMAS Adelaide. Story by Flying Officer Brent Moloney. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

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Haircuts that make a difference

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1073 Views 0 Comments Beyond Blue, HMAS Adelaide, mental health, White Ribbon

When he needs some motivation, Chief Petty Officer Jessie McFarlane gives himself a haircut. CAPTION: Chief Petty Officer Jessie McFarland

Physical training instructor Petty Officer Jacob Machen conducts the first ADF Fitness Leaders course at sea on board HMAS Adelaide. Story by Flight Lieutenant Brent Moloney. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

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Budding fitness leaders run on water

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 845 Views 0 Comments ADF Fitness Leaders (ADFFL), HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

Of all the achievements recorded on Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022, few would have been more physical than the first sea-borne ADF

Corporal Susan Touch won 'best editor' at the 2022 Ediplay International film Festival in France. Story by Major Carrie Robards. Photo by Private Kelsey Innes.

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Army film editor recognised on the world stage

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1009 Views 0 Comments Puckapunyal

An Army multimedia technician has found an unexpected calling to the short-film industry. CAPTION: Corporal Susan Touch won ‘best editor’

Navy's Imam, Chaplain Majidih Essa. Story by Senior Chaplain Andrew Thorburn. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester

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Faith in bridges of respect

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 880 Views 0 Comments Chaplains, HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

Navy’s first Muslim chaplain visited the Maldives, Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia to build relationships with regional partners during Indo-Pacific Endeavour

Hassett Award recipient Corporal Joshua Green, centre, with Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Johnson, left, and Warrant Officer Class One Anthony Jones. Story and photo by Private Nicholas Marquis.

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Leadership trophy a first for battalion

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1731 Views 3 Comments 3rd Battalion RAR, Duke of Gloucester Cup, M113

Supporting Australia’s material assistance to Ukraine has secured a soldier from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) the Hassett

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Army CrossFit team pulls – and lifts – its weight

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 742 Views 0 Comments crossfit

If squatting with a long sandbag over your shoulders weighing more than 100kg doesn’t sound like your cup of tea,

Scott Grimley with his guide dog, Dudley, and Able Seaman Taryn Dickens with her assistance dog, Gigi, enjoy some time in the sun. Story and photo by Private Nicholas Marquis.

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Finding the ability to keep working

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 757 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, assistance dogs

CAPTION: Scott Grimley with his guide dog, Dudley, and Able Seaman Taryn Dickens with her assistance dog, Gigi, enjoy some

Seaman Maritime Logistics Chef William Smith in the galley on board HMAS Adelaide. Story by Staff Sergeant (USMC) Antonio De la Fuente and Lieutenant Amy Johnson. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

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Waving to ships leads to sailing the waves

02/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1308 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, indo

Seaman William Smith, who has just finished sailing around the Indo-Pacific region on his first deployment, says the place was

Able Seaman Taryn Dickens with her assistance dog, Gigi, at Brindabella Park, ACT. Story and photo by Private Nicholas Marquis.

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A change in vision brings opportunity

02/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1096 Views 0 Comments assistance dogs

When Able Seaman Taryn Dickens thought she had a long migraine, she didn’t know her life was going to change.