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Warrant Officer Kevin Woods in his office at the Centre for Defence Leadership and Ethics within the Australian Defence College at Weston Creek, Canberra. Story and photo by Alex Donato.

No regrets after five decades of service

11/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1117 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence College, Centre for Defence Leadership and Ethics (CDLE)

After nearly 50 years of service to the Australian Army, Warrant Officer Kevin Woods said the best advice he could give

Signaller Harry Gifford walks up to the stage to collect the award for Excellence and Inclusion, at the Defence Gay and Lesbian Information Service Military Pride Ball in Sydney. Story by Private Nicholas Marquis. Photo by Ann-Marie Calilhanna.

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Signaller proud to receive inclusion award

11/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 955 Views 0 Comments Defence Gay and Lesbian Information Service (DEFGLIS)

Unity and inclusion in the ADF were recognised and celebrated at this year’s Defence Gay and Lesbian Information Service (DEFGLIS)

Australian Army Major Michael Kiting briefs cadets at Indonesia's military officer training college, Akademi Militer in Central Java. Story by Corporal Veronica O’Hara.

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Dual linguist’s posting a first

11/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 745 Views 0 Comments Indonesian National Armed Forces, Royal Military College

What started as a childhood interest in Indonesian culture led to Major Michael Kiting becoming the first Australian and international

Seaman Elizabeth Dowler with her proud father, Petty Officer Musician Raymond Dowler, after graduating at the Royal Australian Navy Recruit School, HMAS Cerberus, Victoria. Photo by Leading Seaman James McDougall.

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Daughter inspired by father’s Navy career

11/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1700 Views 0 Comments Australian Navy Cadets, HMAS Cerberus

Inspired by her father’s rewarding 42-year career in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), year 12 graduate Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Dowler signed up

Air Force SRG personnel. Front: (l-r) Squadron Leader Lachlan Adam, Anglicare Fundraising Coordinator Tammy Rees, Officer Commanding 92 Wing Group Captain Paul Carpenter and Sergeant Richard Wren at RAAF Base Edinburgh, SA. Photo by Sergeant Bill Solomou.

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Springtime Grow and Shine fundraiser

08/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1392 Views 0 Comments No. 92 Wing, RAAF Edinburgh

Life was more colourful and a little hairier than usual at RAAF Base Edinburgh this spring as Air Force Surveillance

Flight Lieutenant Jayden Hasemann, from 35 Squadron, at Pohnpei International Airport, Micronesia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dee Irwin. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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Enlightening first overseas deployment

08/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1332 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, No. 35 Squadron, Operation Solania

Flight Lieutenant Jayden Hasemann, an engineer from 35 Squadron, recently found himself deployed on operation almost 4000 kilometres from home. CAPTION:

Commander Antony Ladomirski in front of the Sea Power Centre Australia in Canberra. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello.

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Much to see over 50 years

08/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1393 Views 0 Comments Navy Reserve, Sea Power Conference Centre

Travelling overseas, when it was still done by sea-liner, inspired Commander Antony Ladomirski to join the Royal Australian Navy in

RAAF officer Squadron Leader Karyn Ey conducts an ice-breaker activity with personnel from the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces during an ADF led workshop in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

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Sailing the flag for gender equality

04/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1402 Views 0 Comments Indo-Pacific Endeavour

United over shared values, countries across the Indo-Pacific region welcomed ADF instructors to lead women, peace and security education and

Leading Aircraftwoman Morinda Williams is hoping to inspire other Air Force members from diverse multicultural backgrounds to start donating potentially lifesaving blood. Story and photo by John Noble.

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A donation not in vein

04/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 994 Views 0 Comments Red Cross Blood Challenge, Red Cross Lifeblood

Donating blood is always a profound way to help the community, but for those with a culturally diverse background it’s even more

Corporal Carlos Linares Fernandez, left, Flying Officer Marco Kall, Leading Aircraftwoman Sonia Gomez Lopez and Sergeant Yuhang Ding participate in a workshop held at Brindabella Park, Canberra. Story by Squadron Leader Jessica Aldred. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

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Diverse aviators work for a brighter future

04/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 889 Views 0 Comments

Aviators from across Air Force came together in Canberra for a business speaking program and workshop in October. CAPTION: Corporal

Royal Australian Navy Sailor Able Seaman Jamie Van Pletzen chats with an Indonesian Army Medic during Exercise Wirra Jaya at the Baturaja Training Area, South Sumatra, Indonesia. Story and photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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Sailor gets a taste of Army life

04/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1026 Views 0 Comments 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Exercise Wirra Jaya

When Able Seaman Jamie Van Pletzen joined the Navy, he never expected to work on a major international exercise alongside

Flight Lieutenant Samuel Edwards being officially declared a Lifeblood Champion after making his 50th blood donation in Melbourne as part of the Defence Blood Challenge. Story by John Noble.

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Blood donor champion aims to inspire

04/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 897 Views 0 Comments Red Cross Blood Challenge

Flight Lieutenant Sam Edwards recently notched up his 50th blood donation in Melbourne as part of the Defence Blood Challenge.

464 Squadron public affairs officers, Flight Lieutenants Kate Davis, left, and Steffi Blavius donate blood at a Red Cross Lifeblood Donation Centre in Melbourne as part of the Defence Blood Challenge. Photo supplied.

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A public affair to save lives

04/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 813 Views 0 Comments No. 464 Squadron, Red Cross Blood Challenge, Red Cross Lifeblood

When Flight Lieutenants Steffi Blavius and Kate Davis heard the call-out to donate blood as part of this year’s Defence

Technicians having a round-table discussion during the Air Force Women’s Technician Convocation hosted by the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group in Canberra. Story by Lawrence Dutrieux. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

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Empowering the female leaders of tomorrow

01/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1240 Views 0 Comments

More than 100 aviators had their voices heard at the inaugural Air Force Women’s Technician Convocation in Canberra last month.

Warrant Officer Sean McClure standing with Australia’s Acting High Commissioner to London, Lynette Wood, with his Medal of the Order of Australia. Story by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson.

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Flying high, an extraordinary career awarded

01/11/202201/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1139 Views 0 Comments Order of Australia, RPAS

One of the ADF’s most qualified remotely piloted aerial system (RPAS) sensor operators and instructors has been acknowledged for his

Flight Sergeant Gail Blizzard is a breast cancer survivor who is passionate about raising funds for cancer research. She organised the Pink Ribbon drive-through breakfast event held at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Story and photo by Corporal Melina Young.

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Passionate advocate leads Pink Ribbon fundraiser

01/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1088 Views 0 Comments RAAF Williamtown

When Flight Sergeant Gail Blizzard was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer in 2019, she was not ready to leave her

Lieutenant Amber Duncan from the 3rd Health Battalion jumps in to help with the giant swing during the unit's community engagement day with Camp Quality in Camp Mylor, South Australia. Story by Captain Annie Richardson.

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Soldiers put smiles on faces of kids dealing with cancer

28/10/202230/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1844 Views 0 Comments 3rd Health Battalion

For children dealing with cancer, Camp Quality believes laughter is the best medicine. CAPTION: Lieutenant Amber Duncan from the 3rd

Australian Defence Force Academy trainee officers help garden and clean the backyard of a Canberra community member for the Canberra Youth Residential Service. Story by Alex Donato. Photo by Flight Lieutenant Nicole Beames.

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ADF provides support to vulnerable community

28/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1067 Views 0 Comments ADFA

Defence personnel from the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) demonstrated the importance of service and selflessness by providing support to

Maritime Logistics Chef Able Seaman Daniel Crowther prepares food in the galley on board HMAS Hobart during a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Navy chef turns up the heat

28/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1181 Views 0 Comments HMAS Hobart

A Navy chef with diverse experience in restaurants, cruise ships, food trucks and the mining industry has integrated smoothly into

Corporal Darcy Enshaw, of 5th Aviation Regiment, on the flightline with a Chinook at Essendon Airport, Victoria. Story and photo by Captain Carolyn Barnett.

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Local knowledge benefits flood relief

26/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1128 Views 0 Comments 5th Aviation Regiment, CH-47F Chinook, Operation Flood Assist

Corporal Darcy Enshaw finds his job as an aircrewman tasked to Operation Flood Assist particularly rewarding because it allows him