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Elinor Thomas and Thomas Watkins, centre, thank HMAS Canberra personnel for saving Mr Watkins' life, and receive a tour of the ship while alongside Fleet Base East in Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Marcus Middleton. Photos by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

Training saves life of tourist in trouble

14/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1235 Views 1 Comment HMAS Canberra, rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB)

“Without their help … I wouldn’t be here.” CAPTION: Elinor Thomas and Thomas Watkins, centre, thank HMAS Canberra personnel for saving

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RAAF aims high in combat casualty care

07/03/202516/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1001 Views 0 Comments C-17A Globemaster III, C-27J Spartan, No. 1 Security Forces Squadron., No. 3 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (3AMES), RAAF Amberley, RAAF Reserve

Getting ‘comfortable with the uncomfortable’ was the objective for specialist reserve and permanent Royal Australian Air Force health clinicians of

A medical team from Army’s 2nd Health Battalion during Operation Render Safe 24-2, Solomon Islands. Story and photo by Corporal Luke Bellman.

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Army medics treat and train locals in Solomons

04/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 765 Views 0 Comments 2nd Health Battalion, Operation Render Safe, Solomon Islands

Crocodile and pig attacks are not the typical injuries orthopaedic surgeon Major Darren Paterson is accustomed to. CAPTION: A medical team

Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 competitor Sergeant Emily Lahey is welcomed on board a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A aircraft by Leading Aircraftwoman Lily Cooper. Story. by Flying Officer Tina Langridge.

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Aussie warriors’ inspiring Invictus journey ends

20/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1318 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport

Team Australia’s incredible Invictus Games 2025 campaign has officially concluded after an inspiring and intense nine-day international competition. CAPTION: Invictus Games

Adam Jackson picked up gold in both the 1 and 4 minute indoor rowing events on the final day of Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photos by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.

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Day 9: Rowers save best for last at Invictus

18/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 985 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

Indoor rowing and fond farewells took centre stage on the final day of Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. CAPTION: Adam Jackson

Captain Shannon Garrett, who was diagnosed with diffuse midline glioma, is training in a Melbourne gym for a physical challenge trekking across Mont Blanc. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photos by Stewart Chambers.

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Brave captain soldiers on despite cancer

18/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 667 Views 0 Comments

Despite the prospect of never walking again, Captain Shannon Garrett considers himself one of the lucky ones. CAPTION: Captain Shannon Garrett,

Laura Reynell former Team Australia Invictus Games competitor is supporting her partner, Team USA competitor Moses Debraska at Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photos by Warrant Officer Ricky Fuller.

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Laura’s journey: healing, connecting, changing lives

18/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 471 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

The Invictus Games are renowned for their role in the recovery and rehabilitation of injured, wounded, and ill military veterans

Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Luke Manhire. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photos by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.

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Day 8: High and lows for Team Australia at Invictus

18/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 460 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

It was a day of mixed emotions for Team Australia’s 13-strong sitting volleyball squad at Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025,

Chelsie Clayton yells her support to competitors still swimming at UBC Aquatic Centre as part of Invictus Games Vancouver Canada 2025. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photo by Flight Sergeant Chris Dickson.

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Day 7: In the swim to beat performance anxiety

18/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 448 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

Strength. Courage. Camaraderie. Three words that sum up Team Australia’s performances during day seven of Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.

Major Liz Daly competes for the ball during the wheelchair rugby competition at Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photo by WOFF Ricky Fuller.

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Day 6: Wheelchair rugby builds international links

18/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 453 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

Wheelchair rugby and international relationships were the real winners on day six of Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. CAPTION: Major Liz

Katie Chapman, Alana Blackman, Cindy ChawnTyler-Marie Gray and Buffy Little psyche up before the Anzac women's snowboarding competition during Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photos by Warrant Officer Ricky Fuller.

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Day 5: Anzac spirit alive at Whistler

14/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1127 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

We’ve fought side-by-side, laughed together and constantly sledged each other. CAPTION: Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 Team Australia competitor Katie