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Army officer Major Mark Vele supported Operation COVID-19 Assist for almost 18 months in 2020-21. Story by Captain Jessica O’Reilly.

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Personal tragedy motivates deployment

10/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1226 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, COVID-19 Assist, Operation PNG Assist, PNGDF

For Major Mark Vele, the opportunity to lead a contingent in his native Papua New Guinea just made sense. CAPTION: Army

Australian Defence Force and Defence personnel at Victoria Barracks in Sydney prior to the 2021 Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. Story by Private Jacob Joseph. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav.

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Defence proud to march in Mardi Gras parade

04/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1427 Views 0 Comments LGBTQIA+

Parading around Sydney Cricket Ground, about 40 Australian Defence Force personnel and Defence public servants will march in full ceremonials

ustralian Defence Force personnel from the Aged Care Support Planning & Coordination Team working with Department of Health personnel in Canberra on 22. Story by Private Jacob Joseph. Photo by Kym Smith.

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ADF support to aged care set to increase

25/02/202228/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2491 Views 0 Comments COVID-19 Assist

Twenty-four ADF medical teams assisted at aged-care facilities in the first weeks of ADF support to the aged-care sector, with

HMAS Anzac crew deployed on Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2021 show the personalised quilts and laundry bags made for them by volunteers from Aussie Hero Quilts. Story by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello. Photo by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

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Quilters stitch together a decade of support

25/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1709 Views 0 Comments Aussie Hero Quilts, Quilts

Whether it is on a bed during deployments or on the lap of a veteran in hospital, a quilt made

ADF personnel participated in the Summer Criterium Series cycling event held at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia. Story by Peta Magorian. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

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Cyclists race at Stirling

25/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1411 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stirling

A cool sea breeze provided some respite from the rising heat for cyclists racing at HMAS Stirling when the base

Some of the action at the archery-come-and-try-day in Berry, NSW, organised by Invictus Australia and Archery Australia. Photos supplied.

Health and Wellbeing News Veterans

Invictus Australia and Archery Australia hit targets for Defence community

09/02/202209/02/2022 Vanessa Bernardo 1984 Views 0 Comments

Invictus Australia, Archery Australia and Wheelchair Rugby League joined forces to host a veteran community event in Berry, NSW earlier

Private Christie Rayner, from Joint Health Unit – North Queensland prepares a COVID-19 vaccine at the Blue Care Aged Care facility in Ingham, Queensland, in March.

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Analysts support vaccine rollout

21/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1843 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

The expertise of Defence operations’ analysts helped make the Vaccine Operations Centre (VOC) more efficient as it faced the challenges

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Invictus Australia – A Year in Review

20/12/2021 Vanessa Bernardo 1713 Views 0 Comments

That’s a wrap and what a year it’s been for Invictus Australia! As 2021 draws to a close, it is

The Australian Army medical team from Joint Task Group 637.3 treat a New Zealand Defence Force simulated patient during a casualty evacuation exercise at the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Headquarters, Rove. Story and photo by Major Jillian Joyce

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Anzac spirit on show in Solomon Islands

16/12/202118/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2085 Views 0 Comments Australian Federal Police, New Zealand Defence Force, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Solomon Islands

The Anzac spirit was well and truly on show during a casualty evacuation exercise in the Solomon Islands recently. CAPTION:

Australian Army Captain Celie Bright-Perry speaks with an AFP health planner during their deployment to Solomon Islands. Story by Corporal Brodie Cross. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

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Taking skills across the Pacific

10/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 963 Views 0 Comments Solomon Islands, Solomon Islands unrest

From the quiet streets of the NSW country town of Yass to the coastal regions of the Solomon Islands, the

Lieutenant Susan Wiard competes at the Arnold Sports Festival in 2018, squatting 125kg for 20 reps in a minute. Story by Captain Thomas Kaye.

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Lifting trophies with military motivation

10/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1037 Views 0 Comments

Army nursing officer Lieutenant Susan ‘Red’ Wiard, from the 11th Close Health Company, has been smashing records and making a

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Invictus Australia launch continues legacy of Invictus Games Sydney 2018

09/12/202109/12/2021 Vanessa Bernardo 2326 Views 0 Comments

Australia has achieved a world first with the launch of Invictus Australia, which will be at the forefront of delivering sport

Hunter Division of Navy's Reserve Entry Officers’ Course 3-21 at HMAS Creswell. Story by Sub Lieutenant Emily Tinker.

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Course navigates way through pandemic

07/12/202108/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1458 Views 0 Comments COVID-19, HMAS Creswell, Navy Reserve

When COVID-19 hit, it looked like the Navy Reserve Entry Officers’ Course (REOC) would be an early casualty of the

No. 36 Squadron aviators pull a C-17A Globemaster III aircraft during the tug-o-war challenge at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Corporal Jesse Kane.

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Pulling together for a good cause

03/12/202103/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2568 Views 1 Comment Amberley, Beyond Blue, No. 35 Squadron, No. 36 Squadron

In support of mental health, No. 36 Squadron has hosted RAAF Base Amberley’s biggest fundraiser of the year with a

The Australian Sports Medal was awarded to Team Australia competitors and officials in recognition of their participation at Invictus Games Sydney 2018 at a ceremony held at the Australian War Memorial. Story by Squadron Leader Amanda Scott.

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Invictus Games participants honoured

03/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1801 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

Invictus Games 2018 competitors and officials have been honoured with the awarding of the Australian Sports Medal in a moving

Run Army participants from the 3rd Brigade at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville. Story by Lieutenant Simon Hampson. Photo by Corporal Brodie Cross.

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Running Change arrives in Townsville

03/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1441 Views 0 Comments 3rd Brigade, Townsville

The Running Change program has made tracks to Townsville, finding many happy feet from the 3rd Brigade ready to join

Australian Army soldiers based at Puckapunyal, Victoria, participate in the 16 hour endurance challenge. Story by Major Carrie Robards.

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Pushing the limits for a good cause

26/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1335 Views 0 Comments CATC, Legacy, Puckapunyal

While many of us were sleeping in bed, 31 participants were pushing through pain barrier at the 16-hour endurance challenge

Leading Aircraftwoman Jade Wildin, 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron (1EHS), is currently in Fiji providing medical support to an Australian Army contingent of engineers who are rebuilding the Lekutu Secondary School on Vanua Levu. Story by Captain Dan Mazurek.

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ADF medic back to her roots in Fiji

26/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1321 Views 0 Comments Fiji Assist, Republic of Fiji Military Forces

Leading Aircraftwoman (LACW) Jade Wildin is a long way from home but back to her roots providing medical care to

A soldier from the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment helps Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics during a mass casualty scenario at Townsville field training area. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

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ADF trains with emergency services personnel

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1610 Views 0 Comments

Soldiers, paramedics, firefighters and police have undertaken a complex mass casualty training scenario in Townsville. CAPTION: A soldier from the

Squadron Leader Brendon Knopke performs for military personnel deployed on Operation Accordion. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

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Guitar hero: boosting morale with music

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1735 Views 0 Comments Middle East, Operation Accordion

For Squadron Leader Brendon Knopke, one constant over his 28-year ADF career has been playing the guitar. CAPTION: Squadron Leader