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Sergeant Sean Whittington supervises during a physical training session for Australian Defence Force personnel deployed to the Middle East region. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

Kicking physical training goals on deployment

24/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1399 Views 0 Comments Operation Accordion

Playing football in Mittagong, the Southern Highlands of NSW, as a teenager was where Sergeant Sean Whittington’s passion for physical fitness

Able Seaman Dental Assistant Caitlin Taylor, left, and Dental Officer Lieutenant Danica Zhan are embarked on HMAS Canberra to care for the dental health of the task group during Indo-Pacific Endeavour. Story by Lieutenant Alicia Morris, Royal Canadian Navy. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

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Dental duo sink their teeth into deployment

24/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1451 Views 0 Comments IPE21

The unofficial motto of Lieutenant Danica Zhan and Able Seaman Caitlin Taylor’s department is ‘fit to bite, fit to fight’.

Champion weightlifter Sergeant Steven Graham celebrates his best result. Story by Corporal Veronica O’Hara.

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Weightlifter celebrates triple title win

24/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1216 Views 0 Comments

Pushing 118kg above his head, Sergeant Steven Graham won the Australian, Oceania and Commonwealth Masters Championships for his age and

Squadron Leader Walter Goedde administers a COVID-19 vaccination to a member of the Orange community as a part of NSW Operation COVID-19 Assist. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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Support from public is touching, says nurse

22/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1001 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Royal Australian Air Force Squadron Leader Walter Goedde feels privileged to help provide COVID-19 vaccinations at pop-up clinics in regional

Seaman Alexis Tavener and Leading Seaman Katrina Bougiouras prepare Covid-19 vaccinations at the Orange Vaccination Hub while deployed on NSW Operation COVID-19 Assist. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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Navy medic joins jab team in western NSW

22/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1569 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Seaman Alexis Tavener describes supporting NSW Health at vaccination pop-up clinics in western NSW as an incredible experience. CAPTION: Seaman

Private John Daley assists a member of the Orange community before receiving their Covid-19 Vaccination at the Orange Vaccination Hub as a part of NSW Operation COVID-19 Assist. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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Medic earns praise at COVID-19 pop-up clinics

22/09/202122/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1282 Views 1 Comment COVID-19

Medic Private John Daley is honoured to help provide COVID-19 vaccinations in regional and remote NSW, and especially likes the

Air Force physical training instructor Corporal Owen Hingston, of No. 22 Squadron, completes an exercise routine from home as part of the online HERCFIT physical and mental wellbeing program with No. 37 Squadron. Story by Shane Kertanegara.

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Online fitness program popular

14/09/202126/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1580 Views 0 Comments

While many in the Royal Australian Air Force are now working from home, they have the opportunity to stay fit

Islamic Imam, Royal Australian Navy Chaplain Majidih Essa, conducts Friday prayers for Muslim Afghanistan evacuees at the ADF's main operating base in the Middle East. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester.

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Multi-faith chaplaincy provides support

14/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2090 Views 0 Comments Afghanistan, Evacuation of Kabul

ADF chaplaincy is adapting to new situations to deliver multi-faith support to all people, regardless of their spiritual or religious

Chief Petty Officer Tina Elliot assists a member of the Orange community before receiving their vaccination at the city's vaccination hub. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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Vaccination team making a difference

10/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1194 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

From the city of Orange to the Outback town of Lightning Ridge, the vaccine outreach team, comprising NSW Health and

An Australian Defence Force medic assesses a child in the evacuee handling centre at Australia’s main operating base in the Middle East. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester.

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Medics went above and beyond during evacuation

10/09/202116/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1812 Views 0 Comments Evacuation of Kabul

One of the critical factors in the Afghanistan evacuation was the health and welfare of the more than 4000 evacuees,

Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade support R U OK? Day at Lavarack Barracks, Queensland. Story by Private Jacob Joseph. Photo by Corporal Brodie Cross.

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Why it’s important to ask R U OK?

10/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1173 Views 0 Comments RUOK

A simple question could improve someone’s mental health, according to the assistant director of ADF mental health programs Lisa Goldrick.

Dr Pommat provides a tour of the Daru hospital facility in PNG to members of the ADF and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Story by Captain Jessica O’Reilly.

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Small team makes big impact in PNG

07/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1566 Views 0 Comments COVID-19, Operation PNG Assist 21

A three-person ADF planning team has helped bolster the Papua New Guinea Government’s COVID-19 response. CAPTION: Dr Pommat provides a

Able Seaman Dominic Turkalj on deployment in Victoria. Story and photo by Captain Kristen Cleland.

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Long way from home to fight COVID

02/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1492 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Able Seaman Dominic Turkalj, from Perth, and his ADF colleagues deployed on Operation COVID-19 Assist have been working closely with

Australian and American ultramarathon runners celebrate the completion of the 1000 Miles to Light run held around Singleton Military Area, NSW. Story by Lieutenant Sasha Rhodes.

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Ultramarathon raises $63,000 for youth

02/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1658 Views 0 Comments

Army’s support of the 1000 Miles to Light fundraising ultramarathon has helped the event raise more than $63,000 for youth

Royal Australian Navy MH60R Helicopter delivers a desalination plant to Nusa Lembongan during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 21. Story by Captain Peter March.

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Navy delivers water de-sal plant to Indonesian island

02/09/202103/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1989 Views 0 Comments

Navy has supported an Australian non-government organisation’s efforts to help an Indonesian community solve water supply and plastic pollution problems.

Petty Officer Simon Taylor, left, and Lieutenant Commander James Knight compete in the HMAS Watson spin-a-thon fundraiser for Dry July. Story by Lieutenant Kiz Welling-Burtenshaw.

Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Navy

Ranks do battle for a good cause

02/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1522 Views 0 Comments

The Sydney COVID-19 lockdown didn’t stop HMAS Watson personnel from staying healthy and raising funds for a good cause. CAPTION:

Executive Officer HMAS Watson Commander Tina Brown talks to children from 15 Active Kids Group childcare centres via Zoom during Kids Safety Week. Photo by Emma Wholihan, Active Kids Group

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Children receive lesson in safety

02/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1225 Views 0 Comments

Defence community engagement hasn’t stopped during the Sydney COVID-19 lockdown, with Navy personnel recently giving children a lesson in safety.

Maddy Marshall, left, with her family, from left, Bailey, Robyn, Gabby and Adrian at the Gold Coast University Hospital during Maddy’s treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia in May. Story by Private Jacob Joseph.

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Father’s plea for blood donations

02/09/202102/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1108 Views 0 Comments

Defence contractor Adrian Marshall’s daughter, Maddy, was just 21 years old when she was diagnosed with a rare form of

Soldiers from 3RAR donate a cheque for $10,000 to the children’s ward at Townsville University Hospital. Story by Captain Lily Charles. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News

Soldiers brighten lives of sick children

30/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1625 Views 0 Comments

Soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3 RAR), have brightened the lives of sick young patients with a

Commanding Officer Combat Survival Training School Squadron Leader Simon Longley with historian Lynette Silver, who has researched the World War II Sandakan death marches. Story by Corporal Veronica O'Hara. Photo by Corporal Veronica O’Hara.

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Wartime tales of survival inspire

20/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1843 Views 0 Comments

Having listened to his grandfather’s wartime tales of survival as a child, Squadron Leader Simon Longley now leads the unit