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In her civilian job, Army reservist Dr Laura Cook works as a senior research officer at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Melbourne. Story by Captain Annie Richardson.

Fighting molecular warfare

20/08/202122/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1154 Views 0 Comments STEM

In her civilian job, Laura Cook’s work focuses on understanding how cellular immunity to viruses and bacteria is developed, including

The secretary of Australian Defence Force Nurses Association, Robyn Green, right, talks to an Australian Defence nurse during the luncheon in Brisbane. Story by Flying Officer Robert Hodgson.

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Role of nurses in Air Force honoured

20/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1506 Views 0 Comments

To mark the Air Force Centenary, members of the Defence Service Nurses gathered for a luncheon at Brisbane’s United Service

Army scientific officer Captain Lisa Rigby, right, feeds mosquitoes as part of her research. Story by Captain Annie Richardson.

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Army captain passionate about mozzies

20/08/202127/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1713 Views 0 Comments

Australian Army scientific officer Captain Lisa Rigby works at the 2nd General Health Battalion researching and educating personnel on mosquitoes. CAPTION:

Private Amanda Jones and Victorian Department of Health Authorised Officer Peter Jarvis are part of the COVID-19 Household Engagement Program in support of the Victorian State Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Story by Captain Kirsten Cleland. Photo by Private Michael Currie.

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ADF supports Victoria

18/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1647 Views 1 Comment COVID-19

Victoria’s COVID-19 Household Engagement Program has continued its vital work over the past month, assisted by personnel from the ADF.

Army reservist Private Varun Marwaha working in his civilian job as an air quality consultant with SLR Consulting. Story by Captain Nathan Freeman.

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Reservist airs environmental passion

18/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1234 Views 0 Comments

Army reservist Private Varun Marwaha is bringing his professional skills to his role as a soldier. CAPTION: Army reservist Private

Air Force environmental health officer, Flying Officer Jamie Clifford from No 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron, looks for mosquito larva in samples of water during Exercise Regimen White 21 at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flying Officer Robert Hodgson. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

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Science and agriculture led to environmental health career

18/08/202127/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1531 Views 0 Comments STEM

Flying Officer Jamie Clifford’s interest in the world around her led to her becoming an Air Force environmental health officer.

Dr Gordon Cable checks instruments within the training hypobaric chamber during his part-time role with the Institute of Aviation Medicine at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Story by Flight Lieutenant Georgina MacDonald. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

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Doctor contributes to space exploration

18/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 963 Views 0 Comments

An Air Force scientist at the cutting edge of aviation medicine is helping unlock human exploration in space and understanding

Seaman Nicholas Hopkins talks with members of the NSW Police and NSW Rural Fire Service at the Prariewood Community Centre Vaccination Hub in Fairfield, Sydney. Story by Captain Martin Hadley and Lieutenant Commander John Thompson. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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ADF supports NSW vaccination effort

13/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1630 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

ADF personnel are working closely with staff and volunteers of many organisations at vaccination hubs across Greater Sydney to help

Lieutenant Commander Michael Connors was presented the Lifeblood Defence Force Challenge 2020 award by Lifeblood's Kalani Brown at Defence Plaza in Melbourne. Story by Sub Lieutenant Nancy Cotton.

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Cerberus personnel recognised for blood donations

13/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1029 Views 0 Comments

Despite the challenges faced in 2020 because of COVID-19, the team at HMAS Cerberus in Victoria defied the odds with

Leading Seaman Musician Miriam Norman from the Royal Australian Navy Band Tasmania shows of the braid of hair she has donated to charity.

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Making the cut for charity

13/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1656 Views 0 Comments

Tying her thigh-length hair in a tidy military bun is a thing of the past for Leading Seaman Musician Miriam

Australian Institute of Sport representatives exit a CH-47 Chinook at the Townsville Field Training Area during a visit to the Command Training Centre in Townsville, Queensland. Story by Paulina Acuna. Photo by Corporal Sagi Biderm.

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Soldiers work with the Australian Institute of Sport

10/08/202114/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1654 Views 0 Comments

The Army and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) have come together to share knowledge and ideas on performance and

NSW Police and ADF members prepare to deliver pre-made meals as part of care packages given to homes in the Fairfield community in Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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ADF boosts support to COVID-19 effort

03/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1780 Views 0 Comments

The ADF has increased its support to NSW Government efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. CAPTION: NSW Police and

Army Privates Kate Larby and Maddison Lillie, and Victorian Department of Health Authorised Officer Daniel Green on patrol as part of a COVID-19 Household Engagement Program to support the Victorian State government’s response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Photo by Private Michael Currie.

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Scientists assess reactions to COVID-19

23/07/202125/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1894 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

As Australia contends with varying degrees of lockdown to manage the spread of COVID-19, Defence scientists are developing tools to

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VETERANS HEALTH WEEK WOMENS EVENT

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Get Moving – Physical Activity for Women Veterans This year for Veterans’ Health Week, Women Veterans United are hosting a

The Australian women’s rowing team visits No. 37 Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Corporal Dan Pinhorn.

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Rowing Australia shares tips with 37 Squadron

07/07/202115/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1999 Views 0 Comments

As the Tokyo Olympics approaches, members of the Australian women’s rowing team have shared their fitness practices and experiences with

Flight Lieutenants Luke Brown, left, Peter Spearman and Joel Ingram, during a training session for the 48forM8s challenge in Brisbane, Queensland. Story by Captain Carolyn Barnett.

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Pushing bodies to improve minds

29/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 958 Views 0 Comments

Four ADF officers will be on a mission to destigmatise mental health when they take part in the 48forM8s challenge

Seaman Jack Foulstone practices correct application of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in preparation for their deployment on Operation COVID-19 Assist. Story and photo: Captain Kristen Daisy Clelend

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ADF supports Victoria’s COVID-19 outbreak

04/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1590 Views 0 Comments

Australian Defence Force (ADF) members from across Victoria are preparing for deployment on Operation COVID-19 Assist. This morning they were

An Army recruit fits his chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence (CBRND) suit during Army’s first CBRND basic course using the latest versions of the equipment.

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Recruits train with new equipment

03/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2974 Views 0 Comments

The 1 Recruit Training Battalion (1RTB) has delivered Army’s first chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence (CBRND) basic course with

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Wounded Heroes Veterans Lounge opened in Brisbane

03/06/202105/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1972 Views 0 Comments

Veterans, serving members, transitioning members and their families are encouraged to come together over a coffee at the Wounded Heroes

Deputy Fleet Commander Commodore Jonathon Earley tours the facility that houses the rigid-hull inflatable boat training simulator at HMAS Cerberus, Victoria. Story by Lieutenant Commander Dave Devlin. Photo by Leading Seaman James McDougall.

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Cerberus leading the world in safety training

02/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1718 Views 0 Comments

The first rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) training simulator of its type in the world has been installed at Navy’s premier