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Army Physiotherapist Lieutenant Nicola Hribar leads a sunrise yoga class for members of ship’s company and embarked forces on the flight deck of HMAS Canberra during AUSINDEX 2019. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton. Photo by Leading Seaman Steven Thomson.

Raising awareness of mental health

05/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 925 Views 0 Comments mental health, World Mental Health Day

With World Mental Health Day falling on October 10, Defence is encouraging its people to host activities throughout that week

WO2 Ken Leggett, front right, leads the Round for Life 2022 peloton for the final stage into Simpson Barracks. Story by Captain Evita Ryan. Photo by Private Michael Currie.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Cyclists’ epic ride for cancer research

30/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1230 Views 0 Comments 7th Signal Regiment, Defence Force School of Signals

Before starting the Round for Life 2022 fundraising bike ride traversing three states and the ACT, Warrant Officer Class One

91-year-old Mr Derek Olley volunteers in the Restoration Support Section of Air Force’s History and Heritage Branch. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

ADF People History

Fond memories of an RAF career

27/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1569 Views 0 Comments Heritage, RAAF Amberley, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre, RAF

When Mr Derek Olley started his apprenticeship with the Royal Air Force (RAF) in 1947, George VI was the King

Army nursing officer Lieutenant Lorraine Cheesewright pays her respects at the grave of her great uncle, Corporal Frederick Cheesewright at the Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery in Papua New Guinea. Story and photo by Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree.

Australian Army History Lest We Forget News Videos

Keeping Kokoda memory alive

27/09/202230/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1430 Views 0 Comments 16th Battalion RWAR, Kokoda Track, Papua New Guinea, WWII

Corporal Frederick Cheesewright’s new stripes were barely sewn to his uniform when a sniper’s bullet abruptly ended his life on

Lieutenant Colonel Leigh Partridge, commanding officer of the 16th Battalion, Royal Western Australia Regiment, lays a wreath during a dawn service commemorating 80 years since the start of the Battle of Brigade Hill, along the Kokoda Track, in Papua New Guinea. Story and photo by Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree.

Australian Army Lest We Forget News Videos

Remembering Kokoda

23/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2282 Views 1 Comment 16th Battalion RWAR, 39th Operational Support Battalion, Kokoda Track, Papua New Guinea, WWII

Several events have been organised to mark the 80th year since the Kokoda Track Campaign in Papua New Guinea during

Sergeant Nathan Lissing watches a South Sydney Rabbitohs match while deployed with the MFO in Sinai, Egypt. Photo supplied.

Letters to the Editor

Good luck – no, no, good luck to you…

23/09/202223/09/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1597 Views 0 Comments

Sergeant Nathan Lissing, deployed on Operation Mazurka – the Australian Defence Force’s contribution to the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO)

22 Squadron from 13 Engineer Regiment has been created as a science, technology, engineering and maths incubator. Story by Captain Sandra Seman-Bourke. Photo by Corporal Nakia Chapman.

Letters to the Editor

Australian Army’s massive reorg was actually announced

20/09/202220/09/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5929 Views 0 Comments 2020 Force Structure Plan

Dear Editor, Your recent article titled “Big [unannounced] changes for brigades, regiments and battalions in NT and SA” seems to

Commander of the 3rd Brigade Brigadier Kahlil Fegan escorts Royal Commissioners' Mr Nick Kaldas to the Lavarack Health Centre during his visit to the 3rd Brigade at Lavarack Barracks, Queensland. Photo by Corporal Brodie Cross.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans Videos

Tell your story – Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide

16/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1727 Views 0 Comments Suicide Royal Commission

Defence members and their families are encouraged to come forward and share their personal experiences with the Royal Commission into

The Governor-General, General (retd) Sir David Hurley, attaches the Streamer, East Timor 1999-2003, to the Princess Anne banner during the 1st Signal Regiment honours parade at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Jessica O’Reilly. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Australian Army History News

Theatre Honour presented to 1st Signal Regiment

09/09/202213/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2745 Views 0 Comments 1st Signal Regiment, Gallipoli Barracks, Governor-General

Two prestigious commendations were awarded to the 1st Signal Regiment during a parade at Gallipoli Barracks this week. CAPTION: The

The Round for Life 2022 cyclists begin their 2300km fundraising journey from Picnic Point in Toowoomba. Story by Captain Evita Ryan. Photo by WO2 Kim Allen.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Riding for a cancer cure

09/09/202209/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1372 Views 0 Comments 7th Signal Regiment, Defence Force School of Signals

The words “How’s Kenny going?” may sound like a typical question a mate would ask another mate after work one

You don't have to be a mental health professional to ask R U OK? Story by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

The question we can all ask, today and every day

09/09/202209/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1321 Views 0 Comments mental health, RUOK

R U OK? Day is Australia’s national day of action, originally established through Gavin Larkin’s lived experience of suicide bereavement

Senior ADF Officer at RAAF Base Amberley Group Captain Iain Carty and Bruce McGowan stand in front of the two cuddle beds presented to the palliative care unit of Warwick Hospital. Story by Flying Officer Greg Hinks. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

A place to hold loved ones close

07/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1319 Views 0 Comments RAAF Amberley

A cuddle bed has been presented to Warwick Hospital’s palliative care unit in honour of the late Flight Lieutenant Belinda

Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Simone Menzel, a medical technician from No. 2 Expeditionary Health Squadron, at RAAF Base Darwin during Exercise Pitch Black 2022. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Winnall. Photo by Corporal Kylie Gibson.

Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force

Medical team ready to respond

07/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1538 Views 0 Comments Exercise Pitch Black, French Air and Space Force, No. 2 Expeditionary Health Squadron, RAAF Darwin

No. 2 Expeditionary Health Squadron have been well-equipped to provide emergency medical service to the 16 visiting nations at Exercise

Warrant Officer Kevin ‘Skeet’ Parker, left, removing the dome nut from a propeller in the paint shop at the RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Flight Sergeant Michael Hartley.

ADF People History

Half a century maintaining Australia’s aircraft

07/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 982 Views 0 Comments RAAF Reserve, RAAF Townsville, RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre (RTAHC)

After serving with Air Force for more than half a century, Warrant Officer Kevin ‘Skeet’ Parker now spends his retirement

Air Commodore Robert Lawson, Director-General of History and Heritage – Air Force, addresses family members and friends of Flight Sergeant Richard Hobbs, crew member of Catalina A24-50. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Sergeant Gary Dixon.

ADF People Lest We Forget

Special Memorial for fallen airman’s family

07/09/202211/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1322 Views 1 Comment Aviation Heritage Centre, Catalina, WWII

A commemorative service was recently held at the Aviation Heritage Museum in Perth for the family members of Flight Sergeant

Lance Corporal Rick Milosevic's partner, Kelly Walton, and their daughter lay a wreath at 'Rick's Jump Up' memorial in Quilpie. Story by Captain Taylor Lynch. Photo by Major Roger Brennan.

ADF People Lest We Forget

Community pays respects to fallen soldiers

07/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1279 Views 0 Comments 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry), Afghanistan, Gallipoli Barracks

For locals in the regional town of Quilpie, reaching the knoll on Warrego Highway overlooking the Western Queensland countryside is

Chau Giang Phan prepares to depart for a flight in an EC-135 aircraft at HMAS Albatross. Story b y Lieutenant Commander Karen Dwyer. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Navy

A wish takes flight

06/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1485 Views 0 Comments EC-135, Fleet Air Arm, HMAS Albatross, MH-60R Seahawk, No. 723 Squadron, No. 725 Squadron

The Fleet Air Arm (FAA) was privileged to grant the wish of 13-year-old Chau Giang Phan, who visited HMAS Albatross

Meg, Sally and Cath from the Red Cross Lifeblood Centre with the Deputy Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Chris Smith as he donates plasma at the launch of the 2022 Defence Blood Challenge. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photo by Petty Officer Bradley Darvill.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Videos

Defence Blood Challenge open to new donors

06/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1628 Views 0 Comments Red Cross Blood Challenge

Defence personnel will be presenting their arms to give more than 11000 blood or plasma donations as part of the

Sir Jeffrey Armiger Veterans

Is the Veterans’ Covenant MIA?

03/09/202203/09/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1887 Views 0 Comments Sir Jeffrey Armiger, Veterans' Covenant

Formally introduced in November 2019, the Veterans’ Covenant promised to be a practical demonstration of respect and recognition for veterans’

The Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Robert Chipman (left), and PNG's Chief of Defence Force, Major General Mark Goina, at the service to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Air Force Caribou A4-233 crash in Port Moresby. Story by Wing Commander Ivan Benitez-Aguirre. Photo by Corporal Cameron Pegg.

History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force

50 years since RAAF’s worst peacetime crash

31/08/202203/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3209 Views 0 Comments DHC-4 Caribou

Fifty years ago, 25 Papuans and Australians were killed in the crash of Royal Australian Air Force Caribou A4-233. CAPTION: