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Leading Aircraftman Paul Street, centre, receives the CSG Aviator of the Year and bronze commendation for his work designing and building the frame for the Health OCU BlueRoom simulator. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Nuts and bolts approach takes off

28/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 491 Views 2 Comments No. 23 Squadron

A 23 Squadron fitter and turner was named Combat Support Group’s Aviator of the Year in May for helping bring

Squadron Leader Martin Copland at the end of the 155 Pilot’s Course in 1991. It was the last course to use the Macchi jet. Story by Flying Officer Wendy Pyper.

ADF People History

A career with altitude

28/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 568 Views 0 Comments No. 2 Expeditionary Health Squadron, RAAF Reserve

Fifty years ago, Squadron Leader Martin Copland was six years old and oblivious to the disaster about to unfold in

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Captain Doug Griffiths at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Clearance diver ready to shine at Warrior Games

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 637 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

Navy clearance diver Captain Doug Griffiths said cancer changed his perspective on life for the better. CAPTION: Warrior Games 2024 competitor

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Luke Manhire at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Setting an example for his sons

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 715 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

When Luke Manhire held his first-born son 23 years ago, he knew he had to join the ADF. CAPTION: Warrior Games

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Laura Reynell at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Navy veteran goes from Dusseldorf to Florida

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 724 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

Laura Reynell is working to replicate last year’s gutsy performance at Invictus Games Düsseldorf as she backs up for a

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Diane Jackson at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Power-packed experience ahead

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 915 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

Competing in the 2024 Warrior Games in Florida means a lot to Airlie Beach resident Diane Jackson. CAPTION: Warrior Games 2024

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Brett Lewis at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Targeting personal bests at Warrior Games

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 730 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

It was a former Invictus Australia team member that first inspired Wodonga’s Brett Lewis to get off the couch and

Warrior Games 2024 competitor David Galla at RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photo by Corporal Samuel Miller.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Warrior Games helps athlete move forward

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 533 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

He is riddled with injuries physically and mentally, but former Army Royal Australian Infantry rifleman David Galla is only concerned

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Sue Osborn at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Reinvigorating a spark of competitiveness

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 521 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

Sue Osborn may only be a relative newcomer to adaptive sports, but her love for all things sport runs deep.

Army environmental health officer Lieutenant Joel Bright, of the 3rd Health Battalion, at his field laboratory during Exercise Rhino Run at Cultana Training Area, South Australia. Story and photo by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.

ADF People Australian Army Health and Wellbeing

Health officers play a crucial role

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 824 Views 0 Comments 3rd Health Battalion, Army Reserve, environmental health officers (EHO)

Sometimes feared and often misunderstood, environmental health officers (EHO) work to reduce gastrointestinal illnesses, vector-borne diseases and other non-combat-related injuries.

Lieutenant Kirby Watts trains for rowing events during the Warrior Games 2024 Team Australia training camp at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Paul Berry.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Vying for Ultimate Champion title

21/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 781 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

Lieutenant Kirby Watts will tell you herself that she only knows two speeds – full throttle or nothing at all.

Team Australia's Ben Owens, right, moves past Jamie Adam Smyth during a wheelchair rugby training session in preparation for the Warrior Games 2024. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing Veterans

Ready to tackle wheelchair rugby at Warrior Games

21/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1132 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games, Warrior Games

Ask Ben Owens which event he’s looking forward to most at the upcoming 2024 Warrior Games and he’ll give you

Warrior Games 2024 Team Australia conducts wheelchair rugby training at the ESPN Athletics Centre in Orlando, Florida. Story by Simon Paton. Photos by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing Veterans

Warrior Games showcases Defence resilience

21/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 799 Views 0 Comments 4th Brigade, Invictus Australia, Warrior Games

The Australian 2024 Warrior Games team have arrived in Orlando ahead of this year’s games, hosted by the US Department

Air Force aviators reunite 40 years after graduation. Rear, from left: Squadron Leader Michael Spencer, Squadron Leader (retd) Geoffrey Menzies, Wing Commander (retd) Gavin Small, Flight Lieutenant (retd) Russell Lucas, Group Captain (retd) John Heinrich and (front) Wing Commander Michael Hicks. Story by Corporal Melina Young.

ADF People History

21/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 601 Views 0 Comments Military Reunions, RAAF East Sale

Last month, a contrast unfolded in the art of navigation. CAPTION: Air Force aviators reunite 40 years after graduation. Rear, from

Army nursing officer Lieutenant Kelsie Brodribb, of the 4th Health Battalion, at the Role 1 Light Manoeuvre on Exercise Brolga Run treating a simulated casualty. Story and photos by Captain Nicholas Marquis.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News

Medical treatment at the front lines

18/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1331 Views 1 Comment 4th Health Battalion, Exercise Brolga Run, G-wagon, Role 1 Light Manoeuvre

As a 9-liner came in over the radio, the treatment team of the Role 1 Light Manoeuvre prepared for the incoming

Sub-Lieutenant Richard Pirrie has been honoured at the Normandy Memorial Wall during commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Story by By Lieutenant Commander John Thompson.

ADF People History Lest We Forget

D-Day commemorations: honouring those who served

14/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 828 Views 0 Comments D-Day, France, WWII

Sub-Lieutenant Richard Pirrie, who served in World War 2, has had his name added to the Normandy Memorial Wall during

Laurie Wallace walks his family dogs Patch and Zelda around their north Brisbane suburb. Story by Major Evita Ryan. Photo by Lance Corporal Luke Donegan.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing Veterans

Marching for a cause

14/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 647 Views 0 Comments 6th Brigade, 7th Brigade, Army Reserve, Kokoda Track, Soldier On

Walking the 96km Kokoda Track has always been on Laurie Wallace’s bucket list. CAPTION: Laurie Wallace walks his family dogs Patch

Ken Murphy stands with Battery Commander Major Jack Bagwill, right, and Battery Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer Class Two Chris Saetta, following the presentation of the Queen's Banner at Robertson Barracks. Story by Captain Annie Richardson.

Australian Army History News

A proud day for former gunner

12/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1102 Views 0 Comments 8th/12th Regiment RAA

In a reunion bridging decades of service, Ken Murphy, a distinguished veteran of the 101st Battery, 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian

Historic imagery of the arrival of HMAS Sydney III to Jervis Bay with embarked aircraft which formed the Fleet Air Arm’s first squadrons.

History News Royal Australian Navy

75th anniversary of air power projection

07/06/202415/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1067 Views 0 Comments Fleet Air Arm, HMAS Albatross, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Sydney, Jervis Bay

The Royal Australian Navy recently marked the 75th anniversary of rising above the waves and developing a fully integrated aerial

Current and former crew members of HMAS Huon gather for the ship's decommissioning ceremony at HMAS Waterhen, NSW. Story by Lieutenant Madelyn Hanna. Photo by Leading Seaman David Cox.

History News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Huon sails into history

07/06/202407/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1685 Views 0 Comments decommissioning, Gloucester Cup, HMAS Huon, HMAS Waterhen

After a quarter-century of distinguished service, HMAS Huon has been decommissioned in a poignant ceremony at HMAS Waterhen, Sydney. CAPTION: Current