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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.

HMAS Huon sails into history

07/06/202407/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1629 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

Sapper Ian Moss and his explosive detection dog Flo Joe, carefully make their way across a field in search of improvised explosive devices in Afghanistan in 2012. Story by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel. Photo by Sergeant Raymond Vance.

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Remembering a four-legged warrior

07/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1789 Views 0 Comments Military Working Dogs

June 7 is National Military Working Dog Day, when Defence honours the loyalty and commitment of four-legged friends who’ve served

Chief Petty Officer Joshua Scanlon, with his fiancé Kate Barry and their three children, Jonty, Leila and Tillie, enjoying a family holiday. Story by Lieutenant Marie Davies.

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‘Family is everything’ – National Families Week

17/05/202417/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1861 Views 0 Comments Cowork Coplay, HMAS Perth, National Families Week

Living in Rockhampton, WA, with three children under six and a fiancé at sea, Kate Barry faces many daily challenges.

Army Chaplain James Hall, of 6th Battalion, the Royal Australia Regiment, in the unit's social gaming hub at Gallipoli Barracks, with equipment donated by Veteran Gaming Australia. Story and photo by Corporal Michael Rogers.

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Gaming a useful tool for social connection

17/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1013 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Chaplains, Veteran Gaming Australia, Virtual Reality (VR)

After being posted to Darwin, away from his family, Chaplain James Hall would play Xbox games online with his sons

Flight Lieutenant Max, left, and Flight Lieutenant Dallin Stirling, a trainee from 2 Flight Training School, before an incentive flight in an EA-18G Growler at RAAF base Pearce during Exercise Centenarie Redimus. Story by Flying Officer Michael Thomas. Photo by Aircraftman Campbell Latch.

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Motivation for a fast-jet career

17/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 760 Views 0 Comments 2FTS, EA-18G Growler, No. 6 Squadron, RAAF Pearce

Winning a game of ‘scissors, paper, rock’ usually doesn’t mean much, but for student pilot Flight Lieutenant Dallin Stirling, his

Flight Sergeant Gordan Hamilton's portrait on display during the memorial service of four WW2 RAAF servicemen at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Wing Commander Bruce Chalmers. Photos by Aircraftman Campbell Latch.

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Farewelled eight decades later

15/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1139 Views 0 Comments Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Historical Unrecovered War Casualties – Air Force (HUWC-AF), No. 100 Squadron, Papua New Guinea, RAAF Amberley, WWII

Brought down in action in September 1943, the crew of 100 Squadron’s Beaufort Bomber A9-186 were farewelled during a combined

One of Australia's most decorated military nurses, Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel, has been immortalised in bronze at the Australian War Memorial. Story by Melinda Hoare.

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‘Essential contribution’ of nurses recognised

10/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1258 Views 0 Comments AWM, International Nurses Day, Vivian Bullwinkel

In recognition of International Nurses Day (May 12), the Australian Defence Force’s senior health leaders have paid tribute to the

Victorian Governor Margaret Elaine Gardner, right, presents the daughter of Pilot Officer David Taylor, Margaret Ekberg, with his Medal for Gallantry for heroism in PNG during WW2. Story by John Noble.

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Remembering heroism 82 years on

10/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 517 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, Chief of Air Force, Papua New Guinea, WWII

Their mission was as dangerous as any during World War 2, and more than 80 years after coming down in

Flight Lieutenant Nick Adam, left, Squadron Leader Andrew Marks from 3 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and Captain Alexandra Blecich from 2nd Health Brigade, assist 'Hero', a technical training aid, during a critical care aeromedical evacuation scenario. Story by Corporal Melina Young. Photos by Aircraftman Campbell Latch.

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Taking military dog care to great heights

10/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 981 Views 0 Comments 2nd Health Brigade, C-17A Globemaster III, military critical care aeromedical evacuation team (MCAT), Military Working Dogs, No. 3 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (3AMES), RAAF Amberley

A military working dog and two handlers lie motionless on stretchers near the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster. CAPTION: Flight Lieutenant Nick

Former Flying Officer Sidney Mibus next to his service certificate, badge and World War 2 medals on his 100th birthday in Florida. Story by John Noble.

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Eighty years late but not forgotten

08/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 601 Views 0 Comments WWII

Better late than never is an expression often heard and one that has particularly special meaning for a previous Air

First flight in A8-144 F111 for pilot WGCDR Errol McCormack. Story by Flying Officer Shan Galappatthy.

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Farewell to a distinguished Air Force leader

08/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 784 Views 0 Comments Chief of Air Force

Air Force has honoured a former Chief of Air Force, retired Air Marshal Errol McCormack, who passed away in early

Members of the public attend an open day as part of Exercise Centenarie Redimus at Port Hedland, WA. Story by Flight Lieutenant Imogen Lunny. Photos by AC Campbell Latch.

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RAAF celebrates centenary flight with Port Hedland community

08/05/202409/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1193 Views 1 Comment C-27J Spartan, EA-18G Growler, Exercise Centenarie Redimus, No. 6 Squadron

6 Squadron celebrated a milestone in Port Hedland after retracing the footsteps of aviation pioneers who flew the first circumnavigation

Flight Lieutenant Max and Flying Officer Cooper McClymont prepare to depart RAAF Base East Sale in a RAAF EA-18G Growler during Exercise Centenarie Redimus. Story by Flight Lieutenant Imogen Lunny. Photos by Aircraftman Campbell Latch.

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6 Squadron circumnavigates Australia

03/05/202404/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1487 Views 0 Comments EA-18G Growler, Exercise Centenarie Redimus, F-111, No. 6 Squadron, RAAF East Sale

Aviators from 6 Squadron have completed a seven-day journey circumnavigating Australia in honour of Wing Commander Stanley Goble and Flight

Leading Seaman Peta Binns' great-great uncle, 2nd Lieutenant George Oakley Newton, is circled in a photo of his cadet class. Story by Leading Seaman Peta Binns. Photo supplied by Australian War Memorial (P00864.001).

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Feeling the weight of a military legacy – Anzac Day

03/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 719 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, Gallipoli, WWI

A pilgrimage to Anzac Cove prompted Leading Seaman Peta Binns to reflect on the sacrifice and valour etched into her

Singer-guitarist Bill Waterhouse performs at the Majors Creek Anzac Day service. Story and photos by Corporal Luke Bellman.

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Honouring shared history among the magpies – Anzac Day

02/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 560 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, Vietnam War, WWI

The warble of magpies and chuckling of kookaburras filled the country air at Majors Creek as residents marched behind Australian

The Headquarters Middle East Anzac Day memorial following the dawn service. Story. and photos by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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Keeping traditions alive in the Middle East – Anzac Day

01/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 629 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, Gallipoli, Middle East, PTSD

Deployed servicemen and women in the Middle East gathered before first light to mark 109 years since the Gallipoli landings

Royal Australian Air Force Wing Commander David Riddel and Mark Johnson clean the memorial plaque at the crash site of F-111G A8-291, in Pulau Aur, Malaysia. Story. y Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Kurt Lewis.

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Arduous trek to visit site of F-111 crash

01/05/202418/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1098 Views 0 Comments F-111, No. 6 Squadron

Comradeship and camaraderie of the absolute highest order was on display as a group of family and close friends of

The flags of Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Turkiye are held over the grave of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey following the conclusion of the Anzac Day memorial service. Story and photo by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson.

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Honouring the Anzac spirit in London – Anzac Day

01/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 817 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, United Kingdom

Large crowds turned out in London for Anzac Day services led by His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh. CAPTION: The

Michael Apperley, left, and Paul Longley, right, meet after many years at their unit citation ceremony in HMAS Moreton. Story by Lieutenant Rebecca Williamson. Photos by Leading Seaman Iggy Roberts.

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SEQ Navy vets receive Somalia citation at HMAS Moreton

01/05/202401/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 762 Views 0 Comments HMAS Moreton, Meritorious Unit Citation

Six Navy veterans have received the Meritorious Unit Citation, for sustained outstanding service in warlike operation. CAPTION: Michael Apperley, left, and

Leading Aircraftman Connor Bourn from Australia's Federation Guard participates in the Catafalque Party during the Anzac Day Dawn Service at Bomana War Cemetery, Papua New Guinea. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photos by Corporal Samuel Miller

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Strengthening Anzac and PNG bonds – Anzac Day

01/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 425 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, Chief of Air Force, Papua New Guinea, WWII

Dawn broke across Bomana War Cemetery in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, accompanied by wreath-laying and the playing of the