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Australian observer Leading Aircraftman Ben Whitfield, right, observes personnel from the Ministry of National Defense for Killed in Action Recovery and Identification conduct human remains recovery at White Horse Hill. Story and photo by Petty Officer Jason Wilson.

Aussies help on Korean DMZ battlefield excavation

12/01/202313/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1829 Views 0 Comments Korean War, Republic of Korea Army (ROKA), United Nations Command (UNC)

The White Horse Hill battlefield is silent, yet decades on it remains contested and dangerous. CAPTION: Australian observer Leading Aircraftman

High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems of the United States Army and United States Marine Corps launch rockets during a firepower demonstration at Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, during Talisman Sabre 2021. Photo by Corporal Madhur Chitnis.

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Long-range rockets ordered for Australian Army and RAN – before Strategic Review finalised

05/01/202308/01/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7582 Views 21 Comments High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, HIMARS, Naval Strike Missile, NSM

Defence has signed contracts with the US DoD to deliver High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems to the Australian Army and

Australian Defence Force and Australian Public Service personnel serving with Headquarters Middle East at Camp Baird. Photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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Christmas – business as usual for those on duty

23/12/202206/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3159 Views 0 Comments

More than 450 Australian Defence Force personnel will be on deployment during the Christmas holiday season in various regions of

Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond speaks at the 11th Biennial Submarine Institute of Australia Conference hosted in in Canberra. Photo by Nic Douglass.

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Leaders discuss future of nuclear-powered subs

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2623 Views 0 Comments AUKUS, Chief of Navy, Minister for Defence, Nuclear Powered Submarines

Opportunities and challenges involved in Australia’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines were discussed at the 11th biennial Submarine Institute of Australia

From left, former Warrant Officer of the Navy Deb Butterworth and Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond are presented with a donation to Keeping Watch from Director Navy Health Commodore Michael Miko and CEO of Navy Health Mr Ron Wilson. Photo by Petty Officer Bradley Darvill.

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Helping to keep watch over those in need

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1827 Views 0 Comments Chief of Navy, Keeping Watch Fund

Navy Health has donated $72,500 to the Keeping Watch Fund. CAPTION: From left, former Warrant Officer of the Navy Deb

Sub Lieutenant Paige Vernon-Smith and Lieutenant Nicholas Coxsedge stand at ease on board HMAS Arunta as the ship returns home to Fleet Base East in Sydney after a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Commander Victor Yee. Photos by Leading Seaman Susan Mossop.

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Commander praises fine ambassadors

23/12/202223/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1550 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Arunta, MH-60R Seahawk

As HMAS Arunta returned home to Fleet Base East this month after a three-month regional presence deployment, her commander praised

Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond takes a selfie with members of New Entry Officers Course 67. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photo by Leading Seaman RyanTascas.

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Officers course with an international flavour

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1664 Views 0 Comments Chief of Navy, Gap Year program, HMAS Creswell, New Entry Officers’ Course

The New Entry Officers Course 67 (NEOC 67) attracted seven international students from the navies of the Philippines, Papua New

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Choules celebrates 11th anniversary

23/12/202223/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2387 Views 0 Comments HMAS Choules, Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20

HMAS Choules recently celebrated the 11th anniversary of her commissioning while undertaking sea qualification trials at Jervis Bay. CAPTION: HMAS

Australian Defence Vessel Reliant at the Port of Apia, Samoa. Story by Major Lily Charles. Photo by Sergeant Jarrod McAneney.

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ADV Reliant’s visit to Samoa

23/12/202228/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2285 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence Vessel Reliant, Samoa

With a diplomatic relationship spanning half a century, Australia and Samoa share many things – among them a passion for

Reservists and civilian employers from the public sector winner South Australia Women's and Children's Hospital. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor. Photo by Private Michael Currie.

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Hospital wins national reserves support award

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1325 Views 1 Comment Defence National Employer Support Awards, Gallipoli Barracks

Leadership, communication and strong organisational skills are just some of the attributes ADF reservists bring to the civilian work environment,

The 268 ADF Pilots Course members assemble at dawn on the flight line with a Pilatus PC-21 aircraft at RAAF Base Pearce in Western Australia. Story by Peta Magorian. Photo by Chris Kershaw.

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Final graduates for the year ready to soar

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2129 Views 0 Comments No. 2 FTS, PC-21, RAAF Pearce

Fifteen students from 268 ADF Pilots Course have received their wings and graduated from 2 Flying Training School at RAAF

Members of His Majesty’s Armed Forces tour ADV Reliant while docked at the port of Nuku’alofa, Tonga. Story by Captain Zoe Griffyn. Photo by Corporal Jonathan Goedhart.

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ADV Reliant supports Pacific partners

21/12/202221/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1589 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence Vessel Reliant, Tonga

Continuing her inaugural journey, Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant has berthed at Nuku’alofa, Tonga, to discuss disaster relief needs at

HMAS Hobart sailors line the deck as the ship sails into Sydney Harbour – home in time for Christmas.

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Six ships and 1000 crew home for Christmas

16/12/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1762 Views 0 Comments Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022

This month, the Royal Australian Navy is welcoming home more than 1000 personnel and six ships from maritime training exercises

From left, Acting Sub-Lieutenant Lachlan Ferry and Able Seaman Combat Systems Operator Samantha Farrow on-board HMAS Hobart. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Destroyer opened to public in Cairns

16/12/202220/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1838 Views 0 Comments Australian Navy Cadets, HMAS Cairns, HMAS Hobart

HMAS Hobart’s arrival at operational support base HMAS Cairns has been showcased at the Defence Force Recruiting Centre open day.

Australian Army soldiers help out at Condobolin during the NSW flood crisis. The ADF is now offering assistance in South Australia. Photo by Corporal Lachlan Hickey.

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ADF’s flood assistance to South Australia

16/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1498 Views 0 Comments Operation Flood Assist, State Emergency Service (SES)

The ADF commenced assistance to flood-affected regions of South Australia on December 14. CAPTION: Australian Army soldiers help out at

HMAS Arunta personnel conduct a warm up before the Teddy Sheean, VC, Commemorative Workout. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Susan Mossop.

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Healthy tribute to Navy hero

16/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1563 Views 0 Comments HMAS Arunta, Ordinary Seaman Teddy Sheean, Teddy Hero Workout of the Day (WOD), Victoria Cross

HMAS Arunta personnel sweated it out for the inaugural Teddy Hero Workout of the Day (WOD) to honour Navy’s Victoria

Graduates of the Navy Indigenous Development Program march on parade at the Early Settler Stadium in Cairns, Queensland. Photo by Leading Seaman Shane Cameron.

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Indigenous program graduates ready for the world

16/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1226 Views 0 Comments Navy Indigenous Development Program (NIDP)

The Navy Indigenous Development Program (NIDP) class 18 has celebrated their graduation after five months of hard work and self-discovery.

Director General Warfare Innovation, Royal Australian Navy, Commodore Darron Kavanagh inspects the ‘Dive-LD’ autonomous underwater vehicle. Photos by Dan Gosse Images.

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Ghost Shark a stealthy ‘game-changer’

16/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2190 Views 2 Comments extra-large autonomous underwater vehicles (XL-AUVs), Ghost Shark

An autonomous robotic undersea warfare vehicle is being designed and manufactured in Australia for the Royal Australian Navy. CAPTION: Director

From left, Able Seaman Jordan Pagett, Ship Sponsor Nicola Hodgman, Australia's High Commissioner to Singapore Will Hodgman and Sub Lieutenant Bradley Cowen stand on the forecastle of HMAS Hobart in Singapore. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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HMAS Hobart welcomes two special guests

12/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1446 Views 0 Comments HMAS Hobart, MH-60R Seahawk, Singapore

As HMAS Hobart sailed into Singapore, the ship’s MH-60R helicopter embarked two special guests from the Republic’s busy airport. CAPTION:

723 Squadron representatives get their EC-135 training helicopter ready ahead of a big weekend supporting the World Superbike Championship at Phillip Island.

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723 Squadron support to World Superbike Championship

12/12/202218/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1347 Views 0 Comments EC-135, HMAS Cerberus, No. 723 Squadron

Members of 723 Squadron – Joint Helicopter School experienced the trifecta of travel, covering air, land and sea while supporting