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UXO demolition needs steady hands

17/11/202321/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1251 Views 0 Comments EOD, No. 65 Air Base Recovery Squadron, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), UXO

Disposing of unexploded ordnance (UXO) on an air weapons range is no small feat, and requires skilled technicians from across

ADV Cape Capricorn's seaboat is recovered with the help of Private Crosher under the guidance of the davit operator, Leading Seaman Matthew Anderson, during a sea-experience day.

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Army sea riders get valuable exposure

17/11/202319/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1343 Views 0 Comments 1st Brigade, ADV Cape Capricorn, HMAS Coonawarra, Maritime Border Command

Personnel from Army’s 1st Brigade, Maritime Border Command and HMAS Coonawarra embarked one of Navy’s newest assets – ADV Cape

This year’s ADF Cyber Skills Association’s capstone Cyber Skills Challenge is expected to have more than 1000 competitors from November 20 to 24. Photo by Tim Standing.

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Personnel test their cyber skills

17/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1040 Views 0 Comments ADF Cyber Skills Challenge

More than 1000 competitors are expected to join this year’s ADF Cyber Skills Association’s (CSA) capstone Cyber Skills Challenge (CSC).

Members from Australia’s Federation Guard prepare for a ceremonial sunset during the Sea Power Conference closing ceremony in Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Commander Ben Willee. Photo by Able Seaman Lucinda Allanson.

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Navy happy with Indo-Pacific Expo 2023

16/11/202316/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1076 Views 0 Comments Chief of Defence Force, Chief of Navy, Sea Power Conference

Naval and maritime experts from the across the globe gathered in Sydney from November 7 to 9 for the Indo-Pacific

1 Light Horse Re-Enactment Troop, followed by the 12/16 Hunter River Lancers and 12 Light Horse Association march through the Armidale city centre at the freedom-of-entry parade. Story and photos by Corporal Melina Young.

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Freedom-of-entry parade marks 75 years

16/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1030 Views 0 Comments 12/16 Hunter River Lancers, Freedom of Entry

“Who goes there!?” challenged Commander New England Police District, Superintendent Steve Laksa, with his hand raised. CAPTION: 1 Light Horse Re-Enactment Troop,

Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond and his wife Jodi Hammond with NCIS actor Todd Lasance, and NCIS: Sydney actors, at the show's Sydney launch. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Able Seaman Lucinda Allanson.

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Royal Australian Navy’s key role in new TV series

16/11/202317/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1595 Views 0 Comments Chief of Navy

Navy people, ships and aircraft added authenticity and action to NCIS: Sydney, the first international edition of the highly successful

Navy Chaplain Bradley Galvin addresses HMAS Toowoomba ship’s company as they commemorate Remembrance Day in the East China Sea during a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Commander Kieran Davis. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

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HMAS Toowoomba united in remembrance

16/11/202317/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 925 Views 0 Comments Chaplains, HMAS Toowoomba, Last Post, Remembrance Day

The Last Post sounded aboard HMAS Toowoomba at 11am on November 11 for the 2023 Remembrance Day ceremony, led by

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Solemn service in Solomons

16/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1100 Views 0 Comments AFP, HMAS Choules, Pacific Games, Remembrance Day, Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, Solomon Islands

With the poignant sound of the Last Post echoing throughout the ship, HMAS Choules took an operational pause to conduct

Information systems specialist Seaman Kyle Bergan, left, and communications specialist Seaman Alex Meiklejohn conduct a fault-finding exercise in the communication centre simulator. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Cinaed Finall. Photos by Leading Seaman James McDougall.

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New era for information systems training

16/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1073 Views 0 Comments Communications and Information Systems – Information Systems (CIS-I), Defence Force School of Signals, HMAS Cerberus

Following six months of intensive training, the first initial-entry streamed Communications and Information Systems – Information Systems (CIS-I) sailors will

The Royal Australian Air Force's first MQ-4C Triton on its maiden flight in the US. Photo supplied by Northrop Grumman.

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RAAF’s first Triton takes first flight

14/11/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1641 Views 1 Comment MQ-4C Triton

Northrop Grumman has successfully completed the first flight of Australia’s MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft last Thursday, 9 November 2023, at

HMAS Toowoomba personnel stand at ease at the forecastle as the ship arrives at Busan Naval Base, South Korea, for Exercise Haedoli Wallaby. Photos by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

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Dolphins and wallabies unite in South Korea

10/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2998 Views 0 Comments Exercise Haedoli Wallaby, HMAS Toowoomba, MH-60R Seahawk, P-8A Poseidon, Republic of Korea Navy

In waters near Ulsan, naval and air assets from Australia and South Korea combined to test maritime warfare skills and build

Australian Army troopers from the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) help a mate over a 10-foot wall, during the 7th Brigade Military Skills Competition at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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Military skills on show in close competition

10/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1260 Views 0 Comments 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment, 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, 7th Brigade, Commander’s Trophy, Gallipoli Barracks

6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR) won a brigade military skills competition and, as a result, claimed this year’s

A HMAS Adelaide sailor helps a student from Navy Life Experience with fire hose operations during the inaugural Navy Life Expo in Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Jonathan Wills. Photos by Able Seaman Lucinda Allanson.

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Young Australians get on board exciting careers

10/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1323 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Adelaide, Navy Life Expo (NavyLifeX), recruitment, Sea Power Conference

Thousands of people had the opportunity to learn about life in the Navy at the inaugural Navy Life Expo (NavyLifeX23)

The Royal Australian Corps of Signals and Spartans Rugby Club members and supporters gather in celebration of breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest marathon playing touch/mini/tag rugby game. Story by Captain Evita Ryan. Photo by Warrant Officer Class 2 Kim Allen.

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Touch players set world record for mental health

10/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 993 Views 1 Comment 1st Signal Regiment, 7th Combat Signal Regiment, 7th Signal Regiment, ADF Sport, mental health

On a quiet suburban football field in Toowoomba last month, 28 Army signallers, veterans and Queensland Police Officers laced up

Australian soldier Craftsman Bradley Scheef and members of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) maintain a police vehicle in preparation for the Pacific Games. Story by Major Roger Brennan. Photos by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.

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Greasing the wheels for the Pacific Games

10/11/202310/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2581 Views 0 Comments Pacific Games, Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF)

Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and Australian Army mechanics worked side by side in Honiara workshops as they prepared

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Shared connection to sea and country

10/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 920 Views 0 Comments Chief of Navy, Indigenous, Sea Power Conference

The close connection Navy has with the Saltwater people of Blue Mud Bay was honoured when artist and Madarrpa clan

From left, Deputy Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Jonathan Earley, Leading Seaman Mara Johnsen and Able Seaman Quinn Beggs at the launch of the Navy Mastery Career Pathways during Indo-Pacific 2023 International Maritime Exposition in Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Rebecca Williamson. Photo by Leading Seaman Iggy Roberts.

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Navy transforming career pathways

10/11/202313/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1044 Views 0 Comments Mastery Career Pathways (MCP), Sea Power Conference

Navy will change the way it trains and prepares its people, placing a focus on career flexibility and life-long learning

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A focus on gender, peace and security

08/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1143 Views 0 Comments Exercise Bushido Guardian, gender, gender advisers (GENADs), Japan Air Self-Defense Force, No. 75 Squadron, peace and security (GPS)

A re-examination of gender, peace and security within Air Combat Group has resulted in gender advisers deploying more frequently on

NORFORCE patrolman Corporal Frank Marrar, left, and Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife Ranger Dylan Cooper act as spotters for the Wasp AE small unmanned aerial system during a patrol of West Arnhem Land as part of Operation Resolute Rotation 5. Story and photos by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.

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Remaining vigilant in the Top End

08/11/202308/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2868 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, F470 Zodiac, NORFORCE, Operation Resolute, PD-100 Black Hornet Nano UAV, WASP AE

Soldiers attached to Joint Task Force 639 have been in the Top End recently, patrolling some of Australia’s most inaccessible

The Blue Room is a mixed-reality simulator used to train Air Force medical staff in on board aircraft medical operations and emergency medical evacuation. Story by Flight Lieutenant Greg Hinks. Photo by Aircraftwoman Nell Bradbury.

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Augmented reality enhances medical training

08/11/202309/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1279 Views 0 Comments RAAF Amberley, simulation facility

Imagine a world where new mixed-reality technology could assist Royal Australian Air Force medical professionals in immersing themselves into training