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Australian Federal Police Northern Command executive leadership forum on the flight line with an EA-18G Growler from 6 Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photos by Sergeant Peter Borys.

Air Force and AFP bond over security goals

19/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1595 Views 0 Comments Australian Federal Police, RAAF Amberley

On September 11, an Australian Federal Police (AFP) high-level delegation consisting of Assistant Commissioner Justine Gough and a senior leadership

An Army recruit from 1st Recruit Training Battalion Kapooka takes a sight picture through an F89 Minimi at Blamey Barracks Kapooka, NSW. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

Australian Army News

Army changes basic training at Kapooka – AGAIN!

19/09/202323/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 7367 Views 14 Comments Kapooka, No. 1 Recruit Training Battalion

Recruit training at Kapooka should be completed 25 per cent faster under the new Army Initial Foundation Training continuum, currently

Australian Army explosive ordnance disposal technician Corporal Joel Macmillan, left, and Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Constable Armstrong Ragoso survey the coastline using metal detection equipment during Operation Render Safe, Nauru. Story by Captain Karam Louli. Photos by Corporal Sam Price.

Australian Army Pacific

Constable puts training to test in Nauru

19/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1208 Views 0 Comments EOD, Nauru, Operation Render Safe, Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF)

Vital explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) training that Constable Armstrong Regoso received from ADF specialists has come in handy during a

Defence Work Experience Program participants Alexandra Ibrahim and Angella Dcunha, of Saint Monica, get ready to go for a ride in an Australian light armoured vehicle during an open day for school students at Puckapunyal. Story by Captain Carlie Gibson. Photos by Corporal Michael Currie.

Australian Army News

Students leave open day enthused

19/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1308 Views 1 Comment Defence Work Experience Program, Puckapunyal

The Puckapunyal Military Area was a sea of orange vests in early September when more than 1300 school students from

Flight Lieutenant Rosemary Callery addresses the attendees of the Women, Peace and Security networking event at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Komatsu Air Base during Exercise Bushido Guardian. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Samuel Miller.

Japan News Royal Australian Air Force

A multilateral conversation about gender equality

19/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 955 Views 2 Comments Japan Air Self-Defense Force

Japanese and Australian service personnel had an opportunity to learn about each other’s approach to gender, peace, and security (GPS)

Invictus Games 2023 Team Australia competitors enter the stadium during the Invictus Games 2023 closing ceremony at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

ADF Australian News Veterans

Invictus Games 2023 all wrapped up

18/09/202318/09/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1325 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games, Invictus Games 2023

After seven days of competition, displaying hope, resilience and camaraderie among more than 500 international competitors, Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023

Soldiers of Combat Team Charlie from Battle Group Ram prepare to make entry into an abandoned section of Trinity College in Lismore as part of urban clearance training during Exercise Ever Ready Ram. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photos by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Australian Army News

Patrolling among locals for a realistic edge

15/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1757 Views 1 Comment 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, 8th/9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, C-17A Globemaster III, No. 36 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

Members of Battle Group Ram tested their readiness to deal with a civilian community on Exercise Ever Ready Ram in

Australian Army News

Students revel in experience of Army life

15/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1428 Views 1 Comment 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry), 7th Brigade, ASLAV, Defence Work Experience Program, Gallipoli Barracks

Participants in the Defence Work Experience Program (DWEP) sampled day-to-day Army life when they were hosted by multiple 7th Brigade

Australian Army Lance Corporal Lobenzo Humberto Meneses inspects an area of interest during Operation Render Safe, Nauru. Story by Captain Karam Louli. Photos by Corporal Sam Price.

Australian Army News Overseas Pacific

UXO destruction in Nauru

15/09/202321/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1929 Views 1 Comment Nauru, Operation Render Safe

The second rotation of Operation Render Safe 2023 conducted a search and survey of key areas identified as containing unexploded

Ship's company from HMAS Stirling conduct a freedom-of-entry parade through the streets of Rockingham, WA. Story by Lieutenant Eleanor Williams. Photos by Able Seaman Rikki-Lea Phillips.

News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Stirling exercises Freedom of Entry in Rockingham

15/09/202321/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1047 Views 0 Comments Freedom of Entry, HMAS Stirling

Churchill Park in Rockingham was brimming with activity on September 9, as more than 180 personnel from HMAS Stirling formed

Leading Seaman Andrew Price demonstrates fire hose techniques during HMAS Maryborough’s open day. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Nicole Clough.

News Royal Australian Navy

Maryborough opens her hatches one last time

15/09/202322/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1505 Views 0 Comments HMAS Maryborough

As part of its final deployment, HMAS Maryborough welcomed more than 1600 visitors for a rare glimpse into life on

Australian and United States military personnel welcome the arrival of the first United States Army materiel to Wadsworth Barracks, Bandiana together site managers on 14 August 2020. Story by Captain Krysten Clifton. Photo by Major Matthew Knight.

Australian Army News

Hundreds of US Army vehicles move to Bandiana

15/09/202319/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2427 Views 2 Comments Bandiana, Gaza Ridge North Barracks, US Army, Wadsworth Barracks

A splash of camouflage will come to Bandiana, Victoria over the coming months, as ADF trucks transport United States Army

The Indian Navy P-8I Neptune crew with RAAF personnel. Story and photos by Flying Officer Michael Thomas.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Finding common ground in the west

15/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 991 Views 0 Comments Indian Navy, No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon, RAAF Base Pearce

For the first time, an Indian Navy P-8I Neptune has conducted operations from RAAF Base Pearce. CAPTION: The Indian Navy P-8I

(Left) Daniel Borg, Dr Manik Attygalle and David Burdon from the MetaSteerers team showing their award winning antenna system. Story by Emma Thompson. Photo by Megan Popelier.

ADF News Science & Technology

DSTG developing ‘steerable’ radio antennas

15/09/202319/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1443 Views 0 Comments DSTG

Radio frequency technology has come a long way since the days of manually adjusting rabbit ears to get a TV

The Sky Ranger R70 unmanned aerial system operating at RAAF Base Darwin, NT, in 2022. Story by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

Australian Army News Science & Technology

Unmanned aerial logistics coming soon

15/09/202323/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1566 Views 0 Comments Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS)

Having your next batch of ammo or rations arrive via drone could be no more than a couple of years

RAAF School of Technical Training Squadron staff take a group photo at RAAF Base Wagga during the squadron’s visit day. Story by Squadron Leader Kate Davis. Photo by Flight Sergeant Craig Sharp.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Trainees moving as one

12/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1247 Views 0 Comments RAAF Wagga Wagga, RAAFSTT

One of the most diverse training units in the Air Force opened it doors to trainees and visiting squadrons alike

Soldiers from 25th/49th Battalion, Royal Queensland Regiment during Exercise Wondai Warrior, 2023 in Wondai State Forest. Story and Photo by Captain Cath Batch.

Australian Army News

Wondai Warrior brings training to South Burnett

12/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1179 Views 0 Comments 25th/49th Battalion Royal Queensland Regiment, Army Reserve

Soldiers of 25th/49th Battalion, Royal Queensland Regiment (25/49RQR) reinforced their strong regional community connection with the South Burnett on Exercise