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From left, Director General Garrison Health and Director General Navy Health Commodore Kate Tindall and Surgeon General of the ADF Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett at the opening of the HMAS Creswell Clinic. Story by Michelle Hoare. Photo by Leading Seaman Susan Mossop.

World-class clinics enhance ADF care

25/03/202625/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 251 Views 0 Comments HMAS Creswell

The health and wellbeing of ADF personnel has received a significant boost with the completion of a new medical clinic

Troops cut a simulated nerve agent casualty out of her contaminated clothing as she passes through the personnel decontamination station. Story and photo by Captain Chris Wade.

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Training to survive a chemical weapon attack

20/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 407 Views 0 Comments CBRN, Gallipoli Barracks

It’s a situation no soldier ever wants to find themselves in – having to deliver urgent, lifesaving care to seriously

From left, Wing Commander Peter Croce, Anne Burton and Margaret Hilton with the medals awarded to the late Warrant Officer William Kinloch. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Nell Bradbury.

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Routine search solves 81-year family mystery

20/03/202620/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 380 Views 0 Comments Air Force History and Heritage, Aussie Hero Quilts, Commendation for Gallantry, No. 464 Squadron, WWII

An 81-year mystery has been solved and a family united with an Air Force war hero’s medals thanks to a

Guardian-class patrol boats from Pacific nations sail in company during Exercise Kakadu. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Michael Edwards. Photo by Lieutenant Commander Jon White.

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Leeuwin leads task unit to Jervis Bay

20/03/202621/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 416 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kakadu, Guardian-class Patrol Boat, HMAS Leewin

HMAS Leeuwin is taking on a new role, leading six Pacific nations’ Guardian-class patrol boats as a task unit while they transit

RAAF pilot Squadron Leader Anthony on the flight line at Nellis Air Force Base, United States, during Exercise Red Flag 26-1. Story by Squadron Leader Tina Turner. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Nell Bradbury.

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Gold Coast Top Guns impress under pressure

20/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 407 Views 0 Comments Exercise Red Flag, No. 75 Squadron

From Australia’s iconic beach to the unforgiving skies of the Nevada desert in the United States, three aviators from the

Lieutenant Commander Darcy Cook sits in the wardroom with patches gifted by preschoolers at Goodstart Child Care Centre Mangerton. Story by Lieutenant Marcus Middleton. Photos by Leading Seaman Zac Dingle.

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Small gifts bring big cheer

19/03/202619/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 424 Views 0 Comments

Since Australians stormed the shores of Gallipoli, small care packages sent from home to Australian Defence Force personnel have been

A Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II during a flying display over Lake Burley Griffin for Canberra's Skyfire 2026. Story by Flying Officer Alexandra DeValentin. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

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Defence brings airpower to Skyfire

19/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 292 Views 0 Comments Australia’s Federation Guard, Band of the Royal Military College, Canberra, F-35A Lightning II, No. 77 Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) brought skills, precision and entertainment to the shores of Lake Burley Griffin in support of

Visiting Fellow from Griffith Asia Institute, Dr Peter Layton, presents Heterogenous Air Power at War during the Air and Space Power Conference 2026, Canberra. Story by Ms Emma Taylor.

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Sweden’s whole of society approach to defence

19/03/202619/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 401 Views 0 Comments Air and Space Power Conference, Chief of Air Force

Contemporary lessons and insights were at the forefront of this year’s Air and Space Power Conference 2026. CAPTION: Visiting Fellow

Hindu Priestess and Navy's first full-time Hindu Chaplain Kamala Sharma-Wing at HMAS Harman in the lead-up to Harmony Week. Story by Simon Paton. Photo by Kris Kerehona.

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Making more than history

19/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 260 Views 0 Comments Chaplains, HMAS Harman

Chaplain Kamala Sharma-Wing made history in early 2025 when she became the ADF’s first SERCAT-7 (Service Category 7) Hindu Chaplain.

Members of 4 Squadron board a C-130J Hercules for a night time mission during Exercise Diamond Seas. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jody Blakeley. Photos by Sergeant Melina Young.

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Developing excellence across warfighting domains

19/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 349 Views 0 Comments Exercise Diamond Seas, No. 4 Squadron, No. 88 Squadron

Through the seamless integration of advanced capabilities and joint military assets, Exercise Diamond Seas 26 strengthens Australia’s ability to train,

Ships from Australia and regional partners transit through the Prince of Wales Channel, off the coast of north Queensland, during Exercise Kakadu. Photos by Seaman Genae Kelly.

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Kakadu exercises Pacific neighbours

18/03/202621/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 336 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kakadu, HMAS Choules

The Royal Australian Navy continues to strengthen maritime readiness through officer-of-the-watch manoeuvres with regional partner nations in waters off Australia’s