Taking care of the soldiers’ best friend
As the only full-time veterinary officer in the ADF, Captain Alexandra Blecich augments garrison health provided by civilian veterinarians and
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2nd Health Battalion
Intense simulated injuries test medics
Screaming casualties pleaded for help as they clutched gunshot wounds. CAPTION: An Army medic from 2nd Health Battalion gives emergency medical
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Electric Bushmaster tested in the field
The Robotic and Autonomous Systems Implementation and Coordination Office (RICO) has trialled the electric protected mobility vehicle (ePMV) with a
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Facing fears at snake-handling course
In a first for most, members of 2nd Health Battalion’s preventative medicine team conducted a venomous snake-handling and relocation course
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Soldiers prepare for Philippines deployment
Members of 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment and 2nd Health Battalion have been preparing for
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Medics tested on jungle exercise in Brunei
Hailing from the small town of Kukerin in rural Western Australia, Army Medic Private Kirsty Joyce was a long way
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Maternity space a first for Army
The 2nd Health Battalion in Brisbane is set to become Army’s first accredited Australian Breastfeeding Association-friendly workplace. CAPTION: Captain Stephanie Costa,
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Medic brings love of league to the Solomons
If Army medic Private Lauren Dam gets another opportunity to deploy to Solomon Islands, she has promised to return with
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Faking it till they make it
Moulage, the use of special effects to create fake wounds and injuries, is one of the simulation techniques the Australian Defence
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