International Women's Day Archives

Wing Commander Fiona Grasby takes time to talk to colleagues about International Women’s Day at Brindabella Park, Canberra. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

Fulfilling the need to serve and protect

13/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 685 Views 0 Comments International Women's Day

An Afghan girl’s wide eyes looked up beneath the light-brown shayla that wrapped her head and shoulders. A lock of

Australian Army officer Captain Pamela Truscott speaks with a fellow guest at the Working Spirit/RSL Western Australia International Women's Day lunch. Story by Major Dean Benson. Photo by Corporal Nakia Chapman.

Celebrating service and beyond

13/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 673 Views 0 Comments 13th Brigade, 1st Health Battalion, International Women's Day, RSL

Showcasing the breadth and depth of the contributions of female soldiers was at the heart of a special International Women’s

Able Seaman Kendall Byrnes, left, Commander Tina Brown, Lieutenant Tori Costello and Sub-Lieutenant Cameron Moncrieff on board HMAS Hobart. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Madelyn Hanna.

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All-female command navigation team takes sail

08/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1766 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Hobart, International Women's Day

HMAS Hobart recently departed Cowper Wharf, Sydney, for a routine passage to Eden – a challenging navigation for the nearly

Squadron Leader Louise Burr has won the Australian Defence Magazine Women in Defence Award for Engineering. Story by Corporal Melina Young. Photo by Sergeant David Gibbs.

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Making an impact in engineering

08/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1860 Views 0 Comments International Women's Day, Joint Task Force 633, No. 75 Squadron, RAAF Tindal, RAAF Williamtown, STEM

While juggling home schooling and snack making in Newcastle, Squadron Leader Louise Burr was the acquisition facilities lead for a

Navy Fleet Air Arm personnel at HMAS Albartros: Sub Lieutenant Stephanie Hudson, left, Lieutenant Rhianna Nelson, Sub Lieutenant Tiffany McCormack, Sub Lieutenant Grace Bonnitcha and Lieutenant Clare Nickels. Story by Midshipman Jordan Moloney. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

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Flying high over career choice

08/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1715 Views 0 Comments Fleet Air Arm, HMAS Albatross, International Women's Day, MH-60R Seahawk, RIMPAC

Sitting in the front seat of a helicopter, with its cutting-edge sensor and weapon systems, is a standard day at

Navy marine engineering officer Lieutenant Loretta Binder is a volunteer firefighter at the Gungahlin brigade of the ACT Rural Fire Service in Canberra. Story by Angus Pagett. Photo by Petty Officer Bradley Darvill.

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Potential realised in different uniforms

08/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1561 Views 0 Comments International Women's Day, Operation Bushfire Assist

As a volunteer firefighter and a Navy marine engineer officer, Lieutenant Loretta Binder has achieved things far beyond what she

Royal Australian Air Force flight test engineer Flight Lieutenant Rosemary Taouk conducts flight test training in the United Kingdom in 2020. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred.

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Discovering unique challenges and benefits

08/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2057 Views 0 Comments Aircraft Research and Development Unit, International Women's Day, RAAF Williamtown

Flight Lieutenant Rosie Taouk knows how important different perspectives are for problem solving. CAPTION:Royal Australian Air Force flight test engineer

Sergeant Brooke Saunders performs a check of an F-35A Lightning II during Exercise Cope North 2022 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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On the world stage

08/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1485 Views 0 Comments Exercise Cope North, International Women's Day

Representing Air Force on the world stage has been a common occurrence for Aircraft Technician Sergeant Brooke Saunders. CAPTION: Sergeant

Leading Seaman Sarah Battenally in pit lane as a participant in the Navy V8 Supercars placement program in 2015. Story by Angus Pagett.

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Endless possibilities in Navy career

08/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1760 Views 0 Comments International Women's Day

Tinkering with V8 supercars or 3D printing firefighting equipment may seem like unusual projects for a Navy marine technician. CAPTION: