21/05/2021 – CONTACT magazine

Minister bans ‘woke agenda’ in Defence

21/05/202122/05/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 8852 Views 30 Comments

Minister for Defence Peter Dutton has again spoken harsh words to CDF General Angus campbell – and banned Defence’s ‘woke agenda’.

Major Matthew Daniell, from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, briefs participants of the Proud Warrior youth engagement program at Lavarack Barracks. Story by Captain Lily Charles. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

Australian Army

Taking pride in being a warrior for youth

21/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1671 Views 0 Comments

Growing up in Western Australia’s remote Kimberley region, Trooper Alexander Williams didn’t have access to many social activities or services. CAPTION:

Remote Installation Commander Lieutenant Amy Rowlings visits Windua High School in South West Bay. Story and photo by Corporal Olivia Cameron.

Australian Army News Pacific

School visit in Vanuatu

21/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2289 Views 0 Comments

Telecommunications riggers from 127 Signals Troop and the Vanuatu Police Force visited Windua High School in South West Bay, Malekula,

Australian Army

All 6s and 7s for this year’s Army Rugby comp

21/05/202122/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2268 Views 0 Comments

Teams from across Army went head-to-head in the Inter-Brigade Rugby Competition in Brisbane last week, putting their bodies on the

Members of 2/14 Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) receive a briefing from the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services during Exercise Incendium on the Sunshine Coast. Story by Captain Jesse Robilliard. Photo by Sergeant Brendan Davis.

Australian Army

Reconnaissance helping at the fire front

21/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2777 Views 0 Comments

A mock bushfire on the Sunshine Coast has helped the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) understand the capabilities offered

Officers and soldiers from 11/28th Battalion, Royal Western Australia Regiment and Clearance Divers from Australian Clearance Diving Team - Four fire at targets as part of an enhanced combat shooting exercise. Story by Officers and soldiers from 11/28th Battalion, Royal Western Australia Regiment and Clearance Divers from Australian Clearance Diving Team - Four fire at targets as part of an enhanced combat shooting exercise. Story by Captain Sandra Seman-Bourke. Photo: Leading Seaman Ronnie Baltoft.

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Enhanced combat shooting course in WA

21/05/202126/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 4723 Views 0 Comments

An enhanced combat shooting course held recently in WA not only honed the ADF participants’ skills but also improved the

Second Lieutenant Sione Kaufononga, front left, and Lieutenant Esafe Vanipola, front right, from His Majesty’s Armed Forces Tonga during the official welcome ceremony at Brisbane. Story by Captain Taylor Lynch. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Australian Army News Pacific

Tongans’ course reunites them with Aussie mates

21/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2566 Views 0 Comments

The members of a contingent from His Majesty’s Armed Forces (HMAF) Tonga in Australia to complete courses are reconnecting with

HMAS Sydney's youngest crew member Seaman Sebastien Schultz, left, and Commanding Officer Commander Edward Seymour cut a cake to mark the first anniversary of the ship's commissioning into the Navy. Story by Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder.

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HMAS Sydney celebrates first birthday

21/05/202124/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2638 Views 0 Comments

HMAS Sydney’s service to the nation began with a commissioning at sea on May 18, 2020 – the first time

Midshipman Thomas Armstrong checks HMAS Parramatta's distance from Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel JS Ise with laser range-finding binoculars during Exercise ARC21. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.

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International exercise a ‘learning experience’

21/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1587 Views 0 Comments

HMAS Parramatta has completed Exercise ARC21 off the coast of Japan, which included blue-water combat, amphibious and aviation training serials

Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan participates in a medical virtual reality demonstration with Lieutenant Commander Irene Navay at the Navy's Centre for Innovation in Sydney. Photo by Able Seaman Leo Dafonte Fernandez.

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New reality possible for Navy training

21/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2289 Views 0 Comments

A new augmented reality platform has the potential to take some Navy training out of the classroom and into a

Corporal Laura Wakeling joined the Army as an aviation ground crew member at the age of 33, realising a long-held ambition. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

ADF People

Age no barrier to joining the ADF

21/05/202122/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 4668 Views 2 Comments

Joining the ADF is an option for people of all ages, as Corporal Laura Wakeling and her husband Aircraftman Tim

ADF People

Anzac’s jack of all trades

21/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2026 Views 0 Comments

Able Seaman Rowan Fox believes a decade in the hospitality industry prepared him for a career in the Navy and the

Able Seaman Xavier Riddell plays a tune for HMAS Sirius during a replenishment at sea in the Bay of Bengal. Photo by Leading Seaman Thomas Sawtell.

ADF People

‘Gun buster’ can tickle the ivories

21/05/202122/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1894 Views 0 Comments

When Able Seaman Xavier Riddell joined HMAS Anzac (III) in June last year, he brought with him some serious classical

Leading Aircraftman Will Pinkerton and Leading Aircraftwoman Kate King at Avalon Air Show, Victoria.

ADF People

Couple relish working together

21/05/202122/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1916 Views 0 Comments

Working with your partner can have some challenges but for Leading Aircraftwoman Kate King and Leading Aircraftman Will Pinkerton it