06/08/2021 – CONTACT magazine

HMAS Canberra, front, conducts manoeuvres with USS New Orleans, left, JS Makinami and USS America during the Large Scale Global Exercise in the Western Pacific. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

Australian ships join US-led exercise

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HMA Ships Canberra and Ballarat have arrived in the Western Pacific Ocean for the opening phase of the US-led Large

RAN warship HMAS Parramatta sails off the coast of Queensland during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story by Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder. Photo by Corporal Lynette Ai Dang.

News Royal Australian Navy USA

HMAS Parramatta switches sides

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Lurking in the blue waters off the coast of Queensland, Australian frigate HMAS Parramatta and United States destroyer USS Rafael

A Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules, left, is refuelled from a U.S. MC-130J Air Commando II during a forward area refuelling point training scenario at RAAF Base Tindal during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Eamon Hamilton and Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor. Photo by 1st Lt. Joshua Thompson.

News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology USA

Air Force capability flying high

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There were a number of firsts for Air Force during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021, from the transfer of fuel from

Leading Aircraftwoman Rebecca Hay and Corporal Thomas Geraghty raise the transportable air operations tower at RAAF Base Scherger. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor. Photo by Corporal Brett Sherriff.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Milestone capability on Exercise Talisman Sabre

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Standing up a transportable air operations tower (TAOT) at RAAF Base Scherger represented a significant milestone for air operations, as

Royal New Zealand Air Force Leading Aircraftman Joshua Harris secures a US High Mobility Artillery Rocket System into a RAAF C-17A Globemaster III aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Corporal Jesse Kane.

New Zealand News Royal Australian Air Force

Kiwis meet the locals at RAAF Base Amberley

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Walking to work at an Air Force Base while staring down the resident kangaroos was a new experience for Royal New

The view from the cockpit as No. 10 Squadron AP-3C Orions fly in formation. Story by Flight Sergeant Jessica Daley.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Squadron recognised for excellence

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Personnel from No. 10 Squadron operating the AP-3C Orion (EW) based at RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia have maintained

ADF personnel working alongside NSW Police and community volunteers in Sydney’s west. Story by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson.

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Preparing food hampers for the community

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The ADF is working alongside NSW Police and community volunteers in Sydney’s west to prepare hundreds of food hampers for

Hanwha Defense Australia Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle (front) and Rheinmetall Defence Australia LYNX KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (back), conduct LAND 400 Phase 3 user evaluation trials at Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria. Photo by Corporal Sagi Biderman.

Australian Army News Sovereign industry Videos

Next-generation vehicles show their firepower

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The two contender vehicles for Australia’s soon-to-be-selected infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) (LAND 400 Phase 3 project) recently conducted a firepower

NSW Police and Private Jordan Sayers work together to patrol the Bankstown sports centre in support of the NSW Operation Covid-19 Assist. Story by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

ADF Australian Army News Police

Defence says support welcomed in community

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ADF personnel have had a warm welcome from members of the public as they support the NSW Government’s efforts to

Private Harry Price from the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, and mounted soldiers from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment engage an enemy position during Exercise Eagle Run at the Townsville Field Training Area. Story by Captain Lily Charles. Photo by Corporal Brodie Cross.

Australian Army News

Lessons learnt in ‘controlled chaos’

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The fast and furious nature of an integrated manoeuvre provided soldiers from the 3rd Brigade (3 Bde) with a plethora

Deputy Secretary Estate and Infrastructure Group Steve Grzeskowiak speaking at Brindabella Park in Canberra during last year’s National Reconciliation Week commemorations. Photo by Kym Smith.

ADF People

Time to reflect on achievements

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When the Deputy Secretary of Defence’s Estate and Infrastructure Group, Steve Grzeskowiak, retires on August 6, he can look back

Flying Officer William Delchau, from No. 33 Squadron, supervises an air-to-air refuelling sortie on board a KC-30A multi-role tanker transport aircraft during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Sergeant Ben Dempster.

ADF People

Exercise fuels learning

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No. 33 Squadron air mobility officer Flying Officer William Delchau said Exercise Talisman Sabre was an invaluable opportunity to consolidate

Chaplain Gary Pope, of the 3rd Brigade Headquarters, delivers a field service to soldiers during Exercise Talisman Sabre at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photo by Corporal Brendon Grey.

ADF People

Pope serving those who serve

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Whether faith is practised or not, Defence personnel value and respect the dedicated chaplains who are always ready to lend

Squadron Officer Doris Carter, WAAAF, at her office desk at RAAF HQ, Victoria Barracks, in 1944. Story by Flying Officer Robert Hodgson. Photo: Australian War Memorial.

ADF People History Veterans

Olympian achieved several firsts in life and in service

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While several Olympians have worn the uniform of Australia’s air force, Doris Carter’s story is particularly inspirational. CAPTION: Squadron Officer

Alan Hastie with an Air Force 2021 Commemorative memento in celebration of his 100th birthday. Story by Evita Ryan. Photo by Corporal Brett Sheriff.

ADF People History Veterans

Centenarian recalls his best flight

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He’s 100 years of age and has flown all around the world, but Air Force veteran Alan Hastie said the