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Air Commodore James Badgery – Chief of Staff Air Force HQ, left, presents Wing Commander Glendan Krause with his second Federation Star, marking 45 years of continuous service in the RAAF.

Witness to much change over 45-year RAAF career

23/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 475 Views 0 Comments

Across his 45 years of continuous service in the Royal Australian Air Force, Wing Commander Glendan Krause has experienced as

A US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron 27 conducts a show of force as part of the live-fire exercise during Exercise Black Dagger 2017. Photo by Sergeant Kirk Peacock.

Ex Black Dagger brings thunder to NQ

23/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 593 Views 0 Comments Exercise Black Dagger

RAAF Base Townsville will have an influx of Royal Australian Air Force aircraft and activity for this year’s Exercise Black

Lieutenant-Commander Stephen Gaisford, Commanding Officer HMAS Childers.

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I wanted to be the leader I struggled to find in my career

22/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 517 Views 0 Comments

Lieutenant Commander Stephen Gaisford is the commanding officer of one of the Royal Australian Navy’s most frequently deployed vessels, HMAS

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Army captain finishes first female, second overall in 231km run

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Army ultra-marathon runner Captain Meghann Coffey has smashed a personal best by finishing second overall and first female in a

Surface finishers Sergeant Steve Marshall and Leading Aircraftman Macdara Barden in front of an F/A-18A Hornet A21-018, from 75 Squadron, with a commemorative paint scheme at RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory.

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Finishers gather for the memories

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Sergeant Steven Marshall has a model of every aircraft he did a major paint job on over his 20-year career

Leading Seaman Cory Duggan gives a tour to Singapore Navy personnel on board HMAS Toowoomba. Photos: Able Seaman Ashlee Ritz.

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HMAS Toowoomba opens to visitors in Singapore

22/05/202322/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 571 Views 0 Comments HMAS Toowoomba

HMAS Toowoomba played host in Singapore, welcoming international guests on board for warship tours and Australian culinary delights. CAPTION: Leading

Australian Army Private Tyson Antonie works at keeping communication information systems operating while deployed on Operation Accordion at Australia’s operating base in the Middle East. Photo by Corporal Melina Young.

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Keeping everyone connected in Middle East

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For communication information systems technician Signaller Tyson Antonie, the chance to take his skills on operations has been a career

No. 35 Squadron C-27J Spartan pilot Flight Lieutenant Matthew Still on approach to Cormorant airfield, west of Townsville during Exercise Ready Spartan Prove. Photo by Flight Lieutenant Greg Hinks.

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Spartan proves ready for more

21/05/202321/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 763 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan

It was Friday afternoon when the call was made for RAAF Base Amberley-based 35 Squadron to mobilise and move to

Head of Corp, Royal Australian Corps of Transport, Brigadier Natasha Ludwig and Head of the Australian Army History Unit Tim Gellel discuss the RACT exhibition at Russell Offices, Canberra, ahead of the corps' 50th anniversary. Photo by Kym Smith.

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RACT history exhibit at AHQ ahead of 50th anniversary

21/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 653 Views 0 Comments RACT, Royal Australian Corps of Transport

As the Royal Australian Corps of Transport (RACT) prepares for 50th birthday commemorations on 1 June, Chief of Army Lieutenant

Lieutenant Cody Sinclair instructs Roger Campbell, a winner of the Variety flight simulator experience at 723 Squadron HMAS Albatross. Photo by Petty Officer Kayla Jackson.

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Raffle winners fly Navy simulator and tour unit

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Four members of the public had the chance to experience what it’s like to be a Navy pilot, thanks to

Royal Australian Navy sailor Able Seaman Taryn Dickens at the Invictus Games cycling camp in Adelaide held from 11 to 14 May 2023.

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Invictus Games Team Australia cycling camp

21/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 716 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2023

Team Australia cyclists took to the streets of Adelaide between 11 and 15 May, to ramp up their preparations for

Corporal Jacob Joseph, a reporter with ARMY Newspaper in Canberra, sets off at the start of the 100km Ultra-Trail Australia. Photo by Camila Leon.

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ARMY Newspaper reporter runs 100km Ultra-Trail

20/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 579 Views 0 Comments Ultra-Trail Australia

ARMY Newspaper reporter Corporal Jacob Joseph recently completed the 100km Ultra-Trail Australia and tells the story of pushing his body

Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) departs San Diego for a routine underway off the California coast. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mark D. Faram.

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US Navy ship called Canberra to be commissioned in Sydney

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The future USS Canberra (LCS 30) will be commissioned into the US Navy active fleet on 22 July with a

Royal Australian Air Force and United States Air Force loadmasters sit on the ramp of a No. 36 Squadron C-17A Globemaster III during a low-level navigation sortie in north Queensland during Exercise Global Dexterity 23-1. Photo by Corporal Kieren Whiteley.

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Global Dexterity offers low-level excitement

19/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1060 Views 0 Comments Exercise Global Dexterity

The return of Exercise Global Dexterity during April and May had people across NSW, Queensland and our Pacific neighbourhood looking

Australian Army soldiers from 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, conduct an assault on their enemy's main defensive position during Exercise Brolga Run 23 at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. Photo by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett.

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Hard yakka for 3 Brigade on Ex Brolga Run

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More than 1500 infantry, combat engineer, artillery and enabling soldiers, and more than 200 military vehicles from 3rd Brigade deployed

Australian Army soldiers from the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, conduct a presence patrol with soldiers from the Royal Gurkha Rifles in Bourail, New Caledonia, during Exercise Croix Du Sud 2023. Photo by Sergeant Brodie Cross.

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Aussie soldiers flex on French exercise

18/05/202318/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1569 Views 0 Comments Exercise Croix Du Sud, New Caledonia

The Australian Army deployed a range of capabilities on Exercise Croix du Sud, the French Armed Forces-led humanitarian-assistance and disaster-relief

Royal Australian Navy Liaison Officer Philippines, Lieutenant Paolo De Leon briefs Australian embassy defence section staff on upcoming logistic requirements in support of the Joint Australian Training Team - Philippines. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

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A perfect fit for Philippines liaison officer

18/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 873 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines

At age 15, Paolo de Leon left the Philippines when his family relocated to South Perth, Western Australia. CAPTION: Royal

Members of Combat Support Group participate in the Anzac Day march in Brisbane, Queensland. Photo by Corporal Kieren Whiteley.

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CSG projecting airpower for 25 years

18/05/202318/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 779 Views 0 Comments Combat Support Group (CSG)

Royal Australian Air Force’s ability to adapt to changing needs was evident when Combat Support Group (CSG) evolved from Operational

Personnel Capability Specialist at No. 100 Squadron Leading Aircraftwoman Casey-Lee Rebellato in front of a Harvard aircraft at RAAF Base Point Cook. Photo by David Jones.

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Aviator recognised for rural contribution

18/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 828 Views 0 Comments

One Royal Australian Air Force member’s dedication and commitment to her local community has resulted in recognition for a national

The yarning circle and bush-tucker gardens at RMC-Duntroon, Canberra. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.

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New RMC yarning circle

17/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 728 Views 0 Comments Royal Military College-Duntroon (RMC-D)

The spiritual life and important ties to country of the ACT’s Ngunnawal People can now be better understood and celebrated