Mike Hughes, Author at CONTACT magazine

Air Force’s No. 23 Squadron Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting personnel apply fluorine-free foam to extinguish a large demonstration aviation fuel blaze. Story by Flying Officer Robert Hodgson. Photo by Sergeant Andrew Eddie.

New era in aviation firefighting

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Firefighters from No. 23 Squadron based at RAAF Base Amberley have demonstrated their ability to extinguish a fire using fluorine-free foam

Members of the Pormpuraaw Arts Centre Dance Group greet the Army contingent during the AACAP 2021 opening ceremony. Story by Captain Evita Ryan.

Australian Army News

Building skills in Aboriginal community

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About 120 soldiers spent the past three months working on projects in an Aboriginal community on the Cape York Peninsula

Navy One on Sydney Harbour. Story by Lieutenant Kiz Welling-Burtenshaw. Photo by Able Seaman Leon Dafonte Fernandez.

ADF People

Yachties to defend title in iconic race

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After the disappointment of the cancellation of the 2020 Rolex Sydney to Hobart yacht race, Navy One is returning to

Malaysian defence personnel onboard HMAS Canberra during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2021. Story by Lieutenant Alicia Morris, Royal Canadian Navy. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

Asia News Royal Australian Navy Videos

Malaysians on board for knowledge

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Three Malaysian officers who embarked in HMAS Canberra in Darwin in August were on board to learn. CAPTION: Malaysian defence

Award-winning Officer Training School graduate, Pilot Officer Nicola Mitchell. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell.

ADF People

Indigenous program’s first graduate

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Proud Kamilaroi woman and Ipswich resident, Pilot Officer Nicola Mitchell, is a trailblazer. CAPTION: Award-winning Officer Training School graduate, Pilot

Air Force physical training instructor Corporal Owen Hingston, of No. 22 Squadron, completes an exercise routine from home as part of the online HERCFIT physical and mental wellbeing program with No. 37 Squadron. Story by Shane Kertanegara.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Online fitness program popular

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While many in Air Force are now working from home, they have the opportunity to stay fit and connected through

Islamic Imam, Royal Australian Navy Chaplain Majidih Essa, conducts Friday prayers for Muslim Afghanistan evacuees at the ADF's main operating base in the Middle East. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Multi-faith chaplaincy provides support

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ADF chaplaincy is adapting to new situations to deliver multi-faith support to all people, regardless of their spiritual or religious

Chief Petty Officer Tina Elliot assists a member of the Orange community before receiving their vaccination at the city's vaccination hub. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

ADF Health and Wellbeing News

Vaccination team making a difference

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From the city of Orange to the Outback town of Lightning Ridge, the vaccine outreach team, comprising NSW Health and

An Australian Defence Force medic assesses a child in the evacuee handling centre at Australia’s main operating base in the Middle East. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester.

ADF Health and Wellbeing Middle East News

Medics went above and beyond during evacuation

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One of the critical factors in the Afghanistan evacuation was the health and welfare of the more than 4000 evacuees,

Private Jordan Schooth assists Australian citizens and visa holders evacuated from Afghanistan after their arrival in Australia. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

ADF Australian Border Force Middle East News Police

Evacuees welcomed to Australia

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Thousands of men, women and children evacuated from Afghanistan have been assisted by multiple agencies on arrival at Australian airports.

Australian citizens and visa holders evacuated from Afghanistan on board a RAAF C-17A Globemaster III, enroute to the ADF’s main operating base in the Middle East region. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Ragless. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

ADF Middle East News

ADF reports on its role in Evacuation of Kabul

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Over nine sweltering days in August, Australian Defence Force personnel took part in the largest humanitarian airlift operation in recent

Major Tim Glover assists DFAT members locate Afghan Australian visa holders attempting to enter the congested Abbey Gate at Hamid Karzai International Airport. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

ADF Middle East News Videos

Troops reflect on a mission like no other

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Personnel from 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), have reflected on the important role they played during the Afghanistan evacuation

Defence scientist Mark Beaumont, from DSTG, says the CDDC is a great example of complementary research.

ADF People Science & Technology

Defence scientists’ computer-security device running for Eureka Prize

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Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) scientists have developed a computer device to enhance security and productivity. CAPTION: Defence scientist

Able Seaman Paul Murra and Able Seaman Lydia Monk participate in a fire hose drill during damage control training on board HMAS Sirius. Story by Lieutenant Commander Ric Mingramm.

News Royal Australian Navy

Mariners prepare for the worst

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Mariner skills are the fundamentals every member of a ship’s company must be trained in to ensure the safe and

Leading Seaman Boatswains Mate Thomas Kelly engages a ‘hostile’ craft with a 12.7mm heavy machine gun aboard HMAS Childers during a defensive training activity. Story by Lieutenant Gordon Carr-Gregg. Photo by Petty Officer Peter Thompson.

News Royal Australian Navy

Patrol boats test warfighting skills

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HMA Ships Childers, Launceston, Glenelg and Wollongong took the opportunity to practise the warfighting aspect of their roles in a recent exercise.

Royal Malaysian Navy Super Lynx and RAN MH-60R helicopters perform deck landing exercises on board HMAS Canberra as part of the Malaysia-Australia Training Exercise. Story by Captain Peter March. Photo by Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski.

Asia News Royal Australian Navy

Exercise hones maritime warfighting skills

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Ships deployed on Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2021 (IPE21) took part in the biennial maritime Malaysia-Australia Exercise (MASTEX) while transiting through Southeast