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Major Raechel Driscoll and Private Caylun Dukes-Grenfell cut a cake to commemorate the 120th birthday of the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps on board HMAS Canberra during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2022. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

Army corps celebrates 120th birthday at sea

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The Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps (RAAOC) celebrated its 120th birthday on board HMAS Canberra during Exercise Rim of the

Warrant Officer Class Two Stuart Camac briefed 7th Brigade on his rotation to Egypt after being presented the Multinational Force and Observers Medal as he was farewelled from 26 years full time service. Story and photo by Major Roger Brennan.

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A ‘giant’ sees fit to move on

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Personnel from 7th Brigade, Gallipoli Barracks, have Warrant Officer Class Two Stuart Camac to thank for their superior fitness performances.

Soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, and Queensland Police Service Officer Tony Hoise patrol through Charters Towers in Queensland, during Exercise Brolga Run 2022. Story by Major Megan McDermott. Photo by Gunner Gregory Scott.

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‘Evacuating’ a gold mining town

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Charters Towers is a long way from Afghanistan, but lessons learnt by Australian soldiers assisting evacuees in Kabul last year

Australian Army officer Captain Chloe Pinheiro is serving as a member of the Multinational Force and Observers at South Camp, located in the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt. Story and photo by Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper.

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Helping keep the peace in Egypt

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Flying low over the desert, Army Captain Chloe Pinheiro looks down and doesn’t think of exploring it by camel; she

Environmental officer Lieutenant Somaia Ahmadi supervises environmental garbage sorting on HMAS Canberra during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2022. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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Spare hands to garbos

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When HMAS Canberra pulled into Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii, the pipe sounded across the ship “all spare hands

Multinational training participants prepare to launch a REMUS 100 autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) as a part of an AUV and unmanned underwater vehicles search and calibration training event conducted during RIMPAC 2022. Photo by Seaman Victoria Danser.

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Mining for information at RIMPAC

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Partner nation teams are using autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to assist explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) dive teams by searching for

No. 1 Security Forces Squadron personnel being crowned champions of United States Air Force’s Advanced Combat Skills Assessment at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. Story by Squadron Leader Zac Smit. Photo by United States Aircraft First Class Emily Saxton.

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Fight and win in the Pacific

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A team of five aviators from No. 1 Security Forces Squadron (1SECFOR) has led the Royal Australian Air Force to

Two members from 7th Brigade labelling which of the many Legacy bears they're packing, with options ranging from Army to Navy to Royal Australian Air Force. Story and photo by Captain Cody Tsaousis.

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7th Brigade backs Legacy

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Soldiers from 7th Brigade were more than happy to lend a hand in the name of charity ahead of upcoming

Army riflemen from Bravo Company of the 8th/9th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, dismount a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster after arriving at Toowoomba Airport. Story and photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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8/9RAR soldiers take to the sky

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Soldiers from 8th/9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (8/9RAR), took to the sky during Exercise Air Shark to ensure they are

Mother and daughter duo, Scartisha Ningella, left, and Lucielle Jimbidie, at the Pilbara Regiment enlistment ceremony at Defence Force Recruiting in Perth. Story by Peta Magorian. Photo by Corporal Nakia Chapman.

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Standing up for community and Country

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The Pilbara Regiment welcomed three new Indigenous recruits on July 8 during an enlistment ceremony at Defence Force Recruiting in

Rory Albert from the Defence Industry Pathways Program Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander intake. Story by Phillip Morton.

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Pathways to Defence open to everyone

19/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2253 Views 0 Comments Defence Industry Pathways Program (DIPP), Indigenous, Recruiting

The Defence Industry Pathways Program (DIPP) has been kick-starting the careers of West Australians for the past year, and now

Deputy Chief of Army Major General Natasha Fox addresses the Defence People Symposium at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Story and photo by Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree.

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Harnessing collective learning

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Setting career preferences via a smartphone app and multi-faceted selection for commanders were two of the ideas presented at the

Royal Australian Navy Boatswains Mate Seaman Jordan Moscatt from HMAS Adelaide on deployment in support of the NSW Government's response to flooding in the Hawkesbury region. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. Photo by Corporal Madhur Chitnis.

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Seaman returns to floods at home

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Once posted to a ship, members of the Royal Australian Navy can go long periods of time before returning home.

Royal Australian Navy Maritime Human Resources Officer Lieutenant Vicky Nguyen, right, acts as Master of Ceremonies during the Pacific Partnership 2022 opening ceremony. Story by Captain Lily Charles. Photo supplied.

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Connection to heritage

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For Royal Australian Navy maritime human resources officer (MHRO), Lieutenant Vicky Nguyen, representing the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in Vietnam

Seaman Medic Laine McLatchey stands in the sick bay onboard HMAS Canberra while at sea during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2022. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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Medic sets sail on rewarding career

19/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1544 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, Maritime Operational Health Unit, medic, RIMPAC

Highly trained medical staff are essential for ensuring Australian Defence Force personnel are at their fighting best in high-tempo operational

Air Force Security Aircraftman Joshua Church, left, and Airfield Defence Guard Leading Aircraftman David Wilson conduct a post-flight inspection of the R70 Sky Ranger unmanned aerial system. Story by Flight Lieutenant Katrina Thomasson. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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Aviators challenge innovation

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Unmanned aerial systems have become a critical force multiplier for the operations of Air Force’s security forces (SECFOR). CAPTION: Air

Snipers from the United States Marine Corps and Mexican Naval Infantry Corps aim at Marathon Targets during a sniper live fire exercise on Exercise RIMPAC 2022. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Corporal John Solomon.

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Snipers practise ‘art of disguise’

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The sniper range on Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 seemed vacant at first glance. It was only the

Soldiers from the Australian Army and Vietnam People's Army participate in the second Australia-Vietnam Combat Shooting Skills Exchange in Hanoi, Vietnam. Story by Major Carrie Robards. Photo supplied.

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Skills sharpened in Vietnam

15/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2583 Views 1 Comment School of Infantry, Vietnam

After pandemic-related travel restrictions put plans on hold, the Australian Army and Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) again joined forces at

Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart presents the Chief of Army trophy to Cadet Under Officer Kane Blake, leader of the winning team from the Victorian Army Cadets Brigade. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton. Photo supplied.

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Army Cadets go head-to-head

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Pushing a loaded trailer with a flat tyre 900m was one activity that tested teams from the Australian Army Cadets

Corporal Jess Dwan and Private Rebecca Rice cuddle rescue kittens Snowy and Dotty at the Sydney Cats and Dogs Home in Strathfield. Story and photo by Captain Annie Richardson.

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A paw-fect day

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Among the causes Warrant Officer Class Two Jayne Morley has donated her free time to in the past decade are