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Captain Simon Raey-Atkinson and Brigadier Michael Garraway welcome Assistant Minister for Defence Matt Thistlethwaite to Headquarters 2nd Division, Randwick Barracks. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photo by Captain Annie Richardson.

Federal members tour flood clean-up

15/07/202218/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1545 Views 0 Comments NSW Flood Assist, State Emergency Service (SES)

Two members of Federal parliament saw firsthand the efforts of Australian Defence Force personnel assisting emergency services in the clean-up

HMAS Supply departs Pearl Harbour to begin the at-sea phase of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Story by Lieutenant Commander Anthony White. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Supply ready for international debut

15/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1712 Views 1 Comment HMAS Supply, RIMPAC

The recently commissioned HMAS Supply is ready to play its role as a range extender for an array of international

Chief of the Defence Force, General Angus Campbell, AO, DSC. Photo by Nicole Mankowski.

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CDF outlines ADF support to Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide

15/07/202217/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2485 Views 3 Comments Chief of Defence Force, Suicide Royal Commission

It has been 12 months since the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide began its work. CAPTION: Chief of

Private Lucas Hinselwood from 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment briefs marines from the Mexican Naval Infantry during Urban Close Combat training on RIMPAC 2022. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Corporal John Solomon.

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From student to teacher on RIMPAC

15/07/202215/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1668 Views 0 Comments 1RAR, 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, His Majesty’s Armed Forces Tonga, HMAS Canberra, RIMPAC

Private Lucas Hinselwood never thought that just two years into his infantry career he would be in Hawaii for the world’s largest

Australian Army soldier Private Jack Green from the 16th Royal Western Australian Regiment during Zodiac familiarisation training on Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Story by Lieutenant Jordan Chee. Photo by Corporal John Solomon.

ADF People

Army Reservist bolsters amphibious force

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Australian Army Reserve Infantry Soldier Private Jack Green is testing out his sea legs as he sails on HMAS Canberra

Air Force firefighters during the airfield emergency plan rehearsal at RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dean Squire. Photo by Sergeant Greg O'Neill.

Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force

‘Fiery crash’ tests emergency response

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2217 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, No. 22 Squadron, RAAF Richmond, State Emergency Service (SES)

Busting through early morning fog on RAAF Base Richmond’s airfield, a team of Air Force firefighters dashed towards a fiery crash.

No. 75 Squadrons Colour Party prepare to receive the new Squadron's Standard at RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory. Story by Flight Lieutenant Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Once a magpie, always a magpie

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2805 Views 0 Comments F-35A Lightning II, No. 75 Squadron, RAAF Tindal

In commemorating 80 years of operational service, No. 75 Squadron celebrated with a F-35A Lightning II display, Squadron Standards consecration

Australian Olympic Committee Indigenous Advisory Committee members and former Olympic athletes Kyle Vander-Kuyp (left) and Patrick Johnson during a flight over the Torres Strait Islands in an Air Force C-27J. Story by Flight Lieutenant Suellen Heath. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

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‘Best, best, best flight ever’ during NAIDOC Week

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A specially organised NAIDOC Week flight for Kaurareg traditional owners allowed them to see an Elder relative’s gravesite which they hadn’t been

Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment during a live fire shoot on board HMAS Canberra in the lead up to Excercise Rim of the Pacific 2022. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Corporal John Solomon.

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Infantry sea a new way to train

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3095 Views 0 Comments 2RAR, 2RAR (Amphib), EF88 Austyer rifle, His Majesty’s Armed Forces Tonga, HMAS Canberra, RIMPAC

A ship is an unlikely setting for infantry training, but an Army unit aboard HMAS Canberra made it one while

An Australian Army M1A1 Abrams main battle tank fires its main armament during Exercise Gauntlet Strike at Puckapunyal Military Training Area. Story by Captain Andrew Page. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

Australian Army News

Junior combat officers ready for command

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2535 Views 0 Comments Combined Arms Training Centre, Exercise Gauntlet Strike, Puckapunyal

The Australian Army’s newest qualified combat arms officers rose to the challenge of command during Exercise Gauntlet Strike at Puckapunyal

Mayor of the City of Shoalhaven Amanda Findley, left, Maritime Logistics Personnel Leading Seaman Stephanie Hart and Commander Fleet Air Arm Commodore David Frost, cut a cake to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the FAA. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

History News Royal Australian Navy

Fleet Air Arm celebrates 75th anniversary

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1770 Views 1 Comment Fleet Air Arm, HMAS Albatross

The Navy Fleet Air Arm (FAA) hosted a black tie reception at the FAA Museum in Nowra as part of

Australian Army soldiers from the School of Infantry assist the local community of Broke, New South Wales, in the recovery effort following the recent floods. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Samuel Miller.

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Defence supporting communities affected by flooding

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1343 Views 0 Comments NSW Flood Assist, State Emergency Service (SES)

Following another round of devastating flooding in the Hawkesbury region, Defence has deployed 250 personnel in response to requests for

Ship's company of HMAS Perth ‘cheer ship’ to Indonesian Navy ship KRI Bung Tomo during a cooperative activity near Jakarta, Indonesia. Story by Lieutenant Eleanor Williams and Lieutenant Max Logan.

Asia News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Perth visits port in Jakarta

13/07/202215/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2330 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base West, HMAS Perth, Indonesian Navy

The strong relationship between the Australian and Indonesian navies was further enhanced recently with a logistics port visit and a

Vanuatu rugby league and touch delegates undertaking their level 1 accreditation as touch football referees. Story by Vanuatu rugby league and touch delegates undertaking their level 1 accreditation as touch football referees. Story by Group Captain Jay Clarke and Emily Egan. Photo supplied.

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ADF and Vanuatu united through sport

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1541 Views 0 Comments Vanuatu

Australian Defence Force (ADF) sporting associations joined forces with Vanuatu netball, rugby league, and touch football associations in a five-day

The Royal Australian Navy Band perform a rock concert at the Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, Hawaii during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Banding together for RIMPAC

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1379 Views 0 Comments Navy Band, RIMPAC, US Marines

The theme of ‘capable adaptive partners’ was tested in front of a live audience during a series of concerts at

Civilian vessel Experience after suffering an engine failure. Story by Leading Seaman Peta Binns. Photo supplied.

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Near miss for HMAS Childers in Cairns

13/07/202214/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1449 Views 0 Comments HMAS Childers

Whilst alongside Norship Dockyard in Cairns, HMAS Childers rendered assistance to a civilian vessel named Experience which suffered an engine

Warrant Officer Class Two Kym O'Leary with Labrador 'York', a Royal Society for the Blind dog in training, at the Keswick Cafe at Keswick Barracks in Adelaide. Story by Corporal Melina Young.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing Lest We Forget

Coffee with man’s best friend

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1570 Views 0 Comments Keswick Barracks, Therapy Dogs

With a hot coffee, a warm hug and sloppy kisses from a wet nosed four-legged friend, a difficult day can

Ben operates a console in the operations room of Collins-class submarine HMAS Farncomb berthed at Fleet Base East in Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photo by Able Seaman Susan Mossop.

ADF People

In command – Ben’s submarine wish

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1716 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Farncomb

A 10-year-old ‘s submariner wish came true on Sunday thanks to the Starlight Children’s Foundation and friendly submariners aboard HMAS

Private Cody Harris from the 10th Force Support Battalion, during the Cultural Naming Ceremony at The Oasis Townsville, Queensland. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Corporal Brodie Cross.

ADF People

Sharing talent at Army events

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1466 Views 0 Comments 10th Force Support Battalion, Indigenous

Years ago, when Private Cody Harris saw an Indigenous man with a didgeridoo leading a procession of soldiers on Anzac

Rabbanit Judith Levitan is sworn into Army Chaplaincy at a ceremony in Sydney. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

ADF People

First female rabbi answers call of duty

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1424 Views 0 Comments Chaplains, Randwick Barracks

A lawyer and social worker, Rabbanit Judith Levitan, has been sworn in as Army’s first female rabbi at a ceremony in