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Proud father of Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitor and Royal Australian Navy sailor Leading Seaman Chris Reck, Bob Reck holds up a patch supporting Ukraine at Invictus Games Park in The Hague. Story and photo by Tina Langridge.

Bob’s treasured gift

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Bob Reck will return home to Cairns with many special memories from Invictus Games The Hague 2020. CAPTION: Proud father

Warrant Officer Class One Mick Patman is the Headquarters 7th Brigade artificer sergeant major at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane. Story by Major Roger Brennan. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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Calling the units as they march on Anzac Day

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Warrant Officer Class One Michael Patman will be part of ABC Brisbane’s Anzac Day team providing commentary about 7th Brigade units as they

Sergeant Jason Hoare from 5th Aviation Regiment conducts maintenance on a CH-47F Chinook helicopter at RAAF Base Townsville. Photo by Corporal Lisa Sherman.

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Home to march on Anzac Day

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This Anzac Day, being able to see familiar faces in the crowd while marching in the town of Geraldton, Western

Invictus Games 2020 volunteer Sue Gibson Swalwell in the media tent at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Tina Langridge. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.

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Invictus Games depends on dedicated volunteers

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Can you imagine travelling halfway around the world to the Netherlands at your own expense to volunteer at an international

nvictus Games 2020 Team Australia competitor Stephen French takes a shot during the Wheelchair Basketball match against the United Kingdom at Invictus Games Park in The Hague. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt.

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Invictus Games: Day seven – 22 April 2022

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The final day of Invictus Games The Hague 2020 competition will see Australia’s 12-strong cycling crew contest both the time

Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitor Gabriel Ramon celebrates a successful lift during the men’s heavyweight powerlifting event at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Powerful end to penultimate day at Invictus Games

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Bars were loaded as 11 Team Australia powerhouses battled it out on the bench at Sportcampus at Zuiderpark. CAPTION: Australian

Rosalie Primary School Year 6 students laying a memorial wreath at their Dawn Service at the State War Memorial in Kings Park Perth WA. Story by Bourke . Photo - Video clip.

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Perth students commemorate Anzac Day…slightly early

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Students from Rosalie Primary School’s Year 6 class in Perth held their own, slightly early, Dawn Service on Wednesday, 6

Corporal Ashlee Sheen, from 9th Force Support Battalion, will be returning to her home town of Tamworth, NSW, for Anzac Day. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photo by Sergeant Jason Slape.

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Important to acknowledge families on Anzac Day

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Anzac Day is not just about commemorating the service and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve

Team Australia is cheered on by family and friends during the swimming events held at the Zwembad het Hofbad pool in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.

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Invictus Games: Day six – 21 April 2022

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The powerlifting event kicks off at the Invictus Games 2022 on April 21, with 11 members of Team Australia taking

Invictus Games 2020 Team Australia competitor Braedon Griffiths attacks the try line during a wheelchair rugby pool match against Canada at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Invictus motivates rehab

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Just three years ago, James Saville was bed-bound, but the Invictus Games 2022 provided motivation in his rehabilitation. CAPTION: Invictus

Group Captain Iain Carty, CSM, and United States Air Force aviator Airman First Class Alejandro Duarte (right) from 22nd Airlift Squadron cut the cake during 80th anniversary of the formation of 22nd Airlift Squadron celebrations at RAAF Base Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre. Story by Flight Lieutenant Tanya Carter. Photo by Leading Aircraftwomen Emma Schwenke.

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USAF 22nd Airlift Squadron celebrates birthday at RAAF Base Amberley

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The United States Air Force (USAF) 22nd Airlift Squadron commemorated the 80th anniversary of its establishment in Australia by flying

RAAF No. 32 Squadron pilot Flying Officer Wynona Winslett conducts her inspection aircraft walk-around ahead of a KA350 King Air flight during Exercise Bersama Shield 2022. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long.

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King Air provides international exercise support

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A team from RAAF No. 32 Squadron has provided air support to multinational forces during the annual Bersama Shield field

The cockpit/forward fuselage of the Gloster Meteor A77-851 'Halestorm' aircraft to be restored by Air Force's History and Heritage Branch. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell.

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Historic ‘Halestorm’ to be restored

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The South Australian Aviation Museum (SAAM) has gifted the cockpit and forward fuselage of Gloster Meteor A77-851 – aka ‘Halestorm’

Air Force personnel from the History and Heritage Branch restored de Havilland DHC-4 Caribou A4-236, which is now on display at the Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre, RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Flight Lieutenant Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Sergeant Peter Borys.

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Amberley Caribou looking good as new

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A newly refurbished DHC-4 Caribou transport aircraft will preserve an important part of Defence history at RAAF Base Amberley. CAPTION:

Royal Australian Air Force officer Flight Lieutenant Darby Nelson from No. 17 Squadron deployed at the Spotlight Trans-Shipment Area in Lismore, during Operation Flood Assist 2022. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster.

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Cooking up new adventures

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Just six months into her transfer to the Australian Defence Force and you couldn’t find a more Australian welcome for

Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitors Emilea Mysko, left, Taryn Barbara, Sarah Petchell and Emma Murfet ready for the opening ceremony. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Invictus Games: Day five – 20 April 2022

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Team Australia’s 26-strong indoor rowing squad is set for a fierce day of adaptive racing on August 20, which is

Invictus Games 2020 Team Australia competitor Chris O'Brien celebrates after placing first in the men’s ISE 50m backstroke event held at the Zwembad het Hofbad pool in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.

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Invictus Games: Diving in aids mental health

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Returning to the pool during day four of the Invictus Games The Hague 2020 was a particularly poignant moment for

Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitor Gabriel Ramon takes part in an athletics event at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.

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Just competing was a victory, says Invictus Games medallist

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Gabriel Ramon is still struggling to come to terms with the fact that he will be returning home with an

Invictus Games 2020 Team Australia members give an Aussie cheer as they wait to enter the stadium for the Invictus Games 2020 opening ceremony in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Invictus Games: Day four – 19 April 2022

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Thirteen Team Australia competitors took to the blocks at the Invictus Games swimming pool on April 19. CAPTION: Invictus Games

Invictus Games 2020 Team Australia competitor Kerrie Tessier takes part in a track event during the athletics meet held at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt.

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Invictus Games: Day three – 18 April 2022

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It’s was only Day 3 of the Invictus Games The Hague 2020 and what a games it’s been already. The