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An Australian Army soldier deployed on Operation Flood Assist 2022 prepares to show Rivers Secondary College students over a Rheinmetall MAN M40 truck during a visit to the school in Lismore, New South Wales. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.

ADF invited back to school

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Rivers Secondary College students in Lismore took a bit of time off from their usual classes recently to talk to

Two Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles bound for Ukraine wait to be loaded onto a C-17A Globemaster III aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

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Further support for Ukraine

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The Australian Government will provide further support to the Government of Ukraine by gifting 20 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles, including

Palau's new Guardian-class patrol boat PSS President HI Remeliik II sails from its home port to commence maritime patrols as part of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency’s Operation Rai Balang. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

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Palau’s patrol boat supports Pacific priorities

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The Australia Defence Force is working closely with the Pacific nation of Palau to enable it to patrol its vast

Australian Army soldiers deliver 144 sleeping bags and 54 stretchers to a Rural Fire Service base camp in Wollongbah, New South Wales, as part of continuing support to the region under Operation Flood Assist 2022.

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Operation Flood Assist 2022 – Update as of 8 April 2022

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CAPTION: Australian Army soldiers deliver 144 sleeping bags and 54 stretchers to a Rural Fire Service base camp in Wollongbah,

Commanding Officer of HMAS Maitland, Lieutenant Commander Jeremy Evain, leads the ship's company through the streets of Maitland, NSW, during the ship's final freedom of entry parade on April 2. Story by Lieutenant Gary McHugh. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Samuel Miller.

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HMAS Maitland crew parades through city for last time

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The crew of Armidale-class patrol boat HMAS Maitland conducted its final freedom of entry parade in Maitland, NSW, on April 2, with the ship

Air Force specialist capability officer Flight Lieutenant Ben Lappin, of No. 100 Squadron, with the Air Force Mustang aircraft at the Warbirds over Scone Air Show in the Hunter Valley, NSW. Story by Flying Officer Felicity Abraham. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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Defence proud to support the Warbirds over Scone

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Defence was proud to support the Warbirds over Scone Air Show from March 26 to 27 in the Upper Hunter Valley

Rear Admiral Wendy Malcolm tours the Tropical Reef Shipyard in Cairns. Story by Lieutenant Yvette Goldberg. Photo by Leading Seaman Shane Cameron.

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Women lead the way in Navy engineering

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In a first for the Royal Australian Navy, three women hold the service’s top engineering roles. CAPTION: Rear Admiral Wendy

Defence Minister Peter Dutton opens the naval guided weapons maintenance facility at Orchid Hills, near Penrith in Sydney's west. Photo by Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts.

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$billion missile procurement fast-tracked

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The government has advanced its $1 billion weapons program in announcing Raytheon Australia and Lockheed Martin Australia as partners of

The ship's company of HMAS Arunta line the upper decks as they return to Fleet Base East in Sydney after a three-month regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Gary McHugh and Lieutenant Commander Victor Yee. Photo by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

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Warm welcome for crew

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HMAS Arunta returned to Fleet Base East on April 5 after a three-month regional presence deployment to South-East and North

Royal Australian Navy sailors and Australian Army soldiers march down Casino's main street to the applause of locals. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dee Irwin . Photo by Corporal Jonathan Goedhart.

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Spirits lifted in a day of thanks

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Residents of the Shire of Richmond Valley, affected by the worst floods in living history, came out in force on

Air Force has welcomed Air Vice-Marshal Darren Goldie as the new Air Commander Australia, who was formally appointed during the Change of Command Ceremony on April 7. Story by Flying Officer Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Corporal Kylie Gibson.

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Air Commander Australia change of hands

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Air Force has welcomed Air Vice-Marshal Darren Goldie as the new Air Commander Australia, who was formally appointed during the

Colonel Colin Blyth, left, takes over from Group Captain Jason Bowles, right, as Commander of Headquarters Middle East. Story and photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Hannah Schaefer.

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Middle East command change

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Australia has a new commander at its main operating base in the Middle East. CAPTION: Colonel Colin Blyth, left, takes

Air Force loadmaster Corporal Antonia Guterres stands on the tarmac in Palau by the C-27J Spartan aircraft she worked on during Operation Solania. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

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Loadmaster paving the way

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When Corporal Antonia Guterres first entered her unit, there were no other females working there in her trade, but she

Air Force pilot Flight Lieutenant Andrew Burgess flies a C-27J Spartan during a maritime surveillance flight off Palau as part of Operation Solania. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

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Spartan captain living his dream

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Evacuating koalas from bushfires and dropping supplies to flood victims are just part of Flight Lieutenant Andrew Burgess’ role as

Wing Commander Robyn Kidd is the first female Air Force chaplain to be promoted to wing commander. Story by Flight Lieutenant Georgina MacDonald. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

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Taking the lead in chaplaincy

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Air Warfare Centre’s Information Warfare Directorate Chaplain, Wing Commander Robyn Kidd, has had a fruitful 12 months becoming the first

Captain Elise McKenzie, from 5th Aviation Regiment, talks to soldiers conducting maintenance on an MRH-90 Taipan at RAAF Base Townsville. Story by Captain Carolyn Barnett. Photo by Corporal Lisa Sherman.

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Robotics a key factor in career choice

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When it came time to choose a career, Captain Elise McKenzie knew aviation was the right move. CAPTION: Captain Elise

The ship's company of HMAS Canberra shortly after completing the 96km March On challenge raising funds for Soldier On. Story by Lieutenant Laura Watman.

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Marching On deck for mental health

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HMAS Canberra‘s crew completed the 96km March On challenge raising funds for Soldier On while sailing home from Operation Tonga Assist 2022. CAPTION:

Royal Australian Air Force officer Squadron Leader Kylie Breheny conducts user acceptance testing with the Australian Defence Force Cyber Gap Program’s new partner Cybermerc in Canberra. Story by Bernadette Wright. Photo by Jay Cronan.

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ADF Cyber Gap Program partners with industry

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The Australian Defence Force Cyber Gap Program (ADFCGP) has partnered with Cybermerc to help grow Australia’s sovereign cyber workforce. CAPTION:

Interpreter Flight Lieutenant Burentogtokh Altantseteg, left, with Mongolian Air Force officer Major General Enkhbayar Ochir, centre right, his wife, Mrs Uranchimeg Yadamdorj, and Lieutenant Tsolmonbaatar Badral. Story by John Noble. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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Interpreting for a general’s wife

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Being an engineer with the Royal Australian Air Force naturally has its advantages, but so too does the ability to

Royal Australian Air Force airfield defence guards from No. 1 Security Forces Squadron conduct an assault as part of Exercise Pacific Defender 2022 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Story by Flight Lieutenant Pierce Dilettoso. Photo by Airman 1st Class Breanna Gossett.

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ADGies show agile and lethal capabilities in Guam

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Aviators from Royal Australian Air Force’s No. 1 Security Forces Squadron participated in Exercise Pacific Defender earlier this year at