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A RAAForce aviator plays soccer with Palau high school students during a community engagement activity as part of Operation Solania. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

Engaging with schools on Palau

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It was back to high school for Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel recently deployed to Palau. CAPTION: A RAAF aviator

Air Vice-Marshal Catherine Roberts, Commander Defence Space Command, at the opening of the Defence Space Command Headquarters, Fairbairn, ACT. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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Defence Space Command officially launched

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As Defence enters into a new space era with the establishment of Defence Space Command, the release of the Defence

Chief Defence Scientist, Professor Tanya Monro presents Dr Alex Kalloniatis, right, with the 2021 Defence Minister’s Award for Achievement in Science in Canberra, ACT. Story by David Kilmartin. Photo by Ms Nicole Mankowski.

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Top Defence science prize awarded

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Defence operations analyst Dr Alexander Kalloniatis is the 2021 recipient of the Minister’s Award for Achievement in Defence Science. CAPTION:

Royal Australian Navy catering supervisor Leading Seaman Tae Goh prepares to serve a Korean fried chicken burger at lunch in the HMAS Kuttabul main galley in Sydney. Story and photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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Kuttabul galley offers diverse choice

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As a child, Leading Seaman Tae Goh remembered hours in the car with his father driving to their favourite Korean barbecue

Able Seaman Su Lee prepares lunch in the HMAS Kuttabul officers’ galley in Sydney. Story and photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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Sailor brings harmony to the galley

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Unlike most of us, Able Seaman Su Lee makes sticky rice on purpose. CAPTION: Able Seaman Su Lee prepares lunch

Royal Australian Air Force training systems officer Flying Officer Punam Wahan undertakes daily duties as No. 37 Squadron's technical systems officer at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photo by Corporal Dan Pinhorn.

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Diversity crucial for innovation

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After a 26-year career in the education industry and the private sector, Flying Officer Punam Singh Wahan was inspired to

Royal Australian Air Force personnel capability officer Squadron Leader Esther Suh, left, with the Australian Embassy team in Seoul, Korea. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photo from the Department of Defence.

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Unique focus to Air Force career

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Not always fitting the mould of what others expect of her has motivated Squadron Leader Esther Suh to appreciate individual

Defence and civilian personnel involved in successfully having the Retardant and Suppressant Computerised Automated Loading project completed on base at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dee Irwin. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

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Civilian aerial firefighting hub opened at RAAF Base Edinburgh

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An aerial firefighting capability has recently been established at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Edinburgh in South Australia. CAPTION:

One of the four new Diamond DA40 NG aircraft that has recently been delivered to the Australian Air Force Cadets, Aviation Operations Wing. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dion Isaacson. Photo by Sergeant Michael Thomas.

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Air Force Cadets welcome new Diamond aircraft

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The Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC), Aviation Operations Wing, recently took delivery of four new Diamond DA40 NG aircraft, bringing

Australian Army and Republic of Fiji Military Forces personnel work together to rebuild an Upper Wilsons Creek access road damaged by floodwaters in northern New South Wales. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photo by Corporal Sagi Biderman.

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Australian and Fijians side-by-side on flood cleanup

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Australian and Fijian soldiers worked side-by-side in northern New South Wales to rebuild a community access road as part of

Sergeant Brad Wilson presents an Australian National Flag found in flood debris at Brassall to Ipswich City Mayor Teresa Harding during her visit to Colleges Crossing recreation reserve in Ipswich. Story by Captain Taylor Lynch. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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Flag saved and restored in Ipswich

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Soldiers conducting flood relief tasks in Ipswich, Queensland noticed a familiar looking flag amidst the flood debris and refused to

Australian Army soldiers assess and clear debris from Sackville Ski Gardens caravan park in Sydney as part of Operation Flood Assist 2022. Story by Lieutenant Edward Pym. Photo by Corporal Julia Whitwell.

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Soldiers support in Sackville

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Trudging through still-muddy grounds, Sydney-based soldiers worked with NSW Fire and Rescue to assist in the clean-up of Sackville Ski

Private Patrick Hyland, centre, from 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, delivers feed to a farmer near Casino, New South Wales, as part of Operation Flood Assist 2022. Story by Captain Catalina Martinez-Pinto. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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5RAR delivers hay to award-winning cattle herd

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An award-winning cattle farm in Casino has started its herd’s recovery after receiving the Australian Army’s first hay delivery to

Army soldiers from 8/9 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, are working out of Broadwater-Rileys Hill Community Centre helping volunteers clean up flood damage and triaging support. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photo by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello.

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Volunteer spirit strong in Broadwater

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Local volunteers are coordinating care, clean-up and rebuild in the Broadwater area of NSW. CAPTION: Army soldiers from 8/9 Battalion,

Republic of Fiji Military Forces and Australian Army soldiers work together to help clear debris and rebuild an Upper Wilsons Creek access road damaged by floodwaters in northern New South Wales. Photo by Corporal Sagi Biderman.

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Operation Flood Assist 2022 – Update 22 March 2022

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CAPTION: Republic of Fiji Military Forces and Australian Army soldiers work together to help clear debris and rebuild an Upper

Tonga’s Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni (centre) and Australian High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Tonga, Rachael Moore (centre left), talk with military personnel from the Royal Australian Navy, French Armed Forces and the Republic of Fiji Military Force.

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Farewell acknowledged work of Pacific family

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A farewell ceremony at Tonga’s Vuna Wharf was held on March 16 to thank personnel from the Australian Defence Force

Lieutenant Tim Elphick from 1st/19th Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment, with his mum, Mrs Karen Elphick, in Lismore, while deployed on Operation Flood Assist 2022. Story by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello. Photo:by Corporal Sagi Biderman.

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Family unites while supporting floods

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With the water depths too shallow for emergency services boats, but too deep for regular vehicles, Lieutenant Timothy Elphick and his

Royal Australian Air Force air traffic controller Pilot Officer Gulman Madahar, of No. 452 Squadron, in front of the RAAF Base Amberley air traffic control tower in Queensland. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photo by Corporal Brett Sherriff.

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Taking hold of new opportunities

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Understanding and accepting the value that comes from being unique has been a life journey for Pilot Officer Gulman Kaur

Royal Australian Air Force personnel capability officer Flying Officer Ishan Goel at Russell Offices in Canberra. Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

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Staying calm and focused

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Staying calm no matter the situation is just the norm for Flying Officer Ishan Goel, who didn’t realise how special this

Australian Army soldiers from the 51st Battalion, Far North Queensland Regiment assist the public by clearing flood-damaged hazards from Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve, Ipswich as part of Operation Flood Assist 2022. Story by Flying Officer Rob Hodgson. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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Northern Australian reservists answer the call

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A contingent from 51st Battalion, Far North Queensland Regiment, deployed from across Cape York and the Torres Strait to support