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The family of the late Colin Dudley, a World War 2 Bomber Command veteran, receive the Henry Hering Art and Architecture Award on his behalf during a ceremony at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. Story by Flying Officer Shanea Zeegers. Photos by Aircraftwoman Halley Van Essen.

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Aussie veteran’s family accept US architecture award

24/10/202430/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1380 Views 0 Comments Bomber Command, RAAF Edinburgh, WWII

The daughter of World War II Bomber Command veteran Colin Dudley has received the prestigious Henry Hering Art and Architecture

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HMAS Sydney conducts officer of the watch manoeuvres during Exercise Pacific Dragon 2024. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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HMAS Sydney charts course for Australia

24/10/202426/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1991 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Sydney, Regional Presence Deployment

HMAS Sydney will return home on October 24 after a busy four months at sea during a regional presence deployment.

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King Charles III inspects Australia's Federation Guard at Parliament House in Canberra. Photo by Nicole Mankowski.

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ADF’s command performances for royal visit

24/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1331 Views 0 Comments Australia’s Federation Guard, Band of the Royal Military College, King Charles III

The ADF has supported the visit to Australia by Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, performing duties in

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Head of Air Force Capability Air Vice-Marshal Wendy Blyth presents Flying Officer Alberta Redgrove with the Eagle Trophy at the annual Rolls-Royce Eagle Trophy presentation dinner in Canberra, ACT. Story by John Noble. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Paris Rigney.

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Rolls-Royce Eagle Trophy for pursuit of engineering excellence

24/10/202427/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 820 Views 0 Comments No. 75 Squadron, RAAF Tindal

A young flying officer has become the first female to win one of Royal Australian Air Force’s most prestigious awards

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Members of Australian War Widows Inc. commemorate War Widows Day in 2023. Story by Hannah Donald.

Honouring war widows nationally

24/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 572 Views 0 Comments Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS), National War Widows Day

National War Widows Day on October 19 is the day to reflect and honour the sacrifice war widows have endured,

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Australian and Malaysian Army soldiers conduct dry-fire rehearsals during Exercise Southern Tiger at Cultana Field Training Area, South Australia. Story by Captain Peter March. Photo by Corporal Cameron Pegg.

Australian Army News

Diggers host Malaysian counterparts

22/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1196 Views 0 Comments 10/27 Battalion Royal South Australian Regiment, 3rd Health Battalion, 4th Mechanised Brigade, 9th Brigade, Cultana, Exercise Southern Tiger, Royal Malaysian Army

Australian and Malaysian personnel deepened old bonds in September on Exercise Southern Tiger. CAPTION: Australian and Malaysian Army soldiers conduct dry-fire

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Staff from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, Naval Materiel Seaworthiness Assurance Agency, Navy Safety and Environment, and the Australian Naval Classification Authority take part in the Principles of Autonomous Maritime Systems Course in Canberra. Story by James McPherson and Rachel Horne.

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Upskilling in autonomous vessel technology

22/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1275 Views 0 Comments

As Navy leads the way in autonomous vessel development, aiming to boost Australia’s reach, efficiency and lethality while reducing risks

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Members of HMAS Brisbane's ship's company visit the USS Arizona memorial at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Story by Lieutenant Marie Davies.

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Aussie crew commemorate Pearl Harbor and 9/11

22/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1102 Views 0 Comments US Navy, WWII

During a port visit to Hawaii, crew from HMAS Brisbane paid their respects to the fallen at the USS Arizona

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RAAF and PNG Defence Force graduates from the Initial Officer Course 05/24, at Officer Training School, RAAF Base East Sale, Victoria. Story by Flight Lieutenant Lily Lancaster. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Mikaela Fernlund.

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PNG officers graduate from RAAF OTS

22/10/202426/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1973 Views 0 Comments Officer Training School (OTS), PNGDF, RAAF East Sale

When the recent class of Officer Training School (OTS) graduates tossed their hats into the air on graduation day, history

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Commanding Officer Commander Rosemarie Apikotoa at HMAS Moreton in Brisbane. Story and photos by Corporal Luke Bellman.

News Royal Australian Navy

Base serves as Brisbane’s eyes and ears

22/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1125 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence Vessel Reliant, HMAS Moreton, Navy Reserve

Balancing support to warship visits and managing more than 1000 permanent and reservists is all in a day’s work for

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Two 77 Squadron F-35A Lightning II aircraft on the 19 Squadron apron at Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth during Exercise Elangaroo 24. Story by Squadron Leader Tina Turner. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Maddison Scott.

Asia News Royal Australian Air Force

Lightning strikes twice in Malaysia

18/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1882 Views 0 Comments Exercise Elangaroo, F-35A Lightning II, No. 77 Squadron, Royal Malaysian Air Force, Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth

The RAAF and Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) joined forces once again to conduct Exercise Elangaroo 24 at RMAF Butterworth

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A C-130J Hercules from 37 Squadron flies over the assembled guests and visitors at RAAF Base Glenbrook during the 75th anniversary celebrations. Story by Flight Lieutenant Robert Cochran. Photo by Sergeant David Gibbs.

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‘Operational heart’ of RAAF celebrates 75 years

18/10/202418/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1924 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, Headquarters Eastern Area Command, No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Glenbrook

The ‘operational heart’ of the Royal Australian Air Force celebrated its 75th birthday on October 10 with special events, a

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The Legacy bears pose with 24 Squadron team members prior to the P-8A aircraft pull at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Robert Cochran. Photo by Sergeant Nicci Freeman.

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Tug of war takes real air force

18/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1342 Views 0 Comments 110th Field Battery, Legacy, No. 11 Squadron, No. 9 Squadron, No. 92 Wing, Northrop Grumman, P-8A Poseidon, RAAF Edinburgh

Teams of 20 to 25 people took on the challenge of pulling a P-8A Poseidon across the tarmac at RAAF

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Commander Information Warfare Force Captain Catherine Gordon observes team 3 with Leading Aircraftman Shumack. Story by Lieutenant Commander Julian Thirkill.

Japan News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology

Specialists home in on cyber defence

18/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1139 Views 0 Comments Cyber Defence, Exercise Blue Spectrum, Information Warfare, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, US Navy

Multinational information warfare specialists recently tested real-world threat scenarios during Exercise Blue Spectrum in Ichigaya, Japan. CAPTION: Commander Information Warfare Force

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Commander 9th Brigade Brigadier Tim Orders presents World War 2 veteran, Glen Dobie, with his Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with Clasp 'PNG'. Story and photos by Captain Peter March.

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WWII digger receives service medal at 99

17/10/202418/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1899 Views 0 Comments WWII

Glen Dobie was 18 when he, like many other young Australians, answered the call to arms during World War II.

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Warrant Officer Class One Bridget Pearce is a pioneering female physical training instructor at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Winnall. Photo by Corporal Guy Sadler.

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Strengthening links in health chain

17/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 664 Views 0 Comments PTIs

In the modern military, fitness is no longer just about sheer physical strength and endurance. It’s about creating well-rounded soldiers,

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Squadron Leader Jason Gamlin, right, is presented with his 4000th Hornet hour patch by Officer Commanding 82 Wing, Group Captain Paul Jarvis, at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flight Lieutenant Greg Hinks. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.

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Second pilot hits 4000 hours in Hornets

17/10/202422/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1077 Views 0 Comments F/A-18A/B Hornets, F/A-18F Super Hornet, No. 1 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

Senior Fighter Combat Instructor Squadron Leader Jason Gamlin has racked up 4000 flying hours in the Hornet – the second

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Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell and Warrant Officer – Air Force Ralph Clifton unveil the plaques commemorating the loss of 100 Squadron members who perished while serving on Beauforts A9-186 and A9-374 in 1943, at RAAF Base Point Cook. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell..

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Honouring devotion to duty

11/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1558 Views 0 Comments Chief of Air Force, No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Point Cook, WWII

Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, along with dignitaries and family members, attended the memorial service and plaque

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Aviators at RAAF Base Amberley took to the field for the Air Combat Group versus Air Mobility Group ‘SGT Michael Ball Memorial’ match. Story by Lieutenant Katrina Thomasson. Photos by Aircraftman Sanghyun Shin.

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Footy match for a fallen friend

11/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1291 Views 0 Comments Air Combat Group (ACG), Air Mobility Group (AMG), No. 1 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

It was a football game full of heart as aviators at RAAF Base Amberley took to the field to raise

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Optionally crewed combat vehicle move across the range as part of the Land Autonomous Systems and Teaming Demonstration at Puckapunyal Military area. Story by Captain Krysten Clifton. Photos by Corporal Michael Curri.

Australian Army News Science & Technology

Land autonomous systems and teaming demonstration

11/10/202412/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2719 Views 0 Comments 1st Armoured Regiment, Army Battle Lab, Puckapunyal, Robotics and Autonomous Systems Implementation and Coordination Office (RICO)

From commanding armoured vehicles in land combat to operating emerging technology, robotics and autonomous systems, soldiers from the 1st Armoured

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