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Members of 19 Squadron, RMAF Butterworth, develop a cultural plan and safety roadmap. Story by Bruce Chalmers. Photo by Corporal Sam Price.

Aviators identify safety issues at RMAF Base Butterworth

03/07/202407/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1083 Views 0 Comments National Defence Strategy (NDS), No. 19 Squadron, Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth

The National Defence Strategy (NDS) has been a top priority to ensure the contribution to protect our security is a

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Tricia Reynolds at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Proud to be back in uniform

28/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1194 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

When Tricia Reynolds cheekily said she applied for the Warrior Games just for the team tracksuit, she was only half

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Georgia Murrell at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Dream comes true at Warrior Games

28/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 900 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

Just over two years ago, Georgia Murrell was paralysed and facing the arduous task of learning to walk again. CAPTION: Warrior

Nigel Coutts celebrates wining silver in the men’s road race during the cycling events at the 2024 Warrior Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Florida, US. Story Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

28/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 934 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

He’s been blown up twice, hit by a car and sustained multiple injuries after jumping out of a plane. CAPTION: Nigel

Leading Aircraftman Paul Street, centre, receives the CSG Aviator of the Year and bronze commendation for his work designing and building the frame for the Health OCU BlueRoom simulator. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Nuts and bolts approach takes off

28/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 901 Views 2 Comments No. 23 Squadron

A 23 Squadron fitter and turner was named Combat Support Group’s Aviator of the Year in May for helping bring

Squadron Leader Martin Copland at the end of the 155 Pilot’s Course in 1991. It was the last course to use the Macchi jet. Story by Flying Officer Wendy Pyper.

ADF People History

A career with altitude

28/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 935 Views 0 Comments No. 2 Expeditionary Health Squadron, RAAF Reserve

Fifty years ago, Squadron Leader Martin Copland was six years old and oblivious to the disaster about to unfold in

Private Luke Kennedy assists a fellow Amata community member with the construction of a bench seat. Story by Major Evita Ryan. Photo by Private Jack Hayes.

Australian Army News

Army building for Aboriginal community in red centre

28/06/202429/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1488 Views 0 Comments 19th Chief Engineer Works (19CEW), 6th Engineer Support Regiment, AACAP, NORFORCE

The First Nations community of Amata in Australia’s red centre welcomed a 100-member Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program (AACAP) contingent

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Captain Doug Griffiths at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Clearance diver ready to shine at Warrior Games

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 890 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

Navy clearance diver Captain Doug Griffiths said cancer changed his perspective on life for the better. CAPTION: Warrior Games 2024 competitor

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Luke Manhire at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Setting an example for his sons

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1022 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

When Luke Manhire held his first-born son 23 years ago, he knew he had to join the ADF. CAPTION: Warrior Games

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Laura Reynell at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Navy veteran goes from Dusseldorf to Florida

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1044 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

Laura Reynell is working to replicate last year’s gutsy performance at Invictus Games Düsseldorf as she backs up for a

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Diane Jackson at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Power-packed experience ahead

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1123 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

Competing in the 2024 Warrior Games in Florida means a lot to Airlie Beach resident Diane Jackson. CAPTION: Warrior Games 2024

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Brett Lewis at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Targeting personal bests at Warrior Games

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1033 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

It was a former Invictus Australia team member that first inspired Wodonga’s Brett Lewis to get off the couch and

Warrior Games 2024 competitor David Galla at RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photo by Corporal Samuel Miller.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Warrior Games helps athlete move forward

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 820 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

He is riddled with injuries physically and mentally, but former Army Royal Australian Infantry rifleman David Galla is only concerned

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Sue Osborn at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Reinvigorating a spark of competitiveness

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 810 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

Sue Osborn may only be a relative newcomer to adaptive sports, but her love for all things sport runs deep.

Army environmental health officer Lieutenant Joel Bright, of the 3rd Health Battalion, at his field laboratory during Exercise Rhino Run at Cultana Training Area, South Australia. Story and photo by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.

ADF People Australian Army Health and Wellbeing

Health officers play a crucial role

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1219 Views 0 Comments 3rd Health Battalion, Army Reserve, environmental health officers (EHO)

Sometimes feared and often misunderstood, environmental health officers (EHO) work to reduce gastrointestinal illnesses, vector-borne diseases and other non-combat-related injuries.

Army's Corporal Samuel Smith is grateful for the experience to deploy to Bahrain on Operation Manitou. Story by Lieutenant Ben Page.

ADF People Overseas

Army signaller excels in maritime operations

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1752 Views 0 Comments 1st Signal Regiment, Combined Maritime Forces, Middle East, Operation Manitou

When Corporal Samuel Smith, of the Army’s 1st Signal Regiment, found out he was deploying on Operation Manitou, he didn’t

Lieutenant Kirby Watts trains for rowing events during the Warrior Games 2024 Team Australia training camp at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Paul Berry.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Vying for Ultimate Champion title

21/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1083 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

Lieutenant Kirby Watts will tell you herself that she only knows two speeds – full throttle or nothing at all.

Team Australia's Ben Owens, right, moves past Jamie Adam Smyth during a wheelchair rugby training session in preparation for the Warrior Games 2024. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing Veterans

Ready to tackle wheelchair rugby at Warrior Games

21/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1492 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games, Warrior Games

Ask Ben Owens which event he’s looking forward to most at the upcoming 2024 Warrior Games and he’ll give you

Warrior Games 2024 Team Australia conducts wheelchair rugby training at the ESPN Athletics Centre in Orlando, Florida. Story by Simon Paton. Photos by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing Veterans

Warrior Games showcases Defence resilience

21/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1124 Views 0 Comments 4th Brigade, Invictus Australia, Warrior Games

The Australian 2024 Warrior Games team have arrived in Orlando ahead of this year’s games, hosted by the US Department

Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of Defence Force Warrant Officer Ken Robertson talks with Chief of Defence Force General Angus Campbell. Story and photo by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.

ADF People

Doors open wider to enlisted personnel

21/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 756 Views 0 Comments Chief of Defence Force, Senior Enlisted Advisor to Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) (SEAC)

Senior enlisted sailors, soldiers and aviators now have more opportunities than ever to study abroad, experience new cultures and build