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The general public enjoys festivities at the Gallipoli Barracks open day, Enoggera, Brisbane. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photos by Private Andrew Shaw.

Army on public display in Brisbane

Thousands of people from the south-east Queensland community passed through the gates at Gallipoli Barracks for its open day at

Air Force aviators reunite 40 years after graduation. Rear, from left: Squadron Leader Michael Spencer, Squadron Leader (retd) Geoffrey Menzies, Wing Commander (retd) Gavin Small, Flight Lieutenant (retd) Russell Lucas, Group Captain (retd) John Heinrich and (front) Wing Commander Michael Hicks. Story by Corporal Melina Young.

ADF People History

21/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 883 Views 0 Comments Military Reunions, RAAF East Sale

Last month, a contrast unfolded in the art of navigation. CAPTION: Air Force aviators reunite 40 years after graduation. Rear, from

Army nursing officer Lieutenant Kelsie Brodribb, of the 4th Health Battalion, at the Role 1 Light Manoeuvre on Exercise Brolga Run treating a simulated casualty. Story and photos by Captain Nicholas Marquis.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News

Medical treatment at the front lines

18/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1706 Views 1 Comment 4th Health Battalion, Exercise Brolga Run, G-wagon, Role 1 Light Manoeuvre

As a 9-liner came in over the radio, the treatment team of the Role 1 Light Manoeuvre prepared for the incoming

Australian Army soldier Sergeant Matthew Reid, of Combat Training Centre's Jungle Training Wing, participates in the French Foreign Legion Jaguar Course in Kourou, French Guiana. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers.

ADF People Australian Army Overseas

Aussie soldier passes French Foreign Legion jungle test

18/06/202420/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 3560 Views 0 Comments French Foreign Legion, Jungle Training Wing

Up to his waist in mud, with a pack and the oppressive Amazon jungle humidity weighing him down, Sergeant Matthew

AIM Defence employees operate the AIM Defence counter-UAS directed-energy weapons system during a demonstration at the Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria. Story and photos by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

Australian Army News Science & Technology Sovereign industry

Defence tests anti-drone laser

18/06/202420/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2617 Views 1 Comment counter-UAS directed-energy weapons system, Fractl Portable High Energy Laser, Puckapunyal, Robotic and Autonomous Systems Implementation and Coordination Office (RICO)

At a Puckapunyal range, where tanks and explosions are commonplace, last month a new type of weapon system was put

Electronics technicians Able Seaman William Clayton, left, and Leading Seaman Matthew Jarman inspect a component in a radar room following a damage control scenario aboard HMAS Adelaide. Story and photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

ADF People Royal Australian Navy

Crucial role of ‘greenies’ aboard navy ships

18/06/202420/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1488 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide

If the operations room is the heart of the landing helicopter dock, it could be said that electronics technicians are

Petty Officer Darren Trewern speaks with a member of USS Emory S. Land during a tour of Fleet Support Unit – North during a port visit to Darwin. Story by Lieutenant Commander Rebecca Williamson. Photo by Petty Officer Leo Baumgartner.

News Royal Australian Navy

Coonawarra welcomes US submarine tender

14/06/202419/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1636 Views 0 Comments Fleet Support Unit – North (FSU-N), HMAS Coonawarra, HMAS Gascoyne, Nuclear Powered Submarines, US Navy

A United States submarine tender received a warm welcome to Darwin, as the first stop in a busy schedule of

ADF People Australian Army

Heavy weapons on target

14/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1815 Views 0 Comments 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, DFSW, Exercise Brolga Run

Members of 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment’s Direct Fire Support Weapon (DFSW) Platoon, have been subject to a range

Sub-Lieutenant Richard Pirrie has been honoured at the Normandy Memorial Wall during commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Story by By Lieutenant Commander John Thompson.

ADF People History Lest We Forget

D-Day commemorations: honouring those who served

14/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1203 Views 0 Comments D-Day, France, WWII

Sub-Lieutenant Richard Pirrie, who served in World War 2, has had his name added to the Normandy Memorial Wall during

Saurabh Sibal, assistant project officer for NSW SES, shows Flying Officer Phillip Davies equipment loaded onto an SES vehicle during Exercise Cannonball at RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Flying Officer Madeleine Magee. Photos by Sergeant Dan Pinhorn.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Honing skills with help from the SES

14/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1559 Views 0 Comments Air Mobility Training and Development Unit (AMTDU), Exercise Cannonball, State Emergency Service (SES)

NSW State Emergency Services (SES) recently joined Air Mobility Training and Development Unit (AMTDU) for Exercise Cannonball – an annual

Laurie Wallace walks his family dogs Patch and Zelda around their north Brisbane suburb. Story by Major Evita Ryan. Photo by Lance Corporal Luke Donegan.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing Veterans

Marching for a cause

14/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 953 Views 0 Comments 6th Brigade, 7th Brigade, Army Reserve, Kokoda Track, Soldier On

Walking the 96km Kokoda Track has always been on Laurie Wallace’s bucket list. CAPTION: Laurie Wallace walks his family dogs Patch

The first Royal Australian Air Force MQ-4C Triton arrives in its new hangar at RAAF Base Tindal, NT. Photo by Sergeant Andrew Eddie.

News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology

Arrival of RAAF’s first MQ-4C Triton

14/06/202418/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2672 Views 0 Comments Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), MQ-4C Trition, RAAF Tindal, Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS)

The first MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft (AUS 1) will soon arrive in Australia following the successful delivery and installation

An Army soldier exits the underground command post bunker during Exercise Brolga Run at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. Story by Captain Brittany Evans. Photos by Trooper Dana Millington.

Australian Army News

Brigade builds bunker with all the mod cons

12/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1972 Views 3 Comments 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, Exercise Brolga Run

Members of 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment completed construction of an underground command post during Exercise Brolga Run at Townsville Field

HMAS Cairns sailors cross a swamp marsh on their way to Agulogo on day three along the Kokoda Track. Story by Corporal Melina Young.

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy

Sailors conquer Kokoda Track

12/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1574 Views 1 Comment HMAS Cairns, Kokoda Track

Wading through waist-deep water didn’t faze five sailors as they pushed through their first river crossing on day one of

Ken Murphy stands with Battery Commander Major Jack Bagwill, right, and Battery Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer Class Two Chris Saetta, following the presentation of the Queen's Banner at Robertson Barracks. Story by Captain Annie Richardson.

Australian Army History News

A proud day for former gunner

12/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1501 Views 0 Comments 8th/12th Regiment RAA

In a reunion bridging decades of service, Ken Murphy, a distinguished veteran of the 101st Battery, 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian

A C-27J Spartan drops a pallet during Exercise Brolga Run near Townsville. Story by Captain Brittany Evans. Photo by TPR Dana Millington.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force

Supplies drop in

12/06/202415/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1402 Views 0 Comments 3rd Combat Service Support Battalion (3CSSB), C-27J Spartan, Exercise Brolga Run

Members of 3rd Combat Service Support Battalion (3CSSB) and the Royal Australian Air Force teamed up to resupply Exercise Brolga

International Combat Aviation Safety Summit 2024 attendees. Story by Captain Simone-Maree Spano. Photo by Sergeant Carly Box.

ADF News

Aviation safety taken to new heights

12/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1197 Views 0 Comments International Combat Aviation Safety Summit (CASS)

Born from a desire to enhance aviation safety, international partners gathered for the inaugural International Combat Aviation Safety Summit (ICASS)

Squadron Leader Rebecca Trembath has been recognised for her outstanding contribution as the RAAF Security and Fire School’s Chief Instructor. Story by John Noble. Photo by Sergeant Peter Borys.

ADF People

Celebrating excellence in training

12/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 778 Views 0 Comments Kings Birthday, RAAF Amberley

For her outstanding contribution as the RAAF Security and Fire School’s Chief Instructor, Squadron Leader Rebecca Trembath has been recognised

Petty Officer Stephen Dunlop has received a Conspicuous Service Medal as part of the King's Birthday awards. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman. Photo by Leading Seaman Thomas Sawtell.

ADF People

Weapon systems maintainer brings more bang for bucks

12/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 817 Views 0 Comments Hobart-class, Kings Birthday

By sourcing local suppliers, testing their solutions and then seeking approval, Petty Officer Stephen Dunlop increased the magazine capacity for

Australian Navy Cadets, Australian Army Cadets and Australian Air Force Cadets at the King's Birthday parade at Government House, Sydney on 10 June 2023. Photo by Sergeant Brodie Cross.

ADF People

Contributors and achievers across the board – Kings Birthday

12/06/202412/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1378 Views 0 Comments Kings Birthday

The ADF’s broad range of trades, roles and responsibilities is reflected in this year’s King’s Birthday military honours list. CAPTION: Australian