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Soldiers from the 5th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, prepare to lead a section during the Section Commanders Battle Course in Darwin, NT. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photos by Corporal Gregory Scott.

5RAR building junior-leader battle skills

12/04/202413/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1676 Views 0 Comments 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Section Commanders Battle Course (SCBC)

By day or night, an infantry soldier is expected to operate, lead and command. CAPTION: Soldiers from the 5th Battalion, Royal

Participants endure the gruelling Special Forces Challenge to help troubled young Australians get their lives back on track. Story by John Noble. Photo by Terry Campese Foundation.

ADF People

Taking it to the limit

12/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1187 Views 0 Comments No. 34 Squadron, RAAF Reserve, Special Forces Challenge

Being fit and strong for service in the ADF can be physically demanding, but for one Air Force reservist it

Australian Army Public Relations Service's Corporal Andrew Sleeman and Head of Corps Colonel Jason Logue cut the birthday cake at 1st Joint Public Affairs Unit, Canberra, in celebration of the corps' 30th birthday. Story by Major Lily Mulholland. Photo by Corporal Lisa Sherman.

ADF People Australian Army

Army’s youngest corps turns 30

12/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2147 Views 0 Comments Australian Army Public Relations Service (AAPRS)

The Australian Army Public Relations Service (AAPRS) celebrated its 30th anniversary on March 31. CAPTION: Australian Army Public Relations Service’s Corporal

The newly renovated dining area of the Larrakeyah junior sailors' and other ranks' mess at HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin, NT. Story by Leading Seaman Angus Koch. Photos by Corporal Madhur Chitnis.

News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Coonawarra galley gets a facelift

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HMAS Coonawarra recently embarked on a voyage of transformation – an initiative aimed at optimising key areas, notably the galley

A parade signified the transfer of command of Army Aviation Training Centre and their subordinate units to 16th Aviation Brigade. Story by Major Carolyn Barnett. Photos by Craftsman Luc McLean.

Australian Army News

Parade marks milestone for Army aviation

12/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2116 Views 0 Comments 16th Aviation Brigade, Army Aviation Training Centre, RAAF Townsville

Army aviation’s command and control has been streamlined following the transfer of command of Army Aviation Training Centre and its

Army helicopter pilot Lieutenant Nicole Ravell and aircrew operator Corporal Corren James, of 723 Squadron, on the flight line at HMAS Albatross. Story by Captain Karam Louli. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy

Helicopter trainees take wing

12/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1931 Views 0 Comments EC-135, HMAS Albatross, No. 723 Squadron

723 Squadron is developing Navy and Army helicopter pilots and aircrew operators in a challenging course spanning nine and six

Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman, left and Warrant Officer of the Air Force Ralph Clifton, right, present the Enlisted Aviator of the Year Award to Corporal Kbora Ali. Story by Flying Officer Kate Kiely. Photos by Flight Sergeant Kev Berriman.

ADF People Royal Australian Air Force

Chief of Air Force Proficiency and Leadership awards

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One Australian Public Service employee, four aviators and six units were recipients of the Chief of Air Force (CAF) Proficiency

Participants enjoy the Navy-initiated co-located education and childcare trial with Cowork Coplay at the Gary Holland Centre in Rockingham, WA. Story by Esmarie Fulton. Photos by Chief Petty Officer Nina Fogliani.

ADF People

Navy trials free childcare and partner mentoring

12/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 916 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stirling, stirling

A six-week trial provided Navy families with professional mentoring for three hours a week and free childcare at the same location.

Australian Army soldiers deployed on Operation Kudu, with members from the Finnish Army, deliver a platoon and company sergeants battle course to Armed Forces of Ukraine personnel in the United Kingdom. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photos by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Australian Army News Videos

Enhancing Ukrainian war skills

12/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2619 Views 1 Comment Operation Interflex, Operation Kudu, Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF)

Australian and Finnish Army soldiers are providing leadership training courses to Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) soldiers to enhance their

The Roulettes aerobatic display team thrills at the Canberra Airport open day with formation flying in their PC-21 aircraft over the event crowd and a C-130J Hercules. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photos by Flight Sergeant Kev Berriman.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Canberra Airport open day gets thumbs up

09/04/202413/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1971 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, Canberra Airport, No. 100 Squadron, PC-21, Roulettes

Canberra Airport held its open day on April 6, throwing wide the doors to thousands of members of the public

9 Squadron Association patron and former Commanding Officer, Air Chief Marshal (retd) Angus Houston is shown the Squadron Standard following the 9 Squadron reactivation ceremony at RAAF Base Point Cook, Victoria. Story by Pilot Officer Shanea Zeegers. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Annika Smit.

News Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF squadron celebrates new chapter

09/04/202413/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1840 Views 0 Comments MQ-4C Triton, No. 9 Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh, RAAF Point Cook

As the Royal Australian Air Force’s 9 Squadron gears up to introduce the MQ-4C Triton this year, anticipation mounted for

Able Seaman Grayden Ash inspects the SeaFox expendable mine neutralisation system onboard a mine countermeasure support boat during Exercise Dugong 24. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

ADF People Royal Australian Navy

Career lights a spark for sailor

09/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1448 Views 0 Comments ADV Guidance, autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), Exercise Dugong, HMAS Waterhen, SeaFox Expendable Mine Neutralisation System

With undersea technology moving towards robotic and autonomous systems, it’s an exciting time to be in mine warfare, according to

Lieutenant Dylan Root at Majura Training Area, ACT. Story and photo by Corporal Michael Rogers.

ADF People Royal Australian Navy

Setting trainees on the right path

27/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2188 Views 0 Comments Royal Australian Naval College

Training the next generation of Navy officers has its challenges, but for Divisional Officer Lieutenant Dylan Root, it has been

Attendees of the Maritime Warfare Officer Course at HMAS Stirling. Front row, Midshipmans Hannah Lunnon, Jaxon Shingles, Sienna Jordan and Gabrielle Mader. Back row, Midshipmans Elliot Mitchell and Ryan Miller, Captains James Reidy and James McWilliam, Lieutenant Ryan Glister, and Midshipmans William Swift and Abdelkader Mazouzi. Story by Antony Prgomet.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy

Navy to share maritime skills with Army officers

27/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2208 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stirling, HMAS Watson

Six Army officers are undertaking the Accelerated Maritime Warfare Officer Course at HMAS Stirling in WA and HMAS Watson in

An Air Force F-35A Lightning II performs a handling display during the RAAF Base Townsville community open day. Story by Flight Lieutenant Imogen Lunny. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.

Australian Army Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF Base Townsville open day

27/03/202430/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1984 Views 0 Comments 5th Aviation Regiment, Open Day, RAAF Townsville

Many people who might have wondered what happens behind the gates guarded by the Lockheed P-2 Neptune at the entrance

An Army medic from 2nd Health Battalion gives emergency medical care to simulated casualties during Exercise Viper Walk. Story and photos by Corporal Melina Young.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News

Intense simulated injuries test medics

27/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1700 Views 0 Comments 2nd Health Battalion, Exercise Viper Walk

Screaming casualties pleaded for help as they clutched gunshot wounds. CAPTION: An Army medic from 2nd Health Battalion gives emergency medical

RAAF maintenance personnel from 11 Squadron conduct post-flight checks on a P-8A Poseidon aircraft at Roland Garros Airport, Réunion. Story by Flight Lieutenant Glen Paul. Photos by Corporal Kieren Whiteley.

News Overseas Pacific Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF Poseidon’s first visit to French-held Réunion Island

27/03/202430/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2721 Views 0 Comments French Armed Forces, No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon

Against the picturesque backdrop of the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime

1 Recruit Training Unit celebrated 70 years with the first course graduates being flown to Point Cook for their graduation ceremony. Story by Sergeant Bickerton.

News Royal Australian Air Force

70 years of RAAF recruiting

22/03/202423/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2337 Views 0 Comments No. 1 Recruit Training Unit, RAAF Edinburgh, RAAF Point Cook

Participants in this year’s first 1 Recruit Training Unit (1RTU) course were flown to the former recruit training base at

Signallers Harley Leggett and Lachlan Colquhoun set up a communications tower during Project Convergence Capstone 4 at Camp Pendleton, California. Story by Lieutenant Colonel Carrie Robards. Photo by US Army Specialist Marquis McCants.

Australian Army News Science & Technology USA

Diggers experiment to innovate in US

22/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2043 Views 0 Comments Project Convergence Capstone Four (PC-C4), US Army

It’s not often soldiers feel it’s okay to fail at work – and they’re certainly not encouraged to. CAPTION: Signallers Harley

A 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment soldier assists a simulated casualty during an urban breaching exercise at Townsville Field Training Area. Story and photo by Corporal Luke Bellman.

Australian Army News

Exercise an assault on engineers’ senses

22/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1947 Views 0 Comments 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, Military Working Dogs, Urban Operations Training Facility

Booby traps, enemy fire and a simulated canine casualty confronted sappers from the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment after they blasted