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Flight Lieutenant Samuel Edwards being officially declared a Lifeblood Champion after making his 50th blood donation in Melbourne as part of the Defence Blood Challenge. Story by John Noble.

Blood donor champion aims to inspire

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Flight Lieutenant Sam Edwards recently notched up his 50th blood donation in Melbourne as part of the Defence Blood Challenge.

Lieutenant Joel Woods from Clearance Diver Team Four helps Dodhi with a bomb suit helmet during his tour at the Fremantle Ports Maritime Day in Western Australia. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

News Royal Australian Navy

Fleet Base West opens doors to eager public

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A window to life on board a busy Navy base was opened in Fremantle when HMAS Stirling and Fleet Base

464 Squadron public affairs officers, Flight Lieutenants Kate Davis, left, and Steffi Blavius donate blood at a Red Cross Lifeblood Donation Centre in Melbourne as part of the Defence Blood Challenge. Photo supplied.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

A public affair to save lives

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When Flight Lieutenants Steffi Blavius and Kate Davis heard the call-out to donate blood as part of this year’s Defence

Army personnel from the 1st/19th Royal NSW Regiment prepare to move out to Moree from Dubbo, NSW, to support the NSW flood response. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Samuel Miller.

Australian Army News

Troops happy to help their community during floods

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As floodwaters began to rise in the western NSW town of Moree, members of the were on hand to assist

An M1A2 Abrams tank fires its main armament at the Mount Bundey training area in the Northern Territory during Exercise Predators Run. Story by Captain Mike Edwards.

Australian Army News Sovereign industry

Reservist employers up close to the action

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ADF Reserves and Employer Support held an annual event known as Boss X, which lets employers see first-hand the skills,

Sergeant Melissa Campbell warms up for a match against the Bangladesh Institute of Sport's Women's Under 19's Cricket Team, during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Sergeant David Said.

Asia Australian Army News

Aussie and Bangladeshi women connect through cricket

01/11/202205/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2322 Views 0 Comments Indo-Pacific Endeavour

When the Australian Army women’s cricket team landed in Dhaka, Bangladesh, as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE) 2022, they were

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force

Ram Stallion enhances Army’s capability to work with RAAF

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A combat team made up of several 7th Brigade units deployed to Wellcamp Airport, Toowoomba, Swartz Barracks, Oakey and RAAF

Chief Petty Officer Anita van der Meer fought for the rights of gay and lesbian members in Defence. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

Uncategorized

ADF’s three decades of pride

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In 1992, Chief Petty Officer Anita van der Meer was threatened with dismissal. CAPTION: Chief Petty Officer Anita van der

Australian Defence Vessel Reliant alongside at Betio Port in Kiribati to unload disaster relief stores. Story by Petty Officer Jake Badior. Photo by Lieutenant Commander BJ Glover.

News Pacific Royal Australian Navy Videos

Reliant delivers disaster-relief stores to Kiribati

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Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant delivered humanitarian assistance and disaster relief stores as part of the whole-of-government response to drought

Navy sailor Leading Seaman Musician Henry Liang and Navy Indigenous Cultural Performer, Able Seaman Aviation Support Lynton Robbins, play traditional instruments during the recording of a music clip for the Japanese International Fleet Review 2022, at Garden Island, Fleet Base East. Story by Commander Fenn Kemp. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

Japan News Royal Australian Navy Videos

Cultural tribute keeps friends in tune

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Australia’s partnership with Japan has been highlighted through music, in an unusual demonstration on Sydney Harbour. CAPTION: Navy sailor Leading

A screen grab from the student short film The Soft Skinned, screening at the 2022 Veterans Film Festival. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans

Veterans Film Festival opens in Sydney Sydney

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The Veterans Film Festival program will range from the documentary The Skin of Others about the World War 1 First

HMAS Stalwart, left, conducts a replenishment at sea with Philippine Navy ship BRP José Rizal during Exercise Sama Sama Lumbas. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Lieutenant Commander Karleah Fitzpatrick.

Asia News Royal Australian Navy

Five-nation exercise in Sulu Sea

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Navy ships from five nations, including HMA Ships Hobart and Stalwart, completed Exercise Sama Sama Lumbas in the Philippines during

Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment vessel HMAS Stalwart arrives enters Tibar Bay Port in Dili, Timor-Leste as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022. Story by Captain Lily Charles. Photo by Petty Officer Jake Badior.

Asia Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Videos

Visit to Timor-Leste a time for reflection

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For Brigadier Malcolm Wells, returning to Timor-Leste for Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE) more than 20 years after his first deployment to

Technicians having a round-table discussion during the Air Force Women’s Technician Convocation hosted by the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group in Canberra. Story by Lawrence Dutrieux. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

ADF People

Empowering the female leaders of tomorrow

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More than 100 aviators had their voices heard at the inaugural Air Force Women’s Technician Convocation in Canberra last month.

Warrant Officer Sean McClure standing with Australia’s Acting High Commissioner to London, Lynette Wood, with his Medal of the Order of Australia. Story by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson.

ADF People

Flying high, an extraordinary career awarded

01/11/202201/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1462 Views 0 Comments Order of Australia, RPAS

One of the ADF’s most qualified remotely piloted aerial system (RPAS) sensor operators and instructors has been acknowledged for his

Flight Sergeant Gail Blizzard is a breast cancer survivor who is passionate about raising funds for cancer research. She organised the Pink Ribbon drive-through breakfast event held at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Story and photo by Corporal Melina Young.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Passionate advocate leads Pink Ribbon fundraiser

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When Flight Sergeant Gail Blizzard was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer in 2019, she was not ready to leave her

Lieutenant Amber Duncan from the 3rd Health Battalion jumps in to help with the giant swing during the unit's community engagement day with Camp Quality in Camp Mylor, South Australia. Story by Captain Annie Richardson.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Soldiers put smiles on faces of kids dealing with cancer

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For children dealing with cancer, Camp Quality believes laughter is the best medicine. CAPTION: Lieutenant Amber Duncan from the 3rd

Australian Government-donated Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles bound for Ukraine at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland, in April 2022. Photo by Corporal Jesse Kane.

ADF Australian Army Europe News

Aussie troops to train Ukraine forces

28/10/202206/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3147 Views 2 Comments Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, Operation Interflex, Ukraine

From January next year, Australia will join an international military operation to provide critical training for Ukrainian troops in response

Soldiers from 10th Force Support Battalion march through the streets of Charters Towers during the Freedom of Entry Parade. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photo by Private Alexander Rowe.

Australian Border Force News

Military parade helps city celebrate anniversary

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The 10th Force Support Battalion (10FSB) conducted a freedom of entry through the town centre of Charters Towers on October

oldiers from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, march through the town during the Freedom of Entry Parade in Ingham, Queensland. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photo by Bombardier Guy Sadler.

Australian Army News

Freedom of entry a first for the 3rd

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For the first time in the history of the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), its soldiers and officers were