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Army Chaplain James Hall, of 6th Battalion, the Royal Australia Regiment, in the unit's social gaming hub at Gallipoli Barracks, with equipment donated by Veteran Gaming Australia. Story and photo by Corporal Michael Rogers.

Gaming a useful tool for social connection

17/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1215 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Chaplains, Veteran Gaming Australia, Virtual Reality (VR)

After being posted to Darwin, away from his family, Chaplain James Hall would play Xbox games online with his sons

Mothers of HMAS Hobart, from left, Petty Officer Amy Peters, Commander Tina Brown and Leading Seaman Rochelle Hambly on the forecastle as the ship conducts a regional presence deployment. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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HMAS Hobart mothers celebrate away from home

17/05/202417/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2148 Views 0 Comments HMAS Hobart, Regional Presence Deployment

Operational time at sea can be tough, not only for those serving in Navy but for the families and loved

Flight Lieutenant Max, left, and Flight Lieutenant Dallin Stirling, a trainee from 2 Flight Training School, before an incentive flight in an EA-18G Growler at RAAF base Pearce during Exercise Centenarie Redimus. Story by Flying Officer Michael Thomas. Photo by Aircraftman Campbell Latch.

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Motivation for a fast-jet career

17/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1168 Views 0 Comments 2FTS, EA-18G Growler, No. 6 Squadron, RAAF Pearce

Winning a game of ‘scissors, paper, rock’ usually doesn’t mean much, but for student pilot Flight Lieutenant Dallin Stirling, his

Captain Bronte Franklin with her United Nations Award received during Exercise Freedom Shield, stands outside Headquarters 1st (Australian) Division, Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Peter Nugent. Photo by Corporal Miguel Anonuevo.

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Space planner’s role signals evolution of warfare

15/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1329 Views 0 Comments 1st (Australian) Division, Exercise Freedom Shield, Gallipoli Barracks

Captain Bronte Franklin’s destiny was seemingly written in the stars, with her career as a Royal Australian Signals officer leading

Lieutenant Holly Boubouras in front of a Basler aircraft at Casey Skiway before a flight to Bunger Hills, Antarctica.

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A glimpse of life on the ice

10/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1296 Views 0 Comments Australian Antarctic Program, C-17A Globemaster III, RSV Nuyina

People who think meteorologists in Australia are under pressure to get the forecast right should spare a thought for those

Victorian Governor Margaret Elaine Gardner, right, presents the daughter of Pilot Officer David Taylor, Margaret Ekberg, with his Medal for Gallantry for heroism in PNG during WW2. Story by John Noble.

ADF People History Lest We Forget

Remembering heroism 82 years on

10/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 728 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, Chief of Air Force, Papua New Guinea, WWII

Their mission was as dangerous as any during World War 2, and more than 80 years after coming down in

Chief Petty Officer Gavin Stevens has received a Medal of Gallantry for helping to defuse a 200kg bomb in Iraq in 2003. Story by Lieutenant Madelyn Hanna. Photo by Leading Seaman Abdus Chowdhury.

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Bravery on the battlefield commended – Anzac Day

10/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1273 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, Iraq

This Anzac Day was memorable for Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Gavin Stevens, who marched donning his Medal for Gallantry for

Former Flying Officer Sidney Mibus next to his service certificate, badge and World War 2 medals on his 100th birthday in Florida. Story by John Noble.

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Eighty years late but not forgotten

08/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 811 Views 0 Comments WWII

Better late than never is an expression often heard and one that has particularly special meaning for a previous Air

First flight in A8-144 F111 for pilot WGCDR Errol McCormack. Story by Flying Officer Shan Galappatthy.

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Farewell to a distinguished Air Force leader

08/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1137 Views 0 Comments Chief of Air Force

Air Force has honoured a former Chief of Air Force, retired Air Marshal Errol McCormack, who passed away in early

Aircraftman Finlay Austin, from 27 Squadron, on a C-27J Spartan aircraft in Papua New Guinea during the Defence Pacific Air Program. Story b y Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photo by Corporal Samuel Miller.

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Moving loads in PNG

08/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 628 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, No. 25 Squadron, No. 27 Squadron, No. 35 Squadron, Papua New Guinea, PNGDF

Perth local Aircraftman Finlay Austin deployed on the latest rotation of the Defence Pacific Air Program to Papua New Guinea

Leading Seaman Maritime Personnel Operator Tahlia Lemon recieves a letter of commendation from Commander of the Combined Maritime Forces and Commander US 5th Fleet, US Navy Vice Admiral George Wikoff while deployed on Operation Manitou. Story by Lieutenant Ben Page.

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Australian sailor recognised by US Navy

03/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1429 Views 0 Comments Combined Maritime Forces, Operation Manitou

Deployed on Operation Manitou in Bahrain, Leading Seaman Tahlia Lemon has been recognised by the Commander of the Combined Maritime Forces

Leading Seaman Peta Binns' great-great uncle, 2nd Lieutenant George Oakley Newton, is circled in a photo of his cadet class. Story by Leading Seaman Peta Binns. Photo supplied by Australian War Memorial (P00864.001).

ADF People History Lest We Forget

Feeling the weight of a military legacy – Anzac Day

03/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 940 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, Gallipoli, WWI

A pilgrimage to Anzac Cove prompted Leading Seaman Peta Binns to reflect on the sacrifice and valour etched into her

Singer-guitarist Bill Waterhouse performs at the Majors Creek Anzac Day service. Story and photos by Corporal Luke Bellman.

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Honouring shared history among the magpies – Anzac Day

02/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 785 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, Vietnam War, WWI

The warble of magpies and chuckling of kookaburras filled the country air at Majors Creek as residents marched behind Australian

The Headquarters Middle East Anzac Day memorial following the dawn service. Story. and photos by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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Keeping traditions alive in the Middle East – Anzac Day

01/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 910 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, Gallipoli, Middle East, PTSD

Deployed servicemen and women in the Middle East gathered before first light to mark 109 years since the Gallipoli landings

Royal Australian Air Force Wing Commander David Riddel and Mark Johnson clean the memorial plaque at the crash site of F-111G A8-291, in Pulau Aur, Malaysia. Story. y Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Kurt Lewis.

ADF People History Lest We Forget Royal Australian Air Force

Arduous trek to visit site of F-111 crash

01/05/202418/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1632 Views 0 Comments F-111, No. 6 Squadron

Comradeship and camaraderie of the absolute highest order was on display as a group of family and close friends of

Leading Aircraftman Connor Bourn from Australia's Federation Guard participates in the Catafalque Party during the Anzac Day Dawn Service at Bomana War Cemetery, Papua New Guinea. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photos by Corporal Samuel Miller

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Strengthening Anzac and PNG bonds – Anzac Day

01/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 652 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, Chief of Air Force, Papua New Guinea, WWII

Dawn broke across Bomana War Cemetery in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, accompanied by wreath-laying and the playing of the

Personnel from the Armed Forces of the Philippines provide an escort of honour at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during Anzac Day 2024 commemorations in Story by Sergeant David Said. Photo by Corporal Sam Price.

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Anzac Day commemorated in the Philippines – Anzac Day

01/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 943 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, Philippines

To commemorate Anzac Day, a dawn service was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Philippines. CAPTION: Personnel

Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart speaks with Ukrainian soldiers training under Operation Kudu during a visit to the United Kingdom. Story by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson. Photos by Corporal Cameron Pegg.

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Chief of Army visits Aussie troops in England

26/04/202427/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1591 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, Chief of Army, Villers-Bretonneux

Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart urged Australians across the world to honour the words of the Ode of

Leading Aircraftwoman Hunter Westbrook, of Australia’s Federation Guard, visits the resting place of her distant cousin, Private Victor Westbrook, at the Bailleul Communal Cemetery in Northern France. Story by Flight Lieutenant Lily Lancaster. Photos by Sergeant Oliver Carter.

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Cousins ‘unite’ in France a century later – Anzac Day

23/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1034 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, Australia’s Federation Guard, AWM, Villers-Bretonneux, WWI

As told by Leading Aircraftwoman Hunter Westbrook, of Australia’s Federation Guard, to Flight Lieutenant Lily Lancaster. CAPTION: Leading Aircraftwoman Hunter Westbrook,

Flying Officer Nathan Peters, of 37 Squadron, in front of a C-130J Hercules during a non-flying period at RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Flight Lieutenant Lily Lancaster. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.

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Proud to march on familiar streets – Anzac Day

23/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1094 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, No. 37 Squadron

Flying Officer Nathan Peters, of 37 Squadron, explains why this Anzac Day holds a particular significance for him. (As told