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Air Force airborne electronics analyst Aircraftman Mujtaba "Mitch" Hakimi from 292 SQN at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor.

From war-torn Afghanistan to the RAAF

26/01/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1063 Views 0 Comments

Growing up in an ethnic minority family in Afghanistan, Aircraftman Mujtaba Hakimi (Mitch) lived in constant fear of violence at

Ian 'Blue' Macgregor on enlistment day and on the flight deck.

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Humble servant retires after 50 years

14/01/202414/01/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3038 Views 1 Comment

Warrant Officer Ian ‘Blue’ Macgregor joined the RAAF on 8 January 1974 as a 15-year-old radio apprentice from Western Australia

A 500lb unexploded ordnance after detonation during Operation Render Safe, Nauru. Story by Captain Karam Louli. Photos by Corporal Sam Price.

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Risky business just another day at the office

20/12/202320/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3377 Views 0 Comments Nauru, Operation Render Safe, UXO

It might have been a relatively simple task for Sergeant David Bailey, but rendering safe a 500lb bomb amidst vital

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Inspiration to reach for the stars

08/12/202308/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1945 Views 0 Comments astronaut, Defence Space Command

A career in space might seem like reaching for the stars – for Katherine Bennell-Pegg this is a reality. CAPTION: Astronaut

RAAF Aircraftwoman Eloise Hiller-Stanbrook (left) receiving the Sergeant Wendy Jones award from Flight Lieutenant Brook Steege (middle) and Alison Meade at the Army School of Health graduation at Latchford Barracks. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman. Photo by Lance Corporal Tyson Grant.

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Top student continues medic legacy

08/12/202308/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1812 Views 0 Comments Army School of Health

For Aircraftwoman Eloise Hiller-Stanbrook, being named the top Air Force student at the Army School of Health means continuing a

From left, Wing Commander Ivan Benitez-Aguirre, Group Captain John Carroll and Flight Lieutenant Laura Dahl at the entrance to the newly reopened RAAF Base Glenbrook chapel. Story by Flight Lieutenant Katrina Thomasson.

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Chapel renovated for local community

08/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1474 Views 0 Comments RAAF Glenbrook

Taking inspiration from lessons learnt on deployment, the chapel at RAAF Base Glenbrook has been transformed from an old and

Australian Army soldiers compete as part of the Gallipoli Barracks Army Combatives Tournament finals in Brisbane. story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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Perfecting hand-to-hand combat

06/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1713 Views 0 Comments 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry), 7th Brigade, ADF Sport, Gallipoli Barracks

Soldiers tested themselves physically and mentally as part of the Gallipoli Barracks combatives tournament in November. CAPTION: Australian Army soldiers compete

Flight Sergeant Nathan King, an Air Force Aircraft Technician from 37 Squadron, at his workstation, RAAF Base Richmond. Story by John Noble. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.

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Pushing through the pain

05/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 982 Views 0 Comments International Day of People with Disability, Invictus Games, No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Richmond

International Day of People with Disability Even the toughest physical setbacks can’t quell the careers of those passionate about their

Australian Army soldier Corporal Nathan Groen awarded the Hasset Trophy at the Great Hall in Parliament House. Story and photos by Corporal Luke Bellman.

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‘Humble’ corporal awarded for leadership style

05/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1592 Views 0 Comments School of Infantry

Instead of yelling at trainees, Corporal Nathan Groen adopted a leadership style that earned him the Royal Australian Regiment Hassett

RAAF Flight Lieutenant Abdul Khan at the Cricket NSW home grounds during the Air Force cricket team training and development sessions, Sydney. Story and photo by Corpora Jacob Joseph.

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One good turn deserves another

01/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1002 Views 0 Comments

A then 10-year old Abdul Khan couldn’t have known the whirr of RAAF cargo planes, delivering vital medical assistance to

Squadron Leader Mark Lees works on a CT4A as the 100 Squadron senior engineering officer at RAAF Base Point Cook in 2022. Story by Leading Aircraftwoman Casey-Lee Rebellato. Photo by David Jones.

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Back to where it all began

30/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 915 Views 0 Comments No. 1 Flying Training School (1FTS), No. 100 Squadron

Since starting his career as an engine fitter at RAAF Base Point Cook circa 1989, Geelong Squadron Leader Mark Lees

From left, Able Seaman Hayden Beaver, Lieutenant Ben Page and Lieutenant Commander Matthew Urquhart on the forecastle of HMAS Brisbane during Exercise Annualex. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Canberra connections on board Brisbane

30/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1083 Views 0 Comments Exercise Annualex, HMAS Brisbane

The sailors and officers in HMAS Brisbane are a tight-knit family who work, train and travel the world together. CAPTION: From

Petty Officer Jenna Shiel and Leading Seaman Amanda Bourke receive a V8 Super Car hot lap in recognition of their service for their voluntary support of the veteran community. Story by Lieutenant Rebeca Williamson.

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Hot lap a career highlight

24/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1189 Views 0 Comments Tickford Racing

Squeezing into the roll cage of a Monster Energy Gen3 Mustang and hitting speeds of up to 242km/h is not an

Air battle manager Flying Officer Kim Petterson performs start-up checks on a G-Wagon Command Post Module being trialled under Project Bandicoot. Story by Corporal Veronica O'Hara. Photo by Sergeant Pete Gammie.

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Piecing together the air battlespace puzzle

24/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1521 Views 0 Comments Air Battle Manager (ABM), No. 114MRCU

WHEN fighter jets are tearing through active military airspace ready for combat, it’s air battle managers (ABM) on the other

Centenarian and Bomber Command Veteran Angus Hughes cuts his birthday cake with veterans, Group Captain Greg Weller and members of 462 Squadron at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Story by Pilot Officer Shanea Zeegers. by Sergeant David Cotton.

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Bomber Command veteran turns 100

24/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2973 Views 0 Comments No. 462 Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh, WWII

World War II Bomber Command veteran Angus Hughes recently celebrated his 100th birthday at RAAF Base Edinburgh. CAPTION: Centenarian and Bomber

Warrant Officer Don Kenny, left, is presented with his Defence Long Service Medal, sixth bar (2nd Federation Star), by Chief of Staff Air Force Headquarters Air Commodore James Badgery. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor.

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A long career behind the camera

21/11/202321/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1092 Views 0 Comments photography

After more than 47 years behind the lens, Warrant Officer Don Kenny still likes nothing more than to take the

Corporal Casey Childs, a supplier with RAAF 33 Squadron, checks inventory at Gimhae Air Base, in South Korea during Exercise Vigilant Defense 24. Story by Flight Lieutenant Steffi Blavius.

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Going global with supply role

21/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1024 Views 0 Comments ADF Gap Year, Exercise Vigilant Defense, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, Korea, No. 33 Squadron

Air Force Corporal Casey Childs has come a long way since moving around during her childhood and settling in the

Members of the Australian Defence Force abseil 130 metres down the Central Park Tower in Perth's CBD for the annual Central Park Plunge, raising money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Story by Stephanie Hallen. Photo b y Corporal Nakia Chapman.

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Taking the plunge for a cancer cause

17/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1188 Views 0 Comments No. 25 Squadron

A whopping 130 metres above St George’s Terrace in the Perth CBD, members of the Navy, Army and Air Force

RAAF Sergeant Ryan Pedder travelled to the central coast to have his haircut by Instagram content maker Nick Senem. Story by Corporal Melina Young.

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Barber chair conversations for mental health

17/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1163 Views 0 Comments mental health, No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit, RAAF Williamtown, Top Blokes Foundation

Sergeants Ryan Pedder and Connor O’Neill and Leading Aircraftman Liam Ramsay took a seat in the barber chair to have

Leading Aircraftman Zachary Delaney (second from left), a RAAF linguist speaks to a Republic of Korea Air Force member on the flightline at Gimhae Air Base, in South Korea. Story by Flight Lieutenant Steffi Blavius.

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Linguist builds cultural bridges

17/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 994 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence Force School of Languages, Exercise Vigilant Defense, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, Korea, No. 33 Squadron

Learning a language is no easy feat, but for Leading Aircraftman Zachary Delaney, it’s a challenge he’s excelled at during