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Private Wayne Drage shows a child how to use binoculars during a demonstration at Exercise Rocky Ready, at the Rockhampton Showgrounds last year. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton. Photo by Corporal Madhur Chitnis.

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Committed to caring for vulnerable children

01/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 480 Views 0 Comments 31st/42nd Battalion Royal Queensland Regiment, Army Reserve

CAPTION: Private Wayne Drage shows a child how to use binoculars during a demonstration at Exercise Rocky Ready, at the

Corporal Michael Stoop, of 6th/13th Light Battery, Tasmania, is one of this year's Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award recipients. Story by Private Nicholas Marquis.

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Quick to action in an emergency

01/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 446 Views 0 Comments 6th/13th Light Battery

CAPTION: Corporal Michael Stoop, of 6th/13th Light Battery, Tasmania, is one of this year’s Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award recipients.

Corporal Justin Wells, right, of 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, near Hebel on the Queensland/NSW border during Operation COVID-19 Assist. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman. Photo by Trooper Jonathan Goedhart.

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Proud to be an ambassador

01/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 299 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Operation Flood Assist 2022

CAPTION: Corporal Justin Wells, right, of 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, near Hebel on the Queensland/NSW border during Operation COVID-19

Squadron Leader Aleisha Croxford on stage at the Gungahlin College Theatre in Canberra. Story and photo by Private Nicholas Marquis.

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Personnel painted in a different light

27/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 550 Views 0 Comments ADF Creative Arts Association (ADFCAA)

Anyone in the ADF who says ‘nothing can surprise them’ should ask a colleague if they have hidden talents. CAPTION:

Allan 'Shorty' Moffatt, from the Voyager Survivors Association, stands with other survivors during a ceremony to name the Voyager Mess at Creswell in Jervis Bay, NSW. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers. Photo by Petty Officer Renee Mackenzie.

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Touching tribute for Voyager survivors

22/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 613 Views 0 Comments HMAS Creswell

On the moonless night of February 10, 1964, aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne sent a signal to Fleet Headquarters in Sydney,

Corporal Joe Kelly receives his Conspicuous Service Cross from Governor of New South Wales, Margaret Beazley. Story and photo by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell.

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Conspicuous Service Cross for Corporal Kelly

17/02/202319/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2805 Views 0 Comments

Volunteering with his local fire brigade during Black Saturday and RAAF employment testing opened Joe Kelly’s eyes to making a

Petty Officer Adam O'Brien stands on the flight deck as HMAS Arunta pulls into Hobart ahead of the 185th Royal Hobart Regatta. Story and photo by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan.

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Three home-port visits for Hobart local

17/02/202319/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 826 Views 0 Comments HMAS Arunta

A sailor from Hobart has enjoyed three port visits to his home town since joining the Navy. CAPTION: Petty Officer

'AIVIQ' providing a fuel resupply to Casey Station, Antarctica. Story by Flight Lieutenant Suellen Heath. All photos by Major Cameron Elston.

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Antarctic adventure for Army loggie

15/02/202319/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 760 Views 0 Comments Australian Antarctic Division, Operation Southern Discovery

A career in logistics and resupply planning paved the way for an Army officer to lead a team of expeditioners

Private Kayla Snyders switched from studying law to following her dream of being a police officer. Story by Captain Evita Ryan. Photo by Warrant Officer Two Kim Allen.

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Policewoman finds her calling in Army

15/02/202319/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 987 Views 1 Comment 1st Military Police Battalion, Royal Australian Corps of Military Police

For two years Kayla Snyders struggled to balance a Bachelor of Law with being a full-time medical receptionist in her

Air Force Indigenous Liaison Officer Flight Lieutenant Tramaine Dukes has been working with Indigenous communities in the Kimberley Region. Story by Flight Lieutenant Tremaine Dukes. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

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My role in ADF response to WA floods

10/02/202319/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1003 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, Indigenous, No. 35 Squadron, Operation Flood Assist 2023-1

Royal Australian Air Force Indigenous Liaison Officer Flight Lieutenant Tramaine Dukes tells the story of her role in the ADF’s

Rabbi Rafi Kaiserblueth is sworn in as Navy’s first Rabbi-Chaplain at a ceremony in Sydney. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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Ex NY ambo becomes first RAN Rabbi

10/02/202319/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 666 Views 0 Comments Chaplains

A former New York ambulance driver and US Navy reservist is set to become the Royal Australian Navy’s first Rabbi-Chaplain.

Flying Officer James Madden in his role as Air Traffic Controller at Darwin Airport. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dion Isaacson.

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Childhood dream realised

07/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 548 Views 0 Comments No. 452 Squadron, RAAF Darwin

James Madden has dreamed of controlling the skies since childhood. CAPTION: Flying Officer James Madden in his role as Air

Outgoing Commanding Officer HMAS Hobart Captain Andrew Pepper, front left, hands the “weight of command” to the incoming Commanding Officer Commander Tina Brown. Story by Lieutenant Stacey Butters. Photo by Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski.

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Hobart enters exciting new era

07/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 522 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Hobart

After a busy year of achievements in 2022, HMAS Hobart personnel are ready to welcome the challenges of 2023 under

Flight Lieutenant Brittany Knowles in her role as air traffic controller in Darwin. Story by John Noble.

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Landing her perfect job

07/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 520 Views 1 Comment No. 452 Squadron, RAAF Darwin

“The best job in the world” is how Flight Lieutenant Brittany Knowles describes her role as an air traffic controller

Washington Naval Attaché Commodore Darren Grogan, left, congratulates Warrant Officer Luke Brewer on his promotion on board USS Canberra. Story by Lieutenant Commander Steven Witzand. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Vance Ha (US Navy).

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A fitting place for promotion

07/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 552 Views 0 Comments US Navy

After completing a three-year posting with the United States Navy (USN), Chief Petty Officer Luke Brewer was promoted to Warrant

Army Signaller Katlyn Eldridge crossing the finish line after taking part in Run Army for the first time last year. Story by Major Mark Beretta.

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Signaller discovers her inner runner

03/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 677 Views 0 Comments Run Army

Signaller Katlyn Eldridge never looked forward to her biannual basic fitness assessment. CAPTION: Army Signaller Katlyn Eldridge crossing the finish

Incoming Commander Air Warfare Centre Air Commodore Adrian Maso, signs the transfer of command certificate witnessed by the outgoing Commander Air Commodore Ross Bender. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

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New Air Warfare Centre Commander takes the reins

03/02/202303/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 647 Views 0 Comments Edinburgh Defence Precinct

A ceremony at the Edinburgh Defence Precinct marked the transfer of command for the Air Warfare Centre. CAPTION: Incoming Commander

Colonel Clare Kellaway presents Lieutenant Colonel Scottie Morris with a painting by Anneke Jamieson. Story by Captain Krysten Clifton. Photo by Major Mark Robinson.

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Battle of lockdown painting a farewell gift

03/02/202305/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 642 Views 0 Comments

As the now former Commandant of Army Training and Logistics Centre (ALTC) Colonel Clare Kellaway said farewell at the end

33 Squadron Maintenance Manager Sergeant Jason Bahadur on board a KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport during Exercise Cope North 20 in Guam. Story by Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree. Photo by Sergeant David Said.

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Aviator’s legacy of improving effectiveness

03/02/202303/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 716 Views 0 Comments Exercise Cope North, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, No. 33 Squadron, Order of Australia

Increasing aircraft availability, streamlining safety processes, saving in excess of 6000 hours in labour resources, capability enhancements and driving positive

Major Vivian Blycha, right, working on her laptop with daughters beside her. Story by Jon Kroiter. Photo by Corporal Nakia Chapman.

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Cartwheeling through flexible service

03/02/202305/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 259 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve

When Major Viv Blycha’s youngest daughter Alex travels across the country to compete and train for gymnastics, Major Blycha packs