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Squadron Leader Peter O’Connell in Baghdad, where he was part of the first Coalition rotation to the city’s airport air traffic control tower. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.

Tall and proud in the control tower

18/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1019 Views 0 Comments air traffic control, Iraq

Air Traffic Controllers often have to deal with the unexpected. This is especially true in war zones. CAPTION: Squadron Leader Peter

Corporal Teneale Olm from 22 Squadron Air Movements section stands in front of a US Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider at RAAF Base Richmond during Exercise Teak Action. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photo by Corporal John Solomon.

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An action-packed role with all the right moves

18/07/202318/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1410 Views 1 Comment Exercise Teak Action, No. 22 Squadron, RAAF Richmond

For Corporal Teneale Olm, managing the cargo and passengers of foreign military aircraft during Exercise Teak Action is all part

Corporal Jacob Cutmore passes the ball to Captain Charlotte Hargreaves during a game at the 2023 ACT NAIDOC Touch Football carnival on July 15. Story by Private Nicholas Marquis.

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More than a touch of camaraderie in carnival

14/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1621 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, NAIDOC Week

One arm grasping the ball, the other pumping the air, a full-length run of the field was in play. CAPTION:

HMAS Harman ship's company exercise their freedom of entry to the City of Queanbeyan as part of their 80th anniversary celebrations. Story b y Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. All photos by Petty Offier Jake Badior.

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Harman celebrates 80 years

14/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1744 Views 0 Comments Chief of Navy, Freedom of Entry, HMAS Harman

Drawn swords and beating drums kicked off HMAS Harman’s week-long 80th anniversary celebrations, as personnel proudly paraded in a freedom

Petty Officer Jessica Gunning scores a goal during a 4th of July soccer match between the Royal Australian Navy and the United States Marine Corps held at Darwin Football Stadium, Northern Territory. Story by Lieutenant Jessica Blackman. Photo by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

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Friendly football comp strengthens bonds

14/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1311 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin

The Navy Football Federation Australia (FFA) men’s and women’s teams recently made the journey to Darwin for a training camp

The three Air Force members who participated in the race. Story by Corporal John Blenkin. Photo by 1 Shot Media.

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Till the wheels come off

14/07/202314/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1486 Views 1 Comment ADF Sport, Finke Desert Race

When three Air Force members took on one of the world’s most difficult off-road races last month, they got more

Samuel Hays (centre) leads the National Day of Prayer for Defence at Saint John's protestant chapel at RAAF Base Williamtown. Story and photo by Corporal Melina Young.

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The power of praying together

14/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1330 Views 0 Comments RAAF Williamtown

A group of Christian followers engaged in a group conversation with God on the National Day of Prayer for Defence

Air Force Sergeant Chris Welch, (back right), with the senior B division team during training at Jervis Bay. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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Air Force dragon boater off to the worlds

14/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 824 Views 0 Comments

While some struggle to get out of bed on Canberra’s dark and cold winter mornings, Sergeant Chris Welch is cutting

From left, Rear Admiral (retd) Michael Rothwell presents Warrant Officer Matthew Hurley with his Federation Star marking 40 years of service in the Royal Australian Navy during a ceremony at Fleet Headquarters in Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Commander Harley Slatter. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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Navy clearance diver awarded Federation Star

11/07/202311/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1673 Views 0 Comments Federation Star, HMAS Sydney, Joint Task Force 633, Middle East Region

On a crisp Sydney winter morning in early July, a large group assembled at Fleet Headquarters to celebrate Warrant Officer

Australian Army recruits from the Army Indigenous Development Program (AIDP) pause for a selfie after marching out from their graduation parade at Defence Establishment Berrimah, Northern Territory. Story by Major Jesse Robilliard and Captain Anna Richardson. All photos by Captain Annie Richardson.

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A pathway to something bigger

11/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1387 Views 0 Comments Army Indigenous Development Program

Eighteen new graduates from central Australia, Far North Queensland and Canberra are on their way towards fulfilling careers in the

ADF members choose a new Aussie Hero Quilts dhoby bag during HMAS Adelaide's transit to North Queensland. Story by Able Seaman Rikki-Lea Phillips. All photos by Petty Officer Craig Walton.

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Letters and laundry bags the fabric of support

11/07/202311/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1511 Views 0 Comments Aussie Hero Quilts, HMAS Adelaide

Aussie Hero Quilts had it in the bag when they reached out to HMAS Adelaide and offered laundry bags for

Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman meets with Indigenous Elders and current serving members at the Royal Military College - Duntroon Yarning Circle, Canberra. Story by John Noble. Photo by Corporal Sam Price.

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Yarning and learning

11/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1128 Views 0 Comments Chief of Air Force, Duntroon, NAIDOC Week, Yarning Circle

Helping celebrate NAIDOC Week in early July, senior leaders of Air Force gathered with local Indigenous Elders and serving members

Florence Violet McKenzie in her Women’s Emergency Signalling Corps uniform. Story by Private Nicholas Marquis.

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Canberra park honours signals pioneer

11/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1219 Views 0 Comments WWII

Australia’s first female electrical engineer was so brilliant, she was pen pals with Albert Einstein. CAPTION: Florence Violet McKenzie in her

Corporal Peter Wallace at Reconciliation Place in Canberra. Story and photo by Private Nicholas Marquis.

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Proud of his lineage

07/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1100 Views 0 Comments NAIDOC Week, NORFORCE

Heritage wasn’t openly spoken about in Corporal Peter Wallace’s household due to the death of his Aboriginal mother, Carolyn Wallace.

Performers from Wulgurukaba Traditional Custodian Group participate in a smoking ceremony to celebrate the opening of the yarning circle at RAAF Base Townsville. Story by Flying Officer Sharon Sebastian. All photos by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.

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A space to yarn on Gurrumbilbarra country

07/07/202307/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1157 Views 0 Comments Chief of Air Force, NAIDOC Week, RAAF Townsville

Members of the Wulgurukaba people on Gurrumbilbarra country have officially opened a yarning circle at RAAF Base Townsville with a

Personnel from HMAS Watson participate in Lifeline’s Push-Up Challenge. Story by Midshipman Alice Rogers. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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84,630 push-ups in the name of mental health

07/07/202308/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1082 Views 0 Comments HMAS Watson, Lifeline, Push-Up Challenge

Sailors and officers at HMAS Watson, and their friends, completed a staggering 84,630 push-ups in the name of mental health awareness.

Vanessa Trundle has broken the mould to become the only Indigenous woman to become Base Manager for Royal Australian Air Force Bases Pearce, Learmonth, Curtin, the Harold E Holt Defence Precinct and Cocos Islands. Story by Peta Magorian. Photo by Private Reece Oakes.

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If you can dream it you can be it

07/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 898 Views 0 Comments Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Harold E. Holt Defence Precinct, NAIDOC Week, RAAF Learmonth, RAAF Pearce

A child of the stolen generation, Vanessa Trundle has always been determined to follow her grandmother’s advice – to free

Leading Aircraftswoman Jill Magno abseils down the side of the Campbell Park Offices in Canberra. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers.

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Overcoming fears out of the comfort zone

07/07/202307/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1120 Views 0 Comments Adventurous Training

Even though it had been over 10 years since the last time he abseiled, Leading Aircraftman Michael Portanger wasn’t worried.

Australian Army soldiers from 2nd Health Battalion board the Toll Bell 412 helicopter after watching a demonstration of Army Aviation's Aircraft Crash Response capability at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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Young medic shares crash response skills

04/07/202304/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1698 Views 0 Comments Oakey

When she heard about a posting to Oakey Health Centre, Private Jade Bown jumped at the chance to join a

ADF Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills program participant Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper with her family at the showcase event at the University of Canberra’s Inspire Centre. Story by Flight Lieutenant Thomas McCoy. Photo by Corporal Madhur Chitnis.

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Drawings worth a thousand words

04/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1080 Views 0 Comments ADF Arts for Recovery Resilience Teamwork and Skills (ARRTS)

In 2017, Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper was asked by a shipmate to take a photo of him in full service