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Leading Seaman Esther Melvin holds 25mm Typhoon shells following a live-fire activity on HMAS Canberra as the ship makes its way to Exercise Talismans Sabre in 2021. Story by Private Nicholas Marquis. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

Sailor shoots for the stars

21/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1159 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra

A lack of available apprenticeships in Townsville almost put an early end to Leading Seaman Esther Melvin’s career aspirations when

Members of Australian Army 1st Health Battalion competed in the 12.8km City2Surf in Darwin. Story by Corporal Melina Young.

NT soldiers run in Darwin’s City2Surf

21/06/202323/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1103 Views 0 Comments 1st Health Battalion

For the second year running, members of 1st Health Battalion hit the streets of Darwin in their bright green shirts

Lieutenant Aaron McCready with his sister, Flying Officer Nadine Muller, and their nephew, Madden Muller (wearing his great-grandfather Corporal Mervyn McCready's medals). Story by Captain Catherine Batch. Photo by Callum Smith.

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Legacy beneficiary gives back

21/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1258 Views 0 Comments Legacy, WWII

In the aftermath of a long and devastating World War 2 campaign, the scars left on soldiers like Lieutenant Aaron

Australian Army Captain Sharon Chan's 2023 Prince of Wales Award has allowed her to expand her professional knowledge and capability. Story by Emily Egan.

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Awards worth winning for reservists

21/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 975 Views 0 Comments ADF Reserve, Holsworthy Barracks, Prince of Wales Award

Applications are open for the 2024 Prince of Wales Awards, which recognise the contribution made by reservists and their civilian employers to

Legacy Centenary Torch Relay Bearer Nicholas Paske (centre) with Air Force personnel (L-R) Leading Aircraftwoman Sarah Negrin, Warrant Officer Scott Biddell, Flight Lieutenant Brett Smith and Flight Sergeant Shawn Spry in front of a C-27J Spartan at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Flight Lieutenant Greg Hinks. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.

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Supporting 100 years of Legacy

21/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1472 Views 0 Comments Legacy

When the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay began in Pozieres, France in April, Leading Aircraftwoman Sarah Negrin was humbled to know

Flight Sergeant Nathan King, Assistant Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Thistlethwaite and Able Seaman Taryn Dickens at the Invictus Games 2023 announcement of Team Australia's co-captains. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Andrew Dakin.

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Invictus Games 2023 Team Australia co-captains announced

18/06/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2156 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games, Invictus Games 2023

Flight Sergeant Nathan King and Able Seaman Taryn Dickens have been announced as the co-captains of Team Australia for Invictus

Lieutenant Fiona Nguyen in front of a Shiebel S-100 air vehicle at 822X Squadron, HMAS Albatross. Story by Captain Karam Louli. Photo by Petty Officer Justin Brown.

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High-flyer boosts aerial workforce

16/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1917 Views 0 Comments 822X Squadron, drones, Honours List, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS)

Optimising Navy’s future uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) workforce was just one of the achievements that landed Lieutenant Fiona Nguyen a

Corporal Timothy Nevin was awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal in the King's Birthday honours. Story and photo by Corporal Melina Young.

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No joke: aviator’s surprise at King’s medal

16/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1905 Views 1 Comment Honours List, No. 3 CRU

When air surveillance operator Corporal Timothy Nevin was on the last deployment to use ‘BlueJay’, he couldn’t believe it was

RAAF Sergeant Georgia Hannah was recognised in the King's Birthday awards. Story and photo by Corporal Luke Bellman.

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Combing through design fault reaps reward

16/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2008 Views 1 Comment Honours List, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport

When Sergeant Georgia Hannah was confronted with complex bandwidth and network architecture complications for the VIP communications system aboard RAAF’s

Sergeant Edward Goldner (second from left) was joined by others from the Switzerland Armed Forces and the British, Irish and Moldovian Armies during the NATO Intermediate Leadership Course in Switzerland. Story by John Noble. Photo by Warrant Officer Class 2 Samantha Crowe.

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Shaping future leaders of Defence

16/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1142 Views 0 Comments NATO

It may seem a world away, but NATO and the Swiss Armed Forces are playing a role in helping develop

Warrant Officer Class 2 Cheryl Sinclair received a Conspicuous Service Medal in this year's King's Birthday honours. Story by Private Nicholas Marquis.

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Faster reviews lead to a gong

16/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 996 Views 0 Comments Honours List, Tarin Kot

Anxiously waiting months for a Military Employment Classification Review Board (MECRB) determination has become a thing of the past with

Air Chief Marshal (retd) Sir Angus Houston, Ron Houghton, President of the Bomber Command Association of Australia, Bert Adams, Max Barry and Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra. Story by Squadron Leader Bruce Chalmers. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.

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Australian Bomber Command aviators remembered

14/06/202318/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2614 Views 0 Comments AWM, Bomber Command, WWII

The service and sacrifice of RAAF personnel who served in Royal Air Force Bomber Command in WWII – as part

Director Recruiting – Army Colonel Kimberlea Juchniewicz congratulates veteran Signaller Norma Eggleston as she celebrated her 99th birthday at the Woden RSL club sub-branch, Canberra. Story by Major Anne-Maree Hunt. Photo by Lieutenant Colonel David Hankin.

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99 signals big milestone

14/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1406 Views 0 Comments WWII

At 99, veteran Norma Eggleston is one of Australia’s oldest living female signallers. CAPTION: Director Recruiting – Army Colonel Kimberlea

Petty Officer Nathan Spilling has received a Conspicuous Service Medal as part of the King's Birthday Honours List. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Leading Seaman Tom Gibson.

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Always striving to do better

14/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1163 Views 0 Comments Fleet Support Unit – South East (FSU-SE), Honours List

Not happy with the status quo, Petty Officer Nathan Spilling’s drive to do better was infectious. CAPTION: Petty Officer Nathan

Lieutenant Keeley Marshall working as an officer with the Royal Australian Engineers on Exercise Predator's Walk 2023, in Darwin. Story by Captain Annie Richardson.

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Pursuing goals through the Army

14/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1399 Views 0 Comments Gap Year program

Lieutenant Keeley Marshall hasn’t looked back since starting her journey as part of the Army Gap Year program. CAPTION: Lieutenant

Wing Commander Darren Dolan received an AM in the Miliary Division of the King's Birthday Honours List for exemplary service in Air Force. Story by John Noble. Photo by Corporal Kylie Gibson.

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Recognising excellence in service

14/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 972 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence Force Academy, Honours List, Order of Australia

When Wing Commander Darren Dolan received notification that he would be among those recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday honours,

RAAF Squadron Leader Christopher Godfrey was awarded a Conspicuous Service Cross in the King’s Birthday Honours List. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet. Photo by Warrant Officer Gillian Kennedy.

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Honour fuels pride in aviator’s work

14/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1625 Views 0 Comments Honours List, King Charles III, No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon

Receiving a birthday honour from newly crowned King Charles III is an award RAAF Squadron Leader Christopher Godfrey will treasure.

A number of ADF personnel have been recognised in the King’s Birthday honours list. Photo by Petty Officer Paul Berry.

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King’s list honours exceptional personnel

14/06/202314/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1045 Views 0 Comments Honours List, Order of Australia

A broad range of outstanding contributions to Defence have been recognised through awards announced in the King’s Birthday honours list.

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New resource for Defence and veteran carers

11/06/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2665 Views 0 Comments Defence and Veteran Carers Network

Around one in eight current or former ADF personnel have a partner, parent, sibling or child who provides care and

Captain Sean Feenan with his family after being promoted to captain at Russell Offices in Canberra. Story and photo by Petty Officer Jake Badior.

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Inspiring journey of a passionate engineer

09/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1603 Views 0 Comments

Captain Sean Feenan’s Navy career is characterised by his dedication, humility and passion for engineering. CAPTION: Captain Sean Feenan with