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Chief Petty Officer Matthew Thompson with his daughter Able Seaman Gemma Thompson at HMAS Albatross. Photo by Petty Officer Justin Brown.

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Dad’s Navy career inspires daughter

31/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1586 Views 0 Comments HMAS Albatross

Since seeing her dad leave for work in his uniform every day, Able Seaman Gemma Thompson was inspired to join

Outgoing Commander of the Australian Contingent, Colonel Richard Watson, left, hands over command to Colonel David Hughes on February 18. Photo by Flight Lieutenant Aminta Thomas.

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Change of command for Sudan contingent

31/03/202331/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1616 Views 0 Comments united Nations

Colonel Richard Watson handed over command of Operation Aslan to Colonel David Hughes at a ceremony at UN Tomping Base

Australian Army Combat Medic Private Gabrielle Young, from 3rd Health Battalion, Keswick Barracks, SA. Story by Jon Kroiter. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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Finding flexibility in new surroundings

29/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1331 Views 0 Comments 3rd Health Battalion, Army Reserve

In 2020, Private Gabrielle Young moved to Adelaide and wanted to return to active service on a flexible arrangement but

Incoming Head of Navy Engineering Rear Admiral Rachel Durbin speaks with colleagues at a transfer of authority ceremony at Campbell Park in Canberra. Story and photo by Petty Officer Jake Badior.

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Merging passion and leadership

29/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1523 Views 0 Comments

Breaking down barriers and fostering a culture of growth and development is Rear Admiral Rachel Durbin’s vision as the passionate

Army Sapper Flynn Skerke-Erwin, of the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, with trainee explosive detection dogs Joey, left, and Ash. Story and photo by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree.

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Following in uncle’s paw prints

24/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2726 Views 0 Comments 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, Military Working Dogs

Twelve-week-old Joey is a high-energy and inquisitive kelpie pup, but 3 Combat Engineer Regiment’s newest recruit has some big paws

Lieutenant Donna Miller in the intensive care unit of HMAS Canberra during Operation Vanuatu Assist. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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Destiny of a sea warrior’s descendant

24/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2242 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, Operation Vanuatu Assist

Royal Australian Navy nursing officer Lieutenant Donna Miller was destined for a life at sea. CAPTION: Lieutenant Donna Miller in

RAAF pilot Flight Lieutenant Natasha Henderson in the cockpit of a P-8A Poseidon prior to departing for a maritime surveillance mission. Story by Flying Officer Connor Bellhouse. Photo by Sergeant Nicci Freeman.

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Captaining aircraft on Operation Argos

24/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1900 Views 0 Comments No. 11 Squadron, Operation Argos, P-8A Poseidon

Deploying on Operation Argos to Okinawa, Japan, for the third time, Flight Lieutenant Natasha Henderson reflected on her progression from

Then Leading Aircraftwoman Jagroop Mangat provided communications and linguist support for Operation Pakistan Assist II in Kot Addu, Pakistan. Story by Squadron Leader Jessica Aldred.

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Linguistic skill a strength that opens doors and minds

22/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1482 Views 0 Comments Harmony Week

CAPTION: Then Leading Aircraftwoman Jagroop Mangat provided communications and linguist support for Operation Pakistan Assist II in Kot Addu, Pakistan.

Then Flight Lieutenant Darpan Dhawan, far right, with personnel from the Indian Air Force during the Exercise Pitch Black 2022 opening ceremony in Darwin. Story by Squadron Leader Jessica Aldred. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

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Up to the challenge thanks to different perspectives

22/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1292 Views 0 Comments Harmony Week

CAPTION: Then Flight Lieutenant Darpan Dhawan, far right, with personnel from the Indian Air Force during the Exercise Pitch Black

Soldiers and officers from 16th Battalion, The Royal Western Australia Regiment, and 10th Light Horse Regiment run to shore during the Rottnest Channel Swim. Story by Major Sandra Seman-Bourke. Photo by Lieutenant Colonel Lachlan Bromley.

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Swimming dream comes true for soldier

22/03/202324/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1387 Views 0 Comments 10th Light Horse Regiment (10LHR), 16th Battalion RWAR

For 10th Light Horse Regiment (10LHR) troop leader Lieutenant Sinéad Jameson, completing the 19.7-kilometre Rottnest Channel Swim solo has been

Private Philip Gore during Herdy’s Frontyard Ultra at Herdsman Lake, WA, 2022. Story by Corporal Veronica O’Hara. Photo by Marco Noé.

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In it for the long run

17/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1354 Views 0 Comments

Two medical corps personnel will compete in the Ultra Running 24-hour World Championships in Taiwan in December following strong performances

Then Sergeant Justin Cleggett inside an Afghan National Army UH-60 Black Hawk in 2019. Story by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree. Photo by Corporal Chris Beerens.

ADF People History

From watching Black Hawk pilots to teaching them

17/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1841 Views 0 Comments S-70 Blackhawk, UH-60 Black Hawk, UH-60M Black Hawk

Following the announcement Army will acquire UH-60M Black Hawks, Warrant Officer – Class 2 Max Bree spoke to three operators

Lieutenant-Colonel Scott Dore conducts pre-flight checks on an Afghan National Army UH-60 Black Hawk at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan in 2019. Story by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree. Photo by Corporal Chris Beerens.

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Inspiring Black Hawk delivers capability

17/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1732 Views 0 Comments UH-60 Black Hawk

Following the announcement Army will acquire UH-60M Black Hawks, Warrant Officer – Class 2 Max Bree spoke to three operators

Warrant Officer Paul Gregory, left, with Flight Lieutenant Bradley McMaster, celebrates achieving over 9000 flying hours of service. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet.

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Experience and knowledge for the next generation

17/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1610 Views 0 Comments AP-3C Orion, No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon

Warrant Officer Paul Gregory has spent 36 years accumulating a wealth of experience in the RAAF, achieving more than 9000

Corporal Paul Quilliam next to an old S70 Black Hawk at the Rotary-Wing Aircraft Maintenance School in Oakey. Story by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree.

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Open day thrill leads to solid career

17/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1423 Views 0 Comments S-70B-2 Seahawk (Bravo), UH-60M Black Hawk

Following the announcement Army will acquire UH-60M Black Hawks, Warrant Officer – Class 2 Max Bree spoke to three operators

The new Australian Naval Adviser to London Captain Adrian Capner, right, with the previous adviser Captain Paul Mandziy at BAE Systems global combat ship facility in Glasgow, Scotland. Story by Lieutenant Commander J A Thompson.

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UK relationship in safe hands

17/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1060 Views 0 Comments

Twenty-four years after serving in the United Kingdom on an exchange program with the Royal Navy’s Commando Helicopter Force, Captain

A glass-panel depiction of Australian Army nurses in WWII – part of a magnificent national memorial to Service Nurses on Anzac Parade, Canberra, dedicated in 1999. Photo by Brian Hartigan.

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Australians asked to share stories of nurses massacred on Bangka Island

15/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3267 Views 0 Comments Australian Army Nursing Service, Bangka Island Massacre, SS Vyner Brooke, Vivian Bullwinkel

In collaboration with the Australian College of Nursing, the ACN Foundation is calling for family, friends and colleagues to share

Chaplain Simon Edds meditates in the Spirit House at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Chaplain’s star-studded journey to Buddhism

15/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2481 Views 0 Comments Chaplains

From featuring in blockbuster movies alongside some of Hollywood’s A-listers to becoming the first Buddhist chaplain in the ADF, Chaplain

Training Authority – Maritime Logistics and Health trainees, staff and instructors gathered at HMAS Cerberus for International Women's Day. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton.

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Open minds empower change

15/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1158 Views 0 Comments HMAS Cerberus

Trainees, staff and instructors from Training Authority – Maritime Logistics and Health took part in some thought-provoking conversations when they

Commanding Officer HMAS Canberra Captain Jace Hutchison speaks with Vanuatu media during Operation Vanuatu Assist 2023. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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Officer surprises with Pacific family ties

15/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1496 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, Vanuatu

Vanuatu media outlets got a pleasant surprise when the Commanding Officer of HMAS Canberra, Captain Jace Hutchison, greeted them in their