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Electronic technicians on board HMAS Hobart on completion of the robot war competition. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Battle bots showcase skills and ingenuity

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1454 Views 0 Comments HMAS Hobart

Electronic technicians (ETs) on board HMAS Hobart put their skills and ingenuity to the test in a robot war conducted

Outgoing Commander No 1 Recruit Training Unit Wing Commander Darren Dolan (left) transfers command of the unit to Wing Commander David Borg during a Transfer of Authority parade on December 2 at RAAF Base Wagga, NSW. Story by Squadron Leader Matt Kelly. Photo by Corporal Kristy Watson.

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Changing of the guard

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1496 Views 0 Comments 1RTU, RAAF Wagga Wagga

It was the end of an era at the Number 1 Recruit Training Unit (1RTU) as Wing Commander Darren Dolan

Graduates from Air Force, having completed the year-long Australian Command & Staff Course, pose for a group photo. Story by John Noble.

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Air Force’s War College graduates celebrated

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1635 Views 0 Comments ADFA, Australian Command & Staff Course (ACSC), Chief of Air Force, Governor-General of Australia

Some of Air Force’s brightest are among the latest students to graduate from the highly respected Australian War College in

Warrant Officer Class 2 Aaron Waddell embraces creative writing at the University of Canberra’s Inspire Centre during this year’s ARRTS program. Story by Flight Lieutenant Thomas. Photo by Corporal Olivia Cameron.

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Writing course provides stress relief

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1036 Views 0 Comments ADF Arts for Recovery Resilience Teamwork and Skills (ARRTS)

It was doing intel work, as an Army intelligence analyst, that brought Warrant Officer Class 2 Aaron Waddell to the

Warrant Officer of the Navy Deb Butterworth, centre, receives her promotion to commander from the Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, right, accompanied by her partner Tracy. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photo by Petty Officer Bradley Darvill.

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A tenure of passion and commitment

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1310 Views 0 Comments Chief of Navy, HMAS Newcastle, HMAS Success, Warrant Officer - Navy

Warrant Officer of the Navy (WO-N) Deb Butterworth has formally handed over to Warrant Officer Andrew Bertoncin during a ceremony

Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond inspects members of New Entry Officers Course 67 during their graduation ceremony at HMAS Creswell. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

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New officers set sights on new horizons

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1154 Views 0 Comments Chief of Navy, HMAS Creswell

One hundred and eighteen new Royal Australian Naval officers have graduated from the Royal Australian Naval College, marking the end

Outgoing Commander Air Combat Group Air Commodore Tim Alsop (left) congratulates the incoming Commanding Officer, Air Commodore Pete Robinson, on officially taking over command during the hand-over and take-over parade at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Story by Flight Lieutenant Bronwyn Marchant. Photos by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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Ready to take on new challenges

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1242 Views 0 Comments Air Combat Group (ACG), EA-18G Growler, F-35A Lightning II, F/A-18F Super Hornet, RAAF Williamtown

The challenges overcome and successes achieved by Air Combat Group (ACG) were recognised at a ceremony commemorating the change in leadership

Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Billy Winkler-Sheean holds a portrait of Teddy Sheean VC with Commanding Officer HMAS Stirling Captain Gary Lawton after his promotion ceremony. Story by Warrant Officer Bill Mansfield. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey.

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Sailor inspired by hero relative

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1265 Views 0 Comments Fleet Support Unit – West (FSU-W), HMAS Stirling, Ordinary Seaman Teddy Sheean, Victoria Cross, WWII

After being inspired to join the Navy by a very well-known relative, Seaman Boatswains Mate Billy Winkler-Sheean was promoted to

HMAS Hobart's dive team conducts diving operations as the ship transits through the Gulf of Carpenteria after a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Keeping things in check under the hull

16/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1444 Views 0 Comments HMAS Hobart

After HMAS Hobart completed a regional presence deployment in early December, it stopped in the warm waters of the Gulf

Major Dianne Hutchinson checks a patient's breathing rate during training at the Camp Taji Clinic at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq, in 2017. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor. Photo by Able Seaman Chris Beerens.

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Army nurse touches lives of thousands of veterans

16/12/202216/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1373 Views 0 Comments ADF Arts for Recovery Resilience Teamwork and Skills (ARRTS), Army Reserve

While growing up in Melbourne, Dianne Hutchinson always knew she wanted to pursue a career helping people. CAPTION: Major Dianne

Aircraftwoman Selena Smith at the 2022 Wings Over Illawarra Airshow. Story by Captain Sarah Vesey. Photo by LAC Chris Tsakisiris.

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Graduate flying high with Air Force

16/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1280 Views 0 Comments Drone Racing, Gap Year program, No. 3 Squadron, RAAF Williamtown, Wings Over Illawarra

Aircraftwoman Selena Smith has had an exciting and interesting gap year in the Air Force. CAPTION: Aircraftwoman Selena Smith at

Australian Army soldier Corporal Jake Bostock talks with Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, AO, DSC. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photo by Sergeant Tristan Kennedy.

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Corporal continues family’s Gallipoli legacy

16/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2285 Views 0 Comments Gallipoli Barracks, WWI, WWII

The Australian Defence Force has a rich history of family legacies being carried on through the generations. CAPTION: Australian Army

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A family of aviators

16/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1201 Views 1 Comment 1RTU, RAAF Wagga Wagga

It was three of a kind for the Rhone family as Aircraftman James Rhone graduated from initial recruit training as

ADF ARRTS Program participant FLTLT Tess O'Brien with her art in the visual arts studio at the University of Canberra's Inspire Centre. Story by Flight Lieutenant Thomas McCoy. Photo by CPL Olivia Cameron.

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Dealing with a Pandora’s Box of memories

16/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1128 Views 0 Comments ADF Arts for Recovery Resilience Teamwork and Skills (ARRTS), Afghanistan

When a bout of what was dismissed as ‘the blues’ took a greater toll on nursing officer Flight Lieutenant Tessa

Able Seaman Michael Catley looks to pass the ball during the 2022 ADF Netball Championships. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Sapper Alexis Friedewald.

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ADF netball plans 2023 attack

15/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1938 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport

Up to 100 ADF players are set to take the court at the Australian Men’s and Mixed Netball Association Championships

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Exercise in India a chance to reconnect with families

15/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1134 Views 0 Comments India

When Private Manpreet Sharma left India in 2009 and joined the Australian Army, he never imagined an international exercise would

Seaman Boatswains Mate Kelsey Buchanan stands at the 12.7mm machine gun on board HMAS Anzac. Story by Lieutenant Amy Johnson. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

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New horizons for inspired young sailors

15/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1490 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Anzac, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

When HMA Ships Adelaide and Anzac pulled away from the wharf to begin their roles in Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022 (IPE22),

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Breaking language barriers in Indonesia

15/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1067 Views 0 Comments Indonesian Navy

For Lieutenant Commander Mark Graichan, the masters degree he completed through Indonesia’s Navy command and staff college has been as

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A Christmas treat for Amberley families

12/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1255 Views 0 Comments

Fairy floss, popcorn and snow cones went hand in hand with a visit from Santa and joyful screams of families

From left, Leading Aircraftman Luke Seaton, Corporal Kerry Cane and Leading Aircraftwoman Amber Herz, of 23 Squadron Firefighters, before the 60-kilometre breathing apparatus walk. Story by Flight Lieutenant Suellen Heath. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Timothy Shorter.

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Firefighters make a difference three ways

12/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1220 Views 0 Comments No. 23 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

As if wearing a firefighting uniform is attention-grabbing enough, members of 23 Squadron Fire Section grew (or stuck on) moustaches