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SGT Emily Leahy participates in the curling event at Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. Story by FLGOFF Belinda Barker.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing Invictus Games 

Aussies put their spin on wheelchair curling

12/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 788 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

“Lawn bowls on ice.” That’s how Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 Team Australia competitor Sergeant Emily Lahey describes wheelchair curling.

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HMAS Brisbane's piping party pipes the side as Vice Admiral Donald Chalmers (retd) steps off the ship after a ship's tour alongside Fleet Base East in Sydney, NSW. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Angus Tyson. Photos by Leading Seaman Abdus Chowdhury.
ADF People History Royal Australian Navy 

Former navy chief returns to HMAS Kuttabul

11/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1095 Views 0 Comments HMAS Kuttabul

Former Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Donald Chalmers (retd) has been piped aboard HMAS Kuttabul for the first time in almost

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Commandant of the Australian Defence Force Academy Brigadier Troy Francis is honoured to lead an institution he always wanted to be involved with. Photos by John Carroll.
ADF ADF People 

ADFA appointment a highlight for brigadier

04/02/202504/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1992 Views 0 Comments ADFA

Brigadier Troy Francis has been appointed commandant of the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) for the next three years. CAPTION: Commandant

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Murielle Ahern with her family during her 100th birthday celebration at HMAS Moreton, Brisbane. Story by Lieutenant Michael Wilson. Photos by Aircraftwoman Nell Bradbury.
ADF People History Royal Australian Navy Veterans 

Trailblazing veteran waltzes into 100 years

04/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1255 Views 0 Comments HMAS Moreton, HMAS Penguin, WWII

Family, friends and HMAS Moreton personnel turned out in force to help celebrate a remarkable milestone, Murielle Ahern’s 100th birthday.

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Leading Aircraftwoman Desiree Stafford and her daughter Aircraftwoman Pani Davidson prepare for the interstate ADF Basketball championships at RAAF Williams, Victoria. Story by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel. Photos by Corporal Michael Currie.
ADF People 

Battling for family bragging rights

04/02/202504/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 604 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport

Walking out for the 2024 ADF Basketball grand final, Queensland representative and 61-year-old mother of eight Air Force Corporal Desiree

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ADF ADF People Health and Wellbeing Invictus Games 

Invictus Games success has only just begun

31/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 846 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 might not have started yet, but Adelaide’s Sean Grimmond is already hailing the event

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Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Katie Chapman. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.
ADF ADF People Health and Wellbeing Invictus Games 

Cracking on despite a broken back

31/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 866 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

Breaking your back while snowboarding might put some people off snow sports for life, but not Katie Chapman. CAPTION: Invictus Games

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Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Kaz Gladysz. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.
ADF ADF People Health and Wellbeing Invictus Games 

Invictus competitor faces challenges head-on

31/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 597 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

In a world where many shy away from a challenge, Kaz Gladysz is the embodiment of fearlessness. CAPTION: Invictus Games 2025

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Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Major Elizabeth Daley. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing Invictus Games 

Breaking down mental health stigma in the military

29/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 949 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

Australian Army officer Major Elizabeth Daly has felt an increased sense of belonging and support since engaging with the Invictus

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Petty Officer Mark has been awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal in the Australia Day honours for his rescue of a fellow submariner. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers. Photo by Able Seaman Zac Dingle.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing Royal Australian Navy 

Fear of sharks shelved in the line of duty

28/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1042 Views 0 Comments Australia Day Honours, HMAS Farncomb, RIMPAC

Australia Day CAPTION: Petty Officer Mark has been awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal in the Australia Day honours for his rescue

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Chief Petty Officer Matthew with his wife and father after HMAS Waller berths alongside Diamantina Pier at Fleet Base West. He received a Conspicuous Service Medal during the 2025 Australia Day Honours. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Damian Pawlenko.
ADF People Royal Australian Navy 

Sailor rewarded for fight against heavy metal

28/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1329 Views 0 Comments Australia Day Honours, Collins-class submarines

Australia Day CAPTION: Chief Petty Officer Matthew with his wife and father after HMAS Waller berths alongside Diamantina Pier at Fleet

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Personnel from across the spectrum of Defence activities and capabilities have been honoured in this year's Australia Day awards list. Photo by Corporal Jarrod Moreels.
ADF People 

Honours for excellence in all domains

28/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 593 Views 0 Comments Australia Day Honours

Australia Day CAPTION: Personnel from across the spectrum of Defence activities and capabilities have been honoured in this year’s Australia Day

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Governor-General Sam Mostyn and Leading Aircraftwoman Samantha Quadrio, bottom left, with the Australian team at the Governor-General’s XI vs England match at North Sydney Oval. Story by Flight Lieutenant Grace Casey-Maughan. Photos by Chief Petty Officer Andrew Dakin.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing 

From ‘baggy blue’ to national cricketing uniform

24/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 905 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, Governor-General of Australia, No. 75 Squadron

Hailing from Perth, Western Australia, Leading Aircraftwoman Samantha Quadrio felt humbled and thankful for her selection onto the Governor General’s

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Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Captain Olivia Miley-Dyer. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.
ADF ADF People Health and Wellbeing Invictus Games 

Army captain aims higher, further, faster

24/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1222 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

As fate would have it, Captain Olivia Miley-Dyer found herself sitting in her car in the Canadian Rockies when she

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Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Dane Greenstreet. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.
ADF ADF People Health and Wellbeing Invictus Games 

Signing off on an Invictus high

24/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 894 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

Rehabilitation centred on sport and exercise has been Dane Greenstreet’s focus since medically discharging from the Australian Army eight years

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Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Squadron Leader Bel Culley. Story by Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Squadron Leader Bel Culley. Photos: Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson. Photo by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.
ADF ADF People Health and Wellbeing Invictus Games 

From storyteller to competitor

24/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1159 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

In 2018, Squadron Leader Belinda ‘Bel’ Culley had the privilege of working as a part of the public affairs team

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Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Corporal Jason Marsh. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.
ADF ADF People Health and Wellbeing Invictus Games 

Ending career on Invictus Games high

24/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 683 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

Corporal Jason Marsh is one of those people who performs at his best when he’s working towards a goal. CAPTION: Invictus

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Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Colin McCallum. Story. by Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.
ADF ADF People Health and Wellbeing Invictus Games 

Invictus competitor already a winner

24/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 729 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

Given his stint as a Navy cadet, his passion for sailing and his father’s naval background, it was hardly surprising

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Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Leading Seaman Christopher Hill. Story by Fying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.
ADF ADF People Health and Wellbeing Invictus Games 

Teamwork makes Chris’ dream work

24/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 617 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

Leading Seaman Christopher Hill’s life is testament to the power of teamwork. CAPTION: Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Leading Seaman

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Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Petty Officer Jarryd Boyd. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photos by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.
ADF ADF People Health and Wellbeing Invictus Games 

Proud Aussie eyes new goals

24/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 540 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

As a physical training instructor with the Royal Australian Navy, Petty Officer Jarryd Boyd understands the importance of sport and

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