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91-year-old Mr Derek Olley volunteers in the Restoration Support Section of Air Force’s History and Heritage Branch. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

Fond memories of an RAF career

When Mr Derek Olley started his apprenticeship with the Royal Air Force (RAF) in 1947, George VI was the King

Captain Lara Perkovic on-site during Exercise Puk Puk at Goldie River Training Depot in Papua New Guinea. Story by Major Jesse Robilliard. Photo by Sergeant Nunu Campos.

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Following in Dad’s footsteps

27/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1874 Views 0 Comments 25th Support Squadron, 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, British Armed Forces, Papua New Guinea, PNGDF

A desire to follow in her father’s footsteps of civil engineering and see the world has taken Captain Lara Perkovic,

Lieutenant Melissa Osmand inspects packed red blood cells stored in a dedicated blood fridge on board HMAS Canberra. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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Army scientist deployed at sea

27/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1461 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, Maritime Operational Health Unit

Army’s scientific officer Lieutenant Melissa Osmand brought her pathology skills to HMAS Canberra’s on-board hospital, ensuring personnel were looked after

Major Scott Atkinson on-site during Exercise Puk Puk at Goldie River Training Depot in Papua New Guinea. Story by Major Jesse Robilliard. Photo bySergeant Nunu Campos.

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Country town background good prep for Army role

27/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1587 Views 0 Comments 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, Papua New Guinea, PNGDF

Growing up in the small country town of Wingham, on the NSW mid north coast, Major Scott Atkinson could not have

Flight Lieutenant Nick Fraser with his invention, the Audible Feedback Training Round. Story by Evana Ho. Photo by Flight Sergeant Kev Berriman..

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Safe in the firing line

27/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1712 Views 0 Comments Jericho Labs

Flight Lieutenant Nick Fraser is an Armament Engineer currently working in the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group. He can now

Warrant Officer Class One Ben Miller oversees the construction of the Independent Youth Centre in Gapuwiyak, NT, during the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program. Story by Warrant Officer Class One Ben Miller oversees the construction of the Independent Youth Centre in Gapuwiyak, NT, during the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program. Photo: Warrant Officer Class Two Kim Allen. Photo by Warrant Officer Class Two Kim Allen.

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Community construction works for warrant officer

27/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1180 Views 0 Comments AACAP, Indigenous

Having returned to the NT as the construction works manager on his eighth Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program (AACAP), Warrant

Leading Aircraftwoman Chantelle Bradford, a guard member with Australia’s Federation Guard. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

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Helping veterans find new purpose

27/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1373 Views 0 Comments Australia’s Federation Guard, Keswick Barracks, Legacy

Even before joining the Australian Defence Force (ADF), Leading Aircraftwoman Chantelle Bradford from Brisbane was helping veterans find new purpose

Signaller Catherine Lindridge from the 3rd Combat Signal Regiment trains at Lavarack Barracks for the World Blackball Championships. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photo by Corporal Brodie Cross.

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Signaller sinks competition in pool

27/09/202202/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1661 Views 0 Comments 3rd Combat Signal Regiment

Playing pool with mates during school holidays, Signaller Catherine Lindridge never thought she would be representing Australia on an international

Sapper Donald Currie, a Plumber from 6th Engineer Support Regiment, works on the construction of an Independent Youth Centre in Gapuwiyak, NT. Story by Captain Evita Ryan. Photo by Corporal Lucas Petersen.

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Going above and beyond

27/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1250 Views 0 Comments 6th Engineer Support Regiment, AACAP, Indigenous

Sapper Donald Currie is not your average plumber. CAPTION: Sapper Donald Currie, a Plumber from 6th Engineer Support Regiment, works

Dash Gurung stands in front of an Australian Army M113 armoured personnel carrier after the firepower demonstration at Puckapunyal. Story by Major Carrie Robards. Photo by Lance Corporal Katy Manning.

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Dash’s dream comes true

23/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1644 Views 0 Comments ASLAV, M113, M1A1 Abrams, M777 Howitzer, Puckapunyal

Dash Gurung’s passion for the Army grew when he got to experience a recent firepower demonstration at Puckapunyal. CAPTION: Dash

Lieutenant's Fraser Campbell, left, and William Samios on the flight line at Air Transport Wing, during Operation Kimba, Papua New Guinea. Story by Major Martin Hadley. Photo by Sergeant Kirk Peacock.

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Mates reunite in Papua New Guinea

23/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1565 Views 0 Comments 7th Signal Regiment, Operation Kimba, PNGDF, Royal Australian Corps of Signals, Royal Australian Corps of Transport

The flight line of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) Air Transport Wing in Port Moresby is an unlikely

Petty Officer Sara Clarke, Lieutenant Commander Victoria Jnitova, Lieutenant Commander Cerys Joyce, Rear Admiral Wendy Malcolm and Commander Penelope Twemlow with their Women in Defence Awards. Story by Sub Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan.

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Navy women win big

23/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1457 Views 0 Comments Women in Defence Awards

It was Navy’s night at the 2022 Women in Defence Awards, with five RAN members recognised for their outstanding achievements.

Corporal Dominique Lopreti from the Army School of Ordinance at Wellington Barracks, London. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Corporal John Solomon.

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Service for the Queen makes soldier’s family proud

20/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2041 Views 0 Comments Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022, Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps (RAAOC)

On a cool overcast day at the Army Training Centre Pirbright in England, more than 100 personnel from Australia, New

Sapper Alistair Wilson from the School of Military Engineering at Wellington Barracks, London. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Corporal John Solomon.

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Moment in time this soldier will never forget

20/09/202225/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1708 Views 0 Comments Holsworthy Barracks, Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022, School of Military Engineering

Being selected as one of 40 ADF personnel to travel to London to be part of the Commonwealth contingent for

Captain Mark McConnell meets the Queen on board the Royal Yacht Britannia in 1986. Story by Captain Mark McConnell.

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Captain’s personal interactions with good-humoured Queen

16/09/202225/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1940 Views 1 Comment Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

Memories of Queen Elizabeth II will be cherished by the many privileged to meet and mix with her during her

Leading Seaman Cameron Green at Wellington Barracks, London. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Corporal John Solomon.

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Honoured to take part

16/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1925 Views 0 Comments Australia’s Federation Guard, Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

Slow-marching through the streets of London in a dress rehearsal for next week’s royal funeral procession is an experience one

Royal Australian Air Force firefighter Leading Aircraftwoman Carla Russell at Wellington Barracks, London. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo: byCorporal John Solomon.

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Proud to perform solemn duty

16/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1261 Views 0 Comments Australia’s Federation Guard, Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

On Monday, Leading Aircraftwoman Carla Russell will take part in a ceremonial duty in the United Kingdom for the second

Australian Defence Force Academy midshipmen and officer cadets make up the Guard for the opening of Parliament House on May 9, 1988. Captain Jayne Craig’s white uniform reflects the Queen's pink outfit. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan.

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Naval officers remember another Royal day

16/09/202225/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1319 Views 0 Comments Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

Three naval officers have recalled their unforgettable experience of the day new Parliament House opened and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth

Australian Army Corporal Aiko Gabriel, right, with Philippine Army Private First Class John Paul Madriaga, left, and 1st Lieutenant Karl Philip A.Amantillo during Exercise Predators Run. Story by Major Megan McDermott. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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Communication key on combined exercise

09/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2106 Views 0 Comments 1st Brigade, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Predators Run

Far from the cool weather at home in Canberra, Australian Army Corporal Aiko Gabriel recently patrolled the austere terrain of the

The Round for Life 2022 cyclists begin their 2300km fundraising journey from Picnic Point in Toowoomba. Story by Captain Evita Ryan. Photo by WO2 Kim Allen.

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Riding for a cancer cure

09/09/202209/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1508 Views 0 Comments 7th Signal Regiment, Defence Force School of Signals

The words “How’s Kenny going?” may sound like a typical question a mate would ask another mate after work one