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World War 2 veteran Arthur Leggett returns the sporran badge to 16th Battalion, Royal Western Australia Regiment. Story by Ray Galliott. Photo by Lt-Col Leigh Partridge.

Adventures of a ‘souvenired’ sporran

07/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2974 Views 0 Comments 16th Battalion RWAR, WWII

After 87 years of unauthorised possession, travel and survival, Arthur Leggett OAM, a 103-year-old veteran of WW2 recently returned a

Australian Army Sapper Ingrid Reitermeier, right, works alongside Papua New Guinea Defence Force and British Army soldiers 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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Sapper returns to her Pacific roots

07/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1909 Views 0 Comments 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, British Armed Forces, Papua New Guinea, PNGDF

Exercise Puk Puk is a homecoming for Australian Army combat engineer Sapper Ingrid Reitermeier, who grew up in Papua New

Squadron Leader Sarah Wheal, from Combat Support Division at RAAF Base Amberley, has won the Women’s Masters National Powerlifting competition in Melbourne. Story by Flying Officer Greg Hinks. Photo by Louis Jack.

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Powerlifting win a great achievement

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Squadron Leader Sarah Wheal, from the Combat Support Division at RAAF Base Amberley, has won the Women’s Masters National Powerlifting

British Army Lieutenant Hannah Garside 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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A healthy change for former physiologist

05/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2057 Views 0 Comments British Armed Forces, Papua New Guinea, PNGDF

A career change from the health field to the Army has taken Lieutenant Hannah Garside from the UK to a

Aircraftman Blair Andrews, left, graduates No. 1 Recruit Training Unit as part of Course 11/22, attended by his mother, right, Aircraftwoman Brodie Andrews at RAAF Base Wagga. Story and photo by Squadron Leader Matt Kelly.

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Mother and son join RAAF at same time

05/10/202216/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3535 Views 0 Comments No. 1 Recruit Training Unit, RAAF Wagga Wagga

It was a mother and son activity like no other for the Andrews family, as they underwent Royal Australian Air

Army Physiotherapist Lieutenant Nicola Hribar leads a sunrise yoga class for members of ship’s company and embarked forces on the flight deck of HMAS Canberra during AUSINDEX 2019. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton. Photo by Leading Seaman Steven Thomson.

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Raising awareness of mental health

05/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1468 Views 0 Comments mental health, World Mental Health Day

With World Mental Health Day falling on October 10, Defence is encouraging its people to host activities throughout that week

Randall Cook, left, from the School of Sport Education NT, receives his award from Head Joint Support Services Division Major General Douglas Laidlaw at the Employer Support Awards held in Darwin. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor. Photo by Sergeant Pete Gammie.

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Army reservist recognises supportive employer

30/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2031 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve

Employers throughout Australia who went above and beyond to support their Army reservist employees were officially recognised as part of

Lieutenant Jacob McLean 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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Engineer embraces his change of career path

30/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2064 Views 0 Comments British Armed Forces, Papua New Guinea, PNGDF

A decision to leave a civilian university degree and walk through the front door of Defence Force Recruitment (DFR) has

WO2 Ken Leggett, front right, leads the Round for Life 2022 peloton for the final stage into Simpson Barracks. Story by Captain Evita Ryan. Photo by Private Michael Currie.

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Cyclists’ epic ride for cancer research

30/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1628 Views 0 Comments 7th Signal Regiment, Defence Force School of Signals

Before starting the Round for Life 2022 fundraising bike ride traversing three states and the ACT, Warrant Officer Class One

Sapper Cameron Turner, right, from the 6th Engineer Support Regiment, checks the level of a frame 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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Sapper living his dream

30/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2114 Views 0 Comments 6th Engineer Support Regiment, British Armed Forces, Papua New Guinea, PNGDF

Sapper Cameron Turner, from Muswellbrook in the upper Hunter region, is fulfilling his dream of leading a construction activity overseas

Private Billy McAllister, of the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, shapes up at Gallipoli Barracks. Story and photo by Captain Taylor Lynch.

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A fighter in and out of the ring

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Whether in the field or in the boxing ring, Private Billy McAllister epitomises the toughness renowned by the Royal Australian

Royal Australian Air Force Group Captain Adrian Maso marches with the Commonwealth contingent during the Queen’s funeral procession. Story by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson. Photo by Royal Air Force Sergeant Jimmy Wise.

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More than just a ceremonial sword

30/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2755 Views 0 Comments Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

A sword is used for ceremonial purposes to display power or authority, but one sword carried during the Queen’s funeral procession

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.

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Fond memories of an RAF career

27/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2222 Views 0 Comments Heritage, RAAF Amberley, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre, RAF

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 2243 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 1761 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 1956 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 2072 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 2011 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 1771 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 2011 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