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Leading Seaman Alyssa Clark on the flight deck of HMAS Canberra as the ship conducts Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Story and photo by Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski.

Sailor honoured to represent Australia

29/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1425 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, RIMPAC

Leading Seaman Alyssa Clark serves on board landing helicopter dock HMAS Canberra, where she works as a flight deck marshaller

Deputy Chief of Air Force Air Vice Marshal Stephen Meredith delivers the keynote address at the book launch of Invited to a War at RAAF Base Laverton. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Squadron Leader Anna Williams.

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Autobiography details passion for air power

29/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1174 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Laverton

Invited to a War, a new edition of the autobiography of Air Vice Marshal Alan Reed, was launched at RAAF

Dr Michael Davey, right, and his team stop for a photo at the Northern Territory border as they ride around Australia raising money for Soldier On. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton. Photo by Sergeant Sebastian Beurich.

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Riding postie bikes for mental health

26/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1809 Views 0 Comments mental health, Soldier On

Dressed like Wally from Where’s Wally while riding postie bikes around Australia, three former sailors are contending with 14,500km of road

Navy Cadet Chief Petty Officer Rory Jacket, left, congratulates Vice Admiral Mark Hammond after the Chief of Navy Change of Command Ceremony at Russell Offices, Canberra. Photo by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin and Lieutenant Brendan Trembath.

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New Chief of Navy takes the helm

26/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1786 Views 0 Comments Chief of Navy

Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond is energised and eager to get on with the huge task he has

Royal Australian Air Force officer Flight Lieutenant Luke Brown during a training session for the 48forM8's challenge in Melbourne, Victoria. Story by Captain Carolyn Barnett.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Gruelling test of fitness for charity

22/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2016 Views 0 Comments mental health, mental toughness

Three Australian Defence Force officers are putting themselves to the ultimate test of fitness this weekend for charity: a 48 hour-long

Warrant Officer Class Two Stuart Camac briefed 7th Brigade on his rotation to Egypt after being presented the Multinational Force and Observers Medal as he was farewelled from 26 years full time service. Story and photo by Major Roger Brennan.

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A ‘giant’ sees fit to move on

22/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2596 Views 0 Comments 7th Brigade, Gallipoli Barracks, Operation Mazurka

Personnel from 7th Brigade, Gallipoli Barracks, have Warrant Officer Class Two Stuart Camac to thank for their superior fitness performances.

Australian Army officer Captain Chloe Pinheiro is serving as a member of the Multinational Force and Observers at South Camp, located in the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt. Story and photo by Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper.

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Helping keep the peace in Egypt

22/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2216 Views 0 Comments Multinational Force and Observers, Operation Mazurka

Flying low over the desert, Army Captain Chloe Pinheiro looks down and doesn’t think of exploring it by camel; she

Two members from 7th Brigade labelling which of the many Legacy bears they're packing, with options ranging from Army to Navy to Royal Australian Air Force. Story and photo by Captain Cody Tsaousis.

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7th Brigade backs Legacy

19/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2267 Views 0 Comments 7th Brigade, Legacy, Legacy Week

Soldiers from 7th Brigade were more than happy to lend a hand in the name of charity ahead of upcoming

Mother and daughter duo, Scartisha Ningella, left, and Lucielle Jimbidie, at the Pilbara Regiment enlistment ceremony at Defence Force Recruiting in Perth. Story by Peta Magorian. Photo by Corporal Nakia Chapman.

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Standing up for community and Country

19/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1906 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, NAIDOC Week, NORFORCE, Regional Force Surveillance Group, The Pilbara Regiment

The Pilbara Regiment welcomed three new Indigenous recruits on July 8 during an enlistment ceremony at Defence Force Recruiting in

Royal Australian Navy Boatswains Mate Seaman Jordan Moscatt from HMAS Adelaide on deployment in support of the NSW Government's response to flooding in the Hawkesbury region. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. Photo by Corporal Madhur Chitnis.

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Seaman returns to floods at home

19/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1752 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, NSW Flood Assist, State Emergency Service (SES)

Once posted to a ship, members of the Royal Australian Navy can go long periods of time before returning home.

Royal Australian Navy Maritime Human Resources Officer Lieutenant Vicky Nguyen, right, acts as Master of Ceremonies during the Pacific Partnership 2022 opening ceremony. Story by Captain Lily Charles. Photo supplied.

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Connection to heritage

19/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1483 Views 0 Comments HMAS Albatross, HMAS Cerberus, USNS Mercy, Vietnam

For Royal Australian Navy maritime human resources officer (MHRO), Lieutenant Vicky Nguyen, representing the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in Vietnam

Seaman Medic Laine McLatchey stands in the sick bay onboard HMAS Canberra while at sea during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2022. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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Medic sets sail on rewarding career

19/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1554 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, Maritime Operational Health Unit, medic, RIMPAC

Highly trained medical staff are essential for ensuring Australian Defence Force personnel are at their fighting best in high-tempo operational

Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart presents the Chief of Army trophy to Cadet Under Officer Kane Blake, leader of the winning team from the Victorian Army Cadets Brigade. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton. Photo supplied.

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Army Cadets go head-to-head

15/07/202217/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2762 Views 0 Comments Army Cadets

Pushing a loaded trailer with a flat tyre 900m was one activity that tested teams from the Australian Army Cadets

Corporal Jess Dwan and Private Rebecca Rice cuddle rescue kittens Snowy and Dotty at the Sydney Cats and Dogs Home in Strathfield. Story and photo by Captain Annie Richardson.

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A paw-fect day

15/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1759 Views 0 Comments 17th Sustainment Brigade

Among the causes Warrant Officer Class Two Jayne Morley has donated her free time to in the past decade are

Private Lucas Hinselwood from 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment briefs marines from the Mexican Naval Infantry during Urban Close Combat training on RIMPAC 2022. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Corporal John Solomon.

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From student to teacher on RIMPAC

15/07/202215/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1682 Views 0 Comments 1RAR, 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, His Majesty’s Armed Forces Tonga, HMAS Canberra, RIMPAC

Private Lucas Hinselwood never thought that just two years into his infantry career he would be in Hawaii for the world’s largest

Australian Army soldier Private Jack Green from the 16th Royal Western Australian Regiment during Zodiac familiarisation training on Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Story by Lieutenant Jordan Chee. Photo by Corporal John Solomon.

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Army Reservist bolsters amphibious force

15/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2228 Views 1 Comment 16th Battalion RWAR, 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Army Reserve, F470 Zodiac, HMAS Canberra, Lavarack Barracks, RIMPAC

Australian Army Reserve Infantry Soldier Private Jack Green is testing out his sea legs as he sails on HMAS Canberra

Warrant Officer Class Two Kym O'Leary with Labrador 'York', a Royal Society for the Blind dog in training, at the Keswick Cafe at Keswick Barracks in Adelaide. Story by Corporal Melina Young.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing Lest We Forget

Coffee with man’s best friend

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1581 Views 0 Comments Keswick Barracks, Therapy Dogs

With a hot coffee, a warm hug and sloppy kisses from a wet nosed four-legged friend, a difficult day can

Ben operates a console in the operations room of Collins-class submarine HMAS Farncomb berthed at Fleet Base East in Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photo by Able Seaman Susan Mossop.

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In command – Ben’s submarine wish

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1723 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Farncomb

A 10-year-old ‘s submariner wish came true on Sunday thanks to the Starlight Children’s Foundation and friendly submariners aboard HMAS

Private Cody Harris from the 10th Force Support Battalion, during the Cultural Naming Ceremony at The Oasis Townsville, Queensland. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Corporal Brodie Cross.

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Sharing talent at Army events

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1475 Views 0 Comments 10th Force Support Battalion, Indigenous

Years ago, when Private Cody Harris saw an Indigenous man with a didgeridoo leading a procession of soldiers on Anzac

Rabbanit Judith Levitan is sworn into Army Chaplaincy at a ceremony in Sydney. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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First female rabbi answers call of duty

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1440 Views 0 Comments Chaplains, Randwick Barracks

A lawyer and social worker, Rabbanit Judith Levitan, has been sworn in as Army’s first female rabbi at a ceremony in