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Corporal Tara Enchong's career has grown with the help of her mentor, Squadron Leader Simon Longley. Story by John Noble.

Building careers through cultural understanding

08/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1499 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, NAIDOC Week, RAAF Amberley

The growing career of Corporal Tara Enchong is a success story of Air Force’s Cross Cultural Mentoring Program, which builds

Navy's Inaugural Indigenous Cultural Performer, Able Seaman Aviation Support Lynton Robbins plays the yidaki/didgeridoo at Garden Island Defence Precinct, Sydney. Story by Leading Seaman Jonathan Rendell. Photo by Able Seaman Susan Mossop.

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Navy’s first Indigenous Cultural Performer leads the way

08/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1647 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, NAIDOC Week, Navy Band, Navy Indigenous Development Program

When Able Seaman Lynton Robbins joined the Royal Australian Navy, he never imagined he would one day be part of shaping

Australian Army soldier Sergeant John Downie (left), from University of New South Wales Regiment, during the 2022 Finke Desert Race, Northern Territory. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Sgt John Downie.

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Army rides high in Australia’s largest desert race

08/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1715 Views 0 Comments 10/27 Battalion Royal South Australian Regiment, 5RAR

Despite broken bones and blown engines, Army riders recorded strong results in Australia’s largest off-road desert race last month. CAPTION:

Aunty Deb Booker, Air Force Elder. Photo by Flight Lieutenant Dion Isaacson.

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Advocate for meaningful change together

06/07/202206/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1465 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, NAIDOC Week

CAPTION: Aunty Deb Booker, Air Force Elder. Photo by Flight Lieutenant Dion Isaacson. A message from Air Force Indigenous Elder

Vice Admiral Michael Noonan presents the "weight" of command to Vice Admiral Mark Hammond during the Chief of Navy Change of Command Ceremony. Photo by Leading Seaman Tara Morrison.

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Change of Navy command in Canberra

06/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1550 Views 0 Comments Chief of Navy

The “weight” of command of the Royal Australian Navy has been officially handed over by the outgoing Chief of Navy,

ADF personnel, Defence civilians and a member from the New Zealand Defence Force, at Head Quarters Joint Operations Command, after completing the push-up challenge. Story and photo by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.

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Pushing the mental health message

06/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1406 Views 0 Comments HQJOC, Lifeline, mental health

Doing thousands of push-ups over 24 days in June left 150 people at Headquarters Joint Operations Command (HQJOC) fatigued, but

Navy's Inaugural Indigenous Cultural Performer, Able Seaman Aviation Support Lynton Robbins and the Director of Music-Navy, Commander Cassandra Mohapp at Garden Island Defence Precinct, Sydney. Story by Leading Seaman Jonathan Rendell. Photo by ABIS Susan Mossop.

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Navy stands up Indigenous cultural performers

06/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1366 Views 0 Comments HMAS Encounter III, Indigenous, Indigenous Cultural Performer (ICP), Navy Band, Navy Indigenous Development Program

The Royal Australian Navy Band has established Indigenous cultural performer (ICP) positions within its ranks. CAPTION: Navy’s Inaugural Indigenous Cultural

Chris Goodrum (17 years old) from The Murri School, also known as The Aboriginal and Islander Independent Community School at Acacia Ridge, staring out the window of C-27J Spartan, as part of a NAIDOC Week visit to RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flying Officer Greg Hinks.

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First time in the sky broadens horizons

06/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1519 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, Indigenous, NAIDOC Week, No. 35 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

When Chris Goodrum, 17, set foot on the tarmac at RAAF Base Amberley, he could barely contain his excitement. CAPTION:

Outgoing Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, and wife Mrs Louise Hupfeld, right, with Air Marshal Robert Chipman, and wife Mrs Alyce Chipman at the Change of Command ceremony. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

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New Air Force Chief welcomed

02/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2827 Views 0 Comments Chief of Air Force

Air Force has welcomed its new Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Robert Chipman, and farewelled the outgoing Chief, Air

The Army Banner is handed from outgoing Chief of Army Lieutenant General Rick Burr, right, to incoming Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart during the Chief of Army handover parade. Photo by Kym Smith.

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Ceremony marks handover of Army command

01/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2333 Views 0 Comments Chief of Army

Army farewelled Lieutenant General Rick Burr as Chief of Army and welcomed Lieutenant General Simon Stuart as his successor during

A soldier from 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, supports an absiler taking part in the Brighter Lives fundraiser Abseil for Health at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photo by Gunner Gregory Scott.

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Gunners support record abseiling event

01/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1243 Views 0 Comments 3rd Brigade, 4th Regiment

Gunners from 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery (4 Regt), helped achieve a world record last month while supporting a hospital

Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan inspects the guard during the commissioning ceremony for HMAS Encounter at Torrens Parade Ground, Adelaide, South Australia. Photo by Able Seaman Susan Mossop.

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Farewell statement from Chief of Navy

01/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2149 Views 0 Comments Chief of Navy

CAPTION: Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan inspects the guard during the commissioning ceremony for HMAS Encounter at Torrens

Plant Foreman Australian Army soldier Corporal Greg McKenzie from 6th Engineer Support Regiment during Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program 2022 at Gapuwiyak, in the Northern Territory. Story by Captain Evita Ryan. Photo by Corporal Petersen.

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Digging AACAP at Gapuwiyak

01/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1371 Views 0 Comments 6th Engineer Support Regiment, AACAP, Army Reserve, Australian Antarctic Division

At 63, 6th Engineer Support Regiment plant foreman Corporal Greg McKenzie has experienced a wide variety of careers encompassing supermarket

Australian Army soldier Sapper Jeirome Auda-Muckan from the 6th Engineer Support Regiment uses spare materials to enhance the living quarters of AACAP 2022 contingent members living at Camp Birt near Gapuwiyak, on June 22. Story by Captain Evita Ryan. Photo by Corporal Lucas Petersen.

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Carpenter fulfills calling at AACAP

01/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1542 Views 0 Comments 6th Engineer Support Regiment, AACAP, Indigenous, NAIDOC Week

With both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, Sapper Jeirome Auda-Muckan is excited to be deployed on his first Army

Retired Australian Army officer and artist Mike Armstrong stands in front of a photograph he produced as part of a photographic exhibition titled 'Voices of Veterans' at the National Press Gallery in Canberra. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.

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Exhibition a voice for veterans

29/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1708 Views 0 Comments PTSD, Veterans Care

Death by “a thousand cuts” was how veteran, and recently retired Army signals officer, Mike Armstrong described his PTSD. CAPTION:

Lieutenant Kurt O’Neill and Sergeant Steven Banks, from the School of Armour, present WW2 veteran, 101-year-old Bertram (Bert) Sutton, with an Aussie Hero Quilt at his home in Numurkah, Victoria.

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WW2 veteran honoured with hero quilt

29/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2056 Views 0 Comments Aussie Hero Quilts, School of Armour, WWI, WWII

World War 2 veteran, Private Bertram (Bert) Sutton, has been honoured with the presentation of a hero quilt by the

Sergeant Troy Wyley stands at the front gate of the Multinational Forces and Observers South Camp on Operation Mazurka in South Sinai, Egypt. Photo by Corporal Jonathan Goedhart.

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Sniper’s sights set on improving skills of others

24/06/202203/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1898 Views 1 Comment Multinational Force and Observers, Operation Mazurka

Far from an infantry battalion back in Darwin, sniper supervisor Sergeant Troy Wyley is applying his steady hand to training

Australian Army padre Chaplain Haydn Parsons is presented a farewell gift by Archbishop Christopher Cardone during a service at Holy Cross Cathedral in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Story and photo by Corporal Julia Whitwell.

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Chaplain’s Solomon Islands mission ends

22/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1854 Views 0 Comments Chaplains, Operation Lilia, Solomon Islands

Australian Army Chaplain Haydn Parsons was farewelled recently by the Archbishop of Solomon Islands during a Sunday morning service at

ADF Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills program participants at the showcase night at the University of Canberra. (This image has been digitally altered for privacy reasons) Story by Captain Jacqui Day. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester.

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Healing through art

22/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1740 Views 0 Comments ADF Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills (ARRTS) program

The participants in the first ADF Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills (ARRTS) program for 2022 put on an

Mr Max Johnson with some of the many components from the Martin Baker Mk1E seat for Meteor A77-851 (aka ‘Halestorm’). Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

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Volunteers bring new life to historical aircraft

22/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1494 Views 0 Comments RAAF Amberley, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre

Mr Max Johnson is just one of many volunteers who donate their spare time and a lifetime’s worth of valuable