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Air Force loadmaster Corporal Antonia Guterres stands on the tarmac in Palau by the C-27J Spartan aircraft she worked on during Operation Solania. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

Loadmaster paving the way

10/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2069 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, No. 35 Squadron, Operation Bushfire Assist, Operation Solania

When Corporal Antonia Guterres first entered her unit, there were no other females working there in her trade, but she

Air Force pilot Flight Lieutenant Andrew Burgess flies a C-27J Spartan during a maritime surveillance flight off Palau as part of Operation Solania. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

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Spartan captain living his dream

10/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1543 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, No. 35 Squadron, Operation Solania

Evacuating koalas from bushfires and dropping supplies to flood victims are just part of Flight Lieutenant Andrew Burgess’ role as

Wing Commander Robyn Kidd is the first female Air Force chaplain to be promoted to wing commander. Story by Flight Lieutenant Georgina MacDonald. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

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Taking the lead in chaplaincy

10/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1557 Views 0 Comments Chaplains

Air Warfare Centre’s Information Warfare Directorate Chaplain, Wing Commander Robyn Kidd, has had a fruitful 12 months becoming the first

Captain Elise McKenzie, from 5th Aviation Regiment, talks to soldiers conducting maintenance on an MRH-90 Taipan at RAAF Base Townsville. Story by Captain Carolyn Barnett. Photo by Corporal Lisa Sherman.

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Robotics a key factor in career choice

10/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1725 Views 0 Comments 5th Aviation Regiment, MRH-90 Taipan, STEM

When it came time to choose a career, Captain Elise McKenzie knew aviation was the right move. CAPTION: Captain Elise

The ship's company of HMAS Canberra shortly after completing the 96km March On challenge raising funds for Soldier On. Story by Lieutenant Laura Watman.

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Marching On deck for mental health

10/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1404 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, Soldier On

HMAS Canberra‘s crew completed the 96km March On challenge raising funds for Soldier On while sailing home from Operation Tonga Assist 2022. CAPTION:

Interpreter Flight Lieutenant Burentogtokh Altantseteg, left, with Mongolian Air Force officer Major General Enkhbayar Ochir, centre right, his wife, Mrs Uranchimeg Yadamdorj, and Lieutenant Tsolmonbaatar Badral. Story by John Noble. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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Interpreting for a general’s wife

10/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1662 Views 0 Comments

Being an engineer with the Royal Australian Air Force naturally has its advantages, but so too does the ability to

Corporal Charlie Morris and his sister Georgie Morris at the Rivers Secondary College in Lismore during Operation Flood Assist. Story by Corporal Charlie Morris and his sister Georgie Morris at the Rivers Secondary College in Lismore during Operation Flood Assist. Photo: Corporal Jonathan Goedhart. Photo by Corporal Jonathan Goedhart.

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Soldier proud to help home town during floods

31/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1929 Views 1 Comment 7th Battalion, Operation Flood Assist 2022, the Royal Australian Regiment

Corporal Charlie Morris, an infantry soldier from in Adelaide, has returned to his home town of Lismore as part of

Australian Army pastor Chaplain Stephen Copland joins local parishioners outside Our Lady of Rosary Church in Angaur, Palau. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

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Palau pastoral care brings rewards

25/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2317 Views 0 Comments Chaplains, Operation Solania, Palau

When Army pastor Chaplain Stephen Copland heard several remote islands in Palau had no religious services for months, he jumped at

Army soldier Private Tim Melvin, right, reunites with his daughter, Navy sailor Leading Seaman Esther Melvin, on HMAS Canberra on Operation Tonga Assist 2022. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Like ships in the night

25/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2322 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Canberra, Operation Tonga Assist 2022

When the Royal Australian Navy’s biggest ships rendezvoused in Nuku`alofa Harbour in Tonga in early March as part of Operation

Chief Defence Scientist, Professor Tanya Monro presents Dr Alex Kalloniatis, right, with the 2021 Defence Minister’s Award for Achievement in Science in Canberra, ACT. Story by David Kilmartin. Photo by Ms Nicole Mankowski.

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Top Defence science prize awarded

25/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1472 Views 0 Comments DSTG

Defence operations analyst Dr Alexander Kalloniatis is the 2021 recipient of the Minister’s Award for Achievement in Defence Science. CAPTION:

Royal Australian Navy catering supervisor Leading Seaman Tae Goh prepares to serve a Korean fried chicken burger at lunch in the HMAS Kuttabul main galley in Sydney. Story and photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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Kuttabul galley offers diverse choice

25/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1160 Views 0 Comments HMAS Kuttabul

As a child, Leading Seaman Tae Goh remembered hours in the car with his father driving to their favourite Korean barbecue

Able Seaman Su Lee prepares lunch in the HMAS Kuttabul officers’ galley in Sydney. Story and photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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Sailor brings harmony to the galley

25/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1701 Views 0 Comments HMAS Kuttabul

Unlike most of us, Able Seaman Su Lee makes sticky rice on purpose. CAPTION: Able Seaman Su Lee prepares lunch

Royal Australian Air Force training systems officer Flying Officer Punam Wahan undertakes daily duties as No. 37 Squadron's technical systems officer at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photo by Corporal Dan Pinhorn.

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Diversity crucial for innovation

25/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1258 Views 0 Comments

After a 26-year career in the education industry and the private sector, Flying Officer Punam Singh Wahan was inspired to

Royal Australian Air Force personnel capability officer Squadron Leader Esther Suh, left, with the Australian Embassy team in Seoul, Korea. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photo from the Department of Defence.

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Unique focus to Air Force career

25/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1610 Views 0 Comments

Not always fitting the mould of what others expect of her has motivated Squadron Leader Esther Suh to appreciate individual

Lieutenant Tim Elphick from 1st/19th Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment, with his mum, Mrs Karen Elphick, in Lismore, while deployed on Operation Flood Assist 2022. Story by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello. Photo:by Corporal Sagi Biderman.

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Family unites while supporting floods

22/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1848 Views 0 Comments Operation Flood Assist 2022

With the water depths too shallow for emergency services boats, but too deep for regular vehicles, Lieutenant Timothy Elphick and his

Royal Australian Air Force air traffic controller Pilot Officer Gulman Madahar, of No. 452 Squadron, in front of the RAAF Base Amberley air traffic control tower in Queensland. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photo by Corporal Brett Sherriff.

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Taking hold of new opportunities

22/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1663 Views 0 Comments No. 452 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

Understanding and accepting the value that comes from being unique has been a life journey for Pilot Officer Gulman Kaur

Royal Australian Air Force personnel capability officer Flying Officer Ishan Goel at Russell Offices in Canberra. Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

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Staying calm and focused

22/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1493 Views 0 Comments

Staying calm no matter the situation is just the norm for Flying Officer Ishan Goel, who didn’t realise how special this

Corporal Mitchell McLean from the 1st Combat Signal Regiment talks to Casino High School students during a visit to his former school in Casino. Story by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello. Photo by Corporal Sagi Biderman.

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Back to school for Army corporal

18/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1959 Views 0 Comments 1st Combat Signal Regiment, Operation Flood Assist 2022

A self-described troublemaker during high school, when Corporal Mitchell McLean from the 1st Combat Signal Regiment graduated Year 12 and exited

Warrant Officer Tim Cummins with his son, Jack, at Ship Wreck Bay in Golden Bay, Western Australia. Story by Petty Office Lee-Anne Cooper. Photo by Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey.

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Cancer battle motivates marathon effort

17/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1544 Views 0 Comments

Instead of hanging out with mates and playing sport, at 16, Jack Cummins was fighting for his life in hospital.

Midshipman Callum Masters, left, with Midshipman Paula Ulakai at their reunion in Tonga. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman David Cox.

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Mates reunited in Tonga

17/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2080 Views 0 Comments Operation Tonga Assist 2022

Two mates from different navies who completed officer training together have been reunited in Tonga. CAPTION: Midshipman Callum Masters, left,