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Army officer Major Mark Vele supported Operation COVID-19 Assist for almost 18 months in 2020-21. Story by Captain Jessica O’Reilly.

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Personal tragedy motivates deployment

10/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1350 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, COVID-19 Assist, Operation PNG Assist, PNGDF

For Major Mark Vele, the opportunity to lead a contingent in his native Papua New Guinea just made sense. CAPTION: Army

Chaplain Simote Finau delivers a Sunday prayer live on air on Radio Tonga from HMAS Adelaide during Operation Tonga Assist 2022. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembat. Photo by Leading Seaman David Cox.

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Chaplain broadcasts prayers to Tonga

08/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1758 Views 1 Comment HMAS Adelaide, Operation Tonga Assist 2022

Navy Chaplain Simote Finau delivered devotional prayers on Radio Tonga while deployed on Operation Tonga Assist 2022. CAPTION: Chaplain Simote

Squadron Leader Louise Burr has won the Australian Defence Magazine Women in Defence Award for Engineering. Story by Corporal Melina Young. Photo by Sergeant David Gibbs.

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Making an impact in engineering

08/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2068 Views 0 Comments International Women's Day, Joint Task Force 633, No. 75 Squadron, RAAF Tindal, RAAF Williamtown, STEM

While juggling home schooling and snack making in Newcastle, Squadron Leader Louise Burr was the acquisition facilities lead for a

Members from the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) clears a route for SES in Gatton in Queensland. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long.

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Gatton local returns home to assist in flood effort

08/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1730 Views 0 Comments 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry), Operation Flood Assist 2022

When Lance Corporal Damian Day joined the Army in 2016, he never expected to be back in his hometown of

Navy sailor Seaman Dhan Khadka in HMAS Adelaide's wardroom during his deployment on Operation Tonga Assist 2022. Story and photo by Leading Seaman David Cox.

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Nepal-born sailor’s first time at sea rewarding

08/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1403 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, Operation Tonga Assist 2022

From the quiet and open plains of Chitwan in Nepal to the bustling streets of Melbourne, Australia, Seaman Dhan Khadka

Navy Fleet Air Arm personnel at HMAS Albartros: Sub Lieutenant Stephanie Hudson, left, Lieutenant Rhianna Nelson, Sub Lieutenant Tiffany McCormack, Sub Lieutenant Grace Bonnitcha and Lieutenant Clare Nickels. Story by Midshipman Jordan Moloney. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

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Flying high over career choice

08/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2013 Views 0 Comments Fleet Air Arm, HMAS Albatross, International Women's Day, MH-60R Seahawk, RIMPAC

Sitting in the front seat of a helicopter, with its cutting-edge sensor and weapon systems, is a standard day at

Navy marine engineering officer Lieutenant Loretta Binder is a volunteer firefighter at the Gungahlin brigade of the ACT Rural Fire Service in Canberra. Story by Angus Pagett. Photo by Petty Officer Bradley Darvill.

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Potential realised in different uniforms

08/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1736 Views 0 Comments International Women's Day, Operation Bushfire Assist

As a volunteer firefighter and a Navy marine engineer officer, Lieutenant Loretta Binder has achieved things far beyond what she

Royal Australian Air Force flight test engineer Flight Lieutenant Rosemary Taouk conducts flight test training in the United Kingdom in 2020. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred.

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Discovering unique challenges and benefits

08/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2263 Views 0 Comments Aircraft Research and Development Unit, International Women's Day, RAAF Williamtown

Flight Lieutenant Rosie Taouk knows how important different perspectives are for problem solving. CAPTION:Royal Australian Air Force flight test engineer

Sergeant Brooke Saunders performs a check of an F-35A Lightning II during Exercise Cope North 2022 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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On the world stage

08/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1717 Views 0 Comments Exercise Cope North, International Women's Day

Representing Air Force on the world stage has been a common occurrence for Aircraft Technician Sergeant Brooke Saunders. CAPTION: Sergeant

Captain Rebecca Jeffcoat at Casey Research Station, Antarctica, during a previous posting. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.

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Navy officer leads Antarctic expedition

08/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1972 Views 0 Comments Antarctica

Captain Rebecca Jeffcoat has commenced her job as station leader at Australia’s oldest Antarctic research outpost, Mawson Station. CAPTION: Captain Rebecca Jeffcoat