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Officer-in-charge of the West Head gunnery range in Victoria, Lieutenant Commander Peter Arnold, prepares for a 76mm medium calibre firing against a towed surface target as part of annual continuation training. Story by Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper. Photo by Petty Officer James Whittle.

Naval gunfire expert at work and at home

06/01/202215/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2269 Views 0 Comments

After supervising naval gunfire at the West Head gunnery range, officer-in-charge Lieutenant Commander Peter Arnold goes home and continues shooting on

Army reservist Corporal Stephanie Schuurmans at the Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort. Story by Captain Michael Trainor.

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‘sno problem having two jobs

06/01/202215/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3023 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve

Army reservist Corporal Stehpanie Schuurmans has spent the past few years working in the ski fields of Japan and travelling,

Squadron Leader Anthony Gesualdi, from the Surveillance and Response Systems Program Office at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia, wearing his Federation Star awarded for 40 years’ service. Story by Leading Aircraftwoman Jasna McFeeters. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

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Like father, like daughter

06/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2607 Views 0 Comments Accordion, No. 1 Squadron

With a career in logistics management spanning more than 40 years, Squadron Leader Anthony Gesualdi said he was proud to

Lieutenant Rick Withers at HMAS Creswell. Story by Lieutenant Emma Anderson. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

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Loss inspired return to Navy

06/01/202206/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2871 Views 0 Comments HMAS Armidale, HMAS Bathurst, HMAS Creswell, Navy Reserve

Losing everything in the Black Summer bushfires inspired sailor-turned-maritime trade officer Lieutenant Rick Withers to return to Navy after an

Military working dog Olly has been posted to RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dee Irwin. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

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Dream team bound for new home

24/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2786 Views 1 Comment Amberley, Edinburgh, Military Working Dogs

South Australia’s top dog is on his way to RAAF Base Amberley. CAPTION: Military working dog Olly has been posted

Wing Commander Kevin Le Poidevin is returning to the Sydney to Hobart in Rogue Wave. Story by Corporal Veronica O'Hara.

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RAAF duo eye faster Sydney-to-Hobart time

24/12/202101/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2361 Views 0 Comments

Two aviators will race the iconic Sydney to Hobart race on Boxing Day as the only crew of the Sigma

Warrant Officer Michael McDonnell, left, and Lord Mayor of Brisbane Councillor Adrian Schrinner, right with WWII veteran and centenarian Esdale Davis. Story by Squadron Leader Tina Turner. Photo: by Corporal Jesse Kane.

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Oldest squadron member turns 100

24/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2126 Views 0 Comments

The oldest known living member of No. 23 (City of Brisbane) Squadron, Esdale Davis, celebrated his 100th birthday on November

Acting Sub Lieutenant Harry Farthing graduated from Maritime Warfare Officer Course 07 with a Bridge Warfare Certificate at HMAS Watson, Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

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On the right career bearing

24/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2408 Views 0 Comments HMAS Watson, STEM, Submarine

When Acting Sub Lieutenant Harry Farthing began Maritime Warfare Officer Course 07 (MWOC07), the end felt a long way away.

Sub Lieutenant Toia Mangakahia graduated from the Maritime Warfare Officer Course 07 with a Bridge Warfare Certificate at HMAS Watson, Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

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Navy fulfils passion for travel and learning

24/12/202101/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2216 Views 2 Comments HMAS Watson

As a child growing up on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Sub Lieutenant Toia Mangakahia had a passion for travel and learning.

Leading Aircraftman Nicholas Catling and Military Working Dog Ben at RAAF Security and Fire School, RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

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Work of best mates rewarded

24/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1879 Views 3 Comments Amberley, Military Working Dogs

Leading Aircraftman Nicholas Catling is building a special relationship with his Belgian malinois military working dog Ben. CAPTION: Leading Aircraftman