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HMAS Farncomb in rough seas off Sydney. Photo by Leading Seaman Brenton Freind.
ADF People 

From diesel engines to data

08/01/202220/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2721 Views 0 Comments ADFA, Royal Australian Naval College

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Midshipman Lawrence Sabai at the Royal Australian Naval College, HMAS Creswell. Story by Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper. Photo by Private Jacob Joseph.
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New lease on Navy career

06/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2670 Views 0 Comments HMAS Creswell, Navy Indigenous Development Program

Staring at a blanket of blue ocean for hours at a time, then-Leading Seaman Lawrence Sabadi pondered his life and

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Bombadier Mitchell Yates looks at a Wasp AE Small UAS at the Army Reserve Kogarah Depot in Sydney. Story by Captain Mark Beretta. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.
ADF People 

Taking flight with new opportunities

06/01/202215/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2221 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, WASP AE

When he was looking for something different to his bar job, Blacktown’s Mitchell Yates had no idea he’d end up

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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.
ADF People 

Naval gunfire expert at work and at home

06/01/202215/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2443 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

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

‘sno problem having two jobs

06/01/202215/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3185 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,

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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.
ADF People 

Like father, like daughter

06/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2820 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

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

Loss inspired return to Navy

06/01/202206/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3006 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

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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.
ADF People 

Dream team bound for new home

24/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2927 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

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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 2523 Views 0 Comments

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

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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.
ADF People History 

Oldest squadron member turns 100

24/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2239 Views 0 Comments

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

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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.
ADF People 

On the right career bearing

24/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2537 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.

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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 2332 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.

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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 1973 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

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This is Corporal Brandan Grey's winning work in the inaugural Forces Command Photographic Competition.
ADF People 

Inaugural Forces Command Photographic Competition

21/12/202126/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2721 Views 0 Comments

An exceptional eye for capturing the moment has landed a talented infantry soldier a photographic prize. CAPTION: This is Corporal

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ADF People Videos 

Personnel deliver Christmas messages

21/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1587 Views 0 Comments

Deployed ADF personnel have sent Christmas messages to their family and friends back home. CAPTION: 4 videos of Christmas messages

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Outgoing Commander of the 7th Brigade, Brigadier Jason Blain, right, receives the brigade pennant from Regimental Sergeant Major Warrant Officer Class One Matthew Bold at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Jesse Robilliard. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.
ADF People 

Sweet start to successful career

21/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1576 Views 0 Comments 7th Brigade

Next year will be a significant one for a senior Army officer who calls the Queensland town of Ingham home.

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Rathna Bandutunga is a project scheduler with the Department of Defence at Brindabella Park in Canberra. Photo by Kym Smith.
ADF People 

Schedule for success in Defence

21/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1775 Views 0 Comments Naval Shipbuilding Plan

When Rathna Bandutunga left Sri Lanka for Australia, she never expected to find a successful and rewarding career in Defence.

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Outgoing Commander 1st Division Major General Jake Ellwood, centre, accepts the 1st Division pennant from Regimental Sergeant Major Warrant Officer Class One Michael Landy during the command handover parade. Story by Lieutenant Simon Hampson. Photo by Sergeant Kerry Uilderks.
ADF People 

Command change at 1 Div

16/12/202127/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2307 Views 0 Comments

After three years at the helm of Headquarters 1st Division, Major General Jake Ellwood transferred command to Major General Scott

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Recruits Marlou Brown, Velma Tsang and Gregory Footscray on the Cairns Esplanade. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Leading Seaman Shane Cameron.
ADF People 

Course paves way for Indigenous graduates

16/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1465 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, NIDP

Graduates from the Navy Indigenous Development Program (NIDP) put five months of dress and bearing into practice on December 8 at

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Herbert Barker celebrates his 100th birthday with family and friends on December 13. Story by Private Jacob Joseph.
ADF People History Veterans 

Original engineer thanked for his service

16/12/202116/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2034 Views 0 Comments Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

An original member of the then-named Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Corps and WWII veteran, Herbert Barker celebrated his 100th

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