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Seaman Alexis Tavener and Leading Seaman Katrina Bougiouras prepare Covid-19 vaccinations at the Orange Vaccination Hub while deployed on NSW Operation COVID-19 Assist. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

Navy medic joins jab team in western NSW

22/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1691 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Seaman Alexis Tavener describes supporting NSW Health at vaccination pop-up clinics in western NSW as an incredible experience. CAPTION: Seaman

Private John Daley assists a member of the Orange community before receiving their Covid-19 Vaccination at the Orange Vaccination Hub as a part of NSW Operation COVID-19 Assist. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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Medic earns praise at COVID-19 pop-up clinics

22/09/202122/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1386 Views 1 Comment COVID-19

Medic Private John Daley is honoured to help provide COVID-19 vaccinations in regional and remote NSW, and especially likes the

Indigenous elder David Boye speaks to guests during his enlistment ceremony in Townsville. Story by Captain Lily Charles. Photo by Corporal Brodie Cross.

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Uncle enlisted to enhance support

17/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1066 Views 0 Comments Indigenous

Enhanced mentoring and support for Indigenous soldiers have been the catalyst for the enlistment of an ‘uncle’ at Townsville’s 3rd

Aircraftwoman Jess Swan at Directorate of Personnel – Air Force, PERS-Branch where she works as a personnel capability specialist. Story by Flight Lieutenant Tritia Evans. Photo by Dion Isaacson.

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Finding purpose in Air Force

17/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1596 Views 0 Comments

Coming from a Defence family, Jessica Swan was thinking she would try another line of work. CAPTION: Aircraftwoman Jess Swan

Major Timothy Chan, Officer Commanding Bravo Company, Joint Task Force 629.1.1, works with a member of the task force at HMAS Kuttabul, Sydney. This image has been digitally altered. Photo by Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

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Smooth transition to full-time service

17/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1068 Views 0 Comments

When Army reservist Major Tim Chan was stood down from his civilian career, he took the opportunity to return to

Navy One on Sydney Harbour. Story by Lieutenant Kiz Welling-Burtenshaw. Photo by Able Seaman Leon Dafonte Fernandez.

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Yachties to defend title in iconic race

14/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1873 Views 0 Comments

After the disappointment of the cancellation of the 2020 Rolex Sydney to Hobart yacht race, Navy One is returning to

Award-winning Officer Training School graduate, Pilot Officer Nicola Mitchell. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell.

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Indigenous program’s first graduate

14/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1852 Views 0 Comments Indigenous Pathway to Academy

Proud Kamilaroi woman and Ipswich resident, Pilot Officer Nicola Mitchell, is a trailblazer. CAPTION: Award-winning Officer Training School graduate, Pilot

Air Force physical training instructor Corporal Owen Hingston, of No. 22 Squadron, completes an exercise routine from home as part of the online HERCFIT physical and mental wellbeing program with No. 37 Squadron. Story by Shane Kertanegara.

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Online fitness program popular

14/09/202126/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1685 Views 0 Comments

While many in the Royal Australian Air Force are now working from home, they have the opportunity to stay fit

Islamic Imam, Royal Australian Navy Chaplain Majidih Essa, conducts Friday prayers for Muslim Afghanistan evacuees at the ADF's main operating base in the Middle East. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester.

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Multi-faith chaplaincy provides support

14/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2319 Views 0 Comments Afghanistan, Evacuation of Kabul

ADF chaplaincy is adapting to new situations to deliver multi-faith support to all people, regardless of their spiritual or religious

Defence scientist Mark Beaumont, from DSTG, says the CDDC is a great example of complementary research.

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Defence scientists’ computer-security device running for Eureka Prize

10/09/202115/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1552 Views 0 Comments DSTG

Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) scientists have developed a computer device to enhance security and productivity. CAPTION: Defence scientist