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Leading Aircraftwoman Jade Wildin, 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron (1EHS), is currently in Fiji providing medical support to an Australian Army contingent of engineers who are rebuilding the Lekutu Secondary School on Vanua Levu. Story by Captain Dan Mazurek.

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ADF medic back to her roots in Fiji

26/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1936 Views 0 Comments Fiji Assist, Republic of Fiji Military Forces

Leading Aircraftwoman (LACW) Jade Wildin is a long way from home but back to her roots providing medical care to

Officer of the Watch, Sub-Lieutenant Emma Bennett with her Mum, Dad and brother during a Family Day on board HMAS Gascoyne. Story by Lieutenant Michael Hutchesson.

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Gascoyne hits the mark with families

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HMAS Gascoyne has hunted down an opportunity to thank families for their continued support during a rare port visit to

Royal Australian Air Force gender adviser Flight Sergeant Dean Maher provides guidance and advice to Sergeant Rebecca Hass on gender in military operations, as part of Exercise Cope North 19, Baker Airfield, Tinian Island. Story by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello. Photo by Sergeant Kirk Peacock.

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Gender, peace and security

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“Gender perspective” is commonly misunderstood, according to the Director Gender, Peace and Security (GPS) Captain Jennifer Macklin. CAPTION: Royal Australian Air

Director Joint Cyber Wing Commander Paul Pettigrew in Canberra. Story and photo by Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper.

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From the air domain to the cyber front line

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Former fighter pilot Wing Commander Paul Pettigrew thought dogfighting and flying faster than sound was complex, until he began operating

Soldiers from the 7th Combat Service Support Battalion at Redcliffe Showgrounds after taking part in the Brisbane Convoy for Kids. Story and photo by Captain Jesse Robilliard.

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Convoy turns green with Army

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The 7th Combat Service Support Battalion (CSSB) helped turn this year’s annual Brisbane Convoy for Kids a shade of olive

Lieutenant Alexander McLean from the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, serving with Battlegroup Coral on Exercise Talisman Sabre 21 at the Townsville Field Training Area. Story by Private Jacob Joseph. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

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Leading the way at 50

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Walking into a Defence Force Recruiting office at 48 years old, 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, officer Lieutenant Alexander McLean

Deputy Head of the Joint Support Services Division Brigadier Nicole Longley with Gender, Peace and Security Director Captain (RAN) Jennifer Macklin. Story by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello. Photo by Kym Smith.

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Reducing gender-based violence

26/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1647 Views 0 Comments

Attending personnel learned about Defence’s work in reducing gender-based violence and providing support to victims at a virtual seminar on

Australian Army Sergeant Alexander Landel in the Joint Task Force 633 post office, while deployed to Operation Accordion in the Middle East region. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy,

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Mail provides a boost to morale

26/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2390 Views 0 Comments Middle East, Operation Accordion

Advances in technology continue to offer a range of options for ADF members to communicate with loved ones while on

Squadron Leader Brendon Knopke performs for military personnel deployed on Operation Accordion. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

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Guitar hero: boosting morale with music

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2533 Views 0 Comments Middle East, Operation Accordion

For Squadron Leader Brendon Knopke, one constant over his 28-year ADF career has been playing the guitar. CAPTION: Squadron Leader

Private Robert Bayley, Corporal Jake Cobb and Private Harrison Britt play touch football with children at the Cunnamulla Breakfast Club. Story by Captain Pete Conrad .

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Soldiers join Breakfast Club for a day

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1478 Views 0 Comments Cunnamulla, Royal Australian Regiment

Members of Joint Task Group 629.3, supporting the Queensland Police efforts in western Queensland to help deal with the impacts

Make-A-Wish recipient Adam salutes the Commanding Officer of the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Henry Stimson, while on parade during his visit to Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Jesse Robilliard. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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Army makes a dream come true

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An 11 year-old Brisbane boy who received an unfortunate start in life has been granted his wish to experience an

Members of the Indigenous Marathon Foundation taking part in the inaugural Run Army 2021 5km and 10km events at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane.

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Running to make a change

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1838 Views 0 Comments Legacy

The 5km and 10km Run Army fun run returns to Brisbane on Sunday April 24, 2022, with funds raised going

Flight Sergeant Gail Blizzard, Flying Officer Liz Ferrie and Wing Commander Sue Yates during the fundraiser at RAAF Base Williamtown. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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Support for breast cancer awareness

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RAAF Base Williamtown dug deep to support breast cancer awareness on October 26. CAPTION: Flight Sergeant Gail Blizzard, Flying Officer

Australian Army officer Captain Liz Daly at ACT Health Centre Duntroon, Canberra. Photo by Kym Smith.

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Army health officer nationally recognised

17/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2176 Views 0 Comments COVID-19, STEM

A Newcastle Army health officer has been nationally recognised for creating an online COVID-19 health training package for the ADF.

Sergeant Kym Walker tackles an obstacle course during Battle PT. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor.

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Sergeant credits good communication with employer as key to Reserve career success

17/11/202120/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1884 Views 0 Comments ADF Reserve

Civilian employers throughout Australia who go above and beyond in supporting their Defence Reserve employees were officially recognised as part

Lieutenant Commander Michael Hickie attending a HMAS Platypus dinner. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Ragless.

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Veteran submariner honoured on 99th birthday

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The remarkable contribution of a 99-year-old submarine commander was honoured by the Royal Australian Navy ahead of Remembrance Day. CAPTION:

Royal Australian Navy Petty Officer (PO) Mark ‘Butts’ Butler (left) and Australian Army Signaller (SIG) James ‘Devs’ Devlin work together to produce a weekly podcast while deployed in the Middle East region. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

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Sessions in the sand

13/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2254 Views 0 Comments Middle East, Operation Accordion

Two information systems technicians are ensuring all ADF members deployed on Operation Accordion in the Middle East are regularly enjoying a

Petty Officer Nigel Barrett, left, with Western Australian Association for Mental Health CEO Taryn Harvey and Commanding Officer HMAS Stirling Captain Gary Lawton at the presentation of an Employer Support Award to the association in Perth. Story byFlight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor

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Musician trumpets employer’s support

05/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2173 Views 0 Comments Navy Reserve

When Royal Australian Navy Band member Petty Officer Nigel Barrett’s civilian employer learnt he had nominated them for an award

Able Seaman Matthew Mu, left, is greeted by National COVID-19 Task Force Commander Brigadier Mick Garraway after being released from quarantine following his attempt to resuscitate a COVID-positive man in Wellington, NSW. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dean Squire. Photo by Corporal Kylie Gibson.

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“There was really no choice” – says sailor after COVID-patient emergency

05/11/202107/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3159 Views 3 Comments COVID-19

During a routine mid-morning COVID-19 compliance check in Wellington, NSW, earlier this month, COVID-19 task force member Able Seaman Matthew Mu

Australian Army surgeon Major Daniel Chan is part of the Australian Surgical Team deployed to the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Centre in Iraq. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

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Sharing is the currency of deployment

05/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2236 Views 0 Comments Iraq, Operation Okra

An Australian Army general surgeon has swapped more than knowledge and experiences with his foreign counterparts during a deployment to