ADF People Archives - Page 63 of 75

Deputy Secretary Estate and Infrastructure Group Steve Grzeskowiak speaking at Brindabella Park in Canberra during last year’s National Reconciliation Week commemorations. Photo by Kym Smith.

Time to reflect on achievements

06/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 972 Views 0 Comments

When the Deputy Secretary of Defence’s Estate and Infrastructure Group, Steve Grzeskowiak, retires on August 6, he can look back

Flying Officer William Delchau, from No. 33 Squadron, supervises an air-to-air refuelling sortie on board a KC-30A multi-role tanker transport aircraft during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Sergeant Ben Dempster.

ADF People

Exercise fuels learning

06/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1425 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

No. 33 Squadron air mobility officer Flying Officer William Delchau said Exercise Talisman Sabre was an invaluable opportunity to consolidate

Chaplain Gary Pope, of the 3rd Brigade Headquarters, delivers a field service to soldiers during Exercise Talisman Sabre at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photo by Corporal Brendon Grey.

ADF People

Pope serving those who serve

06/08/202113/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1523 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

Whether faith is practised or not, Defence personnel value and respect the dedicated chaplains who are always ready to lend

Squadron Officer Doris Carter, WAAAF, at her office desk at RAAF HQ, Victoria Barracks, in 1944. Story by Flying Officer Robert Hodgson. Photo: Australian War Memorial.

ADF People History Veterans

Olympian achieved several firsts in life and in service

06/08/202113/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2137 Views 0 Comments

While several Olympians have worn the uniform of Australia’s air force, Doris Carter’s story is particularly inspirational. CAPTION: Squadron Officer

Alan Hastie with an Air Force 2021 Commemorative memento in celebration of his 100th birthday. Story by Evita Ryan. Photo by Corporal Brett Sheriff.

ADF People History Veterans

Centenarian recalls his best flight

06/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1207 Views 0 Comments

He’s 100 years of age and has flown all around the world, but Air Force veteran Alan Hastie said the

Leading Seaman Henry Liang with his flute. Story by Leading Seaman Jonathan Rendell. Photo by Petty Officer Nina Fogliani.

ADF People

Sailor commissioned to Shō creative talents

03/08/202113/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1474 Views 0 Comments

For one of Navy Band’s rising stars, a passion for an ancient Japanese wind instrument has led to a share

Leading Aircraftman Chalin Sawangsri during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

ADF People

Family’s triservice trifecta

03/08/202113/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1604 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

Leading Aircraftman Chalin Sawangsri is the third generation of his family to serve in the military, rounding out the trio

Midshipman Benjamin Anderson with his Navy officer's cap and Army slouch hat after transferring services and commissioning as a maritime logistics officer with Navy. Story by Lieutenant Gordon Carr-Gregg. Photo by Leading Seaman Shane Cameron.

ADF People

Army corporal commissioned as Navy officer

03/08/202113/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2756 Views 0 Comments

A former sailor come soldier has returned to Navy as a commissioned officer. CAPTION: Midshipman Benjamin Anderson with his Navy

Flight Lieutenant Lachie Hazeldine, aka Roulette Five, has retired as one of the longest-serving members of The Roulettes after nine seasons. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell.

ADF People Videos

Roulette touches down for final time

03/08/202113/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2158 Views 1 Comment

One of the longest-serving wingmen in The Roulettes, Flight Lieutenant Lachie Hazeldine, otherwise known as Roulette Five, retired from the

Australian Army soldier Corporal Rhian Mears (right) from Headquarters 3rd Brigade is deployed as a command support clerk to Townsville field training area, Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

ADF People

Small but mighty soldier powers towards nursing goal

31/07/202113/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1495 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

Corporal Rhian Mears is a Command Support Clerk, footy captain, nursing student and well known around the 3rd Brigade as

Seaman Boatswain’s Mate Melita Tennant prepares to throw the ball during a Bin Ball competition held on-board HMAS Brisbane, off the coast of Queensland for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

ADF People

Brisbane’s crew rolls into Sunday Sea

31/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1160 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

The thought of hurling toilet paper between shipmates might seem strange to some – but for the crew of HMAS

No. 32 Squadron pilot and Detachment Commander Flight Lieutenant Murray Turland performs pre-flight checks on a King Air before a flight in support of Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell.

ADF People

No. 32 Squadron lends support for Talisman Sabre

31/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1235 Views 1 Comment Talisman Sabre 2021

Warrnambool resident and RAAF No. 32 Squadron King Air pilot Flight Lieutenant Murray Turland is a veteran of several Defence

Private Louii Hornibrook, from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, on board a landing craft during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Captain Dan Mazurek. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester.

ADF People

Making new mates on exercise

31/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1489 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

Getting to know the Japanese soldiers embarked on HMAS Canberra for Exercise Talisman Sabre (TS21) has been a career highlight

Aircraftwomen Alese Clark, left, and Maeghan Lewis inside the base command post bunker at RAAF Base Scherger. Story by Flight Lieutenants Nick O’Connor and Tamara . Photo by Corporal Brett Sherriff.

ADF People

Valuable experience for young RAAF members

31/07/202131/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1079 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

In their first exercise since joining the Air Force, two young aviators have deployed to the remote RAAF Base Scherger

Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Jade Waipara, left, and Leading Seaman Boatswains Mate William Lete conduct quick-response force training on board HMAS Brisbane during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

ADF People

Close-combat skills honed within ship

28/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2520 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

Peering through the scope of his F88 rifle, Leading Seaman William Lete and his team in HMAS Brisbane entered a

Lieutenant Shaun Logan, from Navy Engineering Systems Centre – Stirling, WA, took part in the 2021 Push-Up Challenge for mental health awareness. Story by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello. Photo by Leading Seaman Ronnie Baltoft.

ADF People

Pushing the limits for mental health

28/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1787 Views 0 Comments

Always one for maintaining his fitness and willing to have the hard conversations on mental health, Lieutenant Shaun Logan didn’t

Sub Lieutenants Taylah Guttormsen, left, and Amy Steele and Midshipman Laura Triffitt are completing Phase 2 of their maritime warfare officer course aboard HMAS Brisbane during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story by Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

ADF People

Exercise a steep learning curve

28/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1878 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

For three junior Navy officers, their first posting to an Australian warship – and first time working at sea in

Commanding Officer HMAS Brisbane Commander Aaron Cox, cooks 'midnighters' for his crew in the galley, during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

ADF People

Ship’s CO leads the way in the galley

28/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2158 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

There’s an old adage in the Royal Australian Navy: a well fed crew is a happy crew. CAPTION: Commanding Officer

Flying Officer Michael Clifton, a maritime patrol and response officer from No. 11 Squadron, on board a P-8A Poseidon aircraft at RAAF Base Townsville during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Flight Lieutenant Chloe Stevenson. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke,

ADF People History

Hunting submarines unites father and son

28/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1916 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

Some families go fishing together, but one father-and-son duo hunt submarines. CAPTION: Flying Officer Michael Clifton, a maritime patrol and

Warrant Officer Class One Kelly Hammant instructs students from Redbank Plains State High School how to paint boomerangs in traditional styles. Story by Captain Jesse Robilliard. Photo by Private Jacob Hilton.

ADF People

Hobby leads to teaching kids

28/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1586 Views 0 Comments

A hobby creating Indigenous art led Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Kelly Hammant, of 7 Combat Service Support Battalion, to