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Dr Gordon Cable checks instruments within the training hypobaric chamber during his part-time role with the Institute of Aviation Medicine at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Story by Flight Lieutenant Georgina MacDonald. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

Doctor contributes to space exploration

18/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1077 Views 0 Comments

An Air Force scientist at the cutting edge of aviation medicine is helping unlock human exploration in space and understanding

Lieutenant Commander Michael Connors was presented the Lifeblood Defence Force Challenge 2020 award by Lifeblood's Kalani Brown at Defence Plaza in Melbourne. Story by Sub Lieutenant Nancy Cotton.

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Cerberus personnel recognised for blood donations

13/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1170 Views 0 Comments

Despite the challenges faced in 2020 because of COVID-19, the team at HMAS Cerberus in Victoria defied the odds with

Corporal Shayna Antonio, left, and Sergeant Phillipa Finlay conduct an inspection on an MRH-90 Taipan engine at the Army Aviation Training Centre, Oakey, Queensland. Story by Captain Carolyn Barnett. Photo by Mary McKenzie.

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Career flies following gap year

13/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1337 Views 0 Comments

Former ADF Gap Year program participant Corporal Shayna Antonio swapped a job in administration for a career as an avionics

Flight Sergeant Tracey Freeman at the Combined Air Operations Centre in Qatar. story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Ragless.

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Former Olympian cheers Aussie Spirit on ops

13/08/202127/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1991 Views 0 Comments

With the Tokyo Olympic Games coming to a close, pride in Team Australia couldn’t be higher, but for one RAAF

Navy Gap Year trainees Midshipman Ryan Rafferty and Midshipman Rebecca Wright at the Royal Australian Naval College HMAS Creswell in Jervis Bay, NSW. Story by Lieutenant Amy Johnson.

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COVID turns gap year into awesome learning opportunity

13/08/202127/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1645 Views 0 Comments

Working with a small group of specialist reserve entry trainee officers has been an unexpected career highlight for midshipmen Ryan

Leading Seaman Musician Miriam Norman from the Royal Australian Navy Band Tasmania shows of the braid of hair she has donated to charity.

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Making the cut for charity

13/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1786 Views 0 Comments

Tying her thigh-length hair in a tidy military bun is a thing of the past for Leading Seaman Musician Miriam

Leading Seaman Matt Jones, left, meets Her Majesty the Queen on board the Royal Navy’s flagship carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, as she farewells Carrier Strike Group 21 ahead of its Indo-Pacific deployment. Story by Lieutenant John Paul. Photo by Petty Officer Jay Allen.

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Aussie sailors on HMS Queen Elizabeth deployment

10/08/202113/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1927 Views 0 Comments

When Royal Navy Carrier Strike Group 21 (CSG21) entered the Indo-Pacific region this month, it included two RAN sailors. CAPTION: Leading

World War II veteran Geoff Bydder with his Air Force 2021 commemorative memento. Story by Warrant Officer Bradley Parmenter.

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Air Force veteran a WAG

10/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1547 Views 0 Comments

As part of 2021 Air Force centenary commemorations, veterans who turn 100 this year are being acknowledged with a presentation

Lieutenant Misty Evans, right, with Army reservists at Kangaroo Island on Operation Bushfire Assist. Story by Commander Chloe Griggs. Photo by Leading Seaman Shane Cameron.

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Flexible career on offer

10/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1417 Views 0 Comments

Lieutenant Misty Evans thought joining the Army Reserve as a 17-year-old might give her some extra cash and a chance

NSW Police Constable Megan Green and Seaman Jordan Parsons hand out sunscreen to civilians waiting in line for a COVID-19 test at the Wattle Grove Community Centre. Story by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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Sailor glad to help community

10/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1923 Views 1 Comment COVID-19

Although Seaman Jordan Parsons has only served in the ADF for just over 12 months, she is playing a big

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.

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Time to reflect on achievements

06/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 999 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.

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Exercise fuels learning

06/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1443 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.

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Pope serving those who serve

06/08/202113/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1552 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.

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Olympian achieved several firsts in life and in service

06/08/202113/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2179 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.

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Centenarian recalls his best flight

06/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1224 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.

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Sailor commissioned to Shō creative talents

03/08/202113/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1496 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.

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Family’s triservice trifecta

03/08/202113/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1638 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.

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Army corporal commissioned as Navy officer

03/08/202113/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2788 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.

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Roulette touches down for final time

03/08/202113/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2192 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.

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Small but mighty soldier powers towards nursing goal

31/07/202113/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1523 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