Honouring war widows nationally
National War Widows Day on October 19 is the day to reflect and honour the sacrifice war widows have endured,
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WWII digger receives service medal at 99
Glen Dobie was 18 when he, like many other young Australians, answered the call to arms during World War II.
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Strengthening links in health chain
In the modern military, fitness is no longer just about sheer physical strength and endurance. It’s about creating well-rounded soldiers,
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Second pilot hits 4000 hours in Hornets
Senior Fighter Combat Instructor Squadron Leader Jason Gamlin has racked up 4000 flying hours in the Hornet – the second
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Honouring devotion to duty
Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, along with dignitaries and family members, attended the memorial service and plaque
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Footy match for a fallen friend
It was a football game full of heart as aviators at RAAF Base Amberley took to the field to raise
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Connection and wellbeing critical to capability
Connection equals compassionate action and this relies on fostering meaningful relationships, according to Brigadier Caitlin Langford, Defence’s Director General of
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Shooting for the stars in the Red Centre
When Private Jack Hayes transitioned out of full-time service in 2017, he could not have predicted re-enlisting five years later
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Winning essay looks at weaponisation of toys
Commercial off-the-shelf drones have become a common presence on the battlefield, presenting opportunities and threats for militaries because of their
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Horse rider’s Army career galloping ahead
Combat engineer Lieutenant Lara Hamblin’s journey in the Army began with a snap choice to join the Army Gap Year
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Gentle giant enjoys medical mentoring role
When you first lay eyes on Army medic Corporal Orlando Tagaloa, his towering stature and formidable physique instantly command attention.
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First Imam in the Royal Australian Air Force
Flight Lieutenant Abdul Kader is the Royal Australian Air Force’s first ever Imam (chaplain of the Muslim faith), providing support
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Longest-serving jet pilot leaves the cockpit
The longest-serving Air Force fighter pilot and fast-jet instructor Squadron Leader Stephen Bihary has retired from the cockpit after 48
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‘Small actions can make a big difference’
Warrant Officer Class Two (WO2) David Buckley was attacked with rocks and slingshots while deployed to East Timor (now Timor-Leste),
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Soldier gets a blast from reaching his goal in Solomons
Corporal Solomon Boyd achieved his goal when he deployed as an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician for the first time
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Maintaining aircraft for 40 years
When Flight Sergeant Barry Day enlisted in the RAAF in June 1984, Air Force still operated basic piston engine aircraft
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Proud of East Timor connection
Colonel James Murray was recalled to work on East Timor’s ‘D-Day’, September 20, 1999, when he learnt that Australia would
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Engineer tests limits in the fast lane
Driving a vehicle faster and faster over rough terrain, sending traffic cones flying while testing a vehicle to its limits
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Archaeologist gets hands dirty in new Army role
If asked to picture an archaeologist, some people might think of Indiana Jones running through dark, booby-trapped tunnels fighting off
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A glimpse into the life of a loadmaster
Three years ago, Corporal Deniele Oehm began her career in Defence. This is her story as told to Flight Lieutenant
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