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For the crew of HMAS Sydney, Uckers is a traditional game that parallels the journey of the ship during its regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Hinako Shiraishi. Photos by Leading Seaman David Cox.
ADF People Competitions Royal Australian Navy 

“What the uck?” – HMAS Sydney revives old board game

11/07/202513/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1357 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sydney

“Want to uck?” might be an alarming phrase the first time someone hears it, but in HMAS Sydney, it’s an

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Invictus Games 2023 Team Australia competitor Able Seaman Jamie McGlinchey at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation, Narrabeen NSW. Story by Belinda Barker. Photos by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.
ADF People Competitions 

Stubbornness shakes off the shackles

25/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1821 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, Invictus Games

Able Seaman Jamie McGlinchey counts one of his greatest achievements as making the Australian Invictus Games Dusseldorf 2023 team. CAPTION: Invictus

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Flight Lieutenant Carl Trindorfer takes aim during Exercise Coolshot 2023 at Mount Hotham, Victoria. Story by Wing Commander Michelle Oakden. Photo by Trooper Joseph Bruce.
ADF People Competitions 

RAAF triumphs at skiing championship

25/08/202304/01/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1513 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport

For the first time in more than 15 years, the Air Force Nordic skiing and biathlon team won the ADF

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COMPETITION – Nuclear-qualified submariners’ badge design

17/12/202122/12/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2851 Views 3 Comments