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Lieutenant Colonel Chris McKay at the memorial for the Battle of Semakh, at Kinneret Academic College, Israel. Story by Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper. Photo by Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper.

Bravery of Light Horse cavalry charge recognised

17/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 616 Views 0 Comments Light Horse Regiment, WWI

How brave must someone be to charge on horseback at night when the ground can’t be seen? A clue to

US Indo-Pacific Command Command Surgeon Rear Admiral Pamela Miller and Major General Michael Place watch a capability demonstration of the No. 3 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron C-17 patient evacuation platform at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland. Story by Ayesha Inoon.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy USA

Agreement set to strengthen healthcare in Indo-Pacific

17/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 248 Views 0 Comments

The recent signing of a memorandum of cooperation between Australia and the US will lead to the establishment of an

Japanese Ambassador to Australia, Yamagami Shingo, lays a wreath during the Battle of Coral Sea 80th anniversary commemorative service at Russell Offices in Canberra. Story by Lieutenant Gordon Carr-Gregg. Photo by Nicole Mankowski.

History Japan Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Navy USA

Battle of the Coral Sea 80th anniversary

17/05/202217/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 251 Views 0 Comments Battle of the Coral Sea, HMAS Coonawarra, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, US Army, US Navy, WWII

The 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea was commemorated across Australia early this month. CAPTION: Japanese Ambassador

Allison Currey (pictured) recently spent seven months away from her family deployed in the Middle East. Story by John Noble.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

RAAF support helps family stay connected

17/05/202220/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 182 Views 0 Comments Families week, Operation Accordion

Some of the greatest stress of service life is often experienced by the families of the men and women in

People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) intelligence-collection vessel Haiwangxing operating off the north-west shelf of Australia. Official Defence image.

Australian News Sir Jeffrey Armiger Videos

Chinese intelligence ship doing nothing worth reporting off WA

13/05/202213/05/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1103 Views 2 Comments

Defence announced today it is aware of a People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) intelligence collection vessel operating off the north-west shelf

Royal Australian Navy Principal Chaplain Andrew Lewis gives the ‘Blessing’ during the Battle of Coral Sea 80th anniversary commemoration service at Russell Offices in Canberra. Photo by Nicole Mankowski.

Lest We Forget Videos

Battle of the Coral Sea – 80th anniversary

11/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 227 Views 0 Comments

Australian and United States military personnel and veterans gathered at the Australian-American memorial in Blamey Square at Russell Offices in

Lieutenant Julie Storok said her role as a Navy Reserve psychologist complemented her civilian role supporting the mental health of students and teachers. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Navy psychologist wins Prince of Wales award

11/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 126 Views 0 Comments HMAS Melbourne, Navy Reserve, Operation Slipper

A desire to broaden her skills in helping young people with acute mental health conditions has resulted in mid-north coast

Chief of Royal Australian Air Force, Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld and Major General Mark Goina (right), Chief of Papua New Guinea Defence Force, shake hands after signing an aviation safety memorandum of understanding at Air Transport Wing in Port Moresby. Story by John Noble.

History News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force

Helping restore air capability in PNG

06/05/202212/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 737 Views 0 Comments PNGDF, WWII

Australia is lending a helping hand in getting the air arm of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) back

The Australian Air Force Cadets Amberley Aviation Precinct facility at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland, was officially opened on April 9, 2022.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Air Force cadets get new old home at Amberley

06/05/202211/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 375 Views 0 Comments Air Force Cadets, RAAF Amberley

One of the World War II-era buildings at RAAF Base Amberley has been relocated, restored and updated to become the

Officer Commanding of No. 92 Wing, Group Captain Paul Carpenter (left), officially hands over the P-3 Orion A9-754 memorial display to sergeants' mess committee chairman Warrant Officer Peter Christensen at RAAF Base Edinburgh in Adelaide. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet.

History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force

Memorial marks the loss of an airman

06/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1325 Views 0 Comments AP-3C Orion, No. 10 Squadron, No. 11 Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh

A routine flight home to Australia 31 years ago turned into a tragedy for the ADF members on board P-3C

Australian Army soldiers start the 10km Run Army event in Brisbane on Sunday, 24 April 2022. Story by Major Mark Beretta. Photo by Corporal Sagi Biderman.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News Videos

Fun Run raises more than $150,000 for Legacy

06/05/202206/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 276 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, ARH Tiger, Run Army

Army’s second annual Run Army community fun run raised more than $150,000 for Legacy to support veterans and their families. CAPTION: Australian

HMAS Perth launches the Nulka missile decoy system during the surface-to-air missile exercise during Exericise Rim of the Pacific.

ADF History News Science & Technology

The rise and rise of Australia’s greatest defence export – Nulka

06/05/202206/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 630 Views 2 Comments DSTG, DSTO

Some of the world’s largest warships are protected from missile attack by Nulka, an Australian-designed rocket that pretends to be

The unveiled headstone of recently identified First World War Australian Army soldier Driver Albert Nicholson at Adelaide Cemetery in Villers-Bretonneux, France. Story by Captain Sarah Kelly.

Australian Army Europe History News

Headstone unveiled for WWI soldier Albert Nicholson

29/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1133 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, Unrecovered War Casualties – Army, Villers-Bretonneux, WWI

More than 104 years after his death, the grave of 21-year-old WWI soldier, No. 10778 Driver Albert Nicholson is now marked

Musician Francis White sounds the Last Post during the Commonwealth memorial service in Gallipoli, Turkey. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

ADF People History

Anzac Cove service poignant for bugler

29/04/202208/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 338 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, Australia’s Federation Guard, Gallipoli, Turkey, WWI

The haunting tune of a lone bugler sounding the Last Post during the dawn service on Anzac Day is emotive

Australian Army Band musician Corporal Laura Burden holds a photo of her great-uncle, Private Richard Bainbridge Brooker who served at Gallipoli in 1915. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

ADF People History

Anzac Day 2022: a family connection at Anzac Cove

29/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 401 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, Australia’s Federation Guard, Gallipoli, WWI

Standing at Anzac Cove in Gallipoli for the dawn service on Anzac Day is a powerful moment for any Australian.

Lieutenant Commander Blake Newman and Able Seaman Mikayla Cocks lay a wreath at Mother’s Memorial, Toowoomba, on behalf of HMAS Toowoomba at the Anzac Day wreath-laying ceremony. Story by Lieutenant Commander Blake Newman. Photo by Bradley Richardson.

History News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Toowoomba home for Anzac Day

28/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 282 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, HMAS Toowoomba

Sailors and officers of the Anzac-class frigate HMAS Toowoomba (II) have commemorated Anzac Day in the ship’s namesake city of Toowoomba

Australian Navy aviation technician Able Seaman Adrian Ebenwaldner from Australia’s Federation Guard stands at attention as part of the catafalque party during the 2022 Anzac Day Dawn Service at Gallipoli. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

ADF People History

Remembering Galloping Jack at Gallipoli

28/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 362 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, Australia’s Federation Guard, Gallipoli

Anzac Day this year was significant for Navy aviation technician Able Seaman Adrian Ebenwaldner as he reflected on his family’s

The medals of No. 252 Private Thomas Lowe, of Mitiamo, Victoria, in front of the 8th Light Horse Regiment panel at the Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli, on Anzac Day. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

ADF People History Veterans

Medals taken to battlefield in family tribute

28/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 323 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, Gallipoli, Lone Pine, Turkey, WWI

Anzac Day was particularly significant for Petty Officer Geri Martin as the medals of her great-grandfather were taken to the

AE2 with her crew on board shortly after commissioning in 1914.

Asia History News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology

How Defence scientists gave a voice to the ‘silent Anzac’

28/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 484 Views 0 Comments DSTO, Gallipoli, Submarine, Turkey, WWI

Petty Officer Henry Kindler recalls the sad ending to Australia’s first attempt to establish a submarine service. CAPTION: AE2 with

Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force personnel stand by the cenotaph after the Anzac Day commemorations in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Story and photo by Captain Edward Pym.

Australian Army Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans

How Anzac Day was commemorated in the Middle East

28/04/202228/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 339 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, Middle East

Following a two-year hiatus because of COVID-19 restrictions, Anzac Day was commemorated in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on April

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