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Studio portrait of ex-Warrant Officer Alfred James Marquis who served during World War 2. Photo courtesy of Australian War Memorial, Accession Number AWM2017.520.1.5994. Story by Private Nicholas Marquis.

ADF People History Lest We Forget Personal stories

Honouring ‘Rusty’, the last Navy beach commando

27/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1330 Views 0 Comments AWM, WWII

Private Nicholas Marquis reflects on the colourful life of his grandfather and one of the first Warrant Officers of the

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Maritime Warfare Officer Submariner Lieutenant Mitchell Marinac taking his qualifications to the next level with the STEM Upskilling Program, at Submarine Force Headquarters. Story by Rebecca Williamson. Photos by Chief Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey.

Taking skills to the next degree

27/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 987 Views 0 Comments

With an offering of challenge, opportunities and flexibility to get new qualifications, the STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) Upskilling Program

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Commanding Officer HMPNGS Cape Gloucester Lieutenant Bryan Pohai, left, reunites with old friend, ADV Reliant Naval Liaison Officer Lieutenant Commander Brenton-James Glover, alongside at Manus Island. Story. by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photo by Corporal Lisa Sherman.

ADF People Videos

Old friends reunite in PNG

27/07/202327/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1755 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence Vessel Reliant, Manus Island, Papua New Guinea

The intertwining careers of two naval officers from neighbouring countries demonstrates the value of enduring relationships and friendship. CAPTION: Commanding

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RAAF Flight Lieutenant Sean Wrigley receives a Chief of Air Force Gold Medal Commendation from Director of Aviation Operations Group Captain Chris Pouncey at Fairbairn, ACT. Story by Squadron Leader Barrie Bardoe. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.

Aerodrome gold

26/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1105 Views 0 Comments Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA), RAAF Fairbairn

An aviator has been recognised with an Air Force gold commendation for his contributions to a major milestone in aviation

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Lead communications technician instructor Petty Officer Christopher Smyth instructs Able Seaman Caleb Pope in the operation and maintenance of the main broadcast system on an Anzac-class frigate at the Navy Engineering Systems Centre at HMAS Stirling. Story by Richard Wilkins.

Navy instructor’s rewarding job

26/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 791 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stirling

Lead communications technician instructor Petty Officer Christopher Smyth is encouraging people to consider becoming a Navy instructor, describing his current

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Australian Army vehicle technicians Craftsmen Thomas Noble and Layla Williamson from 5th Aviation Regiment check the engine of a Matt Stone Racing Chevrolet Camaro Supercar at the 2023 NTI Townsville 500, Queensland. Story and photo by Flight Lieutenant Nick O'Connor.

Vehicle technicians shine at Townsville Supercars

26/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1027 Views 0 Comments 5th Aviation Regiment

Two soldiers from 5th Aviation Regiment joined the fast-paced pit crew environment at the NTI Townsville 500 Supercars race, held

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Aircraft Research and Development Unit flight test engineer Flight Lieutenant Stephanie Hume with a PC-21 on the flight line at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Story by Flying Officer Jamie Wallace. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

Love of engineering fuels success

26/07/202304/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1563 Views 0 Comments ADFA, Aircraft Research and Development Unit, RAAF Edinburgh

As a flight test engineer in the Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Lieutenant Steph Hume describes her job as bridging

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Lieutenant Ryan Tyrrell, right, and his stepfather Marty Wollins in front of USS Canberra during its commissioning at Fleet Base East, Sydney. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photo by Petty Officer Helen Frank.

ADF People History

Tied by family and history

25/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 861 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, US Navy

Lieutenant Ryan Tyrrell and his stepfather Marty Wollins not only share a familial bond but also a service connection. CAPTION: Lieutenant

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Flight Lieutenant Albert Van De Vyver with his wife and daughters at RAAF Base East Sale at a 32 Squadron Family Day. Story by Flying Officer Ellis Mitchell. Photo by Petty Officer Richard Prideaux.

Warm welcome from a world away

25/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 950 Views 0 Comments

Growing up in South Africa Flight Lieutenant Albert ‘Snoopy’ Van De Vyver never expected he would one day be spending

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RAAF flight test engineer Flight Lieutenant Rosemary Taouk from the Aircraft Research & Development Unit conducts flight test training in the United Kingdom in 2020. Story by Fiona Van Der Plaat. Photo by Flight Lieutenant Rosemary Taouk.

Supporting Defence’s intellectual edge

25/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1381 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence College

Recognising the unique perspective military scholars bring to study, the Australian Defence College is creating a community to support ADF

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Royal Australian Navy officer Lieutenant Eamon O'Shea is onboard USS Canberra as the first RAN member to serve in what will be an ongoing billet as part of the United States Navy's personnel exchange program. Story by Lieutenant Harrison Thomas. Photo by Petty Officer Helen Frank.

Lieutenant says g’day to new US Navy shipmates

25/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1654 Views 0 Comments US Navy

As long as the USS Canberra is sailing, a Royal Australian Naval officer will be serving on board. Lieutenant Eamon

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Squadron Leader Ted McConchie (retd) smiles in front of a CAC CA-18 Mustang at RAAF Base Point Cook, Victoria. Story by Flying Officer Rosetta Gigliotti. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Paris Rigney.

ADF People History Veterans

WW2 air gunner celebrates 100th birthday

21/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2031 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Point Cook, WWII

Squadron Leader Edward “Ted” McConchie (retd) celebrated his 100th birthday with fellow service members from 100 Squadron at RAAF Base

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Australian Army Nursing Officer Captain Victoria Flegg during Operation Render Safe, Nauru. Story by Captain Karam Louli. Photos by Corporal Sam Price.

Perfect job for a caring and adventurous nature

21/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1472 Views 0 Comments Operation Render Safe

Nursing officer Captain Victoria Flegg has come a long way from the quiet seaside town of Ocean Grove in Victoria

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Army pilot Captain Andrew Amos stands bedside an armed reconnaissance helicopter Tiger at 1st Aviation Regiment at Robertson Barracks, Darwin. Story and photo by Flight Lieutenant Nicholas O'Connor.

Pilot’s career on flightpath of his dreams

21/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1585 Views 0 Comments 1st Aviation Regiment, Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter

Watching the might and power of military aircraft at an air show as a child sowed the seed for a

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270 ADF Pilots' Course graduates (from left) Lieutenant Michael Harrigan, Lieutenant Gregory Cook and Lieutenant Harrison Coldwell pose for a photo at dawn on the flight line with a Pilatus PC-21 aircraft at RAAF Base Pearce in WA. Story by Stephanie Hallen. Photos by Chris Kershaw.

Student pilots cleared for takeoff

21/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1476 Views 0 Comments No. 2 FTS, PC-21, RAAF Pearce

Dark skies failed to dampen the spirits of those attending the 270 ADF Pilots’ Course Graduation, where 11 students from

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Australian Army officer Captain Jake Rudge is the Staff Officer Recruiting Attraction – Army within Defence Force Recruiting. Story by Major Tim Sydenham.

Link to recruiting success

21/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1070 Views 0 Comments Defence Force Recruiting

A range of roles are ensuring the ongoing success of Army’s recruiting efforts. CAPTION: Australian Army officer Captain Jake Rudge is

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Squadron Leader Daniel Olsen with the plane he built, at Canberra Aero Club. Story and photo by Corporal Luke Bellman.

Build it and dreams will come

20/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 996 Views 0 Comments

After eight years of labour, an Air Force traffic controller went from managing air traffic to flying a plane he

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Major General Douglas Laidlaw cuts the cake with Cadet Zhyler Cawit during the 230 Army Cadet Unit 25th anniversary celebration. Story by Stacey Doyle. Photo by Shane Brandon.

Cadets take the quarter-century cake

20/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1308 Views 0 Comments Army Cadets, Keith Payne VC

Norfolk Island has been home since 1998 to 230 Army Cadet Unit (ACU), which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. CAPTION: Major

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President of the Air Force Drone Racing Association (AFDRA) Flight Lieutenant Jake Dell-O’Sullivan and Vice President of AFDRA, Flight Lieutenant Nicholas Eberl, at the Air Force Drone Racing Association expo day at Russell Offices, Canberra. Story by Captain Sarah Vesey. Photo by Private Nicholas Marquis.

Drone racing buzz attracts endorsement

19/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1197 Views 0 Comments Air Force Drone Racing Team, Army Drone Racing Team

Drone Racing has been endorsed by the ADF Sports Cell as the 31st sport to be officially recognised as an

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Corporal Hannah Graham winds in the earthing cable before heading out to refuel. Story b y Flying Officer Sharon Sebastian. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.

Refuelling fast jets in record time

19/07/202323/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1395 Views 0 Comments Exercise High Sierra, F-35A Lightning II, No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit, No. 27 Squadron, RAAF Townsville

As a wave of eight fast jets land, Corporal Hannah Graham dispatches tankers to refuel the aircraft – enabling redeployment

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