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Former chief of Air Force, Air Marshal (retd) Gavin ‘Leo’ Davies, with Aircraftwoman Brooklynn Dowling after her graduation from recruit training, holding the challenge coin the former chief had given to her five years ago. Story by Squadron Leader Matthew Kelly. Photo from Cut Above Productions.

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Chief and recruit bond with promises, and a coin

31/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2556 Views 0 Comments 1RTU, AWM, No. 4 Squadron, PC-21, RAAF Wagga Wagga

A special reunion took place at the latest graduation ceremony at Air Force’s No. 1 Recruit Training Unit (1RTU) at

Assistant Director Defence Indigenous Procurement Policy Mrs Tanya Martens from the Capability Acquisition & Sustainment Group stands in front of an Indigenous artwork at Russel Offices in Canberra. Story by Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree. Photo by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.

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Creating opportunities for Indigenous businesses

31/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1773 Views 0 Comments Indigenous

A scarf emblazoned with Indigenous art – featuring an orange and yellow kangaroo and a green army tank – hints

Flight Lieutenant Tjapukai Shaw on the cargo ramp of a C-130J Hercules aircraft. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photo by Sergeant Christopher Dickson.

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Indigenous aviator’s career taking off

31/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1755 Views 1 Comment Indigenous, mentoring, No. 22 Squadron, RAAF Williamtown

Becoming a pilot was a pipe dream for Flight Lieutenant Tjapukai Shaw when he joined Air Force as an Indigenous

A student from Thuringowa State High School speaks to personnel from 3rd Brigade during a mentoring program. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photo by Corporal Brodie Cross.

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Army mentors help empower Indigenous students

31/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1576 Views 0 Comments 3rd Brigade, Indigenous, Lavarack Barracks, STEM

It was back to school for the soldiers and officers of Lavarack Barracks as they supported students at Thuringowa State

RAAF Base Amberley Firefighter, Leading Aircraftman Raymond Solinas, is proud of his family's history and service to Defence. He is one of more than 400 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aviators in Air Force today. Photo by Flight Lieutenant Dion Isaac.

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Aviator shares his heritage

27/05/202227/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1674 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, RAAF Amberley

Leading Aircraftman Raymond Solinas, a Ngugi and Kaantju man from Cairns, is proud of his family’s history and service to

The six reservist specialist service officers were appointed at Defence Force Recruiting Perth through the BHP/Army Workforce Mobility Trial. Story by Jesse Spry.

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BHP partnership draws recruits

27/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2082 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, Defence Force Recruiting

Six reservist specialist service officers (SSO) were appointed at Defence Force Recruiting Perth at the end of April through the

Then Warrant Officer Class 2 Darren Moffitt with his artwork titled “The Salute”. It depicted a dugong as the centrepiece was created for the Royal Australian Navy’s centenary in 2011. It told the story of Indigenous service and connection to Navy. Story by Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree.

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A combination of art and service

27/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1716 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, Indigenous soldiers, recent

Darren Moffitt didn’t think his first batch of Indigenous artwork was very special. He painted to pass time in hospital and

Chaplain Haydn Parsons talks with Republic of Fijian Military Forces soldier Staff Sergeant Eliki Seasea, centre, and Pastor Martin Nehemiah at Burns Creek Clinic in Solomon Islands. Story by Captain Peter March. Photo by Corporal Jarrod McAneney.

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Chaplain helps Solomon Islands communities during lockdowns

26/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1660 Views 0 Comments COVID-19, Operation Lilia, Solomon Islands

As COVID-19 took hold in Solomon Islands, public gatherings, including religious services, ground to a halt, making the role of

Flight Lieutenant Kristian Henderson with his dive gear on board HMAS Adelaide's alongside Garden Island. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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From scanning skies for aircraft to diving below ships

26/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1494 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Penguin

Flight Lieutenant Kristian Henderson, who is a RAAF air traffic controller (ATC) in the landing helicopter dock HMAS Adelaide, jumped

Group Captain Andrew Figtree, Director - Test and Evaluation Directorate with trainee guide dog 'Roman', on the Aircraft Research and Development Unit flight line, at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Story by Leading Aircraftwoman Jasna McFeeters. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

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Guide dog Roman visits RAAF Base Edinburgh

26/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1483 Views 0 Comments RAAF Edinburgh

Roman, a golden retriever guide dog puppy, was a welcome sight at the Air Warfare Centre at RAAF Base Edinburgh

Sergeant Stephanie Brooks concentrates on the task at hand while working at South Camp in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Story and photo by Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper.

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Soldier wields her keyboard on deployment

26/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1186 Views 0 Comments MFO, Operation Mazurka

The backbone of Operation Mazurka, chief clerk Sergeant Stephanie Brooks, wields a keyboard to keep our troops on track. CAPTION:

Royal New Zealand Navy 2022 Sailor of the Year Leading Hand Jemma Hokai-Mataia addressed the gathering at the Women in Maritime session held on May 12 during the Sea Power conference in Sydney.

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Women in the maritime industry celebrated

21/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2227 Views 0 Comments Royal New Zealand Navy, Sea Power 2022

What do a rear admiral, a maritime lawyer and the Royal New Zealand Navy’s 2022 Sailor of the Year have

Warrant Officer Natasha McRoe and her husband, Petty Officer Daniel McRoe, with their children, Flynn and Riley, at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens in Hobart.

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Their faces light up: are you going to sea, mum?’

20/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1780 Views 0 Comments Families week, HMAS Hobart

When Warrant Officer Natasha McRoe first went to sea in the early 2000s, options to connect with her family from

Air Force Flying Officer Scott Wilson and his wife Sarah with their five children in Darwin. Story by Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree.

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Many rewarding roles for busy officer and dad

20/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1633 Views 1 Comment Families week, RAAF Darwin

At work, Flying Officer Scott Wilson is responsible for 35 staff, 5 million litres of fuel, two mechanical workshops and an

Sergeant Patrick Kelly, who is deployed to the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt, on Operation Mazurka as part of the Multinational Force & Observers, practises his weapon drills at North Camp, near el-Gorah in north Sinai. Story by Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper.

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Operation Mazurka: No day the same at North Camp

20/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2629 Views 0 Comments Operation Mazurka

Sergeant Patrick Kelly can still remember the first thing his new boss said when he got off the plane in

Major Josh Halloran reflects on National Families Week with his wife and daughter.

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Strong families promote stronger Defence force

20/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1431 Views 0 Comments Families week

Defence recognises the critical role our families play in supporting Australian Defence Force members and the work they do in

Leading Seaman Suamili Nanai trains at the HMAS Stirling gym in preparation for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Story by Lieutenant Rilana Ostheim. Photo by Leading Seaman Craig Walton.

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Sailor selected in Commonwealth Games team

20/05/202221/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1510 Views 0 Comments Commonwealth Games, HMAS Stirling

Leading Seaman Suamili Nanai has been selected in the Australian weightlifting team to compete at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham,

Warrant Officer Class Two Grayson Poon is deployed to Papua New Guinea as part of Operation PNG Assist. Story and photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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Deployment to PNG a homecoming for soldier

17/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2062 Views 0 Comments Operation PNG Assist, PNGDF

After deploying on back-to-back international operations to Afghanistan and Iraq, Warrant Officer Class Two Grayson Poon is now on deployment

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

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RAAF support helps family stay connected

17/05/202220/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1777 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

Flight Lieutenant Tracy Zordan at Murray Barracks in Port Moresby, where she has worked as a nurse on Operation Papua New Guinea Assist. Story and photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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Nurse not afraid of a challenge

13/05/202220/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1473 Views 0 Comments Operation PNG Assist, RAAF Reserve

After saving lives in some of the poorest and most dangerous places on Earth in her civilian job, Flight Lieutenant