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Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan, left, with Leading Seaman Jacob Marsden in the pits of the Tickford Racing Supercars team during this year's Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Story by Lieutenant Ben Willee. Photo by Leading Seaman James McDougall.

Skills revved up at race track

11/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1790 Views 0 Comments Tickford Racing

Leading Seaman Jacob Marsden is putting his skills to the test with the Tickford Racing Supercars team, and was in

Lieutenant Commander Makaila Lasalo, right, talks with Nomuka Island residents during Operation Tonga Assist 2022. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

Australian Navy officer witnessed Tongan volcano

11/05/202220/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1961 Views 0 Comments His Majesty’s Armed Forces Tonga, Operation Tonga Assist 2022

Twenty-four hours before Ha’atafu Beach Resort in Tonga was destroyed by a tsunami, one Navy officer stood at the shoreline

Seaman Skye Kinchin on watch aboard HMAS Supply. Story by Lieutenant Yvette Goldberg. Photo by Able Seaman Jarryd Capper.

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Shared stories of HMAS Supply celebrate Indigenous sailor’s culture

11/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1901 Views 0 Comments HMAS Cerberus, HMAS Supply, Indigenous

Seaman Skye Kinchin is in her element at sea aboard HMAS Supply, with its mantra of One ship, many stories, and

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.

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Navy psychologist wins Prince of Wales award

11/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2031 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

Seaman Harry Cox on board HMAS Supply during this year's fleet certification period conducted off Australia's east coast. Story by Lieutenant Yvette Goldberg. Photo by Able Seaman Jarryd Capper.

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Desire to help others inspires career choice

06/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1590 Views 0 Comments HMAS Supply

As a sailor with a desire to help his shipmates, Seaman Harrison “Harry” Cox was well-suited to life as a

Corporal Callum Hite supervises the preparation of a Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopter for live-fire practise during Exercise Griffin Guns at Mount Bundey training area, south of Darwin. Story by Captain Carolyn Barnett. Photo by Lance Corporal Mitchell Creek.

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Corporal helps Regiment get its guns out

29/04/202220/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2484 Views 0 Comments 1st Aviation Regiment, RAAF Darwin, Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter

Ground crew aircraft support (GCAS) soldiers provided vital functions for helicopters on Exercise Griffin Guns. CAPTION: Corporal Callum Hite supervises

Bombardier Christopher Dawson Army holds an unmanned aerial vehicle used on its first domestic mission during Operation Bushfire Assist. Story by Captain Catalina Martinez Pinto.

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Drone operator returns to bushfire town for Anzac Day

29/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1812 Views 0 Comments 9th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery, ANZAC Day 2022, Army Reserve, Operation Bushfire Assist

A bombardier who flew daily drone missions to support fire relief efforts in eastern Victoria in 2019, returned on Anzac

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.

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Anzac Cove service poignant for bugler

29/04/202208/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2114 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.

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Anzac Day 2022: a family connection at Anzac Cove

29/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2070 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.

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.

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Remembering Galloping Jack at Gallipoli

28/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1936 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.

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Medals taken to battlefield in family tribute

28/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2244 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

Sergeant Wei Huang, from the School of Armour, discusses the vehicles on display with Henry Rogers and his father, Tom, at the Puckapunyal Military Area community open day. Story by Major Carrie Robards. Photo by Private Kelsey Innes.

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Rare glimpse of Puckapunyal for public

28/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2131 Views 0 Comments Puckapunyal

Members of the public got a rare opportunity when the Puckapunyal military area opened its gates for a day in early April.

Invictus Games 2020 competitors are cheered on by family and friends during one of the events at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Tina Langridge. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.

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Family and friends are at the heart of Invictus Games

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1619 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

If our Invictus warriors are the masters of their fate, then the same can be said for their family and

Invictus Games 2020 competitor Mark Armstrong deflects the ball during the sitting volleyball match against Netherlands at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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It’s not about the medals for Mark

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1654 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

For Brisbane-based Mark Armstrong, the Invictus Games is not about the number of medals you collect but the connections and

Former Royal Australian Navy medic Emilea Mysko is bringing home two silvers and one bronze medal from Invictus Games The Hague 2020. Story by Tina Langridge. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.

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‘Em’-azing Emilea is inspired by her daughter

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1546 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

Love is a powerful motivator. CAPTION: Former Royal Australian Navy medic Emilea Mysko is bringing home two silvers and one

Australian Army soldier Warrant Officer Class Two Michael Dowling from Headquarters 1st Division in Brisbane is heading home to Norfolk Island to commemorate Anzac Day, his first in his hometown in over 20 years. Story by Captain Jessica O’Reilly. Photo by Private Nicole Dorrett.

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Norfolk Island bound this Anzac Day

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2833 Views 0 Comments 1st Division, ANZAC Day 2022

As Australian Army soldiers finalise their plans for Anzac Day, Warrant Officer Class Two Michael Dowling from Headquarters 1st Division

Lance Corporal Samuel Kemp from 1st Military Police Battalion is returning to his hometown of Murgon, Queensland, to join in the local community events to commemorate Anzac Day 2022. Story by Captain Evita Ryan.

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Heading home to Murgon for Anzac Day

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1189 Views 0 Comments 1st Military Police Battalion, ANZAC Day 2022

When Lance Corporal Samuel Kemp was five years of age, his parents searched for an affordable acreage property in Queensland

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Musician’s touching tribute

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1275 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, Villers-Bretonneux, WWI

More than 105 years after his death, the name and legacy of Private No. 5104 Matthew Tubman lives on. CAPTION:

Major Christopher Pitman from Australia's Federation Guard pauses to reflect at the headstone of fallen Australian soldier from the First World War in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, France. Story by Captain Sarah Kelly. Photo by Corporal John Solomon.

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Reflections of the past and their lasting impact

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1862 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, WWI

In a quiet moment among rehearsals, Australia’s Federation Guard Major officer commanding Christopher Pitman paid his respects to his great

Warrant Officer Class One Mick Patman is the Headquarters 7th Brigade artificer sergeant major at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane. Story by Major Roger Brennan. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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Calling the units as they march on Anzac Day

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2042 Views 0 Comments 7th Brigade, ANZAC Day 2022

Warrant Officer Class One Michael Patman will be part of ABC Brisbane’s Anzac Day team providing commentary about 7th Brigade units as they