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Participants of the Army Surf Riders development camp at Elizabeth Beach, NSW. Story by Captain Andrew Page. All photos: Sergeant Tristan Kennedy.

Army surf camp builds resilience and wellness

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1587 Views 0 Comments Army Surf Riders Association (ASRA)

The Army Surf Riders Association (ASRA) recently held its development camp as members prepared to compete in the Inter-Service Surfing

Leading Aircraftwoman Anna-Jayne Forrest, right, with daughter Millie, attends 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron's strength and conditioning session at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Corporal Melina Young. Photo by Sergeant Peter Borys.

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Mums reconnect while regaining strength

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 190 Views 0 Comments RAAF Amberley

Following the birth of her first child, Leading Aircraftwoman Anna-Jayne Forrest was left with a six-centimetre abdominal separation. CAPTION: Leading

Chief Petty Officer Karl Beyer, left, the winner of best Movember moustache, along with the worst belonging to Acting Sub-Lieutenant Robbie Osborn. Photo by Petty Officer Justin Brown.

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Growing moustaches for men’s health

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 424 Views 0 Comments HMAS Albatross, No. 723 Squadron

Members from 723 Squadron – Joint Helicopter School took a short break from buzzing the skies to do some buzzing

Warrant Officer Class 2 Aaron Waddell embraces creative writing at the University of Canberra’s Inspire Centre during this year’s ARRTS program. Story by Flight Lieutenant Thomas. Photo by Corporal Olivia Cameron.

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Writing course provides stress relief

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 241 Views 0 Comments ADF Arts for Recovery Resilience Teamwork and Skills (ARRTS)

It was doing intel work, as an Army intelligence analyst, that brought Warrant Officer Class 2 Aaron Waddell to the

Major Dianne Hutchinson checks a patient's breathing rate during training at the Camp Taji Clinic at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq, in 2017. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor. Photo by Able Seaman Chris Beerens.

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Army nurse touches lives of thousands of veterans

16/12/202216/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 416 Views 0 Comments ADF Arts for Recovery Resilience Teamwork and Skills (ARRTS), Army Reserve

While growing up in Melbourne, Dianne Hutchinson always knew she wanted to pursue a career helping people. CAPTION: Major Dianne

ADF ARRTS Program participant FLTLT Tess O'Brien with her art in the visual arts studio at the University of Canberra's Inspire Centre. Story by Flight Lieutenant Thomas McCoy. Photo by CPL Olivia Cameron.

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Dealing with a Pandora’s Box of memories

16/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 126 Views 0 Comments ADF Arts for Recovery Resilience Teamwork and Skills (ARRTS), Afghanistan

When a bout of what was dismissed as ‘the blues’ took a greater toll on nursing officer Flight Lieutenant Tessa

Chief Petty Officer Jessie McFarland runs a barbershop for charity on board HMAS Adelaide. Story by Flying Officer Brent Moloney. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

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Haircuts that make a difference

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 151 Views 0 Comments Beyond Blue, HMAS Adelaide, mental health, White Ribbon

When he needs some motivation, Chief Petty Officer Jessie McFarlane gives himself a haircut. CAPTION: Chief Petty Officer Jessie McFarland

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Army CrossFit team pulls – and lifts – its weight

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 160 Views 0 Comments crossfit

If squatting with a long sandbag over your shoulders weighing more than 100kg doesn’t sound like your cup of tea,

Scott Grimley with his guide dog, Dudley, and Able Seaman Taryn Dickens with her assistance dog, Gigi, enjoy some time in the sun. Story and photo by Private Nicholas Marquis.

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Finding the ability to keep working

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 130 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, assistance dogs

CAPTION: Scott Grimley with his guide dog, Dudley, and Able Seaman Taryn Dickens with her assistance dog, Gigi, enjoy some

Able Seaman Taryn Dickens with her assistance dog, Gigi, at Brindabella Park, ACT. Story and photo by Private Nicholas Marquis.

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A change in vision brings opportunity

02/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 411 Views 0 Comments assistance dogs

When Able Seaman Taryn Dickens thought she had a long migraine, she didn’t know her life was going to change.

Members of New Entry Officer Course 67 contribute to the Defence Blood Challenge by donating blood at the mobile blood centre, Nowra. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photo by Petty Officer Justin Brown.

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New blood to the challenge

02/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 298 Views 0 Comments HMAS Creswell, Red Cross Blood Challenge

Twelve members of New Entry Officers’ Course 67 have rolled up their sleeves to donate blood at the Nowra Mobile

Leading Seaman Stacey Allen, left, and Lieutenant Danica Zhan provide dental care to Leading Seaman Damien Ripley while embarked in HMAS Stalwart. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Aaron Robinson.

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Pearly whites on the deep blue sea

02/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 343 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stalwart, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

Dental Officer Lieutenant Danica Zhan and Leading Seaman Stacey Allen form the deployed dental team on board HMAS Stalwart for

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Marking a milestone for charity

02/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 209 Views 0 Comments 1RAR

How do you mark a milestone birthday? Throw a big party and invite all your friends? Take an overseas holiday

Private Kirsty Joyce, from Rifle Company Butterworth Rotation 137, swaps patches with a Royal Brunei Land Force Medic from the 3rd Battalion. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photos by Bombardier Guy Sadler.

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Medics tested on jungle exercise in Brunei

02/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 558 Views 0 Comments 2nd Health Battalion, Exercise Mallee Bull, Rifle Company Butterworth, Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF)

Hailing from the small town of Kukerin in rural Western Australia, Army Medic Private Kirsty Joyce was a long way

26 Squadron Mechanical Equipment Operations Maintenance Section (MEOMS) team with the F/A-18 Hornet billy cart. Story and all photos by Corporal Melina Young.

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Pushing the blues away

01/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 378 Views 0 Comments Beyond Blue, F/A-18A/B Hornets, RAAF Williamtown

A zeal to revive a vintage classic and deliver it a new purpose drove Sergeant Michael Dellaca to wipe 10

RAAF and Queensland police conduct a tyre flip during a training session at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flying Officer Greg Hinks. Photos by Corporal Kieren Whiteley.

Health and Wellbeing News Police Royal Australian Air Force

Friendly but fierce battle with police

01/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 422 Views 0 Comments 23 Squadron, Joint Military Police Unit (JMPU), No. 2 Security Forces Squadron

The battle lines were drawn at RAAF Base Amberley recently, with personnel from 2 Security Force, Joint Military Police Unit

Private Samuel Sutcliffe, centre, from 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, volunteers as a patient during combat first-aid training. Story by Lieutenant Amy Johnson. Photos by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

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Soldiers practise combat first aid at sea

01/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 372 Views 0 Comments 1RAR, 2RAR, HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

Army first aid personnel are returning from sea equipped and ready to step back into the field. CAPTION: Private Samuel

ADFA Men's Rowing team in action at the Disher Cup 2022. Story by Sam Cuninghame. Photo by Officer Cadet Elliot Parker.

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ADFA claims victory at annual regatta

25/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 487 Views 0 Comments

The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) rowing team has been crowned winner of the Disher Cup Regatta for 2022, after

Australian Army Warrant Officer Class One Peter Morritt makes his 100th donation to the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood centre. Story by Captain Jordan Grantham.

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Family and friends inspire 100 blood donations

23/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 449 Views 0 Comments Red Cross Blood Challenge

Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Peter Morritt recently completed his 100th blood donation, 21 years after his first. CAPTION: Australian

Australian Army soldiers and a local resident speak with a NSW Rural Fire Service volunteer in Forbes. Story by Captain Zoe Griffyn. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

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Soldiers help with heavy lifting in Forbes

18/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 546 Views 0 Comments 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Operation Flood Assist, State Emergency Service (SES)

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (2 RAR) in Townsville, travelled to Forbes, NSW, to provide support to

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