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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.

Agreement set to strengthen healthcare in Indo-Pacific

17/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 268 Views 0 Comments

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

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 266 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

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 268 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

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.

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Fun Run raises more than $150,000 for Legacy

06/05/202206/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 280 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

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 129 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

From left: Private Tori Doherty, Lieutenant Joshua Mildrum and Captain Michele Muncaster, from the 3rd Health Battalion, provide administrative support during the pop-up clinic at Stepping Stones in Port Augusta, South Australia. Story by Captain Nathan Freeman.

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Health battalion praised for vital COVID support

16/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 412 Views 0 Comments 3rd Health Battalion, COVID-19 Assist, Indigenous

An Aboriginal community-controlled health service in Port Augusta, South Australia, has praised the invaluable support of the 3rd Health Battalion

The 808 Squadron MRH-90 Taipan helicopter prepares to take-off from HMAS Canberra during Operation Tonga Assist 2022. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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808 Squadron happy with versatility shown on Tonga Assist

16/04/202218/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 459 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Canberra, HMAS Supply, MRH-90 Taipan, No. 808 Squadron, Operation Tonga Assist 2022

During Operation Tonga Assist 2022, crews from Navy’s 808 Squadron completed dozens of missions around the 169-island archipelago, including VIP

Invictus Games Team Australia competitors Matt Model (left) and Damien Irish (right) gift a pair of Team Australia swimmers to Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Games kick-off with cheeky gift

16/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 290 Views 0 Comments

Team Australia is off to a cheeky start to the Invictus Games The Hague 2020, with competitors gifting Invictus Games

Invictus Games Team Australia competitors and their family and friends watch on as Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex addresses the crowd during the welcome reception held at the Nations Home, Invictus Games Park in The Hague, the Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt.

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Invictus Games begin today

16/04/202216/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 231 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

After four long years, the moment competitors and their families and friends have been waiting for has finally arrived –

The ship's company of HMAS Canberra shortly after completing the 96km March On challenge raising funds for Soldier On. Story by Lieutenant Laura Watman.

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Marching On deck for mental health

10/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 221 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, Soldier On

HMAS Canberra‘s crew completed the 96km March On challenge raising funds for Soldier On while sailing home from Operation Tonga Assist 2022. CAPTION:

Health and Wellbeing News Veterans

It’s almost time! Team Australia prepares for the Invictus Games

24/03/202226/03/2022 Vanessa Bernardo 625 Views 0 Comments

The Invictus Games The Hague 2020 is about to kick off, running from 16 to 22 April 2022 in the

Health and Wellbeing Veterans

Will you rise with Aussie veterans? Join ZERO600

20/03/202220/03/2022 Vanessa Bernardo 535 Views 0 Comments

Invictus Australia has today announced its inaugural fundraiser, ZERO600 – calling on Aussies to be up and outside at 6am

Warrant Officer Tim Cummins with his son, Jack, at Ship Wreck Bay in Golden Bay, Western Australia. Story by Petty Office Lee-Anne Cooper. Photo by Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey.

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Cancer battle motivates marathon effort

17/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 263 Views 0 Comments

Instead of hanging out with mates and playing sport, at 16, Jack Cummins was fighting for his life in hospital.

Invictus Games 2020 Team Australia competitors Scott Reynolds, right, and Emma Murfet, centre, during a cycling training camp with University of South Australia staff in Adelaide, SA. Photo by Corporal Kieren Whiteley.

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Cycling towards Invictus Games

14/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 283 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games, mental health

Former maritime warfare officer Scott Reynolds suffered from a range of medical conditions leading to his medical discharge from the

Army officer Major Mark Vele supported Operation COVID-19 Assist for almost 18 months in 2020-21. Story by Captain Jessica O’Reilly.

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Personal tragedy motivates deployment

10/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 168 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, COVID-19 Assist, Operation PNG Assist, PNGDF

For Major Mark Vele, the opportunity to lead a contingent in his native Papua New Guinea just made sense. CAPTION: Army

Australian Defence Force and Defence personnel at Victoria Barracks in Sydney prior to the 2021 Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. Story by Private Jacob Joseph. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav.

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Defence proud to march in Mardi Gras parade

04/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 181 Views 0 Comments LGBTQIA+

Parading around Sydney Cricket Ground, about 40 Australian Defence Force personnel and Defence public servants will march in full ceremonials

ustralian Defence Force personnel from the Aged Care Support Planning & Coordination Team working with Department of Health personnel in Canberra on 22. Story by Private Jacob Joseph. Photo by Kym Smith.

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ADF support to aged care set to increase

25/02/202228/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 630 Views 0 Comments COVID-19 Assist

Twenty-four ADF medical teams assisted at aged-care facilities in the first weeks of ADF support to the aged-care sector, with

HMAS Anzac crew deployed on Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2021 show the personalised quilts and laundry bags made for them by volunteers from Aussie Hero Quilts. Story by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello. Photo by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

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Quilters stitch together a decade of support

25/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 562 Views 0 Comments Aussie Hero Quilts, Quilts

Whether it is on a bed during deployments or on the lap of a veteran in hospital, a quilt made

ADF personnel participated in the Summer Criterium Series cycling event held at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia. Story by Peta Magorian. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Navy

Cyclists race at Stirling

25/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 227 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stirling

A cool sea breeze provided some respite from the rising heat for cyclists racing at HMAS Stirling when the base

Some of the action at the archery-come-and-try-day in Berry, NSW, organised by Invictus Australia and Archery Australia. Photos supplied.

Health and Wellbeing News Veterans

Invictus Australia and Archery Australia hit targets for Defence community

09/02/202209/02/2022 Vanessa Bernardo 634 Views 0 Comments

Invictus Australia, Archery Australia and Wheelchair Rugby League joined forces to host a veteran community event in Berry, NSW earlier

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