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Hunter Division of Navy's Reserve Entry Officers’ Course 3-21 at HMAS Creswell. Story by Sub Lieutenant Emily Tinker.

Course navigates a way through rough times

07/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 52 Views 0 Comments COVID-19, HMAS Creswell, Navy Reserve

When COVID-19 hit, it looked like the Navy Reserve Entry Officers’ Course (REOC) would be an early casualty of the

No. 36 Squadron aviators pull a C-17A Globemaster III aircraft during the tug-o-war challenge at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Corporal Jesse Kane.

Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force

Pulling together for a good cause

03/12/202103/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 289 Views 1 Comment Amberley, Beyond Blue, No. 35 Squadron, No. 36 Squadron

In support of mental health, No. 36 Squadron has hosted RAAF Base Amberley’s biggest fundraiser of the year with a

The Australian Sports Medal was awarded to Team Australia competitors and officials in recognition of their participation at Invictus Games Sydney 2018 at a ceremony held at the Australian War Memorial. Story by Squadron Leader Amanda Scott.

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Invictus Games participants honoured

03/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 279 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

Invictus Games 2018 competitors and officials have been honoured with the awarding of the Australian Sports Medal in a moving

Run Army participants from the 3rd Brigade at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville. Story by Lieutenant Simon Hampson. Photo by Corporal Brodie Cross.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Running Change arrives in Townsville

03/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 153 Views 0 Comments 3rd Brigade, Townsville

The Running Change program has made tracks to Townsville, finding many happy feet from the 3rd Brigade ready to join

Australian Army soldiers based at Puckapunyal, Victoria, participate in the 16 hour endurance challenge. Story by Major Carrie Robards.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing Military Fitness News

Pushing the limits for a good cause

26/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 207 Views 0 Comments CATC, Legacy, Puckapunyal

While many of us were sleeping in bed, 31 participants were pushing through pain barrier at the 16-hour endurance challenge

Leading Aircraftwoman Jade Wildin, 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron (1EHS), is currently in Fiji providing medical support to an Australian Army contingent of engineers who are rebuilding the Lekutu Secondary School on Vanua Levu. Story by Captain Dan Mazurek.

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ADF medic back to her roots in Fiji

26/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 86 Views 0 Comments Fiji Assist, Republic of Fiji Military Forces

Leading Aircraftwoman (LACW) Jade Wildin is a long way from home but back to her roots providing medical care to

A soldier from the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment helps Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics during a mass casualty scenario at Townsville field training area. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing Videos

ADF trains with emergency services personnel

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 286 Views 0 Comments

Soldiers, paramedics, firefighters and police have undertaken a complex mass casualty training scenario in Townsville. CAPTION: A soldier from the

Squadron Leader Brendon Knopke performs for military personnel deployed on Operation Accordion. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing Videos

Guitar hero: boosting morale with music

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 193 Views 0 Comments Middle East, Operation Accordion

For Squadron Leader Brendon Knopke, one constant over his 28-year ADF career has been playing the guitar. CAPTION: Squadron Leader

Veteran engagement specialist from Invictus Australia, Rachael Kerrigan, umpires a wheelchair basketball game with soldiers from the School of Infantry at an adaptive sport demonstration event at Singleton, NSW. Story by Major Carrie Robards.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News

Invictus Australia gives soldiers a pathway to hope

23/11/202124/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 139 Views 0 Comments Invictus

Wounded, injured or ill soldiers at the School of Infantry now have a new source of hope on their horizon

Private Robert Bayley, Corporal Jake Cobb and Private Harrison Britt play touch football with children at the Cunnamulla Breakfast Club. Story by Captain Pete Conrad .

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Soldiers join Breakfast Club for a day

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 71 Views 0 Comments Cunnamulla, Royal Australian Regiment

Members of Joint Task Group 629.3, supporting the Queensland Police efforts in western Queensland to help deal with the impacts

Make-A-Wish recipient Adam salutes the Commanding Officer of the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Henry Stimson, while on parade during his visit to Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Jesse Robilliard. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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Army makes a dream come true

23/11/202123/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 329 Views 1 Comment 7th Combat Brigade, Make-A-Wish Foundation

An 11 year-old Brisbane boy who received an unfortunate start in life has been granted his wish to experience an

Members of the Indigenous Marathon Foundation taking part in the inaugural Run Army 2021 5km and 10km events at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Running to make a change

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 103 Views 0 Comments Legacy

The 5km and 10km Run Army fun run returns to Brisbane on Sunday April 24, 2022, with funds raised going

Flight Sergeant Gail Blizzard, Flying Officer Liz Ferrie and Wing Commander Sue Yates during the fundraiser at RAAF Base Williamtown. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Support for breast cancer awareness

17/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 80 Views 0 Comments

RAAF Base Williamtown dug deep to support breast cancer awareness on October 26. CAPTION: Flight Sergeant Gail Blizzard, Flying Officer

Australian Army officer Captain Liz Daly at ACT Health Centre Duntroon, Canberra. Photo by Kym Smith.

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Army health officer nationally recognised

17/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 231 Views 0 Comments COVID-19, STEM

A Newcastle Army health officer has been nationally recognised for creating an online COVID-19 health training package for the ADF.

Royal Australian Navy Petty Officer (PO) Mark ‘Butts’ Butler (left) and Australian Army Signaller (SIG) James ‘Devs’ Devlin work together to produce a weekly podcast while deployed in the Middle East region. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

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Sessions in the sand

13/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 78 Views 0 Comments Middle East, Operation Accordion

Two information systems technicians are ensuring all ADF members deployed on Operation Accordion in the Middle East are regularly enjoying a

The Queensland Reds rugby team, hosted by the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment conduct a stores carry during a three-day training camp at Kokoda Barracks, Canungra, Queensland. Story by Captain Jesse Robilliard. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News Videos

Soldiers push Reds to the limit

10/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 828 Views 0 Comments Adventurous Training, Canungra, Rugby

The Super Rugby Queensland Reds have been pushed to their physical and mental limits at a special preseason training camp

Able Seaman Matthew Mu, left, is greeted by National COVID-19 Task Force Commander Brigadier Mick Garraway after being released from quarantine following his attempt to resuscitate a COVID-positive man in Wellington, NSW. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dean Squire. Photo by Corporal Kylie Gibson.

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“There was really no choice” – says sailor after COVID-patient emergency

05/11/202107/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 952 Views 3 Comments COVID-19

During a routine mid-morning COVID-19 compliance check in Wellington, NSW, earlier this month, COVID-19 task force member Able Seaman Matthew Mu

Australian Army surgeon Major Daniel Chan is part of the Australian Surgical Team deployed to the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Centre in Iraq. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Sharing is the currency of deployment

05/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 178 Views 0 Comments Iraq, Operation Okra

An Australian Army general surgeon has swapped more than knowledge and experiences with his foreign counterparts during a deployment to

Corporal Aaron Hopgood, left, and Lance Corporal Matthew Bosman, of the 16th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, relax after donating blood at an Australian Red Cross Lifeblood mobile donor centre at Woodside Barracks, South Australia. Story by Captain Evita Ryan.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News

First-timers line up to donate blood

05/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 209 Views 0 Comments COVID-19, Red Cross Blood Challenge

The determined effort of Lance Bombardier Bianca Ross has led to a two-day blood-donation blitz at Woodside Barracks in the

Air Force perioperative nurse Flying Officer Cheryl Brophy is deployed to Iraq and is working at the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Centre. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

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COVID support part of deployment

02/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 158 Views 0 Comments COVID-19, Iraq, Operation Okra

As part of her deployment to Iraq, RAAF nursing officer Flying Officer Cheryl Brophy is providing COVID-19 support to contractors

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