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Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Simone Menzel, a medical technician from No. 2 Expeditionary Health Squadron, at RAAF Base Darwin during Exercise Pitch Black 2022. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Winnall. Photo by Corporal Kylie Gibson.

Medical team ready to respond

07/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1652 Views 0 Comments Exercise Pitch Black, French Air and Space Force, No. 2 Expeditionary Health Squadron, RAAF Darwin

No. 2 Expeditionary Health Squadron have been well-equipped to provide emergency medical service to the 16 visiting nations at Exercise

Chau Giang Phan prepares to depart for a flight in an EC-135 aircraft at HMAS Albatross. Story b y Lieutenant Commander Karen Dwyer. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

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A wish takes flight

06/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1588 Views 0 Comments EC-135, Fleet Air Arm, HMAS Albatross, MH-60R Seahawk, No. 723 Squadron, No. 725 Squadron

The Fleet Air Arm (FAA) was privileged to grant the wish of 13-year-old Chau Giang Phan, who visited HMAS Albatross

Meg, Sally and Cath from the Red Cross Lifeblood Centre with the Deputy Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Chris Smith as he donates plasma at the launch of the 2022 Defence Blood Challenge. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photo by Petty Officer Bradley Darvill.

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Defence Blood Challenge open to new donors

06/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1803 Views 0 Comments Red Cross Blood Challenge

Defence personnel will be presenting their arms to give more than 11000 blood or plasma donations as part of the

Australian Army dental officer Captain Yuen Dieu and dental assistant Private Jacinta Rooke, from 1st Health Battalion, provide dental support to the Gapuwiyak community during the Army Aboriginal Assistance Program. Story byCaptain Evita Ryan.

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Dental duo brightens smiles in Gapuwiyak

26/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1675 Views 0 Comments 1st Health Battalion, 3rd Health Battalion, AACAP, Indigenous

Walking through the crowd of at AFL game in Gapuwiyak in early July, dental duo Captain Yuen Dieu and Private Jacinta

Royal Australian Navy Gender, Peace and Security Adviser Lieutenant Vicky Nguyen, left, during the Pacific Partnership 2022 closing ceremony in Palawan, Philippines. Story by Captain Sarah Kelly. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

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Pacific Partnership concludes in the Philippines

26/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1644 Views 0 Comments Navy Band, Pacific Partnership, USNS Mercy

As the Philippine phase of Pacific Partnership 2022 concluded, members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) contingent farewelled the United

Leading Seaman Suamili Nanai conducts a weightlifting training session at HMAS Stirling gymnasium in preparation for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton. Photo by Leading Seaman Craig Walton.

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Royal Australian Navy sailor represents Australia at Commonwealth Games

26/08/202227/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1524 Views 0 Comments Commonwealth Games

Lifting more than 200kg over one’s head is no mean feat for Australia’s top weightlifter, who experienced all the bells

From left, Privates Kenneth Tucker, Peter Collins, Patrick Collier, Jessica Dargan and Patrick Rankine during an adventure training activity in the Northern Territory. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo: Captain James MacLean.

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Walking together for a good cause

26/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1304 Views 0 Comments 17th Combat Service Support Battalion

Walking along the Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory, Captain James Maclean reflected on fatherhood and his family. CAPTION: From

Air Force Dentist Flight Lieutenant Jack O'Neill (right) and Dental Assistant Leading Aircraftwoman Ocean Mitchell perform a dental procedure onboard United States Hospital Ship USNS Mercy during Pacific Partnership 2022 in Palawan, Philippines. Story by Captain Sarah Kelly. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

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All smiles on Pacific Partnership 2022

19/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1639 Views 0 Comments Pacific Partnership, Philippines, USNS Mercy

Flight Lieutenant Jack O’Neill is a Royal Australian Air Force dental officer currently deployed on Pacific Partnership 2022. CAPTION: Air

Mr Richard Lowe, a Deputy Director within Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group, at the White Horse Tavern in Newport, Rhode Island, US. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Defence employee saves a life

19/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1318 Views 0 Comments

Richard Lowe isn’t one to back away from a person in distress, and not following the crowd led him to

Group Captain Mike Burgess-Orton believes the Defence Blood Challenge will benefit many people like his wife Abigail who receive regular blood products to combat life threatening illness. Story by John Noble. Photo by Flight Sergeant Kev Berriman.

Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force

Taking on the blood challenge to save lives

05/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1528 Views 0 Comments Red Cross Blood Challenge

Donating blood, plasma or platelets could make a significant impact to another person’s quality of life who is in need.

An AFLW Adelaide Crows player climbs a rope ladder with Army Sapper Abbey Patzel holding it steady during their visit to Robertson Barracks as part of their pre-season training camp. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton. Photo by Captain Peter March.

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Adelaide Crows get their Army on

03/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1154 Views 0 Comments 1st Brigade, AFL Women's League, Robertson Barracks

The Adelaide Crows AFLW team smashed Darwin-based Defence personnel in training sessions before being put through their paces by physical

Australian Defence Force personnel assist homeowners affected by floods in Mulgrave, New South Wales. Story by Major Martin Hadley. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

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ADF concludes latest NSW flood assistance

26/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1572 Views 0 Comments Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, NSW Flood Assist, State Emergency Service (SES)

The last of the 250 Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel supporting the New South Wales (NSW) government and emergency services

Dr Michael Davey, right, and his team stop for a photo at the Northern Territory border as they ride around Australia raising money for Soldier On. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton. Photo by Sergeant Sebastian Beurich.

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Riding postie bikes for mental health

26/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1708 Views 0 Comments mental health, Soldier On

Dressed like Wally from Where’s Wally while riding postie bikes around Australia, three former sailors are contending with 14,500km of road

Royal Australian Navy Chaplain Catherine Wynn Jones, right, at the International Chaplaincy Symposium at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello.

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Multi-faiths come together with common goal

26/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1963 Views 0 Comments Chaplains, RIMPAC

Christian, Muslim and Buddhist chaplains have come together onboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii with a common goal to

Royal Australian Air Force officer Flight Lieutenant Luke Brown during a training session for the 48forM8's challenge in Melbourne, Victoria. Story by Captain Carolyn Barnett.

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Gruelling test of fitness for charity

22/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1935 Views 0 Comments mental health, mental toughness

Three Australian Defence Force officers are putting themselves to the ultimate test of fitness this weekend for charity: a 48 hour-long

Royal Australian Navy Maritime Human Resources Officer Lieutenant Vicky Nguyen, right, acts as Master of Ceremonies during the Pacific Partnership 2022 opening ceremony. Story by Captain Lily Charles. Photo supplied.

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Connection to heritage

19/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1375 Views 0 Comments HMAS Albatross, HMAS Cerberus, USNS Mercy, Vietnam

For Royal Australian Navy maritime human resources officer (MHRO), Lieutenant Vicky Nguyen, representing the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in Vietnam

Seaman Medic Laine McLatchey stands in the sick bay onboard HMAS Canberra while at sea during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2022. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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Medic sets sail on rewarding career

19/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1456 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, Maritime Operational Health Unit, medic, RIMPAC

Highly trained medical staff are essential for ensuring Australian Defence Force personnel are at their fighting best in high-tempo operational

Chief of the Defence Force, General Angus Campbell, AO, DSC. Photo by Nicole Mankowski.

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CDF outlines ADF support to Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide

15/07/202217/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2331 Views 3 Comments Chief of Defence Force, Suicide Royal Commission

It has been 12 months since the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide began its work. CAPTION: Chief of

Air Force firefighters during the airfield emergency plan rehearsal at RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dean Squire. Photo by Sergeant Greg O'Neill.

Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force

‘Fiery crash’ tests emergency response

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1982 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, No. 22 Squadron, RAAF Richmond, State Emergency Service (SES)

Busting through early morning fog on RAAF Base Richmond’s airfield, a team of Air Force firefighters dashed towards a fiery crash.

Warrant Officer Class Two Kym O'Leary with Labrador 'York', a Royal Society for the Blind dog in training, at the Keswick Cafe at Keswick Barracks in Adelaide. Story by Corporal Melina Young.

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Coffee with man’s best friend

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1503 Views 0 Comments Keswick Barracks, Therapy Dogs

With a hot coffee, a warm hug and sloppy kisses from a wet nosed four-legged friend, a difficult day can