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Personnel at the Army Logistics Training Centre use the MakerSpace workshop on Latchford Barracks. Story and photos by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree.

Intuitive 3D printers improve cognitive learning

16/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1357 Views 0 Comments 3d Printer, MakerSpace, RAEME

Creating a T-800 Terminator skull with glowing red eyes to hold your beret might not seem like the most ‘military’

Royal Navy's dental surgeon Lieutenant Grace Smalley, left, and dental nurse Able Rate Jamie Shand, both from 40 Commando, perform a dental examination on an Australian Army soldier during Exercise Predator's Run at the Bradshaw Field Training Area. Story and photo by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.

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Keeping digger’s bite to stay in the fight

16/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1153 Views 0 Comments Exercise Predator’s Run, Royal Navy

Gum pain or toothache can impact your ability to fight, reducing focus and resolve. CAPTION: Royal Navy’s dental surgeon Lieutenant Grace

Major Lisa Rigby (right) and Ms Donna MacKenzie inspect mosquitos at the ADF Malaria and Infectious Disease Institute at Gallipoli Barracks in Enoggera, Brisbane. Story by Flight Lieutenant Marina Power. Photos by Lance Corporal Luke Donegan.

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Putting the sting on mozzies

13/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1447 Views 0 Comments Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), environmental health officers (EHO), Gallipoli Barracks

Not all superheroes wear capes – some wear safety glasses, white coats and carry insect repellent. CAPTION: Major Lisa Rigby

Corporal Timothy Rymill, right, and other Army medical personnel from 1st Health Battalion triage a simulated patient inside the Role 1 treatment facility at RAAF Base Curtin, WA, during Exercise Austral Shield. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photos by Corporal Lisa Sherman.

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Exercise Austral Shield troops in safe hands

02/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1613 Views 0 Comments 1st Health Battalion, 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Army Reserve, Exercise Austral Shield, RAAF Curtin

Corporal Timothy Rymill has been an Army Reserve treatment team medic with the 1st Health Battalion for three years, but

Two new resources will help leaders address personnel issues arising from psychosocial hazards in the workplace. Story by John Noble. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Annika Smit.

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RAAF homes in on psychosocial hazards

25/07/202402/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1297 Views 0 Comments Directorate of Mental Health and Wellbeing – Air Force (MH&W-AF), Human Performance and Safety (HPS)

The Royal Australian Air Force has introduced a suite of products to help commanders and team leaders support the mental

RAAF Group Captain Glenn Pascoe, Surgeon to the Combined Forces Air Component Command at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Hawaii for Exercise RIMPAC, speaks with medical team members. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photo by Corporal Adam Abela.

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RAAF surgeon leads international medical team at RIMPAC

17/07/202424/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1058 Views 0 Comments RIMPAC

A RAAF medical officer is filling one of three component surgeon positions, charged with ensuring the care of more than

Australian Amphibious Force members, Privates Jaguar Nibreda, Matthew Price, Jarrod Roughley, Jack Vaysset and Jack Thompson, rescued swimmers in distress at Berry Springs, NT. Story by Lieutenant Angela Faulkner.

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Soldiers save swimmers’ lives

12/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1489 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide

Quick thinking by several Australian Army soldiers saved the life of an unconscious swimmer and four others in a Northern

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Memories of a Vietnam veteran

05/07/202410/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2367 Views 0 Comments Vietnam veterans

In 1969 at the age of 20, Rudolph Stachow was on his first patrol in Vietnam as an infantryman. CAPTION: Vietnam

Sergeant Deborah Williamson, right, receives the McCarthy Rowbottom Jones Memorial Award by Group Captain John Rollo. Story by Corporal Melina Young.

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Taking the pain out of going to the dentist

05/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 952 Views 0 Comments No. 2 Expeditionary Health Squadron, RAAF Tindal

Aviators at RAAF Base Tindal needing wisdom teeth removed can thank Sergeant Deborah Williamson for eliminating the 700km round trip

Health Operational Conversion Unit Aeromedical Evacuation course director, Flight Lieutenant Diane Casey, left, speaks with participating international partners inside a C-130J Hercules training fuselage at RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Flying Officer Madeleine Magee. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.

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Taking training beyond borders

03/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1115 Views 0 Comments Health Operational Conversion Unit (Health OCU), International Aeromedical Evacuation (I-AE), RAAF Richmond

The Royal Australian Air Force’s Health Operational Conversion Unit (Health OCU) has conducted its first full International Aeromedical Evacuation (I-AE)

Team Australia captains Sergeant Emily Lahey, right, and Cooper Blackwood carry the Australian National Flag as they lead the Australian contingent competing at the Warrior Games 2024 on to the stage for the closing ceremony. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photos by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.

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Team Australia celebrates success at Warrior Games

03/07/202406/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1082 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

The achievements of Team Australia were celebrated as the curtains closed on the 2024 Warrior Games. CAPTION: Team Australia captains Sergeant

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Tricia Reynolds at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Proud to be back in uniform

28/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1122 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

When Tricia Reynolds cheekily said she applied for the Warrior Games just for the team tracksuit, she was only half

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Georgia Murrell at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Dream comes true at Warrior Games

28/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 813 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

Just over two years ago, Georgia Murrell was paralysed and facing the arduous task of learning to walk again. CAPTION: Warrior

Nigel Coutts celebrates wining silver in the men’s road race during the cycling events at the 2024 Warrior Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Florida, US. Story Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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28/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 867 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

He’s been blown up twice, hit by a car and sustained multiple injuries after jumping out of a plane. CAPTION: Nigel

Leading Aircraftman Paul Street, centre, receives the CSG Aviator of the Year and bronze commendation for his work designing and building the frame for the Health OCU BlueRoom simulator. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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Nuts and bolts approach takes off

28/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 809 Views 2 Comments No. 23 Squadron

A 23 Squadron fitter and turner was named Combat Support Group’s Aviator of the Year in May for helping bring

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Captain Doug Griffiths at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Clearance diver ready to shine at Warrior Games

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 823 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

Navy clearance diver Captain Doug Griffiths said cancer changed his perspective on life for the better. CAPTION: Warrior Games 2024 competitor

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Luke Manhire at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Setting an example for his sons

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 954 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

When Luke Manhire held his first-born son 23 years ago, he knew he had to join the ADF. CAPTION: Warrior Games

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Laura Reynell at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Navy veteran goes from Dusseldorf to Florida

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 979 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

Laura Reynell is working to replicate last year’s gutsy performance at Invictus Games Düsseldorf as she backs up for a

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Diane Jackson at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Power-packed experience ahead

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1081 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

Competing in the 2024 Warrior Games in Florida means a lot to Airlie Beach resident Diane Jackson. CAPTION: Warrior Games 2024

Warrior Games 2024 competitor Brett Lewis at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ACT. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge.

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Targeting personal bests at Warrior Games

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 985 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

It was a former Invictus Australia team member that first inspired Wodonga’s Brett Lewis to get off the couch and