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HMS Resolution was a Royal Navy Resolution-class nuclear-powered submarine. Story by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello.

Former RN nuclear-sub XO likes AUKUS announcement

16/10/202120/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 151 Views 1 Comment

With two sons in the Royal Australian Navy, former Royal Navy (RN) nuclear submarine executive officer, Captain Henry Finnis (retd),

Leading Seaman Kirsten Robinson sings the German National Anthem during a commemorative service held at the Western Australian State War Memorial in King’s Park, as part of FGS Bayern's visit to Western Australia during their ongoing Indo-Pacific deployment. Story by Lieutenant Rilana Ostheim. Photo by Leading Seaman Ronnie Baltoft.

Unity celebrated in Perth

08/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 84 Views 0 Comments

The crew of German Navy frigate FGS Bayern on October 3 celebrated Germany’s national day while in Perth during their

Warrant Officer Class 2 Luke Woolfe, left, and his son Trooper James Woolfe. Story by Captain Sandra Seman-Bourke.

ADF People History

Family reflects on connection to unit

06/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1089 Views 0 Comments

With the countdown on to the re-raising of Western Australia’s most storied unit, the 10th Light Horse Regiment, as a

HMAS Shepparton's Hydrographic Department proudly displays the First Lady of the Fleet plaque at HMAS Cairns. Story by Able Seaman Emily Wain and Able Seaman Rebecca Churches.

History News Royal Australian Navy

Shepparton the First Lady of the Fleet

01/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 526 Views 0 Comments First Lady of the Fleet

Paluma-class survey motor launch HMAS Shepparton II is the new First Lady of the Fleet. CAPTION: HMAS Shepparton’s Hydrographic Department proudly

Commander Combat Support Group Air Commodore Veronica Tyler lays a wreath at the Hobart Cenotaph. Story by Flight Lieutenant Kate Davis. Photo by Sergeant Tanya Russell.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Wartime valour remembered in Tasmania

29/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 233 Views 0 Comments WWII

The 81st anniversary of the Battle of Britain was commemorated in Hobart on September 11 at a remembrance service at

Air surveillance operators, from No. 1 Remote Sensor Unit, RAAF Base Edinburgh, make up the catafalque party for the Battle of Britain 2021 Commemoration held at Torrens Parade Ground, Adelaide. Story by Squadron Leader Bruce Chalmers. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

History News Royal Australian Air Force Veterans

Many remember ‘the few’

29/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 282 Views 0 Comments WWII

Eighty-one years since the “few” saved so many in the Battle of Britain, the famous World War II air battle

Bryan "Mick" McShane, right, shares some of his memories of the Air Force with Warrant Officer Russell Beck at the RAAF Base Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre. Story by Flying Officer Robert Hodgson. Photo by Corporal Jesse Kane.

ADF People History Veterans

Former Nasho takes trip down memory lane

29/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 166 Views 0 Comments

A former National Servicemen took a trip down memory lane when he recently visited the Air Force base he was

Shirley Stone shows Aircraftwoman Cassandra Field her World War II training certificate during the presentation in Adelaide. Story by Squadron Leader Bruce Chalmers.

ADF People History Veterans

Certificate evokes fond memories of WWII role

29/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 202 Views 0 Comments

Continuing to highlight Air Force achievements in 2021, the RAAF presented Shirley Stone, WWII WAAAF telegraphist, with an Air Force 2021

Air Commodore Ross Bender lays a sprig of rosemary at one of the grave sites during a commemoration ceremony at Mallala War Cemetery. Story by Group Captain Greg Weller. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

History News Royal Australian Air Force Veterans

WWII contributions of RAAF bases recognised

22/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 358 Views 0 Comments

Those who served during World War II at RAAF Base Mallala during World War II – and the community that

Trevor, left, Allan and Wayne – three generations of Beales in the Army. Trevor and Wayne currently serve as reservists with the 8th/7th Battalion, Royal Victoria Regiment. Story by Captain Kristen Cleland.

ADF People History Veterans

4 Brigade celebrates three generations on Fathers’s Day

07/09/202109/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 365 Views 0 Comments Fathers Day

Three generations of men from the same family have served with Victoria’s 4th Brigade, and this Father’s Day, the brigade

A player from the Royal Australian Corps of Signals Rugby Union Football Club team rises above a Toowoomba Police player in the annual Brett Forte Cup memorial rugby game in Queensland. Story by Flying Officer Evita Ryan. Photo by Corporal Joshua Thomas.

Australian Army History News Police

Rugby game honours fallen police officer

02/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 306 Views 0 Comments

The annual Brett Forte Cup made a comeback on Saturday, August 14, keeping a fallen police officer’s memory alive and

Len Kelly returns the medals of World war I veteran Lieutenant Norman Weynand to his family member Lynne Bennett at the 9th Battalion Museum at Gallipoli Barracks Brisbane. Story by Corporal Olivia Cameron.

ADF People History Veterans

Family reunited with stolen WWI medals

02/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 638 Views 0 Comments

Former Army reservist Len Kelly has a fascination for all things World War I. CAPTION: Len Kelly returns the medals

Leading Seaman Jamie Martin is farewelled by wife Teaghan and son Sterling as HMAS Sirius prepares to depart Fleet Base West, Western Australia, for her final deployment. Story by Lieutenant Commander Ric Mingramm. Photo by Leading Seaman Richard Cordell.

History News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Sirius’ last mission before decommissioning

02/09/202107/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 693 Views 0 Comments

Navy replenishment vessel HMAS Sirius is living up to her motto of “serve and provide” one last time before decommissioning

SIG Wayne Tranter provides a site brief to Papua New Guinea Navy Able Seaman Basil as part of the Communications Infrastructure Upgrade on Manus Island. Story by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello.

Australian Army History News Pacific

Building on partnership with PNG

20/08/202122/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 641 Views 0 Comments

Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have a strong and enduring security partnership, based on a shared vision for a

Commanding Officer Combat Survival Training School Squadron Leader Simon Longley with historian Lynette Silver, who has researched the World War II Sandakan death marches. Story by Corporal Veronica O'Hara. Photo by Corporal Veronica O’Hara.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing History Veterans

Wartime tales of survival inspire

20/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 560 Views 0 Comments

Having listened to his grandfather’s wartime tales of survival as a child, Squadron Leader Simon Longley now leads the unit

The secretary of Australian Defence Force Nurses Association, Robyn Green, right, talks to an Australian Defence nurse during the luncheon in Brisbane. Story by Flying Officer Robert Hodgson.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing History

Role of nurses in Air Force honoured

20/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 148 Views 0 Comments

To mark the Air Force Centenary, members of the Defence Service Nurses gathered for a luncheon at Brisbane’s United Service

The ship's company of HMAS Canberra commemorates the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Savo Island on the flight deck while at sea in the Western Pacific. Story by Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

History News Royal Australian Navy

Loss of HMAS Canberra I remembered

13/08/202115/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 616 Views 2 Comments

On 9 August 2021 the crew of HMAS Canberra II remembered the first ship to bear her name during a small ceremony

World War II veteran Geoff Bydder with his Air Force 2021 commemorative memento. Story by Warrant Officer Bradley Parmenter.

ADF People History Veterans

Air Force veteran a WAG

10/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 243 Views 0 Comments

As part of 2021 Air Force centenary commemorations, veterans who turn 100 this year are being acknowledged with a presentation

The view from the cockpit as No. 10 Squadron AP-3C Orions fly in formation. Story by Flight Sergeant Jessica Daley.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Squadron recognised for excellence

06/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 373 Views 0 Comments

Personnel from No. 10 Squadron operating the AP-3C Orion (EW) based at RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia have maintained

Squadron Officer Doris Carter, WAAAF, at her office desk at RAAF HQ, Victoria Barracks, in 1944. Story by Flying Officer Robert Hodgson. Photo: Australian War Memorial.

ADF People History Veterans

Olympian achieved several firsts in life and in service

06/08/202113/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 612 Views 0 Comments

While several Olympians have worn the uniform of Australia’s air force, Doris Carter’s story is particularly inspirational. CAPTION: Squadron Officer

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