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2 RAR (Amphib), are halted and challenged by Townsville District Commander, Queensland Police Service Chief Superintendent Craig Hanlon for the 50th anniversary of the Freedom of Entry to the city of Townsville. Story by Lieutenant Simon Hampson. Photo by Corporal Jesse Kane.

A half century of freedom

03/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1927 Views 0 Comments 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Freedom of Entry, Townsville

The anticipation and excitement in the air was palpable on November 27 as Townsville locals awaited the start of the

(L-R) LCDR Kevin Whatling, Naval Architect Mr Marc Richards, CHAP Bradley Galvin, Serco Marine Services Juan Camilo Ruiz Del Rio, Hydrographic Systems Operator Suzanne Burton and CO HMAS Cairns CMDR Glenn Williams on Naval Workboat Otter at HMAS Cairns. Story by Lieutenant Gordon Hutcheon.

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Naval workboat celebrates 40 years on the job

03/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2379 Views 0 Comments

Naval Workboat Otter, Navy’s longest serving workboat, recently marked its 40th birthday at HMAS Cairns. CAPTION: (L-R) LCDR Kevin Whatling,

Commodore Greg Yorke Senior Naval Officer Victoria, presents a farewell letter on behalf of Chief of Navy to Commander John Goss, in company with his wife, Commander Janine March-Goss, and their daughter Ebony at HMAS Creswell. Story by Lieutenant Ben Willee. Photo by POIS James Whittle..

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Recognising extraordinary service

03/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1830 Views 1 Comment HMAS Cerberus

In November, Commander John Goss retired after 57 years’ service in the Royal Australian Navy. CAPTION: Commodore Greg Yorke Senior

Aircraft A21-02 flown by Group Captain Jason Easthope, Chief of Staff, Air Combat Group puts on the last handling display for a RAAF F/A-18 Hornet at RAAF Base Williamtown. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Hornets farewelled after more than 35 years of service

30/11/202130/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2673 Views 3 Comments F/A-18A/B Hornets, No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit, No. 75 Squadron, No. 77 Squadron, Williamtown

Air Force has farewelled the F/A-18A/B Hornets after more than 35 years of service, with an end of era event

Rear Admiral Guy Griffiths AO, DSO, DSC, RAN (Ret’d) and Rear Admiral Mark Hammond, AM, RAN lay wreaths during the HMAS Parramatta II memorial service held at Queen's Wharf Reserve, Parramatta. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

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Sinking of HMAS Parramatta (II) remembered

30/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1443 Views 0 Comments HMAS Parramatta, HMAS Parramatta II

NSW Governor Margaret Beazley AC QC and Commander Australian Fleet Rear Admiral Mark Hammond were among the dignitaries who attended

Army Sergeant Paul Waples is shown unexploded demolition techniques by United States Marine Corps 1st Lieutenant Molly Mcgrath while observing Task Force Koa Moana in Palau. Story by Captain Michael Trainor.

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Soldiers build partnerships in Palau

26/11/202101/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2011 Views 0 Comments Palau, USMC, WWII

Specialist observers from the Australian Army joined the United States Marine Corps (USMC) in Palau recently as part of the

The No. 22 Squadron Standard is prepared to be marched out during a replacement and laying up ceremony at St Andrew's Cathedral in Sydney. Story by Flying Officer Robert Hodgson. Photo by Corporal David Said.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Colours consecrated in cathedral

26/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2216 Views 0 Comments 22 Squadron., Colours, Victoria Cross, WWII

NSW Governor Margaret Beazley has presented No. 22 (City of Sydney) Squadron with a replacement Squadron Standard with additional battle

A colourised studio portrait of S/4449 Ordinary Seaman Thomas Welsby Clark.

History News Royal Australian Navy

Lone HMAS Sydney II survivor identified after 80 years

19/11/202122/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3683 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sydney II

Eighty years after the Australian warship HMAS Sydney II was sunk off the West Australian coast, the only body recovered from

HMAS Sirius sails its final lap of Sydney Harbour during its a final visit to the city during its decommissioning voyage. Story by Lieutenant Jessica Craig. Photo Petty Officer Justin Brown

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Sydney farewells Sirius

19/11/202119/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2186 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sirius

Sydney Harbour was alive with Navy activity on November 15 to farewell HMAS Sirius ahead of the ship’s decommissioning in

Commanding Officer No. 33 Squadron Wing Commander Neil Bowen at the commemorative service in the Wilberforce memorial garden at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by CPL Brett Sherriff.

History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force

Remembering lost aviators of Windsor 380

17/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1868 Views 0 Comments 33 Squadron

On October 29, 1991, an accident off the coast of Gippsland took the lives of five aviators during a training

The sculpture of Sir Richard Williams in Moonta, South Australia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nat Giles. Photo by LAC Stewart Gould .

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Lasting tribute to ‘father of Air Force’

17/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2012 Views 0 Comments Air Force Cadets, Army Cadets

To commemorate 100 years of Air Force, the Copper Coast Council in South Australia held a centenary celebration to honour

A poppy being placed on the roll of honour at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Story by Private Jacob Joseph. Photo by Corporal Nunu Campos.

ADF Australian Army History Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans

A day to reflect and remember

13/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1317 Views 0 Comments Remembrance Day

Each year on Remembrance Day, Australians at home and abroad fall silent to remember the sacrifice of those who gave

Lieutenant Commander Michael Hickie attending a HMAS Platypus dinner. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Ragless.

ADF People History Veterans

Veteran submariner honoured on 99th birthday

13/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1508 Views 1 Comment HMAS Kuttabul, HMAS Penguin, HMAS Platypus, HMAS Sydney, Remembrance Day, Submarine

The remarkable contribution of a 99-year-old submarine commander was honoured by the Royal Australian Navy ahead of Remembrance Day. CAPTION:

Warrant Officer John Markham, the parade Warrant Officer presents Assistant Commissioner Allan Adams with the Freedom of Entry scroll during No. 25 Squadron's Freedom of Entry parade in the City of Perth, Western Australia. Story by Flying Officer Robert Hodgson. Photo by Sergeant Gary Dixon.

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Freedom exercised for first time in a decade

02/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2049 Views 0 Comments

For the first time in more than a decade, No. 25 (City of Perth) Squadron exercised its right to Freedom

Sergeant Gabrielle Gross at the inaugural Women in Air Force luncheon at the Aviation Heritage Museum in Bull Creek, Western Australia. Story by Peta Magorian. Photo by Sergeant Gary Dixon.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Role of women in Air Force celebrated

02/11/202102/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1980 Views 0 Comments RAAF Centenary, women in the ADF

As part of the centenary of Air Force commemorations, a Women in Air Force luncheon was held in Western Australia

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

ADF People History

Former RN nuclear-sub XO likes AUKUS announcement

16/10/202127/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2861 Views 2 Comments

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.

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Unity celebrated in Perth

08/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1345 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 2784 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 2039 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 1640 Views 0 Comments WWII

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