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Commanding Officer HMAS Cerberus Captain Ainsley Morthorpe, right, presents Joe Alexander with a butchers rate badge during his visit to the old butchers shop at Cerberus. Story by Lieutenant Ben Willee. Photo by Leading Seaman James McDougal.

A butcher’s hook at old stomping ground

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Retired Chief Petty Officer butcher Joe Alexander, one of the few remaining Butcher Branch sailors to serve in the Navy,

Former chief of naval personnel Rear Admiral Guy Griffiths (retd) at the launch of his biography, Guy Griffiths: The Life & Times of an Australian Admiral, at the Australian War Memorial. Story by Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder. Photo by Petty Officer Bradley Darvill.

Admiral’s story a ‘piece of naval history’

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Guy Griffiths was just a teenager when the warship he was serving in as a young midshipman was sunk in

Private Alex Norgrove at work at Robertson Barracks, Northern Territory. Story by Captain Rebecca Griffith. Photo by Private Georgia Armstrong.

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History inspires soldier in work and play

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Private Alexander Norgrove’s interest in military history not only inspired him to join the Army, but forms the basis of

Senior Australian Defence Force Officer for RAAF Base Williamtown Group Captain Anthony Stainton presents George Lincoln an Air Force centenary memento. Story by Wing Commander Sue Yates. Photo by Sergeant David Gibbs.

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Ex-RAAF centenarian get surprise service memento

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World War II veteran George Lincoln was presented a Royal Australian Air Force 100th birthday commemorative memento on 11 May

South Australian Police Chief Superintendant Stuart McLean challenges No. 24 (City of Adelaide) Squadron during a march along King William Street to Adelaide Town Hall. Story by Flying Officer Suellen Heath. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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Medieval tradition on parade in Adelaide

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Air Force’s No. 24 Squadron exercised its right to Freedom of Entry to Adelaide on May 7 to mark the

No. 460 Squadron aviators pose in front of the G for George Lancaster bomber at the Australian War Memorial. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.

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Remembering WWII Bomber Command aviators

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The 79th anniversary of RAAF squadrons joining combat operations with the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Bomber Command in World War

Members of General Entry 388 Emms Division standing at ease during their graduation parade at the Navy Recruit School at HMAS Cerberus, Victoria, with family and friends in the background. Story by Lieutenant Ben Willee. Photo by Leading Seaman Bonny Gassner.

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Families back on deck at parade

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For the first time in more than 12 months, family and friends of Navy recruits were able to attend a

Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force veteran Beryl Barton is presented an Air Force 2021 commemorative memento by Senior Australian Defence Force Officer RAAF Base Wagga Group Captain Chris Ellison. Story by Flight Lieutenant Lana Woodhouse. Photo by Sergeant John Marshall.

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Work with Mosquitoes a source of pride

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Personnel from RAAF Base Wagga helped Beryl Barton (nee Slingo) celebrate her 100th birthday just before Anzac Day. CAPTION: Women’s

Franklin II enters the waters near HMAS Creswell in Jervis Bay, NSW, accompanied by Navy One. Story by Lieutenant Commander Dave Jones. Photo by Able Seaman Susan Mossop.

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College icon sails home

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Restored ex-Royal Australian Naval College (RANC) yacht Franklin II sailed back to her former home port of HMAS Creswell in

Warrant Officer of the Navy Deb Butterworth, right, speaks with Gaye Doolan, Heather Milward and Judith Rowe from the WRANS - Naval Women’s Association (ACT) at the Australian War Memorial. Story by Acting Sub-Lieutenant Jack Meadows. Photo by Petty Officer Bradley Darvill.

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Formation of women’s naval service commemorated

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Back in April 1941, 12 female telegraphists and two attendants were authorised into service in the Women’s Royal Australian Naval

Ex-Corporal George Hepburn, Vietnam veteran of 161st (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight with Craftsman Cameron Powell at Broomfield, Victoria. Story by Captain Carolyn Barnett.

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A special Anzac Day at home

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Australians have gathered since 1916 by their town’s war memorials to remember the fallen, the wounded and all those who

Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder reflects in front of the Roll of Honour at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Story by Sergeant Sebastian Beurich. Photo by Leading Seaman Kayla Jackson.

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A day to remember

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This year’s dawn service was unforgettable for one member, who stood next to her grandfather in her uniform for the

George King, who turned 100 on Anzac Day, visiting the National Maritime Museum in Sydney. Story by Private Jacob Joseph.

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Marking a century on Anzac Day

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A former sailor in HMAS Bathurst had planned a quiet one for his 100th birthday on Anzac Day. CAPTION: George

Private Scott Thompson at St Mary's Primary School, Northampton, WA, during the clean-up following Tropical Cyclone Seroja. Story by Captain Zoe Griffyn. Photo by Leading Seaman Kieren Whiteley.

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Deployment is a family affair

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Private Scott Thompson’s deployment to help the recovery efforts in Western Australia following Tropical Cyclone Seroja has taken the Perth

Recruit Billy Winkler-Sheean is attending Recruit School at HMAS Cerberus in Victoria. Story by Lieutenant Tanalee Smith. Story by James McDougall.

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Following in famous footsteps

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Billy Winkler-Sheean grew up walking the Sheean Walk and hearing proud family stories of the heroism of his great-great uncle,

A24-362 OX-V Catalina takes to the skies near RAAF Base Edinburgh. In the background a Neptune and a AP-3C Orion. 3 generations of 11 Squadron aircraft. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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Top 10 Iconic RAAF Aircraft – 7: Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina

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As the Royal Australian Air Force celebrated its Centenary on 31 March 2021, they compiled their Top Ten most iconic

Relatives of Ordinary Seaman Edward “Teddy” Sheean, VC prepare to lay a wreath at an Anzac Day Service in Latrobe, Tasmania. From left, Mr Andrew Jarvie, Mr Ted Sheean, Miss Bella Sheean and Mr Garry Ivory. Story by Lieutenant Jessica Craig. Photo by Petty Officer Tom Gibson.

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Navy’s first VC recipient commemorated

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Navy personnel have marked Anzac Day in Latrobe, Tasmania to honour Navy’s first Victoria Cross recipient, Ordinary Seaman Edward “Teddy”

Leading Aircraftwoman Carley Dunn, left, Squadron Leader Del Gaudry, and Corporal Maddison Henry stand with Mrs Iris Terry during a formal presentation of a uniform at the Fairfield RSL. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Corporal Kylie Gibson.

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New uniform for Air Force veteran

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A new uniform has been presented to 103-year-old Air Force veteran Iris Terry, which she will proudly wear on her

An evacuation raft built by the Royal Australian Navy Bridging Train is shown evacuating artillerymen with a field gun in January 1915. The rafts were towed by lighters during the evacuation from Gallipoli.

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Bridging Train carries precious cargo

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Although the Royal Australian Navy Bridging Train (RANBT) only existed for two years, the unit performed crucial work for the

At the Central Flying School. Lieutenant George Merz is seated (second row from front) second from left, Captain Henry Petre is seated third from left and Lieutenant Eric Harrison is seated fourth from left. Story by Wing Commander Mary Anne Whiting. Photo by Australian War Memorial.

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Baptism of fire for fledgling air force

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This year, Air Force marked its centenary, but the service was born in the Army and had a baptism of