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Memories of HMAS Vampire

17/01/202318/01/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 857 Views 1 Comment HMAS Vampire

  Saw your article this morning on the Bat getting her new paint job. Here’s a shot I took in Sydney

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Australian observer Leading Aircraftman Ben Whitfield, right, observes personnel from the Ministry of National Defense for Killed in Action Recovery and Identification conduct human remains recovery at White Horse Hill. Story and photo by Petty Officer Jason Wilson.
Asia Australian Army History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Aussies help on Korean DMZ battlefield excavation

12/01/202313/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 975 Views 0 Comments Korean War, Republic of Korea Army (ROKA), United Nations Command (UNC)

The White Horse Hill battlefield is silent, yet decades on it remains contested and dangerous. CAPTION: Australian observer Leading Aircraftman

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Thought provoking Veterans 

Brothers

02/01/202302/01/2023 Barry Zworestine 1170 Views 0 Comments By Barry Zworestine

  Brothers Side by side They sat on the bench One fresh from war The other, weary and aged from

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Participants of the Army Surf Riders development camp at Elizabeth Beach, NSW. Story by Captain Andrew Page. All photos: Sergeant Tristan Kennedy.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing 

Army surf camp builds resilience and wellness

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1769 Views 0 Comments Army Surf Riders Association (ASRA)

The Army Surf Riders Association (ASRA) recently held its development camp as members prepared to compete in the Inter-Service Surfing

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Flying Officer (retd) John 'Blue' Bailey, left, and Commanding Officer of 25 Squadron Wing Commander Paul Taylor pose in a world war jeep replica at RAAF Pearce. Story by Peta Magorian. Photo by Squadron Leader Roger Buddrige.
History News Royal Australian Air Force 

Back to base for centenarian

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 748 Views 1 Comment RAAF Pearce, WWII

Flying Officer (retd) John ‘Blue’ Bailey, a former 25 Squadron pilot, celebrated his 100th birthday with a special visit to

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Leading Aircraftwoman Anna-Jayne Forrest, right, with daughter Millie, attends 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron's strength and conditioning session at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Corporal Melina Young. Photo by Sergeant Peter Borys.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing 

Mums reconnect while regaining strength

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 261 Views 0 Comments RAAF Amberley

Following the birth of her first child, Leading Aircraftwoman Anna-Jayne Forrest was left with a six-centimetre abdominal separation. CAPTION: Leading

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Chief Petty Officer Karl Beyer, left, the winner of best Movember moustache, along with the worst belonging to Acting Sub-Lieutenant Robbie Osborn. Photo by Petty Officer Justin Brown.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing 

Growing moustaches for men’s health

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 515 Views 0 Comments HMAS Albatross, No. 723 Squadron

Members from 723 Squadron – Joint Helicopter School took a short break from buzzing the skies to do some buzzing

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Warrant Officer Class 2 Aaron Waddell embraces creative writing at the University of Canberra’s Inspire Centre during this year’s ARRTS program. Story by Flight Lieutenant Thomas. Photo by Corporal Olivia Cameron.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing 

Writing course provides stress relief

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 282 Views 0 Comments ADF Arts for Recovery Resilience Teamwork and Skills (ARRTS)

It was doing intel work, as an Army intelligence analyst, that brought Warrant Officer Class 2 Aaron Waddell to the

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Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Billy Winkler-Sheean holds a portrait of Teddy Sheean VC with Commanding Officer HMAS Stirling Captain Gary Lawton after his promotion ceremony. Story by Warrant Officer Bill Mansfield. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey.
ADF People History 

Sailor inspired by hero relative

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 231 Views 0 Comments Fleet Support Unit – West (FSU-W), HMAS Stirling, Ordinary Seaman Teddy Sheean, Victoria Cross, WWII

After being inspired to join the Navy by a very well-known relative, Seaman Boatswains Mate Billy Winkler-Sheean was promoted to

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HMAS Arunta personnel conduct a warm up before the Teddy Sheean, VC, Commemorative Workout. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Susan Mossop.
History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Navy 

Healthy tribute to Navy hero

16/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 665 Views 0 Comments HMAS Arunta, Ordinary Seaman Teddy Sheean, Teddy Hero Workout of the Day (WOD), Victoria Cross

HMAS Arunta personnel sweated it out for the inaugural Teddy Hero Workout of the Day (WOD) to honour Navy’s Victoria

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Major Dianne Hutchinson checks a patient's breathing rate during training at the Camp Taji Clinic at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq, in 2017. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor. Photo by Able Seaman Chris Beerens.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing 

Army nurse touches lives of thousands of veterans

16/12/202216/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 476 Views 0 Comments ADF Arts for Recovery Resilience Teamwork and Skills (ARRTS), Army Reserve

While growing up in Melbourne, Dianne Hutchinson always knew she wanted to pursue a career helping people. CAPTION: Major Dianne

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Australian Army soldier Corporal Jake Bostock talks with Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, AO, DSC. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photo by Sergeant Tristan Kennedy.
ADF People History 

Corporal continues family’s Gallipoli legacy

16/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 463 Views 0 Comments Gallipoli Barracks, WWI, WWII

The Australian Defence Force has a rich history of family legacies being carried on through the generations. CAPTION: Australian Army

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ADF ARRTS Program participant FLTLT Tess O'Brien with her art in the visual arts studio at the University of Canberra's Inspire Centre. Story by Flight Lieutenant Thomas McCoy. Photo by CPL Olivia Cameron.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing 

Dealing with a Pandora’s Box of memories

16/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 186 Views 0 Comments ADF Arts for Recovery Resilience Teamwork and Skills (ARRTS), Afghanistan

When a bout of what was dismissed as ‘the blues’ took a greater toll on nursing officer Flight Lieutenant Tessa

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Capability Manager, School of Air Traffic Control, Mr Frank Jones, left, recipient of the 2022 Bellenger Bell award, with the family of the late Wing Commander Sean Bellenger. Story by Flying Officer Alexandra Clarke. Photo by Petty Officer Richard Prideaux.
ADF People History 

Bellenger Bell honours excellence and values

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 796 Views 0 Comments School of Air Traffic Control (SATC)

Capability Manager Frank Jones was awarded the Bellenger Bell Award for 2022 for his exemplary performance at the School of

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32 Squadron and Squadron Leader (retd) Ted McConchie with a 100 Squadron Lockheed Hudson aircraft and 32 Squadron B350 King Air aircraft. Story by Flying Officer Ellis Mitchell. Photo by Petty Officer Richard Prideaux.
History News Royal Australian Air Force 

32 Squadron celebrates 80 years

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 449 Views 0 Comments B-350 King Air, No. 100 Squadron, No. 32 Squadron, RAAF East Sale, WWII

32 Squadron celebrated its 80th anniversary in November at RAAF Base East Sale with unit members, families, local community members

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Chief Petty Officer Jessie McFarland runs a barbershop for charity on board HMAS Adelaide. Story by Flying Officer Brent Moloney. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing 

Haircuts that make a difference

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 200 Views 0 Comments Beyond Blue, HMAS Adelaide, mental health, White Ribbon

When he needs some motivation, Chief Petty Officer Jessie McFarlane gives himself a haircut. CAPTION: Chief Petty Officer Jessie McFarland

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ADF People Health and Wellbeing 

Army CrossFit team pulls – and lifts – its weight

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 226 Views 0 Comments crossfit

If squatting with a long sandbag over your shoulders weighing more than 100kg doesn’t sound like your cup of tea,

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Scott Grimley with his guide dog, Dudley, and Able Seaman Taryn Dickens with her assistance dog, Gigi, enjoy some time in the sun. Story and photo by Private Nicholas Marquis.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing 

Finding the ability to keep working

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 208 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, assistance dogs

CAPTION: Scott Grimley with his guide dog, Dudley, and Able Seaman Taryn Dickens with her assistance dog, Gigi, enjoy some

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Able Seaman Taryn Dickens with her assistance dog, Gigi, at Brindabella Park, ACT. Story and photo by Private Nicholas Marquis.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing 

A change in vision brings opportunity

02/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 455 Views 0 Comments assistance dogs

When Able Seaman Taryn Dickens thought she had a long migraine, she didn’t know her life was going to change.

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Members of New Entry Officer Course 67 contribute to the Defence Blood Challenge by donating blood at the mobile blood centre, Nowra. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photo by Petty Officer Justin Brown.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing 

New blood to the challenge

02/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 380 Views 0 Comments HMAS Creswell, Red Cross Blood Challenge

Twelve members of New Entry Officers’ Course 67 have rolled up their sleeves to donate blood at the Nowra Mobile

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