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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.

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

Navy medic Seaman Alana Leonard, from HMAS Penguin, administers a COVID-19 vaccination at the Vaccination Outreach Clinic at the Nyngan Showgrounds, NSW, Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Cameron Martin.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

ADF vaccination teams still making a difference

29/09/202102/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 203 Views 0 Comments COVID-19, Indigenous

ADF Vaccination Outreach Teams have administered more than 46,000 COVID-19 vaccines in more than 30 regional and remote NSW communities since late

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

Obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Rachel Green hosts a women's health presentation at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flying Officer Robert Hodgson. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Women’s health in the spotlight

29/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 65 Views 0 Comments

On September 7, more than 100 serving women from RAAF Base Amberley gathered at the Astra Complex at an event

ADF Aussie Rules Association’s Sergeant David Wood umpires an AFL match at the SCG during the 2021 Toyota AFL Sir Doug Nicholls Round. Story by Lieutenant Ben Willee.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Army PTI spends 9 weeks in AFL bubble

29/09/202110/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 192 Views 0 Comments

When physical training instructor Sergeant David Wood joined the Army in 2011 he never imagined he would spend nine weeks

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

Lieutenant Amanda Dreger in the dispensary at the ADF’s main operating base in the Middle East. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Pharmacist embraces responsibility

29/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 66 Views 0 Comments COVID-19, Operation Accordion

Monday 25 September was World Pharmacist Day, spare a thought for the sole operator across the Middle East region. CAPTION: Lieutenant

Medical officer Flight Lieutenant Melanie Smyth gives the fire commander from Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services and fellow Air Force members a situation report on the crash victims. Story by Flying Officer Robert Hodgson. Photo by Corporal Jesse Kane.

Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force

‘Crash’ tests emergency response

24/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 273 Views 0 Comments

This year’s Exercise Kangaroo Down tested the emergency response limits of RAAF Base Townsville to a simulated helicopter crash. CAPTION: Medical

Sergeant Sean Whittington supervises during a physical training session for Australian Defence Force personnel deployed to the Middle East region. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Kicking physical training goals on deployment

24/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 214 Views 0 Comments Operation Accordion

Playing football in Mittagong, the Southern Highlands of NSW, as a teenager was where Sergeant Sean Whittington’s passion for physical fitness

Able Seaman Dental Assistant Caitlin Taylor, left, and Dental Officer Lieutenant Danica Zhan are embarked on HMAS Canberra to care for the dental health of the task group during Indo-Pacific Endeavour. Story by Lieutenant Alicia Morris, Royal Canadian Navy. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Dental duo sink their teeth into deployment

24/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 116 Views 0 Comments IPE21

The unofficial motto of Lieutenant Danica Zhan and Able Seaman Caitlin Taylor’s department is ‘fit to bite, fit to fight’.

Champion weightlifter Sergeant Steven Graham celebrates his best result. Story by Corporal Veronica O’Hara.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Weightlifter celebrates triple title win

24/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 135 Views 0 Comments

Pushing 118kg above his head, Sergeant Steven Graham won the Australian, Oceania and Commonwealth Masters Championships for his age and

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

Squadron Leader Walter Goedde administers a COVID-19 vaccination to a member of the Orange community as a part of NSW Operation COVID-19 Assist. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Support from public is touching, says nurse

22/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 231 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Royal Australian Air Force Squadron Leader Walter Goedde feels privileged to help provide COVID-19 vaccinations at pop-up clinics in regional

Seaman Alexis Tavener and Leading Seaman Katrina Bougiouras prepare Covid-19 vaccinations at the Orange Vaccination Hub while deployed on NSW Operation COVID-19 Assist. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Navy medic joins jab team in western NSW

22/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 153 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Seaman Alexis Tavener describes supporting NSW Health at vaccination pop-up clinics in western NSW as an incredible experience. CAPTION: Seaman

Private John Daley assists a member of the Orange community before receiving their Covid-19 Vaccination at the Orange Vaccination Hub as a part of NSW Operation COVID-19 Assist. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Medic earns praise at COVID-19 pop-up clinics

22/09/202122/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 137 Views 1 Comment COVID-19

Medic Private John Daley is honoured to help provide COVID-19 vaccinations in regional and remote NSW, and especially likes the

Air Force physical training instructor Corporal Owen Hingston, of No. 22 Squadron, completes an exercise routine from home as part of the online HERCFIT physical and mental wellbeing program with No. 37 Squadron. Story by Shane Kertanegara.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Online fitness program popular

14/09/202126/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 357 Views 0 Comments

While many in the Royal Australian Air Force are now working from home, they have the opportunity to stay fit

Islamic Imam, Royal Australian Navy Chaplain Majidih Essa, conducts Friday prayers for Muslim Afghanistan evacuees at the ADF's main operating base in the Middle East. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Multi-faith chaplaincy provides support

14/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 232 Views 0 Comments Afghanistan, Evacuation of Kabul

ADF chaplaincy is adapting to new situations to deliver multi-faith support to all people, regardless of their spiritual or religious

Chief Petty Officer Tina Elliot assists a member of the Orange community before receiving their vaccination at the city's vaccination hub. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

ADF Health and Wellbeing News

Vaccination team making a difference

10/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 276 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

From the city of Orange to the Outback town of Lightning Ridge, the vaccine outreach team, comprising NSW Health and

An Australian Defence Force medic assesses a child in the evacuee handling centre at Australia’s main operating base in the Middle East. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester.

ADF Health and Wellbeing Middle East News

Medics went above and beyond during evacuation

10/09/202116/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 349 Views 0 Comments Evacuation of Kabul

One of the critical factors in the Afghanistan evacuation was the health and welfare of the more than 4000 evacuees,

Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade support R U OK? Day at Lavarack Barracks, Queensland. Story by Private Jacob Joseph. Photo by Corporal Brodie Cross.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Why it’s important to ask R U OK?

10/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 94 Views 0 Comments RUOK

A simple question could improve someone’s mental health, according to the assistant director of ADF mental health programs Lisa Goldrick.