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Personnel from HMAS Watson participate in Lifeline’s Push-Up Challenge. Story by Midshipman Alice Rogers. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

84,630 push-ups in the name of mental health

07/07/202308/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1083 Views 0 Comments HMAS Watson, Lifeline, Push-Up Challenge

Sailors and officers at HMAS Watson, and their friends, completed a staggering 84,630 push-ups in the name of mental health awareness.

Rhan Hooper chats with Indigenous Liaison Officer Flight Lieutenant Sarah Woods during his visit to the Yarning circle at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Flight Lieutenant Greg Hinks. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Taylor Anderson.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Defence links to indigenous artefact

07/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1326 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, NAIDOC Week, RAAF Amberley

A suspected World War 2-era nulla nulla, gifted to former Brisbane Lions AFL player Rhan Hooper, was the catalyst for

Leading Aircraftswoman Jill Magno abseils down the side of the Campbell Park Offices in Canberra. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Overcoming fears out of the comfort zone

07/07/202307/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1121 Views 0 Comments Adventurous Training

Even though it had been over 10 years since the last time he abseiled, Leading Aircraftman Michael Portanger wasn’t worried.

ADF Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills program participant Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper with her family at the showcase event at the University of Canberra’s Inspire Centre. Story by Flight Lieutenant Thomas McCoy. Photo by Corporal Madhur Chitnis.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing Lest We Forget

Drawings worth a thousand words

04/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1080 Views 0 Comments ADF Arts for Recovery Resilience Teamwork and Skills (ARRTS)

In 2017, Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper was asked by a shipmate to take a photo of him in full service

Australian Army soldier Lance Corporal Ces Whap, a patrolman with the 51st Battalion, The Far North Queensland Regiment. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

ADF People History

Walking in his ancestors’ footsteps

04/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1100 Views 0 Comments 51st Battalion Far North Queensland Regiment, Indigenous soldiers, NAIDOC Week

When the call went out to help protect Australia’s northern tip against the Japanese, both Lance Corporal Ces Whap’s grandfathers

Doug and Kaye Baird, parents of Australian Army soldier Corporal Cameron Baird, VC, MG, and brother Brendan Baird during the 2nd Commando Regiment memorial service at Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton. Photo by Corporal Lisa Sherman.

ADF People Australian Army History Lest We Forget

More to Baird, VC, than the warrior

03/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1956 Views 0 Comments 2nd Commando Regiment, Afghanistan, Corporal Cameron Baird VC MG, Holsworthy Barracks, Victoria Cross

Corporal Cameron Baird, VC, MG, is often remembered as a face-painted warrior from the popular portrait, but his closest mates

Integra’s trained assistance dog, Nelson. Photo Brain Tait.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing Veterans

Lending a helping hand – and paw – for PTSD awareness

29/06/202330/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1857 Views 0 Comments PTSD assistance dogs

It’s the second most common mental health issue after depression, and for many serving members, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is

RAAF military working dog handlers from 2SECFOR and their explosive detection dogs: (l-r) Sergeant Marc Douglas with Ollie, Leading Aircraftman Michael Robertson with Piper, and Corporal Alex Randles with Rex. All photos by Warrant Offer Class Two Kim Allen.

Australian Army Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force

Honouring our four-legged heroes

28/06/202308/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1881 Views 0 Comments Explosive Detection Dogs, Military Working Dogs, No. 2 Security Forces Squadron, RAAF Amberley

Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force personnel have participated in a service to honour the loyalty and commitment of

Australian Army officer Major Joshua Barkley lifts his winning clean and jerk in the recent Australian Masters Championships in Sydney. Story by Private Nicholas Marquis.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Weightlifter pumped to take silver

28/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 975 Views 0 Comments

With a barbell loaded, the timer started. CAPTION: Australian Army officer Major Joshua Barkley lifts his winning clean and jerk

Staff cadets of the Royal Military College - Duntroon conduct a buddy check during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training at Majura Training Area. Story by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke. All photos by Sergeant Sagi Biderman.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News Videos

Tears make the team work at RMC

23/06/202327/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2249 Views 0 Comments ADF Cadets, CBRN, Royal Military College-Duntroon (RMC-D)

With eyes burning and tears rolling down their cheeks, staff cadets emerged one by one from the chemical, biological, radiological

HMAS Benalla makes its final approach into HMAS Cairns, Queensland. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman. Photo by Able Seaman Lauren Pugsley.

History News Royal Australian Navy

HMA Ships Benalla and Shepparton decommissioned

23/06/202327/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2709 Views 0 Comments HMAS Benalla, HMAS Cairns, HMAS Shepparton, Hydrographic Service

Remotely controlled unmanned vessels with autopilot capabilities will replace two naval ships, with the decommissioning of HMA Ships Benalla and

Squadron Leader Mark Oksanen wearing the gold medal he won in soccer at the 2023 World Transplant Games. Story by Leading Aircraftwoman Jasna McFeeters.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Second chance leads to three firsts

23/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1305 Views 0 Comments No. 435 Squadron, RAAF Pearce, World Transplant Games

It was three gold medals and a new world record for Squadron Leader Mark Oksanen at the 24th World Transplant

Myron Allen, with his family in front of an Australian Army CH-47 Chinook. Story and photo by Coporal Michael Rogers.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News Veterans

The ultimate send-off

23/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2899 Views 0 Comments 5th Aviation Regiment, CH-47F Chinook

After being diagnosed with terminal, inoperable cancer, Myron Allen had only one thing on his bucket list. CAPTION: Myron Allen,

Air Force Rock Band AV8 musician Leading Aircraftwoman Chloe Bruer-Jones performs during the Soldier On March On Challenge event at RAAF Base Williams in Victoria. Story by Leading Aircraftwoman Jasna McFeeters. Photos by Sergeant Ralph Whiteoak.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Marching to the challenge

23/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1134 Views 0 Comments RAAF Laverton, RAAF Point Cook, Soldier On

RAAF Base Williams at Laverton and RAAF Base Point Cook have joined forces to support the Soldier On March On

Australian submariners compete in the Keswick to Barrow 40-mile walk in the United Kingdom. Story by Commander Matt Radford.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Submariners take a step in the right direction

21/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1131 Views 0 Comments

On a picturesque spring day in the United Kingdom, a team of Australian submariners participated in a 40-mile (60km) walking

19th Chief Engineer Works Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Michael Woods, left, and former Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel (retd) John Hopman cut the cake at the 60th anniversary of 19CEW at Randwick Barracks in Sydney. Story by Captain Evita Ryan. Photo by Corporal Lucas Petersen.

Australian Army History News

60 years and still building on capacity

21/06/202324/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1682 Views 0 Comments 19th Chief Engineer Works (19CEW), 6th Brigade

For 60 years, a small unit of Army engineers has meticulously planned, designed, coordinated, controlled and delivered infrastructure projects to

Members of Australian Army 1st Health Battalion competed in the 12.8km City2Surf in Darwin. Story by Corporal Melina Young.

ADF People Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News

NT soldiers run in Darwin’s City2Surf

21/06/202323/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1104 Views 0 Comments 1st Health Battalion

For the second year running, members of 1st Health Battalion hit the streets of Darwin in their bright green shirts

Lieutenant Aaron McCready with his sister, Flying Officer Nadine Muller, and their nephew, Madden Muller (wearing his great-grandfather Corporal Mervyn McCready's medals). Story by Captain Catherine Batch. Photo by Callum Smith.

ADF People History Lest We Forget

Legacy beneficiary gives back

21/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1258 Views 0 Comments Legacy, WWII

In the aftermath of a long and devastating World War 2 campaign, the scars left on soldiers like Lieutenant Aaron

Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre volunteer Christine Wyatt presents Erika Mendes with a certificate and book set, while Kieren Johnston and Haig Vartoukian look on. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Peter Wyatt.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Heritage centre celebrates 100,000 visitors

21/06/202322/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1278 Views 0 Comments RAAF Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre

On 3 June, the Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre (WAGAHC) received its 100,000th visitor since its reopening in 2010. CAPTION: Wagga

After the commemorative service, the photos of the Catalina crew A24-64 were proudly exhibited for all to see. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photos by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force

Nine Catalina aviators remembered

16/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1575 Views 0 Comments Catalina, Chief of Air Force

Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman was the guest of honour at a commemorative ceremony at the Catalina