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Rear Admiral Steven Tiffen, front left, signs a contract with Noakes Group Managing Director Sean Langman, front right, with members from Mine Warfare and Clearance Diving Systems Program Office and Noakes Group. Story by Phillip Morton. Photo by Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts.

Keeping Young Endeavour ready to sail

05/04/202308/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2851 Views 0 Comments HMAS Waterhen, STS Young Endeavour

On March 17, Australia’s leading general marine company, Noakes Group Pty Limited, was selected as the industry partner that will

Alf Najar in his MG TB Monoposto number nine lines up for a start in the 1948 Australian Grand Prix. Story by Flight Lieutenant Marina Power. Photo by Stanton Najar, sourced from Speedway and Road Race History website.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Remembering the 1948 Australian Grand Prix

05/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2518 Views 1 Comment No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Point Cook, WWII

The excitement of a Formula 1 Grand Prix will never change – the roar of engines flashing past at mind-blowing

Leading Seaman Stephen Sadler took part in the March On fundraiser on board HMAS Choules. Story and photo by Able Seaman Jasmine Moody.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Moving for the mind and for charity

31/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1422 Views 0 Comments HMAS Choules

HMAS Choules’ personnel were inspired to raise funds for Soldier On this month when Leading Seaman Stephen Sadler got moving

Director Training Authority - Submarines Captain Richard Lindsey, left, presents a certificate of appreciation to Wendy Jackson for 30 years of service at the Submarine Training and Systems Centre at HMAS Stirling. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey.

History News Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry

Thirty years of evolving submarine service

29/03/202302/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1780 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stirling, Submarine Training and Systems Centre (STSC)

When Wendy Jackson first saw the Submarine Training and Systems Centre (STSC) near Perth in the early 90s, it was

Soldiers from the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, join Darwin morning radio host Dan Hilliard, raising funds and awareness for Soldier On in Darwin. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photo by Major Dan Mazurek.

Australian Army History News

Radio host soldiers on for charity

29/03/202329/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1324 Views 0 Comments 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Soldier On, WWII

Darwin’s Mix 104.9FM radio host Dan Hilliard recruited soldiers from the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR), to join him

Army’s 10th Light Horse Regiment conducts its freedom-of-entry parade through the streets of Perth in WA. Story by Major Sandra Seman-Bourke. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

Australian Army History News

Perth’s Freedom a first for 10th Light Horse Regiment

29/03/202301/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1860 Views 0 Comments 10th Light Horse Regiment (10LHR), 13th Brigade, Freedom of Entry

With swords drawn, band playing and guidon flying, 10th Light Horse Regiment took over the streets of Perth on March

Lest We Forget Personal stories

Bangka Island Massacre Podcast

27/03/202327/03/2023 Virtual War Memorial Australia 1309 Views 0 Comments

Discover a riveting new podcast series that offers a haunting and poignant retelling of one of the darkest moments in

An Australian Army soldier from Sarpeye Company, 51FNQR in traditional Torres Strait Islander clothing for the 80th anniversary ceremony. Story by Captain Jon Stewart. All photos by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

Australian Army History News Videos

Army marks anniversary of unique Indigenous unit

22/03/202324/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2406 Views 2 Comments 51st Battalion Far North Queensland Regiment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander solders, Chief of Army, Indigenous soldiers, WWII

One of two surviving veterans of Australia’s only all-Indigenous military unit joined the Torres Strait Islands community and Australian Army members

Lest We Forget Thought provoking

Why are RSL clubs privately owned and no longer support veterans?

21/03/202321/03/2023 Andrew Brandon 4271 Views 4 Comments RSL

The above question – or questions – was asked by a CONTACT fan. But let’s break it down… Are RSL

Trooper Jakob West from Rifle Company Butterworth Rotation 137 fights through the final objective, covering arduous terrain through dense jungle. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. All photos by Bombardier Guy Sadler.

Poets Corner Thought provoking

Acrostic Fire & Movement

19/03/202319/03/2023 Mick Shave 4917 Views 1 Comment By Michael Shave

An Acrostic to do With Minor Tactics And some advice. Fighting needs a certain care, Its conduct ruled by those

Then Sergeant Justin Cleggett inside an Afghan National Army UH-60 Black Hawk in 2019. Story by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree. Photo by Corporal Chris Beerens.

ADF People History

From watching Black Hawk pilots to teaching them

17/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1841 Views 0 Comments S-70 Blackhawk, UH-60 Black Hawk, UH-60M Black Hawk

Following the announcement Army will acquire UH-60M Black Hawks, Warrant Officer – Class 2 Max Bree spoke to three operators

Lieutenant-Colonel Scott Dore conducts pre-flight checks on an Afghan National Army UH-60 Black Hawk at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan in 2019. Story by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree. Photo by Corporal Chris Beerens.

ADF People History

Inspiring Black Hawk delivers capability

17/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1731 Views 0 Comments UH-60 Black Hawk

Following the announcement Army will acquire UH-60M Black Hawks, Warrant Officer – Class 2 Max Bree spoke to three operators

Corporal Paul Quilliam next to an old S70 Black Hawk at the Rotary-Wing Aircraft Maintenance School in Oakey. Story by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree.

ADF People History

Open day thrill leads to solid career

17/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1420 Views 0 Comments S-70B-2 Seahawk (Bravo), UH-60M Black Hawk

Following the announcement Army will acquire UH-60M Black Hawks, Warrant Officer – Class 2 Max Bree spoke to three operators

HMAS Perth III crew gathered on the flight deck to commemorate the losses of Perth I and USS Houston in 1942. Story by Lieutenant Commander Matthew Paes. Photo courtesy HMAS Perth III.

History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Perth III remembers Perth I in Sunda Strait

15/03/202318/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2262 Views 0 Comments HMAS Perth, HMAS Perth I, WWII

Sailing through the Sunda Strait between border protection operations, the Anzac-class frigate HMAS Perth III paid homage to sailors from HMAS

Duncan and Hudson Mennitz present the ensign from HMAS Arunta I to Commanding Officer HMAS Arunta II Commander Jason McBain. Story and photo by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan.

History News Royal Australian Navy

A piece of history returned to rightful home

10/03/202312/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2245 Views 1 Comment HMAS Arunta, White Ensign, WWII

HMAS Arunta II received an unusual gift when the HMAS Arunta I’s white ensign was presented to the ship while

Prince William presents a leek to a soldier from the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, during St David's Day celebrations in Windsor, UK. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photo by Corporal Jonathan Goedhart.

Australian Army History News

Prince presents soldiers with birthday leeks

07/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2549 Views 1 Comment 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment

Soldiers from the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR), took part in a day of celebrations involving the Prince and

Past and present commanding officers 34 Squadron's 80th anniversary at Old Parliament House, Canberra. From left; Phillip Trigge, Jim Cole, Alistair Dally, Andy Griffiths, Noel Derwort and Wing Commander Wayne Baylis. Story by John Noble. Photo by Flight Sergeant Kev Berriman.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

34 Sqn marks 80 years of VIP service

03/03/202307/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1998 Views 0 Comments No. 34 Squadron

From bringing home prisoners of war to transporting VIPs, the Royal Australian Air Force’s 34 Squadron has a lot to

Corporal Dylan Curran, of 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, is one of this year's Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award recipients. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Giving help – and asking for it

01/03/202305/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1850 Views 2 Comments Hawkei, Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps (RAAOC)

CAPTION: Corporal Dylan Curran, of 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, is one of this year’s Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award

Ben and Kate Hibbert, assisted by Warrant Officer Class 2 Craig Jeffery, view the ‘Windows to the Past’ Anglesea Barracks Augmented Reality application. Story by Private Nicholas Marquis. Photo by Sergeant William Guthrie.

Australian Army History News Science & Technology

Step back in time at Anglesea Barracks

27/02/202304/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1546 Views 0 Comments Anglesea Barracks

Imagine stepping back more than 200 years with a pair of glasses. CAPTION: Ben and Kate Hibbert, assisted by Warrant

Soldiers from 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, fire historical M2A2 105mm howitzers as part of a re-enactment during the bombing of Darwin commemorative service. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photo by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

Australian Army History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Remembering the day WW2 hit Darwin

22/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2176 Views 0 Comments 8th/12th Regiment, Darwin NT, F-35A Lightning II, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Maryborough, No. 75 Squadron, WWII

ADF personnel commemorated the 81st anniversary of the first bombing of Darwin at a service hosted by the city on