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

HMA Ships Benalla and Shepparton decommissioned

23/06/202327/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2789 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 1359 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 2976 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 1224 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 1181 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 1747 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 1150 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 1327 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 1356 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 1635 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

Air Chief Marshal (retd) Sir Angus Houston, Ron Houghton, President of the Bomber Command Association of Australia, Bert Adams, Max Barry and Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra. Story by Squadron Leader Bruce Chalmers. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.

ADF People History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force Veterans

Australian Bomber Command aviators remembered

14/06/202318/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2677 Views 0 Comments AWM, Bomber Command, WWII

The service and sacrifice of RAAF personnel who served in Royal Air Force Bomber Command in WWII – as part

Director Recruiting – Army Colonel Kimberlea Juchniewicz congratulates veteran Signaller Norma Eggleston as she celebrated her 99th birthday at the Woden RSL club sub-branch, Canberra. Story by Major Anne-Maree Hunt. Photo by Lieutenant Colonel David Hankin.

ADF People History Veterans

99 signals big milestone

14/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1513 Views 0 Comments WWII

At 99, veteran Norma Eggleston is one of Australia’s oldest living female signallers. CAPTION: Director Recruiting – Army Colonel Kimberlea

The display of a replica of the Air Force MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft system at this year’s Avalon International Airshow. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

9 Squadron reformed as MQ-4C Triton operator

14/06/202317/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2184 Views 1 Comment Chief of Air Force, MQ-4C Triton, No. 9 Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh

The Royal Australian Air Force’s 9 Squadron reformed on 11 June 2023 to prepare for the delivery of the Northrop

Flying Officer Riley Smith, right, at the Singapore Sports Hub with NSW Country hockey players Clare Bosman and Millie Leard. Story by Corporal Veronica O’Hara. Photo by Flying Officer Riley Smit.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

RAAF hockey star blooms as a Wattle

09/06/202311/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1995 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport

Flying Officer Riley Smith started her hockey career at age four, running on for the Railway Greys at Albion Park.

Rear Admiral (retd) Guy Griffiths, right, presents the Royal Navy ensign to Commanding Officer HMS Prince of Wales Captain Richard Hewitt. Story by Lieutenant Charlie Marshall.

History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Navy UK Veterans

London service honours historic links

09/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2885 Views 1 Comment WWII

In a remarkable service in London, an Australian WW2 veteran presented a Royal Navy ensign to the captain of Britain’s

Navy Able Seaman Kyle Mainey, in blue, competes in the freestyle wrestling 92kg division at the 2023 Senior National Wrestling Championships at PCYC Lang Park, Brisbane. Story and photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Coming to grips with stiff competition

09/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1540 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport

How long would you last against some of the best wrestlers in the country? CAPTION: Navy Able Seaman Kyle Mainey,

Senior Australian Defence Force Officer Amberley, Group Captain Dennis Tan, escorts Ms Jean Jackson around the Amberley History and Heritage Centre at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Squadron Leader Tina Turner. Photo by Sergeant Peter Borys.

ADF People History Veterans

At 99, veteran presses rewind

08/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1490 Views 0 Comments RAAF Amberley, WWII

One of Ipswich’s oldest war veterans, 99-year-old Jean Jackson, recently returned to RAAF Base Amberley for the first time in

From left, Aircraftman Max Webb, Pilot Officer Toby Olabarriaga, Aircraftwoman Ellie Hawke and Corporal Eliott Jones get a lesson on the cockpit module of the B-24 Liberator from Paul Rourke at the B-24 Liberator Restoration Museum. Story and photo by Flight Lieutenant Brent Moloney

History News Royal Australian Air Force

One-of-a-kind history lesson

08/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1908 Views 0 Comments No. 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron

On the 87th birthday of 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron, aviators from the unit visited the B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration

Soldiers of the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment stand to attention during the battalion's King's and Regimental Colours Parade. Story and photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

Australian Army History News Veterans

First King’s Colours unfurled

08/06/202308/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3249 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Chief of Army, Gallipoli Barracks, Governor-General of Australia, King’s and Regimental Colours

With the coronation of the new monarch earlier this year, the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR) has become the

Able Seaman Musician Phillip Eden sounds the Last Post during a memorial service to mark the 81st anniversary of the sinking of HMAS Kuttabul at Garden Island, New South Wales. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Navy

Memorial service marks Sydney sub attack

08/06/202308/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1595 Views 0 Comments Heritage Centre, HMAS Kuttabul, Submarine, WWII

On the evening of May 31, 1942, a distant war was delivered to Sydney’s doorstep. CAPTION: Able Seaman Musician Phillip