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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.

First King’s Colours unfurled

08/06/202308/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3252 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

Privates Leah Gustafson and Sylvia Ng from 2nd Health Battalion hold an Olive Python during the venomous snake handling and relocation course at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story and photo by Private Thomas de Weger.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News

Facing fears at snake-handling course

08/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1744 Views 0 Comments 2nd Health Battalion, Gallipoli Barracks

In a first for most, members of 2nd Health Battalion’s preventative medicine team conducted a venomous snake-handling and relocation course

Major Andrew Moses as the Australian flagbearer for the 75th anniversary to the United Nations Truce Supervision commemorative event in Jerusalem, Israel. Story by Major Carrie Robards.

ADF People History Lest We Forget

Major honours fallen hero

08/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1162 Views 0 Comments Operation Paladin, UN Peacekeeping, UNTSO

The opportunity to carry the Australian flag in honour of a fallen ADF peacekeeper was the highlight for Major Andrew

Local indigenous cultural performers conduct a smoking ceremony during the Indigenous Veterans Commemoration at Hyde Park, Sydney. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Leading Seaman Susan Mossop.

ADF People History Veterans

Memorial honours Indigenous service

02/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2066 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, Reconciliation Week, WWII

In 1941, a German spy, disguised as an Australian, sent soldiers from the 2nd and 15th Battalion into a German

Warrant Officer Class One Benn Goulter, left, and Brigadier Greg Novak, right, with veteran Signalman James ‘Jim’ Easton at the St Heliers Grace Joel Retirement Village, New Zealand. Story by Captain Evita Ryan. Photo by Maryvonne Gray.

ADF People History Lest We Forget Veterans

Signalman a living legacy at age 106

02/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2234 Views 0 Comments WWII

At 106 years of age, veteran Signalman James ‘Jim’ Easton is thought to be Australia’s oldest living signaller. CAPTION: Warrant

Michael Nobes, a former Navy clearance diver, and his assistance dog Lola outside Russell Offices, Canberra, for a fundraising and awareness barbeque to support Defence Community Dogs. Story and photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Veteran owes it all to man’s best friend

01/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1452 Views 2 Comments Defence Community Dogs (DCD), PTSD assistance dogs

PTSD almost destroyed Mick Nobes’ life, but a helping paw helped him turn things around. CAPTION: Michael Nobes, a former

ADF People News Personal stories Veterans

Invictus Games Athlete Profile – Brooke Mead

21/04/202321/04/2023 Brooke Mead 3786 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games, Invictus Games 2023

ADF service: I joined the Royal Australian Navy as a Communication Information Systems Sailor at age 18 in 2012. As a

Flying Officer Ellie Herron and Leading Aircraftwoman Jessica Meachin talk to cooking students during a community engagement activity. Story by John Noble. Photo by Sergeant Rodney Welch.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Playing footy and giving back

14/04/202316/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1752 Views 0 Comments

The Air Force AFL Football Club has done RAAF proud during the annual ADF Interservice National Carnival from March 20

Squadron Leader Mark Oksanen with wife Joanne after transplant surgery in Perth in July last year. Story by Corporal Veronica O’Hara.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Aviator given a new lease of life

14/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1642 Views 0 Comments

For more than a decade, Squadron Leader Mark Oksanen grappled with the question, ‘When am I going to lose my

Warrant Officer Bruce Harvey, left, and Mr Keith Payne VC stand in the Military Museum at Comet Bay College in Secret Harbour, WA. Story by Peta Magorian.

Australian Army History News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Anzacs reach next generation through new app

14/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2921 Views 0 Comments ANZAC XR, Keith Payne VC

Warrant Officer Bruce Harvey was humbled to be featured alongside a VC recipient in an extended reality app that immerses

Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Corey Hardy on board HMAS Choules during the MH-60R Seahawk helicopter first of class flight trails. Story and photo by Able Seaman Rikki-Lea Phillips.

ADF People Editor's Blog

Indigenous sailor has all the right moves

14/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1843 Views 2 Comments HMAS Choules, Indigenous, MH-60R Seahawk

From dancing with his people to dancing for his people, Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Corey Hardy is proud to be

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.

History News Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry

Keeping Young Endeavour ready to sail

05/04/202308/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2948 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 2604 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 1512 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 1851 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 1385 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 1965 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 1365 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 2487 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