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Lance Corporal Rick Milosevic's partner, Kelly Walton, and their daughter lay a wreath at 'Rick's Jump Up' memorial in Quilpie. Story by Captain Taylor Lynch. Photo by Major Roger Brennan.

Community pays respects to fallen soldiers

07/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1483 Views 0 Comments 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry), Afghanistan, Gallipoli Barracks

For locals in the regional town of Quilpie, reaching the knoll on Warrego Highway overlooking the Western Queensland countryside is

Chau Giang Phan prepares to depart for a flight in an EC-135 aircraft at HMAS Albatross. Story b y Lieutenant Commander Karen Dwyer. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Navy

A wish takes flight

06/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1665 Views 0 Comments EC-135, Fleet Air Arm, HMAS Albatross, MH-60R Seahawk, No. 723 Squadron, No. 725 Squadron

The Fleet Air Arm (FAA) was privileged to grant the wish of 13-year-old Chau Giang Phan, who visited HMAS Albatross

Meg, Sally and Cath from the Red Cross Lifeblood Centre with the Deputy Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Chris Smith as he donates plasma at the launch of the 2022 Defence Blood Challenge. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photo by Petty Officer Bradley Darvill.

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Defence Blood Challenge open to new donors

06/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1897 Views 0 Comments Red Cross Blood Challenge

Defence personnel will be presenting their arms to give more than 11000 blood or plasma donations as part of the

Sir Jeffrey Armiger Veterans

Is the Veterans’ Covenant MIA?

03/09/202203/09/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2125 Views 0 Comments Sir Jeffrey Armiger, Veterans' Covenant

Formally introduced in November 2019, the Veterans’ Covenant promised to be a practical demonstration of respect and recognition for veterans’

The Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Robert Chipman (left), and PNG's Chief of Defence Force, Major General Mark Goina, at the service to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Air Force Caribou A4-233 crash in Port Moresby. Story by Wing Commander Ivan Benitez-Aguirre. Photo by Corporal Cameron Pegg.

History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force

50 years since RAAF’s worst peacetime crash

31/08/202203/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3561 Views 0 Comments DHC-4 Caribou

Fifty years ago, 25 Papuans and Australians were killed in the crash of Royal Australian Air Force Caribou A4-233. CAPTION:

Australian Army dental officer Captain Yuen Dieu and dental assistant Private Jacinta Rooke, from 1st Health Battalion, provide dental support to the Gapuwiyak community during the Army Aboriginal Assistance Program. Story byCaptain Evita Ryan.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News

Dental duo brightens smiles in Gapuwiyak

26/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1756 Views 0 Comments 1st Health Battalion, 3rd Health Battalion, AACAP, Indigenous

Walking through the crowd of at AFL game in Gapuwiyak in early July, dental duo Captain Yuen Dieu and Private Jacinta

WW2 veterans Harold “Hiram” Ristrom and Margaret Hattersley receive handmade quilts from the Quilts of Valour Foundation during a lunch held at the Bentleigh RSL, Victoria. Story by Corporal Melina Young. Photo by Leading Seaman James McDougall.

History News Royal Australian Navy Veterans

WW2 veterans honoured for valour

26/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1507 Views 0 Comments HMAS Kanimbla, RSL, WWII

Three World War 2 Navy veterans instrumental in supporting General Douglas MacArthur’s return to the Philippines, cracking enemy codes, and

Royal Australian Navy Gender, Peace and Security Adviser Lieutenant Vicky Nguyen, left, during the Pacific Partnership 2022 closing ceremony in Palawan, Philippines. Story by Captain Sarah Kelly. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

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Pacific Partnership concludes in the Philippines

26/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1768 Views 0 Comments Navy Band, Pacific Partnership, USNS Mercy

As the Philippine phase of Pacific Partnership 2022 concluded, members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) contingent farewelled the United

Leading Seaman Suamili Nanai conducts a weightlifting training session at HMAS Stirling gymnasium in preparation for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton. Photo by Leading Seaman Craig Walton.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Royal Australian Navy sailor represents Australia at Commonwealth Games

26/08/202227/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1626 Views 0 Comments Commonwealth Games

Lifting more than 200kg over one’s head is no mean feat for Australia’s top weightlifter, who experienced all the bells

From left, Privates Kenneth Tucker, Peter Collins, Patrick Collier, Jessica Dargan and Patrick Rankine during an adventure training activity in the Northern Territory. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo: Captain James MacLean.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Walking together for a good cause

26/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1381 Views 0 Comments 17th Combat Service Support Battalion

Walking along the Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory, Captain James Maclean reflected on fatherhood and his family. CAPTION: From

Soldiers of 6RAR and members of the Long Tan Veterans Association light a candle during the Battle of Long Tan service held at St John's Cathedral. Story and photo by Captain Cody Tsaousis.

Australian Army History Lest We Forget News Veterans

Mutual appreciation by young and old on Long Tan Day

23/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1658 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Gallipoli Barracks, Long Tan Day, Vietnam War

Soldiers of the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR), joined Vietnam War veterans to commemorate Long Tan Day in Brisbane on

Governor-General General (retd) David Hurley, Mrs Linda Hurley and Major General Michael Krause assist Kokoda campaign veteran George Turner at the opening of the Kokoda Memorial Track. Story and photo by Major Roger Brennan.

Australian Army History News

Track’s naming marks 80th anniversary of Kokoda campaign

23/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1743 Views 0 Comments Governor-General, Kokoda Barracks

The Governor-General General (retd) David Hurley and Mrs Linda Hurley officially opened the Kokoda Memorial Track at Kokoda Barracks, near

Air Force Dentist Flight Lieutenant Jack O'Neill (right) and Dental Assistant Leading Aircraftwoman Ocean Mitchell perform a dental procedure onboard United States Hospital Ship USNS Mercy during Pacific Partnership 2022 in Palawan, Philippines. Story by Captain Sarah Kelly. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

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All smiles on Pacific Partnership 2022

19/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1766 Views 0 Comments Pacific Partnership, Philippines, USNS Mercy

Flight Lieutenant Jack O’Neill is a Royal Australian Air Force dental officer currently deployed on Pacific Partnership 2022. CAPTION: Air

HMAS Canberra’s (III) Ships Company parade on the flight deck of during a commemorative service for 80th anniversary of the Battle of Savo Island. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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Sunset service for 80th anniversary of the loss of HMAS Canberra (I)

19/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1592 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, HMAS Canberra (I), HMAS Supply, HMAS Warramunga, WWII

Eighty years after HMAS Canberra (I) sank in the Battle of Savo Island, more than 500 members of HMAS Canberra (III)

Mr Richard Lowe, a Deputy Director within Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group, at the White Horse Tavern in Newport, Rhode Island, US. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Defence employee saves a life

19/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1395 Views 0 Comments

Richard Lowe isn’t one to back away from a person in distress, and not following the crowd led him to

Blitz truck 19012 after being restored by History and Heritage – Air Force’s Restoration Support Section. Story and photo by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Bringing a Blitz back to life

16/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2277 Views 0 Comments Heritage, RAAF Amberley, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre

A restored World War 2-era Blitz truck was recently handed over to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Amberley Aviation

Tall Tale or True

Sig officer’s bed grows wings

15/08/2022 Rosco 1179 Views 0 Comments

A certain CMF unit was holding its AFX/AFE and had set up its base camp in a suitable bush setting

National President of the AATTV Association Colonel (retd) Kerry Gallagher, left, and President of RSL Queensland Major General Stephen Day unveil the Operation Reunite memorial at Kokoda Barracks. Story by Captain Ashlea Tighe. Photo by Signals Christopher Kingston.

Australian Army History Lest We Forget News

Marking 60th anniversary of AATTV

12/08/202214/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3135 Views 0 Comments AATTV, Kokoda Barracks, Victoria Cross, Vietnam War

One of the most highly decorated units of the Vietnam War celebrated the 60th anniversary of its formation with a

Captain Robyn Phillips, left, Petty Officer Jordon Bradshaw, Indigenous artist Kerrie Williams and Leading Seaman Callum Dawson at the Fleet Air Arm museum in Nowra. Story by Lieutenant Danielle Worthey. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

History News Royal Australian Navy

Dreamtime collaboration, with a dream team

12/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1479 Views 0 Comments HMAS Albatross, Indigenous

HMAS Albatross’ recent commission with local Indigenous artist, Aunty Kerrie Williams, celebrates a genuine community connection and respect to the

Commanding Officer HMAS Stirling Captain Gary Lawton cuts HMAS Stirling's birthday cake with the bases youngest member Seaman Amity Coyer. Story by Lieutenant Gary McHugh. Photo by Lieutenant Gary McHugh.

History News Royal Australian Navy

44 years of Stirling service

12/08/202216/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1806 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stirling

Navy’s biggest base celebrated a birthday milestone recently as HMAS Stirling marked 44 years of service to the nation. CAPTION: