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Commander Fleet Air Arm Commodore David Frost, right, presents Lieutenant Ian Donovan with the Federation Star for 40 years of service at a presentation ceremony at HMAS Albatross. Story by Lieutenant Danielle Worthey. Photo: Petty Officer Justin Brown.

Federation Star shines upon aviation engineer

12/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1983 Views 1 Comment Federation Star, HMAS Albatross, No. 723 Squadron, No. 817 Squadron, Sea King

Aviation engineer from HMAS Albatross Lieutenant Ian Donovan has quietly clicked over 40 years of loyal service. CAPTION: Commander Fleet Air

Lieutenant Commander Jessica Kuk, left, Able Seaman Brendon Manthey, Seaman Alexandra Menthey and Able Seaman Aiaba-Denzel Taylor pose in their race outfits during Relay for Life 2022. Story by Lieutenant Commander Jessica O’Brien. Photo supplied.

ADF People Lest We Forget

Team effort to help in fight against cancer

09/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1671 Views 0 Comments HMAS Cairns

HMAS Cairns personnel raised $3,744 for The Cancer Council in the annual Relay for Life on July 30 at Barlow

Mr Des Jones commemorates the 80th anniversary of the loss of HMAS Canberra (I) as the last remaining survivor, held at the Naval Chapel, Garden Island, Sydney. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photo: byLeading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

ADF People History Lest We Forget

Commemorating the Battle of Savo Island

09/08/202209/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1302 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra (I), Solomon Islands, WWII

The last surviving crew member of HMAS Canberra (I), 99-year-old Des Jones, remembers how he narrowly escaped death when his

Pilot Officer Mitchell Kennedy, centre, with his father, grandfather and photo of his great-grandfather next to a PC-21 aircraft at RAAF Base Pearce. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Chris Kershaw.

ADF People History

Kennedy family’s flying legacy continues

05/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2247 Views 0 Comments No 79 Squadron, No. 2 FTS, PC-21

Most kids grow up dreaming of becoming a fighter pilot. CAPTION: Pilot Officer Mitchell Kennedy, centre, with his father, grandfather

Group Captain Mike Burgess-Orton believes the Defence Blood Challenge will benefit many people like his wife Abigail who receive regular blood products to combat life threatening illness. Story by John Noble. Photo by Flight Sergeant Kev Berriman.

Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force

Taking on the blood challenge to save lives

05/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1614 Views 0 Comments Red Cross Blood Challenge

Donating blood, plasma or platelets could make a significant impact to another person’s quality of life who is in need.

Captain David Wohlgemuth from the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment reads the soldiers a prayer at a memorial service for the 69th anniversary of the Battle of Samichon at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.

Australian Army History Lest We Forget News USA

Partners pay respects at Battle of Samichon dawn service

03/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1488 Views 0 Comments 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, RIMPAC, US Marines

The dawn of July 26, 1953 – the day before the Korean War ended – was an important moment for

An AFLW Adelaide Crows player climbs a rope ladder with Army Sapper Abbey Patzel holding it steady during their visit to Robertson Barracks as part of their pre-season training camp. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton. Photo by Captain Peter March.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Adelaide Crows get their Army on

03/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1248 Views 0 Comments 1st Brigade, AFL Women's League, Robertson Barracks

The Adelaide Crows AFLW team smashed Darwin-based Defence personnel in training sessions before being put through their paces by physical

Deputy Chief of Air Force Air Vice Marshal Stephen Meredith delivers the keynote address at the book launch of Invited to a War at RAAF Base Laverton. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Squadron Leader Anna Williams.

ADF People History

Autobiography details passion for air power

29/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1171 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Laverton

Invited to a War, a new edition of the autobiography of Air Vice Marshal Alan Reed, was launched at RAAF

Australian Defence Force personnel assist homeowners affected by floods in Mulgrave, New South Wales. Story by Major Martin Hadley. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Videos

ADF concludes latest NSW flood assistance

26/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1680 Views 0 Comments Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, NSW Flood Assist, State Emergency Service (SES)

The last of the 250 Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel supporting the New South Wales (NSW) government and emergency services

Dr Michael Davey, right, and his team stop for a photo at the Northern Territory border as they ride around Australia raising money for Soldier On. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton. Photo by Sergeant Sebastian Beurich.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Riding postie bikes for mental health

26/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1805 Views 0 Comments mental health, Soldier On

Dressed like Wally from Where’s Wally while riding postie bikes around Australia, three former sailors are contending with 14,500km of road

Royal Australian Navy Chaplain Catherine Wynn Jones, right, at the International Chaplaincy Symposium at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello.

Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Navy USA

Multi-faiths come together with common goal

26/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2084 Views 0 Comments Chaplains, RIMPAC

Christian, Muslim and Buddhist chaplains have come together onboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii with a common goal to

Royal Australian Air Force officer Flight Lieutenant Luke Brown during a training session for the 48forM8's challenge in Melbourne, Victoria. Story by Captain Carolyn Barnett.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Gruelling test of fitness for charity

22/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2015 Views 0 Comments mental health, mental toughness

Three Australian Defence Force officers are putting themselves to the ultimate test of fitness this weekend for charity: a 48 hour-long

Royal Australian Navy Maritime Human Resources Officer Lieutenant Vicky Nguyen, right, acts as Master of Ceremonies during the Pacific Partnership 2022 opening ceremony. Story by Captain Lily Charles. Photo supplied.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Connection to heritage

19/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1481 Views 0 Comments HMAS Albatross, HMAS Cerberus, USNS Mercy, Vietnam

For Royal Australian Navy maritime human resources officer (MHRO), Lieutenant Vicky Nguyen, representing the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in Vietnam

Seaman Medic Laine McLatchey stands in the sick bay onboard HMAS Canberra while at sea during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2022. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Medic sets sail on rewarding career

19/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1551 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, Maritime Operational Health Unit, medic, RIMPAC

Highly trained medical staff are essential for ensuring Australian Defence Force personnel are at their fighting best in high-tempo operational

Chief of the Defence Force, General Angus Campbell, AO, DSC. Photo by Nicole Mankowski.

ADF Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans Videos

CDF outlines ADF support to Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide

15/07/202217/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2498 Views 3 Comments Chief of Defence Force, Suicide Royal Commission

It has been 12 months since the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide began its work. CAPTION: Chief of

Air Force firefighters during the airfield emergency plan rehearsal at RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dean Squire. Photo by Sergeant Greg O'Neill.

Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force

‘Fiery crash’ tests emergency response

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2236 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, No. 22 Squadron, RAAF Richmond, State Emergency Service (SES)

Busting through early morning fog on RAAF Base Richmond’s airfield, a team of Air Force firefighters dashed towards a fiery crash.

No. 75 Squadrons Colour Party prepare to receive the new Squadron's Standard at RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory. Story by Flight Lieutenant Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Once a magpie, always a magpie

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2825 Views 0 Comments F-35A Lightning II, No. 75 Squadron, RAAF Tindal

In commemorating 80 years of operational service, No. 75 Squadron celebrated with a F-35A Lightning II display, Squadron Standards consecration

Mayor of the City of Shoalhaven Amanda Findley, left, Maritime Logistics Personnel Leading Seaman Stephanie Hart and Commander Fleet Air Arm Commodore David Frost, cut a cake to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the FAA. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

History News Royal Australian Navy

Fleet Air Arm celebrates 75th anniversary

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1781 Views 1 Comment Fleet Air Arm, HMAS Albatross

The Navy Fleet Air Arm (FAA) hosted a black tie reception at the FAA Museum in Nowra as part of

Warrant Officer Class Two Kym O'Leary with Labrador 'York', a Royal Society for the Blind dog in training, at the Keswick Cafe at Keswick Barracks in Adelaide. Story by Corporal Melina Young.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing Lest We Forget

Coffee with man’s best friend

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1580 Views 0 Comments Keswick Barracks, Therapy Dogs

With a hot coffee, a warm hug and sloppy kisses from a wet nosed four-legged friend, a difficult day can

ADF personnel, Defence civilians and a member from the New Zealand Defence Force, at Head Quarters Joint Operations Command, after completing the push-up challenge. Story and photo by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Pushing the mental health message

06/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1405 Views 0 Comments HQJOC, Lifeline, mental health

Doing thousands of push-ups over 24 days in June left 150 people at Headquarters Joint Operations Command (HQJOC) fatigued, but