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Some of the action at the archery-come-and-try-day in Berry, NSW, organised by Invictus Australia and Archery Australia. Photos supplied.

Invictus Australia and Archery Australia hit targets for Defence community

09/02/202209/02/2022 Vanessa Bernardo 2245 Views 0 Comments

Invictus Australia, Archery Australia and Wheelchair Rugby League joined forces to host a veteran community event in Berry, NSW earlier

Force Protection Element 14 in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Operation Highroad. Photo by Corporal Tristan Kennedy.

Letters to the Editor

Afghanistan vets denied ICB/ACB

07/02/202207/02/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 8359 Views 13 Comments

Good afternoon CONTACT team, Just a quick question hopefully leading to a discussion about the Infantry Combat Badge/Army Combat Badge

Commander Nick Barker passes on his father's ceremonial sword to his daughter, Lieutenant Emma Barker, following her graduation from New Entry Officers' Course at HMAS Creswell. Story by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello. Photo by Leading Seaman David Cox.

ADF People History

Slice of family history handed down

20/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2087 Views 0 Comments

Continuing a family tradition, nursing officer Lieutenant Emma Barker late last year graduated from the Royal Australian Naval College, with

Air Force imagery specialists, from No. 464 Squadron, take imagery on the RAAF Base Richmond flightline. Story by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello. Photo by Corporal Dan Pinhorn.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

A glimpse inside RAAF photography

08/01/202208/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 5458 Views 7 Comments photography

Capturing the realities of war took a leap forward with the invention of photography in the 1800s. CAPTION: Royal Australian

Warrant Officer Michael McDonnell, left, and Lord Mayor of Brisbane Councillor Adrian Schrinner, right with WWII veteran and centenarian Esdale Davis. Story by Squadron Leader Tina Turner. Photo: by Corporal Jesse Kane.

ADF People History

Oldest squadron member turns 100

24/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2202 Views 0 Comments

The oldest known living member of No. 23 (City of Brisbane) Squadron, Esdale Davis, celebrated his 100th birthday on November

Warrant Officer – Navy Deb Butterworth with two men who were promoted to warrant officer 50 years ago when the rank was reintroduced, Alfred ‘Rusty’ Marquis, left, and Robert Brown, at the anniversary event. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello.

History News Royal Australian Navy Veterans

Navy warrant officer rank milestone celebrated

24/12/202125/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3309 Views 1 Comment Warrant Officer - Navy

The 50th anniversary of the re-establishment of the rank of warrant officer in the Navy was marked with a ceremony

Private Christie Rayner, from Joint Health Unit – North Queensland prepares a COVID-19 vaccine at the Blue Care Aged Care facility in Ingham, Queensland, in March.

ADF Health and Wellbeing News

Analysts support vaccine rollout

21/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2021 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

The expertise of Defence operations’ analysts helped make the Vaccine Operations Centre (VOC) more efficient as it faced the challenges

Commanding Officer Naval Headquarters Tasmania Commander Andrew Wright and Commanding Officer HMAS Launceston Lieutenant Commander Nicholas Graney at the Teddy Sheean VC memorial in Ulverstone, Tasmania. Story by Petty Officer Ian McGiffen.

History News Royal Australian Navy Veterans

New plaque honours Teddy Sheean VC

21/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2288 Views 0 Comments HMAS Armidale I, Victoria Cross, WWII

A new memorial plaque honouring Ordinary Seaman Edward “Teddy” Sheean VC was unveiled in Shropshire Park in the Tasmanian town

Health and Wellbeing

Invictus Australia – A Year in Review

20/12/2021 Vanessa Bernardo 1929 Views 0 Comments

That’s a wrap and what a year it’s been for Invictus Australia! As 2021 draws to a close, it is

Letters to the Editor Personal stories

Peas, Beans and Bullets

19/12/202119/12/2021 Russ Morison 2517 Views 0 Comments

HI Everyone, by way of introduction, I spent 40 years in Defence, 27 of them in a baggy green suit,

My new Veteran's Lapel Pin, box-mounted in the shirt pocket. Photo by self.

Letters to the Editor

Over 65s who’d like to work without being penalised

17/12/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1763 Views 0 Comments By Peter Billington

Dear Brian, Currently Australia has a shortage of workers that have historically been filled by people from overseas. Australia has

Competitions Letters to the Editor

COMPETITION – Nuclear-qualified submariners’ badge design

17/12/202122/12/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2635 Views 3 Comments

G’Day Brother Herewith a wee small idea for a Comp you may wish to run…. Let’s have a comp for

Former Women's Royal Australian Air Force member Valarie Rappold is shown how to fly the P-8 Poseidon simulator by No. 11 Squadron pilot Flight Lieutenant Larissa Stephens at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nat Giles. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

History News Royal Australian Air Force Veterans

Tales of the past surprise

16/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2286 Views 0 Comments No. 292 Squadron

The female members of the logistics’ section of Air Force’s No. 92 Wing hosted two special visitors on November 19.

CEO of The Air Force Shop Stephen Davie, left, Director General Air Force 2021 Air Commodore Andrew Elfverson and General Manager TLA Merchandise Terry Wilson at the presentation of funds raised through Air Force centenary merchandise sales. Story by Squadron Leader Bruce Chalmers.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

History preserved through merchandise sales

16/12/202117/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2222 Views 0 Comments

Royal Australian Air Force centenary commemorations have also ensured history is preserved, with funds generated from merchandise sales donated to

The Australian Army medical team from Joint Task Group 637.3 treat a New Zealand Defence Force simulated patient during a casualty evacuation exercise at the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Headquarters, Rove. Story and photo by Major Jillian Joyce

ADF Health and Wellbeing New Zealand News Pacific

Anzac spirit on show in Solomon Islands

16/12/202118/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2395 Views 0 Comments Australian Federal Police, New Zealand Defence Force, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Solomon Islands

The Anzac spirit was well and truly on show during a casualty evacuation exercise in the Solomon Islands recently. CAPTION:

Herbert Barker celebrates his 100th birthday with family and friends on December 13. Story by Private Jacob Joseph.

ADF People History Veterans

Original engineer thanked for his service

16/12/202116/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1987 Views 0 Comments Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

An original member of the then-named Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Corps and WWII veteran, Herbert Barker celebrated his 100th

Former Navy paramedic Jamie Hodgess, left, and his nephew Army petroleum operator Warrant Officer Class Two Stuart Hodgess with the Navy hat that belonged to Jamie Hodgess' father, Gus. Story by Captain Thomas Kaye . Photo by Lance Corporal Christopher Smith.

ADF People History

Hats off to historic family find

16/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3250 Views 0 Comments

A piece of family military history, uncovered during restoration works at a Brisbane railway station, has been returned to its

Friends and family greet HMAS Sirius as the ship returns to its home port at Fleet Base West for the final time. Story by Lieutenant Jessica Craig. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

History News Royal Australian Navy

Home for the final time

10/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1970 Views 1 Comment Fleet Base West, HMAS Sirius

It was a bittersweet moment for onlookers at Fleet Base West on December 2 when HMAS Sirius returned home. CAPTION:

Officer Commanding No. 92 Wing Group Captain John Grime lays a poppy at the grave of Flying Officer Maxwell Pearce in Salisbury, South Australia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nat Giles. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

ADF People History

Past aviators honoured

10/12/202117/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1705 Views 0 Comments AP-3C Orion, Parafield

On 10 December 1942, only six months after arriving at his first posting, Flying Officer Maxwell Pearce died in a

Air Force aviators form a guard of honour for Air Commodore (retd) Lyall Klaffer at his funeral service in Adelaide. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nat Giles. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

ADF People History

Distinguished fighter pilot farewelled

10/12/202117/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1816 Views 0 Comments Korean War, No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit, No. 75 Squadron, No. 77 Squadron, Vietnam War

Former fighter pilot Air Commodore (retd) Lyall Klaffer, who achieved several firsts in the Royal Australian Air Force, was farewelled