CONTACT BLOG SPOT Archives - Page 41 of 74

The Australian Sports Medal was awarded to Team Australia competitors and officials in recognition of their participation at Invictus Games Sydney 2018 at a ceremony held at the Australian War Memorial. Story by Squadron Leader Amanda Scott.

Invictus Games participants honoured

03/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2019 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

Invictus Games 2018 competitors and officials have been honoured with the awarding of the Australian Sports Medal in a moving

Commodore Greg Yorke Senior Naval Officer Victoria, presents a farewell letter on behalf of Chief of Navy to Commander John Goss, in company with his wife, Commander Janine March-Goss, and their daughter Ebony at HMAS Creswell. Story by Lieutenant Ben Willee. Photo by POIS James Whittle..

ADF People History

Recognising extraordinary service

03/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1974 Views 1 Comment HMAS Cerberus

In November, Commander John Goss retired after 57 years’ service in the Royal Australian Navy. CAPTION: Commodore Greg Yorke Senior

Run Army participants from the 3rd Brigade at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville. Story by Lieutenant Simon Hampson. Photo by Corporal Brodie Cross.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Running Change arrives in Townsville

03/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1662 Views 0 Comments 3rd Brigade, Townsville

The Running Change program has made tracks to Townsville, finding many happy feet from the 3rd Brigade ready to join

Aircraft A21-02 flown by Group Captain Jason Easthope, Chief of Staff, Air Combat Group puts on the last handling display for a RAAF F/A-18 Hornet at RAAF Base Williamtown. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Hornets farewelled after more than 35 years of service

30/11/202130/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2856 Views 3 Comments F/A-18A/B Hornets, No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit, No. 75 Squadron, No. 77 Squadron, Williamtown

Air Force has farewelled the F/A-18A/B Hornets after more than 35 years of service, with an end of era event

Rear Admiral Guy Griffiths AO, DSO, DSC, RAN (Ret’d) and Rear Admiral Mark Hammond, AM, RAN lay wreaths during the HMAS Parramatta II memorial service held at Queen's Wharf Reserve, Parramatta. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

History News Royal Australian Navy

Sinking of HMAS Parramatta (II) remembered

30/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1612 Views 0 Comments HMAS Parramatta, HMAS Parramatta II

NSW Governor Margaret Beazley AC QC and Commander Australian Fleet Rear Admiral Mark Hammond were among the dignitaries who attended

Australian Army soldiers based at Puckapunyal, Victoria, participate in the 16 hour endurance challenge. Story by Major Carrie Robards.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing Military Fitness News

Pushing the limits for a good cause

26/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1601 Views 0 Comments CATC, Legacy, Puckapunyal

While many of us were sleeping in bed, 31 participants were pushing through pain barrier at the 16-hour endurance challenge

Army Sergeant Paul Waples is shown unexploded demolition techniques by United States Marine Corps 1st Lieutenant Molly Mcgrath while observing Task Force Koa Moana in Palau. Story by Captain Michael Trainor.

Australian Army History News Pacific USA

Soldiers build partnerships in Palau

26/11/202101/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2152 Views 0 Comments Palau, USMC, WWII

Specialist observers from the Australian Army joined the United States Marine Corps (USMC) in Palau recently as part of the

The No. 22 Squadron Standard is prepared to be marched out during a replacement and laying up ceremony at St Andrew's Cathedral in Sydney. Story by Flying Officer Robert Hodgson. Photo by Corporal David Said.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Colours consecrated in cathedral

26/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2432 Views 1 Comment 22 Squadron., Colours, Victoria Cross, WWII

NSW Governor Margaret Beazley has presented No. 22 (City of Sydney) Squadron with a replacement Squadron Standard with additional battle

Leading Aircraftwoman Jade Wildin, 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron (1EHS), is currently in Fiji providing medical support to an Australian Army contingent of engineers who are rebuilding the Lekutu Secondary School on Vanua Levu. Story by Captain Dan Mazurek.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

ADF medic back to her roots in Fiji

26/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1597 Views 0 Comments Fiji Assist, Republic of Fiji Military Forces

Leading Aircraftwoman (LACW) Jade Wildin is a long way from home but back to her roots providing medical care to

A soldier from the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment helps Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics during a mass casualty scenario at Townsville field training area. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing Videos

ADF trains with emergency services personnel

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1852 Views 0 Comments

Soldiers, paramedics, firefighters and police have undertaken a complex mass casualty training scenario in Townsville. CAPTION: A soldier from the

Squadron Leader Brendon Knopke performs for military personnel deployed on Operation Accordion. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing Videos

Guitar hero: boosting morale with music

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1965 Views 0 Comments Middle East, Operation Accordion

For Squadron Leader Brendon Knopke, one constant over his 28-year ADF career has been playing the guitar. CAPTION: Squadron Leader

Veteran engagement specialist from Invictus Australia, Rachael Kerrigan, umpires a wheelchair basketball game with soldiers from the School of Infantry at an adaptive sport demonstration event at Singleton, NSW. Story by Major Carrie Robards.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News

Invictus Australia gives soldiers a pathway to hope

23/11/202124/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1604 Views 0 Comments Invictus

Wounded, injured or ill soldiers at the School of Infantry now have a new source of hope on their horizon

Private Robert Bayley, Corporal Jake Cobb and Private Harrison Britt play touch football with children at the Cunnamulla Breakfast Club. Story by Captain Pete Conrad .

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Soldiers join Breakfast Club for a day

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1199 Views 0 Comments Cunnamulla, Royal Australian Regiment

Members of Joint Task Group 629.3, supporting the Queensland Police efforts in western Queensland to help deal with the impacts

Make-A-Wish recipient Adam salutes the Commanding Officer of the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Henry Stimson, while on parade during his visit to Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Jesse Robilliard. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Army makes a dream come true

23/11/202123/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2236 Views 1 Comment 7th Combat Brigade, Make-A-Wish Foundation

An 11 year-old Brisbane boy who received an unfortunate start in life has been granted his wish to experience an

Members of the Indigenous Marathon Foundation taking part in the inaugural Run Army 2021 5km and 10km events at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Running to make a change

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1584 Views 0 Comments Legacy

The 5km and 10km Run Army fun run returns to Brisbane on Sunday April 24, 2022, with funds raised going

CONTACT Cadets Letters to the Editor

What happened to us – where are we now

21/11/2021 Paul Styles 2025 Views 0 Comments

What happened to us! The AAC, Australian Army Cadets of yesterday 1975 and before? (FMC) Is there no records of

A colourised studio portrait of S/4449 Ordinary Seaman Thomas Welsby Clark.

History News Royal Australian Navy

Lone HMAS Sydney II survivor identified after 80 years

19/11/202122/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3964 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sydney II

Eighty years after the Australian warship HMAS Sydney II was sunk off the West Australian coast, the only body recovered from

HMAS Sirius sails its final lap of Sydney Harbour during its a final visit to the city during its decommissioning voyage. Story by Lieutenant Jessica Craig. Photo Petty Officer Justin Brown

History News Royal Australian Navy Videos

Sydney farewells Sirius

19/11/202119/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2306 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sirius

Sydney Harbour was alive with Navy activity on November 15 to farewell HMAS Sirius ahead of the ship’s decommissioning in

Commanding Officer No. 33 Squadron Wing Commander Neil Bowen at the commemorative service in the Wilberforce memorial garden at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by CPL Brett Sherriff.

History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force

Remembering lost aviators of Windsor 380

17/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2001 Views 0 Comments 33 Squadron

On October 29, 1991, an accident off the coast of Gippsland took the lives of five aviators during a training

The sculpture of Sir Richard Williams in Moonta, South Australia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nat Giles. Photo by LAC Stewart Gould .

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Lasting tribute to ‘father of Air Force’

17/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2210 Views 0 Comments Air Force Cadets, Army Cadets

To commemorate 100 years of Air Force, the Copper Coast Council in South Australia held a centenary celebration to honour