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Darcy Elbourne waves the Australian flag in the driveway of his home as Army personnel head out to conduct relief and recovery tasks during Operation NSW Flood Assist in Taree. Photo by Corporal Sagi Biderman.
Australian Army News Videos 

Flagging gratitude to ADF flood support

01/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1711 Views 0 Comments

Seventy-year-old Darcy Elbourne made sure he was on hand to welcome ADF personnel to Macquarie Barracks in Taree last weekend.

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Soldiers from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment engage an enemy position with the Australian Light Armoured Vehicle’s 25mm M242 Bushmaster Chain Gun during a troop live-fire attack. Photo by Corporal Brodie Cross.
Australian Army News Videos 

Finessing foundation warfighting skills

01/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2534 Views 0 Comments

Townsville’s 3rd Brigade have kicked off the 2021 training year with Exercise Brolga Crawl from March 8 to 26, which ensured every soldiers’ foundation warfighting

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2 Sqn Royal Flying Core S.E.5A's at the Western Front WW1. Video screen grab.
History Royal Australian Air Force Videos 

Top 10 Iconic RAAF Aircraft – 9: S.E.5A

28/03/202107/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2842 Views 0 Comments

As the Royal Australian Air Force celebrates its Centenary on 31 March 2021, they have compiled their Top Ten most

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HMAS Anzac conducts a replenishment at sea with HMAS Sirius in the South China Sea. Photo by LSIS Thomas Sawtell.
News Royal Australian Navy Videos 

Sirius still pumping fuel

28/03/202128/03/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2022 Views 0 Comments

HMAS Sirius has completed her 715th replenishment at sea (RAS) when she supplied fuel to HMAS Anzac (III) during a

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Caption: An Air Force F/A-18A Hornet aircraft from No. 77 Squadron taxis for the final time at RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales.
History Royal Australian Air Force Videos 

Top 10 Iconic RAAF Aircraft – 10: F/A-18A/B Hornet

25/03/202107/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 4222 Views 0 Comments

As the Royal Australian Air Force celebrates its Centenary on 31 March 2021, they have compiled their Top Ten most

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Soldiers from the 8th/9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment's Reconnaissance, Snipers and Surveillance Platoon demonstrate the use of camouflage and concealment in the Canungra Field Training Area. Photo by Private Jacob Hilton.
Australian Army News Videos 

Platoon practises being ‘invisible’

23/03/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2171 Views 0 Comments

Soldiers from the 8th/9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment’s Reconnaissance, Snipers and Surveillance Platoon practised the skills of being ‘invisible’ and not

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A motion calling on the overnment to establish a Royal Commission into veteran suicide passed the Lower House, 22 March 2021.
ADF News Veterans Videos 

Suicide Royal Commission motion passed in Parliament

22/03/202129/03/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2430 Views 0 Comments

A motion calling on the overnment to establish a Royal Commission into veteran suicide passed the Lower House, 22 March 2021.

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Flying Officer Ryan Rosenberger, Base Airfield Engineering Officer (BAEO), No. 30 Squadron, RAAF Base East Sale, Victoria. Photo by POIS Rick Prideaux.
ADF People Videos 

A trained eye on airfield infrastructure

18/03/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1419 Views 0 Comments

Born in Indonesia, Flying Officer Ryan Rosenberger has called Queensland home since he was eight years old and decided on

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TV's The Amazing Race comes to Lavarack Barracks, Townsville. Video screen grab.
Australian Army News Videos 

Amazing test of skills

17/03/202117/03/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2494 Views 0 Comments

A gruelling obstacle course andhead-scratching artillery calculations awaited contestants on The Amazing Race Australia at Lavarack Barracks.

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No. 17 Squadron Physical Training Instructor, Corporal Natasha Wilson in the RAAF Base Tindal gymnasium.
ADF People Videos 

Service swap great example of career opportunities

17/03/202117/03/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2367 Views 0 Comments

Corporal Natasha Wilson grew up in Kyneton, Victoria, and joined the ADF as a combat systems operator with Navy before

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Rheinmetall's KF41 Lynx, left, and Hanwha's Redback, dwarf the M113 APC one of them will replace. Defence image.
Australian Army News Videos 

M113-replacement contenders unveiled

12/03/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 22896 Views 8 Comments LAND 400 Phase 3

Both contenders for the largest acquisition project in the history of the Australian Army were officially unveiled in Canberra today.

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Local residents take a tour of Navy MRH-90 Taipan during HMAS Choules visit to ceremonial homeport of Mallacoota. Photo by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.
News Royal Australian Navy Videos 

HMAS Choules adopts Mallacoota as ceremonial homeport

11/03/202111/03/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2295 Views 0 Comments Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20

HMAS Choules has adopted Mallacoota, Vic, as its ceremonial homeport, in recognition of bonds forged during the 2019/20 bushfire crisis.

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SQNLDR Michael Phillips with a No. 37 Squadron C-130J Hercules on the flightline at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. Photo by CPL David Said.
ADF People Videos 

‘Privileged’ to watch the dawn of a new era

11/03/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1757 Views 0 Comments

Working part-time in an honorary capacity with his local RSL, Jesmond local Michael Phillips loves the beaches of Newcastle when

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Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin served as Chief of Air Force, Vice Chief of the Defence Force, and Chief of the Defence Force from June 2014 until he retired in July 2018. Photo by Corporal David Gibbs.
ADF People Videos 

Close encounter that led to a celebrated career

05/03/202105/03/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2549 Views 0 Comments

Mark Binskin was born in Campbelltown, NSW, and as long as he can remember he has always wanted to fly.

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Sail Training Ship Young Endeavour ship's company alongside HMAS Waterhen after completing the first voyage of the year. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.
News Royal Australian Navy Videos 

Voyages endeavour to build confidence in youth

03/03/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2153 Views 0 Comments

The national Sail Training Ship Young Endeavour has completed its first voyage since sailing was suspended in March last year because

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HMAS Sheean comes alongside at Beauty Point, Tasmania, in the first of a series of port visits in the state. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.
News Royal Australian Navy Videos 

Tasmanian pride on show as HMAS Sheean visits state

03/03/202105/03/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1865 Views 0 Comments

HMAS Sheean berthed at Beauty Point in northern Tasmania at the weekend in the first of a series of port visits in the

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Wing Commander Stuart Wheal, left, United States Air Force Commander Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Denzer and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Commander Major Kenji Hoka during Exercise Cope North 21. Photo by Squadron Leader David Weekley.
ADF People Videos 

Nations work together in airbase exercise

03/03/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1579 Views 0 Comments

Wing Commander Stuart Wheal looks out over the runway and pebbly scrub of Northwest Field, a largely disused airfield near

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The ADF has delivered five fire trucks, donated by the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service, to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Photo by Roberto Garcia.
ADF News Videos 

A truckload of thanks

03/03/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2133 Views 0 Comments

In a show of appreciation for the support Papua New Guinea (PNG) gave Australia during last summer’s bushfires, HMAS Choules

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The Boeing Australia Airpower Teaming System Loyal Wingman lands at the end of its first flight at Woomera, South Australia. Photographer unnamed.
Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Sovereign industry Videos 

RAAF orders three more Loyal Wingman aircraft

02/03/202102/03/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3463 Views 3 Comments Loyal Wingman

The government will invest a further $115million in the Boeing Loyal Wingman program to continue developing the concept.

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The Boeing Australia, Airpower Teaming System Loyal Wingman conducts its first flight at Woomera, South Australia. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.
Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Sovereign industry Videos 

First flight of Loyal Wingman UAV

02/03/202102/03/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2839 Views 0 Comments Loyal Wingman

RAAF has congratulated Boeing Australia on the first flight of the Airpower Teaming System Loyal Wingman prototype aircraft on 27 February.

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