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Uncle Harry Allie, left, and Aircraftman Steven Ahoy at the Australian War Memorial during the Welcome Ceremony for Air Force’s Centenary commemorations. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.
History News Royal Australian Air Force Videos 

Shells, soil and sand from around Australia enshrined at AWM

06/04/202106/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1539 Views 0 Comments

In a symbolic gesture, shells, soil and sand collected from around the country were placed at the For Our Country

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Exercise Howling Wolf - Abrams Tank live fire. Video screen grab.
Australian Army News Videos 

Tanks put on a show – Howling Wolf video

01/04/202102/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3411 Views 0 Comments

Tank crews from the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment honed their skills in M1A1 Abrams Tanks during Exercise Howling Wolf, while

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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 1794 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 2604 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 2903 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 2064 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 4327 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 2208 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 2468 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 1473 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 2544 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 2425 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 23328 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 2337 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 1792 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 2601 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 2196 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 1901 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 1606 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 2190 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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