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Historian Lynette Silver visits the jungle training area of Air Force’s Combat Survival Training School with instructor Warrant Officer Shane Grist, left, and Commanding Officer Squadron Leader Simon Longley. Story and photo by Corporal Veronica O’Hara.

Survival school honours POW

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For courage shown by the only RAAF prisoner of war (POW) who was on the infamous Sandakan death march 76

Captain Randall Hepota of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force is presented with flying clothing during his visit to No. 35 Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley by Squadron Leader Robert Crawford. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Sergeant Peter Borys.

News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force

Squadron’s family expanded

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Air Force’s No. 35 Squadron has begun a sister squadron arrangement with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force’s (PNGDF) Air

Gunners from the 101st Battery, 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, fire an M777A2 Howitzer at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, as part of an Australia-wide gun salute to mark the 150th anniversary of Australian artillery on August 1. Photo by Corporal Rodrigo Villablanca.

Australian Army History News Videos

Artillery formation part of birth of a nation

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The formation of an Australian artillery capability 150 years ago marked an initial step in Australia becoming a sovereign nation,

Soldiers from the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment disassemble a medium girder bridge at Gayndah, Queensland. Story by Captain Taylor Lynch. Photo by Private Jacob Hilton.

Australian Army News

Sappers prepare to lift

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Sappers from the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment put their construction skills to the test, assembling the medium girder bridge over

An M2A2 105 mm Howitzer crewed by Army soldiers from the 9th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, fires an 18-gun salute during the 150th Anniversary of Australian Artillery Commemorative Service at the Hobart Cenotaph. Story by John Cox. Photo by Private Hamish Rogers.

Australian Army History News

The Australian Artillery marks 150 years

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The Australian Artillery marked its 150th anniversary on August 1 – a century-and-a-half of continuous service. CAPTION: An M2A2 105 mm Howitzer

Army Captain Samuel O’Neal, centre, RAAF Flying Officer Kristian Henderson and RAN Leading Seaman Medic Erika Birkefeld on board HMAS Canberra during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

Australian Army News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Exercise wraps up

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Along the coast from the Northern Territory to NSW, the dust settled and members of international forces started to catch

HMAS Ballarat's MH-60R, Convict, launches from the flight deck during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story by Lieutenant Commander Ryan Zerbe. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

News Royal Australian Navy

Convict serves 1000 hours

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HMAS Ballarat’s MH-60R, dubbed ‘Convict’, achieved 1000 flying hours while at sea during Exercise Talisman Sabre off the coast of Queensland.

NSW Police and ADF members prepare to deliver pre-made meals as part of care packages given to homes in the Fairfield community in Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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ADF boosts support to COVID-19 effort

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The ADF has increased its support to NSW Government efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. CAPTION: NSW Police and

ADF News

Defence releases Afghanistan Inquiry Reform Plan

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Defence has released its Afghanistan Inquiry Reform Plan, setting out Defence’s strategy for responding to the IGADF Afghanistan Inquiry.

Canadian frigate HMCS Calgary (foreground), in company with USS America (left) and Australian frigate HMAS Parramatta (right) off the coast of QLD, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 21. Story by Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder. Photo by Corporal Lynette Ai Dang.

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy

Four nations deter and respond together on the high seas

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Australia, Canada, Japan and the Republic of Korea have united beyond the shared colours of their collective national flags during

HMAS Brisbane conducts a Replenishment at Sea with USNS Rappahannock, off the coast of Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

News Royal Australian Navy USA Videos

Replenishment at sea supplies a first for Brisbane

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HMAS Brisbane and United States Navy Military Sealift Command replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock conducted two replenishments at sea (RAS) within

HMAS Sydney conducts manoeuvres off the South Coast of NSW late last year. Photo by Peter Beeh.

News Royal Australian Navy

Sydney returns home

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HMAS Sydney today returned to Garden Island, Sydney, following a four-and-a-half month deployment to the United States and Canada in

Personnel from the 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, conduct a beach assault on Forrest Beach, Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Private Jacob Joseph. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester.

Australian Army Europe News Royal Australian Navy USA Videos

Troops come ashore on quiet beach in final push

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If you were fishing near Forrest Beach, Queensland, over the past month, you might have seen landing craft from HMA Ships

Australian Army Soldier Sapper Dalton Gilbee and Explosives Detection Dog Archie from 3rd Combat Engineering Regiment onboard HMAS Canberra, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Captain Dan Mazurek. Photo by Leading Seaman Imagery Specialist Nadav Harel.

Australian Army K9 Training News

Exercise Talisman Sabre 21 brings a new meaning to “Salty Sea Dogs”

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Not to be outdone by their human handlers, even Australian Defence Force working dogs are finding their sea legs on

An Australian Army M1A1 Abrams tank from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment moves forward in a simulated attack serial held at the Townsville Field Training Area as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

Australian Army News USA

Battle Group Eagle swoops

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Distinctive red-and-white shemaghs and blue baseball caps gave away the “enemy” soldiers scattered in defensive positions around a town under

Soldiers from the Australian Army's 1st Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, engage a target with M777 Howitzer during a firepower demonstration at Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Photo by Corporal Madhur Chitnis.

Australian Army News

150th birthday of Australian artillery

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The Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery (RAA) today marked the 150th Anniversary of Australian artillery.

United States Marines conduct a simulated wartime airfield scenario at the rear of a Royal Australian Air Force No. 36 Squadron C-17A Globemaster III aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley, QLD, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Corporal Jesse Kane.

News Royal Australian Air Force USA

HIMARS first for Australian and US Air Force

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A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-17A Globemaster III is the first non-US nation to provide rapid air mobility to

E-7A Wedgetail aircraft prepares to depart for flying operation at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW, during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story by Bettina Mears. Photo by Sergeant David Gibbs.

News Royal Australian Air Force

E-7A Wedgetail controlling the air, land and sea

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Air power has been on display with two RAAF E-7A Wedgetail aircraft from No. 2 Squadron, based at RAAF Base

The Commander's Pennant for Air Task Group 630 is passed from outgoing commander Wing Commander Ric Peapell, left, to the incoming commander Wing Commander Alexander Cave. Photo by Glen McCarthy.

Middle East News Royal Australian Air Force

Change of command for Air Task Group 630

31/07/2021 Mike Hughes 104 Views 0 Comments

Command of Air Task Group 630 in the Middle East was on July 25 handed to Wing Commander Alexander Cave

A United States Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft connects to the KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft refuelling hoseduring Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Sergeant Ben Dempster.

News Royal Australian Air Force USA Videos

Refuelling first fosters partnership

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High above the Coral Sea, a Royal Australian Air Force No. 33 Squadron KC-30A multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) trailed refuelling

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