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Sapper Zakary Lamrock, of the 5th Combat Engineer Regiment, and Indonesian National Armed Forces troops clear at the Zig Zag Railway, Lithgow, during Operation Bushfire Assist in February last year. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

ADF prepared for season’s challenges

20/10/202121/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1959 Views 0 Comments

As the high-risk weather season begins, the ADF and the Australian Civil-Military Centre (ACMC) are well-prepared. FILE PHOTO: Sapper Zakary

Malabugilmah resident Latia Williams has her temperature taken by Leading Aircraftman Joel Forster at a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination centre.

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ADF supports remote vaccination mission

20/10/202120/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1705 Views 0 Comments COVID-19, Indigenous

Early this month, NSW Health, police and ADF personnel travelled to a tiny Aboriginal community two-and-a-half hours’ drive inland from

Detective Sergeant Mark Dalton, front, provides feedback to Joint Civil-Military Cooperation Staff Planning Course participants, supported by Senior Instructor Major Brian Willsher, right, and Major Frank Aisake, left, of Headquarters 1st Division. Story by Captain Lily Charles.

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Military and civilian cooperation goes online

12/10/202119/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1955 Views 0 Comments

The latest Joint Civil-Military Cooperation Staff Planning Course (JCSPC) successfully tackled the challenge of remote learning during COVID-19. CAPTION: Detective

A 'Let's Chalk about Mental Health' activity was held at Adams Auditorium, ADFA, in 2019 in support of World Mental Health Day. Photo by Jay Cronan.

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Look out for your mates, and yourself

11/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1740 Views 0 Comments

Defence marked the October 10 World Mental Health Day with online and in-person activities around Australia in the lead-up to the

NSW Police Senior Constable Peter Heginbotham, front left, and Midshipman Bridie Kemp on hotel quarantine duties during Operation COVID-19 Assist. Story by Flight Lieutenant Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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ADF supports evacuees in quarantine

08/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1651 Views 0 Comments Afghanistan, COVID-19

Recent evacuees from Afghanistan are being helped in their transition to a new life in Australia by ADF personnel on

Enrolled nurse Nicole Gentry prepares Flight Sergeant Kate Morris, of No. 295 Squadron, for her plasma donation at the Red Cross Ipswich Donation Centre in Queensland. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photo by Corporal Nicci Freeman.

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Leading the way for blood donations

08/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1727 Views 0 Comments Red Cross Blood Challenge

Even a three-year posting to Florida, United States, didn’t slow down Flight Sergeant Kate Morris’ blood and plasma donations in

Colonel Richard Barrett's work 'Redacted' in the grounds of the Centre for Defence Leadership and Ethics. Story by Major Rachel Beeton.

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New association encouraging creativity in the ADF

08/10/202114/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1442 Views 0 Comments

Creative expression in the ADF may sound like a contradiction, but a new association for personnel is aiming to break

The Multi-Function Aperture (MFA) program is calling for interested industry and academic organisations to help develop Australian-based and sovereign capabilities.

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Call for partners on same wavelength

06/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1887 Views 0 Comments

Proposals are sought from academia and industry to develop next-generation prototypes and key subsystems of phased array antennas. CAPTION: The

ADF Australian News Veterans

Updated report records 1273 veteran suicides since 2001

30/09/202130/09/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3222 Views 0 Comments

The fourth annual report on suicide among permanent, reserve and ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Force has been released

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Minister’s reaction to veteran-suicide report 2021

30/09/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2994 Views 1 Comment

The Australian Government has received a report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) into the rate of

Ashleigh Taylor, from the Anzac Memorial, guides ADF Cyber Gap Program participants around the memorial in Sydney's Hyde Park.

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Program boosts cyber capability

29/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1816 Views 0 Comments adfcgp

Cyber students can further their skills through the Australian Defence Force Cyber Gap Program (ADFCGP) while also learning about career

Commander Joint Task Force 633 Air Commodore David Paddison celebrates the 10th anniversary of the ‘Bean around the MEAO’ café with owner Aileen Stoddart. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

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Bean a place like home for many over 10 years

22/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2618 Views 0 Comments Operation Accordion

For all who have deployed to or passed through the Australian Defence Force’s main operating base in the Middle East,

Tongan participants Vaopako Pongi, left, and Lolomanoia Tuifua enjoy a practical session for rugby league coaches, including game-day drills. Story by Alex DeValentin.

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ADF brings sports accreditation to the Pacific

22/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1321 Views 0 Comments Tonga

ADF Rugby League and ADF Netball recently joined forces with the National Rugby League (NRL) and Netball Australia for a

Australia's M2 cube satellite successfully completes a controlled separation in space. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred.

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Small step for satellite, giant leap for capability

22/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1447 Views 0 Comments

A controlled separation of Australia’s M2 cube satellite in space was a recent success for Australia’s space capability – with

Chief Petty Officer Tina Elliot assists a member of the Orange community before receiving their vaccination at the city's vaccination hub. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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Vaccination team making a difference

10/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1363 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

From the city of Orange to the Outback town of Lightning Ridge, the vaccine outreach team, comprising NSW Health and

An Australian Defence Force medic assesses a child in the evacuee handling centre at Australia’s main operating base in the Middle East. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester.

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Medics went above and beyond during evacuation

10/09/202116/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1987 Views 0 Comments Evacuation of Kabul

One of the critical factors in the Afghanistan evacuation was the health and welfare of the more than 4000 evacuees,

Private Jordan Schooth assists Australian citizens and visa holders evacuated from Afghanistan after their arrival in Australia. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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Evacuees welcomed to Australia

10/09/202110/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1908 Views 0 Comments Evacuation of Kabul

Thousands of men, women and children evacuated from Afghanistan have been assisted by multiple agencies on arrival at Australian airports.

Australian citizens and visa holders evacuated from Afghanistan on board a RAAF C-17A Globemaster III, enroute to the ADF’s main operating base in the Middle East region. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Ragless. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

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ADF reports on its role in Evacuation of Kabul

10/09/202115/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2316 Views 0 Comments Evacuation of Kabul

Over nine sweltering days in August, Australian Defence Force personnel took part in the largest humanitarian airlift operation in recent

Major Tim Glover assists DFAT members locate Afghan Australian visa holders attempting to enter the congested Abbey Gate at Hamid Karzai International Airport. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

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Troops reflect on a mission like no other

10/09/202110/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3016 Views 0 Comments Evacuation of Kabul

Personnel from 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), have reflected on the important role they played during the Afghanistan evacuation

Dr Pommat provides a tour of the Daru hospital facility in PNG to members of the ADF and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Story by Captain Jessica O’Reilly.

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Small team makes big impact in PNG

07/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1748 Views 0 Comments COVID-19, Operation PNG Assist 21

A three-person ADF planning team has helped bolster the Papua New Guinea Government’s COVID-19 response. CAPTION: Dr Pommat provides a