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Two more ADF COVID-19 cases ‘overseas’

18/01/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1718 Views 0 Comments

The Australian Defence Force added two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the total of cases to 147. Today’s

The first six recipients of the Australian Service Medal for Operation Bursa with the Commander Fleet Air Arm Commodore Don Dezentje, centre. Photo by Able Seaman Susan Mossop.

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Retrospective medals for Fleet Air Arm

16/01/202117/01/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 4158 Views 0 Comments

Navy’s Fleet Air Arm has been recognised for its contribution to Operation Bursa with the awarding of the Australian Service

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Five more COVID-19 cases in Defence

16/01/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1578 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Defence added one new case of COVID-19 ‘overseas’ and one in NSW on Thursday, followed by one ‘overseas’ and two in Queensland on Friday.

Kay Danes with fellow speaker Alan Jones and her husband, former SAS Warrant Officer Kerry Danes. Photo supplied.

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House of Reps agrees to look at Mil-law reform petition

14/01/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3216 Views 0 Comments

A petition to reform redress-of-grievance and inquiry frameworks in Defence will be looked at in the Federal Parliament committee system.

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Three new cases of COVID-19 in Defence

13/01/202113/01/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1266 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Defence added three new cases of COVID-19 today – all being added to the ‘overseas’ tally, which now climbs to 80.

Army Chaplain Rick Tilden and Air Force medic Leading Aircraftwoman Nicole Anchen provided support after a helicopter crash in Egypt. Photo by Ben Dempster.

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Pair provide mental health support after helicopter crash

13/01/202114/01/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2923 Views 0 Comments

Two Australian personnel deployed with Joint Task Force 633 (JTF633) late last year provided mental health support to Australian and

A No. 36 Squadron C-17A Globemaster lifts off from RAAF Base Richmond, New South Wales, taking aerial fire retardant to Western Australia. Photo by Corporal David Said.

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Globemaster delivers fire retardant to Western Australia

12/01/202112/01/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2147 Views 0 Comments

The ADF has supported the Western Australian Department of Fire and Emergency Services by delivering urgently needed fire retardant from NSW.

Connor Nish, left, and 41st Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment, soldiers Private Callum Nish, Private John Koronui, Corporal Paul Kohlhagen and Private Tom Mackney remove branches from Myrie McPherson’s backyard.

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Soldiers blitz widow’s backyard

12/01/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2805 Views 0 Comments

Army reservists from the 41st Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment (41RNSWR), rolled up their sleeves on December 12 to

Last year was an unprecedented year with bushfires and a global pandemic, but the ADF was up to the challenge of supporting Australia, while continuing its core role. Photo by Leading Seaman Kieran Dempsey.

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ADF up to the challenges of 2020

12/01/202112/01/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2929 Views 0 Comments

Last year was difficult and disruptive for our nation and was a defining year for Defence. FILE PHOTO: By Leading Seaman

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Suicide Commissioner publishes past-suicides reports

12/01/202112/01/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2623 Views 1 Comment

Suicide prevention commissioner Bernadette Boss asked Defence, DVA and IGADF for reports on past suicides – and published the answers.

Corporal Mitchell Webster, left, Joel Palmer and Corporal Aaron Bartlett competing in the 2020 Cyber Warrior Challenge.

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Cyber teams put their skills to the test

12/01/202112/01/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1920 Views 0 Comments

A team from Australia’s Joint Task Force 633 (JTF633) in the Middle East placed third in the region and sixth

ADF personnel in the Middle East prepare a load of COVID-19 test kits for delivery to Afghanistan. Photo by Sergeant Ben Dempster.

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COVID-19 test kits sent to NATO operation

10/01/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2074 Views 0 Comments

About 200 COVID-19 test kits were sent to Kabul for use by coalition forces following a spike in coronavirus cases

Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Vanessa Bunker in Egypt.

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Peacekeeping an opportunity to serve with pride

10/01/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2005 Views 0 Comments

A strong family connection to service was the driving factor for Corporal Vanessa Bunker’s military career. CAPTION: Royal Australian Air

ADF cyclist Major Paul Watson placed 5th in the hill climb event held as part of the Australian Parliament Sports Club’s Recognition Sports Festival.

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Sporting chance to honour those on front line

09/01/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1473 Views 0 Comments

ADF members last month took part in a sports festival that honoured all those who have been on the front

Former Wing Commander Robyn Clay-Williams (retired) reflects on her time in the Air Force as a test pilot. Photo by Sergeant Rob Hack.

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Testing times for pioneer pilot

09/01/202109/01/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2699 Views 0 Comments

When former Wing Commander Robyn Clay-Williams joined the Air Force in 1979, she was told there were no female pilots.

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Two new cases of COVID-19 in ADF

07/01/202110/01/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1713 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Defence added another two cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the total to 137. Both new cases are indicated as being diagnosed ‘overseas’.

Royal Australian Navy aircrewman Leading Seaman Ben Nixon of 808 Squadron assesses a NSW national-parks bushfire from his MRH90 Taipan helicopter. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Kelvin Hockey.

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Medal and clasp for Operation Bushfire Assist

07/01/202107/01/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7164 Views 16 Comments Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20

Many people who took part in the firefighting effort during last summer’s bushfires will be awarded the National Emergency Medal with clasp.

Major General Cheryl Pearce welcomed by an Honour Guard provided by the mission’s Mobile Force Reserve.

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A milestone deployment complete

07/01/202108/01/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2123 Views 0 Comments

Major General Cheryl Pearce has completed a milestone deployment to Cyprus as the first Australian Commander of the UN Peacekeeping

Australian soldiers from the 10th Force Support Battalion drive a LARC5 (light amphibious resupply cargo) onto Galoa, Fiji with humanitarian-assistance supplies. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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ADF helping Fiji after cyclone

07/01/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2820 Views 0 Comments

ADF is assisting Fijianan authorities provide assistance to thousands of Fijians affected by the category-5 Tropical Cyclone Yasa.

ADV Cape Inscription Navigation Officer Lieutenant Rhys Worboys and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority officer Dwaine Butcher in front of Reef Ranger, a Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service vessel.

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Navy joins effort to stop illegal reef fishing

07/01/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2469 Views 0 Comments

The Navy joined the effort to stop illegal fishing in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park recently. CAPTION: ADV Cape Inscription