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RAAF explosive ordnance disposal technician Flight Sergeant Brian Dick takes part in trench clearance explosives disposal training during the Prairie Fire international skills sharing activity in the United States. Story by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree. Photos by Wing Commander Paul Howell.

Aussie bomb techs dig deep

19/09/202520/09/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 4046 Views 0 Comments EOD, No. 65 Squadron, US Air Force, UXO

The Belgians brought experience clearing explosive remnants of war. CAPTION: RAAF explosive ordnance disposal technician Flight Sergeant Brian Dick takes part

Video screenshot of a RAAF EA-18G Growler pilot flying through Brisbane CBD during Riverfire 2025.

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Riverfire from the pilot’s perspective

13/09/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5034 Views 0 Comments Riverfire

The Australian Defence Force has published some very cool behind-the-scenes footage of their involvement in this year’s Riverfire flypast. ADF

Sales of Legacy bears support the annual national appeal to raise awareness and funds for the families of veterans who have given their life or health in service to our country. Story by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel. Photo by Emma Taylor.

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Annual fundraiser a big boost for Legacy

12/09/202512/09/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 4958 Views 0 Comments Legacy Week, Vivian Bullwinkel

Across the country, sailors, soldiers and aviators took to the streets selling pin badges and bears to raise funds in

Comedian Anthony ‘Lehmo’ Lehmann is awarded the Australian Operational Service Medal (Civilian) by Deputy Theatre Commander Major General Paul Kenny in recognition 20 years of support to deployed troops. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

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Combat comic ‘Lehmo’ honoured

12/09/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 5007 Views 3 Comments Afghanistan, Forces Entertainment Tour, Iraq, Middle East

Comedian Anthony ‘Lehmo’ Lehmann has been awarded the Australian Operational Service Medal (Civilian) in recognition of his two decades of

PNG Minister for Finance Thomas Opa and a Royal Australian Air Force officer unveil the new sign at the opening of the Aviation Heritage Centre at the PNG National Museum and Art Gallery in Port Moresby, PNG. Story by Lieutenant Harrison Thomas. Photos by Leading Seaman Lauren Pugsley.

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Historic aircraft find new home in PNG heritage centre

12/09/202513/09/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 3371 Views 0 Comments Chief of Air Force, PNG

Papua New Guinea’s aviation heritage can now be proudly displayed following the opening of the purpose-built Aviation Heritage Centre at

An Australian Army member from the Parachute Training School descend into Sir Hubert Murray Stadium from a PNG Defence Force aircraft during the Military Tattoo at Port Moresby. Story by Captain Katy Manning. Photos by Corporal Jack Pearce.

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Military Tattoo showcases unity for PNG50

12/09/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 3744 Views 0 Comments PNG, PNGDF

Music, culture and fireworks lit up Sir Hubert Murray Stadium as Papua New Guinea hosted a Military Tattoo in the

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CONTACT fan shoots Riverfire and ‘neighbours’ aircraft

07/09/202513/09/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4288 Views 0 Comments Riverfire

Dear Brian, I just thought that you’d like to see a couple of photos I shot from the Riverfire practice

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RAAF shines at Riverfire 2025

06/09/202506/09/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4360 Views 0 Comments

A Royal Australian Air Force EA-18G Growler, C-17A Globemaster III and, for the first time, a C-27J Spartan conducted flypasts

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Growler roars through Brisbane on test flight

05/09/202505/09/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3390 Views 0 Comments Riverfire

A Royal Australian Air Force EA-18G ‘Growler’ electronic attack aircraft rehearsed its flying display through the heart of Brisbane today

A C-17A Globemaster flies through Brisbane, rehearsing for the 2025 Brisbane Riverfire event. Photo by Christabel Migliorini.

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RAAF rehearsing for Riverfire 2025

04/09/202511/09/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4308 Views 0 Comments Riverfire

A Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster rehearsed its flying display through the heart of Brisbane today ahead of the

A Royal Australian Air Force EA-18G Growler lands at Clark Air Base, Philippines, during Exercise Alon 2025. Story by Flying Officer Aarron Dann. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Nell Bradbury.

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Growlers, Hornets deploy to Philippines for first time

03/09/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 4520 Views 1 Comment Armed Forces of the Philippines, EA-18G Growler, Exercise Alon, F/A-18F Super Hornet

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has taken air combat capability to the next level, deploying EA-18G Growlers and F/A-18F

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Corporal Matthew Vella, an explosive ordnance disposal assistant from 65 Air Base Recovery Squadron (65ABRS), assesses a Mark 82 bomb with a snake eye tail fin at airstrip at the Townsville Field Training Area. Story by Flight Lieutenant Sharon Sebastian. Photos by Corporal Brett Sherriff.

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New foundations for airfield recovery in Australia

03/09/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 6059 Views 0 Comments Exercise Bronze Crocodile, No. 65 Air Base Recovery Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force, Townsville Field Training Area, US Air Force

A patch of bushland within Townsville Field Training Area is at the heart of a new airbase resilience capability for

Clinicians from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), Royal Air Force (RAF), United States Air Force (USAF) and Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) lay out medical dummies for an aero-medical evacuation during Exercise Mobility Guardian. Story by Flight Lieutenant Kayla Walliss. Photo from NZDF.

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Medical care on the fly across Pacific

03/09/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 6070 Views 0 Comments Exercise Mobility Guardian, No. 3 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (3AMES), RAF, RNZAF, US Air Force

Affectionately know as the ‘Anzacs’, medical technicians from the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) have seamlessly integrated into the

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ADFA open day 2025 the biggest yet

29/08/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 3471 Views 0 Comments ADFA

The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) annual open day this month was an opportunity for prospective trainee officers, families, friends

Personnel from 35 Squadron prepare a C-27J Spartan for an aerial surveillance patrol during Operation Solania in the Solomon Islands. Story by Flight Lieutenant Madeleine Magee. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Maddison Scott.

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Spartan sustains Solania in Pacific

27/08/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 3268 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, No. 35 Squadron, Operation Solania, Solomon Islands

The third instalment of Operation Solania for the year took place in the Pacific from August 4-17, when the ADF

Joint Positioning, Navigation and Timing Directorate team conduct GPS-denial testing during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story by Cleo Arya. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Smith.

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Defence strengthens edge against GPS denial

27/08/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 4942 Views 1 Comment Delamere Air Weapons Range, Exercise Talisman Sabre, Joint Positioning Navigation and Timing Directorate, RAAF Tindal

Defence has taken major steps to strengthen its warfighting edge with the establishment of the Joint Positioning, Navigation and Timing

Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey with Dr Michael Sharp at a Defence Science and Technology Group display on board HMS Prince of Wales. Photo by Jay Cronan.

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Australia, UK partner on guided weapons R&D

22/08/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 4214 Views 0 Comments DSTG, Minister for Defence

The adoption of novel weapons and tactics in today’s battlespace is happening at an extremely rapid rate. CAPTION: Australian Deputy Prime

Visitors at the first public open day of the RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre. Story. by Squadron Leader Karyn Markwell. Photos by Flying Officer Casie Scott.

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Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre reopens

20/08/202523/08/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2937 Views 0 Comments RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre (RTAHC)

Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell officially reopened the RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre (RTAHC) this month after

A RAAF EA-18G Growler crew fires an AIM-9X Sidewinder (Block II) missile at a BQM-74E aerial target during Exercise Archer 2025. Story by Flight Lieutenant Grace Casey-Maughan. Photo supplied.

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US joins air and missile defence trials off NSW

19/08/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 3610 Views 0 Comments AIM-9X Sidewinder, Beecroft Weapons Range, Exercise Archer, RAAF Amberley, RAAF Williamtown, US Air Force, US Navy

Australian and United States naval and air forces have completed live missile firing and advanced target trials off the NSW

Navy personnel from HMAS Encounter assist with logistical support for the Hutt Street Centre’s Walk a Mile in My Boots annual charity event at Victoria Park in Adelaide. Story by Lieutenant Marcus Middleton. Photos by Leading Seaman Jayden Mansfield.

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Encounter promises Adelaide ‘you’ll never walk alone’

19/08/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 3057 Views 0 Comments HMAS Encounter

Thousands of South Australians have braved icy conditions to support a key annual fundraiser for one of Adelaide’s most cherished