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Deputy Chief of Army Major General Natasha Fox addresses the Defence People Symposium at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Story and photo by Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree.

Harnessing collective learning

19/07/202219/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1435 Views 0 Comments

Setting career preferences via a smartphone app and multi-faceted selection for commanders were two of the ideas presented at the

Air Force Security Aircraftman Joshua Church, left, and Airfield Defence Guard Leading Aircraftman David Wilson conduct a post-flight inspection of the R70 Sky Ranger unmanned aerial system. Story by Flight Lieutenant Katrina Thomasson. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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Aviators challenge innovation

15/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2413 Views 0 Comments R70 SkyRanger UAS, SECFOR

Unmanned aerial systems have become a critical force multiplier for the operations of Air Force’s security forces (SECFOR). CAPTION: Air

Captain Simon Raey-Atkinson and Brigadier Michael Garraway welcome Assistant Minister for Defence Matt Thistlethwaite to Headquarters 2nd Division, Randwick Barracks. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photo by Captain Annie Richardson.

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Federal members tour flood clean-up

15/07/202218/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1459 Views 0 Comments NSW Flood Assist, State Emergency Service (SES)

Two members of Federal parliament saw firsthand the efforts of Australian Defence Force personnel assisting emergency services in the clean-up

Chief of the Defence Force, General Angus Campbell, AO, DSC. Photo by Nicole Mankowski.

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CDF outlines ADF support to Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide

15/07/202217/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2358 Views 3 Comments Chief of Defence Force, Suicide Royal Commission

It has been 12 months since the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide began its work. CAPTION: Chief of

Air Force firefighters during the airfield emergency plan rehearsal at RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dean Squire. Photo by Sergeant Greg O'Neill.

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‘Fiery crash’ tests emergency response

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2037 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, No. 22 Squadron, RAAF Richmond, State Emergency Service (SES)

Busting through early morning fog on RAAF Base Richmond’s airfield, a team of Air Force firefighters dashed towards a fiery crash.

No. 75 Squadrons Colour Party prepare to receive the new Squadron's Standard at RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory. Story by Flight Lieutenant Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

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Once a magpie, always a magpie

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2651 Views 0 Comments F-35A Lightning II, No. 75 Squadron, RAAF Tindal

In commemorating 80 years of operational service, No. 75 Squadron celebrated with a F-35A Lightning II display, Squadron Standards consecration

Australian Olympic Committee Indigenous Advisory Committee members and former Olympic athletes Kyle Vander-Kuyp (left) and Patrick Johnson during a flight over the Torres Strait Islands in an Air Force C-27J. Story by Flight Lieutenant Suellen Heath. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

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‘Best, best, best flight ever’ during NAIDOC Week

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2013 Views 1 Comment C-27J Spartan, Indigenous, NAIDOC Week

A specially organised NAIDOC Week flight for Kaurareg traditional owners allowed them to see an Elder relative’s gravesite which they hadn’t been

Australian Army soldiers from the School of Infantry assist the local community of Broke, New South Wales, in the recovery effort following the recent floods. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Samuel Miller.

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Defence supporting communities affected by flooding

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1241 Views 0 Comments NSW Flood Assist, State Emergency Service (SES)

Following another round of devastating flooding in the Hawkesbury region, Defence has deployed 250 personnel in response to requests for

Vanuatu rugby league and touch delegates undertaking their level 1 accreditation as touch football referees. Story by Vanuatu rugby league and touch delegates undertaking their level 1 accreditation as touch football referees. Story by Group Captain Jay Clarke and Emily Egan. Photo supplied.

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ADF and Vanuatu united through sport

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1484 Views 0 Comments Vanuatu

Australian Defence Force (ADF) sporting associations joined forces with Vanuatu netball, rugby league, and touch football associations in a five-day

Personnel from HMAS Maryborough transport three rescued civilians in a rigid hull inflatable boat off Darwin, Northern Territory. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan.

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Boaters rescued off Darwin

08/07/202209/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2187 Views 0 Comments Armidale-class patrol boat, HMAS Maryborough, P-8A Poseidon

Air Force and Navy have cooperated with Commonwealth and Northern Territory agencies to swiftly rescue three recreational boaters after their

Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief stores ready to be loaded on to a No. 36 Squadron C-17A Globemaster bound for Fiji from RAAF Base Amberley.

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Essential supplies delivered to Fiji

06/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1639 Views 0 Comments Blackrock, C-17A Globemaster III, Fiji, No. 36 Squadron

The Australian Defence Force has worked with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to deliver almost 100 pallets of

Drone operator Leading Aircraftman Sam Payda with a R70 Skyranger at the Air Force Drone Racing Tournament Exhibition day at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Corporal Veronica O'Hara. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

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Team spirit powers drone pilot to victory

06/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2477 Views 1 Comment Jericho, No. 2 Security Forces Squadron, R70 SkyRanger UAS, RAAF Amberley, Shadow 200 UAS, STEM

Team spirit gave Flight Lieutenant Jake Dell-O’Sullivan the power he needed to become the fastest Air Force Drone Racing Association

Airborne Electronics Analyst Corporal Sean Toogood, left, Pilot Flying Officer Isaac Stephenson and Airborne Electronics Analyst Corporal Thomas Inslay, from No. 11 Squadron, at RAAF Base Darwin. Story by Flight Lieutenant Robert Hodgson. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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A chance for the Poseidon to find its land legs

06/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2024 Views 0 Comments Air Warfare Instructors Course, Exercise Diamond Storm, No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon

For the first time, P-8A Poseidon crews joined Exercise Diamond Storm. CAPTION: Airborne Electronics Analyst Corporal Sean Toogood, left, Pilot

State Emergency Service and Royal Australian Navy and Australian Army personnel from Joint Task Force 629 conduct sandbagging at the Mount Druitt State Emergency Service depot to assist in the flood response efforts in New South Wales.

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Defence supporting communities affected by flooding

06/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1405 Views 0 Comments MH-60R Seahawk, NSW Flood Assist, State Emergency Service (SES)

Defence helicopters and 100 personnel have been deployed to support communities impacted by the NSW floods. CAPTION: State Emergency Service

Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18A 'Worimi' Hornet conducts a handling display for its final flight before retirement at RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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Hornet creates a buzz at Williamtown

06/07/202206/07/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2290 Views 0 Comments

The historic F/A-18 Hornet A21-023, known as the Worimi Hornet, is now on permanent display at the Williamtown Aviation Heritage

Air Surveillance Operator Sergeant Jayne Francis monitors the exercise airspace inside an operations cabin with aviators from No. 114 Mobile Control and Reporting Unit at RAAF Base Darwin. Story by Flight Lieutenant Robert Hodgson. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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Combat controllers add an extra set of eyes

02/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2253 Views 0 Comments Exercise Diamond Storm, No. 114MRCU, No. 3 CRU, RAAF Darwin, RAAF Williamtown

In the complex and congested battlespaces of Exercise Diamond Storm, aircrew relied on tactical command and control units to provide

F-35A Lightning II aircraft in the ordnance loading area at RAAF Base Darwin. Photo by Adam Abela.

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Exercise Pitch Black returns to the Top End

02/07/202202/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1851 Views 0 Comments Exercise Pitch Black, RAAF Amberley, RAAF Darwin, RAAF Tindal

Australian and international military aircraft will once again return to the Northern Territory skies for Exercise Pitch Black from August

Royal Australian Air Force military working dog handler Leading Aircraftwoman Taylah Cole greets an Australian Federal Police working dog and her handler at RAAF Base Darwin. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dee Irwin. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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Collaborative effort keeps Diamond secure

01/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2452 Views 0 Comments Exercise Diamond Storm, Military Working Dogs, RAAF Darwin

Working with Northern Territory Police Force and Australian Federal Police officers, Air Force security forces (SECFOR) used transportable closed-circuit television

Combat controllers from No. 4 Squadron parachute into Mount Bundey training area in the Northern Territory during Exercise Diamond Storm. Story by Flying Officer Connor Bellhouse. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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Connecting air and ground

01/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1811 Views 0 Comments Air Warfare Instructors Course, C-130J Hercules, Exercise Diamond Storm, No. 37 Squadron, No. 4 Squadron

A C-130J Hercules became a speck in the sky for a team of No. 4 Squadron combat controllers as they

Royal Australian Navy's inaugural Indigenous cultural performer, Able Seaman Aviation Support Lynton Robbins plays the yidaki/didgeridoo at Garden Island Defence Precinct, Sydney. Photo by Able Seaman Susan Mossop.

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A time to celebrate Indigenous culture

01/07/202201/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1389 Views 1 Comment Indigenous, NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for Australians to recognise the rich history, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait