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Commander of Air Combat Group, Air Commodore Tim Aslop, centre, talks with a Air Force officer from No. 265 PC-21 Australian Defence Force pilots course during the graduation ceremony at RAAF Base Pearce, Western Australia. Story by Peta Magorian. Photo by Chris Kershaw.

Amazing careers await newest ADF pilots

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Students from No. 265 Australian Defence Force pilots course received their wings and graduated from No. 2 Flying Training School

Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitors enter the stadium during the Invictus Games 2020 closing ceremony at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Tina Langridge . Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Invictus closing ceremony caps incredible week

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Seven days of unforgettable competition and camaraderie concluded with a stunning closing ceremony celebrating the 500 wounded, injured and sick

Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitors joined Team Ukraine personnel at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Tina Langridge. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.

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Team Australia stands with Ukraine

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The moving cries of ‘Slava Ukraini’ and ‘Heroiam Slava’ have echoed around Zuiderpark, the home of Invictus Games The Hague

Proud father of Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitor and Royal Australian Navy sailor Leading Seaman Chris Reck, Bob Reck holds up a patch supporting Ukraine at Invictus Games Park in The Hague. Story and photo by Tina Langridge.

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Bob’s treasured gift

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Bob Reck will return home to Cairns with many special memories from Invictus Games The Hague 2020. CAPTION: Proud father

Invictus Games 2020 volunteer Sue Gibson Swalwell in the media tent at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Tina Langridge. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.

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Invictus Games depends on dedicated volunteers

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Can you imagine travelling halfway around the world to the Netherlands at your own expense to volunteer at an international

nvictus Games 2020 Team Australia competitor Stephen French takes a shot during the Wheelchair Basketball match against the United Kingdom at Invictus Games Park in The Hague. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt.

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Invictus Games: Day seven – 22 April 2022

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The final day of Invictus Games The Hague 2020 competition will see Australia’s 12-strong cycling crew contest both the time

Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitor Gabriel Ramon celebrates a successful lift during the men’s heavyweight powerlifting event at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Powerful end to penultimate day at Invictus Games

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Bars were loaded as 11 Team Australia powerhouses battled it out on the bench at Sportcampus at Zuiderpark. CAPTION: Australian

United States Air Force F-16C aircraft from the 18th Aggressor Squadron conduct air-to-air refuelling operations with a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A multi-role tanker transport from No.33 Squadron during Exercise Diamond Shield. Photo by Corporal Kieren Whiteley.

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Exercise Diamond Shield concludes

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The Royal Australian Air Force has successfully completed the first two exercises in the 2022 Diamond Series for the third

Team Australia is cheered on by family and friends during the swimming events held at the Zwembad het Hofbad pool in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.

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Invictus Games: Day six – 21 April 2022

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The powerlifting event kicks off at the Invictus Games 2022 on April 21, with 11 members of Team Australia taking

Invictus Games 2020 Team Australia competitor Braedon Griffiths attacks the try line during a wheelchair rugby pool match against Canada at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Invictus motivates rehab

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Just three years ago, James Saville was bed-bound, but the Invictus Games 2022 provided motivation in his rehabilitation. CAPTION: Invictus

One of the first two Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning Joint Strike Fighters flies overhead RAAF Base Williamtown on delivery day. Photo by Brian Hartigan.

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Australia-wide fly-past support on ANZAC Day

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New South Wales Date Town/City Location Time Aircraft 25th April 2022 Doyalson Pacific Hwy, Doyalson 9.05am F-35A Lightning II 25th

Group Captain Iain Carty, CSM, and United States Air Force aviator Airman First Class Alejandro Duarte (right) from 22nd Airlift Squadron cut the cake during 80th anniversary of the formation of 22nd Airlift Squadron celebrations at RAAF Base Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre. Story by Flight Lieutenant Tanya Carter. Photo by Leading Aircraftwomen Emma Schwenke.

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USAF 22nd Airlift Squadron celebrates birthday at RAAF Base Amberley

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The United States Air Force (USAF) 22nd Airlift Squadron commemorated the 80th anniversary of its establishment in Australia by flying

RAAF No. 32 Squadron pilot Flying Officer Wynona Winslett conducts her inspection aircraft walk-around ahead of a KA350 King Air flight during Exercise Bersama Shield 2022. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long.

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King Air provides international exercise support

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A team from RAAF No. 32 Squadron has provided air support to multinational forces during the annual Bersama Shield field

The cockpit/forward fuselage of the Gloster Meteor A77-851 'Halestorm' aircraft to be restored by Air Force's History and Heritage Branch. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell.

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Historic ‘Halestorm’ to be restored

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The South Australian Aviation Museum (SAAM) has gifted the cockpit and forward fuselage of Gloster Meteor A77-851 – aka ‘Halestorm’

Air Force personnel from the History and Heritage Branch restored de Havilland DHC-4 Caribou A4-236, which is now on display at the Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre, RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Flight Lieutenant Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Sergeant Peter Borys.

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Amberley Caribou looking good as new

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A newly refurbished DHC-4 Caribou transport aircraft will preserve an important part of Defence history at RAAF Base Amberley. CAPTION:

Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitors Emilea Mysko, left, Taryn Barbara, Sarah Petchell and Emma Murfet ready for the opening ceremony. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Invictus Games: Day five – 20 April 2022

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Team Australia’s 26-strong indoor rowing squad is set for a fierce day of adaptive racing on August 20, which is

Invictus Games 2020 Team Australia competitor Chris O'Brien celebrates after placing first in the men’s ISE 50m backstroke event held at the Zwembad het Hofbad pool in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.

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Invictus Games: Diving in aids mental health

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Returning to the pool during day four of the Invictus Games The Hague 2020 was a particularly poignant moment for

Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitor Gabriel Ramon takes part in an athletics event at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.

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Just competing was a victory, says Invictus Games medallist

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Gabriel Ramon is still struggling to come to terms with the fact that he will be returning home with an

Invictus Games 2020 Team Australia members give an Aussie cheer as they wait to enter the stadium for the Invictus Games 2020 opening ceremony in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Invictus Games: Day four – 19 April 2022

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Thirteen Team Australia competitors took to the blocks at the Invictus Games swimming pool on April 19. CAPTION: Invictus Games

Invictus Games 2020 Team Australia competitor Kerrie Tessier takes part in a track event during the athletics meet held at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt.

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Invictus Games: Day three – 18 April 2022

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It’s was only Day 3 of the Invictus Games The Hague 2020 and what a games it’s been already. The