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Army engineers from 6th Engineer Support Regiment clear the ground with a JCB Skid Steer Loader for the Army Ailan Community Assistance Program. Story and photos by Captain Joanne Leca.

Engineers tackle offshore mission in Torres Strait

10/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 144 Views 0 Comments 6th Engineer Support Regiment, AACAP

Australian Army engineers took to the water with specialist equipment on three commercial barges to support a complex infrastructure mission

OzHarvest and ADFA trainee officers and staff members participate in the Can the Cube donation drive. Story by Lieutenant Colonel Sandra Turner. Photos by Officer Cadet Jamie Doran.

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ADFA trainee officers’ can-do charity drive

06/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 347 Views 0 Comments ADFA

The Australian Defence Force Academy’s support of OzHarvest this year produced the biggest collection of non-perishable food items in Canberra.

Private Arianna Yunkaporta and Private Irwin Yunkaporta, of 51st Battalion, Far North Queensland Regiment, attend a Last Post ceremony at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra. Photos by Corporal Jarrod Moreels.

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Emotional trip south for Indigenous soldiers

06/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 564 Views 0 Comments 51st Battalion Far North Queensland Regiment, Army Reserve, AWM, WWII

Canberra did not put on its best to welcome Arianna and Irwin Yunkaporta – the two Army Reserve soldiers from

Royal Australian Navy personnel and Taronga Zoo staff unload equipment donated by Port Services East, HMAS Kuttabul, for the elephants at Taronga Zoo, Sydney. Photo by Able Seaman Lauren Pugsley.

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Defence’s net zero target takes a day at the zoo

06/06/202507/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 473 Views 0 Comments Net Zero Strategy

Old wharf equipment is keeping Taronga Zoo’s animals entertained, and tyres and uniforms are taking on new forms, thanks to

Veterans of 1 Commando Company surround a newly unveiled plinth commemorating the officers commanding of the unit. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers.

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Permanent commando memorial unveiled

04/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 650 Views 0 Comments 1st Commando Company, Chief of Army

A permanent memorial to the leaders of 1 Commando Company has been dedicated at the site of the unit’s original

Army soldiers from the 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, conduct a danger-close live-fire serial with M777 howitzers on Exercise Predators Walk at Mount Bundey Training Area in the NT. Story and photo by Captain Nicholas Marquis.

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Soldiers see result of their work on the gun line

04/06/202507/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 540 Views 0 Comments 8th/12th Regiment RAA, Exercise Predator’s Walk, M777 Howitzer

Dust clouds the air through the percussion of each blast from four M777A2 howitzers on the gun line, shrapnel falls

Army Reserve soldiers from 5th Brigade, deployed as part of Joint Task Force 629, clear debris to support the NSW State Emergency Service-led flood response in Wingham Brush Nature Reserve. Story by Captain Karam Louli. Photos by Corporal Adam Abela.

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ADF provides support to flooded communities

30/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1237 Views 1 Comment 5th Brigade, Army Reserve, Joint Task Group 629, State Emergency Service (SES)

For the second time this year, devastating floods have struck the NSW mid-north coast, leaving communities such as Taree reeling.

Australian Army soldiers form a Bearer Party outside St George's Cathedral in Perth to carry Arthur Leggett's casket inside for his State Funeral. From left, WO1 Ian Hallt, WO1 Brad Foster and WO1 Bruce Williams. Story by Captain Alasdair Dolan. Photos by Corporal Nakia Chapman.

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State Funeral honours veteran of WWII

30/05/202531/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1393 Views 1 Comment 11th/28th Battalion, 13th Brigade, Chief of Army, WWII

The City of Perth stood still on the morning of Saturday May 10, to honour a fallen hero who, while

A soldier from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment stands in his Australian Light Armoured Vehicle before a live-fire serial in the Townsville Field Training Area during Exercise Eagle March. Story and photos by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.

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Cavalry puts firepower on display

28/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 685 Views 0 Comments 2nd Cavalry Regiment, ASLAV, Exercise Eagle March, M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams

The sound of the chain gun on an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) firing 25mm rounds is unmistakable. CAPTION: A soldier

Australian Army soldiers from 3rd Brigade, alongside members from partner nations, on parade at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville. Story by Major Diana Jennings. Photo by Lance Bombardier Christien Vestergaard.

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Exercise Southern Jackaroo a call to arms

28/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 943 Views 0 Comments 3rd Brigade, Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF), Lavarack Barracks, US Marines

“Let me be blunt, this will not be a walk in the park.” CAPTION: Australian Army soldiers from 3rd Brigade, alongside

Australian Army soldiers from the 7th Brigade's Battle Group Heeler exit a RAAF C-17A Globemaster III at Nackeroo Airfield as part of Exercise Global Dexterity 25. Story and photos by Corporal Michael Rogers.

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Objective brought to heel on Global Dexterity

27/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 933 Views 0 Comments 1st Regiment Royal Australian Artillery, 6th Battalion RAR, 7th Brigade, Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, C-17A Globemaster III, C-27J Spartan, Exercise Global Dexterity, M777 Howitzer, No. 36 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

Sitting in the cabin of a C-17A Globemaster III above the Northern Territory, soldiers from 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian

An Australian Army soldier from 1st Armoured Regiment demonstrates hyper-teaming with uncrewed aerial systems on Project Convergence Capstone 5 at Fort Irwin, California, on 11 March 2025. Story by Major Peter Nugent. Photos by Photos: Corporal Nakia Chapman.

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Converting brain power to fire power

27/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 774 Views 0 Comments 17th Sustainment Brigade, 1st Armoured Regiment, drones, Project Convergence Capstone five (PC-C5), US Army

With drones buzzing overhead and uncrewed vehicles scrabbling over the harsh desert terrain, Australian soldiers were given a glimpse of

Wreaths laid at the commemoration service for the one year anniversary of the MRH-90 Taipan crash, at Swartz Barracks, Queensland. Photo by Corporal Cameron Pegg.

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MRH-90 crash investigation report released

23/05/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1534 Views 1 Comment MRH-90 Taipan

Australian Defence Force’s Aviation Safety Investigation Report into the MRH-90 Taipan helicopter accident on 28 July 2023 has been released.

Extensions are planned for the Royal Australian Artillery National Memorial to honour contemporary campaigns. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman.

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Extension for gunners’ national memorial

21/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1486 Views 1 Comment Royal Australian Artillery

Plans are under way to extend the Royal Australian Artillery (RAA) National Memorial to recognise the service and sacrifice of

Army soldiers from 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers patrol through bush at Holsworthy, NSW, during Exercise Menin Run. Story by Captain Tim Klingner. Photos by Corporal Jarrod Moreels.

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Shake-out for brigade ahead of Talisman Sabre

21/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1890 Views 0 Comments 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers, 5th Brigade, Army Reserve, Exercise Menin Run, Exercise Talisman Sabre

Hundreds of reservists of 5th Brigade from across NSW and the ACT went through their paces this month in preparation

Medical staff from 3rd Health Battalion treat a simulated casualty during rehearsals as part of Exercise Balikatan in Palawan, Philippines. Story by Lieutenant Emily Tinker. Photos by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello.

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Army mobile surgery unit agile on Ex Balikatan

21/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 833 Views 0 Comments 3rd Health Battalion, Exercise Balikatan, Philippines, Role 2 Basic (R2B)

An Australian Army medical team performed critical surgery under general anaesthesia overseas thanks to a new capability provided by the

The Coral-Balmoral Cup pits elements of the Australian Army School of Armour against US teams, at Puckapunyal, Victoria. Story by Captain Nicholas Coles and Captain Carlie Gibson.

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Battle of the best returns with a bang

16/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1477 Views 0 Comments Armoured Corps, Coral and Balmoral Cup, School of Armour, US Army

The Royal Australian Armoured Corp’s Coral-Balmoral Cup was bigger than ever this year, boasting more crews and international participants. CAPTION: The

Trainees from the Joint Medic course participate in a theory lesson at the ADF School of Health on Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla, in Victoria. Story by Captain Krysten Clifton. Photo by Corporal Johnny Huang.

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School of Health embraces triservice challenge

16/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1163 Views 0 Comments ADF School of Health

Of the five training establishments under Army Logistic Training Centre, none have embraced the Joint environment more than the ADF

Australian Army soldiers from 5th/7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, transit to Balabac Island, Philippines, on an American Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, as part of Exercise Balikatan. Story by Lieutenant Emily Tinker. Photo by Sergeant Samuel Miller.

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Battle group builds confidence in combined force

14/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1271 Views 0 Comments 5th/7th Battalion RAR, Exercise Balikatan, Philippine Marine Corps, US Marines

“Should we have to meet in the dark at a time not of our choosing, it won’t be the first

Lance Bombardier Jase Heath, of 111th Air Defence Battery, 16th Regiment, is at the forefront of operating the new NASAMS capability. Story by Major Tim Sydenham. Photo by Signaller Aaron Thant.

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Regiment at forefront of new capability

14/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2232 Views 0 Comments 16th Regiment, NASAMS

Members of 16 Regiment in South Australia are playing a vital role in Army’s contribution to the ADF’s air and

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