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Lieutenant Commander Blake Newman and Able Seaman Mikayla Cocks lay a wreath at Mother’s Memorial, Toowoomba, on behalf of HMAS Toowoomba at the Anzac Day wreath-laying ceremony. Story by Lieutenant Commander Blake Newman. Photo by Bradley Richardson.
History News Royal Australian Navy 

HMAS Toowoomba home for Anzac Day

28/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 282 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, HMAS Toowoomba

Sailors and officers of the Anzac-class frigate HMAS Toowoomba (II) have commemorated Anzac Day in the ship’s namesake city of Toowoomba

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HMAS Ararat rafted alongside ADV Ocean Protector for refuelling at Christmas Island. Story by Sub Lieutenant Melanie Stevens.
News Royal Australian Navy 

HMAS Ararat trains with Ocean Protector

28/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 781 Views 0 Comments ADV Ocean Protector, Armidale-class patrol boat, Christmas Island, HMAS Ararat

The crew of HMAS Ararat recently conducted interoperability activities with Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Ocean Protector while deployed near the

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HMAS Glenelg crew members at the Cocos (Keeling) Islands' community Anzac Day dawn service, with Royal Australian Air Force and Australian Federal Police personnel. Story by Lieutenant Commander Alexander Finnis.
News Royal Australian Navy 

HMAS Glenelg crew stepped ashore for remote commemoration

28/04/202228/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 312 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, HMAS Glenelg

The crew of HMAS Glenelg commemorated Anzac Day at one of the most remote and distant parts of Australia – the

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AE2 with her crew on board shortly after commissioning in 1914.
Asia History News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

How Defence scientists gave a voice to the ‘silent Anzac’

28/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 484 Views 0 Comments DSTO, Gallipoli, Submarine, Turkey, WWI

Petty Officer Henry Kindler recalls the sad ending to Australia’s first attempt to establish a submarine service. CAPTION: AE2 with

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Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force personnel stand by the cenotaph after the Anzac Day commemorations in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Story and photo by Captain Edward Pym.
Australian Army Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans 

How Anzac Day was commemorated in the Middle East

28/04/202228/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 338 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, Middle East

Following a two-year hiatus because of COVID-19 restrictions, Anzac Day was commemorated in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on April

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Commander of the Australian Deployable Joint Force Headquarters, Major General Scott Winter, left, meets with New Zealand Army soldier Warrant Officer Class Two Sarah Rutene from the Solomons International Assistance Force in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Story by Captain Jessica O’Reilly.
Australian Army New Zealand News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Commander DJFHQ visits Solomon Islands

23/04/202227/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 433 Views 0 Comments 1st Division, Operation Lilia, Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands

A recent visit to Solomon Islands by the Commander of the Deployable Joint Force Headquarters has highlighted how much of an

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HMAS Toowoomba returns to Fleet Base West in Western Australia after a six month deployment in June 2020. Photo by Leading Seaman Ronnie Baltoft.
News Royal Australian Navy Videos 

Purple Pony is back in the water

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 599 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base West, Henderson WA, HMAS Toowoomba

HMAS Toowoomba, nicknamed the ‘Purple Pony’, was returned to the water at Henderson, Western Australia, on April 12 after an

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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.
ADF News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Amazing careers await newest ADF pilots

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 350 Views 0 Comments No. 2 FTS, PC-21, RAAF Pearce

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

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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.
ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans 

Invictus closing ceremony caps incredible week

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 390 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

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

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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.
ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans 

Team Australia stands with Ukraine

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 460 Views 3 Comments Invictus Games 2022, Ukraine

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

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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.
ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans 

Bob’s treasured gift

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 127 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022, Ukraine

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

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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.
ADF Australian Army History News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Invictus Games depends on dedicated volunteers

23/04/202223/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 141 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

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

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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.
ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans 

Invictus Games: Day seven – 22 April 2022

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 127 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

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

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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.
ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans Videos 

Powerful end to penultimate day at Invictus Games

23/04/202223/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 184 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

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

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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.
ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans 

Invictus Games: Day six – 21 April 2022

22/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 232 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

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

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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.
ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans Videos 

Invictus motivates rehab

22/04/202223/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 275 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

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

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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.
ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans 

Invictus Games: Day five – 20 April 2022

20/04/202220/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 246 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

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

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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.
ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans Videos 

Invictus Games: Diving in aids mental health

20/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 304 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

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

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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.
ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans Videos 

Just competing was a victory, says Invictus Games medallist

20/04/202221/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 300 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

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

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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.
ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans 

Invictus Games: Day four – 19 April 2022

20/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 267 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

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

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