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Curator and AWM Navy Fellow Commander Andrew Schroder stands in front of one of HMAS Brisbane’s 5-inch gun mounts as depicted in the online exhibition. Story and photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

Online exhibition tugs at the heartstrings

31/01/202331/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1848 Views 0 Comments AWM, HMAS Pirie

Never-before-seen footage of stranded asylum seekers being rescued amid storm-driven surf is just one of the items on display in

Electronic technician trainees at the Technical Training Faculty at HMAS Cerberus, Victoria, as part of their initial entry training. Story by Private Nicholas Marquis. Photo by Leading Seaman Kieran Dempsey.

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Navy’s trade pathways well engineered

27/01/202330/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1712 Views 0 Comments HMAS Cerberus

While the Navy’s modern ships, equipment and overall capability are an attraction for people interested in engineering trades and vocations,

Gunners from the 9th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery in action during the 21-gun salute as part of the Australia Day celebrations at Bradfield Park, Sydney. Photo by Sergeant Tristan Kennedy.

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Splash of Red (Beret) and guns in Sydney’s Australia Day

27/01/202327/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2602 Views 0 Comments 9th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery, ADF Red Berets, Australia Day, F-35A Lightning II, HMAS Sydney, MH-60R Seahawk, Roulettes

The Australian Defence Force put on spectacular displays in and around Sydney Harbour for Australia Day. CAPTION: Gunners from the 9th

A Bristol Bloodhound surface-to-air missile on display in Williamtown, NSW, during Air Force week in 1966. Story by Bill Condie. Photo Courtesy AWM P00448.034.

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Looking back at missile testing in Australia

27/01/202328/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1538 Views 0 Comments DSTG

Lessons learnt from British missile testing gave Australia decades of advantage. This history article tells the story of Defence Science

An Army MRH-90 Taipan lands in Fitzroy Crossing, in Western Australia's Kimberley region, where flooding from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie has isolated communities. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.

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ADF flies into flood-hit Fitzroy Crossing

12/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2451 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, CH-47F Chinook, MRH-90 Taipan, Operation Flood Assist 2023-1, State Emergency Service (SES)

ADF aircraft have landed in Fitzroy Crossing, the town at the centre of severe flooding in the Kimberley region of

Australian observer Leading Aircraftman Ben Whitfield, right, observes personnel from the Ministry of National Defense for Killed in Action Recovery and Identification conduct human remains recovery at White Horse Hill. Story and photo by Petty Officer Jason Wilson.

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Aussies help on Korean DMZ battlefield excavation

12/01/202313/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2107 Views 0 Comments Korean War, Republic of Korea Army (ROKA), United Nations Command (UNC)

The White Horse Hill battlefield is silent, yet decades on it remains contested and dangerous. CAPTION: Australian observer Leading Aircraftman

High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems of the United States Army and United States Marine Corps launch rockets during a firepower demonstration at Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, during Talisman Sabre 2021. Photo by Corporal Madhur Chitnis.

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Long-range rockets ordered for Australian Army and RAN – before Strategic Review finalised

05/01/202308/01/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7914 Views 21 Comments High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, HIMARS, Naval Strike Missile, NSM

Defence has signed contracts with the US DoD to deliver High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems to the Australian Army and

Australian Defence Force and Australian Public Service personnel serving with Headquarters Middle East at Camp Baird. Photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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Christmas – business as usual for those on duty

23/12/202206/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3413 Views 0 Comments

More than 450 Australian Defence Force personnel will be on deployment during the Christmas holiday season in various regions of

Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond speaks at the 11th Biennial Submarine Institute of Australia Conference hosted in in Canberra. Photo by Nic Douglass.

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Leaders discuss future of nuclear-powered subs

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2870 Views 0 Comments AUKUS, Chief of Navy, Minister for Defence, Nuclear Powered Submarines

Opportunities and challenges involved in Australia’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines were discussed at the 11th biennial Submarine Institute of Australia

From left, former Warrant Officer of the Navy Deb Butterworth and Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond are presented with a donation to Keeping Watch from Director Navy Health Commodore Michael Miko and CEO of Navy Health Mr Ron Wilson. Photo by Petty Officer Bradley Darvill.

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Helping to keep watch over those in need

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Navy Health has donated $72,500 to the Keeping Watch Fund. CAPTION: From left, former Warrant Officer of the Navy Deb

Sub Lieutenant Paige Vernon-Smith and Lieutenant Nicholas Coxsedge stand at ease on board HMAS Arunta as the ship returns home to Fleet Base East in Sydney after a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Commander Victor Yee. Photos by Leading Seaman Susan Mossop.

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Commander praises fine ambassadors

23/12/202223/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1816 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Arunta, MH-60R Seahawk

As HMAS Arunta returned home to Fleet Base East this month after a three-month regional presence deployment, her commander praised

Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond takes a selfie with members of New Entry Officers Course 67. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photo by Leading Seaman RyanTascas.

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Officers course with an international flavour

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1903 Views 0 Comments Chief of Navy, Gap Year program, HMAS Creswell, New Entry Officers’ Course

The New Entry Officers Course 67 (NEOC 67) attracted seven international students from the navies of the Philippines, Papua New

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Choules celebrates 11th anniversary

23/12/202223/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2693 Views 0 Comments HMAS Choules, Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20

HMAS Choules recently celebrated the 11th anniversary of her commissioning while undertaking sea qualification trials at Jervis Bay. CAPTION: HMAS

Australian Defence Vessel Reliant at the Port of Apia, Samoa. Story by Major Lily Charles. Photo by Sergeant Jarrod McAneney.

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ADV Reliant’s visit to Samoa

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With a diplomatic relationship spanning half a century, Australia and Samoa share many things – among them a passion for

Reservists and civilian employers from the public sector winner South Australia Women's and Children's Hospital. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor. Photo by Private Michael Currie.

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Hospital wins national reserves support award

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1491 Views 1 Comment Defence National Employer Support Awards, Gallipoli Barracks

Leadership, communication and strong organisational skills are just some of the attributes ADF reservists bring to the civilian work environment,

The 268 ADF Pilots Course members assemble at dawn on the flight line with a Pilatus PC-21 aircraft at RAAF Base Pearce in Western Australia. Story by Peta Magorian. Photo by Chris Kershaw.

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Final graduates for the year ready to soar

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2457 Views 0 Comments No. 2 FTS, PC-21, RAAF Pearce

Fifteen students from 268 ADF Pilots Course have received their wings and graduated from 2 Flying Training School at RAAF

Members of His Majesty’s Armed Forces tour ADV Reliant while docked at the port of Nuku’alofa, Tonga. Story by Captain Zoe Griffyn. Photo by Corporal Jonathan Goedhart.

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ADV Reliant supports Pacific partners

21/12/202221/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1888 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence Vessel Reliant, Tonga

Continuing her inaugural journey, Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant has berthed at Nuku’alofa, Tonga, to discuss disaster relief needs at

HMAS Hobart sailors line the deck as the ship sails into Sydney Harbour – home in time for Christmas.

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Six ships and 1000 crew home for Christmas

16/12/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1936 Views 0 Comments Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022

This month, the Royal Australian Navy is welcoming home more than 1000 personnel and six ships from maritime training exercises

From left, Acting Sub-Lieutenant Lachlan Ferry and Able Seaman Combat Systems Operator Samantha Farrow on-board HMAS Hobart. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Destroyer opened to public in Cairns

16/12/202220/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2113 Views 0 Comments Australian Navy Cadets, HMAS Cairns, HMAS Hobart

HMAS Hobart’s arrival at operational support base HMAS Cairns has been showcased at the Defence Force Recruiting Centre open day.

Australian Army soldiers help out at Condobolin during the NSW flood crisis. The ADF is now offering assistance in South Australia. Photo by Corporal Lachlan Hickey.

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ADF’s flood assistance to South Australia

16/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1718 Views 0 Comments Operation Flood Assist, State Emergency Service (SES)

The ADF commenced assistance to flood-affected regions of South Australia on December 14. CAPTION: Australian Army soldiers help out at