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Australian Army Reserves Sapper Luke Willsmore from the 5th Engineer Regiment cuts a smouldering tree in an effort to prevent ongoing fires in the Jerangle region, NSW. Photo by Lance Corporal Brodie Cross.
Australian Army News 

Army reservists not feeling supported by employers

31/01/202531/01/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1228 Views 0 Comments

Australians love their war heroes but a new national survey of 800 managers shows that sentiment doesn’t extend to part-time

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NUSHIP Arafura returns to the Osborne Naval Shipyard after conducting sea trials in August 2024. Image provided by Luerssen Australia.
News Royal Australian Navy 

First (overdue) Arafura-class OPV finally delivered

31/01/202531/01/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2054 Views 0 Comments Arafura-class

Defence has accepted the first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel – NUSHIP Arafura – for further test and evaluation ahead of

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The Royal Australian Navy medical team deployed on active service to Iraq. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Leading Seaman Jake Badior.
History Middle East News Royal Australian Navy 

Sub-lieutenant captures history

29/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1019 Views 0 Comments Middle East, Operation Okra, Task Group Taji

After more than 10 years, the last ADF servicemen and women deployed under Operation Okra left the Middle East late

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Exercise Western Dawn participants experience 'The 90° Wedge', a 3.8m diagonal 3D display at the HIVE (Hub for Immersive Visualisation and eResearch) at Curtin University, Perth. Story by Major Dean Benson. Photos by Corporal Nakia Chapman.
Australian Army News Science & Technology 

New dawn of innovation

29/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1006 Views 0 Comments 13 Engineer Regiment, 13th Brigade, Exercise Western Dawn

Soldiers, students and some sharp minds from defence industry came together for six weeks in Perth recently to deliver an

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Petty Officer Mark has been awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal in the Australia Day honours for his rescue of a fellow submariner. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers. Photo by Able Seaman Zac Dingle.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing Royal Australian Navy 

Fear of sharks shelved in the line of duty

28/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1093 Views 0 Comments Australia Day Honours, HMAS Farncomb, RIMPAC

Australia Day CAPTION: Petty Officer Mark has been awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal in the Australia Day honours for his rescue

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Chief Petty Officer Matthew with his wife and father after HMAS Waller berths alongside Diamantina Pier at Fleet Base West. He received a Conspicuous Service Medal during the 2025 Australia Day Honours. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Damian Pawlenko.
ADF People Royal Australian Navy 

Sailor rewarded for fight against heavy metal

28/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1385 Views 0 Comments Australia Day Honours, Collins-class submarines

Australia Day CAPTION: Chief Petty Officer Matthew with his wife and father after HMAS Waller berths alongside Diamantina Pier at Fleet

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A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Romeo helicopter with underslung Australian Flag flies past the Sydney Opera House during Australia Day festivities. Photo by Sergeant Tristan Kennedy.
ADF News 

Australia Day Military Honours list

26/01/202531/01/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 677 Views 0 Comments

Seventy-nine Defence personnel received Australian Honours and Awards this Australia Day, acknowledging their significant contribution to our country. CAPTION: A

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Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Captain Olivia Miley-Dyer. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.
ADF ADF People Health and Wellbeing Invictus Games 

Army captain aims higher, further, faster

24/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1268 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

As fate would have it, Captain Olivia Miley-Dyer found herself sitting in her car in the Canadian Rockies when she

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Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Dane Greenstreet. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.
ADF ADF People Health and Wellbeing Invictus Games 

Signing off on an Invictus high

24/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 920 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

Rehabilitation centred on sport and exercise has been Dane Greenstreet’s focus since medically discharging from the Australian Army eight years

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Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Squadron Leader Bel Culley. Story by Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Squadron Leader Bel Culley. Photos: Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson. Photo by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.
ADF ADF People Health and Wellbeing Invictus Games 

From storyteller to competitor

24/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1207 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

In 2018, Squadron Leader Belinda ‘Bel’ Culley had the privilege of working as a part of the public affairs team

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Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Corporal Jason Marsh. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.
ADF ADF People Health and Wellbeing Invictus Games 

Ending career on Invictus Games high

24/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 720 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

Corporal Jason Marsh is one of those people who performs at his best when he’s working towards a goal. CAPTION: Invictus

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Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Colin McCallum. Story. by Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.
ADF ADF People Health and Wellbeing Invictus Games 

Invictus competitor already a winner

24/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 776 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

Given his stint as a Navy cadet, his passion for sailing and his father’s naval background, it was hardly surprising

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Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Leading Seaman Christopher Hill. Story by Fying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.
ADF ADF People Health and Wellbeing Invictus Games 

Teamwork makes Chris’ dream work

24/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 673 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

Leading Seaman Christopher Hill’s life is testament to the power of teamwork. CAPTION: Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Leading Seaman

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Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Petty Officer Jarryd Boyd. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photos by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.
ADF ADF People Health and Wellbeing Invictus Games 

Proud Aussie eyes new goals

24/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 608 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

As a physical training instructor with the Royal Australian Navy, Petty Officer Jarryd Boyd understands the importance of sport and

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The replica Russian Mosin-Nagant sniper rifle on display during its unveiling at the Australian Army Museum of Military Engineering in Holsworthy. Story and photos by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.
Australian Army History News Veterans 

Tale of a sniper rifle has double-barrelled ending

21/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1404 Views 0 Comments 1RAR, Army Museum of Military Engineering, Bandiana, Holsworthy Barracks, Singleton, Vietnam War

Two Australian soldiers were killed and two wounded by sniper fire in the rice fields of Vietnam in January 1966.

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Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Cindy Chawner. Photo by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.
ADF ADF People Health and Wellbeing Invictus Games 

Daredevil grandmother makes games debut

17/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1468 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

During snowboarding competitions, you’ll typically find Cindy Chawner at the bottom of a slope waiting for her youngest daughter, Mia,

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'Land Pub 0.0.3 Chaplaincy in War' is launched by Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, centre, with Chaplain Sarah Gibson, left, and Director General Chaplaincy - Army Principle Chaplain Kerry Larwill at Russell Offices in Canberra.
Australian Army News 

A first of its kind for chaplains

17/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1950 Views 0 Comments 3rd Brigade, Chaplains, Chief of Army

Chaplains have supported Australian soldiers in battle since before the corps’ inception, yet chaplaincy as a wartime capability has not

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Air Force members and their families are encouraged to enjoy some of the best beach frontage in Australia. Story by John Noble.
Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force 

Affordable holiday digs fit for an Ambassador

17/01/202518/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1778 Views 0 Comments

While holidaying on the Gold Coast may seem unrealistic for many, the Royal Australian Air Force has an initiative that

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Aviation Logistics Specialist Sergeant David Hulse, of 23 Squadron, is part of the team supporting earthquake relief efforts in Vanuatu. Story by Flight Lieutenant Sharon Sebastian. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.
ADF People Royal Australian Air Force 

Air movements aid Vanuatu relief

17/01/202518/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1329 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, C-17A Globemaster III, HADR, No. 23 Squadron, No. 36 Squadron, No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Amberley, Vanuatu

Royal Australian Air Force logistics specialists have provided vital support to earthquake relief efforts in Vanuatu. CAPTION: Aviation logistics specialist Sergeant

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Royal New Zealand Air Force Group Captain Susie Barns is promoted to Air Commodore by Air Commander Australia Air Vice-Marshal Glen Braz, left, and her spouse Tom at her promotion and appointment to Deputy Air Commander Australia ceremony, held at the ADF Academy officers mess. Story by John Noble. Photo by Aircraftman Jakob Reid.
ADF People News Royal Australian Air Force 

Kiwi appointed Deputy Air Commander Australia

14/01/202515/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2313 Views 1 Comment Australian Defence College, RNZAF

In a show of enhanced cooperation and interoperability between Australia and New Zealand, a senior member of the Royal New

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