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US Marine Corps Lance Corporal Eli Gregg, an assistant M3E1 multipurpose anti-armor anti-personnel weapon system gunner with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force –Darwin 24.3, assists Lance Corporal Ryan Waskosky, a MAAW gunner also with Fox Co. 2nd Bn., 5th Marines (Rein.), MRF-D 24.3, while firing a MAAW during a live-fire range as a part of Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT. US Marine Corps photo by Corporal Juan Torres.
MRF-D News 

US Marines head home after six months down under

03/11/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1342 Views 0 Comments MRF-D

Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) 2024 has departed Australia, concluding the 13th annual rotation of United States Marine Corps

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Australian Army soldiers and aviators conduct helicopter insertion and extraction training as part of UH-60M Black Hawk introduction-into-service activities. Photo by Corporal Robert Whitmore.
Australian Army News Videos 

Army UH-60M Black Hawk fleet update

03/11/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3047 Views 2 Comments UH-60M Black Hawk

The Australian Army says it is rapidly bringing its fleet of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters in to service, with the

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Warrant Officer Class One Frank Franolic, right of centre, stands with friends and family after being presented with his third Federation Star. Story by Captain Carlie Gibson. Photo by Warrant Officer Class Two David Eason.
ADF People Australian Army 

Still proud to be called a sapper after 50 years

01/11/202407/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1294 Views 0 Comments Federation Star, Sapper, School of Military Engineering

In a celebration of dedication and commitment, Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Frank Franolic was awarded his third Federation Star

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Lance Corporal Ben Pascoe and Private Shanon Holloway take on the roles of Commanding Officer and Regimental Sergeant Major for the day at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville. Story by Captain Brittany Evans. Photo by Trooper Dana Millington.
Australian Army News 

Diggers take charge at 3 Brigade for a day

01/11/202407/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1156 Views 0 Comments 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Lavarack Barracks, Legacy

It was that time of year last month for soldiers from 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment to raise funds

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A civilian Beechcraft D18S and two civilian T-6 Harvards fly in formation at Warbirds Downunder in Temora, NSW. Story by Flight Lieutenant Imogen Lunny. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Paris Rigney.
History News Royal Australian Air Force Videos 

Blasting in from the past

01/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2308 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron, Roulettes, Temora Aviation Museum

The skies of Temora echoed with aviation from the past and present, with the Air Force supporting the Warbirds Downunder

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From left, Pilot Officer Justin Mulligan and Warrant Officer William Kinloch with a DeHavilland Mosquito fighter bomber in 1944. Story by Squadron Leader Eamon Hamilton.
ADF People History Lest We Forget Royal Australian Air Force 

WWII pilots awarded after 80 years

01/11/202402/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1526 Views 0 Comments No. 464 Squadron, WWII

Eighty years after their service in the skies of occupied Europe, two Royal Australian Air Force aviators have been posthumously

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Outgoing Commanding Officer STS Young Endeavour Lieutenant Commander Elizabeth Newman, hands over Commanding Officer responsibilities to Lieutenant Commander Andrew Leupen at HMAS Waterhen, Sydney. Story by Leading Seaman Peta Binns. Photos by Able Seaman Lauren Pugsley.
ADF People Royal Australian Navy 

New blood for Young Endeavour

01/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1005 Views 1 Comment Sail Training Ship Young Endeavour

Sail Training Ship (STS) Young Endeavour welcomes a new Commanding Officer as Lieutenant Commander Andrew Leupen takes the helm, ready

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Able Seaman Brenton Manuel, back right, meets his grandparents for the first time as HMAS Sydney is berthed alongside Busan, Republic of Korea, during a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan.
ADF People Lest We Forget Overseas Royal Australian Navy 

Sydney a ship of firsts

01/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 678 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sydney, HMAS Sydney III, Korean War, Republic of Korea

HMAS Sydney had a lot of firsts during its recent regional presence deployment, and one of them was the ship’s

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Military Personnel Division is creating an integrated approach to career management and support across Navy, Army, and Air Force.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Navigating an ADF career

29/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1341 Views 0 Comments Military Personnel Division

ADF personnel can now access all career management and personnel support information in one place thanks to the new Military

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Director Veterans' South Australia, Bianca Wheeler, pays her respects after laying a wreath at the ‘Keeping Place’ at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Story by Group Captain Gregory Weller. Photo by Aircraftwoman Halley Van Essen.
Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force Veterans 

Veterans’ advisory visits RAAF Base

29/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1438 Views 0 Comments RAAF Edinburgh, South Australian Veterans Advisory Council (VAC)

The South Australian Veterans Advisory Council and members of Veterans South Australia visited RAAF Base Edinburgh on October 21 to

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Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla with, from left, Governor-General of Australia, Sam Mostyn, Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston, and Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, on board the Admiral Hudson. Story. y Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Leading Seaman Lucinda Allanson.
News Royal Australian Navy Videos 

All eyes on Royal review

29/10/202402/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2817 Views 0 Comments Chief of Defence Force, Chief of Navy, Governor-General of Australia, King Charles III

Thousands of spectators lined the harbour around Garden Island, cheering and waving as the monarch sailed past. Those manning the

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Students from Navy's Mine Warfare Faculty wade out in the water as part of training in Tasmania.
News Royal Australian Navy 

The cutting edge of autonomous technology

29/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1005 Views 0 Comments Australian Maritime College, autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV)

The latest graduation of Navy’s Autonomous Maritime Systems Course marked an important milestone in preparing naval personnel to deliver future-focused

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Soldiers fire a Javelin weapon system during the Direct Fire Support Weapons course. Story by Captain Adrienne Goode. Photo by Sergeant Peng Zhang.
Australian Army News 

Soldiers sharpen firepower skills

29/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1120 Views 0 Comments 10/27 Battalion Royal South Australian Regiment, 2nd (Australia) Division, 9th Brigade, Cultana

Soldiers from across the 2nd (Australian) Division completed the direct fire support weapons training course at Cultana Training Area in

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Marine engineers from HMAS Brisbane tour the South West Regional Maintenance Center in San Diego in the US, as part of a scheduled maintenance period to upgrade the ship’s systems. Story by Marie Davies. Photos by Petty Officer Andrew Coleman.
News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology USA 

Aussie marine engineers check out USN 3D technologies

25/10/202426/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1589 Views 0 Comments Brisbane, US Navy

Marine engineers from HMAS Brisbane toured the South West Regional Maintenance Centre (SWRMC) in San Diego, United States, as part

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Air Force Chef Corporal Brent Devetak prepares meals for locals at Kununurra during Exercise Kummundoo 24. Story by Flying Officer Rose Gigliotti. Photo by Flight Lieutenant Yuen Dieu.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing Royal Australian Air Force 

Nourishing others, one meal at a time

25/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1192 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kummundoo, Indigenous

In the heart of the Kimberley, a proud Darkinjung man and dedicated Air Force chef stirs a large pot of

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An F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft drops a bomb at the Townsville Field Training Area as part of the Joint Terminal Attack Controller Course live-fire serials during Exercise Black Dagger 2024. Story by Flight Lieutenant Grace Casey-Maughan. Photos by Aircraftwoman Laura Flower.
Australian Army Royal Australian Air Force 

Exercise Black Dagger 24 right on target

25/10/202426/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 4382 Views 0 Comments 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Exercise Black Dagger, F/A-18F Super Hornet, JTAC, No. 1 Squadron, No. 4 Squadron, PC-21, RAAF Townsville

Royal Australian Air Force personnel called in weapons strikes from air combat aircraft and artillery units during Exercise Black Dagger

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Air Force General Surgeon Squadron Leader Peter Yuide from 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron discusses treatment options with Steve, a local patient in the Katherine Hospital. Story by Air Force General Surgeon Squadron Leader Peter Yuide from 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron discusses treatment options with Steve, a local patient in the Katherine Hospital. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photos by Sergeant Andrew Eddie.
Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force 

Surgical exercise builds connections in the NT

25/10/202426/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1145 Views 0 Comments Health Services Wing, No. 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron

Royal Australian Air Force medical personnel from Health Services Wing conducted a joint surgical exercise at Katherine Hospital this month.

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Lieutenant Colonel Ben Watson appreciates a painting of the 9th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, in Vietnam with Veteran Dan Penman, right, at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera. Photo by Private Andrew Shaw.
ADF People Australian Army History Lest We Forget 

Important picture of courage and sacrifice

24/10/202426/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1170 Views 1 Comment 8th/9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Gallipoli Barracks, Vietnam War

Coinciding with its 50th anniversary, 8th/9th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (8/9RAR) has acquired the Bunker Assault painting, which marks

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Air Force flew hot air balloons above Mount Panorama for the 2024 Bathurst Repco 1000 Supercars event. Story by Lieutenant Marcus Middleton. Photos by Leading Seaman Abdus Chowdhury.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Panorama from a different perspective

24/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 949 Views 0 Comments Bathurst 1000

While the RAAF’s supersonic jets can travel at top speeds of more than 2000km/h, something ‘a little slower’ was needed

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The family of the late Colin Dudley, a World War 2 Bomber Command veteran, receive the Henry Hering Art and Architecture Award on his behalf during a ceremony at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. Story by Flying Officer Shanea Zeegers. Photos by Aircraftwoman Halley Van Essen.
ADF People History Lest We Forget Royal Australian Air Force 

Aussie veteran’s family accept US architecture award

24/10/202430/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1281 Views 0 Comments Bomber Command, RAAF Edinburgh, WWII

The daughter of World War II Bomber Command veteran Colin Dudley has received the prestigious Henry Hering Art and Architecture

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