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Head of Military Strategic Plans Major General Colin Karotam talks with defence industry professionals during Exercise Autonomous Warrior 2022 at HMAS Creswell, Jervis Bay, Australian Capital Territory. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

Military members honoured in King’s Birthday list

08/06/202515/06/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 524 Views 0 Comments

ADF personnel are recognised for a broad range of skills and contributions across three services in this year’s King’s Birthday

Members of HMAS Canberra's Standing Sea Fire and Emergency Party conduct damage control training with Chief Petty Officer Andrew Gibson from Sea Training Group during a transit to Wellington, New Zealand. Story by Lieutenant Michael Wilson. Photos by Petty Officer Jarrod Mulvihill.

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First responders in seaborne damage control drills

06/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1067 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, Sea Training Group

HMAS Canberra crew became their own first responders in damage control exercises off the coast of NSW, en route to

Airborne Electronics Analysts students, from left, Aircraftman (AC) Andres Anzola Sanmiguel, AC Jayden Fellas, AC Colin Curtis, Leading Aircraftman Dylan Livingstone, AC Andrey Ozborn and AC Clay Smith. Story by Flying Officer Rosetta Gigliotti. Photo by Sergeant John Hawxwell.

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Enhanced training sets aircrew up for success

06/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 819 Views 0 Comments Air Mission Training School (AMTS), B-350 King Air, No. 32 Squadron, RAAF East Sale

The Air Mission Training School (AMTS) at RAAF Base East Sale has marked a significant milestone in the training of

Royal Australian Air Force personnel from Australia's Federation Guard and 100 Squadron carry the caskets of Warrant Officer Russell Grigg and Warrant Officer Clement Wiggins in Port Moresby, PNG. Story by Squadron Leader Karyn Markwell. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Aiesha Katz-White.

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World War II aviators laid to rest after eight decades

06/06/202517/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 799 Views 0 Comments Historical Unrecovered War Casualties – Air Force (HUWC-AF), No. 100 Squadron, PNG, WWII

The remains of two aviators from 100 Squadron Beaufort A9-186 were laid to rest in a moving committal service on

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 523 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 731 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 699 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

Aviators from 2 and 29 Squadrons form both an honour guard and bearer party for the late Flight Lieutenant Brian Winspear in Mornington, Tasmania. Story by Flying Officer Matthew Dawson. Photos by Corporal Brett Sherriff.

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RAAF honours WWII veteran, community stalwart

04/06/202514/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 758 Views 0 Comments No. 2 Squadron, No. 29 Squadron

Flight Lieutenant (retd) Brian Winspear, who died aged 104, has been remembered for his distinguished wartime service, post-war contributions to

Commodore Dan Sutherland with his family, wife Rita and children Edward, Juliet and Evie. Story by Lieutenant Felicity Jevardat de Fombelle.

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Life lessons from a five-year-old girl

04/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 556 Views 0 Comments

Submarine chief Commodore Dan Sutherland has thought about leaving the Navy. Twice. CAPTION: Commodore Dan Sutherland with his family, wife Rita

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 834 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

Then-Squadron Leader Ray 'Homer' Simpson, Executive Officer 3 Squadron, on Operation Okra, in front of his F/A-18A Classic Hornet featuring 'Dirty Harry smoking gun' nose art hand drawn by Corporal Patrick Kelly after Homer's strafe pass, the first by a 3 Squadron aircraft since WW2. Story by Flight Lieutenant Grace Casey-Maughan.

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Award inspires aviators to excel

04/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 489 Views 0 Comments Air Warfare Instructors Course

Air Warfighter Instructor students are being encouraged to follow in the footsteps of one of the RAAF’s most remarkable pilots.

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 692 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 1404 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.

Air Force trainees, Aircraftman Luke Stewart, Aircraftman Aaron Thomas, Aircraftwoman Leah Elton, Leading Aircraftman Isaac Lapworth, Aircraftman Connor Jennings-To and Aircraftman Natthaphong Tidtam. Story by Flying Officer Shanea Zeegers. Photos by Sergeant Peter Bory.

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RAAF trial accelerates ground support training

30/05/202531/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1084 Views 0 Comments 23 Squadron, Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (ASEME), RAAF Amberley, TAFE

A regional training trial is helping Royal Australian Air Force trainees qualify faster by combining TAFE learning with hands-on experience

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 1505 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

Members of HMAS Moreton assemble to celebrate the unit's birthday at Brisbane, Queensland. Story by Lieutenant Michael Wilson. Photos by Major Carolyn Barnett.

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HMAS Moreton cuts the cake for naval history

30/05/202530/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 535 Views 0 Comments HMAS Moreton

Navy personnel at HMAS Moreton turned out in force for Moreton’s ninth birthday celebration, led by the Commanding Officer, Commander

USS Blue Ridge prepares to berth alongside Fleet Base East in Sydney. Story byLieutenant Marcus Middleton. Photos by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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USS Blue Ridge visits Sydney with senior Aussie crewmember

30/05/202509/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1245 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Kuttabul, US Navy

It was a ‘Blue Monday’ as the oldest ship serving in United States Navy (USN) sailed into Sydney Harbour, calling

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 771 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 1088 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 1247 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