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Staff cadets of the Royal Military College - Duntroon conduct a buddy check during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training at Majura Training Area. Story by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke. All photos by Sergeant Sagi Biderman.

Tears make the team work at RMC

23/06/202327/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2316 Views 0 Comments ADF Cadets, CBRN, Royal Military College-Duntroon (RMC-D)

With eyes burning and tears rolling down their cheeks, staff cadets emerged one by one from the chemical, biological, radiological

HMAS Benalla makes its final approach into HMAS Cairns, Queensland. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman. Photo by Able Seaman Lauren Pugsley.

History News Royal Australian Navy

HMA Ships Benalla and Shepparton decommissioned

23/06/202327/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2787 Views 0 Comments HMAS Benalla, HMAS Cairns, HMAS Shepparton, Hydrographic Service

Remotely controlled unmanned vessels with autopilot capabilities will replace two naval ships, with the decommissioning of HMA Ships Benalla and

Captain Chris Wetherell pack marches alongside members of the Papua New Guinea Engineer Battalion during a partnership visit in Lae, Papua New Guinea. Story by Major Taylor Lynch. All photos by Warrant Officer Class Two Neil Ruskin.

Australian Army News Overseas

Engineers bond on pack march in PNG

23/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2941 Views 2 Comments 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, PNGDF

During a partnership visit to their sister unit in Papua New Guinea, sappers from the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment (3CER)

A 4 Squadron combat controller practises enhanced combat shooting skills at Singleton Military Training Area, NSW.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force

Havoc on live-fire shooting ranges

23/06/202326/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2517 Views 0 Comments 40mm Grenade Launcher, Carl Gustav 84mm, Claymore mine, Exercise Havoc Fire, No. 4 Squadron, School of Infantry

Personnel from Royal Australian Air Force 4 Squadron conducted Exercise Havoc Fire to improve the weapon skills of the combat

Australian Army soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment carry out a fitness test during a sniper pre-selection course at Lavarack Barracks, Queensland. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. All photos by Corporal Daniel Sallai.

Australian Army News Videos

Prospective snipers give it their best shot

23/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2095 Views 0 Comments 3rd Battalion RAR, Lavarack Barracks, sniper training

Soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) took a shot at becoming snipers during the Sniper Pre-Selection

Myron Allen, with his family in front of an Australian Army CH-47 Chinook. Story and photo by Coporal Michael Rogers.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News Veterans

The ultimate send-off

23/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2951 Views 0 Comments 5th Aviation Regiment, CH-47F Chinook

After being diagnosed with terminal, inoperable cancer, Myron Allen had only one thing on his bucket list. CAPTION: Myron Allen,

News Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry

Fifth Cape-class patrol boat delivered

23/06/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2308 Views 0 Comments ADV Cape Woolamai, Cape-class Patrol Boat

Austal Australia has delivered the fifth of eight Evolved Cape-class patrol boats (ECCPB’s) to the Royal Australian Navy. CAPTION: ADV

Doug and Kaye Baird, parents of Australian Army soldier Corporal Cameron Baird, VC, MG, and Cameron's brother Brendan Baird at the 2nd Commando Regiment memorial service, Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney, to mark the 10th anniversary of Corporal Baird's death in action in Afghanistan. Photo by Corporal Lisa Sherman.

Australian Army News

Corporal Cameron Baird VC – 10th anniversary service

22/06/202322/06/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5403 Views 0 Comments Corporal Cameron Baird VC MG

The service and sacrifice of Corporal Cameron Baird, VC, MG, was commemorated today by soldiers from 2nd Commando Regiment, his

Indonesian soldiers attend a graduation ceremony after successfully completing a driver, maintenance and communications training package with the 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment at Robertson Barracks, NT. Story by Major Dan Mazurek. Photo by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

Australian Army News Videos

TNI soldiers in Australia for Bushmaster training

21/06/202321/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2240 Views 1 Comment 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, Indonesian National Armed Forces, Thales, TNI

Twenty-five soldiers from the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) Peacekeeping Centre proudly stood on parade at the Gary Holmes Centre

Australian Army sappers from the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment hose down a Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle in a decontamination bay. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photo by Sapper Tristan Montagu.

Australian Army News

Army reaches new CBRN milestone

21/06/202325/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2140 Views 0 Comments 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment, 7th Brigade, Boxer CRV, CBRN, Gallipoli Barracks, HX77 Truck, M777 Howitzer

Soldiers from 7th Brigade units took part in chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence (CBRN-D) training, including an equipment decontamination

19th Chief Engineer Works Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Michael Woods, left, and former Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel (retd) John Hopman cut the cake at the 60th anniversary of 19CEW at Randwick Barracks in Sydney. Story by Captain Evita Ryan. Photo by Corporal Lucas Petersen.

Australian Army History News

60 years and still building on capacity

21/06/202324/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1747 Views 0 Comments 19th Chief Engineer Works (19CEW), 6th Brigade

For 60 years, a small unit of Army engineers has meticulously planned, designed, coordinated, controlled and delivered infrastructure projects to

A Republic of Singapore Air Force C-130H Hercules drops a heavy equipment platform. Story by Tastri Murdoch. Photo by Aircraftwoman Maddison Scott.

Asia News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Republic of Singapore Air Force C-130 air-drop training in Australia

21/06/202321/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3246 Views 0 Comments Army No. 176 Air Dispatch Squadron, C-130H, C-130J, No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Richmond, Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) provided support to the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) as it conducted air

HMAS Toowoomba returns to Fleet Base West after a three-month deployment. Story by Lieutenant Mick Wheeler. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey.

News Royal Australian Navy

Toowoomba home to smiles and waves

21/06/202323/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1250 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base West, HMAS Toowoomba, Operation Resolute

HMAS Toowoomba was welcomed back to its home port of Fleet Base West on 14 June, following a period of

Members of Australian Army 1st Health Battalion competed in the 12.8km City2Surf in Darwin. Story by Corporal Melina Young.

ADF People Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News

NT soldiers run in Darwin’s City2Surf

21/06/202323/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1149 Views 0 Comments 1st Health Battalion

For the second year running, members of 1st Health Battalion hit the streets of Darwin in their bright green shirts

Flying Officers Nicholas Martin and Sarah Wickham use the I-Sim laptop simulation system during an Integrated Air and Missile Defence course – delivered by the US’ Joint Ballistic Missile Defense Education and Training Center. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet. Photo by Squadron Leader Carlos Molina.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force

US air-and-missile defence course delivered at Williamtown

21/06/202323/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1366 Views 0 Comments Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD), RAAF Williamtown

The Royal Australian Air Force secured Australia’s first delivery of two Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) courses from the

Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre volunteer Christine Wyatt presents Erika Mendes with a certificate and book set, while Kieren Johnston and Haig Vartoukian look on. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Peter Wyatt.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Heritage centre celebrates 100,000 visitors

21/06/202322/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1356 Views 0 Comments RAAF Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre

On 3 June, the Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre (WAGAHC) received its 100,000th visitor since its reopening in 2010. CAPTION: Wagga

Leading Seaman M demonstrates the precise point mensuration process to Head of Navy Capability Rear Admiral Stephen Hughes at Air Force’s 460 Squadron.

News Royal Australian Navy

Next-gen missilemen ready to fire

21/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1514 Views 1 Comment No. 460 Squadron

The first guided missile Navy took to sea was the Seacat in the 1960s, on board the brand-new destroyer HMAS

Air Force Aviation Programs for Women participants try on firefighting equipment at RAAF Base Williamtown. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Winnall. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Samuel Miller.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Young women test their wings

21/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1783 Views 0 Comments Defence Force Recruiting, RAAF Williamtown

Thirty young women from around Australia immersed themselves in Air Force life through the Aviation Programs for Women at RAAF

Leading Seaman Ryan Feenan, Leading Seaman Aaron Evans and medical officer Lieutenant Jarrad Blackburn provide care to an injured mariner aboard an oil tanker during a medical evacuation in the Southern Indian Ocean. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photo by Tyson Burraston.

News Royal Australian Navy

Navy rescues injured mariner

21/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1598 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sydney, Joint Rescue Coordination Centre

HMAS Sydney personnel have conducted a medical evacuation of a civilian mariner from an oil tanker, hundreds of nautical miles

A range of (inert) 155mm Assegai ammunition on display at the NIOA stand at Land Forces 2018 in Adelaide. Photo by Brian Hartigan.

Australian Army News Sovereign industry

NIOA gets 5-year extension on 155mm munitions contract

19/06/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2667 Views 1 Comment NIOA, Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions

NIOA has confirmed an extended partnership with Defence which it says will “future proof” supply surety of advanced artillery rounds