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Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitor Gabriel Ramon celebrates a successful lift during the men’s heavyweight powerlifting event at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.
ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans Videos 

Powerful end to penultimate day at Invictus Games

23/04/202223/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2069 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

Bars were loaded as 11 Team Australia powerhouses battled it out on the bench at Sportcampus at Zuiderpark. CAPTION: Australian

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Rosalie Primary School Year 6 students laying a memorial wreath at their Dawn Service at the State War Memorial in Kings Park Perth WA. Story by Bourke . Photo - Video clip.
Australian Army Lest We Forget News Veterans Videos 

Perth students commemorate Anzac Day…slightly early

22/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1941 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022

Students from Rosalie Primary School’s Year 6 class in Perth held their own, slightly early, Dawn Service on Wednesday, 6

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United States Air Force F-16C aircraft from the 18th Aggressor Squadron conduct air-to-air refuelling operations with a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A multi-role tanker transport from No.33 Squadron during Exercise Diamond Shield. Photo by Corporal Kieren Whiteley.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Exercise Diamond Shield concludes

22/04/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2129 Views 0 Comments

The Royal Australian Air Force has successfully completed the first two exercises in the 2022 Diamond Series for the third

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ANZAC Day 2020 in Kiama Downs NSW. Photo by Brian Hartigan.
Australian News Veterans 

RSL LifeCare poll finds strong support for ANZAC Day

22/04/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1867 Views 0 Comments

RSL LifeCare is encouraging Australians to remember and support veterans on Anzac Day – and every day. FILE PHOTO: ANZAC

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Team Australia is cheered on by family and friends during the swimming events held at the Zwembad het Hofbad pool in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.
ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans 

Invictus Games: Day six – 21 April 2022

22/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1527 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

The powerlifting event kicks off at the Invictus Games 2022 on April 21, with 11 members of Team Australia taking

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Invictus Games 2020 Team Australia competitor Braedon Griffiths attacks the try line during a wheelchair rugby pool match against Canada at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.
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Invictus motivates rehab

22/04/202223/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1868 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

Just three years ago, James Saville was bed-bound, but the Invictus Games 2022 provided motivation in his rehabilitation. CAPTION: Invictus

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One of the first two Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning Joint Strike Fighters flies overhead RAAF Base Williamtown on delivery day. Photo by Brian Hartigan.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Australia-wide fly-past support on ANZAC Day

21/04/202223/04/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5391 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022

New South Wales Date Town/City Location Time Aircraft 25th April 2022 Doyalson Pacific Hwy, Doyalson 9.05am F-35A Lightning II 25th

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Group Captain Iain Carty, CSM, and United States Air Force aviator Airman First Class Alejandro Duarte (right) from 22nd Airlift Squadron cut the cake during 80th anniversary of the formation of 22nd Airlift Squadron celebrations at RAAF Base Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre. Story by Flight Lieutenant Tanya Carter. Photo by Leading Aircraftwomen Emma Schwenke.
History News Royal Australian Air Force USA Videos 

USAF 22nd Airlift Squadron celebrates birthday at RAAF Base Amberley

20/04/202225/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2740 Views 0 Comments No. 33 Squadron, No. 36 Squadron, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre, US Air Force

The United States Air Force (USAF) 22nd Airlift Squadron commemorated the 80th anniversary of its establishment in Australia by flying

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RAAF No. 32 Squadron pilot Flying Officer Wynona Winslett conducts her inspection aircraft walk-around ahead of a KA350 King Air flight during Exercise Bersama Shield 2022. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long.
Asia New Zealand News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force UK 

King Air provides international exercise support

20/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3006 Views 0 Comments KA350 King Air, No. 32 Squadron

A team from RAAF No. 32 Squadron has provided air support to multinational forces during the annual Bersama Shield field

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The cockpit/forward fuselage of the Gloster Meteor A77-851 'Halestorm' aircraft to be restored by Air Force's History and Heritage Branch. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell.
History News Royal Australian Air Force 

Historic ‘Halestorm’ to be restored

20/04/202224/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2717 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron

The South Australian Aviation Museum (SAAM) has gifted the cockpit and forward fuselage of Gloster Meteor A77-851 – aka ‘Halestorm’

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Air Force personnel from the History and Heritage Branch restored de Havilland DHC-4 Caribou A4-236, which is now on display at the Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre, RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Flight Lieutenant Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Sergeant Peter Borys.
History News Royal Australian Air Force 

Amberley Caribou looking good as new

20/04/202220/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2545 Views 0 Comments DHC-4 Caribou, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre, RAAF Museum

A newly refurbished DHC-4 Caribou transport aircraft will preserve an important part of Defence history at RAAF Base Amberley. CAPTION:

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Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitors Emilea Mysko, left, Taryn Barbara, Sarah Petchell and Emma Murfet ready for the opening ceremony. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.
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Invictus Games: Day five – 20 April 2022

20/04/202220/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1987 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

Team Australia’s 26-strong indoor rowing squad is set for a fierce day of adaptive racing on August 20, which is

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Invictus Games 2020 Team Australia competitor Chris O'Brien celebrates after placing first in the men’s ISE 50m backstroke event held at the Zwembad het Hofbad pool in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.
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Invictus Games: Diving in aids mental health

20/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1725 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

Returning to the pool during day four of the Invictus Games The Hague 2020 was a particularly poignant moment for

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Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitor Gabriel Ramon takes part in an athletics event at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.
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Just competing was a victory, says Invictus Games medallist

20/04/202221/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1729 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

Gabriel Ramon is still struggling to come to terms with the fact that he will be returning home with an

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Invictus Games 2020 Team Australia members give an Aussie cheer as they wait to enter the stadium for the Invictus Games 2020 opening ceremony in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.
ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans 

Invictus Games: Day four – 19 April 2022

20/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1793 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

Thirteen Team Australia competitors took to the blocks at the Invictus Games swimming pool on April 19. CAPTION: Invictus Games

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Invictus Games 2020 Team Australia competitor Kerrie Tessier takes part in a track event during the athletics meet held at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt.
ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans 

Invictus Games: Day three – 18 April 2022

20/04/202220/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1725 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

It’s was only Day 3 of the Invictus Games The Hague 2020 and what a games it’s been already. The

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Invictus Games 2020 Team Australia competitor Steve James, left, celebrates receiving a gold medal in the mixed IF5678 discus event at the athletics meet at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt.
ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans 

Invictus Games: ‘The camaraderie here is extraordinary’

20/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1491 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

Steve James needed a win. And he got just that when he took out top spot in the men’s IF4

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Australian Invictus Games 2020 and Canadian competitors battle it out during the sitting volleyball match at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.
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Invictus Games: Day two – April 17 2022

20/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1948 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

Team Australia was in action across three sports on April 17 – archery, athletics and sitting volleyball. CAPTION: Australian Invictus

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex meet with Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitor and Royal Australian Navy sailor Leading Seaman Vanessa Broughill (centre right) and her family during the Land Rover driving challenge at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.
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Princely start to the Invictus Games

20/04/202220/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1836 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2020, Invictus Games 2022

The Invictus Games The Hague 2020 has officially opened with a spectacular opening ceremony at Invictus Games Stadium, following the

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New Zealand Light Armoured Vehicles on exercise. NZDF photo.
New Zealand News Pacific 

New Zealand sells LAVs to Chile

20/04/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4918 Views 0 Comments

The New Zealand Defence Force has finalised a sale of 22 surplus New Zealand Light Armoured Vehicles (NZLAVs) to the

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