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Private Eric Curll, from the 8th/9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, scans the Enoggera Close Training Area for enemy role-players during Exercise Ram Strike. Story by Captain Jesse Robilliard. Photo by Private Jacob Hilton.

Battalion returns to core skills

07/12/202110/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1923 Views 0 Comments 8/9RAR

After months of domestic support operations, soldiers from the 8th/9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (8/9RAR), returned to their core infantry

Sapper Brandon Subloo, of the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment, navigates his section out of a simulated mine explosion serial during the a Military Skills competition at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Jesse Robilliard. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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Sappers lead from the front

07/12/202110/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1823 Views 0 Comments 7th Combat Brigade

Sappers from the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment (2CER) excelled at core soldering skills, with the unit’s annual soldier competition. CAPTION:

Flying Officer Johnathan Gough, a Combat Systems Officer with No. 37 Squadron, stands in front of a C-130J Hercules aircraft which is fitted with a Litening sensor pod on its wing. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Corporal Kylie Gibson.

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Demonstration flight became real mission mid air

07/12/202109/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 4637 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, No. 37 Squadron

A demonstration flight for an upgraded RAAF Hercules transport aircraft became a mission to support flood-affected communities in regional NSW.

The Hanwha Defense Australia Redback, left, and the Rheinmetall Defence Australia KF-41 Lynx next to HMAS Adelaide at HMAS Kuttabul. Photo by Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts.

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Sea legs of infantry fighting vehicles tested

07/12/202107/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3525 Views 1 Comment

The two vehicles under consideration for Australia’s multi-billion dollar infantry fighting vehicle project have undergone sea transportability trials on Sydney

Hunter Division of Navy's Reserve Entry Officers’ Course 3-21 at HMAS Creswell. Story by Sub Lieutenant Emily Tinker.

Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Navy

Course navigates way through pandemic

07/12/202108/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1584 Views 0 Comments COVID-19, HMAS Creswell, Navy Reserve

When COVID-19 hit, it looked like the Navy Reserve Entry Officers’ Course (REOC) would be an early casualty of the

HMAS Armidale, left, and Papua New Guinea’s new Guardian-class patrol boat NUSHIP Francis Agwi, middle, in Darwin Harbour. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath.

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Paradise patrols strengthen partnership

07/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1468 Views 0 Comments Armidale-class patrol boat, HMAS Armidale, PNGDF

Patrol boats from the Royal Australian Navy and Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) maritime element worked together to conduct

(Australian War Memorial Director Mr Matt Anderson and Captain Anita Nemarich, RAN, with one of the donated red kangaroo funnel insignia from HMAS Parramatta at the Treloar Technology Centre, ACT. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello.

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Red kangaroos donated to Australia War Memorial

07/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2021 Views 1 Comment AWM, HMAS Parramatta II, HMAS Parramatta IV, WWII

EIGHTY years to the day since HMAS Parramatta (II) was lost, the red kangaroo funnel insignia from successor ship Parramatta (IV)

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Nationals MP calls for Breaker Morant inquiry

03/12/202119/12/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2017 Views 2 Comments

Nationals MP George Christensen has called for an independent inquiry into the historic ‘Breaker’ Morant case. Lieutenants Harry Morant and

Since their arrival in 1985, the Classic Hornets have made an extraordinary contribution to Australia’s air power, including in theatres of operations such as Operations Slipper, Falconer and Okra. After more than 30 years of dedicated service, and nearly 408,000 total flying hours, the F/A-18A/B Hornet fleet will transition to the advanced lethality, survivability, and supportability delivered by the fifth-generation F-35A Lightning II fighter. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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End of Era F/A-18A/B ‘classic’ Hornet video montage

03/12/202108/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2301 Views 0 Comments F/A-18A/B Hornets

F/A-18A and F/A-18B ‘classic’ Hornets formally retired from service on Monday 29 November 2021, as the Royal Australian Air Force

An F-35A Lighting II aircraft performs an aerial display at the 2021 Wings Over Illawarra Airshow in New South Wales. Story by Flight Lieutenant Gerard Reed. Photo by Able Seaman Susan Mossop.

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Spectacular display on NSW south coast

03/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1803 Views 0 Comments F-35A Lightning II, F/A-18A/B Hornets, Wings Over Illawarra

From the extreme roar of jet engines to the gentle purr of pistons, aircraft criss-crossed the skies above the south

No. 36 Squadron aviators pull a C-17A Globemaster III aircraft during the tug-o-war challenge at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Corporal Jesse Kane.

Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force

Pulling together for a good cause

03/12/202103/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2678 Views 1 Comment Amberley, Beyond Blue, No. 35 Squadron, No. 36 Squadron

In support of mental health, No. 36 Squadron has hosted RAAF Base Amberley’s biggest fundraiser of the year with a

Aircraft A21-02 flown by Group Captain Jason Easthope, Chief of Staff, Air Combat Group taxis through a farewell water canon at RAAF Base Williamtown. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dee Irwin. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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Combat support unit reflects fondly on Hornets

03/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1908 Views 0 Comments F/A-18A/B Hornets, No. 17 Squadron

Approximately 300kms south of Darwin near the township of Katherine is RAAF Base Tindal, a remote air base. The base

Six S70A-9 Black Hawk and MRH90 Taipan helicopters from 6 Aviation Regiment fly over Russell Offices, to mark the establishment of Army Aviation Command. Photo by Jay Cronan.

Australian Army News

Army Aviation Command established

03/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2361 Views 3 Comments Aviation Command

Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Rick Burr, today announced the establishment of a new Army Aviation Command, at a ceremonial parade

2 RAR (Amphib), are halted and challenged by Townsville District Commander, Queensland Police Service Chief Superintendent Craig Hanlon for the 50th anniversary of the Freedom of Entry to the city of Townsville. Story by Lieutenant Simon Hampson. Photo by Corporal Jesse Kane.

Australian Army History News Veterans

A half century of freedom

03/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1909 Views 0 Comments 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Freedom of Entry, Townsville

The anticipation and excitement in the air was palpable on November 27 as Townsville locals awaited the start of the

Australian Army Corporal Brodie Cross from Joint Task Group 637.3 talks with a local man in Honiara, Solomon Islands, on 02 December 2021. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

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ADF support to Solomon Islands

03/12/202103/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2732 Views 0 Comments 17th CSS Brigade, 3rd Brigade, 6th Brigade, HMAS Armidale, No. 4 Squadron, Solomon Islands unrest

The ADF is working with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) to restore calm after recent civil unrest in

(L-R) LCDR Kevin Whatling, Naval Architect Mr Marc Richards, CHAP Bradley Galvin, Serco Marine Services Juan Camilo Ruiz Del Rio, Hydrographic Systems Operator Suzanne Burton and CO HMAS Cairns CMDR Glenn Williams on Naval Workboat Otter at HMAS Cairns. Story by Lieutenant Gordon Hutcheon.

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Naval workboat celebrates 40 years on the job

03/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2371 Views 0 Comments

Naval Workboat Otter, Navy’s longest serving workboat, recently marked its 40th birthday at HMAS Cairns. CAPTION: (L-R) LCDR Kevin Whatling,

(Left) Royal Australian Naval College New Entry Officers' Course 65 Midshipman Stuart Munro and Midshipman Ellen Kozlowska carry the front of a stretcher after rescuing an unconscious pilot during a training scenario for Exercise Matapan at HMAS Creswell. Story by Private Jacob Joseph.

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Trainees learn the weight of leadership

03/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2188 Views 0 Comments HMAS Creswell, Royal Australian Naval College

Realistic training scenarios tested New Entry Officers’ Course (NEOC) trainee’s leadership skills during Exercise Matapan, held between November 15 – 25, at