Naval workboat celebrates 40 years on the job
Naval Workboat Otter, Navy’s longest serving workboat, recently marked its 40th birthday at HMAS Cairns. CAPTION: (L-R) LCDR Kevin Whatling,
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Trainees learn the weight of leadership
Realistic training scenarios tested New Entry Officers’ Course (NEOC) trainee’s leadership skills during Exercise Matapan, held between November 15 – 25, at
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Black Hawks retired – who knew?
Army’s last remaining Black Hawk helicopters have retired – and I didn’t know. Was I asleep at the wheel/keyboard? Just
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CONTACT magazine – Issue 72
CONTACT Air Land & Sea magazine issue number 71 was published on 1 September 2021 and is completely free for anyone
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Hornets farewelled after more than 35 years of service
Air Force has farewelled the F/A-18A/B Hornets after more than 35 years of service, with an end of era event
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Australia’s space technologies heat up
An advanced high-temperature material developed by Australian Defence Force scientists could be destined for space thanks to an ongoing partnership
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Griffin Eagle tests key aviation capabilities
The 1st Aviation Regiment has spread it wings over the Arizona desert, having deployed a squadron of Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter
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Reconnecting with local communities in Queensland
MRH90 Taipan helicopters and aircrew from the 5th Aviation Regiment have made a flying visit to Cloncurry to both renew
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Better connecting Tongoa in Vanuatu
The Vanuatu Police Force post on Tongoa Island has received significant upgrades to their radio communication capabilities, allowing for better
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SAS conduct adventurous training in Kalbarri Gorge
Iconic Kalbarri Gorge in Western Australia’s Midwest was the spectacular backdrop for an Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) adventurous training activity for
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Exercise planning for disaster relief
Australian and Indonesian Forces have conducted a virtual joint combined command post exercise focused on the planning and execution of
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Surveying Gascoyne’s successful deployment
Friends and families of HMAS Gascoyne lined the wharf at HMAS Waterhen to welcome them back after a successful three-month deployment.
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Sinking of HMAS Parramatta (II) remembered
NSW Governor Margaret Beazley AC QC and Commander Australian Fleet Rear Admiral Mark Hammond were among the dignitaries who attended
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Pushing the limits for a good cause
While many of us were sleeping in bed, 31 participants were pushing through pain barrier at the 16-hour endurance challenge
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Soldiers build partnerships in Palau
Specialist observers from the Australian Army joined the United States Marine Corps (USMC) in Palau recently as part of the
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Colours consecrated in cathedral
NSW Governor Margaret Beazley has presented No. 22 (City of Sydney) Squadron with a replacement Squadron Standard with additional battle
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Army catering competition sees cream rise
Fancy yourself a good cook? So do the 20 chefs selected to participate in the 10th Force Support Battalion’s (10FSB)
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Petroleum operators qualify in barge-to-beach fuel delivery
How do you move enough fuel from a ship sitting over the horizon to fuel an Army advancing inland, without
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Signallers and civvies getting on same wavelength for emergencies
Signallers from the 7th Combat Brigade are improving how they support civilian emergency services in the event of a high-risk
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Ambassador program links soldiers with potential recruits
The Junior Leader Fellowship program has found new ways to interact and provide information about pathways for people seeking a
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