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Trooper Nigel Cox has a proud association with former Mt Alford State School leadership team Guy, Tilly and Klancie. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photo by Mt Alford State School

WWI memorial links ‘Trooper Nigel’ with school

18/02/202503/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 872 Views 0 Comments WWI

Trooper Nigel Cox has developed a strong and continuous bond with Mt Alford State School over the past six years,

Australian Army Captain Anthony Davis, left, instructs Iraqi soldiers of the Taji Military Complex's Non-Commissioned Officer Academy as they practise fire and movement towards a notional enemy position at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq. Story and photos by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.

Op Okra proved worth of combined-arms training

18/02/202523/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1137 Views 0 Comments 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment, Daesh, Operation Okra, Task Group Taji

A decade ago, Daesh seized large territories across north-western Iraq and eastern Syria, taking advantage of the Syrian civil war

Laura Reynell former Team Australia Invictus Games competitor is supporting her partner, Team USA competitor Moses Debraska at Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photos by Warrant Officer Ricky Fuller.

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Laura’s journey: healing, connecting, changing lives

18/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 439 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

The Invictus Games are renowned for their role in the recovery and rehabilitation of injured, wounded, and ill military veterans

Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Luke Manhire. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photos by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.

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Day 8: High and lows for Team Australia at Invictus

18/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 422 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

It was a day of mixed emotions for Team Australia’s 13-strong sitting volleyball squad at Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025,

Chelsie Clayton yells her support to competitors still swimming at UBC Aquatic Centre as part of Invictus Games Vancouver Canada 2025. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photo by Flight Sergeant Chris Dickson.

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Day 7: In the swim to beat performance anxiety

18/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 415 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

Strength. Courage. Camaraderie. Three words that sum up Team Australia’s performances during day seven of Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.

Major Liz Daly competes for the ball during the wheelchair rugby competition at Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photo by WOFF Ricky Fuller.

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Day 6: Wheelchair rugby builds international links

18/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 427 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

Wheelchair rugby and international relationships were the real winners on day six of Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. CAPTION: Major Liz

Soldiers and officers of Headquarters 3rd Brigade and the 3rd Combat Signal Regiment operate a command post during Exercise Brolga Walk, Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, 2024. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton. Photo by Trooper Dana Millington.

Australian Army History News

Recognising a century on the electronic front line

14/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1502 Views 2 Comments 3rd Brigade, 3rd Combat Signal Regiment, Exercise Brolga Walk, Royal Australian Corps of Signals, ww1

From lines to radio transmissions and from analogue to digital, the Royal Australian Corps of Signals (RA Sigs) has kept

Sailors from Australia, the USA and the UK work together to develop effective undersea domain dominance during a trilateral exercise in Norfolk, Virginia. Story by Commander Ian Jackson.

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Working to protect undersea infrastructure

14/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1166 Views 0 Comments AUKUS, Royal Navy, US Navy

Royal Australian Navy deployable undersea warfare forces have joined the US Navy and Royal Navy in furthering subsea and seabed

Katie Chapman, Alana Blackman, Cindy ChawnTyler-Marie Gray and Buffy Little psyche up before the Anzac women's snowboarding competition during Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photos by Warrant Officer Ricky Fuller.

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Day 5: Anzac spirit alive at Whistler

14/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1085 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

We’ve fought side-by-side, laughed together and constantly sledged each other. CAPTION: Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 Team Australia competitor Katie

RAAF security aviators on a C-17A Globemaster III prepare for a deployment to the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq Rotation-B. Story and photos by Corporal Luke Bellman.

Middle East News Royal Australian Air Force

Peacekeeping mission in safe hands

14/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1207 Views 0 Comments C-17A Globemaster III, Republic of Fiji Military Forces, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq

Under the Iraqi sun, boots hit the ground as a Royal Australian Air Force security team established a perimeter for

The Parade of Sail through the River Derwent marks the opening of the Royal Hobart Regatta 2025 in Tasmania. Story by Lieutenant Marcus Middleton. Photos by Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski.

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Young Endeavour flies flag at Royal Hobart Regatta

14/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 706 Views 0 Comments STS Young Endeavour

Tasmania’s River Derwent was transported back to the glorious “Age of Sail” during the Australian Wooden Boat Festival in Hobart

Captain Olivia Miley-Dyer stands on the podium after claiming gold in the Nordic cross-country skiing at Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photos by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.

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Day 4, a day of firsts, medals and mateship

14/02/202514/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 435 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

A bluebird day uncovered bucket loads of Aussie grit and determination during day four of Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.

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Veterans’ entitlements harmonisation act passed by parliament

13/02/202513/02/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2231 Views 0 Comments

The much-anticipated Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Act was passed by the federal government today. The ‘VETS