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Seaman Boatswains Mate Kelsey Buchanan stands at the 12.7mm machine gun on board HMAS Anzac. Story by Lieutenant Amy Johnson. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

New horizons for inspired young sailors

15/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 377 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Anzac, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

When HMA Ships Adelaide and Anzac pulled away from the wharf to begin their roles in Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022 (IPE22),

Representatives from Australia, United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand and Canada work together as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022. Story by Flight Lieutenant Brent Moloney. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy

All friends on deck in the Indo-Pacific

12/12/202213/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 811 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Anzac, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

A walk through the main living areas of HMA Ships Adelaide and Anzac during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022 (IPE22) quickly revealed

From left, Privates Shane Bagley, Frank Atkinson, Jack Dawes and Aleksandar Radovic in front of the first live-fire range-in-a-box in HMAS Adelaide. Story by Lieutenant Peter Kuschert. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology Videos

Innovation enabled soldiers to use live ammo at sea

07/12/202207/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1530 Views 1 Comment 1st Battalion, 2nd Battalion, HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, live-fire range-in-a-box (LFRiB)

Innovation enabled Australian soldiers on Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022 to take part in various live-fire training serials on board HMAS Adelaide

Chief Petty Officer Jessie McFarland runs a barbershop for charity on board HMAS Adelaide. Story by Flying Officer Brent Moloney. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Haircuts that make a difference

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 202 Views 0 Comments Beyond Blue, HMAS Adelaide, mental health, White Ribbon

When he needs some motivation, Chief Petty Officer Jessie McFarlane gives himself a haircut. CAPTION: Chief Petty Officer Jessie McFarland

Physical training instructor Petty Officer Jacob Machen conducts the first ADF Fitness Leaders course at sea on board HMAS Adelaide. Story by Flight Lieutenant Brent Moloney. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

ADF People

Budding fitness leaders run on water

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 226 Views 0 Comments ADF Fitness Leaders (ADFFL), HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

Of all the achievements recorded on Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022, few would have been more physical than the first sea-borne ADF

Navy's Imam, Chaplain Majidih Essa. Story by Senior Chaplain Andrew Thorburn. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester

ADF People

Faith in bridges of respect

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 176 Views 0 Comments Chaplains, HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

Navy’s first Muslim chaplain visited the Maldives, Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia to build relationships with regional partners during Indo-Pacific Endeavour

From left, Private Shane Bagley and Private Frank Atkinson of the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment on HMAS Adelaide. Story by Lieutenant Amy Johnson and Lieutenant Emma Anderson. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy Videos

Army’s amphibious force always ready at sea

07/12/202207/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 449 Views 0 Comments 5th Aviation Regiment, Australian Amphibious Force (AAF), HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

Whether on land or at sea, the Australian Amphibious Force (AAF) personnel aboard HMAS Adelaide have been ready for anything.

Australian Army signaller Christie Dutra shows members from the Indonesian National Armed Forces the Austeyr Enhanced F88 at HMAS Adelaide’s Defence Industry Expo. Story by Lieutenant Amy Johnson. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Defence innovation on show in international waters

02/12/202206/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 877 Views 0 Comments EF88 Austyer rifle, HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

When you think expo, you usually think banners and brochures in air-conditioned exhibition halls. Having a defence industry showcase on

Seaman Maritime Logistics Chef William Smith in the galley on board HMAS Adelaide. Story by Staff Sergeant (USMC) Antonio De la Fuente and Lieutenant Amy Johnson. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

ADF People

Waving to ships leads to sailing the waves

02/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 473 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, indo

Seaman William Smith, who has just finished sailing around the Indo-Pacific region on his first deployment, says the place was

Australian Army and TNI Marines conduct an amphibious beach demonstration in Indonesia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Brent Moloney. All photos by Nadav Harel.

Asia Australian Army News Videos

Australian, Indonesian troops hit beach in combined raid

02/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 682 Views 1 Comment HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Indonesian National Armed Forces, MRH-90 Taipan

Months of planning and coordination between the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) set the

ADF's Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicles take part in urban warfare training. Story by Lieutenant Amy Johnson. Photos by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

Asia Australian Army News Videos

ADF’s combat vehicles make overseas debut in Singapore

01/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1319 Views 0 Comments Boxer CRV, HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Singapore

One of the newest capabilities of the Australian Defence Force has made its international debut at a training ground in

Private Samuel Sutcliffe, centre, from 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, volunteers as a patient during combat first-aid training. Story by Lieutenant Amy Johnson. Photos by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News

Soldiers practise combat first aid at sea

01/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 456 Views 0 Comments 1RAR, 2RAR, HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

Army first aid personnel are returning from sea equipped and ready to step back into the field. CAPTION: Private Samuel

Wing Commander Peter Milier, left, and Leading Aircraftwoman Carly Best are two of the 20 RAAF members serving on board HMAS Adelaide for Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022. Story by Lieutenant Emma Anderson. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Trading wings for sea legs

25/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1360 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

Working in one of the Royal Australian Navy’s largest ships is not a typical posting for Royal Australian Air Force

Craftsman Mathew Kelly, passes the ball during the 73rd Singapore Cricket Club International Rugby Sevens Tournament. Story by Lieutenant Amy Johnson. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

Asia Australian Army Japan New Zealand News Royal Australian Navy

Rugby comp more about cultural exchange than winning

25/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 969 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Rugby

Most teams make their way to Singapore for Asia’s oldest international rugby tournament by air. This year, one team sailed

Petty Officer Jean Metcalf on the flight deck of HMAS Adelaide before scattering his father's ashes from an MRH-90 Taipan. Story by Lieutenant Emma Anderson. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

ADF People History Lest We Forget

Father’s legacy honoured with special flight

25/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 783 Views 0 Comments 5th Aviation Regiment, HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

A Navy member honoured his father’s legacy in a special way thanks to aircrew from Army’s 5th Aviation Regiment embarked

Royal Australian Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy medical officers a capability demonstration on a volunteer casualty in HMAS Adelaide's resuscitation bay as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022. Story by Flying Officer Brent Moloney. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

Asia Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Navy Videos

Malaysians and Aussies practise medical care at sea

15/11/202217/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 668 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Malaysian Armed Forces

Malaysia and Australia continued a long history of friendly partnership with combined medical training during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022 (IPE22). CAPTION: