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Australian Army soldiers farewell Armed Forces of Ukraine members as they return home to Ukraine from Operation Kudu Rotation 10 in the United Kingdom. Story by Captain Brittany Evans. Photos by Corporal Guy Sadler.
Australian Army News UK 

Training Ukrainians becomes personal

27/08/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 3503 Views 0 Comments NATO, Operation Kudu, United Kingdom

For Australian soldiers and officers on the 10th rotation of Operation Kudu, supporting and training Ukrainian soldiers for four-and-a-half months

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An Australian Army soldier serving on Operation Kudu instructs Armed Forces of Ukraine personnel on section attack tactics. Story and photos by Corporal Michael Rogers.
Australian Army News Overseas Videos 

From dream job to nightmare of Russian invasion

05/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 10635 Views 1 Comment Armed Forces of Ukraine, Operation Interflex, Operation Kudu, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Olena was at her dream job, a personal trainer at a successful gym, when she heard news of Russia’s invasion

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From left, Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, Warrant Officer of the Air Force Ralph Clifton; Saskia Hobbs and Reverend Mark Perry take part in the lighting of the candle ceremony. Story and photos by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson.
ADF People History Lest We Forget Royal Australian Air Force 

Lighting a candle for fallen aviators on London trip

19/07/202430/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2457 Views 0 Comments Chief of Air Force, RAF, United Kingdom

Australia’s new Chief of Air Force has embarked on his first overseas trip, arriving in London for a series of

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Major Alan Bretherton in the UK. Story by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson.
ADF People Australian Army 

Major on a mission with purpose

07/06/202407/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2027 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of Ukraine, Operation Kudu, United Kingdom

A former Royal Australian Air Force Cadet is heading up an expanded ADF contingent training Ukrainian personnel in the UK

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The flags of Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Turkiye are held over the grave of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey following the conclusion of the Anzac Day memorial service. Story and photo by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson.
Australian Army History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Honouring the Anzac spirit in London – Anzac Day

01/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1551 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, United Kingdom

Large crowds turned out in London for Anzac Day services led by His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh. CAPTION: The

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