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Chief Petty Officer Kieran Lamond was a senior surveillance and control officer on an E-7A Wedgetail aircraft deployed on Operation Okra in the Middle East region. Photo: Corporal Tristan Kennedy
People Operation Okra

From sea to air in the Middle East

Navy Chief Petty Officer Kieran Lamond has returned home following the final mission of a successful year-long deployment in the Middle East.
Captain Corey Anderson, of 2nd General Health Battalion, receives chocolates for Father's Day from RSL Victoria Chief of Veteran Services Adam “Buzz” Lawson during Operation COVID-19 Assist in Victoria. Photo: Private Olivia Cameron
Service COVID-19

Thoughtful gifts for dads on operation

RSL Victoria has brought a smile to the faces of Defence Force dads deployed on Operation COVID-19 Assist in Victoria.
Avid glider pilot Commodore Drew McKinnie knows the value of blood donations and is encouraging participation in this year's blood challenge.
National Health

Time to step up to the platelet

A seriously ill commodore is encouraging Defence members to get on board this year's blood drive.
HMAS Canberra returns to Fleet Base East, Sydney, after a three-month Regional Presence Deployment through South-East Asia. Photo: Aircraftman Stewart Gould
Service

HMAS Canberra returns home

HMAS Canberra returns to Sydney after a three-month deployment.
The ADF Legacy Bears at the Legacy Week Launch at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester
National

Legacy Week launched in South Australia

The latest ADF technology was on display at RAAF Base Edinburgh for the launch of Legacy Week.
Legacy widow Denise Bird at the launch of Legacy Week 2020 at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra. Photo: Corporal Julia Whitwell
National

Legacy calls for online donations

Legacy is urging people to donate online this year so it can continue to help those in need.
A RAAF Security and Fire School striker is used to extinguish an aircraft wheel fire with its monitor at Airservices Australia’s facilities.
Capability

Airservices Australia rescues firefighting course

Airservices Australia hosted the final assessment for RAAF Security and Fire School students at Coolangatta airport.
From left, policewoman Senior Constable Sarah Kayes, Leading Seaman Svetlana Yaroslavskaya, Sergeant Graham Burr, Lieutenant Robert Christian and AFP Senior Constable Chris Angus at Sydney Airport. Photo: Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts
Capability COVID-19

Warm welcome home

Returning home from service is a completely different experience these days.
Alex Lee takes part in resilience activities on board HMAS Canberra while on deployment earlier in August.
People

Scientist goes to great heights to support ADF

Alex Lee’s career in STEM with Defence has offered a variety of experiences this year.
Air Commodore Gregory Frisina and Warrant Officer Christine Hill, facilitate a video conference between the Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, Warrant Officer of the Air Force, Fiona Grasby and Spear of Fame directors, Evangelia and Umit Ertϋrk,
People

Embroiderer shows true colours

A Victorian embroiderer has been making Colours and Banners for the ADF for 50 years.
Wing Commander Jade Deveney, left, and Captain Alan Bretherton were deployed to the Middle East region as gender advisers. Photo: POIS Yuri Ramsey
People Middle East

Gender advice important in planning

Three gender advisers have been helping with the planning process in the Middle East region
Supplies are loaded onto an Air Force C-130J Hercules at the ADF's main operating base in the Middle East region. Photo: Corporal Tristan Kennedy
Capability Disaster relief & humanitarian assistance

ADF delivers crucial supplies to Beirut

A RAAF C-130J Hercules has flown into Lebanon's blast-ravaged city with logistical and construction stores.

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