Danielle Cole - Grafton girl among Navy graduates
Danielle Cole was joined by her family from Grafton for her graduation and passing our parade at HMAS Creswell. She was among 62 officers who graduated from the Navy College on the shores of Jervis Bay.
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Jeremy Sistoso - Beacon Hill
BEACON Hill’s Jeremy Sistoso is excited to be home this Christmas after recently completing an operational deployment to Timor Leste supporting Australian Army Black Hawk helicopters.
(Date uploaded: 14 December 2012 - 01 image) |
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Bryce Hamill - Warrnambool man among Navy graduates
Bryce Hamill of Warrnambool was among 62 officers who recently graduated from the Navy College HMAS Creswell.
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Amanda Way - Amanda cracks milestone on operations
CASINO’S Amanda Way spent her 21st birthday and will celebrate Christmas in an exotic destination – Dili, Timor Leste.
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Malina Rumble - Grafton soldier spends Christmas deployed overseas
GRAFTON’S Malina Rumble will spend Christmas on operations overseas this year as she continues her deployment to Timor Leste.
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Lee-Anne Mack - Lee-Anne shoots history in Timor Leste
ALBURY’S Lee-Anne Mack is literally making history while deployed to Operation ASTUTE in Timor Leste.
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Brenton Earl - Brenton joins Army Reserve ranks
Brenton Earl of Mudgee was among several new recruits to join the Army Reserve. The 23-year-old former Mudgee High School student formally enlisted at a small ceremony at Parramatta attended by his sister, Jaimie.
(Date uploaded: 14 December 2012 - 01 image) |
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Tristan Jelley - Blacktown
Former Blacktown Boys High School student, Tristan Jelley has been named the Royal Australian Navy’s most outstanding Combat Survivability Instructor.
(Date uploaded: 22 November 2012 - 01 image) |
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Steve Waddle - Bligh Park
45-year-old Royal Australian Air Force Flight Sergeant (FSGT) Steve Waddle’s fascination for aircraft and electronics has led him to rub shoulders with world leaders and royalty.
(Date uploaded: 21 November 2012 - 01 image) |
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Peter Owens - Australian Defence Touch Football Nationals 2012
Royal Australian Air Force Sergeant (SGT) Peter Owens of Normanhurst and his team mates are celebrating their recent win at the Defence Trans Tasman Touch Football National Titles.
(Date uploaded: 21 November 2012 - 01 image) |
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Ivan Petrovic - Australian Defence Touch Football Nationals 2012
RAAF Flight Sergeant (FSGT) Ivan Petrovic of Bathurst NSW successfully led a South Australian team to gold in the recent Australian Defence Touch Football National titles.
(Date uploaded: 21 November 2012 - 01 image) |
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Saurins Belmont - Newcastle
It was hard to determine on the day who was more excited about meeting Royalty, Flight Lieutenant (FLTLT) Mark Saurins or his mother.
(Date uploaded: 21 November 2012 - 01 image) |
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Tom Simpson - Bateau Bay
22-year-old Tom Simpson of Bateau Bay has swapped dirt bikes and four-wheel driving for the tropics and diversity of Darwin and a career with the Royal Australian Navy.
(Date uploaded: 12 November 2012 - 01 image) |
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Al Byrne - Seeking Pirates from the Air, Turkish style
Vincentia local Al Byrne has seen his fair share of the world during his Navy career, but little did he think he would ever be living on a Turkish ship deterring pirates.
(Date uploaded: 09 November 2012 - 01 image) |
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Chris D'Aquino - Orange
Lieutenant (LT) Chris D’Aquino of Orange joined Australian WW2 veterans in Papua New Guinea recently to mark the 70th anniversaries of the Kokoda and Beachhead Battles.
(Date uploaded: 09 November 2012 - 01 image) |
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Shaunn Segon - Defence Parachuting Association
When the Australian Defence Parachuting Association (ADPA) called for a team to compete in the recent Asia Military Parachuting Championships in Indonesia, Penrith Warrant Officer (WOFF) Shaunn Segon literally jumped at the chance.
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Sean Walsh - Defence Parachuting Association
Despite a hurriedly put together team and one training camp, the Australian Defence Parachuting Association (ADPA) led by Squadron Leader (SQNLDR) Sean Walsh of Milsons Point still fought off some stiff competition to gain a bronze medal at the recent Asia Military Parachuting Championships in Indonesia.
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Marilyn Tomlinson - Defence Parachuting Association
When Petty Officer (PO) Marilyn Tomlinson of Albury jumped from an aircraft at 10,000 feet above Indonesia she turned more than a few heads. PO Tomlinson was the only woman competing in the four-way jump at the recent Asia Military Parachuting Championships at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base south of Jakarta.
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Andy Fernandes - Kellyville bodybuilder wins Defence crown
Private Andy Fernandes of Kellyville does not need much of a reason to smile – but he has extra reason now.
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Flight Lieutenant Daniel Ross
Lots of young people dream of flying fighter jets and Wauchope’s Daniel Ross was no different.
(Date uploaded: 30 October 2012 - 01 image) |
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Regan Betts - Ulladulla engineer assists refugees
Royal Australian Air Force Engineer, Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Regan Betts, 25 of Ulladulla, is one of 140 Australian Defence Force members assigned to the repair and restoration work underway at the Asylum Seeker Assessment Centre on Manus Island.
(Date uploaded: 30 October 2012 - 01 image) |
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Chris Atkins - Nowra High School graduate keeps Navy flying in Exercise Kakadu 12
26 year-old Nowra High School graduate and Nowra resident Chris Atkins is currently keeping the Navy’s high-tech S-70B-2 Seahawk anti-submarine helicopter flying in Australia’s largest international naval exercise, Kakadu 12.
(Date uploaded: 26 September 2012 - 01 image) |
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Todd Giles - Local playing an important role in the Middle East
Leading Seaman Todd Giles, who grew up in Port Stephens, is currently on active duty in the Middle East as a member of the crew of the Royal Australian Navy frigate, HMAS Anzac.
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Rebecca Linich - Tamworth's Helping Hand in Asia
A Tamworth nurse’s desire to help local Army Reserve soldiers has led to her helping hundreds of people in Southeast Asia while traveling on one of the largest hospital ships in the world.
(Date uploaded: 07 August 2012 - 01 image) |
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Patrick Burley - Hawkesbury
Putting his training to good use in the Chora Valley has been the best part about going to Afghanistan for one Hawkesbury born soldier.
(Date uploaded: 07 August 2012 - 01 image) |
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Ross Shackleton - Botany
A Navy nurse from Botany has climbed from the depths of submarine service to surface in the Philippines to help disadvantaged people as part of a major humanitarian relief operation.
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Ross Shackleton - Wagga Wagga
A Navy nurse from Wagga Wagga has climbed from the depths of submarine service to surface in the Philippines to help disadvantaged people as part of a major humanitarian relief operation.
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Kyle Brown - Mudgee
Australian Army Infantry soldier Private Kyle Brown, 25, may be on deployment in Afghanistan, but his fiancée Jade and new-born baby girl Paten are never far from his thoughts.
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Kate Harvey and Ally James - Giving up the beach life to serve
They didn’t know each other growing up in Wollongong but now Private Ally James and Lance Corporal Kate Harvey spend their days together at Patrol Base Mirwais in war ravaged Afghanistan.
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John McHugh - Surgeon saving lives in south-east Asia
A Penrith surgeon has swapped his gowns for Navy cams and is making a world of difference to the lives of disadvantaged people and upcoming surgeons alike in south-east Asia.
(Date uploaded: 10 July 2012 - 01 image) |
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Matthew Sun - Newcastle
HAVING served in Afghanistan for more than five months, former Newcastle student, Private Matthew Sun has learnt a lot, and is proud to serve his country.
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Kelly Gregg - Alstonville's Cavity Warrior
ALSTONVILLE dentist Kelly Gregg has joined the cavity war being waged in the remote regions of the Philippines and Indonesia, and the locals could not be happier.
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Kylie Faulks - Lending a helping hand
A Northern Rivers girl has carved out a reverse tree-change for herself, and her switch from tree ferns to sea foam has landed her in the Philippines on a humanitarian relief operation.
(Date uploaded: 05 July 2012 - 01 image) |
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Sarah Jarvis - Navy nurse tries a different duty at sea
Royal Australian Navy nurse Sarah Jarvis from Naremburn in Sydney is taking a voyage of a different kind as part of a journey that is both confronting and enlightening.
(Date uploaded: 05 July 2012 - 01 image) |
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Georgina Seto - Merewether dentist ahoy!
A dentist from Merewether has exchanged her wings for sea legs to help disadvantaged people in south-east Asia.
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Sacha Lauder - Tweed Heads
Able Seaman Writer Sacha Lauder of HMAS Newcastle, is a technical officers writer, with responsibility for updating system manuals with current amendments.
(Date uploaded: 16 May 2012 - 01 image) |
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Scott McManus - Anna Bay local flying high in Afghanistan
Anna Bay local Scott McManus was looking to do something different when he joined the Army. He would go on to be second in command of a unit deployed to Afghanistan.
(Date uploaded: 16 May 2012 - 01 image) |
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Lindsay Cozyn - Western Front for Kellyville local this Anzac Day
Kellyville local, and Terra Sancta College graduate, Lindsay Cozyn, is commemorating Anzac Day from Villers-Bretonneux in France.
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Jason Jones - Western Front for Lake Macquarie local this Anzac Day
Warrigal locals, Robin and Trevor Jones, will be glued to the television this Anzac Day hoping to catch a glimpse of their son, Corporal Jason Jones, as he represents Australia overseas this year.
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John Campbell - Western front for Bathurst son this Anzac Day
On Anzac Day this year Bathurst local Debbie Campbell will be eagerly watching the international services to catch a glimpse of her son, John Campbell.
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James O'Hanlon - Hawkesbury local spends Anzac Day on Western Front
This year, former Windsor resident and Windsor High graduate, James O’Hanlon, will commemorate Anzac Day at Villers-Bretonneux, France, where Australian soldiers laid down their lives during the First World War.
(Date uploaded: 01 May 2012 - 01 image) |
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Luke Cattall - Glenn Innes local keeps the army moving in Afghanistan
Being a mechanic can be busy at the best of times, but for Glen Innes local, Luke Cattall, fixing army vehicles in Afghanistan keeps him flat out.
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Peter Taylor - Mentoring builders in Afghanistan
Anzac Day is a special day for 24-year-old Peter Taylor, but his year will be especially memorable as he serves in Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, helping local people to develop their building skills.
(Date uploaded: 24 April 2012 - 01 image) |
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Harley Barnfield - Pursuing sporting passion on the water
Seaman Harley Barnfield has been able to continue his passion for dragon boat racing since commencing his career with the Royal Australian Navy.
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Casey Emmett - Wollongong Local Marches For Veterans At Fall Of Singapore Commemorations
Marching in front of a crowd of dignitaries and veterans may sound nerve-racking for some, but for Wollongong local, Casey Emmett, parading in front of crowds is all in a day’s work.
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Kassie Neville - Copacabana
Soldiering is a definitely a family affair for Copacabana’s Kassie Neville.
Kassie and her twin sister Hayley are both in uniform and older brother Matt recently discharged after serving in Afghanistan in 2010.
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Renee Kidson - From Met Bureau To East Timor
Parramatta’s Dr Renée Kidson normally works the Bureau of Meteorology but for the last eight months she has been living her other life — in East Timor as a Major in the Army Reserve. This is Renée’s first overseas deployment.
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Scott Whinfield - Tumbarumba
Tumbarumba’s Scott Whinfield credits local hero Kenneth “Kas” Mann for inspiring him to join the RAAF after he met the World War II fighter pilot in his youth.
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Linda Garrett and Michael Honeywood - Nowra soldier's service in Honiara and at Home
Linda Garrett, a Student Learning Support Officer at Nowra East Public School, serves her country and her community.
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John Moore and Craig Ogden - Newcastle engineers soldier on in Honiara
NEWCASTLE business manager John Moore said he would definitely employ more Army Reservists, after seeing first hand what his employee Craig Ogden has been getting up to on Operation ANODE in the Solomon Islands.
(Date uploaded: 20 January 2012 - 01 image) |
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Anthony Gillan - Tropical Australia Day In Timor
While most Australian’s kick back on Australia Day, Katara High School graduate Tony Gillan will be in his Army Reserve uniform in East Timor.
(Date uploaded: 20 January 2012 - 01 image) |
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Guy Griffin - Coffs Harbour
Last month Tormina High school graduate Guy Griffin was singing carols in East Timor. Next month he’ll be back home in Coffs Harbour after eight months on duty in his Army Reserve uniform.
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Sosefo Puliuvea - From Transit Authority To East Timor
Last month Shortland’s Army reservist Sosefo Puliuvea was singing Christmas carols and eating candy canes in East Timor. Next month he will be back home. It’s been a busy eight months for the father of two.
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Trent Shaw - Casino Man's Navy Commendation
Casino’s Trent Shaw had a great 2011, especially last April when he received a ‘Commanding Officers Commendation’ aboard HMAS Parramatta. He and his 180 shipmates then ended the year on pirate patrol off the Horn of Africa. They will be back home next month.
(Date uploaded: 20 January 2012 - 01 image) |
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Christopher Waldron - Adventure On The Menu For Bulli Boy
Bulli’s Chris Waldron and his shipmates are on pirate patrol off the Gulf of Aden, and Chris reckons he has one of the most important jobs on the ship.
(Date uploaded: 19 January 2012 - 01 image) |
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Brett Mayers - Bywong
Bywong man Brett Mayers, 40, is now a long, long way from his beloved motorbike. He’ll be spending Australia Day aboard HMAS Parramatta, on pirate patrol off the Horn of Africa.
(Date uploaded: 19 January 2012 - 01 image) |
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Belinda Kelso - Engadine
On graduating from Engadine High School, Belinda Kelso decided to head for the high seas with the Royal Australian Navy. Now she’s aboard HMAS Parramatta with 180 shipmates, and on pirate patrol off the Horn of Africa.
(Date uploaded: 19 January 2012 - 01 image) |
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Adam Lovriha - Port Macquarie
It was the lure of serving his country that first drew Port Macquarie’s Adam Lovriha to the Royal Australian Navy when he joined in 1994. Now he is on pirate patrol off the Horn of Africa with 180 shipmates aboard HMAS Parramatta.
(Date uploaded: 19 January 2012 - 01 image) |
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Mark Valvason - Baulkham Hills
The lure of an extraordinary job is what led Baulkham Hills local Mark Valvason to join the Navy in 2007 — and he’s not been disappointed. He’s now aboard HMAS Parramatta and on pirate patrol with 180 shipmates off the Horn of Africa.
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Nathaniel Gerhardt - Crime Scene Investigator Afghanistan
Bondi’s Nathaniel Gerhardt, 28, reckons if his job was a TV series, it’d be called ‘CSI Afghanistan’.
(Date uploaded: 19 January 2012 - 01 image) |
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Luke Johnston - Barham
Luke Johnston, 29, grew up with his parents Jenni and Mark on ‘Clontarf’, the family farm. Now he normally works in Melbourne and knows as much about internet connections as he does about goats and winter crops.
(Date uploaded: 05 January 2012 - 01 image) |
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Ben Burrows - Ben Helps Get The Mail Through
Mt Druitt’s Ben Burrows is braving the rain, sleet and snow in wintry Afghanistan to ensure our troops get their Christmas presents on time.
(Date uploaded: 05 January 2012 - 01 image) |
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Terry Johns - Tropical Christmas For Newcastle's Veteran Reservist
Spending the festive season in muggy East Timor is not how Newcastle local Terry Johns would normally celebrate Christmas.
But this year is sure to be different for the 56-year-old Australian Army reservist and Marist Brothers Hamilton ‘old boy’.
(Date uploaded: 05 January 2012 - 01 image) |
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Adam Davis - Warimba Electrician Serving In East Timor Over Christmas
Sydneysiders are accustomed to sunning themselves during the festive season, but Warimba’s Adam Davis will be celebrating the festive season in East Timor, as an Australian Army reservist.
(Date uploaded: 05 January 2012 - 01 image) |
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John Ward - Christmas In The Tropics For Dungog Army Reservist
Spending the festive season in muggy East Timor is not how Dungog local John Ward expected to celebrate this Christmas.
But this year has been very different for the 33-year-old Australian Army reservist.
(Date uploaded: 05 January 2012 - 01 image) |
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Dave Boulton - Narrandera Man Interpreting Uruzgan
Narrandera’s Dave Boulton will be spending Christmas and the New Year with the Australian Army in Afghanistan’s Uruzgan Province.
The Warrant Officer Class Two has been in the Army for 24 years and is no stranger to overseas deployments. He has already served twice in East Timor.
(Date uploaded: 05 January 2012 - 01 image) |
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