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Able Seaman Mathew Tubman kneels at the grave of his relative, Private Mathew Tubman, at the Bonjean Military Cemetary in Lille, France. Photo: Corporal John Solomon
22 Apr 2022
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Musician's touching tribute

Able Seaman Matthew Tubman, who is posted to the RAN Band, has visited Bonjean Cemetery in France to pay his respects to a relative.

Commemoration & history
Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitors joined Team Ukraine personnel at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo: Sergeant Oliver Carter
22 Apr 2022
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Team Australia stands with Ukraine

The moving cries of ‘Slava Ukraini’ and ‘Heroiam Slava’ echo around the Invictus Games The Hague 2020.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Proud father of Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitor and Royal Australian Navy sailor Leading Seaman Chris Reck, Bob Reck holds up a patch supporting Ukraine at Invictus Games Park in The Hague. Photo: Tina Langridge
22 Apr 2022
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Bob’s treasured gift

Bob Reck will return home to Cairns with many special memories from Invictus Games The Hague 2020.

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Australian Army soldier Warrant Officer Class One Mick Patman is the Headquarters 7th Brigade artificer sergeant major at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane. Photo: Corporal Nicole Dorrett
22 Apr 2022
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Calling the units as they march on Anzac Day

Warrant Officer Class One Michael Patman will be part of ABC Brisbane's commentary team on Anzac Day.

Commemoration & history
Invictus Games 2020 volunteer Sue Gibson Swalwell in the media tent at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo: Sergeant Oliver Carter
22 Apr 2022
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Volunteering is what we do

Invictus Games 2020 volunteer Sue Gibson Swalwell is one of four Australians helping out in The Hague.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Invictus Games 2020 Team Australia competitor Stephen French takes a shot during the Wheelchair Basketball match against the United Kingdom at Invictus Games Park in The Hague
22 Apr 2022
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Invictus Games: Day seven preview

The final day of Invictus Games The Hague 2020 competition will see Australia’s 12-strong cycling crew contest both the time trial and criterium…

People & service
Invictus Games 2020 Team Australia competitor Emilea Mysko celebrates a successful lift during the women’s lightweight powerlifting event at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands.
22 Apr 2022
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Invictus Games: Powerful end to penultimate day

Powerful end to penultimate day of Invictus Games The Hague 2020.

People & service
HMAS Toowoomba returns to Fleet Base West in Western Australia after a deployment in 2020. Photo: Leading Seaman Ronnie Baltoft
21 Apr 2022
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Purple Pony is back in the water

HMAS Toowoomba, nicknamed the Purple Pony, was returned to the water on April 12 after an 18-month maintenance period.

Capability & technology
Team Australia is cheered on by family and friends during the swimming events held at the Zwembad het Hofbad pool in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo: Sergeant Oliver Carter
21 Apr 2022
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Invictus Games: Day six preview

Competitors will take to the bench in the powerlifting events at the Invictus Games 2022 on April 21.

People & service
Commander of Air Combat Group, Air Commodore Tim Aslop, centre, talks with a Air Force officer from No. 265 PC-21 Australian Defence Force pilots course during the graduation ceremony at RAAF Base Pearce, Western Australia. Photo: Chris Kershaw
20 Apr 2022
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Amazing careers await newest ADF pilots

The Australian Defence Force's newest pilots received their wings and graduated from No. 2 Flying Training School on April 8.    

Ceremonies & events
Chris O'Brien in training in Sydney in the lead-up to the Invictus Games. He has won two gold medals in the pool at The Hague. Photo: Corporal Nicole Dorrett
20 Apr 2022
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Invictus Games: Diving in aids mental health

Returning to the pool during day four of the Invictus Games was a poignant moment for Chris O’Brien. 

People & service
Commander of the Australian Deployable Joint Force Headquarters, Major General Scott Winter, left, meets with New Zealand Army soldier Warrant Officer Class Two Sarah Rutene from the Solomons International Assistance Force in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
19 Apr 2022
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Pacific family pride

A recent visit to Solomon Islands has highlighted how much of an impact the Solomons International Assistance Force is having in the Pacific nation.…

Relief & assistance