Luke McCallum prepares for his upcoming lift during the men's powerlifting competition with Captain Brian Heilbronn at the Warrior Games 2024 held in Orlando, Florida, USA. Photo: Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.
26 Jun 2024
Navy
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Embracing indoor rowing on international stage

Australian Indoor Rowing Championship winner and former Navy sailor, Luke McCallum, is competing in the Warrior Games.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Warrior Games 2024 Team Australia competitor Leading Seaman Harley Dodds attacks the try line during a wheelchair rugby match against Team Army at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Florida, US.
25 Jun 2024
Navy
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Broken body, strong spirit

After a multitude of knee and ankle issues, Leading Seaman Harley Dodds is now ready to take on the Warrior Games.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Captain Doug Griffiths competes in the men’s road race during the cycling events at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Florida USA.
25 Jun 2024
Navy
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Clearance diver ready to shine at Warrior Games

Warrior Games competitor, Navy Captain Doug Griffiths, said cancer changed his perspective on life for the better.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Team Australia's Laura Reynell during a wheelchair rugby training session held at the ESPN Athletics Centre in Orlando, Florida, US in preparation for the Warrior Games 2024.
24 Jun 2024
Navy
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Navy veteran goes from Dusseldorf to Florida

Laura Reynell is working to replicate last year’s gutsy performance at Invictus Games Düsseldorf when she competes at the Warrior Games.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Brett Lewis prepares to compete in the men’s powerlifting event at Warrior Games 2024. Photos: Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller
24 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Targeting personal bests at Warrior Games

Brett Lewis has stepped onto the world sporting stage to participate in the 2024 Warrior Games in Florida.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Corporal Samuel Smith
24 Jun 2024
Navy, Army
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Army signaller excels in maritime operations

Corporal Samuel Smith deployed to Bahrain on Operation Manitou, supporting maritime security in the Middle East.

Operations & missions | People & service
Engineering officer Commander Felicity Petrie at the Australian War Memorial storage annex.
23 Jun 2024
Navy
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Engineer reaps endless opportunities

Taking a bare bones ship to a technologically advanced, combat-ready frigate was a pinch-me moment for an engineer.

Capability & technology | People & service
Lieutenant Kirby Watts trains for rowing events during the Warrior Games 2024 Team Australia training camp at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. Photo: Chief Petty Officer Paul Berry.
21 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Vying for Ultimate Champion title

Lieutenant Kirby Watts goes full throttle in hopes of being crowned the 2024 Warrior Games Ultimate Champion.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Team Australia's Ben Owens moves past Jamie Adam Smyth during a wheelchair rugby training session in preparation for the Warrior Games 2024. Photo: Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson
21 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Ready to tackle wheelchair rugby at Warrior Games

Winning medals might be a bonus, but it’s the on-court rugby action that matters most for 2024 Warrior Games competitor Ben Owens.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Warrior Games 2024 Team Australia conducts wheelchair rugby training at the ESPN Athletics Centre in Orlando, Florida.
21 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Warrior Games showcases Defence resilience

The Australian 2024 Warrior Games team have arrived in Orlando ahead of this year’s games, hosted by the US Department of Defense from June 21-30.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of Defence Force Warrant Officer Ken Robertson talks with Chief of Defence Force General Angus Campbell.
20 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Doors open wider to enlisted personnel

Studying abroad, experiencing cultures and building professional networks with partner countries is now open to senior enlisted personnel.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Reviewing Officer of the Navy’s Indigenous Development Program graduation ceremony, Warrant Officer of the Navy, Warrant Officer Andrew Bertoncin reviews the graduate recruits at HMAS Cairns.
20 Jun 2024
Navy
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New recruits look to the future

Confidence, resilience and fitness were just some of the qualities and skills the newest Navy Indigenous Development Program graduates have gained.

Exercises & training