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Major Liz Daly competes for the ball during the wheelchair rugby competition at Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. Photo by WOFF Ricky Fuller.
14 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Day 6: Wheelchair rugby builds international links

Australia’s Wheeling Diggers take on four intense games, leaving many of the 10-strong squad battered but not broken.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Warrant Officer in Charge of the Air Force Band, Sydney Detachment, Warrant Officer Ian Waddell, sitting with saxophone, at the Hunter Valley Air Show, Cessnock, NSW.
14 Feb 2025
Air Force
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Hunter Valley reprise for RAAF saxophonist

Warrant Officer Ian Waddell returns home with the Air Force Band, performing at the Hunter Valley Air Show.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
Katie Chapman, Alana Blackman, Cindy ChawnTyler-Marie Gray and Buffy Little psyche up before the Anzac women's snowboarding competition during Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.
13 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Day 5: Anzac spirit alive at Whistler

Australian and New Zealand snowboarders were more like friends than opponents as they lined up for their Invictus Games event.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
RAAF security aviators on a C-17A Globemaster III prepare for a deployment to the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq Rotation-B.
13 Feb 2025
Air Force
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Peacekeeping mission in safe hands

The ADF airlifts the Republic of Fiji Military Forces in support of their UN Assistance Mission for Iraq rotation.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Captain Olivia Miley-Dyer on the podium after claiming gold in the Nordic cross-country skiing at Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025
12 Feb 2025
Army, Air Force
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Day 4: Firsts, medals and mateship on the mountain

A bluebird day at Whistler uncovers bucket loads of Aussie grit at Invictus Games 2025.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Royal Australian Air Force armament technicians in high-vis vests load explosive ordnance to an F-35A Lightning II aircraft during Exercise Cope North 25, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
12 Feb 2025
Air Force
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Lightning crews drop bombshell in Guam

The Royal Australian Air Force’s 75 Squadron launches into Exercise Cope North 25 with a bang.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Roulette Two, Flight Lieutenant David Burnard, stands with Tour Down Under assistant race director Carlee Taylor in front of a PC-21 aircraft before their flight..
12 Feb 2025
Air Force
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Air Force swoops on Tour Down Under

From the beaches of Glenelg to the hills of Willunga, Air Force supports the 2025 Santos Tour Down Under.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
Squadron Leader Belinda Culley receives a hug from Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex after gifting him a jar of Vegemite at Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025
11 Feb 2025
Air Force
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Duke of Sussex receives unique gift at Invictus

Prince Harry has added an unexpected item to his collection: a personalised jar of Vegemite.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A RAAF F-35A Lightning II aircraft departs during Exercise Cope North 25, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
11 Feb 2025
Air Force
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Lightning strikes in Guam

Eight F-35A Lightning II jets touch down in Guam for Exercise Cope North.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Royal Australian Air Force No. 77 Squadron F-35A Lightning II aircraft on the Nellis Air Force Base flight line during Exercise Red Flag Nellis 25-1 in the US, with Nevada hills in ther background and a US aircraft overhead..
11 Feb 2025
Air Force
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RAAF flies Red Flag over Nevada

The Royal Australian Air Force has taken to the skies for Exercise Red Flag Nellis with its biggest contingent yet.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
French Navy Detachment Commander Rémi and Royal Australian Air Force Detachment Commander Squadron Leader Jordon Sander shake hands in front of a French fighter jet at RAAF Base Darwin.r Exercise Rastaban 25.
11 Feb 2025
Air Force
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Exercise links RAAF and French Navy flyers in Darwin

The Royal Australian Air Force strengthens collaboration alongside France’s Carrier Strike Group.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Army personnel from 5th Aviation Regiment load stores into a CH-47F Chinook in support of the North Queensland flood relief efforts.
10 Feb 2025
Army, Air Force
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Aviation assets support Ingham community

Choppers have taken to the sky to provide vital aircraft support in response to the North Queensland floods.

Community engagement | Relief & assistance