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Cricketers test defence life

Published on October 08, 2017 by CAPT Anna-Lise Brink (author), SGT Kirk Peacock (photographer)

Alex Blackwell (left), Flight Lieutenant Nisha Balasingam, Ashleigh Gardener, Able Seaman Chelsea Veney and Lauren Cheatle (right) pose for a photograph during the Australian Women Cricket Teams over water obstacle course training. (photo: SGT Kirk Peacock) — Alex Blackwell (left), Flight Lieutenant Nisha Balasingam, Ashleigh Gardener, Able Seaman Chelsea Veney and Lauren Cheatle (right) pose for a photograph during the Australian Women Cricket Teams over water obstacle course training.

Members of the Australian women’s cricket team were taken out of their comfort zone during a military training session with players from the Australian Defence Force women’s cricket team at Gallipoli Barracks on 14 September.

Navy bowled over in national championships

Published on October 05, 2017 by WO2 Andrew Hetherington (author), CPOIS Phillip Hunt (photographer)

Royal Australian Navy particpants in the 2017 lawn bowls championships. (photo: CPOIS Phillip 'Rex' Hunt) — Royal Australian Navy particpants in the 2017 lawn bowls championships.

A first-game loss against Army dashed Navy’s lawn bowlers the chance to contest the champion service trophy at the Australian Defence Force bowls championships, held in Sydney, in September.

Navy's title hopes squashed

Published on September 30, 2017 by WO2 Andrew Hetherington (author), CPL Drew Riessbeck (author), CPL Nicci Freeman (photographer)

Participants of the 2017 Australian Defence Force Squash Nationals in the RAAF Base Williamtown Gymnasium. (photo: CPL Nicci Freeman) — Participants of the 2017 Australian Defence Force Squash Nationals in the RAAF Base Williamtown Gymnasium.

Navy’s squash players were unable to repeat the success they had last year at this year’s Australian Defence Force National Squash Carnival held at Williamtown in late August.

Sport stimulates sailor's recovery

Published on September 26, 2017 by LEUT Will Singer (author), LSIS Brad Darvill (photographer)

Petty Officer Maritime Logistics - Supply Chain Ian McCracken swimming in the HMAS Stirling Pool and will be competing in the Freestyle and Butterfly events at the 2018 Invictus Games held in Toronto, Canada. (photo: LSIS Bradley Darvill) — Petty Officer Maritime Logistics - Supply Chain Ian McCracken swimming in the HMAS Stirling Pool and will be competing in the Freestyle and Butterfly events at the 2018 Invictus Games held in Toronto, Canada.

Motivation and encouragement from fellow competitors inspired a sailor to be representing Australia in the 2017 Invictus Games.

Super fun super cricket

Published on September 24, 2017 by LEUT Harley Slatter (author), POIS Phil Cullinan (photographer)

Seaman Josh Kedwell from the Royal Australian Navy Cricket team smashes the ball during a friendly games of cricket. (photo: POIS Phil Cullinan) — Seaman Josh Kedwell from the Royal Australian Navy Cricket team smashes the ball during a friendly games of cricket.

Energetic batting and high-scoring cricket will now be on the Navy Cricket calendar, with the introduction of the Super 6s format.

Coach ready to unleash the unconquered

Published on September 23, 2017 by LEUT Will Singer (author), LSIS Brad Darvill (photographer)

Ship's Warrant Officer (WO) HMAS Stirling, WO Andrew Bertoncin, OAM, will be one of the ADF Team's support staff at the 2018 Invictus Games held in Toronto, Canada. (photo: LSIS Bradley Darvill) — Ship's Warrant Officer (WO) HMAS Stirling, WO Andrew Bertoncin, OAM, will be one of the ADF Team's support staff at the 2018 Invictus Games held in Toronto, Canada.

As one of the biggest crowd-pullers at the Invictus Games, wheelchair rugby will provide a unique opportunity for people to celebrate and honour ill, wounded and injured servicemen and women and a Navy Warrant Officer is one of the driving forces behind the Australian team.