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A male and female Army officer exchange a red flag in front of a memorial stand of seated spectators.
09 Jul 2026
Army
News

Historic transition of leadership for Army

Lieutenant General Simon Stuart hands over command of the Army to Lieutenant General Susan Coyle.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A man hands a folded flag to another man.
09 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Standing ready to do the nation's toughest work

Admiral David Johnston hands over command of the Australian Defence Force to Admiral Mark Hammond.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Navy Indigenous Development Program Elder, Petty Officer Frances Visini smiles and face the camera.
09 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Elder guides Indigenous talent into ADF pathways

Petty Officer Frances Visini supports Indigenous recruits as they seek careers with the Australian Defence Force.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
An engineer is working on an Air Force turbo prop plane
09 Jul 2026
Air Force
News

More than just an aircraft

Air Force engineer pays tribute to 100 Squadron's iconic training aircraft by praising those who maintained its fleet.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Three men in camouflage uniform attach large metal poles to a vehicle.
08 Jul 2026
Army
News

The unsung heroes who keep Army moving

Army recovery mechanics help sustain battlefield mobility during Exercise Southern Jackaroo.

Exercises & training | People & service
A female sailor smiles for a portrait photo in front of a palm tree.
08 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Leader grows together with her people

Leading Seaman Rebecca Churches guides First Nations recruits through training and graduation.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A man and a woman in military uniform shake hands behind a podium.
08 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

A new chapter for Joint Capabilities Group

In a changing of the guard, Air Marshal Glen Braz takes the reins of Joint Capabilities Group from Lieutenant General Susan Coyle.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A male Navy officer in dress uniform hands the weight of command to a fellow officer in front of a crowd outside.
07 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Navy's weight of leadership changes hands

Vice Admiral Matthew Buckley has assumed command of the Navy from Vice Admiral Mark Hammond.

Ceremonies & events | People & service