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A man in Air Force fatigues with a stethoscope sits with his elbow resting on a desk, a monitor behind him and a woman opposite him.
26 Jan 2026
Air Force
News

Reservist named NT Australian of the Year

Squadron Leader Felix Ho is named NT Australian of the Year for services to young people and remote communities.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A sailor in uniform stands at a ship console with the ocean behind him.
26 Jan 2026
Navy
News

Australia Day honour for sailor’s Pacific work

Petty Officer Jack Bellingham is honoured in the Australia Day awards for his work across the Pacific.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Australian Army Lieutenant Mitchell 'Tex' Walker in tank number 51 during the delivery of Australian M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine.
20 Jan 2026
Army
News

Personnel prepare tanks for Ukraine delivery

The delivery of the final batch of M1A1 Abrams to Ukraine had special meaning for one Townsville-born lieutenant.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A male officer presents a female sailor with a medal in front of an audience of other sailors.
15 Jan 2026
Navy
News

Celebrating excellence in the Top End

HMAS Coonawarra crew celebrates with friends and family at the final 2025 'clear lower deck'.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Two men standing on the deck of a ship, with an aircraft carrier in the water behind them.
14 Jan 2026
Navy
News

Officer exchange sparks award-winning idea

Lieutenant Commander Liam Whitfeld’s UK exchange delivers innovation, new skills and stronger Australia-UK ties.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A woman in Australiana uniform stands before an aircraft.
07 Jan 2026
Air Force
News

A skate and a hop into the Air Force

Women’s Olympic street skateboarder, Haylie Powell, hangs up her board to join the Air Force’s Gap Year program.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Two military personnel shake hands and display an award.
07 Jan 2026
Air Force
News

Friendships and Federation Stars

After 45 years of service, Wing Commander Brett Darnley-Stuart has been awarded a second Federation Star.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A military member and a civilian display two awards.
06 Jan 2026
Air Force
News

War hero’s medals awarded after 80 years

Defence personnel secure recognition of a deceased war hero's World War 2 service.

Awards & recognition | People & service