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A Fijian major smiles facing the camera.
17 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Swapping teaching for military service

A Fijian teacher follows his military dream, and is now providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to Pacific Island nations.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A chef leans over a plate of food he has brought to life
17 Jun 2026
Army
News

Army chef takes on mystery-box test

Cooking live, restaurant-quality dishes in front of judges and audiences is all in a day's work for the Chief of Army's chef.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A PNG man in military uniform.
16 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Life-changing phone calls for PNG Army major

Major Daniel Orim reflects on first being accepted into the military to now serving as Deputy Commander Pacific Response Group.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
The bow of a Navy ship faces the camera as sailors man the deck on all sides.
16 Jun 2026
Navy
News

Young sailors begin first deployment

Seaman and Able Seaman are among the 240-strong crew of HMAS Sydney participating in a regional presence deployment.

Exercises & training | People & service
A man in uniform stands beside a large metal panel marked with the words Australian Army and a red kangaroo stencil.
16 Jun 2026
Army
News

Drive to serve triumphs over adversity

A soldier overcomes injury to support Army Aviation as a distribution operator.

Exercises & training | People & service
Two Army members shake hands as one presents the other with an award.
16 Jun 2026
Army
News

Medical officer’s contribution recognised

Forty-five years after joining Army, Major Dominic Nicholl receives one of Defence's rarest honours.

Awards & recognition | People & service
An Army member in uniform stands in a lush green setting.
15 Jun 2026
Army
News

Deployment to PNG brings soldier full circle

The Australian Army's Captain Jeffrey Sios returns to Papua New Guinea to help clear wartime ordnance.

Operations & missions | People & service
A woman in uniform stands outdoors, smiling, with greenery in the background.
12 Jun 2026
Air Force
News

Double honour for Air Force officer

Wing Commander Susan Yates marks 40 years of service and receives a King’s Birthday honour in the same week.

Awards & recognition | People & service