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Squadron Leader Jessica Aldred stands behind the open passenger door of 'Tankette' beside three members of the army holding 2nd Cavalry Regiment's unit flag. Behind the ADF members is two M1A2 Main Battle Tanks.
18 Jun 2026
Air Force
News

'Tankette' fuelled by purpose

Two Air Force officers gear up to drive 3815km over eight days in a $900 Corolla to raise funds for cancer research.

Community engagement | People & service
A man standing in Navy uniform.
18 Jun 2026
Navy
News

Decades of exceptional service recognised

Chief Petty Officer Marcus Effrett is recognised in the King’s Birthday honours for three decades of meritorious service.

Awards & recognition | People & service
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