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A soldier crouches on the ground displaying ration pack items to several people standing nearby.
09 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Feedback fuels ration pack improvements

ADF personnel's feedback guides ongoing improvements to Australia’s combat ration packs.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A military member stands before several ships docked near shore.
09 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Courage in the chaos

When the Bondi tragedy unfolded, a Navy diver used his training to help first responders and save lives.

Community engagement | People & service
A woman in casual clothes stands in front of a dark grey background holding an acoustic guitar.
09 Feb 2026
Army
News

ARRTS helps reservist beat burnout

Private Latitia Bondoc finds renewed balance and confidence through the ADF ARRTS program.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A military man stood before a ship.
06 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Swapping the Union Jack for a cork hat and thongs

A former Royal Navy sailor jumps ship and becomes an Australian citizen.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A sailor on the port bridge wing of a ship, with another ship visible in the distance.
06 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Naval officer reaches new milestone

Lieutenant Charlotte Flower achieves a qualification she has worked towards for six years.

Operations & missions | People & service
Three people stand indoors as the centre person holds a certificate, with two flags and a framed portrait behind them.
04 Feb 2026
Air Force
News

Award celebrates inspiring leadership

Flight Lieutenant Patricia Brazel is awarded the Belinda McGowan Memorial Award.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A military member stands next to an aircraft.
04 Feb 2026
Navy
News

A sailor's proud homecoming

An Australian Navy sailor returns to Jakarta, where his Indonesian family see him on active service for the first time.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A woman wearing leis talking at a lectern, with the Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags behind her.
03 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Navy leader marks historic promotion

Captain Rose Apikotoa, Royal Australian Navy, becomes the first Australian of Tongan heritage promoted to captain.

Ceremonies & events | People & service