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. 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. 16 Jun 2026 Army News Drive to serve triumphs over adversity A soldier overcomes injury to support Army Aviation as a distribution operator. 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. 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. 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. 12 Jun 2026 Air Force News Turning the Triton from unknown to operational For his work helping bring Triton into service, Flight Lieutenant Nicholas Chapman receives a Conspicuous Service Cross. 12 Jun 2026 Air Force News New recruitment pathway attracts award An armament technician is awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal in this year’s King’s Birthday honours.