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A Navy member sits at a table with colourful cards laid out on it.
18 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Small gifts bring big cheer

For six years, children at the Goodstart Child Care Centre have sent packages and letters to a Navy officer.

Community engagement | People & service
A man in Air Force camouflage uniform and cap standing outdoors, a rock climbing wall in the background.
18 Mar 2026
Air Force
News

Experience strengthens Air Force leadership

An Air Force officer draws on heritage and experience to build effective, diverse teams.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A Navy medic in uniform works on a fake patient.
18 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Maritime medic role for Rocky local

Transiting on board HMAS Choules, a 21-year-old Navy medic is experiencing her first Exercise Kakadu.

Exercises & training | People & service
Two women in pink rash vests stand next to a bright yellow surfboard on a beach.
18 Mar 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Serving up surf rescue skills

Defence personnel dive into surf-rescue training from former world champion Pam Burridge on the NSW south coast.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Hindu Priestess and Navy's first full-time Hindu Chaplain Kamala Sharma-Wing at HMAS Harman in the lead-up to Harmony Week. Photo: Kris Kerehona
17 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Making more than history

Navy's first full-time Hindu Chaplain Kamala Sharma-Wing helps personnel find strength, meaning and purpose.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
An aviator bends down on one knee in front of an aircraft.
17 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Sailor drawn to mix of freedom and stability

Passionate about travel, Lieutenant Anthony Nightingale set his sights on a career in Navy.

People & service
HMAS Choules sailor, Seaman Communications Information Systems Laura Reeves holds a phone up to her ear as she conducts a COMEX (communications training) with partner nations during Exercise KAKADU 26.
17 Mar 2026
Navy
News

The women shaping HMAS Choules

HMAS Choules celebrates International Women’s Day through the sharing of ideas, stories and experiences.

Exercises & training | People & service
A Navy member in an orange cold-weather jacket and head protection smiles, with ocean in the background.
17 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Boatswains battle extreme weather at sea

High-level training and special suits help personnel thrive in freezing conditions.

Operations & missions | People & service