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A sailor stands in front of a city skyline and beach in her Navy uniform.
06 May 2026
Navy
News

An unexpected path to a life-changing career

Chief Petty Officer Saluluelanei Gray shares how a chance encounter led to a cherished Navy career.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A man places a wreath on a headstone while another man pays his respects.
06 May 2026
Army
News

Formal burial of pilot provides a place to say goodbye

A headstone re-dedication in honour of Army Lieutenant Charles Henry Martin marks recognition of a brave life lost too soon.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Two men shape up against each other in judo uniforms.
06 May 2026
Navy
News

Navy judo master mentors next generation

Able Seaman Shane Rigby participates in and mentors talent at the Oceania Military and Police Judo Championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Navy commander stands on deck hands on hips facing the camera.
06 May 2026
Navy
News

Shipyards shape a life of service

A Navy lieutenant commander heads home to Melbourne for Anzac Day, where he was first drawn towards a life at sea.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
An Air Force graduate sits with his Navy commander father in front of an aircraft.
05 May 2026
Navy, Air Force
News

Aircraftman's graduation forms family trifecta

Navy Commander Ben Crowther reviews his son’s Air Force graduation parade at RAAF Base Wagga.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A bearded man in Navy uniform stands outdoors with water in the background.
05 May 2026
Navy
News

A sailor returns home for Anzac Day

A Navy sailor marks Anzac Day by marching at home in Melbourne after years at sea.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A man hang gliding in the air.
05 May 2026
Air Force
News

Gliding into flying success

Watching hang gliding as a child led one flight lieutenant to a his lifelong passion and a career in the Air Force.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Three men in blue judo gi stand side by side watching a match, with sparsely filled bleachers behind them.
04 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF stands tall at judo comp

ADF judoka test themselves at the Oceania Police and Military Judo Teams Championships in Melbourne.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service