ADF members and families in the news

Private Bernadete Aniceto, right, with Army School of Ordnance Training and Development Wing 2IC, Captain Ben Clifton at Army Logistic Training Centre, Bandiana.
18 Jun 2025
Army
News

Family fuels new petroleum operator

Joining Army and ties to her homeland of East Timor inspire Private Bernadete Aniceto to give back.

Exercises & training | People & service
Royal Australian Navy sailor Leading Seaman Jarryd Dart on board HMAS Canberra in transit to Wellington, New Zealand.
18 Jun 2025
Navy
News

Enthusiasm embodies crew's dedication

Communication information systems sailor finds solutions to issues on board HMAS Canberra.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
Sarah Barrett visits 26 Squadron fire section, dressed in firefighter's uniform, at RAAF Base Williamtown during the Air Force Aviation Program for Women.
17 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

'Amazing women' support Air Force ambition

Women in Aviation experience inspires student's dream, motivating her to encourage others.

Community engagement | People & service
Jessica Sellers, a participant on the Air Force Women in Aviation Program visits the flight line at RAAF Base Williamtown during their tour of the base.
17 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

Inspired by exciting possibilities in Air Force

Initiative gives young women the opportunity to explore aviation and technical trade careers.

Community engagement | People & service
Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, Corporal Matthew Thornton, Flight Lieutenant Edwin Betar and Warrant Officer of the Air Force Ralph Clifton at the Air Force writing awards presentation.
16 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

Awards honour outstanding writers

Thought leaders of the future recognised in annual presentation at Russell Offices.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Australian Army Private Kamarga Rogers, from 3rd Close Health Battalion, discusses medical techniques with Lieutenant Susami Shiori of the Japan Self-Defense Force during Operation Render Safe.
16 Jun 2025
Army
News

Army medic relishes first deployment

Medic, Private Kamarga Rogers is deployed to Papua New Guinea on his first overseas mission.

Operations & missions | People & service
Deputy Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Matt Buckley, receives the 'Weight' on handover from Commodore Eric Young at Russell Offices, Canberra.
12 Jun 2025
Navy
News

Deputy Chief of Navy's submarine succession

Rear Admiral Matt Buckley joins Chief of Navy Vice-Admiral Mark Hammond in a unique double.

Capability & technology | People & service
Lieutenant Adam Ampa’oi in East New Britain to assist coordination between Australian and Papua New Guinea forces as they safely dispose of unexploded ordnance from World War 2.
11 Jun 2025
Army
News

Protection and trust in PNG

An Army officer who grew up in Port Moresby returns on Operation Render Safe as a Defence liaison officer.

Alliances & relationships | People & service