Two times World Boxing Champion Nigel Benn with Corporal Adrian Rolfe after presentating at the launch of the RAAF Base Richmond Messes' Professional Development series.
12 Jun 2024
Air Force
News

The Dark Destroyer shares resilience

A former world champion boxer was a guest speaker at the launch of a new professional development series at RAAF Base Richmond.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Army drone racing pilot, Captain Chris Payne demonstrates the Black Hornet to scouts during the 2024 Governor-General's Scout Camp at Government House.
12 Jun 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Drone racing inspires scouts to reach for the sky

The ADF Drone Racing Team joined more than 1400 scouts at the Governor-General’s scout camp at Government House.

Sports, health & wellbeing
The President of the Bomber Command Commemorative Day Foundation, Air Vice-Marshal Warren Ludwig AM (Retd) during the 2024 Bomber Command Commemorative Ceremony held at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Photos: Flight Sergeant Kev Berriman.
11 Jun 2024
Air Force
News

Commemoration for Bomber Command veterans

Three-hundred gathered at the Australian War Memorial to commemorate those who served in the Royal Air Force Bomber Command.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Rations for 3rd Combat Service Support Battalion after the airdrop.
11 Jun 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Supplies drop in

Soldiers and a Spartan aircraft team up to resupply food, via airdrop, during Exercise Brolga Run in Queensland.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Squadron Leader Rebecca Trembath has been recognised for her outstanding contribution as the RAAF Security and Fire School’s Chief Instructor.
10 Jun 2024
Air Force
News

Celebrating excellence in training

Squadron Leader Rebecca Trembath has been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Rear Admiral Justin Jones on duty during Operation Resolute.
10 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Contributors and achievers across the board

The ADF’s broad range of trades, roles and responsibilities is reflected in this year’s King’s Birthday military honours list.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick (who enlisted as John Simpson), of the 3rd Field Ambulance, he was known as 'The Man with the Donkey'. He is seen here working in Shrapnel Gully at Anzac Cove, with a wounded soldier on his donkey.
07 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Honouring all creatures great and small

From elephants to pigeons, camels to donkeys, and even mice, millions of animals have been sacrificed in conflicts throughout the ages.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Major Alan Bretherton in the UK.
06 Jun 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Major on a mission with purpose

A former cadet is inspired by the Ukrainians he is helping to train in warfighting skills.

Operations & missions | People & service
Philippine Air Force Captain Carissa Punsalan, an aviation medical examiner (right), provides medical care to a simulated casualty during an operational health support course at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland.
06 Jun 2024
Air Force
News

Indo-Pacific partners team up to treat simulated mass casualties

Philippine and Indonesian Air Force medical professionals participate in an ADF field hospital course for the first time.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Attendees of the Five Eyes Air Force Interoperability Council National Directors meeting learn to play the Yidaki (Didgeridoo) in Hyde Park, Sydney.
05 Jun 2024
Air Force
News

Five nations work on pooling resources

Every year, members of the Five Eyes Air Force Interoperability Council (FVEY AFIC) come together for a national directors meeting.

Alliances & relationships
Navy Cricket team captain, Sub-Lieutenant Terez Lofts prepares to hit the ball during training.
05 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Balancing work and play

Sport has proven to be a unique element of the ADF and a valued part of its culture, with 30 endorsed sports to choose from.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Cadets work together to overcome the Leadership Reaction Course at Majura Range during the ADF Cadets Triservice Leadership Summit in Canberra.
04 Jun 2024
Air Force
News

Cadets reach the leadership summit

Navy, Army and Air Force cadets from across Australia gathered in Canberra, where they showed their potential to become leaders.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training