A military member in front of an aircraft on the tarmac.
28 Jan 2026
Air Force
News

When teamwork takes flight

Conspicuous Service Medal awardee Flight Lieutenant Scott McNichol credits his operational success to his team.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Three military personnel, one with an award, stand in front of the European flag, the Australian flag and the German flag.
28 Jan 2026
Air Force
News

Honoured by home nation

German-born Corporal Martina Bruessow receives the German Medal of Honour for her service.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A Navy MH-60R helicopter displays the Australian National Flag over Sydney Harbour for Australia Day.
27 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence proud to support Australia Day activities

Sailors, soldiers and aviators stand with their communities across the nation on Australia Day.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
A man in ceremonial uniform stands on parade with two men blurred in the foreground.
27 Jan 2026
Air Force
News

Australia Day honour for Air Force warrant officer

Warrant Officer Ivan Petrovic earns an Australia Day honour for his contribution to major ceremonial events.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A woman in military uniform standing outside.
27 Jan 2026
Air Force
News

Achievement credited to authenticity

Conspicuous Service Medal recipient, Warrant Officer Kerrie-Anne Hammond, encourages authenticity in leadership.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Group Captain Aleisha Broadhead poses for a portrait in her Air Force uniform with the Australian flag in the background.
27 Jan 2026
Air Force
News

Aviator's excellence in engineering celebrated

Group Captain Aleisha Broadhead is recognised for professional excellence during the Australia Day honours.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A portrait of a military member.
27 Jan 2026
Air Force
News

Shaping tomorrow’s leaders

Group Captain Phillip Godfrey is awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross for his distinguished career in the Air Force.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A player runs with the ball while an opponent moves in to make a touch.
27 Jan 2026
Army, Air Force
News

33 Squadron claims victory in returning touch comp

RAAF Base Amberley’s first touch football competition in five years ends with a grand final win for 33 Squadron.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
The underside of an aircraft in flight.
27 Jan 2026
Air Force
News

Peregrine lands, Australia leads

The arrival of the first MC-55A Peregrine ensures the ADF is at the forefront of airborne intelligence and electronic warfare.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Civilians and a female military member work at a desk.
27 Jan 2026
Navy, Air Force
News

Empowering STEM education

STEM professionals from the ADF support educators at Questacon’s 'Engineering is Elementary' workshop program.

Capability & technology | Community engagement
A man in Air Force fatigues with a stethoscope sits with his elbow resting on a desk, a monitor behind him and a woman opposite him.
26 Jan 2026
Air Force
News

Reservist named NT Australian of the Year

Squadron Leader Felix Ho is named NT Australian of the Year for services to young people and remote communities.

Awards & recognition | People & service
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26 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

Defence personnel recognised on Australia Day

The 2026 Australia Day honours recognise 82 personnel from across the Australian Defence Force.

Awards & recognition | Ceremonies & events