(Left to right) Air Adviser Group Captain Scott Woodland, Assistant Air Adviser Wing Commander Leigh Dunnett, Emma Elliott and Head of Australian Defence Staff Air Commodore Matt Harper.
02 May 2025
Air Force
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Service recognised in all areas

Australian Defence Staff’s longest serving employee, Emily Elliott, receives a Chief of Air Force gold commendation.

Awards & recognition
Air Force Sergeant Angela Wiseman secures victories in the Pro Figure Classic Open and Pro Figure Masters in Los Angeles.
01 May 2025
Air Force
News

A show of strength on the world stage

Air Force Sergeant Angela Wiseman secures a third-place ranking globally in natural bodybuilding.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
People attend the cenotaph service at Whitehall, UK, on Anzac Day.
01 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Paying tribute to those who have served

Thousands of people attend Anzac Day services across the United Kingdom.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Deaf APS staff at Joint Military Police Unit Headquarters Canberra are presented a plaque of appreciation for their work in records management.
30 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Inclusion fast-tracks advancement

The Joint Military Police Unit celebrates it's headquarters' diverse staff during AUSLAN Day.

Awards & recognition | People & service
ADF personnel, veterans and civilians take part in the 2025 Anzac Cup wargaming tournament, held by the ADF Wargaming Association at ADFA.
30 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Armies wage war on table tops

More than 140 players vie for victory in 11 game systems at the annual Anzac Cup Wargaming Tournament.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
Navy Lieutenant Jacqui Heeney, from Fleet Cyber Unit, works in the cyber cell at Headquarters Integrated Area Defence System during Exercise Bersama Shield at Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth.
30 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Exercise strengthens combined capability

Five Powers nations joined forces to ward off a fictional enemy during Exercise Bersama Shield.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Commanding Officer OTS, Wing Commander Samantha Couper, salutes during the OTS 75th anniversary parade at RAAF Base East Sale.
30 Apr 2025
Air Force
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RAAF Officers' Training School salutes 75 years

Anniversary parade honours a rich history and the graduation of Initial Officers’ Course 01/25.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Australian and New Zealand personnel form the catafalque party for the dawn service at Anzac Cove on Gallipoli Peninsula.
29 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Shared spirit that's more than a memory

On the shore of Anzac Cove, an ADF member realises the true meaning of duty and remembrance.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
ADF personnel, veterans and high school students march during Anzac Day commemorations, Cooktown, Queensland.
29 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Community and connection

The township of Cooktown was brought together during Anzac Day commemorations.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Commanding Officer of 34 Squadron, Wing Commander Sarah-Jane Leech, introduces Dr Roberta Ruffolo, left, and Warrant Officer Lindy Turnbull, right, from Air Force Adaptive Culture team during the squadron's Induction Day.
29 Apr 2025
Air Force
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Squadron induction champions respect

The Air Force Adaptive Culture team equips personnel with strategies to promote respect in the workplace.

Capability & technology | People & service
ADF and NZDF combine for the Anzac Cove dawn service.
28 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Australia and New Zealand join forces at Gallipoli

ADF and New Zealand Defence Force personnel support three parades during Anzac Day commemorations in Turkiye.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Australia’s Federation Guard alongside the Royal Australian Navy Band visits memorial sights from the Western Front in France prior to partaking in Anzac Day 2025 dawn services and commemorative services at the Australian National Memorial and Digger Memorial in the Somme region.
28 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Heroes remembered in France

ADF members stand together at the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux, France.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history