An Australia-New Zealand catafalque party stands guard during the Anzac Day dawn service at Head Quarters Middle East, at Al Minhad Air base in the UAE.
28 Apr 2025
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Desert dawn service invokes Anzac spirit

Australian, New Zealand and British forces stood together in the Middle East to commemorate those who gave their lives.

Alliances & relationships | Commemoration & history
RAAF Leading Aircraft Woman Jeanny O’Neill, from 19 Squadron, and Sergeant James O’Neill, from Headquarters Integrated Area Defence System, at Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth in Penang, Malaysia.
28 Apr 2025
Air Force
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A family affair in Malaysia

A posting to Malaysia becomes a family affair for Sergeant James O'Neill and Leading Aircraftwoman Jeanny O'Neill.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
Flight Lieutenant Aimee McCartney with the Melbourne Football Club guernsey that features her F-35A-inspired artwork, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
28 Apr 2025
Air Force
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Drawing creative inspiration from Air Force

Flight Lieutenant Aimee McCartney's guernsey artwork takes centre stage at an AFL game on the eve of Anzac Day.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston delivers the 2025 Anzac Day message at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.
25 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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A time to reflect on service and support

This Anzac Day, the Chief of the Defence Force recognises the commitment of all who have served.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Australian Air Force Cadet Warrant Officer Will Colebrook pays his respects at the headstones of fallen Australian Army soldiers from World War I at Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, France.
24 Apr 2025
Air Force
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Cadet receives a trip of a lifetime

Cadet Warrant Officer Will Colebrook is part of the lucky few heading to France for Anzac Day.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Australia’s Federation Guard and the Royal Australian Navy Band visits memorial sights from the Western Front in France prior to taking part in Anzac Day dawn services and commemorative services in the Somme region.
24 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Preparing to honour Anzac Day in France

Members of Australia’s Federation Guard are preparing to mark Anzac Day on historic grounds.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Flying Officer Oliver Hodgson and Royal Canadian Air Force exchange pilot, Captain Alexander Jacobi, from RAAF 11 Squadron, at United States Air Force Kadena Air Base, Japan, during Operation Argos 25-1.
24 Apr 2025
Air Force
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Commonwealth crew fly UN sanctions mission

Royal Canadian Air Force and Royal New Zealand Air Force members deploy to Japan with RAAF on Operation Argos.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft sits on the flight line at US Air Force Kadena Air Base, Japan, during Operation Argos.
24 Apr 2025
Air Force
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Australian eyes in the sky

A RAAF P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol crew deployed to Japan for Operation Argos.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Flight Lieutenant Bradley McMaster, from 292 Squadron, RAAF Base Edinburgh, reflects on service for Anzac Day.
24 Apr 2025
Air Force
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Wingham farm boy takes wing over Indo-Pacific

In the lead-up to Anzac Day, Air Force's Flight Lieutenant Bradley McMaster reflects on the significance of service.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Leading Aircraftwoman Ruby Crane follows a long family history of Australian military service.
24 Apr 2025
Air Force
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Aviator serves in proud family tradition

Leading Aircraftwoman Ruby Crane follows her great-grandfather and grandfather into Australian military service.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Royal Australian Air Force officer Flight Lieutenant Zac Pattison at his computer while deployed on Operation Accordion at Headquarters Middle East in 2025.
23 Apr 2025
Air Force
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Thoughts of home while serving overseas

Deployment to the Middle East focuses Flight Lieutenant Zac Pattison's mind on Australia's military legacy.

Commemoration & history | Operations & missions
Royal Australian Air Force aircraft technician Corporal Judd Leverton, from Boddington in WA, reflects on 29 years of service.
23 Apr 2025
Air Force
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Poignant time to reflect on service

Air Force Corporal Judd Leverton looks back on a long career, from the WA bush to travelling the world.

Ceremonies & events | People & service