Personnel deployed to Operation Manitou and Operation Accordion run to support Australian veterans’ families.
20 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF on the run for Legacy in Middle East

Personnel collectively run the 480 kilometres between their bases to support Australian veterans’ families.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Wing Commander Rich MacNeil, Sally O’Shaugnessy, her son Joe O’Shaugnessy and Group Captain Lewis Frederickson with the medals of Squadron Leader Francis Smith, MC, DFC.
20 Mar 2025
Air Force
News

RAAF honours veteran of two world wars

Soldier and aviator posthumously awarded after research uncovers remarkable record.

Awards & recognition | Commemoration & history
Pilot Officer Astrid Streeter-Smith and Pilot Officer Zack Burton return from a sortie with Group Captain Scott Woodland, Air and Space Liaison at the Australian High Commission in London.
20 Mar 2025
Air Force
News

RAAF buddies break through with RAF wings

The first two Royal Australian Air Force pilots to undergo ab initio pilot training with the Royal Air Force receive their wings.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
Electronic engineer Flight Lieutenant Tanushree Das in Canberra, ACT.
19 Mar 2025
Air Force
News

Unique perspectives enhance innovation

Despite the challenges, Flight Lieutenant Tanushree Das knew an education was a means to a better life.

People & service
Squadron Leader Rengel receiving handover from the 77th ANARE medical practitioner Dr Peter Rizzo near the RSV Nuyina and local Adelie penguins.
19 Mar 2025
Air Force
News

The doctor is in the ice house

Squadron Leader Anthony Rengel takes his various medical skills to Antarctica.

Operations & missions | People & service
The new ADF bible, supplied by the Bible Society Australia, at the launch ceremony at Russell Offices in Canberra. Photos: Corporal Michael Rogers
19 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

A new source of light for the ADF

After 20 years, a new ADF bible has been officially launched, and contains content specific to ADF service.

Ceremonies & events
MakerSpace site supervisor Daniel Deleur shows Australian Army Craftsmen Edward Viney and Dylan Mountain things people have made, during a site induction at the MakerSpace on Robertson Barracks.
18 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

MakerSpace solves big problems with clever ideas

Creativity is key to unlocking the potential for smarter thinking and more effective operations.

Capability & technology
Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS) host the 2025 DMFS Welcome Event in Adelaide.
17 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF settles into South Australian postings

A Defence Member and Family Support welcome event helps personnel and families settle into their new community.

Community engagement | People & service
Australian Defence Force Netball president, Wing Commander Jacqueline Carswell, welcomes Air Vice Marshall Wendy Blyth as the new sport patron at Russell Offices in Canberra.
17 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Patron lends prestige to ADF Netball

A new ADF Netball patron is helping to raise the profile of female participation in the sporting community.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Australian Defence Force hockey player Corporal Jarron Russo defends against an opposing attacker during the Tiger Turf Cup in Brisbane.
17 Mar 2025
Army, Air Force
News

ADF hangs tough in Tiger Turf hockey

ADF hockey players punched above their weight in Defence’s first appearance at the Tiger Turf Cup.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Royal Australian Navy Imam Mogamat Majidih Essa leads a prayer for members of the TNI AL at a local mosque in Surabaya Indonesia during Exercise Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023.
17 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Challenges personnel face during Ramadan

More education about Ramadan could be key to reducing stress on Muslim members in Defence.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Australian Defence Force sailors at the Police and Emergency Service Regatta held in Newcastle.
14 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF yachties fast and furious in tough conditions

ADF sailing teams battled shifty winds and experienced rivals at the Police and Emergency Services Regatta.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing