Captain Chris O'Sullivan explains the pressures of building mental and physical resilience in Army Reserve training to university staff and industry leaders during Sydney University Regiment's community engagement program.
11 Dec 2024
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Civilian insight into Army Reserve life

A new program gives civilian professionals a view of Army Reserve life to inspire community involvement.

People & service
Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia captains, Caz Gladysz and Doug Griffiths proudly wear the new team polo shirt.
10 Dec 2024
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Invictus team captains named

Former ADF personnel Doug Griffiths and Kaz Gladysz have been named Australia's Invictus Games team captains.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
The Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitors receive the new team polo shirt during a uniform unveiling event at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra.
10 Dec 2024
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New Invictus uniform a symbol of connection

Team Australia's new uniforms have been unveiled ahead of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
Royal Australian Navy Seaman Hara Fraser during the Touch Football Queensland State Cup finals in 2024. Photos: Gunner Jesse Linards
10 Dec 2024
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Slippin' and slidin' on the field

Not even the rain could stop ADF teams from competing at the Touch Football Queensland State Cup finals.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Administrator of the NT Hugh Heggie presents the 2024 Prince of Wales Award to Lieutenant Jacqueline Martin during a ceremony held at Government House, Darwin.
10 Dec 2024
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Reservists recognised for outstanding service

Twenty-two ADF reservists are now recipients of the 2025 Prince of Wales Award.

Awards & recognition | People & service
The ADF men's eight crew during the 2024 Head of the Yarra race in Melbourne.
09 Dec 2024
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Rowers turn up the heat

Despite extremely hot weather, ADF rowers put in an impressive effort at one of Australia's premier regattas.

Sports, health & wellbeing
(Left to right) Celia Perkins, Chief of Joint Capabilities Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, Aunty Isabel Reid and Granddaughter Katherine Reid unveil the dual name signage for RAAF Base Wagga.
06 Dec 2024
Army, Air Force
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Dual Indigenous names for Defence bases unveiled

Defence highlights its commitment to First Nations communities with dual base names at RAAF Base Wagga.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Attendees of a memorial service for the late Wing Commander Peter Krieg with a static display of E-7A Wedgetail aircraft at 2 Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown.
05 Dec 2024
Air Force
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Remembering the legacy left behind

Friends and family gathered at RAAF Base Williamtown to honour the late Wing Commander Peter Krieg.

Capability & technology | People & service
South East Queensland player Leading Aircraftsman Thomas Quinn catches the ball during his game against WA at the ADF Combined Netball Tournament in Melbourne.
05 Dec 2024
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On the ball on court

More than 300 Defence personnel compete in the 2024 ADF Netball Combined Tournament in Melbourne.

Sports, health & wellbeing
HMAS Adelaide and HMS Spey alongside PSA Sembawang, Singapore, during Indo-Pacific Endeavour. Photo: Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall
05 Dec 2024
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Success in the Indo-Pacific

Australia’s flagship regional engagement activity has come to a close in Singapore.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Air Force chefs Corporal Ray Wrobel, left, and Leading Aircraftwoman Rebecca Lowry wear the newly issued food handlers short and long sleeve coats at RAAF Base Amberley.
05 Dec 2024
Air Force
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Air Force chefs proudly step into new uniform

The introduction of a new uniform for Air Force chefs helping aviators feel like part of the larger Defence team.

People & service
A prayer conducted during the ordination of Royal Australian Air Force Chaplain Karen Haynes (centre). Photos: Jonathan Lamprecht
05 Dec 2024
Air Force
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Milestone ordination for Air Force chaplain

Air Force Chaplain Karen Haynes has became the first woman to be ordained by the Queensland Baptists.

People & service