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
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

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
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

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
News

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
News

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
Navy, Army, Air Force
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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
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

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
News

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
News

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
Applications for mentors and mentees are now open for the 2025 Air Force Mentoring Program.
04 Dec 2024
Air Force
News

Air Force mentoring program returns

Applications for mentors and mentees are now open for the 2025 Air Force Mentoring Program.

People & service
Corporal Jessica Carey with military working dog, Slipper, undertake navigation-training exercise.
04 Dec 2024
Air Force
News

Navigating to enhanced security

Aviators become robust and agile in the latest iteration of Exercise Leopard Dawn.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
The PC-21 fleet has surpassed 100,000 flying hours.
04 Dec 2024
Air Force
News

Flying high after clocking 100,000 hours

Defence has celebrated a significant operational milestone with its PC-21 fleet surpassing 100,000 flying hours.

Awards & recognition | Capability & technology
Leading Aircraftman Thomas Crigan jumps a rock obstacle in the gravity enduro race during the ADF National Cycling Carnival held at You Yangs Regional Park, Victoria.
04 Dec 2024
Air Force
News

Aviators defy gravity in cycling comp

Air Force personnel demonstrated strength and adaptability during the recent ADF National Cycling Carnival.

Sports, health & wellbeing