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
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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
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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
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
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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