Members from RAAF, Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Republic of Korea Navy, and the U.S. Navy participate in exercise Sea Dragon 2024 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
01 Feb 2024
Air Force
News

Fostering relationships at sea and in the air

RAAF personnel got the chance to showcase their skills during the US Navy-led Exercise Sea Dragon.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
HMAS Choules in Sydney Harbour for the Australia Day 2024 celebrations, NSW.
30 Jan 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF thrills Sydney's Australia Day crowds

The ADF put on a spectacular show in Sydney Harbour this Australia Day, with a ship tour, 21-gun salute and an aerobatic display.

Awards & recognition | Ceremonies & events
Members of the Australian Army Cadets prepare to race tiny drones during the Army Cadet Drone Racing Camp at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, Queensland.
30 Jan 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Cadets put drone skills to the test

Cadets from across the country learnt how to pilot fast, small drones at the Australian Army Cadet camp.

Capability & technology | People & service
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the CDF Warrant Officer Ken Robertson.
29 Jan 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Keeping enlisted voices at the forefront

Warrant Officer Ken Robertson spends his time ensuring concerns are heard at the highest levels, creating a voice for enlisted ranks.

People & service
Australia Defence Force Personnel have been recognised for their continued efforts in this year’s Australia Day Honours list.
26 Jan 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Australia Day honours announced

Defence's Secretary and ADF personnel have been recognised for devotion to duty in the Australia Day Honours and Awards list for 2024.

Awards & recognition | Ceremonies & events
Wing Commander Chaplin Lindsay Carey at Fort Queenscliff in Victoria.
26 Jan 2024
Air Force
News

Aiding healing from moral injury

Despite not wanting attention, Chaplain (Wing Commander) Lindsay Carey has received a conspicuous service medal award.

Awards & recognition
Warrant Officer Melinda Skinner at the Air Movements section in RAAF Base Darwin.
26 Jan 2024
Air Force
News

Ready to help with open arms

Warrant Officer Melinda Skinner was there to help when overseas travellers returned to Australia because of COVID-19.

Awards & recognition
Australia Day Award recipient Sergeant Justin Kurban, an aviation technician, stands in front of aircraft at RAAF Base Richmond.
26 Jan 2024
Air Force
News

Decade of aviation innovation honoured

Avionics technician Sergeant Justin Kurban has been honoured with a Medal of the Order of Australia for achievements over almost a decade.

Awards & recognition
Squadron Leader Catherine Humphries with the "It's Home It's Mawson" sign at the research station.
25 Jan 2024
Air Force
News

Breaking ground in Antarctica

Squadron Leader Catherine Humphries swapped out the airfield for -30 degree weather and solid ice.

People & service
Rear Admiral Sarah Sharkey, hands over command of Joint Health Command to Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett at a changeover ceremony at Campbell Park Offices.
25 Jan 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

More challenges likely after handover

Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett is the new head of Joint Health Command, taking over from Rear Admiral Sarah Sharkey.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
ADF Water Polo players compete in the Inter Service Competition at Watson Bay Baths, Sydney.
23 Jan 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Personnel make a splash at carnival

ADF personnel brought their skills to the beach during a competitive match of water polo at Watson Bay Baths.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A member of the ADF Wargaming Association takes part in a Warhammer 40k battle during HeroCon23 at the Australian Defence Force Academy.
22 Jan 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Eye-opening games educate in safety

More than 60 Defence and civilian players took part in the ADF Wargaming Association's HeroCon tournament.

Community engagement