Employers and ADF Reservists pose for a group photo on the flight deck of HMAS Canberra during an immersion activity at Garden Island for the National Employer Support Awards in Sydney.
11 Dec 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Recognising support for ADF reservists

The country’s most supportive civilian employers of Reserve members were recognised at the annual National Employer Support Awards.

Awards & recognition
CRP Project Manager Akilan Krishnamoorthy (front row second from the left), Director PMU Noorin Popat (front, third from the left), and Group Captain Russell Barton (front, fourth from the left), with other team members and the first KC-30A to have returned from Spain after the upgrade.
11 Dec 2023
Air Force
News

Aircraft's full potential unleashed

The first KC-30A Multi-Role Transport Tanker to receive significant upgrades has returned from Spain.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Astronaut candidate, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, receives her Air Force uniform at the European Space Agency in Germany from Air Vice-Marshal Catherine Roberts and European Space Agency Director Daniel Neuenschwande following her appointment as Honorary Group Captain in RAAF.
07 Dec 2023
Air Force
News

Inspiration to reach for the stars

Katherine Bennell-Pegg is the first Australian to train as an astronaut under the Australian flag at the European Space Agency.

People & service
Left to right, Warrant Officer Scott Roberts, Corporal Stephen Campling and Leading Aircraftman Todd Koneman from 1 Combat Communication Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland
07 Dec 2023
Air Force
News

Squadron takes charity support literally

It's been a year of commitment for aviators at RAAF Base Amberley as they raise funds for the Smith Family.

Community engagement | People & service
Members of Australian Army's 2nd Commando Regiment conduct a military free-fall parachute jump from a RAAF C-17A Globemaster III aircraft to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Nadzab Landings in September 1943.
07 Dec 2023
Air Force
News

Free-falling into PNG

Australian Army personnel parachuted into Papua New Guinea to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the World War 2 Nadzab Landings.

Commemoration & history
RAAF Aircraftwoman Eloise Hiller-Stanbrook (left) receiving the Sergeant Wendy Jones award from Flight Lieutenant Brook Steege (middle) and Alison Meade at the Army School of Health graduation at Latchford Barracks.
07 Dec 2023
Air Force
News

Top student continues medic legacy

Aircraftwoman Eloise Hiller-Stanbrook continued a legacy as she was named the top Air Force student at the Army School of Health.

Awards & recognition
Commander Air Mobility Group, Air Commodore Bradley Clarke and Aircraftwoman Jorja Winterford cut the cake during the annual Air Mobility Group Pathfinder Awards Dinner at RAAF Base Richmond. Photos: Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris
06 Dec 2023
Air Force
News

Celebrating excellence in the face of adversity

Air Mobility Group’s 81st Pathfinder Awards night recognises tenacity and courage

Awards & recognition
SPS ATW Air Power Leadership Course Officer group participants with Flight Sergeant Anthea Lee, Corporal Daniel Holt at Kumul Leadership Centre, Murray Barracks, PNG.
06 Dec 2023
Air Force
News

Enhancing air power in PNG

ADF personnel delivered training tailored to build a stronger air element in the PNG Defence Force.

Exercises & training
(Left) Wing Commander Ivan Benitez-Aguirre, Group Captain John Carroll and Flight Lieutenant Laura Dahl at the entrance to newly reopened RAAF Base Glenbrook chapel.
06 Dec 2023
Air Force
News

Chapel renovated for local community

RAAF Base Glenbrook chapel has been transformed from an underused space into a welcoming welfare retreat.

Community engagement
Armament Technicians from 1 Squadron load a GBU-16 on to an F/A-18F Super Hornet at RAAF Base Tindal, during Exercise Crimson Dawn 23-2.
05 Dec 2023
Air Force
News

Having a blast on Crimson Dawn

Aircraft armament technicians put their skills into practice while on Exercise Crimson Dawn.

Exercises & training
Members from HMAS Toowoomba shake hands with members from the Vietnamese Naval Technical College after playing volleyball during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023.
04 Dec 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Stronger than ever in the Indo-Pacific

This year's Indo-Pacific Endeavour engaged 14 nations and involved more than 2000 Defence personnel.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Australian Army soldier Private Jessica Sami at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
04 Dec 2023
Air Force
News

Giving back through sport and health care

Australian soldier Private Jess Sami never thought she would be leading Solomon Islands' rugby team at the Pacific Games.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service