Flag bearers participate in the official closing ceremony of Exercise Balikatan at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Manila, Philippines.
15 May 2025
Army, Air Force
News

Combined forces prove ready for battle

Australian, Philippine and US military forces celebrate successful execution of the 40th iteration of Exercise Balikatan.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Trainees from the Joint Medic Course participate in a theory lesson at the ADF School of Health on Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla.
15 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

School of Health embraces triservice challenge

Defence medical professionals are ready for any job, anywhere, after 18-month Joint Medic course.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Philippine Air Force members, Royal Australian Air Force aviators and US airmen conduct a litter carry for an aeromedical evacuation exercise in support of Exercise Balikatan 25, at Clark Air Base, Pampanga, Philippines.
15 May 2025
Air Force
News

Partners ready for high-stakes medical missions

Tri-nation aeromedical evacuation team takes interoperability to new heights on Exercise Balikatan.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston, signs the ADF Family Covenant with Defence Family Advocate of Australia, Charlotte Webb, DMFS patron, Belinda Johnston, Chief of Personnel, Lieutenant General Natasha Fox, and acting head of Joint Support Services Division, Air Commodore Patrick Keane.
15 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Families front of mind for ADF

International Day of Families celebrates the unwavering strength and commitment of support on the home front.

Community engagement | People & service
Corporal Bronwyn Mullins has been awarded the Northern Territory Emergency Services Medal - COVID 19.
14 May 2025
Air Force
News

Aviator honoured for pandemic effort

Air Force chef Corporal Bronwyn Mullins is awarded the Northern Territory Emergency Services Medal – COVID-19.

Awards & recognition | Community engagement
Members of the Pacific Response Group headquarters team in Noumea, New Caledonia during Exercise Croix du Sud.
14 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Debut for regional emergency response group

Australia joins partner nations on French-led Exercise Croix du Sud, a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise.

Exercises & training
Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Andrew Hermitage and Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife ranger Gillian Towler discuss the clearing of the Jatbula Track, Northern Territory.
13 May 2025
Air Force
News

Tindal aviators blaze trails for dry season

Air Force personnel help clean up at Nitmiluk National Park in time for the Northern Territory tourist boom.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Air Commodore Martin Nussio, AM presents Corporal Chris Siles with a Chief of Air Force Gold Commendation at 24 Squadron, RAAF Base Edinburgh.
13 May 2025
Air Force
News

Award for new eye in the sky

An Air Force corporal has been presented with a Gold Commendation for his devotion to counter uncrewed aerial system capabilities.

Awards & recognition | Capability & technology
Royal Australian Air Force officer Flight Lieutenant James Wilcox deployed on Operation Accordion at Al Minhad Air Base, 2025.
12 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

The movers and shakers of the ADF

If it needs to be supplied, moved or fixed, logistics planners keep Defence moving around the regions.

Capability & technology | Operations & missions
Squadron Leader Brittany Sharpe and her parents at her Australian Defence Force Academy graduation.
11 May 2025
Air Force
News

Mother's pride in succession of service

Former Air Force cook Joanne Sharpe takes a great sense of achievement seeing her children serve.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Sergeant Steven Winter and Flight Lieutenant Melinda Cannavo from 37 Squadron with their son Oliver at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW.
11 May 2025
Air Force
News

Learning to fly, mum style

First-time mum Flight Lieutenant Melinda Cannavo balances motherhood and her military career.

People & service
Now-Corporal Rebecca Harris, of 37 Squadron, Sergeant Deborah Harris, of 84 Wing, and Corporal Georgia Campbell, of 37 Squadron, with Flight Lieutenant Carrie Atkinson.
11 May 2025
Air Force
News

Nan's dynasty fills Air Force ranks

Sergeant Deborah Harris could not imagine how joining RAAF at 40 could influence her family's future.

Ceremonies & events | People & service