Members of Royal Air Force 601 Squadron with the Flying Sword overhead at a summer camp at RAF Lympne in 1937.
12 Dec 2024
Air Force
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Air Force sword flies back to the UK

After safeguarding the Royal Air Force's 'Flying Sword' for 65 years, 24 Squadron returns it to the UK.

Alliances & relationships | Commemoration & history
United States Space Force's Captain Nathaniel Shannon and Australian Army soldier Corporal Nathan Thomas with the Indigenous artwork "Celestial Harmony".
11 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Sharing Indigenous culture with mission partners

Indigenous art was gifted to recognise Australia’s contribution to the US-led Wideband Global SATCOM project.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
A C-17A Globemaster III from 36 Squadron lands at Wilkins Aerodrome, Antarctica, near Casey Station in November.
11 Dec 2024
Army, Air Force
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Resupply missions underway for icy continent

A RAAF C-17A Globemaster airlifts supplies to Antarctica as part of Operation Southern Discovery.

Operations & missions | Relief & assistance
Royal Australian Navy Sub-Lieutenant Benjamin McNutt runs the last leg of the Noosa Triathlon, Noosa Heads.
11 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Athletes put on a show in Noosa

ADF athletes soak up the sun in Noosa at one of the world's largest triathlons.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Captain Chris O'Sullivan explains the pressures of building mental and physical resilience in Army Reserve training to university staff and industry leaders during Sydney University Regiment's community engagement program.
11 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Civilian insight into Army Reserve life

A new program gives civilian professionals a view of Army Reserve life to inspire community involvement.

People & service
Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia captains, Caz Gladysz and Doug Griffiths proudly wear the new team polo shirt.
10 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Invictus team captains named

Former ADF personnel Doug Griffiths and Kaz Gladysz have been named Australia's Invictus Games team captains.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
The Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitors receive the new team polo shirt during a uniform unveiling event at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra.
10 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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New Invictus uniform a symbol of connection

Team Australia's new uniforms have been unveiled ahead of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
Royal Australian Navy Seaman Hara Fraser during the Touch Football Queensland State Cup finals in 2024. Photos: Gunner Jesse Linards
10 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Slippin' and slidin' on the field

Not even the rain could stop ADF teams from competing at the Touch Football Queensland State Cup finals.

Sports, health & wellbeing
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
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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
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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
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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
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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