ADF Surgeon General Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett receives a certificate for last year’s Defence Blood Drive on behalf of Navy personnel at Blamey Square, Russell.
09 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Saving lives through the Defence Blood Drive

Organisers hope donations from this year’s drive will potentially help 30,000 Australians in need of blood and plasma.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Flight Lieutenant Tamara Doughton during Exercise Red Flag Alaska.
09 Sep 2024
Air Force
News

From coastal town to Alaskan wilderness

Curiosity led Flight Lieutenant Tamara Doughton to strike up a conversation with a recruiter and join the Air Force.

Exercises & training | People & service
Air Force's C-130J Hercules aircraft number A97-464 flying over the Hawkesbury area in NSW, was the first of 12 delivered.
06 Sep 2024
Air Force
News

Hercs reach 25-year milestone

Bigger, faster, stronger and tirelessly delivering – 25 years ago the C-130J Hercules started its Air Force service.

Capability & technology | Commemoration & history
The Air Force Exercise Coolshot team at the Whiskey Flat Biathlon Range, Victoria.
06 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Aviators reap awards in nordic biathlon

The services battled it out at Mount Hotham for the Interservice Nordic Skiing and Biathlon Championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Members of the public line up to receive a tour onboard the C-27J Spartan during the RAAF Base Point Cook Open Day, Victoria.
05 Sep 2024
Air Force
News

Open day attracts thousands of locals

Defence capabilities were on display for locals at the RAAF Base Point Cook open day, showcasing Air Force and Army.

Community engagement
Commissioned First Nations artwork by Kristie Peter, features two wedge-tailed eagles with the Australian Military Police badge featured in the middle.
05 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

New inspiring wind beneath police wings

The wedge-tailed eagle, a symbol of leadership and courage, has inspired an artwork to represent the Australian Military Police.

Community engagement | Industry & partnership
Deputy Prime Minister Mr Richard Marles at the Pop-Up ADF Careers Launch with ADF members.
04 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Pop-up recruitment centres target regions

A new concept, starting in Geelong, Victoria, is allowing ADF recruitment teams to engage with regional and rural Australians.

Community engagement
Major Angela Uphill and her two children lay a wreath during the 2024 Legacy Week launch at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.
04 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Recipient praises ‘amazing people’ at Legacy

Three years ago, after her husband David’s death by suicide, Major Angela Uphill found support in Legacy.

People & service
100 Squadron English Electric Canberra bomber TT heritage aircraft flies over the Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre in Queensland.
03 Sep 2024
Air Force
News

Canberra bomber soars in Queensland skies

The crew of a 100 Squadron Canberra bomber put on a show over the Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre on Vietnam Veterans' Day.

Commemoration & history | Community engagement
A 460 Squadron aviator pedals for charity as the sun rises at Canberra.
02 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Pushy for good cause

Canberra personnel swapped chairs for bike seats in a 12-hour challenge to support the charity, Soldier On.

Sports, health & wellbeing
The Thom family at 1 Recruit Training Unit at RAAF Base Wagga.
02 Sep 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Thom family the epitome of service

Almost everyone in the Thom family is enlisted or serving Defence through the APS, including a father and three sons.

People & service
Aviators from 1 Squadron, Flight Lieutenants Nick and Slade, with a F/A-18F Super Hornet at RAAF Base Amberley prepare for their flying display.
30 Aug 2024
Air Force
News

From spectators to stars

Two aviators who grew up in South East Queensland are fulfilling their childhood dreams of flying in Brisbane’s Riverfire.

People & service