People attend the cenotaph service at Whitehall, UK, on Anzac Day.
01 May 2025
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Paying tribute to those who have served

Thousands of people attend Anzac Day services across the United Kingdom.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Deaf APS staff at Joint Military Police Unit Headquarters Canberra are presented a plaque of appreciation for their work in records management.
30 Apr 2025
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Inclusion fast-tracks advancement

The Joint Military Police Unit celebrates it's headquarters' diverse staff during AUSLAN Day.

Awards & recognition | People & service
ADF personnel, veterans and civilians take part in the 2025 Anzac Cup wargaming tournament, held by the ADF Wargaming Association at ADFA.
30 Apr 2025
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Armies wage war on table tops

More than 140 players vie for victory in 11 game systems at the annual Anzac Cup Wargaming Tournament.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
Navy Lieutenant Jacqui Heeney, from Fleet Cyber Unit, works in the cyber cell at Headquarters Integrated Area Defence System during Exercise Bersama Shield at Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth.
30 Apr 2025
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Exercise strengthens combined capability

Five Powers nations joined forces to ward off a fictional enemy during Exercise Bersama Shield.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Commanding Officer OTS, Wing Commander Samantha Couper, salutes during the OTS 75th anniversary parade at RAAF Base East Sale.
30 Apr 2025
Air Force
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RAAF Officers' Training School salutes 75 years

Anniversary parade honours a rich history and the graduation of Initial Officers’ Course 01/25.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Australian and New Zealand personnel form the catafalque party for the dawn service at Anzac Cove on Gallipoli Peninsula.
29 Apr 2025
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Shared spirit that's more than a memory

On the shore of Anzac Cove, an ADF member realises the true meaning of duty and remembrance.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
ADF personnel, veterans and high school students march during Anzac Day commemorations, Cooktown, Queensland.
29 Apr 2025
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Community and connection

The township of Cooktown was brought together during Anzac Day commemorations.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Commanding Officer of 34 Squadron, Wing Commander Sarah-Jane Leech, introduces Dr Roberta Ruffolo, left, and Warrant Officer Lindy Turnbull, right, from Air Force Adaptive Culture team during the squadron's Induction Day.
29 Apr 2025
Air Force
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Squadron induction champions respect

The Air Force Adaptive Culture team equips personnel with strategies to promote respect in the workplace.

Capability & technology | People & service
ADF and NZDF combine for the Anzac Cove dawn service.
28 Apr 2025
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Australia and New Zealand join forces at Gallipoli

ADF and New Zealand Defence Force personnel support three parades during Anzac Day commemorations in Turkiye.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Australia’s Federation Guard alongside the Royal Australian Navy Band visits memorial sights from the Western Front in France prior to partaking in Anzac Day 2025 dawn services and commemorative services at the Australian National Memorial and Digger Memorial in the Somme region.
28 Apr 2025
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Heroes remembered in France

ADF members stand together at the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux, France.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
An Australia-New Zealand catafalque party stands guard during the Anzac Day dawn service at Head Quarters Middle East, at Al Minhad Air base in the UAE.
28 Apr 2025
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Desert dawn service invokes Anzac spirit

Australian, New Zealand and British forces stood together in the Middle East to commemorate those who gave their lives.

Alliances & relationships | Commemoration & history
RAAF Leading Aircraft Woman Jeanny O’Neill, from 19 Squadron, and Sergeant James O’Neill, from Headquarters Integrated Area Defence System, at Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth in Penang, Malaysia.
28 Apr 2025
Air Force
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A family affair in Malaysia

A posting to Malaysia becomes a family affair for Sergeant James O'Neill and Leading Aircraftwoman Jeanny O'Neill.

Alliances & relationships | People & service