Mrs Karen Curtis (nee O’Shea) with her grandchildren, holds the World War 2 service medals of her great uncle William O’Shea at the Timaru War Memorial in New Zealand.
24 Feb 2025
Air Force
News

Medals land in safe hands

An Air Force chaplain has traced the history of a New Zealand aviator's lost medals and returned them home.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Twin brothers and Flight Lieutenants Zac and Aiden Pattison on deployment at Camp Baird, Headquarters Middle East.
21 Feb 2025
Air Force
News

Twins on tour in the Middle East

Flight Lieutenants Aiden and Zac Pattison are reunited while on deployment in the United Arab Emirates.

Operations & missions | People & service
Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 competitor Sergeant Emily Lahey is welcomed on-board Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A aircraft by Leading Aircraftwoman Lily Cooper
20 Feb 2025
Air Force
News

Aussie warriors’ inspiring Invictus journey ends

Team Australia’s incredible Invictus Games 2025 campaign has officially concluded.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Phil Burton, centre in pink jacket, and band perform at Camp Baird Headquarters Middle East for deployed Australian Defence Force personnel on Australia Day during the Forces Entertainment Tour.
20 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Entertainment tour success at Camp Baird

Comedian Anthony 'Lehmo' Lehmann and Human Nature’s Phil Burton help troops celebrate Australia Day.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A Royal Australian Air Force 77 Squadron F-35A Lightning II aircraft on the Nellis Air Force Base flightline during Exercise Red Flag Nellis 25-1.
19 Feb 2025
Air Force
News

High stakes in Exercise Red Flag over Las Vegas

Australia has joined the US military and Royal Air Force to showcase seamless multinational air operations.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
RAAF Base Amberley Senior ADF Officer Wing Commander Tanya Evans stands in front of the newly refurbished AAFCANS AP2 Kiosk.
19 Feb 2025
Air Force
News

AAFCANS upgrade improves offer at Amberley

Artwork and a touch of chic transforms an Army and Air Force Canteen Service kiosk over the Christmas break.

Industry & partnership | People & service
A girl in a pink outfit talks to a soldier in camouflage uniform about a dummy used to give health demonstrations.
19 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Welcome to the Top End

Defence Member and Family Support hosts new and repeat postings at a Darwin Convention Centre expo.

Community engagement | People & service
ADF Touch premier team captain Leading Aircraftwoman Nina Sherlock dives forward to score a try between two defenders during the Bundaberg Cup in early February.
18 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF touch players hone their skills

ADF Touch footballers square off against some of the best players in the country at the Bundaberg Cup.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
ADF Storm Ice Hockey team member Captain Joseph Chilvers (left) plays against Sydney Kodiaks in the Challenge Cup tournament at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium, NSW.
18 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

So near and yet so far for ADF Ice Hockey

The ADF Ice Hockey Association teams take part in the 2025 Challenge Cup tournament in Newcastle.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Commander Air Task Group, Air Commodore Philip Gordon, in front of an F/A-18A Hornet on the flight line of Australia's main air operating base in the Middle East region.
18 Feb 2025
Air Force
News

Clear-cut mission for Op Okra Air Task Group

Pilot in charge of Air Force over Iraq speaks with authority on the war against Daesh.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Representatives from Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG), the University of South Australia and the Alan Turing Institute seated and standing behind a table to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to further research and development in AI and data science.
17 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

UK link boosts AI and data science for Defence

A Memorandum of Understanding with the UK's Alan Turing Institute strengthens collaboration in artificial intelligence and data science.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Laura Reynell former Team Australia Invictus Games competitor is supporting her partner, Team USA competitor Moses Debraska at Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. Photo credit: Warrant Officer Ricky Fuller.
16 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Laura’s journey: healing, connecting, changing lives

Navy veteran Laura Reynell finds friendship and love through her Invictus and Warrior Games experiences.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service