(L-R) Commander 110th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron Lieutenant Colonol Justin Meyer, Master Sergeant Emily Luzum, First Segea Ipswich Sub Branch of the Queensland Returned Services League Association representative, Mrs Debbie Wadwell and Officer Commanding 82 Wing Group Captain Paul Jarvis with a shadowbox received on behalf of the Russell family, at RAAF Base Amberley QLD.
13 Sep 2024
Air Force
News

Family heirlooms sent priority post

The United States Air Force's B-2 Spirit stealth bomber helped the RSL deliver a special gift to a RAAF veteran's family in the US.

Alliances & relationships | Community engagement
HMAS Sydney fires Navy’s first naval strike missile during Exercise RIMPAC in July.
13 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Great minds combine to drive ADF capability

World leaders in research and innovation will explore the art of the possible at the Australian Defence Science, Technology and Research Summit.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
This year’s focus for R U OK? Day is to ask the question on any day, because meaningful conversations can make a difference.
12 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Have a chat that could save a life

Whether it’s on exercise, operations or in the office, there’s never a wrong time to ask R U OK?

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Members of 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron takes up the rope during the challenge at RAAF Base Amberley. Photos: Corporal Brett Sherriff
12 Sep 2024
Air Force
News

Taking the strain for a good cause

Air Force personnel take part in a tug of war with a C-17 at RAAF Base Amberley to raise funds for the Due South charity.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
The team from 28 Squadron, which took part in the 12-hour cycling fundraiser for Soldier On at Russell Offices, Canberra.
12 Sep 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Charity event spins up to exceed expectations

More than 300 ADF personnel cycled around 4700km in 12 hours to raise money for Soldier On.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
The all-female security team for a overseas VIP visit consisted of Aircraftwomen Saraiah Walker and Sarah Mullineux, and Leading Aircraftwomen May Bailey and Briana Stevenson.
11 Sep 2024
Air Force
News

A female first for Air Force security

An all-female security team deploying overseas as airfield security for a VIP visit is a first for Air Force.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
An ADF member and civilian in conversation.
09 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence reflects on Royal Commission findings

Defence has acknowledged the release of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Final Report.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Flying Officer Kim Sim Lee is a logistics officer with Joint Logistics Command at RAAF Base Williams.
09 Sep 2024
Air Force
News

Life and career change in ‘wonderful country’

Flying Officer Kim Sim Lee hasn’t looked back since swapping his international tech career in Malaysia for a life in Australia.

People & service
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