Major Stephen Ware, right, is presented with two Federation Stars by Major General Gregory Novak at Gallipoli barracks, Brisbane.
06 Jun 2024
Army
News

A career full of opportunities

Major Stephen Ware has been awarded two Federation Stars after nearly 50 years of service.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Commanding Officer of 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment Lieutenant Colonel Brent Hughes works alongside soldiers from United States Army and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force during an assault at the urban operations training facility on Exercise Brolga Run.
06 Jun 2024
Army
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Exercises boost interoperability

Army’s 3rd Brigade deployed to the Townsville Field Training Area and Ingham to conduct Exercise Southern Jackaroo.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Navy Cricket team captain, Sub-Lieutenant Terez Lofts prepares to hit the ball during training.
05 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Balancing work and play

Sport has proven to be a unique element of the ADF and a valued part of its culture, with 30 endorsed sports to choose from.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
An Australian Army soldier from 1st Military Police Battalion and his Military Working Dog Petra alongside soldiers from Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland.
05 Jun 2024
Army
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Allies train for crisis and combat

Personnel from Australia’s 3rd Brigade have trained with partner and allied forces during Exercise Brolga Run in Queensland.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
ADF members on parade at the Army School of Health graduation in 2022.
04 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF opens its ranks to non-citizens

New Zealanders who call Australia home will be the first non-Australian citizens able to join the ADF under expanded eligibility criteria.

People & service
Australian Army, Medical Technician, Lance Corporal Natasha Hall checks her medical supplies during Operation Render Safe in Nauru.
04 Jun 2024
Army
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Health support adds value to operation

Army medical technician Lance Corporal Natasha Hall oversaw onsite care to explosive ordnance disposal technicians in Nauru.

Operations & missions | People & service
Palletised cargo descends under parachute from a C-17A Globemaster III to the sea ice drop zone near Mawson Research Station, Antarctica.
03 Jun 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Help drops from above

Air Force and Army have combined forces to resupply the Australian Antarctic Division from the air.

Operations & missions | Relief & assistance
Army chaplain Major Joshua Bouzanquet, his wife Sybille and their two children, during the Child of ADF Medallion presentation at Royal Military College - Duntroon, Canberra.
03 Jun 2024
Army
News

Easing the pain of posting cycles

Army Chaplain Josh Bouzanquet shares how Defence Member and Family Support helps families settle in new posting locations.

People & service
Examples of WWII explosive remnants found in the Republic of Nauru which will be disposed of during Operation Render Safe.
03 Jun 2024
Army
News

Partners help render Nauru safe

Australian Army personnel and allied partners are in Nauru to dispose of dangerous unexploded ordnance under Operation Render Safe.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Australian Army officers Captain Guy Sheehan (right) and Lieutenant Svetlana Kolokolnikova perform and assist in the simulated surgery of a battle casualty in the Role 2 Basic surgical bay during Exercise Rhino Run at Cultana Training Area.
03 Jun 2024
Army
News

Providing medical support close to the battlefield

Soldiers could be less likely to succumb to battlefield injuries thanks to a new manoeuvrable surgical medical-treatment facility.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
The NT men's Police Fire and Emergency Services attempt to gain possession off the Australian Defence Force team at the ANZAC Shield IV.
31 May 2024
Army
News

Top End footy builds camaraderie

Anzac Shield pits triservice men’s and women’s AFL teams against their Police Fire Emergency Services counterparts in an annual grudge match.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
Sapper Flynn Skerke-Erwin and explosive detection dog, Ethan.
31 May 2024
Army
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Hounds and handlers unite in the field

Explosive detection dogs happily sunk their teeth into the job of supporting Exercise Brolga Run.

Exercises & training