Australia's Federation Guard supported the ceremony at Marist Brothers College Canberra.Photos: Lieutenant Colonel David Hankin
22 May 2024
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Service acknowledges school’s ADF link

More than 50 serving and veteran ADF members commemorated fallen personnel at Marist College in Canberra.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Australian Army soldier Private Lachlan Parker from the 5th Brigade on patrol during Exercise Tasman Reserve 2024.
22 May 2024
Army
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Fighting through the cold

Soldiers battle demanding sub-alpine conditions in New Zealand for an exercise with their Kiwi counterparts.

Exercises & training
Army reservist Major Daniel Chan, of the 2nd Health Battalion, at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney.
22 May 2024
Army
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The hidden dangers of stab wounds

Army reservist Major Daniel Chan had almost finished another operation when called to the emergency room to assess one of the Bondi victims.

People & service
Sapper Chace Leitch in the New Zealand Wilderness for Season 2 of the SBS series Alone.
22 May 2024
Army
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Family before alone time

Sapper Chace Leitch became a contestant on season two of survival program Alone Australia, but 'tapped out' early for his family.

People & service
Australian light armoured vehicles drive through the Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria during the Coral Balmoral Cup.
21 May 2024
Army
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Training the future of mounted combat

Army’s School of Armour is not just where the school holds its history, but where the future of mounted combat is being formed.

Exercises & training
The Joint Australian Training Team-Philippines Mobile Training Team and ADF Warfare Training Centre delivering a course to the Armed Forces of the Philippines to teach the Joint Military Appreciation Process.
21 May 2024
Army
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Inaugural joint training strengthens Filipino ties

Two Joint Warfighting Planning Foundations courses have been delivered to the Armed Forces of the Philippines for the first time.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Army reservist Colonel Anthony Chambers, of the 2nd Health Brigade, at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney.
21 May 2024
Army
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Patients were in good hands

Colonel Anthony Chambers was the on-duty trauma surgeon at St Vincent's hospital the day of the Bondi knife attack.

People & service
A soldier from the School of Infantry takes aim from the defensive position at the Singleton Military Area, NSW, during Exercise Hardcorps.
21 May 2024
Army
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Soldiers tough it out for their Skippy

Exercise Hardcorps, the culminating activity for trainees at the School of Infantry, pushed members of Long Tan Platoon to the limit.

Exercises & training
Flight Lieutenant Peter Spearman looks to shoot the ball during a match against Water Polo Queensland (Navy) at the Australian Country championships at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, Queensland.
21 May 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Learning from the wave makers

After starting strong, the ADF struggled to maintain momentum at the Water Polo Australia Country Championships

Sports, health & wellbeing
An Australian Army soldier from the School of Infantry conducts an obstacle crossing during a patrol at the Singleton Military Area, NSW.
20 May 2024
Army
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Training the next generation of soldiers

Royal Australian Infantry soldiers have experienced high-calibre training at the School of Infantry at Singleton.

Exercises & training
Flight Lieutenant Nathan Newby leads the Anzac Day parade down the streets of Coraki, NSW, with family members Warrant Officer Wayne Newby to his left, Flight Sergeant Jason Thomas to his right, and Corporal Tahlia Thomas.
20 May 2024
Army, Air Force
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Surprise family reunion for Vietnam veteran

Retired Army captain was overwhelmed to learn he was the inspiration behind family members choosing to serve.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Private Kieran Findlay (centre) in the United Nations Command Honor Guard at an Anzac Day Dawn Service at the War Memorial of Korea.
20 May 2024
Army
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Soldier honoured to be part of the guard

An Australian soldier deployed to the Korean peninsula on Operation Linesmen has joined the multinational UN Command Honour Guard Company.

Operations & missions | People & service