Warrant Officer Class Two William ‘Bob’ Parsons with his son, Warrant Officer Class Two Robert Parsons, outside the Royal Australian Armoured Corps Sergeants Mess at the Puckapunyal Military Area.
31 Jan 2024
Army
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Like father, like son

Until last year, Warrant officer Class Two William Parsons and his son Robert were the only father and son of the same rank in an armoured corps.

People & service
Australian Army soldier Bombardier Jordan Whicker with grandparents, Sue Wilkinson and Dean Wilkinson, in Townsville during a tour of a Patriot Missile launcher in 2021.
31 Jan 2024
Army
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Veteran inspires the next generation

Veteran Dean Wilkinson's career in the Army inspired his grandson, Jordan Whicker, to pursue a similar path.

People & service
HMAS Choules in Sydney Harbour for the Australia Day 2024 celebrations, NSW.
30 Jan 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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ADF thrills Sydney's Australia Day crowds

The ADF put on a spectacular show in Sydney Harbour this Australia Day, with a ship tour, 21-gun salute and an aerobatic display.

Awards & recognition | Ceremonies & events
Australian Army Warrant Officer Class One Tommy Giles at Brindabella Park, Canberra.
30 Jan 2024
Army
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Serving on in semi-retirement

When Warrant Officer Class One Tommy Giles turned 60, he embraced semi-retirement through ServeOn with Army.

People & service
Members of the Australian Army Cadets prepare to race tiny drones during the Army Cadet Drone Racing Camp at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, Queensland.
30 Jan 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Cadets put drone skills to the test

Cadets from across the country learnt how to pilot fast, small drones at the Australian Army Cadet camp.

Capability & technology | People & service
Australian Army Medic, then Sergeant Joanne Cook, examines a little girl with malaria in February 1993.
29 Jan 2024
Army
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Citation for troops who risked their safety to help Somalis

Medic Warrant Officer Class Two Joanne Cook hadn’t seen a real gunshot wound until deploying to Somalia 30 years ago.

Operations & missions | People & service
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the CDF Warrant Officer Ken Robertson.
29 Jan 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Keeping enlisted voices at the forefront

Warrant Officer Ken Robertson spends his time ensuring concerns are heard at the highest levels, creating a voice for enlisted ranks.

People & service
Australia Defence Force Personnel have been recognised for their continued efforts in this year’s Australia Day Honours list.
26 Jan 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Australia Day honours announced

Defence's Secretary and ADF personnel have been recognised for devotion to duty in the Australia Day Honours and Awards list for 2024.

Awards & recognition | Ceremonies & events
Bombardier Adam Davies-Moore, from 16 Regiment, The Royal Australian Artillery has been awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal this Australia Day.
26 Jan 2024
Army
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Award a surprise for bombardier

Bombardier Adam Davies-Moore has been recognised for delivering modern battlespace Army training.

Awards & recognition | Capability & technology
Australian Army officer Lieutenant Colonel Meng Wang.
26 Jan 2024
Army
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Soldier recognised the need for speed

Lieutenant Colonel Meng Wang led the capability management team of the multi-billion-dollar project to replace Army’s fleet of MRH-90 Taipans.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Army soldier Corporal Thomas Grayham at Holsworthy Barracks, NSW.
26 Jan 2024
Army
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‘Pretty chuffed’ with medal for work during floods

Corporal Thomas Grayham has received a Conspicuous Service Medal for his work on communications system improvements.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Rear Admiral Sarah Sharkey, hands over command of Joint Health Command to Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett at a changeover ceremony at Campbell Park Offices.
25 Jan 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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More challenges likely after handover

Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett is the new head of Joint Health Command, taking over from Rear Admiral Sarah Sharkey.

Ceremonies & events | People & service