Sergeant Andrew Summers in front of a F-35A Lightning II at 2 Operational Conversion Unit, RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW.
09 Oct 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Breaking the stigma

Sergeant Andrew Summers' passion to speak out and break the stigma of mental health comes from his own struggles with PTSD.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Australian Army Gunner Max Hood, from 4th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery, sets up an M777 howitzer at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Sabre.
09 Oct 2023
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Rockets on the horizon

With a new high mobility artillery rocket systems regiment to be established, Army gunners reflect on the future of their corps. 

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Corporal Yolanda Forsyth receives the ball as she is lifted up by her team.
06 Oct 2023
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Display of grit and perseverance

The ADF Rugby Union women’s team held nothing back at the Australian Rugby Union Shield in Brisbane.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Army soldiers preparing for their training.
06 Oct 2023
Army
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Soldiers rack up the rounds

Soldiers built skills and confidence as they had a shot at three main weapon systems for the first time.

Exercises & training
Australian Army officer Captain Joseph Moormann from 5th Aviation Regiment at RAAF Base Townsville, Queensland.
06 Oct 2023
Army
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Becoming an officer boosts Army career

During 23 years as a soldier, Captain Joseph Moormann didn't want to be an officer. Now he's happy to be one.

People & service
Australian Army officer Major Robert Nelson at Brindabella Park, Canberra on 18 July 2023.
05 Oct 2023
Army
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A change of pace

After 35 years of full-time service, Major Robert Nelson was ready for a change of pace.

People & service
Third year trainee officers Samuel Woods, Matilda Roberts and Emily Lewis during the ADFA Leadership Challenge Three exercise in Majura training field in Canberra.
04 Oct 2023
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Cadets face final leadership test

Australian Defence Force Academy trainee officers embarked on a final test of character, leadership and ethics before graduation.

Exercises & training
A player from Australian Defence and the Bangladesh Army football team on the field.
04 Oct 2023
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Finding common ground

The ADF went up against Bangladesh in a series of football games during Indo-Pacific Endeavour.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Commander 1st (Australian) Division Major General Scott Winter AM and delegates at the official opening of Regional Exercise Longreach and South Pacific Defence Ministers' Meeting in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
03 Oct 2023
Army
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Pacific leaders plan disaster relief strategy

Operational planners, gender experts and disaster responders gathered in PNG for a key humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise.

Exercises & training
Military team members and veterans compete in the inaugural Military Judo Teams Competition at Nissan Stadium, Brisbane. Photos: Trooper Scott Paterson-Muller
03 Oct 2023
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Keeping active with judo

Current and former ADF members took part in an inaugural military judo teams competition in Brisbane.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Army soldier Trooper Ronan Ney, 1st Armoured Regiment, competes at the Simpson Trophy at Cultana Training Area in South Australia.
29 Sep 2023
Army
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Taking aim at the Simpson Trophy

ADF members from across South Australia competed in Australia’s oldest military shooting competition of its kind, the Simpson Trophy, at Cultana…

Exercises & training
The MRH-90 Taipan helicopters will be withdrawn in December 2024.
29 Sep 2023
Army
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Taipans withdrawn from service

The Australian Defence Force’s MRH-90 Taipan helicopters will not return to flying operations before their planned withdrawal date of December 2024.

Capability & technology