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An Australian Army solider pushes children on a swing from Asociacion de Damas de Filipinas Settlement Home Orphanage in Manila, Philippines.
07 Sep 2023
Navy, Army
News

A visit with heart in the Philippines

Australian and Philippine personnel paused from tactical training to put smiles on children's faces during Indo-Pacific Endeavour.

Community engagement
Royal Australian Navy veteran Merle Hare at Legacy house preparing to light the flame before commencing her leg of the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay in Canberra.
06 Sep 2023
Navy, Army
News

Age shall not weary Legacy torch bearers

It’s been 26 years since 103-year-old Merle Hare’s husband died, but Legacy made sure she wasn’t left alone.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Quadrupedal uncrewed vehicles, colloquially known as ‘robot dogs’, fitted with mock weapons on display at the Army Robotics Expo as part of the Chief of Army Symposium 2023 in Perth.
06 Sep 2023
Army
News

Soldiers team with innovators, thinkers and partners

This year's Chief of Army Symposium focused on adapting Army through innovation, people and partnerships.

Capability & technology
Major Harry Smith in Saigon, Vietnam, August 1966.
06 Sep 2023
Army
News

A true hero of Vietnam War farewelled

Lieutenant Colonel Harry Smith, whose company held back a reinforced North Vietnamese regiment at Long Tan, has died.

Commemoration & history | People & service
A Ground Combat Element made up of ADF personnel, US Marines and Armed Forces of the Philippines soldiers on completion of a combined amphibious assault exercise during Exercise Alon in the Philippines.
06 Sep 2023
Army
News

The kings of close contact

An Australian Army M1A1 Abrams tank worked alongside amphibious assault vehicles from the Philippines during Exercise Alon.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Major General Douglas Laidlaw, centre, with reservists and their award-winning civilian employers at the ADF Reserves and Employer Support Awards – Victoria.
06 Sep 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Providing outstanding support

Defence has recognised outstanding Victorian civilian employers for their support to ADF reservists.

Awards & recognition | People & service
An Australian Army soldier completes the obstacle course during the 2023 Duke of Gloucester Cup in Singleton
05 Sep 2023
Army
News

'Superhuman' soldiers vie for coveted cup

After seven days of tough competition, soldiers from 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment took out the 2023 Duke of Gloucester Cup.

Exercises & training
Students of the first Army Reserve catering operator course held at HMAS Cerberus, Victoria. From left, Privates Harmeet Singh, Samara Fourmile, Shanane Doughboy, Nazareth Gamia and Lance Corporal James Noonan.
05 Sep 2023
Army
News

Army catering training at Cerberus a first

The Army Reserve catering operator course, held at HMAS Cerberus for the first time, marked an important step towards joint capability training.…

Exercises & training
from left, RAN Able Seaman Marc Moyo, Philippine Marine Corps Master Sergeant Vincente Carubanga Jr, Australian Army Private Melanio Sager, RAN Medical Officer Lieutenant Phil Salinas and Philippine Navy Apprentice Seaman Cedrick Marcelo on HMAS Canberra near Manila, Philippines during Exercise Alon.
05 Sep 2023
Navy, Army
News

Reconnecting with family in the Philippines

Australians with Filipino heritage on board HMAS Canberra were excited to step off in Manila recently to reconnect with family.

Exercises & training | People & service
An Abrams tank drives onto the shore in the Philippines.
04 Sep 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Mateship thrives in inaugural exercise

Forces from Australia, the Philippines and the US have finished the first Exercise Alon, focusing on amphibious operations.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Petty Officer Daryl Ponder and his mother Margaret take part in the Legacy Relay in Goulburn, NSW.
04 Sep 2023
Navy, Army
News

Pondering a strong connection to Legacy

Petty Officer Daryl Ponder supports his ex-Army Mum as she runs part of the Goulburn leg of the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay.

Community engagement | People & service
Australian Army cadet drone racing team captain Sergeant Lewis Sanderson, and captain of the Australian Army drone racing team Sapper Alex Brown compete side-by-side in the semi-finals at the National Drone Racing Championship in Townsville, Queensland from 24-27 August 2023.
04 Sep 2023
Army
News

Flying high after drone nationals

Four Army cadets reached the semi-finals of the National Drone Racing Championships, held in Townsville.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
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