Indigenous Elders from the Fitzroy Crossing community with RAAF Indigenous Liaison Officer, Flight Lieutenant Tramaine Dukes, during a smoking ceremony at Fitzroy Crossing in the Kimberley Region, WA.
25 May 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
Editorial

A contribution to be valued

The Indigenous Cultural Advisory Group is key to ensure First Nations voices are heard within the Australian Defence Force.

People & service
Deputy Chief of Army Major General Natasha Fox during staff talks at Russel Offices, Canberra. Photo: Sergeant Tristan Kennedy
25 May 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

New role for Deputy Chief of Army

Deputy Chief of Army Major General Natasha Fox has been appointed the inaugural Chief of Personnel in the Australian Defence Force.

Awards & recognition
Australian Army Corporal Jack Bromhead is one of the instructors at the Australian Defence School of Catering at HMAS Cerberus, Victoria. Photos: Leading Seaman Kieran Dempsey
24 May 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Paring back training time, beefing up skills

ADF chefs - from Navy in particular - will be job-ready 10 months sooner thanks to a new streamlined training format.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
Members from 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment, including an explosive detection dog, conduct an explosive device search demonstration during Gallipoli Barracks Open Day. Photos: Corporal Nicole Dorrett
24 May 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Gallipoli Barracks open day a hit

The Gallipoli Barracks open day delighted crowds with displays demonstrating the capabilities of Navy, Army and Air Force.

Community engagement
Joint Terminal Attack Controllers from 4 Squadron direct firepower on simulated targets at Townsville Field Training Area during Exercise Black Dagger. Photo: Sergeant Guy Young
22 May 2023
Army, Air Force
News

Live-fire activity to boost strike power

Starting today, RAAF Base Townsville will have an influx of Air Force aircraft and activity for this year’s Exercise Black Dagger.

Exercises & training
Australian Army Signaller Tyson Antonie is a communication information systems technician deployed on Operation Accordion in the Middle East Region, and is working on upgrading software on IT equipment. Photo: Corporal Melina Young
22 May 2023
Army
News

Keeping everyone connected

Signaller Tyson Antonie is making the most of the opportunity to use his telecommunications skills on Operation Accordion.

Operations & missions | People & service
Head of Corp, Royal Australian Corps of Transport Brigadier Natasha Ludwig and Head of the Australian Army History Unit, Tim Gellel discuss the new exhibition ahead of its 50th anniversary, at Russell Offices, Canberra. Photos: Kym Smith
19 May 2023
Army
News

Corps’ history informs Army’s future

The Royal Australian Corps of Transport prepares for its 50th birthday with an exhibit reflecting on its past.

Ceremonies & events
The first 100 km runners taking off from the start line during Ultra-Trail Australia. Photo: Corporal Jacob Joseph
18 May 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Only 100km until the finish line

Corporal Jacob Joseph pushed his body and mind to new limits in completing his longest-ever run.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A soldier from 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment gives orders during an assault on the enemy main defensive position during Exercise Brolga Run at Townsville Field Training Area. Photo: Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett
18 May 2023
Army
News

Getting the job done on Brolga Run

Soldiers from 3rd Brigade deployed to the Townsville Field Training Area for combined arms training against a simulated enemy. 

Exercises & training
Private Zach Bennie stands guard at an evacuee management centre. Photo: Corporal Dustin Anderson
18 May 2023
Army
News

Army shows flexibility during exercise

The Australian Army deployed a range of capabilities on the French-led Exercise Croix du Sud in New Caledonia.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
The Yarning circle and Bush Tucker Gardens at Duntroon Canberra. Photos: Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell
17 May 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

A new place of connection

The ties to country of the ACT’s Ngunnawal People can now be better celebrated in a new space at RMC Duntroon.

Ceremonies & events
Australian Army Captain David Box runs range practice during Operation Accordion at Australia’s operating base in the Middle East Region. Photos: Corporal Melina Young
17 May 2023
Army
News

The whole Box and dice

Officially Captain David Box is Middle East Region Safety and Security adviser on Operation Accordion, but he does much more.  

Operations & missions | People & service