Australian Army soldiers and Indonesian National Armed Forces personnel celebrate the 79th anniversary of the Indonesian Marine Corps during Exercise Keris Woomera 2024.
15 Nov 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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An anniversary to remember

November 15 marks the 79th anniversary of the establishment of the Marine Corps of the Republic of Indonesia.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Army Major Wendi McAdie and Warrant Officer Class One Andrew McAdie are presented their Federation Star medals by Major General Michael Krause alongside their daughter, Clancy McAdie.
15 Nov 2024
Army
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A life of love and service

The Federation Star for 40 years of service is a great achievement for any member, but to receive it alongside your spouse is rare.

People & service
Australian Army football player Private Jake Cottam celebrates after scoring the Championship clinching goal versus Navy at the ADF Football Federation National Championships.
15 Nov 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Football comes back home to Army

Army reclaims its crown at the ADF Football Federation National Championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing
The ADF Women's Netball Masters team recently competed at the Pan Pacific Masters Games held on the Gold Coast.
15 Nov 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Talent and teamwork on the court

The ADF women's netball masters team showcases talent and teamwork at the Pan-Pacific Masters Games.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Students at Stuart Park Primary School gather in front of a Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle from the 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, in Darwin.
15 Nov 2024
Army
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A school drop-off to remember

A group of school mates have participated in the ultimate ride in a Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle.

Community engagement
Group Captain Lesley Carney with officers from the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 24.
14 Nov 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Cambodian visit full of teaching moments

A protection of civilians course was among the bilateral activities the ADF conducted when it returned to Cambodia in October.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
5th Aviation Regiment Boeing pilot instructor Jim Crowe clocks-up 3000 flight hours in Chinooks while at the controls of A15-310 'Cowboy' at RAAF Base Townsville.
14 Nov 2024
Army
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Chinook aviators join exclusive club

Two aviators have recently marked the milestone of 3000 flying hours in Chinooks.

Exercises & training | People & service
Australian Army soldiers from the 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, and Indonesian Armed Forces personnel conduct live-fire serials as part of Exercise Keris Woomera on HMAS Adelaide.
14 Nov 2024
Navy, Army
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Flexing high-seas firepower

High-end maritime warfare was on the agenda recently during Exercise Keris Woomera.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Soldiers from 3rd Brigade undertake the ADF Fitness Leaders course at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville.
14 Nov 2024
Army
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Revised program a hit with soldiers

Army's Human Performance Centre has recorded a 300 per cent increase in attendance this year.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
RAAF Air Commodore Ruth Elsley visits the Gender in Military Operations workshop during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 24 - Cambodia. Photos: Johnny Huang
14 Nov 2024
Army, Air Force
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Gender training in Cambodia

ADF personnel have delivered a Gender in Military Operations workshop to Royal Cambodian Armed Forces personnel.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Soldiers take part in the 2024 7th Brigade Military Skills Competition as part of the Commander’s Trophy at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane.
13 Nov 2024
Army
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Awards shared in military skills comp

Personnel from 7th Brigade have participated in the military skills competition as part of the Commander’s Trophy.

Awards & recognition | Exercises & training
Royal Australian Air Force 77 Squadron members on the apron with the F-35A Lightning II at Paya Lebar Air Base during Exercise Bersama Lima 2024, Singapore.
12 Nov 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Mission accomplished across air, land and sea

Exercise Bersama Lima has concluded for 2024, with all activities conducted a resounding success.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training