Australian Defence Force members and the crew of ‘Lo Spirito di Stella’ at HMAS Moreton during a welcome reception for the vessel at Brisbane.
26 Aug 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Italian catamaran brings a powerful message

Wheelchair-accessible catamaran, 'Lo Spirito di Stella', stops in Brisbane during its round-the-world voyage.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
Commander 2nd Health Brigade, Brigadier Jocelyn King addresses the guests at the Victory in the Pacific Day memorial service at Cabra-Vale Memorial Park on 14 August 2024.
26 Aug 2024
Army
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Role of women in war marked on VP Day

As the Ode sounded, a silence fell over the Cabra-Vale Memorial Park. On August 14, 79 years earlier, the Second World War was officially over.

Commemoration & history | People & service
An Australian Army soldiers deployed to the Solomon Islands engage with the local community of Honiara.
26 Aug 2024
Army
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Op Lilia generates goodwill in the Solomons

The final rotation of Operation Lilia has ended, with more than 1157 ADF personnel deploying to the Solomon Islands since November 2023.

Operations & missions | Relief & assistance
Army Captain Blake Parbery holds his grandfather Gordon Wells' service medals, outside Headquarters 1st (Australian) Division, Gallipoli Barrack, Enoggera, QLD.
23 Aug 2024
Army
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Exercise continues support of South Korea

Army members travelled to South Korea for Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield for the next chapter in a story that began 70 years ago.

Exercises & training | People & service
Private Bethany Dance, of Combat Training Centre, works with Milingimbi Island rangers during Exercise Predator's Run.
23 Aug 2024
Army
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Learning and sharing on Country

Soldiers have enhanced their tracking skills thanks to insider knowledge from visiting remote Indigenous communities.

Exercises & training | People & service
Members of the Joint Explosives Ordnance Support and Joint Proof and Experimental Unit participate in a school visit in Canberra to showcase their unique STEM careers.
23 Aug 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Pupils shown STEM career can be a blast

Primary school students gained insight into working in explosive ordnance disposal during National Science Week.

Capability & technology | Community engagement
Private Alex Blantz from the 10th Force Support Battalion sits on an F470 Zodiac small boat at Rainbow Beach, Queensland.
23 Aug 2024
Army
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Soldier’s surf experience comes full circle

Private Alex Brantz went from volunteer surf lifesaver to Army marine specialist after talking to soldiers during an exercise.

Exercises & training | People & service
RAAF Sergeant Aaron Bennet (centre right) with 2 Squadron personnel after cleaning up Billeroy House Community Centre in Darwin.
22 Aug 2024
Army
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Many hands make light work

Aviators from the US and UK joined RAAF in lending a hand to help clean up a Darwin veterans drop-in centre.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
A Melbourne University Regiment part-time soldier detonates an M18A1 Claymore under the supervision of an instructor during the Land Combat Module conducted at Puckapunyal Military Training Area.
22 Aug 2024
Army
News

New training module bolsters reserve capability

The Melbourne University Regiment has been training Australia’s newest part-time soldiers, improving reserve capability.

Exercises & training | People & service
Australian Army soldiers from the 10th Force Support Battalion returning to the shore of Rainbow Beach in a Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo 5 Tonne (LARC V).
22 Aug 2024
Army
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When the surf gets rough, specialists get going

Marine specialists trained with watercraft in choppy waves as part of Exercise Surfing Penguin.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
An Australian Army soldier from Battle Group Heeler conducts a clearance of the Urban Operational Training Facility at Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Diamond Run 2024.
21 Aug 2024
Army
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Readiness shines brightly on Ex Diamond Run

More than 1500 personnel converged on Rockhampton and Shoalwater Bay Training Area for 7th Brigade’s warfighting exercise, Diamond Run.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Army fuel specialists from the 1st Combat Service Support Battalion work alongside petroleum operators from UK's Commando Logistics Regiment to refuel Battle Group Tiger vehicles at Timber Creek, Northern Territory, during Exercise Predators Run 2024. Photos: Corporal Madhur Chitnis
21 Aug 2024
Army
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Logistics teams fuel the fight

Australian and UK soldiers were part of a multinational team of petroleum operators fuelling the fight on Exercise Predator’s Run.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training