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Captain Chris Wetherell pack marches alongside members of the Papua New Guinea Engineer Battalion during a partnership visit in Lae, Papua New Guinea. Photos: Warrant Officer Class Two Neil Ruskin
23 Jun 2023
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Engineers bond on pack march in PNG

While on a partnership visit to their sister unit in Papua New Guinea, Australian Army sappers participated in a weighted pack march.

Exercises & training
Australian Army soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment carry out a fitness test during a Sniper Pre-Selection course at Lavarack Barracks, Queensland. Photos: Corporal Daniel Sallai
22 Jun 2023
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Prospective snipers give it their best shot

Australian Army soldiers took a shot at becoming snipers during the highly competitive Sniper Pre-Selection Course in Queensland.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Myron Allen, with his family in front of an Australian Army CH-47 Chinook. Photos: Coporal Michael Rogers
22 Jun 2023
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The ultimate send-off

Former Army aviation soldier, Myron Allen, thought the one thing on his bucket list was unachievable until he heard the familiar sounds of CH-47…

People & service
Students from Beerwah State High School get up close to an Australian Army CH-47 Chinook from 5th Aviation Regiment. Photos: Corporal Michael Rogers
22 Jun 2023
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Soldier’s flying visit to his old school

Students and staff of a Queensland high school were excited when a former student landed an Army Chinook landing on their oval.

Community engagement | People & service
Indonesian soldiers attend a graduation ceremony after successfully completing a driver, maintenance and communications training package with the 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment at Robertson Barracks, NT. Photo: Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner
21 Jun 2023
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Bushmaster training reinforces ties

Soldiers from the Indonesian National Armed Forces Peacekeeping Centre have completed their Bushmaster training.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Army sappers from the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment hose down a Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle in a decontamination bay. Photo: Sapper Tristan Montagu
21 Jun 2023
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Army reaches new milestone

In a first, 7th Brigade soldiers cleaned heavy vehicles during equipment decontamination training at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Australian Army soldier Sergeant Pam Newlin with a lamb on her lap as she works from home on the family farm at Big Hill, New South Wales. Photos: Corporal Luke Bellman
20 Jun 2023
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Not a baa-d way to work

Thanks to Army's ServeOn initiative, Pam and Martin Newlin can work their farm and still serve.

People & service
Members of Australian Army 1st Health Battalion competed in the 12.8 km City2Surf in Darwin
20 Jun 2023
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Soldiers pound pavement in the Top End

Army personnel donned their bright green shirts once again to compete in the Darwin City2Surf.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Lieutenant Aaron McCready with his sister, Flying Officer Nadine Muller and their nephew, Madden Muller with his Great-Grand Fathers Medals (Corporal Mervyn McCready). Photos: Callum Smith
20 Jun 2023
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Legacy beneficiary gives back

Lieutenant Aaron McCready and his family had good reason to get involved in the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay.

People & service
Invictus Games Team Australia co-captains Flight Sergeant Nathan King, left, and Able Seaman Taryn Dickens with Assistant Minister for Defence Matt Thistlethwaite at the Sydney Academy of Sports and Recreation, Narabeen, Sydney. Photo: Chief Petty Officer Andrew Dakin
19 Jun 2023
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Humble personnel lead the way at Invictus Games

Two ADF personnel will co-captain Team Australia at the Invictus Games, celebrating determination, mateship and honour.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Army Captain Sharon Chan's 2023 Prince of Wales Award has allowed her to expand her professional knowledge and capability.
19 Jun 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Awards worth winning for reservists

Applications are open for the 2024 Prince of Wales Awards, which recognise the contribution made by reservists and their civilian employers…

Awards & recognition | People & service
The King's Colours are marched onto the parade ground during the King's Birthday Parade at the Royal Military College - Duntroon in Canberra. Photos: Sergeant Jake Sims
16 Jun 2023
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An old tradition for a new King

The Royal Military College - Duntroon added another chapter to its history when the Corps of Staff Cadets staged the first Trooping the Colour for…

Ceremonies & events