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Australian Army Medic, then Sergeant Joanne Cook, examines a little girl with malaria in February 1993.
29 Jan 2024
Army
News

Citation for troops who risked their safety to help Somalis

Medic Warrant Officer Class Two Joanne Cook hadn’t seen a real gunshot wound until deploying to Somalia 30 years ago.

Operations & missions | People & service
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the CDF Warrant Officer Ken Robertson.
29 Jan 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Keeping enlisted voices at the forefront

Warrant Officer Ken Robertson spends his time ensuring concerns are heard at the highest levels, creating a voice for enlisted ranks.

People & service
Australia Defence Force Personnel have been recognised for their continued efforts in this year’s Australia Day Honours list.
26 Jan 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Australia Day honours announced

Defence's Secretary and ADF personnel have been recognised for devotion to duty in the Australia Day Honours and Awards list for 2024.

Awards & recognition | Ceremonies & events
 Bombardier Adam Davies-Moore, from 16 Regiment, The Royal Australian Artillery has been awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal this Australia Day.
26 Jan 2024
Army
News

Award a surprise for bombardier

Bombardier Adam Davies-Moore has been recognised for delivering modern battlespace Army training.

Awards & recognition | Capability & technology
Australian Army officer Lieutenant Colonel Meng Wang.
26 Jan 2024
Army
News

Soldier recognised the need for speed

Lieutenant Colonel Meng Wang led the capability management team of the multi-billion-dollar project to replace Army’s fleet of MRH-90 Taipans.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Army soldier Corporal Thomas Grayham at Holsworthy Barracks, NSW.
26 Jan 2024
Army
News

‘Pretty chuffed’ with medal for work during floods

Corporal Thomas Grayham has received a Conspicuous Service Medal for his work on communications system improvements.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Rear Admiral Sarah Sharkey, hands over command of Joint Health Command to Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett at a changeover ceremony at Campbell Park Offices.
25 Jan 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

More challenges likely after handover

Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett is the new head of Joint Health Command, taking over from Rear Admiral Sarah Sharkey.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
ADF Water Polo players compete in the Inter Service Competition at Watson Bay Baths, Sydney.
23 Jan 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Personnel make a splash at carnival

ADF personnel brought their skills to the beach during a competitive match of water polo at Watson Bay Baths.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A member of the ADF Wargaming Association takes part in a Warhammer 40k battle during HeroCon23 at the Australian Defence Force Academy.
22 Jan 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Eye-opening games educate in safety

More than 60 Defence and civilian players took part in the ADF Wargaming Association's HeroCon tournament.

Community engagement
Assistant Minister for Defence Matt Thistlethwaite displaying a cross that will be gifted to Ukrainian trainees by members of the 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment during Operation Kudu.
22 Jan 2024
Army
News

Soldiers' symbols of hope for Ukrainian trainees

Australian soldiers have produced blue and yellow 'solidarity' crosses for Ukrainian trainees during Operation Kudu.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Soldiers from 51st Battalion, Far North Queensland Regiment assist members of the communities impacted by flooding in Far North Queensland.
19 Jan 2024
Navy, Army
News

Heroic efforts during flood crisis

ADF personnel provided assistance to rescue and resupply stranded families in North Queensland after devastating floods.

Community engagement | Relief & assistance
Deployed soldiers from 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment on parade during their Operation Kudu farewell ceremony at Edinburgh Defence Precinct, Adelaide.
19 Jan 2024
Army
News

Ukraine community farewells SA-based soldiers

Australian soldiers deploying to the UK on Operation Kudu have been farewelled at a ceremony in Adelaide.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
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