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Mr Doug Baird, Mrs Kaye Baird and Mr Brendan Baird with a painting of  Australian Army soldier Corporal Cameron Baird, VC, MG
30 Jun 2023
Army
News

More to Baird, VC, than the warrior

Corporal Cameron Baird, VC, MG, is often remembered as a face-painted warrior from the popular portrait, but his closest mates also remember him as a…

People & service
A person rides his dirt bike on red dirt in Alice Springs
29 Jun 2023
Army, Air Force
News

Army gets down and dirty at desert race

ADF personnel tackled the gruelling Finke Desert Race in Alice Springs.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Army soldiers from Battle Group Ram assist evacuee role-players into an HX-77 during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation during Exercise Diamond Strike. Photo: Corporal Nicole Dorrett
29 Jun 2023
Army
News

Ingham community assists military exercise

Locals from Hinchinbrook Shire took part in a simulated non-combatant evacuation during Exercise Diamond Strike. 

Community engagement | Exercises & training
Australian Army Lieutenant Colonel Adam Hepworth (left) and Colonel Robin Smith (second from right) meet with the French Army Lieutenant Colonel Matthias Leroy, supported by the Australian Army Liaison Officer to the French Army, Lieutenant Colonel Dean Kachab (right). Photo: Eloïse Marreau
28 Jun 2023
Army
News

Army looks to a robotic future

The Australian Army has explored emerging technologies with the French Army’s Robotic Experimentation Platoon.

Capability & technology
Australian Army’s Sergeant Matthew Blows receives his spurs after completing a US cavalry spur ride while deployed to the Multinational Force and Observers.
28 Jun 2023
Army, Air Force
News

Aussies earn their spurs in the Sinai

Two ADF personnel have been inducted into the Order of the Spur after completing 52 hours of activity with very limited rest.

Awards & recognition | Exercises & training
An Australian Army soldier from 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment jumps from a Boeing CH-47 Chinook during a helocasting serial as part of Exercise Sea Explorer. Photo: Able Seaman Rikki-Lea Phillips
28 Jun 2023
Navy, Army
News

Aiming for perfect landings from sea and air

The Whitsundays were the perfect setting last week for the start of the ADF's largest amphibious exercises in North Queensland. 

Exercises & training
Australian Army Cadets from Darling Downs flew in from Toowoomba on an MRH-90 Taipan during the 'closed cadet open day viewing' before the Gallipoli Barracks open day. Photos: Lieutenant (AAC) Lauren Trevisani
28 Jun 2023
Army, Air Force
News

Treat for cadets at Gallipoli Barracks open day

More than 300 Army and Air Force cadets, and volunteer cadet staff, toured Gallipoli Barracks before it opened to the public.

Exercises & training
Integra’s trained assistance dog, Nelson. Photos: Brain Tait
27 Jun 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Lending a helping hand and paw

June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day, and a chance to recognise the role service dogs play in helping serving members and veterans.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Members from the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, Republic of Fiji Military Forces, His Majesty’s Armed Forces – Tonga and the Australian Army attend the opening ceremony for Exercise Diamond Strike at Jezzine Barracks, Queensland. Photos: Corporal Nicole Dorrett
27 Jun 2023
Army
News

Exercise combines international forces

Soldiers from Australian, French and Japanese forces are putting their heads and skills together on Exercise Southern Jackaroo.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment conduct live-firing during Exercise Capital OTP at Townsville Field Training Area. Photo: Corporal Brandon Grey
27 Jun 2023
Army
News

Tanks and infantry a lethal combination

Tanks and infantry fought side by side against a fictional enemy in a training activity that   developed an efficient and lethal combined…

Exercises & training
A soldier from the 5th/6th Battalion, the Royal Victoria Regiment prepares to record firing orders next to an 81mm mortar at Puckapunyal training area, Victoria. Photos: Corporal Michael Currie
27 Jun 2023
Army
News

Mortar course puts trainees on right trajectory

A mortar course for trainees at 5th/6th Battalion, Royal Victoria Regiment reintroduces the capability into Reserve infantry battalions.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
An Australian Army trooper from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment conducts a combat shooting serial on Exercise Beersheba Cup at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville, Queensland. Photos: Trooper Dana Millington
27 Jun 2023
Army
News

Soldiers get taste of leadership

Soldiers were put to the test in this years Exercise Beersheba Cup which ran over a 72-hour period.

Exercises & training