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Samuel Hays (centre) leads the National Day of Prayer for Defence at Saint John's protestant chapel at RAAF Base Williamtown. Photo: Corporal Melina Young
13 Jul 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

The power of praying together

A group of Christian followers asked God to bless deployed personnel and others on the National Day of Prayer for Defence at RAAF Base Williamtown.

Ceremonies & events
Pilot Officer Georgia Wales leads Head of People Capability, Major General Wade Stothart through the Air Force virtual reality flight simulator during the Defence and Questacon partnership announcement. Photos: Leading Aircraftwoman Annika Smit
12 Jul 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Inspiring the next generation

Defence will partner with Questacon to deliver workshops across Australia to inspire the next generation of STEM thinkers and innovators.

Community engagement
An M1A1 Abrams from Battle Group Heeler in a battle hide during Exercise Southern Jackaroo, part of Exercise Diamond Strike, in the Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. Photos: Corporal Nicole Dorrett
12 Jul 2023
Army
News

Exercise wraps with a full-on attack

Exercise Diamond Strike wrapped up with a simulated battle in the Townsville Field Training Area.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Army recruits from the Army Indigenous Development Program (AIDP) pause for a selfie after marching out from their graduation parade at Defence Establishment Berrimah, Northern Territory. Photos: Captain Annie Richardson
11 Jul 2023
Army
News

A pathway to something bigger

Eighteen graduates from around Australia are on their way towards careers in the ADF thanks to the Army Indigenous Development Program.

Exercises & training
The ANZAC Memorial Centre at Beersheeba, visited by a contingent of Operation Mazurka personnel during their tour of Israel.
10 Jul 2023
Army
News

Diggers, Pacific counterparts share historical bond

The bonds formed between soldiers on deployment have been deepened by a sharing of military history in the Middle East.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Corporal Nathan Jones prepares a charge
10 Jul 2023
Army
News

Ammunition technicians get a blast out of training

ADF ammunition technicians practised their explosive ordnance disposal skills on Exercise Nepean Harvest.

Exercises & training
Defence Indigenous Elders speak during a panel for NAIDOC Week at Canberra on July 3. From left, Air Force Warrant Officer Donald Taylor, Aunty Frances Visini, Aunty Lorraine Hatton, Uncle Phillip Bowie and John Love. Photo: Corporal Michael Rogers
09 Jul 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Elders take centre stage

Defence Indigenous Service Elders shared their experiences with hundreds of Defence personnel during a panel discussion for NAIDOC Week in Ngunnawal…

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Australian Army riflemen from Battle Group Heeler deliver ammunition in a simulated urban assault during Exercise Southern Jackaroo, Townsville Field Training Area. Photos: Corporal Nicole Dorrett
07 Jul 2023
Army
News

Put to the test for Talisman Sabre

Military personnel from Japan, Tonga, France Fiji and the US have joined Australian soldiers on Exercise Southern Jackaroo in Townsville.

Exercises & training
Corporal Peter Wallace at Reconciliation Place in Canberra. Photo: Private Nicholas Marquis
06 Jul 2023
Army
News

Proud of his lineage

Heritage wasn’t openly spoken about in Corporal Peter Wallace's household, but now he plans to instil his family's history in his children.

People & service
Army sappers from the 1st Combat Engineer Regiment and medics from the 1st Health Battalion practice critical first Aid skills on the robotic training dog, Diesel during Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care training.
06 Jul 2023
Army
News

Critical care training for soldiers’ best friends

Explosive detection dog handlers conducted a training exercise in Darwin recently to enhance the care of canine combat casualties. 

Exercises & training
A soldier from 9th Force Support Battalion fires an M4 during a live-fire exercise at the Greenbank Training Area, Queensland. Photos: Captain Annie Richardson
06 Jul 2023
Army
News

Developing skills for international exercise

It’s not just combat units that need to prepare for Exercise Talisman Sabre, enabling elements also need to head to the field. ​​​​​

Exercises & training
Rhan Hooper chats with Indigenous Liaison Officer, Flight Lieutenant Sarah Woods
05 Jul 2023
Army, Air Force
News

Defence links to indigenous artefact

Former AFL player Rhan Hooper showcases suspected World War 2-era Indigenous weapon during base visit.

Community engagement
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