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Air Force Sergeant Taryn Allen with a modern version of the sonobuoy on board a P-8A Poseidon during Exercise Talisman Sabre in 2021. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke
28 Dec 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
Editorial

The invention to seek out enemy subs

The Barra sonobuoy is one of the success stories in the 115-year history of Defence science and technology.

Capability & technology | Commemoration & history
Warrant Officer Class Two Kieren Perkins, who is deployed on Operation Accordion, is training for marathon in the heat of the Middle East. Photo: Corporal Jacob Joseph
26 Dec 2022
Army
News

Marathon man is hot to trot

A forward operating base in the Middle East is hardly an ideal location to train for a marathon. But for Warrant Officer Class Two Kieren Perkins,…

Operations & missions | People & service
Cadets from the Royal Military College-Duntroon and Indonesian Army exercise patrol tactics at Puckapunyal military training area. Photos: Major Michael Kiting
23 Dec 2022
Army
News

Australian and Indonesian Army cadets build links for the future

Indonesian Army officer cadets integrated into Australian platoons during the annual short-term cadet exchange between military academies.

Alliances & relationships
Participants of the Army Surf Riders development camp at Elizabeth Beach, NSW. Photo: Sergeant Tristan Kennedy
23 Dec 2022
Army
News

Army surf camp builds resilience and wellness

The Army Surf Riders Association recently held its development camp as members prepared to compete in the Inter-Service Surfing Championship.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Defence Force and Australian Public Service personnel serving with Headquarters Middle East at Camp Baird. Photo: Corporal Jacob Joseph
23 Dec 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Business as usual for those on duty

More than 450 ADF personnel will be on deployment during the Christmas holiday season in various regions of the world.

Operations & missions | People & service
Australian Army Captain Caleb Sinclair, deployed to the Middle East on Operation Accordion. Photo: Corporal Jacob Joseph
23 Dec 2022
Army
News

Missing family traditions while on deployment

This year more than ever, Captain Caleb Sinclair wished he could be home for Christmas, after flooding in his home town.

Operations & missions | People & service
Corporal Tamika Brinkley, a command support clerk from the Army Personnel Administrative Centre - South Queensland. Photo: Corporal Jacob Joseph
23 Dec 2022
Army
News

Christmas with new 'family' on deployment

Christmas is normally when Corporal Tamika Brinkley sees family, but this year she's on deployment. 

People & service
Linguists deployed to Exercise Yama Sakura. From left, Corporal Stephanie Schuurmans, Major Peter Gojkovic, Major Chris Dent, Lieutenant Colonel Morgan McCarthy, Lieutenant Colonel Rob Tierney, Major John Howlett, Captain Steve Clements and Corporal Yuki Masaoka. Photo: Captain Jess O’Reilly
22 Dec 2022
Army
News

Linguists vital to relationship-building

Australia is expanding its presence at Exercise Yama Sakura in Japan in 2023, and effective communication will be vital.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Major General Douglas Laidlaw with Signaller Emma-Lee Jeavons and St John of God Murdoch Hospital’s Ben Dellar at the National Employer Support Awards.
21 Dec 2022
Army
News

Support for reservist nurse recognised

A commitment to supporting ADF reservists has earnt St John of God Murdoch Hospital national recognition.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Reservists and civilian employers from the public sector winner ‘The Women's and Children's Hospital’. Photo: Private Michael Currie
21 Dec 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Hospital wins national reserves support award

Leadership, communication and organisational skills are among the attributes ADF reservists bring to the civilian work environment.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Chief of Joint Capabilities Lieutenant General John Frewen (right) with the winners of the first ADF team in the Capture the Flag at the 2022 Cyber Skills Challenge. Photo: CPL Olivia Cameron
21 Dec 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF team takes out Cyber Skills Challenge

The Australian Defence Force team beat out 152 other teams in winning the ADF Cyber Skills Challenge.

Awards & recognition | Capability & technology
Bombardier Guy Sadler from the 4th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery, at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville.
20 Dec 2022
Army
News

Soldier awarded for breathtaking images

For the second year running, a Townsville soldier has won the Australian Army’s annual Forces Command Photographic Competition.

Awards & recognition
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