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Rabbanit Judith Levitan is sworn into Army Chaplaincy at a ceremony in Sydney.
11 Jul 2022
Army
News

First female rabbi answers call of duty

A lawyer and social worker, Rabbanit Judith Levitan, has been sworn in as Army’s first female rabbi.

People & service
Australian Army soldier Sergeant John Downie (left), from University of New South Wales Regiment, during the 2022 Finke Desert Race, Northern Territory. Photo: Sgt John Downie
07 Jul 2022
Army
News

Army rides high in Australia’s largest desert race

Despite broken bones and blown engines, Army riders recorded strong results in Australia’s largest off-road desert race last month.  The 460km…

People & service
Australian Army officer Major Nathanael von Muralt (left) who is serving with the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). Peacekeepers from 61 countries are represented in MINUSMA. Photo: AB Susan Mossup.
07 Jul 2022
Army
News

Army officer working to keep the peace in Mali

Seeing a man riding a motorcycle while carrying two goats is part and parcel of one Army officer’s UN peacekeeping mission.

Alliances & relationships
Members of 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment prepare to disembark a Boxer from one of HMAS Adelaide's landing craft near Cowley Beach training area. Photo: Corporal Cameron Pegg
07 Jul 2022
Navy, Army
News

Boxers hit the beach

Two 38-tonne armoured vehicles were transported from ship to shore during Exercise Sea Explorer 22 last month.

Capability & technology
ADF personnel, Defence civilians and a member from the New Zealand Defence Force, at Head Quarters Joint Operations Command, after completing the push-up challenge. Photo: Sergeant Matthew Bickerton
05 Jul 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Pushing the mental health message

More than $13,200 was raised by participants at HQJOC during a push-up challenge.

People & service
Norforce Darwin Squadron soldiers, Private Peter Puruntatameri, left, Private Blake Carter and Private Misman Kris on a beach in Melville Island during a community engagement visit to the Tiwi Islands. Photo: Leading Seaman Nadav Harel
04 Jul 2022
Army
News

Local knowledge protecting the north

For Norforce, establishing and maintaining relationships is just as important as having the latest high-tech surveillance gear.

Capability & technology
The Army Banner is handed from outgoing Chief of Army Lieutenant General Rick Burr, right, to incoming Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart during the Chief of Army handover parade. Photo: Kym Smith
01 Jul 2022
Army
News

Ceremony marks handover of Army command

Army farewelled Lieutenant General Rick Burr as Chief of Army and welcomed Lieutenant General Simon Stuart.

People & service
Plant Foreman Australian Army soldier Corporal Greg McKenzie from 6th Engineer Support Regiment during Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program 2022 at Gapuwiyak, in the Northern Territory. Photo: Corporal Petersen
01 Jul 2022
Army
News

Digging AACAP at Gapuwiyak

6th Engineer Support Regiment Plant Foreman Corporal Greg McKenzie is deployed on his 11th AACAP.

Awards & recognition
Royal Australian Navy's inaugural Indigenous cultural performer, Able Seaman Aviation Support Lynton Robbins plays the yidaki/didgeridoo at Garden Island Defence Precinct, Sydney. Photo: Able Seaman Susan Mossop
01 Jul 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

A time to celebrate Indigenous culture

NAIDOC Week is an opportunity to recognise the rich history, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Community engagement
Australian Army soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment and 1st Military Police Battalion participate in a population protection control course at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. Photo: Corporal Daniel Sallai
30 Jun 2022
Army
News

Turning up the heat in training

Soldiers and Military Police conducted a series of population protection and control training serials.

Capability & technology
Chaplain Stuart Asquith (centre) and ADF members on Operation Kimba join Parish Priest Father Philip Jiregari and parishioners at a Sunday service at Saint Martin's Anglican Church, East Boroko Papua New Guinea. Photo: Major Martin Hadley
30 Jun 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

PNG friendships enhanced through faith

St Martin’s Anglican Church parishioners provided a warm welcome to Australian Defence Force personnel deployed to Papua New Guinea.

Alliances & relationships
Australian Army soldier Sapper Jeirome Auda-Muckan from the 6th Engineer Support Regiment uses spare materials to enhance the living quarters of AACAP 2022 contingent members living at Camp Birt near Gapuwiyak, on June 22. Photo: Corporal Lucas Petersen
30 Jun 2022
Army
News

Carpenter fulfills calling at AACAP

Sapper Jeirome Auda-Muckan is excited to be deployed on his first Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program.

People & service