Corporal Liam Haverty is a warehouse manager deployed on Operation Accordion at Australia’s operating base in the Middle East Region. (This image has been digitally altered for operational security purposes). Photo: Corporal Melina Young
24 Apr 2023
Army
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Corporal follows in grandfather’s footsteps

Corporal Liam Haverty had a strong desire to give back to Australia, following in the footsteps of his grandfather.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Australian Army Captain Caitlin McDermid is a project engineer serving on Operation Accordion for Anzac Day 2023 in the Middle East. Photo: Corporal Melina Young
24 Apr 2023
Army
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From cubby house to multinational construction

An Army captain's dad laid the foundations of her engineering career and is the custodian of the medals that link her to the Anzacs.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Australian Army Band member Lance Corporal Lenore Evans with a painting by her great-great-great-uncle, war artist Private Frank Crozier, who served at Gallipoli and in France. The painting is held by the Australian War Memorial at the Treloar Technology Centre in Canberra. Photos: Sergeant Oliver Carter
23 Apr 2023
Army
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Tribute to artist of war and peace

This Anzac Day, in France, Lance Corporal Lenore Evans will pay special tribute to family members who served before her.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Sergeant Danny Dielkens, in the practice room of the Band of the Royal Military College, Duntroon. Photo: Sergeant Oliver Carter
22 Apr 2023
Army
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Soldier close to home a world away

Sergeant Danny Dielkens has been preparing to return close to his homeland to play the Last Post at the Anzac Day dawn service in France.

People & service
Brigadier Craig Shortt addresses the inaugural Defence Linguist Conference held at the Australian Defence College, Canberra. Photo: Sergeant Matthew Bickerton
21 Apr 2023
Army
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More than just learning the lingo

Participants at the recent Defence Linguistics Conference learned there’s more to different cultures than just words and phrases.

Alliances & relationships
Sergeant Beau Wright, 7th Brigade Commander's XI Cricket Captain, prepares for the annual Anzac Day Shell Green match against the Lord Mayors XI. Photo: Major R Brennan
21 Apr 2023
Army
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Cricket match honours famous event at Gallipoli

ADF's cricket team will play the Brisbane Lord Mayor’s XI on Anzac Day to commemorate the Shell Green match played in Turkiye in WW1.

Commemoration & history | Sports, health & wellbeing
An Australian Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter delivers aid supplies to Futuna Island during Operation Vanuatu Assist. Photo: Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman
21 Apr 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
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ADF finishes cyclone aid to Vanuatu

The ADF has wrapped up Operation Vanuatu Assist, having delivered more than 100 tonnes of humanitarian aid in the wake of Tropical Cyclones Judy and…

Operations & missions | Relief & assistance
Eldest son firefighter Ronan Boyd, father then Corporal Andrew Boyd, mother Lieutenant Anthea Boyd, daughter Cadet Lance Corporal Layla Boyd and youngest son Cadet under Officer Jahan Boyd, on Anzac Day last year. Photo: Heather Barnes
21 Apr 2023
Army
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Family’s tradition of service continues

The Boyds carry on the proud family tradition this Anzac Day.

People & service
Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, shares a hongi with a member of the New Zealand Defence Force during his visit to Wellington. Photo: Corporal Cameron Pegg
20 Apr 2023
Army
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Plan builds on partnership

Australian and New Zealand Army chiefs signed a bilateral service cooperation plan in the lead-up to Anzac Day.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
An Australian Army soldier prepares an explosive charge during an urban breaching serial at Townsville Field Training Area. Photo: Sergeant Brodie Cross
20 Apr 2023
Army
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Greater protection for deployed forces

An Australian company ensures ADF personnel handling explosive devices will have a safer environment to operate in.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Lance Corporal Matthew Troup, from 1st/15th Royal NSW Lancers B Squadron, in front of a Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle during Exercise Waratah Run. Photo: Corporal Jacob Joseph
19 Apr 2023
Army
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Trooper crushing it in vineyard and Reserves

Lance Corporal Matthew Troup lives a full life crunching numbers, making wine and crashing through the bush with the Australian Army.

People & service
Army Trooper Lisa McIntyre in front of a Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle during Exercise Waratah Run, Singleton, NSW. Photos: CPL Jacob Joseph
19 Apr 2023
Army
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Childcare worker embraces double life in Army

Trooper Lisa McIntyre's workmates struggle to comprehend the Sydney childcare worker’s double life.

Exercises & training | People & service