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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Carpenter fulfills calling at AACAP

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

People & service
Retired Australian Army officer and artist Mike Armstrong stands in front of a photograph he produced as part of a photographic exhibition titled 'Voices of Veterans' at the National Press Gallery in Canberra.
29 Jun 2022
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Exhibition a voice for veterans

Mike Armstrong, award-winning artist and PTSD awareness advocate produced a photographic exhibition that confronts the reality of life with trauma.

People & service
Australian Army soldiers from the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment prepare to detonate a satchel charge during a breaching activity on Exercise Thunder Rage at Townsville Field Training Area on June 13, 2022. Photo: Gunner Gregory Scott
29 Jun 2022
Army
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Sappers bring the thunder with live ammo

Combat engineers launched into an explosive training program on Exercise Thunder Rage in Townsville last month.

Exercises & training
Australian Army soldier Sergeant Damian Dickson from 6th Engineer Support Regiment uncovers a training improvised explosive device during Exercise Wallaby Walk at Canungra. Photo: Warrant Officer Class Two Kim Allen
29 Jun 2022
Army
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Engineers render ‘booby-trapped city’ safe

Teams of explosive ordnance disposal technicians worked to detect, identify and render safe improvised explosive devices during Exercise Wallaby Walk…

Exercises & training
Major General Simon Stuart, left, Rear Admiral Mark Hammond, Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, Air Vice-Marshal Robert Chipman, and Lieutenant General Greg Bilton. Photo: Kym Smith
28 Jun 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
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ADF senior leadership appointments

The Australian Government has today announced Australian Defence Force senior leadership appointments.

Awards & recognition