Master Gunner of the 1st Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, Warrant Officer Class One Matthew Dawson. Photo: Private Hamid Farahani
22 Oct 2021
Army
News

Gunner looks back in milestone year

This year’s 150th anniversary of Australian artillery has given one gunner an opportunity to reflect on his service. 

People & service
The 10th Force Support Battalion held a family dining-in night on September 21.
22 Oct 2021
Army
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Families served a taste of military traditions

The families of personnel from the 10th Force Support Battalion attended a formal dining-in night.

People & service
US Marine Corps' Lieutenant Colonel Amy Roznowski, left, Commander 1st Division Major General Justin Ellwood and US Marine Corps' Colonel David Banning at the presentation of the ADF Gold Commendations. Photo: Corporal Colton K Garrett US Marine Corps
21 Oct 2021
Army
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Marines rewarded for training commitment

The ADF has recognised two United States Marine Corps officers for their commitment to combined training.

Alliances & relationships
RAAF and US aviators discuss the maintenance of an aircraft.
21 Oct 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Safety key to working together

The Defence Aviation Safety Authority has given the safety tick of approval to 10 military aviation authorities.

Alliances & relationships
Lance Corporal Timothy Pates in front of a protected mobility vehicle, which has been prepared for deep clean at Australia's main operating base in the Middle East. Photo: Sergeant Glen McCarthy
21 Oct 2021
Army
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New skills learnt in detailed task

Army mechanics and technicians are preparing protected mobility vehicles for their voyage home from the Middle East.

Operations & missions
Corporal Ty Fergus, of the 6th Engineer Support Regiment, who helped build the Afghanistan War Memorial Garden in Brisbane, with 42 for 42 Board President and former combat engineer, Sean Mulqueen, at the memorial's opening.
19 Oct 2021
Army
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Afghanistan memorial garden opened

Volunteers from the 6th Engineer Support Regiment help build a memorial that opened on October 16.

People & service
Colonel Michael Scott has completed his deployment to the Middle East on Operation Paladin, which began in July 2019.
19 Oct 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Testing UN deployment ends

Colonel Michael Scott’s passion is mentoring other personnel, even when they come from a diverse range of countries.

Alliances & relationships
Sapper Zakary Lamrock, of the 5th Combat Engineer Regiment, and Indonesian National Armed Forces troops clear at the Zig Zag Railway, Lithgow, during Operation Bushfire Assist in February last year. Photo: Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller
19 Oct 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF prepared for season's challenges

As the high-risk weather season begins, the ADF and the Australian Civil-Military Centre are well-prepared.

Relief & assistance
Malabugilmah resident Latia Williams has her temperature taken by Leading Aircraftman Joel Forster at a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination centre.
19 Oct 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
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ADF supports remote vaccination mission

ADF personnel supported a pop-up vaccination clinic at a remote Aboriginal community in northern NSW.

People & service
Lieutenant Colonel Mathew Dirago salutes guests from the ADF and Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Darat during the opening ceremony of Exercise Wirra Jaya 2021 at Robertson Barracks, NT. Photo: Corporal Rodrigo Villablanca
15 Oct 2021
Army
News

Exercise enables stronger connections

Indonesian Armed Forces have been welcomed to the Top End for the eighth iteration of Exercise Wirra Jaya.

Alliances & relationships
Soldiers from the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, take cover behind a G Wagon during urban operations training at Townsville. Photo: Corporal Nicole Dorrett
14 Oct 2021
Army
News

Urban training builds skills

Soldiers from the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, faced a complex environment in training.

Capability & technology
Corporal Andrew Ball demonstrates lighting a fire with a fero rod on Exercise Emu Walk.
14 Oct 2021
Army
News

Outback survival skills taught and tested

Soldiers from the Pilbara Regiment’s 3rd Squadron have learned new survival skills and put them to the test.

Capability & technology