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Captain Katherine Higgins prepares for deployment as a UN Peacekeeper on Operation Paladin. Photo: Sergeant Ben Dempster
28 May 2021
Army
News

Youngest peacekeeper arrives in the Middle East

Australia’s youngest United Nations peacekeeper, 25-year-old Captain Katherine Higgins, has arrived in Israel ahead of the International Day of UN…

Alliances & relationships
Founder of Wounded Heroes Australia Jim Shapcott, left, with Chief of Joint Operations Lieutenant General Greg Bilton cutting the ribbon to open Wounded Heroes Australia Veterans Lounge at Alderley, Brisbane. Photo: Corporal Nicole Dorrett
28 May 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Lounge a safe place for support

Veterans, serving members, transitioning members and their families are encouraged to come together over a coffee at the Wounded Heroes Veterans…

People & service
An Army recruit fits his chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence (CBRND) suit during Army’s first CBRND basic course using the latest versions of the equipment.
28 May 2021
Army
News

Recruits train with new equipment

1 Recruit Training Battalion has delivered Army’s first chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence basic course.

Capability & technology
Captain Declan James explains the workings of an EF88 Austeyr Rifle to former South Sydney Rabbitoh player Ethan Lowe during his visit to Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland. Photo: Corporal Nicole Dorrett
27 May 2021
Army
News

Red and green bonds strengthened

The relationship between the NRL South Sydney Rabbitohs and 104 Battery, 1RAA has been reinvigorated after a visit to Shoalwater Bay Training Area.…

People & service
Commander Headquarters 1 Division and Deployable Joint Force Headquarters Major General Jake Ellwood addresses personnel at Exercise Polygon Wood.
27 May 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Joint force hits the mark during exercise

Soldiers, sailors and aviators were put through the paces during Exercise Polygon Wood at Gallipoli Barracks.

Capability & technology
Lieutenant David Adams, centre, from the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, briefs Major David Hodge, left, at the Combat Training Centre - Jungle Training Wing, Tully, Queensland. Photo: Corporal Brodie Cross
27 May 2021
Army
News

In the jungle, mozzies are a mighty challenge

Personnel from the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, spent a week training in the jungle in preparation for their deployment to Malaysia.

Capability & technology
Private Alex Norgrove at work at Robertson Barracks, Northern Territory. Photo: Private Georgia Armstrong
27 May 2021
Army
News

History inspires soldier in work and play

Private Alexander Norgrove’s interest in military history not only inspired him to join the Army, but forms the basis of his hobby.

People & service
Major Lee Sankey and his daughter, Lydia, make some quick repairs to their vehicle during some down time in the Shitbox Rally.
26 May 2021
Army
News

Family's car raising funds for cancer research

A 10th Force Support Battalion soldier, Major Lee Sankey, has turned a cheap car into a cancer-fighting endurance machine. 

Community engagement
Signaller Jack Connoley with his father, Australian Federal Police Federal Agent John Connoley, at the Vanuatu Police Training College in Port Vila. Photo: Corporal Olivia Cameron
26 May 2021
Army
News

Family reunited through international deployment

Following in his father’s footsteps to serve his country, Signaller Jack Connoley reunited with his dad on deployment to Vanuatu.

People & service
Defence Secretary Greg Moriarty and Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell receive their first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at the Duntroon Health Centre, Canberra. Photo: Jay Cronan
26 May 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Vaccine rolls out

Defence leaders have received their COVID-19 vaccine and encouraged staff – particularly those aged over 50 – to prepare for theirs.

People & service
Six ADF members are in the Sunshine Coast working in the Defence Force Recruiting Centre – Maroochydore.
25 May 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Recruiting the next generation

Six ADF members have returned to their hometown of the Sunshine Coast to share their knowledge and passion for the ADF to local high schools. 

People & service
A Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle crew conduct a live-fire battle run during exercise Diamond Walk at Shoalwater Bay. Photo: Private Jacob Hilton
25 May 2021
Army
News

Boxers in the ring in first major exercise

The new Boxer Multi-Purpose Vehicle is being put to the test in the largest exercise they have operated in to date.

Capability & technology
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