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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
Darumbal Elder Aunty Nicky Hatfield gives a Welcome to Country to soldiers of the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, before Exercise Diamond Walk at Shoalwater Bay, Queensland. Photo: Private Jacob Hilton
25 May 2021
Army
News

An exercise in forming connections

Before Army personnel began Exercise Diamond Walk, they were reminded that Indigenous people have been walking the area for thousands of years.

Community engagement
Soldiers from the 104th Battery of the 1st Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, fire an M777 155mm Howitzer during Exercise Barce 2021 at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area. Photo: Corporal Nicole Dorrett
24 May 2021
Army
News

Artillery regiment back on the range

Personnel from the 1st Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, have this month been back firing live rounds.

Capability & technology
A traditional smoking ceremony has cleansed the site of the $31 million Land 400 Armoured Vehicle Simulation Centre at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville.
24 May 2021
Army
News

Ceremony marks start of training simulator project

A smoking ceremony has marked the start of construction works for the new Armoured Fighting Vehicle Facilities Program Simulation Centre.

Capability & technology
An Army member participating in the No. 67 Joint Terminal Attack Controller Course confirms target coordinates during Exercise Black Dagger 21-1 held out of RAAF Base Tindal in the Northern Territory. Photo: Corporal Nicci Freeman
24 May 2021
Army, Air Force
News

Students graduate with a bang

Army and Air Force personnel have put their newly learned skills in coordinating close air support for soldiers on the ground into practice.

Capability & technology
Warrant Officer Class One Michael Landy took part in the Army Industry and Corporate Development Program.
23 May 2021
Army
News

Industry placement enhances knowledge

After a 30-year career in Army, Warrant Officer Class One Michael Landy wasn’t sure what to expect when he went on an industry placement.

People & service
Reservist Private Izzy Kim, centre, with her civilian employer, manager Digital Analytics and Business Enablement at HCF Australia Hari Somayajula receiving a certificate of appreciation from Brigadier Mick Garraway. Photo: Corporal Dan Pinhorn
21 May 2021
Army
News

Reservists' employers thanked for support

Civilian employers of ADF reservists have been recognised for their support at a thank-you event at Lancer Barracks in Parramatta.

Community engagement
Officer Cadet Sophie Clarke, Australian Defence Force Academy Sisters in Arms President and Dame Annette King, New Zealand High Commissioner to Australia.
21 May 2021
Army
News

An inspiration for young leaders

Dame Annette King recently shared leadership advice to officer cadets at ADFA.

People & service
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