Warrant Officer Class Two Kim Johansen stands alongside his wife, Michelle, after being presented the Federation Star clasp to his Defence Long Service Medal for 40 years of service, at Gallipoli Barracks, Queensland.
17 Apr 2025
Army
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Four decades of dedication to Army

Warrant Officer Class Two Kim Johansen is presented with the Federation Star for 40 years of service.

People & service
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment conduct jungle training during the 147th rotation of Rifle Company Butterworth in Pulada, Malaysia.
17 Apr 2025
Army
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Charlie Company continues regiment's legacy

Australian Army soldiers deploy to Malaysia for the 147th rotation of Rifle Company Butterworth.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment Veteran, Terry Conner, at the Meritorious Unit Citation parade for the units' service in Somalia, held at at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville. Photos: Corporal Guy Sadler
16 Apr 2025
Army
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Regiment recognised for Somalia operation

Army veteran Terry Conner reflects on his unit's service during Operation Solace.

Awards & recognition | Ceremonies & events
Corporal Loretta Tosusu, from the Vanuatu Mobile Forces, and Warrant Officer Class 2 Sela 'Eva Fifita Finau, from His Majesty's Armed Forces (Tonga), compare images during the International Combined Public Affairs and Photographers course.
15 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Partners put through their paces in public affairs

International soldiers and officers attend the ADF's first multinational Public Affairs Officer and Photographers course.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Army Corporal Bailey Cassidy refuels a CH-47F Chinook with some 3000lbs of blended sustainable aviation fuel at RAAF Base East Sale in southern Victoria.
15 Apr 2025
Army, Air Force
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Loading up on sustainable aviation fuel

Army Aviation joins Air Force and Joint Capability Group in using sustainable aviation fuel.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Chaplains from six different nations of the South Pacific lay wreaths at the Australian War Memorial.
14 Apr 2025
Army
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Faith in the face of modern conflict

South Pacific military chaplains and faith leaders promote spiritual fitness at the Defence Faith Forum.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
From left, Royal Australian Mint coin designer Adam Ball, Army Head of Corps Brigadier Deane Limmer and acting Chief Executive Officer Emily Martin of the Royal Australian Mint, at the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra.
14 Apr 2025
Army
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Special coin signals a century of service

The Royal Australian Mint pays tribute to 100 years of Army's Corps of Signals with a cryptic coin.

Commemoration & history | Community engagement
Defence Science and Technology Group scientist Dr Ben Sparkes left, works with Australian-built quantum clocks at the University of Adelaide. He is now part of a research project to create and deliver a ground-to-satellite optical quantum link.
14 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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New tech to enhance the battlespace

This World Quantum Day, Defence Science and Technology Group shares details of a new cutting-edge research project.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Corporal Sarah Munro, centre, and Private Cassandra Lally, right, from the South East Queensland Netball Association, present staff from Mates4Mates Brisbane a framed jersey to recognise their sponsorship.
14 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Netball bonds with Mates4Mates

South East Queensland Netball Association honours sponsor's shared values with framed jersey award.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Participants undertake Run Army 2025 throughout Brisbane CBD.
14 Apr 2025
Army
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Run Army participants dig deep for Legacy

Now firmly on Brisbane's social calendar, its recent Run Army event was the biggest yet, raising $210,000 for charity so far.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
Commander Integrated Area Defence System, Air Vice-Marshal Nathan Christie, speaks to participants of Exercise Bersama Shield during the opening ceremony at Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth in Penang, Malaysia.
11 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Nations prepare for warfighting exercise

Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom conduct exercises across the Malay Peninsula. 

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
The Townsville community participates in Run Army 2025 at Jezzine Barracks, Townsville, Queensland.
11 Apr 2025
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Running for a common cause

Run Army turnout promotes health, resilience and support for those who serve in Australia's premier garrison city.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing