Royal Australian Navy Imam Mogamat Majidih Essa leads a prayer for members of the TNI AL at a local mosque in Surabaya Indonesia during Exercise Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023.
17 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Challenges personnel face during Ramadan

More education about Ramadan could be key to reducing stress on Muslim members in Defence.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Australian Army soldiers Craftsman Johnny Jinx (left) and Craftsman Habibu Mbwana undertake technical skills training during the Aircraft Technician and Avionics Technician IET courses at RAAF Base Wagga.
14 Mar 2025
Army
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Skilled soldiers keep Army in the air

At the RAAF School of Technical Training, Army trainees learn skills essential for the ADF to maintain a fighting force.

Exercises & training | People & service
Australian Defence Force sailors at the Police and Emergency Service Regatta held in Newcastle.
14 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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ADF yachties fast and furious in tough conditions

ADF sailing teams battled shifty winds and experienced rivals at the Police and Emergency Services Regatta.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Warrant Officer Class 2 Jesse Sutherland and Wodonga RSL president Jamie Wolfe train on Huon Hill for the Meet You at the Top challenge.
14 Mar 2025
Army
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Hard run to the top for mates in need

Afghanistan veteran takes on 112km challenge to boost local Returned and Services League.

Community engagement | People & service
Regiment, talks with Queensland State Emergency Service officers about assisting Hervey Bay residents in the wake of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
13 Mar 2025
Army
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Flood clean-up reaffirms Defence ties

Army vehicles rolling into Hervey Bay after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred are a familiar and comforting sight for locals.

Operations & missions | Relief & assistance
ADF participants practice a song during the Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills program in Canberra.
12 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Inspiring participants to embrace their inner artist

Applications are now open for the next four-week, live-in Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills program.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Private Carter Fredericks from 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, provides assistance in his hometown of Redlands, Brisbane as part of the ADFs response to Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
12 Mar 2025
Army
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Deployed home to help out

Private Carter Fredericks helps his local community recover after the impacts of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

People & service | Relief & assistance
Members of 6 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment meet Commander 11 Brigade, Brigadier Richard Peace, at Redlands City Council Local Government Area while supporting the local community affected by Ex Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
11 Mar 2025
Army
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Troops wade in to help after cyclone

Soldiers pitch in with Queensland Police, Emergency Services and Energex in wake of Alfred.

People & service | Relief & assistance
Australian Army officer Brigadier Damian Hill presents Lance Bombardier Joshua Burke with an engraved watch in recognition of the Mattner Award.
11 Mar 2025
Army
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Artillery award a nice surprise for gunner

Lance Bombadier Joshua Burke was not expecting an award when he came back from an exercise.

Awards & recognition
Australian Army Trooper Lachlan Ireland instructs at an Australian Football League (AFL) skills workshop for students of Ted Diro Primary School in Port Moresby, during an Australian Defence Force sports training program in Papua New Guinea. Photo by CPO Paul Berry.
06 Mar 2025
Navy, Army
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ADF and AFL bring sports and skills training to PNG military school

As part of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Pacific Sports Program being carried out in Papua New Guinea (PNG) this week, ADF AFL coaches took…

Sports, health & wellbeing
More than 360 Trainee Officers have started at the Australian Defence Force Academy with five weeks of Year One Familiarisation Training.
06 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Academy trainees ace introduction to Defence life

ADFA's five-week Year One Familiarisation Training introduces military life, instilling discipline, teamwork and resilience.

Exercises & training | People & service
Above: Air Force Service Medallions, L to R, recognising 20 years, 10 years and four years of service.
06 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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More recognition for transitioning personnel

ADF personnel to receive new service medallions recognising their time in Defence.

Awards & recognition