Retired Australian Army combat assault dogs Aslan, left, and Manic, of the 2nd Commando Regiment, receive the inaugural Australian Animal Distinguished Service Award at the Australian War Memorial.
28 Feb 2025
Army
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Commando canines honoured for service

Combat assault dogs have received a new award - the Australian Animal Distinguished Service Award.

Awards & recognition | Operations & missions
A small group of ADF personnel, including Commander of the Australian Contingent, Colonel Mark Coyle (centre), close off Australia’s commitment to Operation Okra at Aussie House inside US military base Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
27 Feb 2025
Army
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Flag comes down, soldiers come home

After a decade supporting the multinational coalition in its fight against Daesh, Operation Okra wraps up.

Operations & missions
Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, in RAAF blue service dress, speaks with guests at the Bombing of Darwin memorial unveiling at RAAF Base Darwin.
27 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Air Force salutes sacrifice in WW2 attack

On the 83rd anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin, two memorials were unveiled at RAAF Base Darwin.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
The Foreign Forces Desert Immersion Course instructs military personnel in Bedouin culture and desert tactics, techniques and procedures.
26 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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UAE survival training taps into Bedouin skills

Military personnel have seized a chance to enhance their skills through a one-of-a-kind tactical desert training course.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Royal Australian Navy officers, Commander Adam Shortis and Commander Stephanie Foulkes at the Defence Communications Area Master Station Australia's hand over of command at HMAS Harman.
25 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Central comms team never sleeps

Defence Communications Area Master Station Australia maintains a 24/7 watch, defending the cyber terrain.

Capability & technology | People & service
Australian Army soldier Sergeant Brent Power, a preventative medicine technician, remembers working on Operation Flood Assist at his home town of Casino, NSW, three years ago.
25 Feb 2025
Army
News

Remembering devastating floods, three years on

More than 3000 ADF personnel were deployed across northern NSW in 2022 to help communities recover.

People & service | Relief & assistance
Army Corporal Mark Donaldson, VC, speaks to soldiers during a visit to the Trainee Rehabilitation Wing on Holsworthy Barracks, NSW.
21 Feb 2025
Army
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VC recipients inspire the troops

Victoria Cross recipients Corporals Mark Donaldson and Daniel Keighran share their tales of courage.

People & service
Regimental Sargent Major of the Defence Force School of Signals, Warrant Office Class One Benn Goulter, orders signallers to "march on" at the start of a parade to celebrate the centenary of the Australian Corps of Signals in Melbourne.
21 Feb 2025
Army
News

Sending signals for a century

Army signallers gather in Melbourne to mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Captain William Guelen on site during construction works at Lombrum Naval Base, PNG.
21 Feb 2025
Army
News

Army-industry partnership builds a strong future

Junior engineers are making valuable contributions to infrastructure projects within the south-west Pacific.

Industry & partnership | People & service
Phil Burton, centre in pink jacket, and band perform at Camp Baird Headquarters Middle East for deployed Australian Defence Force personnel on Australia Day during the Forces Entertainment Tour.
20 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Entertainment tour success at Camp Baird

Comedian Anthony 'Lehmo' Lehmann and Human Nature’s Phil Burton help troops celebrate Australia Day.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Head of Australian Defence Staff - London, Brigadier Grant Mason, right, stands with Air Force crew in front of an E-7A Wedgetail aircraft at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland, after a six-month deployment to Europe as part of Operation Kudu.
19 Feb 2025
Army
News

Changing of the guard at London post

The Head of Defence Staff at the High Commission in London has handed over command after three busy years.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A girl in a pink outfit talks to a soldier in camouflage uniform about a dummy used to give health demonstrations.
19 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Welcome to the Top End

Defence Member and Family Support hosts new and repeat postings at a Darwin Convention Centre expo.

Community engagement | People & service