Australian Army soldiers and members of the Philippine Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance Company conduct littoral assault training during Joint Australian Training Team – Philippines program at Marine Base Ternate, Philippines.
11 Nov 2024
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Explosive start for sappers

The first two weeks of training between the Australian and Philippine armies kicked of with a bang.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A soldier reflects at a graveside marked with a pith helmet.
11 Nov 2024
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The true cost of war is human

In his Remembrance Day message, the Chief of the Defence Force reflects on the service and sacrifice of those who have defended Australia.

Commemoration & history
At Lifeblood Townsville, Gary Mantell makes his 493rd donation.
08 Nov 2024
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Inspiring others to donate for a worthy cause

A former soldier and now Defence Australian Public Servant is about to reach his 500th blood donation milestone.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Australian Army soldier Sergeant Rey Munoz III, a driving instructor from the Army School of Transport, deploys as a linguist in support of the Joint Australian Training Team – Philippines (JATT-P) program at Marine Base Ternate, Philippines.
08 Nov 2024
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A stone's throw away from home

For Sergeant Rey Munoz III, being deployed as an Army linguist to Philippines has been a career highlight.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award recipient Lance Corporal Lachlan Goulding pays respect to the grave of medical officer Captain Brian Pokely at the Bita Paka war cemetery, PNG.
08 Nov 2024
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Soldier honours first fallen Australian medic of WW1

An Army medic reflects on the courageous sacrifices of WW1 and WW2 soldiers while on a battlefield tour in PNG.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Australian Army Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award ambassador recipient Private Caleb Walker crosses a river while trecking Lark Force’s withdrawal route between the villages of Dodul and Maranagi in East New Britain, PNG.
07 Nov 2024
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From Rwanda to WW2 battlefields

Private Caleb Walker retraces the footsteps of the Australian soldiers forced to flee Rabaul, PNG, during WW2.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Australian Army Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award recipients follow Lark Force’s withdrawal route through the jungle between the villages of Maranagi and Raigel in East New Britain, PNG.
06 Nov 2024
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Contingent commemorates lives lost at Tol massacre

Private Bill Cook's story was front of mind for Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award recipients when visiting PNG.

Awards & recognition | Commemoration & history
Army cook Lance Corporal Raberd Touch from 5th Combat Service Support Battalion won best pasta dish during Exercise Golden Plate 2024 at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane.
06 Nov 2024
Army
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Soldier with a passion for pasta

Lance Corporal Raberd Touch demonstrated his passion for pasta at the recent Army cook competition at Gallipoli Barracks.

Awards & recognition | People & service
An Army petroleum operator trainee preparing to transport fuel from a Landing Craft Mechanized, Mark 8 to the Beach Storage Area in the vicinity of Cowley Beach Training Area, Queensland.
06 Nov 2024
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Fresh faces get the good oil on exercise

In a Defence first, potential recruits saw first-hand an Army amphibious petroleum exercise in Far North Queensland.

Exercises & training | People & service
ADF personnel and members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine Air Force, Philippine Army, Philippine Coast Guard, Department of National Defense, and Philippine National Police participate in Strategic Communications and Military Public Affairs Workshop held in Manila, Philippines.
06 Nov 2024
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Great communication begins with connection

Strategic communications experts from Australia and the Philippines gather for a military public affairs workshop.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Soldiers from 5th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment and Indonesian National Armed Forces personnel conduct urban training at Robertsons Barracks, NT.
06 Nov 2024
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Ambitious amphibious exercise begins

The largest combined joint activity between the ADF and Indonesian National Armed Forces kicks off.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Army soldier Craftsman Hyun Kim at US Army Garrison Humphreys in the Republic of Korea during Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 24.
06 Nov 2024
Army
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Cool under pressure with no-sweat attitude

Craftsman Hyun Kim enjoys the various opportunities and experiences that come with being a linguist in the Army.

Exercises & training | People & service