Pacific Partnership deputy mission commander, Wing Commander Scott Minchin holds a child during the mission in the Pacific.
06 Nov 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Friendly Aussie faces in the Pacific

More than 40 ADF personnel were part of the US Navy's disaster relief mission, Pacific Partnership.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Australian Army Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award recipients follow Lark Force’s withdrawal route through the jungle between the villages of Dodul and Maranagi in East New Britain, PNG.
05 Nov 2024
Army
News

Walking in the footsteps of their forefathers

Today's soldiers trek through the same rugged PNG terrain their forebears once struggled to survive in WW2.

Alliances & relationships | Awards & recognition
Army Petroleum Operator, Private Mason Dearing, prepares to transport fuel from an LCM-8 to the Beach Storage Area in the vicinity of Cowley Beach Training Area, Queensland.
05 Nov 2024
Army
News

Team that fuels the force

Platoons from 17 Sustainment Brigade used their marine and land fuel transfer skills to safely deliver fuel from sea to land.

Exercises & training | People & service
A CH-47F Chinook from 5th Aviation Regiment flies over Karkar Island, during Exercise Helicon Luk in Papua New Guinea.
05 Nov 2024
Army
News

Terrain tests flying skills

CH-47F Chinooks of 5 Aviation Regiment conduct high-density altitude training over the PNG highlands during Exercise Helicon Luk.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
(Centre) Commander of 7th Brigade Brigadier Giles Cornelius with members of Australian Army History unit and volunteers at Victoria Barracks Brisbane, Queensland.
04 Nov 2024
Army
News

Victoria Barracks celebrates 160 years

Victoria Barracks celebrates 160 years of being a major part of military history.

Commemoration & history
Australian Army soldier Craftsman Habibu Mbwana working on an aircraft at the RAAF School of Technical Training in Wagga Wagga, NSW.
04 Nov 2024
Army
News

A long-held dream comes true

From the age of five, Craftsman Habibu Mbwana dreamt of a career in the ADF after seeing an Australian Navy ship in Somalia.

People & service
Australian Army Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award ambassador Private Caleb Walker speaks with secondary school students from 2/22nd Battalion St. Paul's Tol High School, named to honour the service and sacrifice of 2/22nd Australian Infantry Battalion, in East New Britain, PNG.
04 Nov 2024
Army
News

PNG visit a feast for diggers' senses

Army’s Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award recipients soaked up history and culture in a 16-day battlefield tour of East New Britain in PNG.

Alliances & relationships | Awards & recognition
An F-35A Lightning II takes off during the community open day at RAAF Base Richmond.
01 Nov 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Community support is key to success

The local Hawkesbury and wider Sydney communities came together to celebrate the RAAF Base Richmond open day.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
Warrant Officer Class One Frank Franolic (right of centre), standing with friends and family, was presented with his third Federation Star by the Chief of Army.
01 Nov 2024
Army
News

After 50 years, still proud to be called a sapper

Warrant Officer Class One Frank Franolic was awarded his third Federation Star in acknowledgement of his 50 years of service.

People & service
Senior leadership discusses responsibilities of the integrated force during Pozieres Lessons 24 at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, Queensland.
01 Nov 2024
Army
News

Exercise drives fresh focus on the fight

A warfighting seminar provided an opportunity for commanders and key staff from across the Army to capture lessons learnt in 2024.

Exercises & training
Lance Corporal Ben Pascoe and Private Shanon Holloway from 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment take on the roles of Commanding Officer and Regimental Sergeant Major for the day at Lavarack Barracks Townsville, Queensland.
01 Nov 2024
Army
News

Taking charge for a day aids a good cause

Soldiers have raised funds for Legacy by stepping in as Regimental Sergeant Major and Commanding Officer for a day.

People & service
An Army soldier prepares to shoot for goal during the Army Football Championships at Gallipoli Barracks.
31 Oct 2024
Army
News

Having an even bigger ball

More than 350 soldiers recently took part in Army's biggest sporting event at Gallipoli Barracks.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing