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Director of Exercise Austral Shield 2024 Brigadier Damian Hill, right, watches as Comcare director Peter Davies is shown over an Army vehicle at HMAS Harman, near Canberra. Photo: Corporal Cameron Pegg
30 Jul 2024
Army
News

Comcare gives nod of approval to Ex Austral Shield

Comcare personnel were invited to Exercise Austral Shield control headquarters to see Defence planning and safety processes in practice.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Army soldier Sapper Jack Henderson, from 1st Combat Engineer Regiment, throws wood on a pile for the Garma Festival during Exercise Predator's Run in Nhulunbuy, NT.
29 Jul 2024
Army
News

Soldiers help local community

Soldiers set aside time to help the local community in the lead up to a major exercise.

Community engagement
The last M1A1 Abrams main battle tank rolled out of Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. The new Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 main battle tanks will be introduced later this year.
29 Jul 2024
Army
News

Last tank out of brigade

The last M1A1 Abrams main battle tank rolled out of Gallipoli Barracks to make way for the new Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 main battle tanks.

Commemoration & history
Australian Army soldiers from 11th Brigade invite a young show-goer to climb up through the roof hatch of a Hawkei light protected mobility vehicle at the Cairns Show during Exercise Austral Shield 2024.
29 Jul 2024
Army
News

Camouflage stands out at the Cairns Show

Army Reserve soldiers set aside time from Exercise Austral Shield 2024 to join locals at the annual Cairns Show.

Community engagement
 Army soldier, Corporal William Maloney, from the Australian Army Drone Racing Team, works on his drone during the Nationals Qualifier held at Simpson Barracks, Victoria.
26 Jul 2024
Army
News

Army drone racer inspires students to fly high

A part-time soldier and Army Drone Team racer is determined to give young people in rural NSW opportunities often more accessible to city…

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
 Deputy Chief of Army Major General Christopher Smith presents Warrant Officer Class 1 Rodney Speter with his two Federation Stars for 45 years of service.
26 Jul 2024
Army
News

Still serving after 45 years

Last month, 65-year-old Warrant Officer Class 1 Rodney Speter received two Federation Stars – a rare occasion.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Australian Army soldier Sergeant Lars Jessop on Centre Court at Wimbledon, where he volunteered as a military steward.
26 Jul 2024
Army
News

Soldier courts success at Wimbledon

For 70 years, the UK Armed Forces have volunteered their services at Wimbledon, this year an Australian Army sergeant joined in.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
Lance Corporal Claudia de Grave-Nott shoots for goal during the Edith Cowan University Western Invitational Tournament.
26 Jul 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Worth their net weight in gold

The ADF women's basketball team wins gold at the Edith Cowan University invitational tournament in Perth.

Sports, health & wellbeing
The winning Navy team from the NSW Interservice Squash Tournament, Sydney.
25 Jul 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Squash stars court victory

Navy players named champions of the 2024 NSW Interservice Squash Tournament, with Air Force and Army in second.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A soldier from 12th/16th Hunter River Lancers talks to a potential 51st Battalion, Far North Queensland Regiment, Indigenous recruit about the Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle at Porton Barracks in Cairns.
25 Jul 2024
Army
News

Recruits check out new sets of wheels

Indigenous pre-recruits get a close-up look at Army vehicles and equipment delivered for Exercise Austral Shield.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Trooper Lloyd McLauchlan returns to Derby District High School, which he used to attend, to talk to students as part of Exercise Austral Shield.
25 Jul 2024
Army
News

Trooper goes back to school on WA exercise

While on exercise, Army Trooper Lloyd McLauchlan has paid a visit to the WA town of Derby, including his former high school.

Exercises & training | People & service
Australian Army soldier Sapper Benjamin Otto from 6th Engineer Support Regiment reunites with his son and partner during a family visit to the 2024 Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Programme in Amata, SA.
25 Jul 2024
Army
News

Outback reunion for families a twofold reward

Family members travelled more than 2000km to the Red Centre to visit troops deployed on a community assistance program in Amata.

Community engagement