Australian Army troopers from the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) help a mate over a 10-foot wall, during the 7th Brigade Military Skills Competition at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane.
08 Jul 2024
Army
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Expressing Army's story through mateship

Army is inviting members to share what mateship means to them as part of the second Army Storytelling Competition.

Awards & recognition
Candidates who successfully completed the 2024 Special Forces Selection Course recover at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra.
08 Jul 2024
Army
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Time to refresh after gruelling test

Special Operations Command’s newest candidates recovered after putting their bodies through Army’s toughest course.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
Private Luke Kennedy and Captain Debra Johnson mixing cement to create tiles for the Amata Anangu School in remote north-western South Australia.
08 Jul 2024
Army
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Supporting his community

Anangu man, Private Luke Kennedy, is helping to deliver training to his remote hometown community.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
Australian Army Warrant Officer Class Two Brett Holloway at the Defence Space and Cyber College at HMAS Harman.
05 Jul 2024
Army
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Never too old for cyber

One soldier is encouraging others to consider changing trades to something that interests them in the Army, particularly cyber, no matter their age.

People & service
Australian guitarist Glen Harrison gives his all while performing with Australian country music star Amber Lawrence during a Forces Entertainment Tour in the UK.
05 Jul 2024
Army
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Entertaining the troops the true-blue way

ADF personnel training Ukrainian soldiers in Britain have received a touch of home-inspired, true-blue, live country music.

Operations & missions
Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment participate in a weighted "Gun Run" during a physical training session after several weeks deployed to the field, Lavarack Barracks, Queensland.
05 Jul 2024
Army
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Taking the heat off soldiers

Army's new policy to keep soldiers cool in the heat of battle is being trialled by 1 Brigade to reduce heat injury and illness.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Army M1A1 Abrams tank firing during Exercise Gauntlet Strike in Puckapunyal.
05 Jul 2024
Army
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Armoured officers experience combined arms power

Trainees unleashed carnage and obliterated targets during a regimental officer basic course in Puckapunyal.

Exercises & training
Nursing Officer Lieutenant Commander Rebekah Passmore and Warrant Officer Class Two Bradley Passmore with there sons at Googong, NSW. Photo: Leading Seawoman Tara Morrison.
05 Jul 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Dual-serving couples can now share leave

As part of the latest change under the ADF Leave Framework, a new policy will now provide dual-serving couples with leave-sharing arrangements.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Outgoing Chief of Joint Capabilities Lieutenant General John Frewen presents Chief of Joint Capabilities Lieutenant General Susan Coyle with the symbol of office at the Change of Command ceremony, Russell Offices, Canberra.
04 Jul 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Command change marks first female domain lead

Lieutenant General John Frewen has handed over the position of Chief of Joint Capabilities to Lieutenant General Susan Coyle.

Awards & recognition | Ceremonies & events
Students of the University of New South Wales Master of Explosive Ordnance degree observe an energetic substance demonstration at Majura Training Area, Canberra.
04 Jul 2024
Army
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Course goes off with a bang

The Master of Explosive Ordnance degree is now available to nominated ADF personnel, APS staff and approved Defence contractors.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Members of the Service Attachés and Advisers Group Engagement Program during an industry visit to Axiom Precision Manufacturing in South Australia.
03 Jul 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Technologies shared with partners

Foreign military attachés visited Adelaide-based Defence bases and industry, exploring capabilities and emerging technologies.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Members of Special Operations Command conduct a military free fall during Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day 2024 in Brunei.
03 Jul 2024
Army
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Making the jump for a special relationship

Commandos from 1st Commando Regiment parachuted with their Royal Brunei Armed Forces counterparts to celebrate Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day.

Alliances & relationships