Luke Manhire, from Team Australia, defends against a United States Air Force player in the wheelchair rugby competition at the Warrior Games 2024. Photo: Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.
25 Jun 2024
Army
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Setting an example for his sons

When Luke Manhire held his first-born son he knew he had to join the ADF, now he is representing Australia at the Warrior Games.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Brett Lewis prepares to compete in the men’s powerlifting event at Warrior Games 2024. Photos: Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller
24 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Targeting personal bests at Warrior Games

Brett Lewis has stepped onto the world sporting stage to participate in the 2024 Warrior Games in Florida.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
David Galla, thanks the crowd for their support during his men's powerlifting competition at the Warrior Games 2024. Photo: Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson
24 Jun 2024
Army
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Warrior Games helps athlete move forward

Former Army rifleman David Galla is donning the green and gold to represent Australia at the Warrior Games.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Sue Osborn, of Team Australia, competes during in the women's powerlifting competition at the Warrior Games 2024. Photo: Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller
24 Jun 2024
Army
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Reinvigorating a spark of competitiveness

It is Sue Osborn's passion for team sports that is motivating the 48-year-old to compete at this month’s Warrior Games in Florida.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Australian Army environmental health officer Lieutenant Joel Bright from the 3rd Health Battalion at his field laboratory during Exercise Rhino Run at Cultana Training Area, South Australia. Photo: Sergeant Matthew Bickerton
24 Jun 2024
Army
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Health officers play a crucial role

Environmental health officers work to reduce gastrointestinal illnesses, vector-borne diseases and other non-combat-related injuries.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Corporal Samuel Smith
24 Jun 2024
Navy, Army
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Army signaller excels in maritime operations

Corporal Samuel Smith deployed to Bahrain on Operation Manitou, supporting maritime security in the Middle East.

Operations & missions | People & service
Lieutenant Kirby Watts trains for rowing events during the Warrior Games 2024 Team Australia training camp at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. Photo: Chief Petty Officer Paul Berry.
21 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Vying for Ultimate Champion title

Lieutenant Kirby Watts goes full throttle in hopes of being crowned the 2024 Warrior Games Ultimate Champion.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Team Australia's Ben Owens moves past Jamie Adam Smyth during a wheelchair rugby training session in preparation for the Warrior Games 2024. Photo: Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson
21 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Ready to tackle wheelchair rugby at Warrior Games

Winning medals might be a bonus, but it’s the on-court rugby action that matters most for 2024 Warrior Games competitor Ben Owens.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Warrior Games 2024 Team Australia conducts wheelchair rugby training at the ESPN Athletics Centre in Orlando, Florida.
21 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Warrior Games showcases Defence resilience

The Australian 2024 Warrior Games team have arrived in Orlando ahead of this year’s games, hosted by the US Department of Defense from June 21-30.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Major Leigh Johansen, encourages soldiers to tell their story and submit an entry to the Army Storytelling Competition.
21 Jun 2024
Army
News

Capturing Army's story through unique competition

More than 100 serving army members share their heartfelt stories on 'Why I Serve' in the inaugural Army Storytelling Competition.

Awards & recognition | Sports, health & wellbeing
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of Defence Force Warrant Officer Ken Robertson talks with Chief of Defence Force General Angus Campbell.
20 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Doors open wider to enlisted personnel

Studying abroad, experiencing cultures and building professional networks with partner countries is now open to senior enlisted personnel.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Army soldier Sergeant Sheree Willcox competes in the Torian Pro.
20 Jun 2024
Army
News

Reaching CrossFit's global stage

For the first time, ADF had individual representation at the Torian Pro, Oceania’s premier CrossFit event.

Sports, health & wellbeing