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An Australian Army medic from 2nd Health Battalion provides blood to a simulated casualty at the point of injury during Exercise Viper Walk 2024.
28 Mar 2024
Army
News

Blood lifeline on the frontline

In a first for the ADF health system, 2nd Health Battalion medics simulated giving patients blood at the point of injury as part of early treatment…

Exercises & training
Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett at HMAS Kuttabul, Sydney, with the North Queensland Cowboys Anzac Day 2024 jersey – which features an image he took during Exercise Brolga Run 2023.
27 Mar 2024
Army
News

A picture paints a footy team

An image taken by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhasset features on the North Queensland Cowboys NRL Anzac Day jersey.

Community engagement | People & service
A Fitzroy Stars player lines up a hand pass as players chase him from the 4th Brigade AFL team at the Sir Douglas Nicholls Oval, Melbourne, March 2024.
27 Mar 2024
Army
News

Local community the winner on the day

Army personnel take on the Fitzroy Stars for an historic Australian Rules double-header in Victoria.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Attendees of the Maritime Warfare Officer Course at HMAS Stirling.
27 Mar 2024
Navy, Army
News

Navy to share maritime skills with Army officers

Six Army officers are undertaking the Accelerated Maritime Warfare Officer Course in WA and NSW.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
An Air Force F-35A Lightning II performs a handling display during the RAAF Base Townsville community open day.
27 Mar 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Thanks for having us, Townsville

Curious locals learnt more about what happens behind the gates at RAAF Base Townsville during its community open day.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
Australian Army medic Private Sarinda Mills (left) is an observer mentor overseeing emergency medical care provided to a simulated casualty at the point of injury during Exercise Viper Walk 2024.
27 Mar 2024
Army
News

Simulation makes it real for health brigade

Paramedic students were among simulated casualties during a major health exercise in South-East Queensland.

Exercises & training
A Royal Australian Air Force Military Critical Care Aeromedical Evacuation team participate in a simulated evacuation scenario in the Australian Army Role 2E health facility during Exercise Viper Walk 2024. Photo: Corporal Melina Young
26 Mar 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Operating together on Viper Walk

Patients were ushered into what appeared to be a tent city at the Greenbank Military Training Area, but looks were deceiving.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Petty Officer Hannah Stiles and Pam Burridge ride a wave during the ADF Women’s Surf Development Camp in Ulladulla.
26 Mar 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Conquering waves and building friendships

Thirty-two personnel attended the ADF Women's Surf Development Camp in Ulladulla, coached by champion surfer Pam Burridge.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Kajrie Tauiliili from Lotopa, Samoa, coaches her basketball team during a high performance clinic run by the ADF sports training program in Samoa.
25 Mar 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Program leaves lasting impact

ADF personnel head over to Samoa as part of the Pacific Sports Program to deliver coaching and referee accreditations.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
An Army medic from 2nd Health Battalion gives emergency medical care to simulated casualties during Exercise Viper Walk.
25 Mar 2024
Army
News

Intense simulated injuries test medics

More than 400 medics treated and transported patients during Exercise Viper Walk at Greenbank training area.

Exercises & training
Army Drone Racing Team captain Sapper Alex Brown prepares his equipment for a drone racing tournament at Airshows Downunder Shellharbour.
22 Mar 2024
Army
News

Drone racer awarded for inspiring next generation

A sapper was awarded a gold commendation for his captaincy of and help in growing Army's drone racing team.

Awards & recognition
Corporal Chloe Loftus from 16th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, during Project Convergence Capstone 4 at Camp Pendleton, California.
22 Mar 2024
Army
News

Signaller’s network reaches the US

Corporal Chloe Loftus’ job in the Australian Army as a battlespace communications specialist has taken her to the US.

Capability & technology | People & service