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Damian Eaton, ACMC’s Assistant Director for Exercises and Plans, delivers pre-deployment briefings to the land groups preparing to deploy to Wallis and Futuna as part of Exercise Croix du Sud.
21 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Civil-military partners plan Pacific disaster response

Scenario-based workshops simulate realistic environments after major weather events in Wallis and Futuna.

Exercises & training | Relief & assistance
Royal Canadian Air Force Lieutenant Commander Brian Brook, Royal Australian Navy Lieutenant Commander Andrew Frugtniet and United States Navy Lieutenant Makiling deployed to Japan in support of the United Nations Security Council Resolution Enforcement Coordination Cell.
21 May 2025
Navy, Air Force
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Front-row seat on Indo-Pacific security

Australian Defence Force personnel work with international partners to enforce UN sanctions against North Korea.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Australian Army Leopards player Warrant Officer Class 2 Zane Mitchell runs with the ball towards two Royal Australian Navy Old Salts players during the ADF Rugby Union Championships.
20 May 2025
Navy, Army
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Sporting spirit keeps old warriors in the game

Rugby reunites former comrades in Navy and Army rugby union veterans match.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Lieutenant Commander Justin Martin plays from the rough at Royal Adelaide Golf Club, Adelaide.
20 May 2025
Navy, Army
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Strong finish from ADF golfers

Defence takes on top-flight South Australian amateurs at the Royal Adelaide Golf Club for a two-day tournament.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Leading Seaman T works as personal assistant to Chief of Joint Operations at Headquarters Joint Operations Command.
19 May 2025
Navy
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Navy a haven for strength in diversity

Leading Seaman T finds her Australian family through service with the Royal Australian Navy.

People & service
One person who has a particular strong affinity to the Ship is Able Seaman Harley Orpin, with an elaborate tattoo of the ship on his left arm.
18 May 2025
Navy
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Five years at sea for HMAS Sydney V

Navy's first ship since World War 2 to be commissioned at sea marks its fifth anniversary on the ocean wave.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Warrant Officer Ben van den Akker, of the Royal Australian Air Force Band, presents a commemorative plaque to Scott Harbin, school band director, during a music workshop and cultural exchange at the United Nations International School in Hanoi, Vietnam.
15 May 2025
Navy, Air Force
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ADF musicians share culture in Vietnam

Indo-Pacific Endeavour brings music to the United Nations International School Hanoi.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Leading Seaman Communications and Information Systems Teagan Hankins raises the Australian White Ensign for the first time onboard newly Commissioned HMAS Cape Schanck during a ceremony held at HMAS Coonawarra, Darwin, Northern Territory.
15 May 2025
Navy
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White Ensign welcome to the fleet

Two evolved Cape-class patrol boats are officially recognised as commissioned warships in the Royal Australian Navy.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
Trainees from the Joint Medic Course participate in a theory lesson at the ADF School of Health on Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla.
15 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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School of Health embraces triservice challenge

Defence medical professionals are ready for any job, anywhere, after 18-month Joint Medic course.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston, signs the ADF Family Covenant with Defence Family Advocate of Australia, Charlotte Webb, DMFS patron, Belinda Johnston, Chief of Personnel, Lieutenant General Natasha Fox, and acting head of Joint Support Services Division, Air Commodore Patrick Keane.
15 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Families front of mind for ADF

International Day of Families celebrates the unwavering strength and commitment of support on the home front.

Community engagement | People & service
Members of the Pacific Response Group headquarters team in Noumea, New Caledonia during Exercise Croix du Sud.
14 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Debut for regional emergency response group

Australia joins partner nations on French-led Exercise Croix du Sud, a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise.

Exercises & training
Lieutenant Ashley Churchin shows members of the public the systems on the bridge on board HMAS Choules during an open day held in Hobart.
13 May 2025
Navy
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Choules brings sea life to shore

Hobart locals were welcomed aboard HMAS Choules during a port visit open day.

Community engagement | People & service