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Chief Petty Officer Jessie McFarland runs a barbershop for charity on board HMAS Adelaide. Photo: Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol
06 Dec 2022
Navy
News

Haircuts that make a difference

When he needs some motivation, Chief Petty Officer Jessie McFarlane gives himself a haircut.

People & service
Physical training instructor Petty Officer Jacob Machen conducts the first ADF Fitness Leaders course at sea on board HMAS Adelaide. Photo: Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol
05 Dec 2022
Navy, Army
News

Budding fitness leaders run on water

Navy ran the first sea-borne ADF Fitness Leaders course for Army during Indo-Pacific Endeavour.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Royal Australian Navy Chaplain Majidih Essa chats with First Admiral Didong Rio at the Indonesian Naval Command and Staff College during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022.
05 Dec 2022
Navy
News

Faith in bridges of respect

Navy’s first Muslim chaplain visited the Maldives, Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia to build relationships with regional partners.

Alliances & relationships | Community engagement
Scott Grimley with his guide dog, Dudley and Able Seaman Taryn Dickens with her assistance dog, Gigi enjoy some time in the sun. Photo: Private Nicholas Marquis
02 Dec 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Finding the ability to keep working

On the International Day of People with a Disability, two Defence employees tell their stories.

People & service
HMA Ships Adelaide and Anzac conduct Officer of the Watch Manoeuvres with Indian Navy Ships Jalashwa and Kavaratti. Photo: Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper
02 Dec 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Indo-Pacific Endeavour wraps up

Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022 concluded after a successful three months engaging with 14 countries across the region. 

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
From left, Private Shane Bagley and Private Frank Atkinson of the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment on HMAS Adelaide. Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol
02 Dec 2022
Navy, Army
News

Army’s amphibious force always ready at sea

Whether on land or at sea, the Australian Amphibious Force (AAF) personnel aboard HMAS Adelaide have been ready for anything.

Capability & technology | Operations & missions
Australian Army signaller Christie Dutra shows members from the Indonesian National Armed Forces the Austeyr Enhanced F88 at HMAS Adelaide’s Defence Industry Expo. Photo: Leading Seaman Nadav Harel
02 Dec 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence innovation on show

Expos usually happen in exhibition halls, but companies have displayed their newest and best equipment recently on HMAS Adelaide.

Capability & technology
Able Seaman Taryn Dickens with her assistance dog, Gigi, at Brindabella Park, ACT. Photo: Private Nicholas Marquis
02 Dec 2022
Navy
News

A change in vision brings opportunity

When Able Seaman Taryn Dickens thought she had a long migraine, she didn’t know her life was going to change.

People & service
Members of New Entry Officer Course 67 contribute to the Defence Blood Challenge by donating blood at the mobile blood centre, Nowra. Photos: Petty Officer Justin Brown
02 Dec 2022
Navy
News

New blood to the challenge

Twelve members of New Entry Officers' Course 67 have rolled up their sleeves to donate blood at the Nowra Mobile Donor site.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Leading Seaman Stacey Allen, left, and Lieutenant Danica Zhan provide dental care to Leading Seaman Damien Ripley while embarked in HMAS Stalwart.
01 Dec 2022
Navy
News

Pearly whites on the deep blue sea

Lieutenant Danica Zhan and Leading Seaman Stacey Allen form the first deployed dental team on board HMAS Stalwart.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Commanding Officer 816 Squadron, Commander Lee Pritchard and members of 816 squadron march through the streets of Caloundra. Photos: Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts
01 Dec 2022
Navy
News

Warm Caloundra welcome for 816 Squadron

Members of 816SQN have conducted a freedom-of-entry down the main street of Caloundra in Queensland.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
Able Seaman Marine Technician Umberto Nanino onboard ADV Reliant in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Photo: Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill
01 Dec 2022
Navy
News

From Naples to the Pacific

When Able Seaman Marine Technician Umberto Nanino joined the crew of the ADV Reliant he brought years of experience with him.

People & service
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