Members of the Defence Force School of Signals - Maritime Wing march through the streets of HMAS Cerberus during celebrations to mark 100 years of communications training. Photo: Petty Officer James Whittle
14 Jul 2021
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Signals school marks milestone

The Defence Force School of Signals – Maritime Communication Information Systems Wing marked a century of training at HMAS Cerberus.

People & service
Australian Army soldiers, of 2nd Batallion, the Royal Australian Regiment, approach Langham Beach, Queensland, during Talisman Sabre 2019. Photo: Sergeant 1st Class Whitney C. Houston
13 Jul 2021
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Show of strength for Talisman Sabre

Exercise Talisman Sabre kicks off this month, showcasing the ADF’s capability.

Exercises & training
HMAS Brisbane, JS Makinami, ROKS Wang Geon and USS Rafael Peralta sail in company during Exercise Pacific Vanguard. Photo: Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman
12 Jul 2021
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Navies showcase combined capability

Warships from Australia, Japan, South Korea and the US have successfully completed Exercise Pacific Vanguard.

Alliances & relationships
Commodore Jim Dickson (retd) unveils the sign for the new road named in his honour at HMAS Cerberus, joined by members of his family and senior Cerberus personnel. Photo: Petty Officer James Whittle
12 Jul 2021
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Road names provide link to the past

Commodore Jim Dickson (retd) recently returned to HMAS Cerberus to officially unveil a new street named after him. 

People & service
HMAS Brisbane launches its Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile during Exercise Pacific Vanguard. Photo: Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman
09 Jul 2021
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Missile firings a first

Exercise Pacific Vanguard started with a bang this week. 

Alliances & relationships
Leading Seaman Breanna Jacobs-Rochford photographed Sarpeye Warriors Privates Leo Akriba, left, and Jerry Anau from the 51st Battalion, Far North Queensland Regiment, during the Coming of the Light festival on Darnley Island in the Torres Strait.
09 Jul 2021
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Shining a light on cultural awareness

Attending the Coming of the Light Festival on Erub Island in the Torres Strait was a memorable experience for two sailors.

People & service
Dr Victor Leonard in later life during a television interview.
09 Jul 2021
Navy
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Armidale's last survivor disembarks

Victor ‘Ray’ Leonard, the last survivor of the corvette HMAS Armidale I, sunk in action in 1942, has died in Victoria.

People & service
No. 816 Squadron Flight 7 maintenance team re-arms MH-60R helicopter Tiger 14 with a torpedo during the anti-submarine warfare phase of Exercise Tigerfish.
09 Jul 2021
Navy
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Tigerfish tests warfighting proficiency of aircrews

Navy’s submarine-hunting and anti-surface warfare helicopters have successfully completed Exercise Tigerfish.

Exercises & training
HMAS Brisbane conducts maritime manoeuvres with ships from Japan, South Korea and the US during Exercise Pacific Vanguard. Photo: Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman
08 Jul 2021
Navy
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Navies prove strength in numbers

Warships from Australia, Japan, South Korea and the US have joined forces to conduct a series of high-end warfighting activities.

Alliances & relationships
Leading Seaman Edson Tango-Sella, Petty Officer Jessica Fisher, Leading Seaman Lara Pilton and Taronga zoo keepers with the equipment donated by HMAS Watson Photo: Steph Kula
08 Jul 2021
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Watson's gift to zoo

Members from HMAS Watson turned trash into treasure recently by donating unused battle ropes, tyres and logs to animals at Taronga Zoo.

People & service
Army personnel from the 22nd Engineer Regiment and the 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment clear a fallen tree branch in Carrajung, Victoria. Photo: Corporal David Cotton
08 Jul 2021
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ADF there to help after storms, COVID-19

It's been a busy time for ADF personnel in Victoria as they provided help to storm-affected communities and supported the government's COVID-19…

Relief & assistance
Headquarters Joint Operations Command and Spotless personnel participate in the 2021 Push For Better push-up challenge on the Walter Roy Hyles Field at HQJOC Bungendore, NSW.
07 Jul 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Pushing it to the limit

About 150 personnel from Headquarters Joint Operations Command and attached components participated in the 2021 Push-Up Challenge.

People & service