Rear Admiral Justin Jones on duty during Operation Resolute.
10 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Contributors and achievers across the board

The ADF’s broad range of trades, roles and responsibilities is reflected in this year’s King’s Birthday military honours list.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Commanding Officer of HMAS Rankin Commander Simon O’Hehir holds the Gloucester Cup, accompanied by Commander of the Australian Fleet Rear Admiral Chris Smith and Governor of South Australia Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson.
07 Jun 2024
Navy
News

HMAS Rankin awarded Gloucester Cup

A submarine crew receive the Duke of Gloucester Cup for Navy's most proficient unit last year.

Awards & recognition | Ceremonies & events
Seaman Electronics Technician Leanne Rogerson conducts maintenance onboard USS Emory S. Land while alongside HMAS Coonawarra, Darwin.
07 Jun 2024
Navy
News

Unique opportunity for sailor's first underway

An electronics technician has spent five months on exchange with the submarine tender, USS Emory S. Land.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
Historic imagery of the arrival of HMAS Sydney III to Jervis Bay with embarked aircraft which formed the Fleet Air Arm’s first squadrons.
07 Jun 2024
Navy
News

75 years of air power projection

Navy recently marked the 75th anniversary of rising above the waves and developing a fully integrated aerial combat force.

Capability & technology | Commemoration & history
Current and former crew members of HMAS Huon gather for the ship's decommissioning ceremony at HMAS Waterhen, NSW.
07 Jun 2024
Navy
News

HMAS Huon sails into history

After 25 years of distinguished service, HMAS Huon has been decommissioned in a ceremony at HMAS Waterhen, Sydney.

Ceremonies & events
Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick (who enlisted as John Simpson), of the 3rd Field Ambulance, he was known as 'The Man with the Donkey'. He is seen here working in Shrapnel Gully at Anzac Cove, with a wounded soldier on his donkey.
07 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Honouring all creatures great and small

From elephants to pigeons, camels to donkeys, and even mice, millions of animals have been sacrificed in conflicts throughout the ages.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Maritime Human Resource Officers Application Course participants celebrate their graduation at HMAS Cerberus. Photo: Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski
06 Jun 2024
Navy
News

New careers a chance to connect

The next cohort of maritime human resource officers has graduated – a significant milestone in their careers.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Apprentice technicians from the Technical Training Faculty are given a tour of technical infrastructure aboard HMAS Canberra as part of the new Navy apprentice technician experience tour.
06 Jun 2024
Navy
News

Navy apprentices gain valuable insight

Fourteen apprentice technicians recently embarked on a tour of Fleet Base East and naval establishments in Sydney.

Exercises & training
Marine Technician Leading Seaman Billy O’Grady with equipped toolboxes on board HMAS Adelaide. Photos: Corporal Jacob Joseph
06 Jun 2024
Navy
News

The right tools for Navy's biggest ships

Proactive sailors have improved the way landing craft is maintained on board landing helicopter docks.

Capability & technology | People & service
Ratings of the 1st Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train at Domain Camp Melbourne before embarking overseas in 1915. Photos: Sea Power Centre
05 Jun 2024
Navy
Editorial

Navy reserve unit lays the foundation

It has been more than a century since Australians invented specialised reserve service.

Commemoration & history
Students from Chifley College conduct a team building exercise during a visit to Fleet Base East in Sydney. Photos: Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman
05 Jun 2024
Navy
News

Opening doors to a Navy career

A group of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders spent a day walking in the shoes of a Navy sailor.

Community engagement
Navy Cricket team captain, Sub-Lieutenant Terez Lofts prepares to hit the ball during training.
05 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Balancing work and play

Sport has proven to be a unique element of the ADF and a valued part of its culture, with 30 endorsed sports to choose from.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service