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Five EC-135 helicopters conduct a fly past on completion of the Joint Helicopter School Course 012 graduation ceremony at 723 Squadron, HMAS Albatross. Photo: Petty Officer Justin Brown
16 Oct 2023
Navy, Army
News

Graduates take to the skies

The ADF welcomed its latest aviators after their graduation from 723 Squadron – Joint Helicopter School. 

Exercises & training | People & service
Group shot of participants and instructors of the Joint Operations Law Consolidation course.
13 Oct 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Readied to apply the laws of war

Tested amid the chaos of a simulated conflict, legal officers from the ADF and Five Eyes nations prepared for the legalities of war.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Defence staff take part in yoga on the lawns of Russell Offices, Canberra.
13 Oct 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Reaching for better mental health

Yoga on the lawns of Russell Offices is one of the ways Defence is recognising the importance of mental wellbeing.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Petty Officer Cassandra Duncan, from Fleet Support Unit Australia, donates plasma in Sydney on October 5.
13 Oct 2023
Navy
News

The courage to give after tackling fears

Ever since Petty Officer Cassandra Duncan received life-saving blood transfusions she has wanted to donate to others.

People & service
The Patron of ADF Cadets, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove (Retired) joined cadets on the wharf.
13 Oct 2023
Navy
News

The adventure of a lifetime

More than 150 Navy cadets were brought together from all over Australia to experience a range of activities and training during their annual camp.

Exercises & training
 Commander Alisdair Putt, front, and Lieutenant Stuart Moore train for the World’s Toughest Row off the Essex coastline in the North Sea.
13 Oct 2023
Navy
News

Rowing the Atlantic for veterans charity

Three current and former ADF members will negotiate the Atlantic in a small boat, as part of the World’s Toughest Row.

People & service
Leading Seaman Maritime Logistics Rebecca Signey with children in firefighting ensemble during HMAS Hobart’s Family Day, Fleet Base East, NSW.
12 Oct 2023
Navy
News

Stepping on board and into their boots

HMAS Hobart celebrated her sixth birthday in grand style with family and friends invited on board.

Ceremonies & events
Commanding Officer HMAS Toowoomba Commander Darin MacDonald, left, and youngest crewmember, Seaman Jack Lefevre, cut Toowoomba’s 18th birthday cake during a regional presence deployment. Photo: Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez
12 Oct 2023
Navy
News

Toowoomba sails into adulthood

HMAS Toowoomba has come of age, celebrating 18 years since commissioning.

Ceremonies & events
Chaplain Stephen Briggs with Bob the 54-year-old cockatoo at HMAS Moreton’s Blessing of the Pets.
12 Oct 2023
Navy
News

Blessing all creatures great and small

A Navy Chaplain has been conducting a ‘blessing of the animals’ service since 2017 to celebrate all living creatures.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
The Defense Forces Dental Services Meeting at Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park, Sydney.
12 Oct 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Fit to bite, fit to fight

Dentists from defence forces from around the world met in Sydney to discuss oral health issues relevant to the military.

Industry & partnership
Major General Douglas Laidlaw with the South Australia Employer Support Awards category winners and honourable mentions.
11 Oct 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Going above and beyond for reservists

South Australian employers have been recognised for their continued support to their ADF reservist employees.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Captain Simon Cannell presents a challenge coin to Leading Seaman Grady Munks during a homeporting ceremony at Larrakeyah Defence Precinct, Darwin, NT.
11 Oct 2023
Navy
News

Welcome home recognises family

A ceremony at Larrakeyah Defence Precinct has welcomed ADV Cape Woolamai to her homeport of HMAS Coonawarra.

Ceremonies & events
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