Florence Violet McKenzie wears her Women’s Emergency Signaling Corps uniform.
10 Jul 2023
Navy
News

Canberra park honours signals pioneer

Australia’s first female electrical engineer was also a force behind the Women's Royal Australian Naval Service.

Awards & recognition | Commemoration & history
Defence Indigenous Elders speak during a panel for NAIDOC Week at Canberra on July 3. From left, Air Force Warrant Officer Donald Taylor, Aunty Frances Visini, Aunty Lorraine Hatton, Uncle Phillip Bowie and John Love. Photo: Corporal Michael Rogers
09 Jul 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Elders take centre stage

Defence Indigenous Service Elders shared their experiences with hundreds of Defence personnel during a panel discussion for NAIDOC Week in Ngunnawal…

Ceremonies & events | People & service
HMAS Anzac conducts a replenishment at sea with USNS Rappahannock during a regional presence deployment. Photos: Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper
07 Jul 2023
Navy
News

A cultural exchange on water

Australian personnel have been given a taste of life on board a US Navy super carrier.

Alliances & relationships
From left, Defence Personnel Minister Matt Keogh, Defence Minister Richard Marles and Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy stand beside United States Navy submarine USS Asheville during a visit to HMAS Stirling, Western Australia. Photo: Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez
07 Jul 2023
Navy
News

Growing the workforce of tomorrow

A new program will give young Australians hands-on experience in designing, building and maintaining submarines.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Personnel from HMAS Watson participate in Lifeline’s Push-Up Challenge. Photo: Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall
05 Jul 2023
Navy
News

Navy personnel push for better

Sailors and officers at HMAS Watson completed a staggering 84,630 push-ups in the name of mental health awareness.

Sports, health & wellbeing
ADF Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork, and Skills program participant PO Lee-Anne Cooper with her family at the showcase event at the University of Canberra’s Inspire Centre. Photos: Corporal Madhur Chitnis
04 Jul 2023
Navy
News

Drawings worth a thousand words

Words are sometimes hard for Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper, but an ADF program gave her the voice to share how she feels.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Chief of Joint Capabilities Lieutenant General John Frewen signs the Change in Command of Space Command document in front of Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman and Commander Defence Space Command Air Vice Marshal Cath Roberts. Photo: SGT Rodney Welch
03 Jul 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

A big day for the space domain

July 1 marked a significant day for Australia’s space domain and for the ADF’s first joint space unit. 

Capability & technology | Commemoration & history
Chief Petty Officer Marine Technician Barry Watego at Fleet Base East, Sydney. Photo: Able Seaman Jasmine Moody
03 Jul 2023
Navy
News

Uncle seeks the best from his crew

Chief Petty Officer Barry Watego said Navy’s diversity has changed a lot since he joined in 2001.

People & service
Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell congratulates Warrant Officer Ken Robertson on his new role.
03 Jul 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
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New role gives personnel direct line to chief

Warrant Officer Ken Robertson has become the first Senior Enlisted Adviser to the Chief of the Defence Force.

People & service
Uncle Phillip Bowie and Aunty Fran Visini are the Navy Indigenous Development Program’s first Navy Indigenous Elders and provide cultural support for the recruits and staff at HMAS Cairns in Queensland. Photo: Lieutenant Commander Christopher Thornton
02 Jul 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Elders support, mentor, guide and inspire

NAIDOC Week acknowledges respected Defence Elders who strengthen links between Defence and Indigenous communities.

People & service
Warrant Officer Class Two Andrew Payne, of 6th Engineer Support Regiment, with the Federation Star clasp to his Defence Force Long Service Medal and a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of 40 years of service to the ADF. Photos: Warrant Officer Class 2 Kim Allen
01 Jul 2023
Navy, Army
News

A long path to Army career

Reservist celebrates 40 years of service across Navy and Army.

Awards & recognition | People & service
ADV Cape Capricorn’s boarding officer, Lieutenant Michael Loudon, issues a notice of legislative forfeiture to personnel on a foreign fishing vessel.
30 Jun 2023
Navy
News

Night boarding in the Timor Sea

Thirty-one days into its first sea posting, Navy’s newest patrol boat landed its first catch.

Operations & missions