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Squadron Leader Aleisha Croxford on stage at the Gungahlin College Theatre in Canberra. Photo: Private Nicholas Marquis
24 Feb 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Personnel painted in a different light

Anyone in the ADF who says ‘nothing can surprise them’ should ask a colleague if they have hidden talents.

Community engagement | People & service
Official musicians from Royal Australian Navy Bands Tasmania, Sydney and Melbourne combine to perform in Hobart. Photo: Richard Jupe
24 Feb 2023
Navy
News

Navy brings new sound to old ceremony

New notes rang out at Tasmania’s Royal Hobart Regatta, during the performance of a new composition from Navy Band.

Ceremonies & events
Defence members and Defence LGBTI Information Service members before last year's march at the SCG. From left, Tanya McGee, Lieutenant Rachael Cosgrove-White, Captain Ashley Ngion, Aircraftwoman Katie Luff and Tracey Monaghan. Photo: Corporal Kylie Gibson
23 Feb 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

A decade makes a difference

In 2013, Defence approved its members to march in uniform at the annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Ships ported at Fleet Base East, which will be open to the public on Sunday, February 26. Photo: Warrant Officer Shane Cameron
22 Feb 2023
Navy
News

Navy opens the hatches to Sydney

Navy ships and shore establishments around Sydney will swing open the hatches to welcome the community as part of Navy Week.

Community engagement
Soldiers from 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, fire historical M2A2 105mm howitzers as part of a re-enactment during the bombing of Darwin commemorative service. Photo: Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner
22 Feb 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Remembering the day WW2 hit Darwin

ADF personnel commemorated the 81st anniversary of the first bombing of Darwin at a service hosted by the city on February 19.

Commemoration & history
The Navy Indigenous Performance Group performs at the Chief of Navy reception for the 2013 International Fleet Review held at Sydney Opera House. Photo: Able Seaman Dove Smithett
21 Feb 2023
Navy
News

A decade of the Bungaree performers

The Bungaree Performance Group has danced their way through a defining ten years.

People & service
Allan Moffatt, from the Voyager Survivors Association, stands with other survivors during a ceremony to name the Voyager Mess at Creswell in Jervis Bay, NSW. Photos: Petty Officer Renee Mackenzie
20 Feb 2023
Navy
News

Touching tribute for Voyager survivors

The Voyager Mess at HMAS Creswell aims to ensure Navy’s worst peacetime disaster is remembered.

Commemoration & history
Petty Officer Adam O'Brien stands on the flight deck as HMAS Arunta pulls into Hobart ahead of the 185th Royal Hobart Regatta. Photo: Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan
16 Feb 2023
Navy
News

Third time's a charm for Hobart local

A sailor from Hobart has enjoyed three port visits to his home town since joining the Navy.

People & service
Lieutenant Commander Benjamin Piggott from Defence Space Command talking with other ADF team members on Exercise Global Sentinel 22 in California.
14 Feb 2023
Navy
News

Opportunity to reach for the stars

While it heavily relies on satellites, Navy has the smallest representation within Defence Space Command.

Capability & technology | Operations & missions
Commander Australian Fleet Rear Admiral Chris Smith tests a Defence Force Recruiting virtual reality headset at Russell Offices in Canberra. Photo: Leading Seaman Tara Morrison
13 Feb 2023
Navy
News

Navy life at the touch of a button

The Navy is using 360-degree virtual reality technology to bring its people, ships and submarines to communities around Australia.

Capability & technology
Rabbi Rafi Kaiserblueth is sworn in as Navy’s first Rabbi-Chaplain at a ceremony in Sydney.
08 Feb 2023
Navy
News

Bound together for the greater good

A former New York ambulance driver and US Navy reservist is set to become the Australian Navy’s first Rabbi-Chaplain.

People & service
Outgoing Commanding Officer HMAS Hobart Captain Andrew Pepper, front left, hands the “weight of command” to the incoming Commanding Officer Commander Tina Brown. Photo: Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski
07 Feb 2023
Navy
News

Hobart enters exciting new era

HMAS Hobart personnel are ready to welcome the challenges of 2023 under new command.

People & service
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