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Defence personnel from Japan, USA, UK, Fiji, New Zealand, France and Australia make up the new coordination cell at Headquarters Joint Operations Command. Photo: Major Cameron Jamieson.
02 Feb 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Coordination crucial for Tonga mission

Headquarters Joint Operations Command has moved quickly to establish a new coordination cell to respond to Tonga.

Relief & assistance
Chef Leading Seaman Tenielle Walter has been recognised in this year's Australia Day honours. Photo: Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez
02 Feb 2022
Navy
News

Award dished out for meeting challenges

Adapting to unique challenges on deployment led to chef Leading Seaman Tenielle Walter receiving an Australia Day award.

Awards & recognition
HMAS Arunta departs Fleet Base East in Sydney on a regional presence deployment to South-East Asia. Photo: Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall
02 Feb 2022
Navy
News

Arunta departs for three-month deployment

HMAS Arunta has sailed from her home port of Fleet Base East for a three-month regional presence deployment.

Alliances & relationships
Army soldier Private Mathew Dowthwaite behind the wheel of an ambulance during driver training at the Ambulance Victoria Training Centre in Sunshine, Victoria. Photo: Leading Seaman James McDougall.
01 Feb 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF driving support to Victoria

The Australian Defence Force is assisting the Victorian Government with ambulance drivers and planners as part of Operation COVID-19 Assist.…

People & service
Dr Lacy Pejcinovic welcomes guests to the Profession of Arms Seminar at the Australian Defence College, Weston Creek, Canberra. Photo: Grace Costa Banson.
31 Jan 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence industry invited to join courses

The Australian Defence College is inviting defence industry partners to join Australian Defence Force, Australian Public Service and…

Industry & partnership
RAAF personnel unload humanitarian assistance and engineering equipment from a C-17A Globemaster III aircraft at Fua’amotu international airport in Tonga. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.
31 Jan 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF supports Australia’s response to Tonga

The ADF is supporting the Australian Government’s humanitarian assistance and relief mission to Tonga.

Relief & assistance
Tongan-born Royal Australia Navy officer Chaplain Simote Finau on the flight deck of HMAS Adelaide during Operation Tonga Assist 2022. Photo: Corporal Robet Whitmore.
28 Jan 2022
Navy, Army
News

Tongan homecoming for ADF personnel

When HMAS Adelaide sailed into Tongan waters on Australia Day, it was something of a homecoming for four ADF personnel on board.

People & service
Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Parramatta sails past Australia Day crowds in Sydney. Photo: Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.
27 Jan 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF supports Australia Day in Sydney

ADF personnel joined Australia Day crowds in Sydney to help celebrate our national day.

People & service
Australian Army soldiers from the ADF Parachuting School's Red Berets parachute display team drop into Sydney's Australia Day festivities. Photo: Corporal Sagi Biderman.
27 Jan 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Red Berets thrill Sydney's Australia Day crowds

The ADF’s Red Berets parachute display team thrilled Sydney's Australia Day crowds.

People & service
While in Cairns for the announcement, Minister for Defence Peter Dutton talks with Deputy Chief of the Royal Australian Navy Rear Admiral Christopher Smith on board HMAS Leeuwin. Photo: Leading Seaman Shane Cameron
26 Jan 2022
Navy
News

Contract to support Navy's survey vessels extended

BAE Systems Australia’s in-service support arrangements for the Royal Australian Navy’s hydrographic platforms in Cairns have been extended.

Industry & partnership
Petty Officer marine technician Paul De Keizer in the Marine Engineering Demonstration Building at HMAS Cerberus, Victoria. Photo: Petty Officer James Whittle
26 Jan 2022
Navy
News

A disaster relief mission he won't forget

Fires were burning on the hills above Mallacoota when Petty Officer marine technician Paul De Keizer arrived aboard HMAS Choules on January 2, 2020.

Awards & recognition
Air Vice-Marshal Catherine Roberts (left) was made an Officer of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day honours list. Photo: Lauren Larking.
26 Jan 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Australia Day honours announced

Dozens of Defence personnel were today recognised for their outstanding service when the Australia Day honours list was announced by the Governor-…

Awards & recognition
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