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Navy meteorologist and oceanographer Lieutenant Daniel Atwater on board HMAS Adelaide during Operation Tonga Assist 2022. Photo: Corporal Robert Whitmore.
14 Feb 2022
Navy
News

Unique skill set helps ADF task force

A deployment to Tonga has been a fascinating opportunity for a Navy meteorologist and oceanographer to use his skills to help others.

Relief & assistance
Australian Army officer Captain Jyra Blake-Waller, left, and PNGDF officer Captain Charles Namuesh, right, deliver a solar-powered vaccination fridge to Mumeng Health Centre, Morobe Province, PNG. Photo: Captain Nathanael Kennedy.
11 Feb 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Working together to support PNG

ADF and Papua New Guinea Defence Force personnel are providing vital assistance to PNG with its COVID-19 response.

Alliances & relationships
ADF and Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade crisis response team personnel assess the damage on Atata island, Tonga. Photo: Corporal Robert Whitmore.
11 Feb 2022
Navy, Army
News

First ADF troops land on vacated Tongan island

Australian personnel step ashore to survey damage caused by the volcanic eruption and tsunami last month.

Relief & assistance
Minister for Defence Peter Dutton opens the Australian Hypersonic Research Precinct at Eagle Farm in Brisbane. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.
11 Feb 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Hypersonic precinct to supercharge research

The Minister for Defence officially opened a new $14 million hypersonic research facility in Brisbane.

Capability & technology
Navy planning officer Lieutenant Commander Tom Miller talks with Mr Glen Bradley from the Department of Health's Aged Care Taskforce in Canberra. Photo: Corporal Julia Whitwell.
10 Feb 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF surges aged-care support

ADF personnel across Australia are gearing up to further support the aged-care sector.

People & service
Navy sailor Seaman combat systems operator Mark Duivesteyn carries fruit gifted from the Tonga onboard HMAS Adelaide during Operation Tonga Assist 2022. Photo: Leading Seaman David Cox
08 Feb 2022
Navy, Army
News

A taste of Tonga for the crew

A giant fresh fruit gift has been sent to HMAS Adelaide from the Government of Tonga to acknowledge the ADF's support.

Relief & assistance
Royal Australian Navy pilot Lieutenant Dan Cochrane, left, and the Royal Navy Merlin Mark 2 helicopter crew that rescued a kayaker off Cornwall in southern England.  Photo: Royal Navy
04 Feb 2022
Navy
News

Aussie in rescue mission in UK

A Royal Australian Navy officer on a training exercise in the UK found himself in the middle of a real-life rescue.

Alliances & relationships
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
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