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Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston delivers the 2025 Anzac Day message at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.
25 Apr 2025
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A time to reflect on service and support

This Anzac Day, the Chief of the Defence Force recognises the commitment of all who have served.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Australia’s Federation Guard and the Royal Australian Navy Band visits memorial sights from the Western Front in France prior to taking part in Anzac Day dawn services and commemorative services in the Somme region.
24 Apr 2025
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Preparing to honour Anzac Day in France

Members of Australia’s Federation Guard are preparing to mark Anzac Day on historic grounds.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Mitchell Rigney holds a photo of his family member Private Arthur Thomas Walker at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
24 Apr 2025
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Trading the desert for the ocean

Able Seaman Mitchell Rigney reflects on family, country and Anzac Day with Australia’s Federation Guard.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Royal Australian Navy Captain Jorge McKee, outgoing commander of Combined Task Force 153, Vice Admiral George Wikoff, commander of Combined Maritime Forces, and Egyptian Navy Commodore Mohamed Rasmy, incoming commander of CTF 153, render honours during a change-of-command ceremony in Manama, Bahrain.
24 Apr 2025
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Australia hands over command to Egypt

Australia hands over command of the Combined Maritime Forces task force to the Egyptian Navy.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Leading Seaman Phillip Lofthouse, deployed on Operation Accordion at Camp Baird, United Arab Emirates.
23 Apr 2025
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Dawn service ashore a first for sailor

Leading Seaman Phillip Lofthouse honours his grandfather this Anzac Day at a dawn service in Abu Dhabi.

Ceremonies & events | Operations & missions
Leading Seaman Benjamin Woodlock, of Australia's Federation Guard, at the Australian War Memorial during the lead-up to Anzac Day 2025, when he will command the Catafalque Party at the Gallipoli dawn service.
23 Apr 2025
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Honoured and humbled to serve

Leading Seaman Benjamin Woodlock will command Australia’s Federation Guard catafalque party at Gallipoli.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Families welcome HMAS Hobart back to Fleet Base East in Sydney, following deployment across the Indo-Pacific.
22 Apr 2025
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Home after honing capability

HMAS Hobart has returned home after three months, sailing 21,780 nautical miles on deployment.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Leading Seaman Christine Merrilees, a hospitality services operator, will spend Anzac Day on board HMAS Sydney, a ship both her father and son served.
22 Apr 2025
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Three generations share Navy heritage

On board HMAS Sydney this Anzac Day, one sailor has a deeply personal connection to the ship's legacy.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Able Seaman Rachel Brandt of Australia's Federation Guard places a poppy to mark her respects at the Australian War Memorial during the lead-up to Anzac Day 2025.
17 Apr 2025
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Continuing a family legacy of service

Able Seaman Rachel Brandt will pay respects to her great-great-uncle when she parades at Gallipoli.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Able Seaman Joshua Bishenden, Private Daniel Barlow and Able Seaman Mitchell Rigney at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra during final preparations for Anzac Day 2025.
17 Apr 2025
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Chance to honour relatives who fought and died

Australia’s Federation Guard prepares for one of the most significant events in our commemorative calendar.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Engineering Officer HMAS Choules, Lieutenant Commander Rayne Choice, in the engine room on board the ship during a flight certification period.
16 Apr 2025
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Taking charge below deck

Lieutenant Commander Rayne Choice talks about her path to becoming an Australian warship engineer.

People & service
Corporal Loretta Tosusu, from the Vanuatu Mobile Forces, and Warrant Officer Class 2 Sela 'Eva Fifita Finau, from His Majesty's Armed Forces (Tonga), compare images during the International Combined Public Affairs and Photographers course.
15 Apr 2025
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Partners put through their paces in public affairs

International soldiers and officers attend the ADF's first multinational Public Affairs Officer and Photographers course.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training