Joyce Mettakaisava attended a first aid training course facilitated by the ADF in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Photo by Chief Petty Officer Paul Berry.
10 Mar 2025
Navy
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Joyce Mettakaisava: From first aid student to life saver

A powerful story of skill, confidence and leadership has emerged from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Pacific Sports Program, as participant Joyce…

Sports, health & wellbeing
Warrant Officer Class 2 Michael Allison, one of the ADF coaches at the Junior Kumuls development camp next to participant Joseph Kora. Photo by CPO Paul Berry.
10 Mar 2025
Navy
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Junior Kumuls development camp strengthens NRL pathways in PNG

A Junior Kumuls development camp, held on March 7 and 8, 2025 in Papua New Guinea (PNG), provided 25 local young athletes with a high-performance…

Sports, health & wellbeing
Wreaths prior to being laid by invited guests at the HMAS Perth (I) Memorial Foundation ceremony commemorating the Battle of Saunda Strait held at Training Ship Perth in Fremantle, Western Australia. Photos: Able Seaman Connor Morrison
07 Mar 2025
Navy, Air Force
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Memorial unveiled to the public

The HMAS Perth I memorial is inaugurated in East Fremantle, to commemorate the ship's loss in 1942.

Commemoration & history
Leading Seaman Victoria Pipino and Able Seaman Lucy Cowan at Camp Baird, Headquarters Middle East.
07 Mar 2025
Navy
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Sailors lift spirits with infectious positivity

Leading Seaman Victoria Pipino and Able Seaman Lucy Cowan swap the sea for sand.

People & service
Commanding Officer HMAS Choules, Commander Arron Convery, presents Lithuanian solo adventurer Aurimas Mockus with an oar and national flags salvaged from his vessel after the rescue.
07 Mar 2025
Navy
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Open day to cyclone rescue for HMAS Choules

Navy celebration turns serious when Tropical Cyclone Alfred threatens lone oarsman off Queensland coast.

Operations & missions | People & service
Sub-Lieutenant Gus Coleman holds with his racing bicycle on board HMAS Arunta during the ship's Navy Week 2025 open day, with the Port of Melbourne in the background.
07 Mar 2025
Navy
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Navy Iron Man races for best stories

Maritime logistics officer ponders philosophy and pedalling during Navy Week home visit with HMAS Arunta.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Australian Army Trooper Lachlan Ireland instructs at an Australian Football League (AFL) skills workshop for students of Ted Diro Primary School in Port Moresby, during an Australian Defence Force sports training program in Papua New Guinea. Photo by CPO Paul Berry.
06 Mar 2025
Navy, Army
News

ADF and AFL bring sports and skills training to PNG military school

As part of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Pacific Sports Program being carried out in Papua New Guinea (PNG) this week, ADF AFL coaches took…

Sports, health & wellbeing
More than 360 Trainee Officers have started at the Australian Defence Force Academy with five weeks of Year One Familiarisation Training.
06 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Academy trainees ace introduction to Defence life

ADFA's five-week Year One Familiarisation Training introduces military life, instilling discipline, teamwork and resilience.

Exercises & training | People & service
Able Seaman Phoebe Poole from 808 Squadron's 801 Flight, works on the embarked MH-60R-Sea Hawk helicpoter, aboard HMAS Arunta, ahead of the ship's Navy Week open day in the Port of Melbourne.
06 Mar 2025
Navy
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Riverina recruit flies high in Navy skies

Able Seaman Phoebe Poole gives her family a tour of HMAS Arunta during a Navy Week port visit.

People & service
Captain Rebecca Levitt, Commanding Officer HMAS Kuttabul, swaps shoulder patches with Captain Matthew Rooney, Commanding Officer USCGC Midgett, alongside Garden Island Defence Precinct during Midgett's visit to Sydney.
06 Mar 2025
Navy
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Sydney visit a 'cutter' above for US Coast Guard

USCGC Midgett lays over in NSW during Operation Pacific Blue promoting maritime security in Oceania.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Above: Air Force Service Medallions, L to R, recognising 20 years, 10 years and four years of service.
06 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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More recognition for transitioning personnel

ADF personnel to receive new service medallions recognising their time in Defence.

Awards & recognition
Members of HMAS Choules’ flight deck team prepare an Army CH-47 Chinook for take-off during deck landing practice while off the coast of Townsville. Photos: Able Seaman Danyellah Hill
06 Mar 2025
Navy
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Doing the safety dance at sea

HMAS Choules conducts its Aviation Sea Safety Assessment and requalifies Army pilots.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training