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HMAS Encounter's Commanding Officer Commander Tony Ryder presents veteran Able Seaman Colin Cherry with his medals for Naval service during the Koean War, surrounded by Lieutentant Commander Gavin Colgan, Petty Officer Warren Sanders and Leading Seaman Dylan Sanders.
20 Mar 2025
Navy
News

Separated by decades, connected by Korea

After more than seven decades, Able Seaman Colin Cherry receives his medals for the Korean War.

Awards & recognition
Personnel deployed to Operation Manitou and Operation Accordion run to support Australian veterans’ families.
20 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF on the run for Legacy in Middle East

Personnel collectively run the 480 kilometres between their bases to support Australian veterans’ families.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
The new ADF bible, supplied by the Bible Society Australia, at the launch ceremony at Russell Offices in Canberra. Photos: Corporal Michael Rogers
19 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

A new source of light for the ADF

After 20 years, a new ADF bible has been officially launched, and contains content specific to ADF service.

Ceremonies & events
MakerSpace site supervisor Daniel Deleur shows Australian Army Craftsmen Edward Viney and Dylan Mountain things people have made, during a site induction at the MakerSpace on Robertson Barracks.
18 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

MakerSpace solves big problems with clever ideas

Creativity is key to unlocking the potential for smarter thinking and more effective operations.

Capability & technology
Lieutenant Commander Heath Crawford speaks with maritime and strategic communications systems engineering manager Sorin Lupulescu inside the power generation room at Harold E. Holt.
18 Mar 2025
Navy
News

New lease of life for long-range submarine array

Work is under way on a 300-metre-tall transmitter at Naval Communication Station Harold E Holt in WA.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Leading Seaman Codi Kerr with her children at the Defence Family and Members Support welcome event, held at Luna Park, Sydney.
17 Mar 2025
Navy
News

Welcoming Navy families to Sydney

Navy families were welcomed to a Sydney special event at Luna Park, in the lead up to Navy Week.

Community engagement | People & service
Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS) host the 2025 DMFS Welcome Event in Adelaide.
17 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF settles into South Australian postings

A Defence Member and Family Support welcome event helps personnel and families settle into their new community.

Community engagement | People & service
Australian Defence Force Netball president, Wing Commander Jacqueline Carswell, welcomes Air Vice Marshall Wendy Blyth as the new sport patron at Russell Offices in Canberra.
17 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Patron lends prestige to ADF Netball

A new ADF Netball patron is helping to raise the profile of female participation in the sporting community.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Royal Australian Navy Imam Mogamat Majidih Essa leads a prayer for members of the TNI AL at a local mosque in Surabaya Indonesia during Exercise Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023.
17 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Challenges personnel face during Ramadan

More education about Ramadan could be key to reducing stress on Muslim members in Defence.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Royal Australian Navy Band – Melbourne at the official reception as part of Navy Week celebrations held at HMAS Cerberus, Victoria.
14 Mar 2025
Navy
News

Celebrating Navy across the nation

Navy has once again opened its gates and gangways, offering the public a glimpse of service life during Navy Week.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
Australian Defence Force sailors at the Police and Emergency Service Regatta held in Newcastle.
14 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF yachties fast and furious in tough conditions

ADF sailing teams battled shifty winds and experienced rivals at the Police and Emergency Services Regatta.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Royal Australian Navy pilot Lieutenant Jure Plestina observes a vessel from a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft during a coordinated maritime domain awareness activity in the South China Sea.
14 Mar 2025
Navy, Air Force
News

Freedom of navigation mission protects Indo-Pacific

RAAF's 11 Squadron P-8A Poseidon aircraft conducts maritime domain awareness operations alongside Navy.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
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