The Administrator of the NT, Professor Hugh Heggie, and Commander Australian Fleet, Rear Admiral Christopher Smith, with the commanding officers and the youngest sailors of HMA Ships Cape Pillar, Cape Naturaliste, Cape Woolamai and Cape Capricorn, cut the commissioning cake following a multi-ship commissioning ceremony at HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin.
20 Dec 2024
Navy
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More than a change of title

Four Evolved Cape-class patrol boats commissioned at their home port of HMAS Coonawarra.

Ceremonies & events
Able Seaman Musician Ritnarong Coomber performs during a Christmas show in Sydney.
20 Dec 2024
Navy
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Christmas performance hard to beat

A Navy sailor has taken part in a special Christmas event at the State Theatre in Sydney.

Community engagement | People & service
ADF Chefs, (L to R) Private Pieter Jongkryg, Aircraftman William Lindsay and Able Seaman Chris Lyne preparing dessert at the RAAF Base Amberley Mess.
20 Dec 2024
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Sharpening skills anywhere

Army chefs get the chance to cook up a storm in RAAF kitchens.

People & service
Patron of the ADF Cadets General (retd) Sir Peter Cosgrove addresses a group of ADF cadets during the leadership theory sessions at the second annual ADF Cadets Triservice Leadership Summit in Canberra.
19 Dec 2024
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Another successful year for the ADF Cadets

Patron of the ADF Cadets Sir Peter Cosgrove reflects on some of the cadet activities of 2024.

Awards & recognition | People & service
The devastation caused by Cyclone Tracy in Darwin.
18 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Remembering Cyclone Tracy 50 years on

On Christmas Eve 1974, the ADF assisted the people of Darwin after a cyclone tore through the community.

Commemoration & history
Able Seaman Alexandra Manthey, second from left, holds a UK flag during a ceremony in Busan, South Korea.
18 Dec 2024
Navy
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Proud to represent multinational guard

Able Seaman Alexandra Manthey represents Australia in the United Nations Command Honor Guard.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
Nursing Officers at the Bangka Island Massacre memorial service on board HMAS Adelaide hold photos of those who lost their lives in 1942.
13 Dec 2024
Navy, Army
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Memorial service to honour fallen nurses

HMAS Adelaide's ship's company remember those who died on Bangka Island in 1942.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Rear Admiral Katherine Richards is awarded an Honorary Fellowship to Engineers Australia by the National President and Board Chair of Engineers Australia.
12 Dec 2024
Navy
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Leading by example

A senior leader in Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program is recognised for her decades-long service.

Awards & recognition
Defence personnel participate in the workout-of-the-day competition on HMAS Adelaide.
12 Dec 2024
Navy, Army
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Deployment fitness competition a stimulating outlet

The Australian Amphibious Force aboard HMAS Adelaide challenged themselves with a fitness competition.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
United States Space Force's Captain Nathaniel Shannon and Australian Army soldier Corporal Nathan Thomas with the Indigenous artwork "Celestial Harmony".
11 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Sharing Indigenous culture with mission partners

Indigenous art was gifted to recognise Australia’s contribution to the US-led Wideband Global SATCOM project.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
HMAS Brisbane fires a Tomahawk Weapon System off of the coast of San Diego, United States. Photo: Petty Officer Craig Walton
11 Dec 2024
Navy
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Tomahawk missile a game-changer for Navy

Australia has become only the third country in the world to acquire and fire a Tomahawk cruise missile.

Capability & technology
Royal Australian Navy Sub-Lieutenant Benjamin McNutt runs the last leg of the Noosa Triathlon, Noosa Heads.
11 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Athletes put on a show in Noosa

ADF athletes soak up the sun in Noosa at one of the world's largest triathlons.

Sports, health & wellbeing