Captain Chris O'Sullivan explains the pressures of building mental and physical resilience in Army Reserve training to university staff and industry leaders during Sydney University Regiment's community engagement program.
11 Dec 2024
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Civilian insight into Army Reserve life

A new program gives civilian professionals a view of Army Reserve life to inspire community involvement.

People & service
Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia captains, Caz Gladysz and Doug Griffiths proudly wear the new team polo shirt.
10 Dec 2024
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Invictus team captains named

Former ADF personnel Doug Griffiths and Kaz Gladysz have been named Australia's Invictus Games team captains.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
The Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitors receive the new team polo shirt during a uniform unveiling event at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra.
10 Dec 2024
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New Invictus uniform a symbol of connection

Team Australia's new uniforms have been unveiled ahead of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
Royal Australian Navy Seaman Hara Fraser during the Touch Football Queensland State Cup finals in 2024. Photos: Gunner Jesse Linards
10 Dec 2024
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Slippin' and slidin' on the field

Not even the rain could stop ADF teams from competing at the Touch Football Queensland State Cup finals.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Administrator of the NT Hugh Heggie presents the 2024 Prince of Wales Award to Lieutenant Jacqueline Martin during a ceremony held at Government House, Darwin.
10 Dec 2024
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Reservists recognised for outstanding service

Twenty-two ADF reservists are now recipients of the 2025 Prince of Wales Award.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Crew of the ADV Reliant pose for a photo near Koror State Rock Islands Southern Lagoon, Palau after a beach clean-up activity during a visit in November 2024.
09 Dec 2024
Navy
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Bonds shared as stewards of the ocean

ADV Reliant visits the Pacific nation of Palau, marking 30 years of diplomatic relations.

Alliances & relationships
The ADF men's eight crew during the 2024 Head of the Yarra race in Melbourne.
09 Dec 2024
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Rowers turn up the heat

Despite extremely hot weather, ADF rowers put in an impressive effort at one of Australia's premier regattas.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Members of the Australian Command and Staff College – Capability Management program visit the Visualisation Suite and Hunter Explorer.
05 Dec 2024
Navy
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Students immerse in digital shipbuilding environment

Members of the Australian Command and Staff College take a look into the future of shipbuilding technology.

Capability & technology
South East Queensland player Leading Aircraftsman Thomas Quinn catches the ball during his game against WA at the ADF Combined Netball Tournament in Melbourne.
05 Dec 2024
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On the ball on court

More than 300 Defence personnel compete in the 2024 ADF Netball Combined Tournament in Melbourne.

Sports, health & wellbeing
HMAS Adelaide and HMS Spey alongside PSA Sembawang, Singapore, during Indo-Pacific Endeavour. Photo: Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall
05 Dec 2024
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Success in the Indo-Pacific

Australia’s flagship regional engagement activity has come to a close in Singapore.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Seaman Valentine Mugabe prepares a dish during the Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2024 Cook-Off at @Sunrice Academy, Singapore.
04 Dec 2024
Navy
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Chefs cook off in Singapore

ADF and Singapore Armed Forces chefs compete in a cook off during Indo-Pacific Endeavour.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
HMAS Canberra personnel conduct a freedom-of-entry parade through Canberra on November 30. Photos: Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill
04 Dec 2024
Navy
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A great honour for new and old

Steady rainfall and gloomy skies did not dampen spirits as Navy personnel paraded through Canberra.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history