Top-performing Navy chefs with a representative from manufacturer of kitchen technology, Rational.
08 Nov 2024
Navy
News

On top of the culinary world

A group of top-performing Navy chefs were chosen to refine their skills in a recent industry program.

People & service
At Lifeblood Townsville, Gary Mantell makes his 493rd donation.
08 Nov 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Inspiring others to donate for a worthy cause

A former soldier and now Defence Australian Public Servant is about to reach his 500th blood donation milestone.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Royal Australian Navy’s Petty Officer Troy Wenman serves appetisers during an official reception on the flight deck of HMAS Stuart as part of the shore phase of Exercise Malabar.
08 Nov 2024
Navy
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Hosting a multinational culture exchange

Australian and Japanese Navy ships hosted personnel from the US and India during Exercise Malabar.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Navy's Mine Warfare Faculty staff donate at their local Lifeblood donor centre at Chatswood.
07 Nov 2024
Navy
News

Team bonds over blood donations

Staff from Navy's Mine Warfare Faculty at HMAS Waterhen visited the Lifeblood centre in Chatswood.

Community engagement | People & service
Sailors and officers from the Royal Australian Navy, US Navy, Indian Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force verse each other in tug of war during an Exercise Malabar sporting event in Visakhapatnam, India.
07 Nov 2024
Navy
News

Competitive team spirit on show

Multinational teamwork was at the forefront for Exercise Malabar’s sports day.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Indian Navy sailors and officers with Royal Australian Navy sailors on the flight deck of HMAS Stuart during a tour while alongside in Visakhapatnam, India as part of Exercise Malabar.
06 Nov 2024
Navy
News

Across the decks to knowledge

HMAS Stuart hosted personnel from the Indian Navy during Exercise Malabar.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
ADF personnel and members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine Air Force, Philippine Army, Philippine Coast Guard, Department of National Defense, and Philippine National Police participate in Strategic Communications and Military Public Affairs Workshop held in Manila, Philippines.
06 Nov 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Great communication begins with connection

Strategic communications experts from Australia and the Philippines gather for a military public affairs workshop.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Soldiers from 5th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment and Indonesian National Armed Forces personnel conduct urban training at Robertsons Barracks, NT.
06 Nov 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Ambitious amphibious exercise begins

The largest combined joint activity between the ADF and Indonesian National Armed Forces kicks off.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Pacific Partnership deputy mission commander, Wing Commander Scott Minchin holds a child during the mission in the Pacific.
06 Nov 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Friendly Aussie faces in the Pacific

More than 40 ADF personnel were part of the US Navy's disaster relief mission, Pacific Partnership.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Warrant Officer Andrew Freame during his last sunset ceremony onboard HMAS Hobart at Fleet Base East, Sydney, New South Wales.
04 Nov 2024
Navy
News

Final sail for warrant officer clocking 50 years

Travelling the world is what attracted Warrant Officer Andrew Freame to Navy 50 years ago, and he has no regrets from his lifetime of service.

Awards & recognition | People & service
VIP participants visit Exercise Bersama Lima 2024 in Singapore.
31 Oct 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Strengthening nation-to-nation links

Members of the Five Power Defence Arrangements celebrated sports and culture as part of Exercise Bersama Lima.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Tabletop wargaming exercise between Australia, United States of America and Japanese Defence forces held at Fairbairn in Canberra.
31 Oct 2024
Navy, Air Force
News

Bringing the action to the table

ADF personnel take part in tabletop exercises with the Japan Self-Defense Forces and the US Department of Defense.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training