The Royal Australian Navy’s Director of Clinical Services Commander Scott Squires, left, and First Lieutenant Syarif Hidayatullah, of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, participate in Exercise Keris Woomera on HMAS Adelaide.
12 Nov 2024
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Integrated medical team covers all bases

The Australian Amphibious Force deployed with a team of medical specialists as part of Exercise Keris Woomera.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
The crew of HMAS Brisbane at the Naval Base San Diego Military Working Dog Kennels where they observed an obedience course certification, and practised a simulated hostile incident response a part of the interchangeability deployment.
12 Nov 2024
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All bark and bite in San Diego

Members of HMAS Brisbane get up close with military working dogs at Naval Base San Diego.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
ADF and Indonesian Armed Forces personnel attend Friday Jumu’ah Islamic prayers delivered by ADF Imam Flight Lieutenant Abdul Kader during Exercise Keris Woomera 2024 on HMAS Adelaide.
11 Nov 2024
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International partners joined in prayer

Australian and Indonesia soldiers welcomed Friday prayers from an ADF Muslim chaplain while on board HMAS Adelaide.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Corporal Daniel Wilson, left, Able Seaman Hunter Morgan and Lance Corporal Jaidyn Ivers in the galley on board HMAS Choules.
11 Nov 2024
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Team effort to keep ship running smoothly

HMAS Choules accommodated more than 400 people during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A soldier reflects at a graveside marked with a pith helmet.
11 Nov 2024
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The true cost of war is human

In his Remembrance Day message, the Chief of the Defence Force reflects on the service and sacrifice of those who have defended Australia.

Commemoration & history
Top-performing Navy chefs with a representative from manufacturer of kitchen technology, Rational.
08 Nov 2024
Navy
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Great communication begins with connection

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

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training