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Major Angela Uphill and her two children lay a wreath during the 2024 Legacy Week launch at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.
04 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Recipient praises ‘amazing people’ at Legacy

Three years ago, after her husband David’s death by suicide, Major Angela Uphill found support in Legacy.

People & service
Able Seaman Boatswain’s Mate Luke Handley looks out from the bridge wing as HMAS Sydney takes part in a man overboard exercise.
03 Sep 2024
Navy
News

Night rescue proves ship readiness

While on deployment, HMAS Sydney’s crew completed challenging night-time man-overboard drills using their on board dummy, ‘Oscar’.

Exercises & training
The HMAS Canberra team wrestle for victory in tug of war during a recent sports carnival on the Cairns Esplanade.
03 Sep 2024
Navy
News

Olympic spirit shines in Cairns

The Olympics may have finished, but the flame was still burning for competition and camaraderie in Cairns.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Commanding Officer HMAS Harman Royal Australian Navy Commander Glyn Hunter presents Legacy Club of Queanbeyan-Eden-Monaro President Legatee Suzanne McInnes with a cheque during a morning tea at the Legacy Club of Queanbeyan-Eden-Monaro, NSW.
02 Sep 2024
Navy
News

A supportive hand for those in need

After World War 2, Suzanne McInnes helped her dad sell Legacy badges. A lifetime later and she’s still raising money for the veterans' charity.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
A 460 Squadron aviator pedals for charity as the sun rises at Canberra.
02 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Pushy for good cause

Canberra personnel swapped chairs for bike seats in a 12-hour challenge to support the charity, Soldier On.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Flight Lieutenant James Evans and a member of the Maldives National Defence Force band play didgeridoos at a reception hosted by the Australian High Commission during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2024. Photo: Australian High Commission Maldives.
30 Aug 2024
Navy
News

Relation-ships in the Maldives

Indo-Pacific Endeavour returned to the Maldives for the second time this year, marking 50 years of diplomatic relations.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Midshipman Xavier Ryan takes a bearing fix in one of the new bridge simulators located at Defence Establishment Berrimah, Darwin.
30 Aug 2024
Navy
News

Bridge simulators boost training in the north

Navy’s patrol boat force will be better prepared for protecting Australia’s north thanks to two new bridge simulators at Darwin.

Exercises & training | Industry & partnership
HMAS Perth crew and Indonesian Navy personnel participate in a tug-of-war competition at the 6th Main Naval Base Makassar in Indonesia.
30 Aug 2024
Navy
News

Sport strengthens ties in Indonesia

Stronger bonds of friendship proved the ultimate prize in a sports day during a recent port visit in Indonesia.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
CAPT Brett Westcott and members of the catafalque party during the anniversary memorial service for the sinking of HMAS Canberra (1).
29 Aug 2024
Navy
News

Service honours courage and sacrifice

On August 9, 1942, HMAS Canberra I was hit 24 times in less than two minutes, resulting in the loss of 84 lives.

Commemoration & history
Leading Seaman Aviation Technician Airframe Prudence Harper from 808 Squadron conducts a flying exercise with HMAS Perth’s MH-60R Aircraft “Siren” during a regional presence deployment.
29 Aug 2024
Navy
News

Sounding the siren for integration

HMAS Perth and an 808 Squadron team conduct flying exercises as part of force integration training while on deployment.

Exercises & training | Operations & missions
Key Leadership Engagement delegation at the Ministry of National Defence in Vientiane, Laos as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2024.
29 Aug 2024
Navy
News

Twenty-five years of pacific partnership

The ADF builds upon its friendship with Laos with a range of bilateral activities as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour.

Alliances & relationships
Recruit Amber Barlass, centre, stands together with her father, Warrant Officer Class One Vincent Barlass, and brother Leading Aircraftman Rhys Barlass at the Royal Australian Navy Recruit School in Victoria.
28 Aug 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Family completes the service trifecta

For Recruit Amber Barlass, joining the Navy meant completing the family's service triangle – with her brother in Air Force and her father in Army.

People & service
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