Lieutenant Colonel Morgan McCarthy (white uniform) competes in the Queensland International Open Judo tournament.
18 Oct 2024
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ADF floors opponents to take gold

ADF personnel win gold and silver in the military competition of the Queensland International Open Judo tournament.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Captain Gordon observing team 3 with Leading Aircraftman Shumack
18 Oct 2024
Navy
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Specialists home in on cyber defence

Multinational information warfare specialists tested real-world threat scenarios during Exercise Blue Spectrum in Japan.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Leading Seaman Erin Ashworth with her family and then Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Ray Griggs at her graduation in 2013.
17 Oct 2024
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Nomination celebrates the power of positivity

When she is not crocheting blankets for charity organisations, Leading Seaman Erin Ashworth works hard to keep Navy’s lights on.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Leading Seaman Aircrewman Belinda Cole prepares for flying operations as the ship transits through the East Philippine Sea during Annualex 2023.
17 Oct 2024
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Sailor leads the way for women in Defence

A finalist in this year’s Women in Defence Awards, Leading Seaman Belinda Cole is an example of a strong role model.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Indigenous Pre-Recruitment Program instructor Leading Seaman Kellie Curry has been nominated in this year’s Australian Defence Magazine Women in Defence Awards. Photo: Leading Seaman James McDougall
17 Oct 2024
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From red dust to saltwater

Leading Seaman Kellie Curry has been recognised for her efforts to champion diverse women in Defence.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Lieutenant Tyson Nguyen and Jeffrey Pasio during the sports training program at the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport, Honiara.
17 Oct 2024
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Volleyball goes next level with Pacific sports program

The ADF Pacific Sports Branch and Volleyball Australia delivered week-long accredited courses to increase sport capacity in Solomon Islands.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Leading Aircraftwoman Caylee Wallis in action at the annual Bravery Trek in Canberra.
17 Oct 2024
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Trekkers pound the pavement for good cause

Bravery Trek concluded in Canberra with a 50km ultra-marathon with locals joining in on the final 10k leg up Mount Ainslie.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
The Mobile ADF Careers Centre is continuing its journey around Australia.
16 Oct 2024
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All aboard on a military recruiting drive

Air Force's Corporal Bradley Burns has been helping to spread the word about ADF Careers on a bus trek across Queensland.

Community engagement | People & service
Royal Australian Navy Captain Nicholas Stoker coaches participants during the ADF Sports training program at the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport in Honiara.
16 Oct 2024
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Program celebrates ‘union’ with Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands rugby now has more referees, thanks to Rugby Australia and the ADF delivering a Pacific Sports training program in Honiara.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Members of the Team Hunter Integrated Project Team Working Group gather at Osborne Naval Shipyard in Adelaide.
15 Oct 2024
Navy
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Sailing into a new era of capability

The Hunter-class frigate program holds a tour of the Osbourne Naval Shipyard and a virtual 3D walk through.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Private Jessica Sami at Solomon Islands National Stadium, Honiara, Solomon Islands.
15 Oct 2024
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Bridging two cultures through a love of sport

Private Jessica Sami joined the Pacific Sports training program in the Solomon islands to support trainers and participants.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Royal Australian Air Force's Flight Lieutenant Blake Shuttleworth competing at the inaugural triservice CrossFit competition in Brisbane recently.
15 Oct 2024
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Army are first CrossFit champions

Army lifted the trophy for the inaugural triservice CrossFit competition in Brisbane this month.

Sports, health & wellbeing