Nursing Officers at the Bangka Island Massacre memorial service on board HMAS Adelaide hold photos of those who lost their lives in 1942.
13 Dec 2024
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Memorial service to honour fallen nurses

HMAS Adelaide's ship's company remember those who died on Bangka Island in 1942.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Rear Admiral Katherine Richards is awarded an Honorary Fellowship to Engineers Australia by the National President and Board Chair of Engineers Australia.
12 Dec 2024
Navy
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Leading by example

A senior leader in Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program is recognised for her decades-long service.

Awards & recognition
Defence personnel participate in the workout-of-the-day competition on HMAS Adelaide.
12 Dec 2024
Navy, Army
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Deployment fitness competition a stimulating outlet

The Australian Amphibious Force aboard HMAS Adelaide challenged themselves with a fitness competition.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
United States Space Force's Captain Nathaniel Shannon and Australian Army soldier Corporal Nathan Thomas with the Indigenous artwork "Celestial Harmony".
11 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Sharing Indigenous culture with mission partners

Indigenous art was gifted to recognise Australia’s contribution to the US-led Wideband Global SATCOM project.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
HMAS Brisbane fires a Tomahawk Weapon System off of the coast of San Diego, United States. Photo: Petty Officer Craig Walton
11 Dec 2024
Navy
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Tomahawk missile a game-changer for Navy

Australia has become only the third country in the world to acquire and fire a Tomahawk cruise missile.

Capability & technology
Royal Australian Navy Sub-Lieutenant Benjamin McNutt runs the last leg of the Noosa Triathlon, Noosa Heads.
11 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Athletes put on a show in Noosa

ADF athletes soak up the sun in Noosa at one of the world's largest triathlons.

Sports, health & wellbeing
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
Navy, Army, Air Force
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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
Navy, Army, Air Force
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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
Navy, Army, Air Force
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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
Navy, Army, Air Force
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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
Navy, Army, Air Force
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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