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Captain Matthew Flinders
18 Jul 2024
Navy
News

Captain Matthew Flinders finally returns home

The ADF was on hand recently for the reburial of the Royal Navy captain who led the first circumnavigation of Australia.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Lieutenant Nicholas Dale and Commanding Officer HMAS Sydney, Commander David “Billy” Maddison, steer the ship during a Replenishment at Sea with German Navy Ship Frankfurt Am Main during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2024. Photos: Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman
17 Jul 2024
Navy
News

First-time pairing loaded with tradition

Taking fuel from the German Navy was a first for HMAS Sydney's crew during a replenishment at sea for Exercise Rim of the Pacific.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Italian Navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour pulls alongside East Arm Wharf, Darwin, ready to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 24.
16 Jul 2024
Navy, Air Force
News

Italy’s flagship debut at Pitch Black

In an historic first, the Italian Navy's flagship, the aircraft carrier Cavour, has arrived in Australia to participate in Exercise Pitch Black.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Members from the Royal Australian Navy Band and the Royal Australian Air Force Band play their instruments during the recording of the ADF Careers anthem.
16 Jul 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF bands join forces for new song

Navy, Army and Air Force bands performed as a group for the first time to record an anthem for the new ADF Careers advertising campaign.

Capability & technology
Australian Army Cadets participate in the Chief of Army Cadet Team Challenge obstacle course at Canungra, South Queensland.
15 Jul 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Cadets harness the power of teamwork

Cadets were pushed to their limits in a safe environment while learning valuable life skills in the annual Chief of Army Cadet Team Challenge.

Exercises & training
Lieutenant David Gouge talks with other members in the Multi-National Logistics Support Element during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2024, in Hawaii.
15 Jul 2024
Navy
News

Logistics cell critical to the mission

Five ADF members are part of a multinational team supporting the 40 ships operating from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii during Exercise RIMPAC.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
The Navy Indigenous Group Bungaree perform an Acknowledgement of Country and an Indigenous dance during the Chief of Defence Force Change of Command Parade at Russell Offices, Canberra.
15 Jul 2024
Navy
News

Showcasing First Nation culture through dance

Talk with any member of Navy’s Bungaree Dance Troop, and you’ll quickly learn they are bonded by love of nation and serving.

Commemoration & history | Community engagement
Australian Amphibious Force members, Privates Jaguar Nibreda, Matthew Price, Jarrod Roughley, Jack Vaysset and Jack Thompson, rescued swimmers in distress at Berry Springs, NT.
12 Jul 2024
Navy, Army
News

Soldiers save swimmers’ lives

Quick-thinking soldiers saved the life of an unconscious swimmer and four others in a Northern Territory waterhole.

People & service | Relief & assistance
A team from the U.S. Coast guard and Royal Australian Navy considers mooring locations offshore Guam on June 5.
12 Jul 2024
Navy
News

Two years of planning pay off

The Royal Australian Navy's Maritime Security Advisers and Sea Training Group joined the US Coast Guard for Operation Irensia in Guam.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
More than 300 personnel at three inter-service touch football tournaments in Sydney, Brisbane, and Canberra, played, coached and officiated at regional level in April and May.
12 Jul 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Tournaments a springboard for nationals

More than 300 personnel have been involved in three interservice touch football events as players, coaches or officials.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Commander Michael Henry (here a Lieutenant Commander) sets up camp during an Indigenous immersion event in Baniyala, Northern Territory in 2023
12 Jul 2024
Navy
News

Elders keep the fires burning

For a Navy commander, NAIDOC Week is about understanding his ancestry and ensuring the culture of First Nations people is never forgotten.

People & service
ADF dental assistant, Private Juliana De Veyra assists oral health therapist, Miss Athanasia Nikolakopoulos with cleaning procedure at Frankston Community Dental, Victoria.
12 Jul 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Sinking their teeth into new placements

Defence and TAFE NSW have enabled dental assistants to complete a Certificate III that is recognised nationally.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
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