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Navy officer Commander Alicia Harrison and husband Mitch with their children Harrison and Oliver, in Canberra.
17 May 2024
Navy
News

Balance built on strong foundations

Navy Commander Alicia Harrison is thankful for her family's continued support for her career aspirations.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
¬¬Corporal Rachel Cope, left, Flight Lieutenant Lauren Finnerty, Corporal Sarah Leon and Chief Petty Officer Brianna Murray celebrate winning bronze at the Australian Masters Rowing Championships.
17 May 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Leaving competitors in their wake

ADF rowers put on an ‘oarsome’ performance at the 2024 Australian Masters Rowing Championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Chief Petty Officer Joshua Scanlon, with his fiancé Kate Barry and their three children, Jonty, Leila and Tillie, enjoying a family holiday.
16 May 2024
Navy
News

'Family is everything'

As a military partner, Kate Barry recommends having a strong support system and creating positive habits.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Marine technicians Able Seaman Damien Duthler (left) and Leading Seaman Noval Ipatidis conduct an engineering casualty control drill on HMAS Hobart as the ship sails through the Yellow Sea.
15 May 2024
Navy
News

Marine technicians gain qualifications during ops

HMAS Hobart’s marine engineering department has been busy during Navy’s second regional presence deployment of 2024.

Exercises & training | Operations & missions
HMAS Sirius refuels HMAS Darwin (left) and HMAS Melbourne (right) simultaneously while underway, at the same time a MRH-90 Taipan helicopter conducts a vertical replenishment off the northern Australian coast in 2017.
15 May 2024
Navy
News

HMAS Sirius takes a final bow

Navy's former fuel tanker, HMAS Sirius, has been recycled into new projects for industry around the world.

Commemoration & history
Mothers of HMAS Hobart, Petty Officer Amy Peters, left, Commanding Officer HMAS Hobart Commander Tina Brown and Leading Seaman Rochelle Hambly, stand on the forecastle as the ship conducts a regional presence deployment.
15 May 2024
Navy
News

HMAS Hobart mothers celebrate away from home

Operational time at sea can be tough, not only for those serving in Navy but for the families and loved ones back home.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Warrior Games 2024 competitor Damien Batty at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra ACT.
15 May 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Team Australia announced for Warrior Games

Thirty current and former-serving ADF personnel have been selected to compete at the 14th Warrior Games in Florida, US, in June.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Communication Information System - Communications Specialist Initial Entry Course 001 graduates with instructional staff at HMAS Cerberus, Victoria.
15 May 2024
Navy
News

New breed of specialists joins the fleet

A new training structure has produced its first group of communication specialist sailors, now ready for their postings in Navy.

Exercises & training | People & service
Australia's wheelchair rugby team prepares for the Warrior Games during the final training camp at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra.
14 May 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Adaptive sportspeople prepare to savour the moment

Team Australia has wrapped up a jam-packed training camp in the lead up to the Warrior Games.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Navy duo Lieutenant Eleanor Williams and partner Matthew balance career aspirations and time together.
13 May 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Celebrating Defence families

National Families Week is an opportunity to thank Defence families for their support of ADF and Australian Public Service personnel.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Cyber health is now an integral part of sea worthiness, the Navy’s cyber hygiene is of a high standard and in line with current levels of required security.
13 May 2024
Navy
News

Cyber awareness at sea

Navy's cyber hygiene lead highlights how cyber health is now an integral part of sea worthiness.

Capability & technology
An Australian Army soldier waves at Solomon Island locals during a community engagement visit around Honiara, Solomon Islands.
10 May 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Supporting elections on land and water

ADF personnel assisted Solomon Islands to deliver a safe and secure election.

Alliances & relationships