Two Papua New Guinea Defence Force members became the first international students to graduate from RAAF's Officer Training School.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-21/png-graduates-lead-way
Personnel came from across the country to participate in this year’s learn-to-row and return-to-row camp.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-21/camp-rowers-new-old
Optimising the performance of personnel to ‘prepare for and win the fight’ was at the forefront of Army’s Human Performance Symposium.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-21/helping-personnel-reach-their-potential
Balancing support to warship visits and managing more than 1000 permanent and reservists is all in a day’s work for HMAS Moreton.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-21/base-serves-brisbanes-eyes-ears
His Majesty King Charles III has been appointed the Honorary Ranks of Admiral of the Fleet of the Royal Australian Navy, Field Marshal of the Australian Army, and Marshal of the Royal Australian Air Force, by the Governor-General of Australia.
The Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of the…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-10-19/australian-defence-force-honorary-ranks-his-majesty-king
Multinational information warfare specialists tested real-world threat scenarios during Exercise Blue Spectrum in Japan.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-18/specialists-home-cyber-defence
South Australian Aboriginal Affairs Minister Kyam Maher has visited RAAF Base Edinburgh to see its new Keeping Place.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-18/working-towards-more-inclusive-future
For the second time, F-35A Lightning II aircraft trained with Malaysian Air Force jets for Exercise Elangaroo.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-18/lightning-strikes-twice-malaysia
An early lead by Air Force golfers was lost during the fifth round to Army in the Victorian-based triservice competition.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-18/early-lead-slipped-from-putters
RAAF Base Glenbrook marked an important milestone with special events, a flypast and a hot air balloon display.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-18/operational-heart-air-force-celebrates-75-years
Sergeant Darcy Kay is focusing on the 2026 Commonwealth Games after a strong weightlifting performance in Fiji.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-18/giving-it-her-all-games
ADF personnel win gold and silver in the military competition of the Queensland International Open Judo tournament.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-18/adf-floors-opponents-take-gold
On 17 October, the Australia-China Defence Coordination Dialogue was held in Beijing, China. Mr Bernard Philip, First Assistant Secretary International Policy, Department of Defence led the Australian delegation. Major General Ye Jiang, Deputy Director of the Central Military Commission Office for…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-10-17/2024-australia-china-defence-coordination-dialogue
The Army education officer has delivered an English language-training program to military teachers from Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-17/military-teachers-become-students-vietnam
The ADF Pacific Sports Branch and Volleyball Australia delivered week-long accredited courses to increase sport capacity in Solomon Islands.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-17/volleyball-goes-next-level-pacific-sports-program
When she is not crocheting blankets for charity organisations, Leading Seaman Erin Ashworth works hard to keep Navy’s lights on.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-17/nomination-celebrates-power-positivity
Leading Seaman Kellie Curry has been recognised for her efforts to champion diverse women in Defence.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-17/from-red-dust-saltwater
A finalist in this year’s Women in Defence Awards, Leading Seaman Belinda Cole is an example of a strong role model.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-17/sailor-leads-way-women-defence
Sergeant Sheree Willcox has competed in her first CrossFit Games, proudly being named 16th ‘Fittest on Earth’.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-17/next-years-crossfit-games-crosshairs
Bravery Trek concluded in Canberra with a 50km ultra-marathon with locals joining in on the final 10k leg up Mount Ainslie.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-17/trekkers-pound-pavement-good-cause
ADF personnel took a break from training on Exercise Hari’i Hamutuk in Timor-Leste to put on a barbecue for local children.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-17/diggers-bbq-makes-difference
Australian soldiers have wrapped up a two-week US Army-led exercise in Fiji with partners from France, NZ, Tonga and the UK.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-08/building-readiness-pacific-partners
Air Force's Corporal Bradley Burns has been helping to spread the word about ADF Careers on a bus trek across Queensland.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-16/all-aboard-military-recruiting-drive
Joint Logistics Unit – Victoria has reached out to local industry heads in a bid to create shared manufacturing opportunities.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-16/defence-invites-industry-collaboration
Solomon Islands rugby now has more referees, thanks to Rugby Australia and the ADF delivering a Pacific Sports training program in Honiara.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-16/program-celebrates-union-solomon-islands
Ninety-nine-year-old Glen Dobie has received the Australian Service Medal 1945-75, with Clasp 'PNG', decades after discharging from the Army.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-16/ww2-digger-receives-service-medal-99
The Hunter-class frigate program holds a tour of the Osbourne Naval Shipyard and a virtual 3D walk through.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-15/sailing-into-new-era-capability
Private Jessica Sami joined the Pacific Sports training program in the Solomon islands to support trainers and participants.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-15/bridging-two-cultures-through-love-sport
An Army physical training instructor is challenging long-held fitness stereotypes while highlighting mental wellbeing.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-15/strengthening-links-health-chain
Squadron Leader Jason Gamlin has become the second person in Australia to rack up 4000 flying hours in the Hornet.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-14/from-classic-super-4000-hours