The Defence Medal was awarded for: 6 months service in a prescribed non-operational area subject to enemy air attack or closely threatened in Australia and overseas 12 months non-operational service in the forces overseas from or outside Australia. Within Australia, the qualifying area was the…

The Burma Star is awarded for operational service in the Burma Campaign from 11 December 1941 to 2 September 1945. Eligibility Requirements included: Navy - 6 months qualifying service for 1939-1945 Star first, then operational service in the Bay of Bengal and in the Malacca Strait Army - service…

The British War Medal 1914-20 was instituted by King George V in 1919 to mark the end of World War I and record the service given. Eligibility The British War Medal 1914-20 was awarded as follows: Navy - 28 days mobilised service in Australia, at sea or overseas during prescribed periods. Army -…

The Atlantic Star was awarded to commemorate the Battle of the Atlantic between 3 September 1939 and 8 May 1945. It was designed primarily for convoys and their escorts and anti-submarine forces, as well as for crews of fast merchant ships that sailed alone. Eligibility The star was awarded for 6…

The Arctic Star was awarded to those who served in areas above the Arctic Circle during World War II. The Arctic Star was intended to commemorate service in the Arctic convoys and was designed primarily for the ships of the convoys to North Russia and their escorts. The Arctic Star was granted for…

The Anzac Commemorative Medallion was instituted 1967. It was awarded to surviving members of the Australian forces who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula, or in direct support of the operations from close off shore, at any time during the period from the first Anzac Day in April 1915 to the date of…

The Air Crew Europe Star was awarded for operational flying from United Kingdom bases over Europe between 3 September 1939 and 5 June 1944. Service members must be entitled to the 1939-45 Star before qualifying for the Air Crew Europe Star. Design The 6–pointed star is yellow copper zinc alloy. The…

The Africa Star was granted for operational service in North Africa from the date of Italy’s entry into the war on 10 June 1940, until the date of cessation of operations against the enemy in North Africa on 12 May 1943. The Africa Star was also awarded for operational service as a member of the…

The 1914–15 Star was authorised in 1918 and was awarded for service in specified theatres of war between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915. Theatres of war are defined in Appendix A to Admiralty Order 4045 of 1918 and Appendix A to Military Order 117 of 1919. A recipient of the 1914 Star could not…

The 1914 Star was authorised in April 1917. It was awarded to those who served in France or Belgium on the strength of a unit, or who served in either of those two countries between 5 August 1914 and midnight on 22/23 November 1914. A recipient of the 1914 Star could not also be awarded the 1914–15…

The United Nations Service Medal (Korea) is awarded to members who were posted with the United Nations (UN) forces in Korea between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954. The medal is also awarded to personnel who served in adjacent areas like Japan and Okinawa operating under UN command or sent to support…

The Republic of Korea War Service Medal was introduced by South Korea in 1951 to recognise the assistance provided by members of the United Nations forces in combatting communist aggressions in Korea. During the Korean War, Australia used the Imperial Honours and Awards System and was therefore…

In 2007, the Commander International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) General Dan K McNeill, offered the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ISAF to the Australian Government. Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston announced the acceptance of the medal for wear by Australian Defence Force (ADF)…

At the end of 2014, the mission of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) was completed. A follow-on mission called Resolute Support and led by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was launched on 1 Jan 2015. This mission provided further training, advice and assistance for the…

Australian Defence Force members working under Operation Mazurka assist the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) in the Sinai, Egypt. The Multinational Force and Observers Medal is an international military decoration awarded to military and observer members in recognition of honourable…

Lieutenant General Susan Coyle has been appointed as a new Indigenous Champion.

Aviators share in the 100th birthday celebrations of a RAAF veteran who served in World War 2.

Air Force units band together to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation during October.

RAAF’s 4 Squadron hosts the Philippine and Royal Thai Air Forces for important multilateral training.

Ukrainian soldiers praise the value of training with Australian personnel during Operation Kudu.

Army and Air Force footballers endured Brisbane's humidity for an inaugural Remembrance Day match.

A C-17A fleet conference in Brisbane enabled partners from around the world to discuss sustainment of the versatile military transport aircraft.

France, Germany and New Zealand join Australia and other nations for Operation Olympic Defender.

ADF and Royal Thai Armed Forces personnel exchange skills and knowledge during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2024.

HMAS Choules supports the Samoan Government as they make history in the Pacific Islands.

An Australian aviator has represented RAAF at an Indonesian Air Force training workshop in Yogyakarta.

HMAS Cerberus is playing its part to increase the number of committed stem cell donors on the national registry.

Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Jenkins is thanking staff at his local Defence medical centre for saving his life.

Recruits at 1 Recruit Training Unit are among the first aviators to be tested under the new Air Force Physical Fitness Test.

Australia and India have signed an arrangement to enable the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the Indian Armed Forces to conduct air-to-air refuelling. Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery, the Honourable Pat Conroy MP, and India’s Minister for Defence Shri Rajnath Singh…