Defence has opened new facilities for Australian Army’s A Company, 41st Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment and 225 Army Cadet Unit at Tweed Heads, New South Wales.
The $12 million development provides the Australian Army fit-for-purpose facilities, including a multi-user depot, storage…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-09-07/opening-facilities-company-41st-royal-nsw-regiment-tweed-heads
Flying Officer Kim Sim Lee hasn’t looked back since swapping his international tech career in Malaysia for a life in Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-09/life-career-change-wonderful-country
After 17 years of service, HMAS Broome has decommissioned in Darwin, in front of former commanding officers, crew, families and friends.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-09/proud-farewell-hmas-broome
Organisers hope donations from this year’s drive will potentially help 30,000 Australians in need of blood and plasma.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-09/saving-lives-through-defence-blood-drive
Curiosity led Flight Lieutenant Tamara Doughton to strike up a conversation with a recruiter and join the Air Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-09/from-coastal-town-alaskan-wilderness
Warships and personnel from over thirty nations will descend on Darwin this week for Australia’s premier maritime warfare activity, Exercise Kakadu.
Growing in size and complexity since its inception in 1993, this year’s exercise includes warships, helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft from…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-09-08/exercise-kakadu-begins-darwin
Bigger, faster, stronger and tirelessly delivering – 25 years ago the C-130J Hercules started its Air Force service.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-06/hercs-reach-25-year-milestone
The services battled it out at Mount Hotham for the Interservice Nordic Skiing and Biathlon Championships.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-06/aviators-reap-awards-nordic-biathlon
Private William Clarke has claimed the title of long distance triathlon champion at the World Triathlon Multisport Championships.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-06/soldier-crowned-world-champion-triathlete
A multinational force has completed a lightning-fast training mission at the very northern tip of Queensland.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-06/action-packed-month-ready-brigade
Defence capabilities were on display for locals at the RAAF Base Point Cook open day, showcasing Air Force and Army.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-05/open-day-attracts-thousands-locals
Camaraderie, trust, sacrifice and resilience were some of the themes explored in the 2024 Army Storytelling Competition.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-05/outstanding-moments-mateship
As HMAS Sydney berthed alongside in Yokosuka, Able Seaman Anna Kuroda saw her home country for the first time from a Navy ship.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-05/first-trip-home-japan-navy
The wedge-tailed eagle, a symbol of leadership and courage, has inspired an artwork to represent the Australian Military Police.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-05/new-inspiring-wind-beneath-police-wings
Young military officers from India have completed a two-week tour of Australia with ADF members while on exchange.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-04/young-indian-officer-exchange-wraps-up
A new concept, starting in Geelong, Victoria, is allowing ADF recruitment teams to engage with regional and rural Australians.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-04/pop-up-recruitment-centres-target-regions
Defence industry and the Army continue to strengthen partnerships after coming together at the Land Environment Working Group.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-30/ensuring-soldiers-are-fit-fight
Veterinary officer Captain Alexandra Blecich ensures military working dogs are treated with the level of care and respect they are entitled to.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-04/taking-care-soldiers-best-friend
Three years ago, after her husband David’s death by suicide, Major Angela Uphill found support in Legacy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-04/recipient-praises-amazing-people-legacy
The crew of a 100 Squadron Canberra bomber put on a show over the Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre on Vietnam Veterans' Day.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-03/canberra-bomber-soars-queensland-skies
While on deployment, HMAS Sydney’s crew completed challenging night-time man-overboard drills using their on board dummy, ‘Oscar’.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-03/night-rescue-proves-ship-readiness
The latest contingent of ADF personnel to support the Multinational Force and Observers have returned home from Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-03/friendships-highlight-sinai-deployment
A multinational and multi-agency humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise recently concluded in Darwin.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-03/nations-work-together-top-end
After graduating as dux of the Military Working Dog Handler Basic Course, Private Riley Mayne has decided to pursue further training.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-03/dux-praises-his-canine-companion
The Olympics may have finished, but the flame was still burning for competition and camaraderie in Cairns.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-03/olympic-spirit-shines-cairns
Personnel don’t expect to come face to face with a world champion when deployed overseas.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-02/meeting-famous-thai-boxer-treat-personnel
After World War 2, Suzanne McInnes helped her dad sell Legacy badges. A lifetime later and she’s still raising money for the veterans' charity.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-02/supportive-hand-those-need
After five months of construction, skill sharing and community engagement, the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program has wrapped up.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-02/amata-community-bids-fond-farewell-army
Canberra personnel swapped chairs for bike seats in a 12-hour challenge to support the charity, Soldier On.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-02/pushy-good-cause
Almost everyone in the Thom family is enlisted or serving Defence through the APS, including a father and three sons.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-02/thom-family-epitome-service