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
ADF Pacific Sporting Program members took on Solomon Islands police in a friendly game of futsal.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-14/kicking-goals-pacific
ADF personnel put smiles on the faces of Timor-Leste locals and strengthened bonds as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour activities.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-14/stronger-bonds-forged-dili
Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell reflects on his first 100 days in office.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-11/listening-aviators-first-100-days-top-job
In another significant milestone for the Australia, United Kingdom, United States (AUKUS) enhanced trilateral security partnership, the first seven Royal Australian Navy (RAN) enlisted sailors graduated the United States Navy Nuclear Power School.
The seven sailors, alongside a third group of RAN…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-10-14/seven-royal-australian-navy-enlisted-sailors-graduate-nuclear-power-school-aukus-first
Defence has signed a major infrastructure contract securing the long-term security of safe drinking water for Bullsbrook, Western Australia residents impacted by per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) leaving RAAF Base Peace.
The contract has engaged Perth-based Civcon Civil and Project…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-10-11/connecting-bullsbrook-residents-reticulated-water
Defence’s new innovation, science and technology strategy aims to give the ADF a capability edge and strategic surprise.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-11/strategys-big-aspirations-meet-urgent-mission
Australians who have flown out of Lebanon with the help of the Australian Government, including ADF assistance, share their stories.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-11/leaving-conflict-safety-family
Cadets from across the country were treated to a adventure-filled week at HMAS Cerberus during an annual continuous training camp.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-11/cadets-try-their-hand-all-things-navy
To finish HMAS Sydney’s contribution to Indo-Pacific Endeavour, the crew participated in activities at sea with Royal Malaysian Navy ships.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-11/ship-swap-deployment-highlight
Air Force honours fallen crew members from two aircrafts, which crashed in PNG waters in 1943, at a memorial service.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-11/honouring-devotion-duty
The ADF joined firefighters and emergency services members from around the world for the annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-11/going-next-level-charity
More than $10,000 was raised for Legacy at the annual Northern Territory Officers’ Ball in Darwin.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-11/hats-off-legacy-top-end
Defence drone racers have won their third title in the Military International Drone Racing Tournament in London.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-10/drone-racing-tournament-three-peat