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
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
The final rotation of Operation Lilia has ended, with more than 1157 ADF personnel deploying to the Solomon Islands since November 2023.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-26/op-lilia-generates-goodwill-solomons
Two aviators who grew up in South East Queensland are fulfilling their childhood dreams of flying in Brisbane’s Riverfire.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-30/from-spectators-stars
After missing out on a premiership last year, Duntroon's rugby team turns the tables on Easts with a welcome grand final win.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-30/duntroon-secures-rugby-premiership
There’s a hive of activity at the Army construction site at Amata, SA for the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program with ADF tradies continuing building works.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-30/defence-tradies-join-forces-outback