More than 1500 personnel converged on Rockhampton and Shoalwater Bay Training Area for 7th Brigade’s warfighting exercise, Diamond Run.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-21/readiness-shines-brightly-ex-diamond-run
RAAF has teamed up with international partners and the Starlight Children’s Foundation to provide an amazing experience for a 12-year-old boy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-01/air-force-helps-make-aviation-dream-come-true
Teaching himself computer programming languages led Captain Scott Hosking to a role suited to his passion.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-20/data-cataloguer-embraces-niche-army-role
Leading Aircraftwoman Chloe Jackson-Brown has her sights set on flying fast jets.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-20/pursuing-dream-sky
The Park family's hard work paid off when they took home gold at the NSW Taekwondo State Championships.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-20/taekwondo-family-affair
The family of a World War 2 veteran has finally received his medals after an international effort across three cities on two continents.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-19/ww2-medals-lost-not-forgotten
Australia’s regional engagement activity, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, has begun with a law of the sea workshop in Sri Lanka.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-20/indo-pac-partners-maintain-freedom-sea
Army worked with TAFE South Australia to provide training opportunities to remote Indigenous communities in Amata, South Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-19/coffee-helps-people-connect-outback
A thumb-sized device for chemical detection has found a new purpose with the Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-14/defence-capability-put-new-use
After 24 years in the Navy, followed by seven years as a reservist, Chief Petty Officer Karen Lewis found her true calling in business and data analytics.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-19/sailor-excels-newfound-passion
When Lance Bombadier Lachlan Kirk fired a K9 self-propelled howitzer for the first time, he realised the shock didn’t compare to an M777.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-19/gunners-come-grips-new-howitzer
The 60th anniversary of deploying Caribou aircraft to Vietnam was commemorated at 35 Squadron this month.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-19/wallaby-airlines-remembered
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aircraft and personnel have landed in Alaska to take part in Exercise Red Flag, a large-scale air-combat exercise hosted by the United States Pacific Air Forces Command. This year, RAAF F-35A Lightning IIs will team up with United States combat and support aircraft…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-08-19/air-force-strengthens-international-ties-exercise-red-flag-alaska
The newest Chief of Air Force has set out to visit as many RAAF aviators as possible, all in his first 100 days.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-16/new-graduates-welcomed-new-caf
It is going to be all hands on deck for the Australian Defence Force Academy’s open day on August 17.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-16/career-opportunities-display-open-day
A piece of World War 2 history, a Nazi V2 rocket, will be on display at the Australian War Memorial for the everyone to see.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-16/exciting-piece-history-display
It’s a busy time to be in Army aviation for ground crew mission support, who are information technology and tactical communications specialists.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-16/ground-crew-career-takes-off
Australian Army personnel recently had the opportunity to complete a section of the Sandakan Death March track in Borneo, Malaysia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-16/diggers-retrace-sandakan-death-march-pay-tribute
Two Royal Australian Navy sailors have completed the Royal Navy’s advanced mine warfare course in England.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-16/mastering-threats-beneath-waves
Being curious about how the world works is what encouraged Flying Officer Jasmine Goode to pursue a science career with Defence.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-16/engineering-defence-career-through-science
An Army data hub engineer has merged his two passions: working with cloud systems and serving his country.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-16/data-hub-engineer-proud-work-cloud
Defence, law enforcement, customs and immigration leaders from across the Pacific will come together today for the sixth annual Joint Heads of Pacific Security (JHoPS) meeting. JHoPS is an unparalleled opportunity for Pacific heads of security from more than 20 jurisdictions to connect and develop…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-08-16/pacific-security-chiefs-meet-advance-operational-cooperation
The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) opens its doors to young Australians tomorrow, giving them an insight into the diverse roles available to them as officers in the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Through informative tours and presentations, interactive demonstrations and engagement with…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-08-16/adfa-open-day-welcomes-potential-adf-leaders
After seven years, Leading Aircraftwoman Jenny Phan still loves her aircraft technician career working on Air Force's fast jets.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-15/career-unlike-any-other-aircraft-technician
All children have dreams and wishes, and for many they remain just that, but for 11-year-old Saxon, his wish came true.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-15/childs-wish-takes-flight
Two Army soldiers discovered the tragic story of their ancestors during a visit to the Kundasang War Memorial in Borneo.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-15/paying-tribute-fallen-family-members
Corporal Jackie Chan Tie shares her experience working in a high-tempo environment as an Air Force personnel capability specialist.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-15/managing-work-life-excel
Corporal Lianne Salerno's 20 years of experience working with animals led her to the Aboriginal community of Amata, South Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-15/looking-after-animals-soldiers-dream-role
Aerospace engineering graduate Oliver Loewenthal is part of Navy's Civilian Engineer Development Program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-15/wind-blows-engineer-navy-career
Three months after he lost his boat, an Australian soldier has been reunited with it, thanks to HMAS Perth and a lot of luck.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-14/lucky-soldier-reunited-his-plastic-fantastic