Corporal Nick Winkler never imagined that his career with the Air Force would include hitting the surf with mates.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-26/riding-waves-air-force
Last month, 65-year-old Warrant Officer Class 1 Rodney Speter received two Federation Stars – a rare occasion.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-26/still-serving-after-45-years
Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston AC RAN will travel to Fiji and Vanuatu from 26 to 29 July.
The visit marks the first international trip for Admiral Johnston as Chief of the Defence Force, emphasising the importance that Defence places on its relationships with Pacific…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-07-26/chief-defence-force-visit-fiji-vanuatu
The ADF women's basketball team wins gold at the Edith Cowan University invitational tournament in Perth.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-26/worth-their-net-weight-gold
For 70 years, the UK Armed Forces have volunteered their services at Wimbledon, this year an Australian Army sergeant joined in.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-26/soldier-courts-success-wimbledon
The Prince of Wales Award provides ADF reservists with up to $10,000 towards approved professional development.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-25/defence-award-provides-enduring-benefits
Defence military and civilian personnel have joined Pacific Partnership 2024, and are deploying to four countries across the Indo-Pacific region from July to September.
The United States-led Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-07-25/defence-supports-pacific-partnership-2024
Navy players named champions of the 2024 NSW Interservice Squash Tournament, with Air Force and Army in second.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-25/squash-stars-court-victory
Indigenous pre-recruits get a close-up look at Army vehicles and equipment delivered for Exercise Austral Shield.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-25/recruits-check-out-new-sets-wheels
While on exercise, Army Trooper Lloyd McLauchlan has paid a visit to the WA town of Derby, including his former high school.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-25/trooper-goes-back-school-wa-exercise
The Samoan Police Service proved too strong for the crew of HMAS Choules in a series of touch football and volleyball matches in the Samoan capital.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-25/samoan-strength-international-friendlies
Family members travelled more than 2000km to the Red Centre to visit troops deployed on a community assistance program in Amata.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-25/outback-reunion-families-twofold-reward
A behind-the-scenes look at the refuelling missions of a KC-30A multi-role tanker transport aircraft on Exercise Pitch Black.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-25/air-forces-petrol-station-skies
The Italian Air Force has confirmed an EFA 2000 Typhoon aircraft encountered an unknown issue during a training flight.
The pilot, who was participating Exercise Pitch Black 24, is safe and well and has been transported to hospital for precautionary checks after ejecting from their…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-07-24/statement-exercise-pitch-black-incident
Aircraftman Mausam Ghaley grew up in a refugee camp after fleeing Bhutan and 15 years since settling in Australia, he reflects on his journey.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-24/through-adversity-stars
The newly appointed Governor-General to the Commonwealth of Australia, Sam Mostyn, has paid a visit to Exercise Pitch Black.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-24/commander-chief-hits-top-end
Amidst the buzzing excitement of Exercise Pitch Black, RAAF Base Darwin opened its gates to the public for a spectacular open day.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-24/open-day-showcases-global-military-cooperation
Uniformed Australians, Fijians and Samoans marched through the streets of Samoa’s capital, Apia, during the port visit of HMAS Choules.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-24/marching-matilda-through-samoa
Soldiers served up good vibes to the rest of their battlegroup, with a morale-boosting barbeque during Exercise Predator’s Run.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-24/chewing-fat-morale-booster-troops
Belgian Mallinois, Kuga, saved lives in Afghanistan, but paid the ultimate price on July 24, 2012.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-24/mans-best-friend-still-hero-12-years
Cadets were pushed to their limits in a safe environment while learning valuable life skills in the annual Chief of Army Cadet Team Challenge.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-15/cadets-harness-power-teamwork
More than 25,000 people were treated to an international display of more than 40 aircraft on Exercise Pitch Black.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-22/mindil-beach-turns-it-flying-display
The Chiefs of Navy for Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have strengthened their naval ties today, during a visit to HMAS Stirling in Western Australia.
Australia’s Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond AO, RAN, hosted his international counterparts, the US Chief of Naval…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-07-23/aukus-navy-chiefs-strengthen-ties-during-first-trilateral-visit-hmas-stirling
A suite of products has been introduced to help commanders and team leaders support the mental health and wellbeing of aviators.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-23/air-force-homes-psychosocial-hazards
Navy personnel have used an autonomous underwater vehicle to ‘protect’ shipping in Cairns Harbour.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-23/navy-dives-search-detect
The crew of HMAS Choules helped Samoans repair a community centre and build greenhouses hear Apia and in Vailele.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-23/building-partnerships-samoa
More than 150 Sydney-based children of ADF members have received medallions for their resilience in managing the challenges of military life.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-23/recognising-adfs-youngest-supporters
Australia's friends from across the ditch have sent their largest contingent to the Air Force's largest international exercise.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-23/kiwis-rekindle-anzac-spirit
Mortars, urban combat clearance, signals, first aid and combat shooting were just some of the categories of training conducted in the Philippines.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-23/australian-filipino-soldiers-exchange-tactics
Personnel from 35 Squadron and a C-27J Spartan deployed to Vanuatu to conduct maritime surveillance operations.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-21/supporting-our-pacific-family