Navy Week school tours of the central west inspire one student to consider a career in nuclear propulsion.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-07/building-workforce-future
Sailors and officers from HMAS Harman have visited high schools and RSLs in the central west as part of Navy Week.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-06/navy-style-sunsets-central-west
A RAAF C-27J Spartan completed its first Fijian rotation for the Defence Pacific Air Program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-05/spartan-helps-fortify-pacific-ties
Chief Petty Officer Elisabeth Hudson describes herself as a “late bloomer” having not fully realised her sexuality until six years ago.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-05/late-bloomer-proud-march
More Australian troops have been deployed on Operation Kudu to continue to support the Ukraine after Russia’s illegal invasion.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-04/government-commits-more-support-ukraine
Army soldiers put their construction and driving skills to the test by competing in the Cooma Car Club's Monaro Billy Kart Derby.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-04/soldiers-build-relationships-billy-karts
Bombardier Louise Banton had to hide her sexuality when she joined the British Army, now she celebrates it at Mardi Gras.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-01/personal-journey-leads-australian-army
Air traffic controller Flying Officer Ally McPherson is proud to be involved in year's Mardi Gras in Sydney.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-01/pride-her-identity
A record number of visitors attended Fleet Base East’s open day in Sydney as part of Navy Week.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-29/families-flock-navy-week-open-day
HMAS Moreton has lit up the City of Brisbane as part of the launch for Navy Week 2024.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-29/brisbane-lights-up-navy-week
Working alongside the United States, RAAF Corporal Morgan Hoellfritsch provided integral medical assistance during Exercise Cope North.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-28/improving-medical-treatment-delivery
To bolster technical prowess, Navy and Army have introduced a state-of-the-art joint technical trades training system.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-02/army-navy-adopt-new-trades-training-system
Australian Army soldiers have endured a week of jungle warfare training in Tully, Queensland.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-28/lot-learn-jungle
The CDF Parade at the Australian Defence Force Academy marked the culmination of initial training for its first-year junior leaders.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-27/parade-showcases-future-adf
HMAS Choules is back at sea to enhance its air movement capability and train Navy and Army personnel.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-27/landing-lifting-sea
Troopers from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment have tested their dismounted capability at Townsville Field Training Area.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-27/cavalry-dismounts-attack
Air Commodore Tony Jones has served half the life of the Air Force after joining as an 18-year-old cadet in 1972.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-27/three-stars-adventurous-half-lifetime
Australian Army soldiers won in a number of categories at the US Army’s Best by Test artillery competition in Hawaii.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-26/aussie-gunners-win-world-stage
Army personnel saw the devastation of Cyclone Jasper first hand as they flew in to help communities clean up.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-26/regiment-provides-flood-support
Driven by a long-held passion for cooking, Aircraftwoman Natasha Sharma is now an Air Force chef.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-26/igniting-passion-cooking
The Chief of the Defence Force Parade at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) has marked the culmination of familiarisation training for first year future leaders. Chief of Defence Force, General Angus Campbell, AO, DSC, reviewed the parade, which served as an opportunity for ADFA…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-02-24/chief-defence-force-welcomes-future-leaders-parade
The Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, AO, RAN, has opened the Navy’s gangways and bases, proudly launching Navy Week for 2024. Over the next seven days, events will be held in every Australian state and territory. The Navy will celebrate its tradition and heritage through ceremonial sunsets…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-02-24/celebrating-our-people-navy-week
ADF cyclists take on international competitors at the Cannonball Mountain Bike Festival in Thredbo.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-23/adf-mountain-bikers-mix-it-best
Navy clearance diver trainees and international SailGP athletes competed in a gruelling personal training session.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-23/head-head-bondi-beach
An emerging talent in Air Force, making mouths water with her culinary skills, is chef-in-training, Aircraftwoman Cindy Cao.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-23/tasty-journey-reward
RAAF and US Air Force teams conduct cross training in the Northern Mariana Islands during Exercise Cope North.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-23/multilateral-integration-field
Two Navy sailors take up roles as instructors for the Indigenous Pre-Recruit Program to mentor the next generation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-23/empowering-indigenous-recruits