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PFAS (perfluroalkyl and polyfluroalkyl substances) management and investigation program at RAAF Base East Sale
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/pfas/pfas-management-sites/raaf-base-east-sale
ADFA's five-week Year One Familiarisation Training introduces military life, instilling discipline, teamwork and resilience.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-06/academy-trainees-ace-introduction-defence-life
RAAF aviators hone their skills with the US and the UK on Exercise Bamboo Eagle.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-06/mission-ready-bamboo-eagle
USCGC Midgett lays over in NSW during Operation Pacific Blue promoting maritime security in Oceania.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-06/sydney-visit-cutter-above-us-coast-guard
PFAS (perfluroalkyl and polyfluroalkyl substances) management and investigation program at HMAS Cairns.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/pfas/pfas-management-sites/hmas-cairns
PFAS (perfluroalkyl and polyfluroalkyl substances) management and investigation program at Lavarack Barracks.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/pfas/pfas-management-sites/lavarack-barracks
HMAS Choules conducts its Aviation Sea Safety Assessment and requalifies Army pilots.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-06/doing-safety-dance-sea
RAAF reserve and full-time personnel combine skills to simulate aeromedical evacuation across aircraft types.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-06/air-force-aims-high-combat-casualty-care
ADF personnel to receive new service medallions recognising their time in Defence.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-06/more-recognition-transitioning-personnel
PFAS (perfluroalkyl and polyfluroalkyl substances) management and investigation program at Wide Bay Training Area.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/pfas/pfas-management-sites/wide-bay-training-area
Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston AC RAN hosted General Anil Chauhan, India’s Chief of Defence Staff, in Canberra on 5 March 2025.
This was the first visit to Australia by an Indian Chief of Defence Staff.
General Chauhan’s visit included meetings with senior Defence leaders.
India…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-03-06/indias-chief-defence-staff-general-anil-chauhans-first-visit-australia
The Defence Member and Family Information Guide is here as a support you to navigate Defence life.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/news-resources/defence-member-family-information-guide
Web and mobile apps for current and ex-service members - this page contains mental health apps that can be run on the web and/or downloaded to smart phones.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/wellbeing/services-support-fighting-fit/mental-health-online/web-mobile-apps
This information is provided to assist Australian industry and Government in using the Australia - United States Defence Trade Cooperation Treaty (the Treaty).
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/exporting/us-trade-treaty/treaty-scope
The Rats of Tobruk are looking for new members to carry its music across the globe.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-05/band-gives-shout-out-new-members
Tennis players serve up the heat during Navy’s Carr and Burrell Cups.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-05/hot-shots-court
A trainer, a banker and a sculptor gave away their peacetime life to train with the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-05/dream-job-nightmare-russian-invasion
HMAS Hobart trains and transits with partners during the first regional presence deployment of the year.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-05/places-go-counterparts-see
RAAF's versatile KC-30A capability over Iraq saves the bacon of Australian pilots and allies alike.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-05/air-air-refuellers-keep-operation-okra-flying
Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) sporting community is set to benefit from enhanced training, accreditation, and development opportunities through the Australian Defence Force (ADF) International Sports Program.
Running from 3 – 8 March 2025, this initiative includes visits to local schools and provides…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-04/strengthening-pngs-sporting-future-through-adf-partnership
Army father-and-son duo win gold and Air Force black belt wins bronze in international open judo tournament.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-04/adf-judokas-put-opponents-mat
Australia's Operation Kudu focuses on section and platoon leadership, preparing Ukrainian soldiers for battle.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-04/trench-assault-readies-troops-frontline
An Australian air defence officer has received both a US Army Commendation Medal and Meritorious Service Medal.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-04/reciprocal-arrangement-keeps-air-defence-target
Australian Defence Force (ADF) members can have their military skills recognised through a national qualification before transitioning to civilian employment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/military-life-cycle/transition/military-skill-recognition
Australia, the United States and Japan integrate fifth-generation air warfare capabilities for the first time.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-04/lightning-strikes-thrice-trilateral-exercise
Australian comedian Anthony ‘Lehmo’ Lehmann performs in the Middle East during the Forces Entertainment Tour.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-04/comedians-admiration-troops-no-joke
Royal Australian Navy's Leading Seaman Summer Vardy earns a United States Navy commander's commendation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-04/sailor-excels-allied-navies-middle-east
Aviators will receive a modernised and streamlined introduction to Air Force with a revamp of Initial Military Training.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-02-06/fresh-start-aviator-training
For seven decades, 1 Recruit Training Unit has transformed recruits into aviators and itself evolved into something greater.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-22/70-years-creating-best
The Distinguished Service Medal was introduced in 1991 and is awarded for distinguished leadership in warlike operations.
Design
The medal is nickel-silver with a Federation Star on a circle of flames on the obverse. The reverse has a panel for recipient detail over a design of fluted rays of…
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/honours-awards/australian-awards/distinguished-service-medal