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Air Force marks the beginning of a new era after announcing the reformation of 9 Squadron after disbanding in 1989.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-11/squadron-reforms-after-decades
About the base
The Albury Wodonga Military Area (AWMA) consists of 3 barracks:
Gaza Ridge Barracks (North and South Bandiana)
Wadsworth Barracks (East Bandiana)
Latchford Barracks (Bonegilla).
The barracks are home to:
Joint Logistics Unit – Victoria
Army Logistics Training Centre
Army School of…
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/base-induction/albury-wodonga-military-area
The dots Warrant Officer Anne Dufficy paints connect not just images, but her Indigenous story with others.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-05-30/joining-dots-mid-east
Royal Australian Navy (RAN) frigate HMAS Anzac has completed its deployment on Operation Argos as part of a routine regional presence deployment.
Australia supports the enforcement of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions through the deployment of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-06-13/hmas-anzac-enforces-united-nations-security-council-sanctions-against-north-korea
Inspired to join the Army after a high school visit from recruiters, Linda Lane regrets nothing after 45 years of service.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-09/45-years-service-no-regrets
In an Australian first, Army operated an autonomous truck convoy on a Victorian highway.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-09/armys-autonomous-truck-convoy-first
Captain Sean Feenan's Navy career is characterised by his dedication, humility and passion for engineering.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-09/inspiring-journey-passionate-engineer
An Australian WW2 veteran had a special part to play during a recent London service involving Britain’s most powerful warship.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-09/london-service-honours-historic-links
Flying Officer Riley Smith was four years old when she started playing hockey at Albion Park. 20 years later she represented Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-09/air-force-hockey-star-blooms-wattle
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), in partnership with the City of Newcastle and Port Stephens Council, is proud to announce the Air Force Newcastle Williamtown Air Show 2023.
The biennial Air Show will be held over the weekend of 18 and 19 November 2023 in both Newcastle and at RAAF Base…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-06-09/air-show-set-thrill-newcastle-region
Two ADF members put their skills to the test at the 2023 Senior National Wrestling Championships.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-08/coming-grips-stiff-competition
On 21 Squadron's 87th birthday, the unit's aviators got a special history lesson at the B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration hangar.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-08/one-kind-history-lesson
One of Ipswich’s oldest war veterans recently returned to RAAF Base Amberley for the first time in 78 years.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-08/99-veteran-presses-rewind
Air force personnel prepared for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence operations during Exercise Toxic Gauntlet.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-07/ready-any-environmental-threat
Defence leaders have received their COVID-19 vaccine and encouraged staff – particularly those aged over 50 – to prepare for theirs.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-26/vaccine-rolls-out
Rear Admiral Guy Griffiths' (retd) biography was launched at the Australian War Memorial on May 27.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-02/admirals-story-piece-naval-history
Warrant Officer Dennis Bentley credits the fatherly advice he received as a junior sailor for steering his life in the right direction.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-07/power-knowing-your-people
Navy clearance divers have assisted in the seizure of about 800kg of cocaine with an estimated street value of $AUD320 million.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-05/navy-divers-assist-massive-cocaine-bust
Petty Officer Rachel Lauchlan's move from a sea to land posting has given her a new perspective on her career.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-06/sailor-brings-vital-skills-ashore
Battlespace Communication Systems
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/projects/battlespace-communication-systems
Leading Seaman Marine Technician Ginger Pigot never looked back after her gap year in the Navy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-05/career-move-after-gap-year
An Indigenous artwork at the Defence School of Intelligence unites the stories of war under a banner of respect and appreciation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-05/artwork-unites-stories-conflict
In a first for military drone racing, an Army cadet will compete at the national championship.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-05/cadet-drone-racer-reaches-sky
The Prince of Wales led the Anzac Day dawn service at the Australian War Memorial in London.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-04-26/moving-service-led-royalty
In this first issue of the The Listening Post, the Centre for Defence Research fellows Matthew Sussex and Michael Clarke provide a round up of AUKUS announcement; responses to the American with-drawl from Afghanistan and the twentieth anniversary of the September 11 attacks; recent commentary on US…
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/research-innovation/research-publications/listening-post-issue-1
This paper argues that there are two key initiatives identified in Japan's National Security Statement for which Australia could play a supporting role to enhance the bilateral relationship and achieve mutual security benefits for both nations. They are 'defence equipment and technology cooperation…
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/research-innovation/research-publications/australia-japan-security-relations-improving-best-friends-relationship
In this issue of the Listening Post we consider the mixed reaction to the US Global Posture Review; potential complications of Australia's involvement in the Solomon Islands; Russia's military build up near Ukraine and testing of anti-satellite weaponry; and discussions on the need for a global…
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/research-innovation/research-publications/listening-post-issue-3
This post-election edition of The Looking Glass examines some of the challenges facing the Albanese government, and raises some tentative options about its likely agenda and how it might pursuing it. Also included are some of the authors' suggestions about how to make Australian strategic policy…
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/research-innovation/research-publications/challenges-australian-foreign-security-policy-after-may-2022-federal-election
Three nations practised their combined disaster relief skills in the Northern Territory and Indonesia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-05/trilateral-response-top-end-disaster
Aircraftwoman Indianna Biles was inspired by an Air Force Indigenous Youth Program to be a positive example in the community.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-05-26/from-base-camp-lift-off