Trooper Ruby Olsson made the most of a six-month trip to Canada earlier this year.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-03/making-most-opportunity
World War 2 Bomber Command veteran, 101-year-old Ray Merrill, presented RAAF Base Edinburgh with a special gift.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-02/veteran-inspires-squadron
A Defence space systems engineer has been recognised for her first-of-its-kind imaging system design.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-01/stars-align-defence-scientist
Employees from the Defence Assistance Program at RAAF Base Amberley were surprised with a tour of the E/A-18G Growler aircraft.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-29/growler-tour-job-well-done
An Army warrant officer has received a third Federation Star and a seventh clasp on his Defence Long Service Medal.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-29/honouring-half-century-service
Australian Air Force Cadets were joined by Australian Navy Cadets for the 8 Wing combined end-of-year parade.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-28/northern-territory-cadets-parade-together
WW2 veteran Ron Vickress leaves a legacy by donating a lifetime of memories to Navy's Sea Power Centre.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-28/precious-documents-donated
A Defence civilian switched up her office routine for a taste of military life on board HMAS Adelaide.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-27/embarked-civilians-lost-sea
Officer Cadet Jordi Krikke recently completed his military training making him one step closer to his future role in Air Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-27/powering-future-adf
A traditional handmade Māori cloak was presented to Headquarters Joint Operations Command during a special ceremony.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-26/warriors-australia-lasting-legacy
The ADF is providing support in response to floods affecting North Queensland communities following Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-22/adf-provides-flood-assistance-north-queensland
Air Force aviators and Worimi Elders inaugurated the RAAF Base Williamtown yarning circle.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-22/standing-yarning-together
Australian, US and Japanese personnel paid a goodwill visit to the Hokkaido International School in Sapporo, Japan, during Exercise Yama Sakura 85.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-22/japanese-school-visit-valuable-lesson-all
An Army truckie’s golden sweep of all Australasian competitions in his first year as a black belt in jiu-jitsu.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-22/soldiers-firm-grip-jiu-jitsu-titles
The crew of HMAS Brisbane supported charity and a shipmate with a 48-hour row for the Melanoma Australia Institute.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-22/rowing-good-reason
The Australian Army's 1st Division farewells Major General Scott Winter and welcomes Major General Ash Collingburn.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-21/change-command-armys-unit-action
Flight Lieutenant Tjapukai Shaw's dreams became a reality when he earned his wings after graduating this month.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-20/indigenous-officers-pilot-career-takes-off
Commodore Ray Leggatt has been awarded a Federation Star for his contribution to Australia’s security over 40 years.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-21/starring-role-australias-security
Partner nations came together to deliver Christmas presents to remote Micronesian atolls.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-20/giving-santa-extra-hand
ADF cyber experts joined with US and international counterparts to enhance and strengthen cyber security measures.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-20/adf-strengthens-cyber-security
Student pilots mark milestone at last course graduation for the year.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-20/pilots-flying-high-after-graduating
Chief Petty Officer Mark Astley completed the World Endurance Mountain Bike Organisation's 24-hour championship.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-20/sailor-pedals-bronze-medal
A radio interface system has enhanced the quality and reliability of communications between controllers and aircraft.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-20/air-show-communications-talk-talk
A bronze statue of Sister Greta Towner in Blackall’s Memorial Park highlights the importance of women serving the nation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-11-16/nursing-service-wrought-bronze
As temperature plummets towards freezing, RAAF maintenance crew work hard to prepare the Wedgetail E-7A in southern Germany.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-19/trusted-eyes-into-european-skies
Australian Army soldiers engage in enhanced combat shooting, small arms and breaching drills to increase survivability.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-19/breaching-drills-go-off-bang
Explosive ordnance disposal technician Sergeant David Bailey loves solving complex problems – like rendering safe a 500lb bomb.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-18/risky-business-just-another-day-office
V8 Supercars crew members swapped car pits for bear pits when they tackled the Army obstacle course at Kokoda Barracks.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-18/supercars-crews-taste-life-army-lane
Officer Cadet Jack Macklan was inspired to join the ADF after a number of his friends shared their exciting experiences.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-15/officer-cadet-awarded-top-prize
Australia will expand its commitment to the training of recruits from the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-14/more-troops-train-ukraine-recruits