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
Flying Officer Ashlee Staneke's motivation to become a pilot carried her from a young age through to the ADF Academy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-22/gaining-altitude-after-graduating
The Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force (IGADF), Mr James Gaynor, has appointed an independent inquiry into the deaths of four Australian Defence Force members following the MRH-90 Taipan helicopter incident that occurred during a training exercise in Queensland on 28 July 2023. The…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-02-22/inspector-general-australian-defence-force-first-public-hearing-inquiry-into-deaths-australian-defence-force-members-helicopter-crash
Commander Daniel McCall has received the United States Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-22/submariners-accomplishments-commended
The RAAF has deployed with the US and Japan to conduct agile operations for Exercise Cope North.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-22/island-agility-proves-force-readiness
In 1984, Lieutenant Commander Paul Newton couldn't have dreamed that 40 years later his sons would also serve with Navy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-14/family-follows-navy-dads-footsteps
Leading Aircraftwoman Emily-Jane Foote shares how the ADF Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills program helped clear her head.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-21/air-force-mechanic-changes-gears
Having devoted 20 years of his life to the Navy, Lieutenant Commander Nicholas Graney reflects on his career. 
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-21/20-year-voyage-growth
Controlling almost 4 million square km a mission, the Royal Australian Air Force has established its position in the skies.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-21/working-partners-control-skies
Soldiers received a confidence boost when they practised live-fire training at the Townsville Field Training Area.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-21/practice-makes-perfect
Lieutenant Commander Will Singer used the ADF Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills program to help reset his life.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-19/art-healths-sake
Aviators have built a second deployed spares pack for the F-35A Lightning II, enhancing supply-chain resilience and operational preparedness.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-19/f-35a-readiness-boosted-deployed-spares-pack
Australian, United States and Japanese warships conducted two days of combined training while sailing to India for Exercise Milan.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-21/forces-combine-indian-ocean
For Corporal Lewis James, the ADF Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills program helped him through a personal tragedy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-20/music-program-soothes-soldiers-soul
With season two of Alone Australia about to start, runner up Mike Atkinson talks about how he survived the first.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-20/ultimate-test-defence-survival-skills
Aircraftman Ronan Duff's most rewarding deployment so far has been to Guam and Tinian for Exercise Cope North.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-19/far-from-home-guam
Before HMAS Warramunga commenced its regional presence deployment, the crew trained rigorously to ensure they were ‘fully mission capable’.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-19/training-proves-ship-ready-anything
Australia will continue to deepen its relationships with India and like-minded regional partners this month by participating in Exercise Milan 24. Hosted by India from 19-27 February in the port city of Visakhapatnam and the adjacent Bay of Bengal, Exercise Milan 24 will bring together…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-02-18/australia-participate-exercise-milan-24
Over 1000 ADF family members have attended a Defence Member and Family Support welcome event at Townsville Stadium.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-16/welcome-event-hit-defence-families
RAAF and US Air Force assets and personnel were re-tasked during Exercise Cope North to respond to a real-world aeromedical evacuation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-16/swift-response-validates-cope-north-partnerships
Leading Aircraftman Carl Dransfield learnt a lot while working alongside the US in Darwin and now he gets to apply this knowledge in Guam.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-16/dynamic-moves-cope-north
Army Signaller William Horvath deployed on Operation Resolute in the Kimberley Marine Park with just four days' notice.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-16/army-signaller-puts-training-test
Able Seaman Luke Alderton returns to his hometown of Hobart on HMAS Diamantina for the Royal Hobart Regatta.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-15/diving-back-into-derwent
Air Vice-Marshal Di Turton is Australia’s first female military representative to NATO and the EU.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-15/flying-through-glass-ceiling