Veteran Dean Wilkinson's career in the Army inspired his grandson, Jordan Whicker, to pursue a similar path.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-31/veteran-inspires-next-generation
Cadets from across the country learnt how to pilot fast, small drones at the Australian Army Cadet camp.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-30/cadets-put-drone-skills-test
The ADF put on a spectacular show in Sydney Harbour this Australia Day, with a ship tour, 21-gun salute and an aerobatic display.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-30/adf-thrills-sydneys-australia-day-crowds
Squadron Leader Catherine Humphries swapped out the airfield for -30 degree weather and solid ice.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-25/breaking-ground-antarctica
Medic Warrant Officer Class Two Joanne Cook hadn’t seen a real gunshot wound until deploying to Somalia 30 years ago.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-29/citation-troops-who-risked-their-safety-help-somalis
Warrant Officer Ken Robertson spends his time ensuring concerns are heard at the highest levels, creating a voice for enlisted ranks.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-29/keeping-enlisted-voices-forefront
ADF personnel provided assistance to rescue and resupply stranded families in North Queensland after devastating floods.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-19/heroic-efforts-during-flood-crisis
Bombardier Adam Davies-Moore has been recognised for delivering modern battlespace Army training.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-26/award-surprise-bombardier
Avionics technician Sergeant Justin Kurban has been honoured with a Medal of the Order of Australia for achievements over almost a decade.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-26/decade-aviation-innovation-honoured
Lieutenant Matthew Parritt has been honoured for his work on HMAS Brisbane's operational effectiveness and safety.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-26/stoked-set-example
Warrant Officer Melinda Skinner was there to help when overseas travellers returned to Australia because of COVID-19.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-26/ready-help-open-arms
Chief Petty Officer Gillian Bryant has been awarded a Conspicuous Service Cross for
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-26/stepping-up-talking-talk
Despite not wanting attention, Chaplain (Wing Commander) Lindsay Carey has received a conspicuous service medal award.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-26/aiding-healing-from-moral-injury
Lieutenant Colonel Meng Wang led the capability management team of the multi-billion-dollar project to replace Army’s fleet of MRH-90 Taipans.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-26/soldier-recognised-need-speed
Corporal Thomas Grayham has received a Conspicuous Service Medal for his work on communications system improvements.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-26/pretty-chuffed-medal-work-during-floods
The Australian Defence Force has deployed a Royal Australian Navy warship to conduct the first regional presence deployment for 2024.
The Anzac class frigate HMAS Warramunga departed its homeport of Sydney on 23 January for a three-month deployment through South and Southeast Asia.
The ship’s…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-01-25/defence-resumes-regional-presence-deployments-2024
Australia and Japan have signed an agreement to enhance strategic capabilities in robotic and autonomous systems for undersea warfare.
The research project between Defence Science and Technology Group and Japan’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency is the first under a bilateral research,…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-01-23/australia-japan-sign-research-agreement-undersea-warfare
Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett is the new head of Joint Health Command, taking over from Rear Admiral Sarah Sharkey.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-25/more-challenges-likely-after-handover
Navy's 40-foot yacht, Navy One, braved rough seas to come second in its category in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-24/runners-up-conquer-challenging-conditions
Commander Rose Apikotoa recently became the first Australian of Tongan heritage to take a Navy command role.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-24/when-one-achieves-we-all-achieve
Midshipmen taking part in a unique Navy work experience program have described it as a 'different world'.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-23/glimpse-into-future
Reform of the imagery specialist trade is creating opportunities for civilian photographers to join Army’s ranks.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-19/army-recruiting-photographers
ADF personnel brought their skills to the beach during a competitive match of water polo at Watson Bay Baths.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-23/personnel-make-splash-carnival
More than 60 Defence and civilian players took part in the ADF Wargaming Association's HeroCon tournament.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-22/eye-opening-games-educate-safety
Growing up in Afghanistan, Aircraftman Mujtaba Hakimi lived in constant fear of violence at the hands of the Taliban.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-22/from-war-torn-afghanistan-raaf
Australian soldiers have produced blue and yellow 'solidarity' crosses for Ukrainian trainees during Operation Kudu.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-22/soldiers-symbols-hope-ukrainian-trainees
Australian soldiers deploying to the UK on Operation Kudu have been farewelled at a ceremony in Adelaide.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-19/ukraine-community-farewells-sa-based-soldiers
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RAAF’s Surveillance and Response Group marks the end of tenure for Air Commodore Nathan Christie with a transfer of command ceremony.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-18/farewell-welcome-one-ceremony