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
Reserve soldiers complete demanding yet critical road convoy and logistics support training on the NSW South Coast.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-14/reconnecting-communities-convoy-exercise
Recent graduations from the Maritime Communications and Information Systems Wing marked the start of a new era.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-14/sailors-evolve-capability
A Navy warship helped four Bureau of Meteorology personnel on an offshore weather station escape a cyclone.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-13/navy-evacuates-weather-bureau-staff-heavy-seas
Navy has welcomed 13 new graduates from a challenging and rewarding development program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-13/indigenous-graduates-gain-valuable-skills
Army reconnaissance teams learn valuable lessons from challenging terrain on Exercise Burghala Bull, in Yeppoon.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-13/platoon-executes-night-time-urban-clearance
Army and Navy took the silverware, while Air Force players shone in their own right at the ADF cricket championships.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-12/pitched-battle-services
Trainees from four Melbourne University Regiment courses combined for Exercise Rhoden Strike at Puckapunyal Military Training Area.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-12/diggers-combined-arms-training-put-test
Australian soldiers learn the art of making soba noodles from a 76-year-old master during Exercise Yama Sakura.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-11/noodles-recipe-stronger-bonds
Australian Army personnel parachuted into Papua New Guinea to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the World War 2 Nadzab Landings.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-07/free-falling-into-png
Army's 13th Brigade hosted the Indian Armed Forces in WA for the collective infantry training activity Exercise Austrahind.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-07/exercise-strengthens-australia-india-bond
Air Mobility Group’s 81st Pathfinder Awards night recognises tenacity and courage
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-06/celebrating-excellence-face-adversity
Battalion colours were marched out in Canberra to mark 75 years of the Royal Australian Regiment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-05/proudly-serving-adapting-75-years
Gunners put the AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer to the test during live firing trials in South Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-05/new-howitzer-game-changer-artillery-units