A normal infantry section commander’s knowledge of haircuts ends with what the Army Dress Manual allows.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-08/blow-waves-bullets
For the first time RAAF F-35A Lightning IIs have been welcomed to Komatsu Air Base in Japan for an air combat training exercise.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-07/aussie-lightning-strikes-japan
Australian and Philippine personnel paused from tactical training to put smiles on children's faces during Indo-Pacific Endeavour.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-07/visit-heart-philippines
A World War Two First Nations pilot and female Air Force mechanics are honoured in a new water tower mural in the NSW town of Uranquinty.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-07/uranquinty-mural-celebrates-adf-legacy
The health and wellbeing of deployed personnel was a major focus on board HMAS Canberra during Exercise Alon.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-06/building-healthy-relationships-board
ADF drone racing took centre stage at the Science Alive! Expo in Adelaide, with demonstrations and displays of military capability.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-07/drone-racers-back-show
It’s been 26 years since 103-year-old Merle Hare’s husband died, but Legacy made sure she wasn’t left alone.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-06/age-shall-not-weary-legacy-torch-bearers
This year's Chief of Army Symposium focused on adapting Army through innovation, people and partnerships.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-06/soldiers-team-innovators-thinkers-partners
Defence has recognised outstanding Victorian civilian employers for their support to ADF reservists.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-06/providing-outstanding-support
After seven days of tough competition, soldiers from 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment took out the 2023 Duke of Gloucester Cup.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-05/superhuman-soldiers-vie-coveted-cup
For over half a century, Group Captain Graeme Peel has dedicated his medical skills to protecting Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-05/51-years-moving-times
Royal Australian Air Force and Royal Thai Air Force aviators swapped the flightline for the school oval during Exercise Thai Boomerang.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-05/aviators-big-hit-thai-school
RAAF was a critical force enabler during Exercise Alon, working closely with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and United States Marine Corps.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-05/eyes-sky
Forces from Australia, the Philippines and the US have finished the first Exercise Alon, focusing on amphibious operations.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-04/mateship-thrives-inaugural-exercise
Chief Petty Officer Michelle Keygan is a self-described “kid from the bush” and proof you should never underestimate yourself.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-04/defence-masters-degree-opens-doors
Petty Officer Daryl Ponder supports his ex-Army Mum as she runs part of the Goulburn leg of the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-04/pondering-strong-connection-legacy
Australians with Filipino heritage on board HMAS Canberra were excited to step off in Manila recently to reconnect with family.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-05/reconnecting-family-philippines
Four Army cadets reached the semi-finals of the National Drone Racing Championships, held in Townsville.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-04/flying-high-after-drone-nationals
Bilateral fighter jet exercise Thai Boomerang has wrapped up between Australia and Thailand.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-01/flying-alongside-thai-fast-jets
Defence veterans passed the Legacy Centenary flame through Canberra as the Torch Relay continued its six-month journey.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-01/legacy-flame-passes-through-canberra
Military and civilian aircraft criss-crossed the sky above Surfers Paradise for the inaugural Pacific Airshow Gold Coast.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-01/aerobatics-wow-crowds-pacific-airshow
Four good soldiering award recipients were hosted by the Wallabies at their Rugby World Cup match against France.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-01/diggers-wallabies-share-traditions
Australian Army Band – Brisbane provided a soundtrack to rock Balonne Shire in south-west Queensland during a mayoral ball.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-31/army-band-strikes-up-community-events
When an Army Chaplain heard he was deploying to Tuvalu, he researched it, but learned so much more from its community.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-31/hope-joy-spiritual-connections
While taking part in Exercise Malabar, three international liaison officers experienced life on board HMAS Choules.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-31/international-partners-fuse-choules
An Army officer has returned home to the Philippines during Indo-Pacific Endeavour.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-31/returning-philippines
Maritime robotics, autonomous systems and artificial intelligence were topics of discussion in Singapore during Indo-Pacific Endeavour.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-30/australia-singapore-dive-into-maritime-ai
An Army corporal led a study group through a World War 1 battlefield, encouraging them to imagine what really happened.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-29/soldiers-retrace-diggers-footsteps
M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks have made the long journey to Indonesia for Exercise Super Garuda Shield.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-29/tanks-support
RAAF's 35 Squadron has made the most of its extended deployment to Vanuatu, engaging with partners and the community.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-29/pacific-connections-safe-hands