For Ainsley Hooker, all that glitters really is gold – gold sparkles, that is – on her new Aussie and Invictus Games themed prosthetic leg.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-11/when-all-that-glitters-really-gold
Soldiers reinforced their strong regional connection with the local South Burnett on Exercise Wondai Warrior.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-11/wondai-warrior-brings-training-south-burnett
The sixth international Invictus Games has kicked off with a spectacular opening ceremony at Merkur Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-10/cheering-start-invictus-games
The moment competitors have been waiting for has arrived. Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023 competition is underway.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-10/invictus-games-dusseldorf-2023-day-one-preview
A touching welcome greeted Team Australia members as they touched down in Düsseldorf, in readiness for the sixth Invictus Games.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-08/invictus-athletes-touch-down-germany
Royal Australian Naval College members have hosted a delegation from the Indian Navy as part of an exercise between the regional partners.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-08/shore-diplomacy-indian-partners
Patients from the Queensland Children’s Hospital and their families visited RAAF Base Amberley to see a C-17A Globemaster III from 36SQN.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-08/smiles-all-round-hospital-visit
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