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A lawyer and social worker, Rabbanit Judith Levitan, has been sworn in as Army’s first female rabbi.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-07-11/first-female-rabbi-answers-call-duty
A Navy Seahawk rescued three generations of a family stranded on their flood-affected property in Kangaroo Valley.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-07-08/navy-defies-severe-weather-rescue-stranded-family
Air Force and Navy have cooperated with Commonwealth and Northern Territory agencies to swiftly rescue three recreational boaters.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-07-08/boaters-rescued-off-shores-darwin
The growing career of Corporal Tara Enchong is a success story of Air Force’s Cross Cultural Mentoring Program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-07-08/building-careers-through-cultural-understanding
Despite broken bones and blown engines, Army riders recorded strong results in Australia’s largest off-road desert race last month.  The 460km Finke Desert Race is held in the Northern Territory on the June long weekend each year.  More than 600 bikes and cars raced across a sandy track…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-07-07/army-rides-high-australias-largest-desert-race
Seeing a man riding a motorcycle while carrying two goats is part and parcel of one Army officer’s UN peacekeeping mission.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-07-07/army-officer-working-keep-peace-mali
The “weight” of command of the Royal Australian Navy has been officially handed over by the outgoing Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Michael Noonan, to the incoming Chief, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-07-06/change-navy-command-canberra
A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R helicopter has evacuated three residents from their home following threats to their safety from rising flood waters.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-07-06/night-time-rescue-flood-stranded-residents
When Lynton Robbins joined the RAN, he never imagined he would one day be part of shaping its cultural identity.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-07-08/navys-first-indigenous-cultural-performer-leads-way
Defence has worked with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to deliver humanitarian assistance and disaster relief stores to Fiji.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-07-06/essential-supplies-delivered-fiji
The Royal Australian Navy Band has established Indigenous cultural performer (ICP) positions within its ranks.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-07-06/navy-stands-up-indigenous-cultural-performers
Two 38-tonne armoured vehicles were transported from ship to shore during Exercise Sea Explorer 22 last month.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-07-07/boxers-hit-beach
Team spirit gave Flight Lieutenant Jake Dell-O'Sullivan the power he needed to become the fastest Air Force Drone Racing Association (AFDRA) pilot. “I was focused on the event running smoothly and hadn’t flown competitively for ages due to the pandemic, so I didn’t realise my batteries had degraded…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-07-05/team-spirit-powers-drone-pilot-victory
When Chris Goodrum, 17, set foot on the tarmac at RAAF Base Amberley, he could barely contain his excitement.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-07-05/first-time-sky-broadens-horizons
More than $13,200 was raised by participants at HQJOC during a push-up challenge.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-07-05/pushing-mental-health-message
For Norforce, establishing and maintaining relationships is just as important as having the latest high-tech surveillance gear.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-07-04/local-knowledge-protecting-north
HMAS Supply successfully completed a first-of-class firing trial of the close-in weapon system during a regional presence deployment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-07-04/firing-first-supply
In recognition of NAIDOC Week, Air Force Indigenous Elder Aunty Deb advocates for meaningful change together.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-07-03/advocate-meaningful-change-together
Army farewelled Lieutenant General Rick Burr as Chief of Army and welcomed Lieutenant General Simon Stuart.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-07-01/ceremony-marks-handover-army-command
Aircrew relied on tactical command and control units to provide additional awareness during Exercise Diamond Storm.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-07-01/ground-command-control-extra-set-eyes
Aspiring robotics specialists from around the world will take part in the 2022 RobotX competition later this year.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-07-01/robotics-showdown-heading-sydney
6th Engineer Support Regiment Plant Foreman Corporal Greg McKenzie is deployed on his 11th AACAP.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-07-01/digging-aacap-gapuwiyak
Air Force has welcomed its new Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Robert Chipman, and farewelled the outgoing Chief, Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-07-01/new-air-force-chief-welcomed
Outgoing Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan reflects on the great honour and privilege to serve in the role.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-07-01/farewell-statement-from-chief-navy
NAIDOC Week is an opportunity to recognise the rich history, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-07-01/time-celebrate-indigenous-culture
Soldiers and Military Police conducted a series of population protection and control training serials.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-06-30/turning-up-heat-training
St Martin’s Anglican Church parishioners provided a warm welcome to Australian Defence Force personnel deployed to Papua New Guinea.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-06-30/png-friendships-enhanced-through-faith
Sapper Jeirome Auda-Muckan is excited to be deployed on his first Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-06-30/carpenter-fulfills-calling-aacap