The service and sacrifice of Corporal Cameron Baird, VC, MG, has been commemorated today by soldiers from 2nd Commando Regiment, his family and friends at a service marking 10 years since his death.
Corporal Baird was killed in Afghanistan on 22 June 2013, while leading an assault against an…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-06-22/commandos-commemorate-corporal-cameron-baird-vc
While on a partnership visit to their sister unit in Papua New Guinea, Australian Army sappers participated in a weighted pack march.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-23/engineers-bond-pack-march-png
The decommissioning of two ships will make way for robots, autonomous systems and artificial intelligence.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-23/end-era-inseparable-friends
Former Army aviation soldier, Myron Allen, thought the one thing on his bucket list was unachievable until he heard the familiar sounds of CH-47 around Brisbane.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-22/ultimate-send-off
Students and staff of a Queensland high school were excited when a former student landed an Army Chinook landing on their oval.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-22/soldiers-flying-visit-his-old-school
Exercise Havoc Fire enables combat control teams to improve their martial skills through concentrated training immersion.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-22/havoc-training-ground
It was three gold medals and a new world record for Squadron Leader Mark Oksanen at the 24th World Transplant Games.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-22/second-chance-leads-three-firsts
RAAF bases Williams and Point Cook joined forces to support the Soldier On March On Challenge.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-21/marching-challenge
On a picturesque spring day in the United Kingdom, a team of Australian submariners walked 40 miles to support local charities.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-21/submariners-take-step-right-direction
Army engineers mark 60 years of assisting partner nations, improving the welfare of remote communities and more.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-20/60-years-still-building-capacity
RAAF has provided support to the Republic of Singapore Air Force as it conducted tactical air lift training in Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-20/drop-training-enhances-security
Thanks to Army's ServeOn initiative, Pam and Martin Newlin can work their farm and still serve.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-20/not-baa-d-way-work
Air Force secured Australia’s first delivery of two Integrated Air and Missile Defense courses from a world-leading US training unit.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-20/history-making
Army personnel donned their bright green shirts once again to compete in the Darwin City2Surf.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-20/soldiers-pound-pavement-top-end
Lieutenant Aaron McCready and his family had good reason to get involved in the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-20/legacy-beneficiary-gives-back
Two ADF personnel will co-captain Team Australia at the Invictus Games, celebrating determination, mateship and honour.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-19/humble-personnel-lead-way-invictus-games
Defence has launched a Nuclear-Powered Submarine Propulsion Challenge in Australian high schools today, providing a new generation of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) students the chance to win a trip to HMAS Stirling in Western Australia to see first-hand how submarines work…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-06-19/nuclear-powered-submarine-propulsion-challenge
On June 3, the Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre welcomed its 100,000th visitor since its reopening in 2010.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-19/heritage-centre-celebrates-100000-visitors
Two sailors are the first in Navy to be certified in the next generation of advanced weapon systems.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-19/next-gen-missilemen-ready-fire
Thirty young young women have experienced Air Force life through the hands-on Aviation Programs for Women.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-19/young-women-test-their-wings
Flight Sergeant Nathan King and Able Seaman Taryn Dickens have been announced as the co-captains of Team Australia for Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023.
The duo will lead the combined Team Australia of 31 current and former military personnel along with more than 90 of their family and friends at the…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-06-18/team-captains-named-invictus-games-dusseldorf-2023
Queensland Police Service awards Flight Sergeant William Gill with the Assistant Commissioner’s certificate.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-16/aviators-efforts-recognised-police
Major Richard Stanworth was presented with his third Federation Star last month after 50 years of Army life.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-15/life-course-after-lengthy-career
A Royal New Zealand Navy engineer considers training in Australia to be the highlight of his career so far.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-16/fast-friends-from-across-ditch
A pipeline of talent will continue to flow into the naval shipbuilding and sustainment industry thanks to a three-year extension of the Defence Industry Pathways Program in Western Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-16/pathway-keep-talent-coming
Staff cadets from the Royal Military College – Duntroon performed a King’s Birthday Parade, including the time-honoured tradition known as ‘Trooping the Colour’.
The parade marked the official birthday of His Majesty King Charles III, and featured a 21-gun salute fired from the top of Mount…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-06-10/honouring-kings-birthday
Sergeant Edward Goldner was chosen for the prestigious NATO Intermediate Leadership Course in Switzerland.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-15/shaping-future-leaders-defence
Dates have been announced for the Air Force Newcastle Williamtown Air Show 2023.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-14/air-show-set-thrill-newcastle
Soldiers and Queensland police worked together during Exercise Arras, sharing expertise and strengthening cooperation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-15/soldiers-police-combine-response-skills
A commemorative ceremony has honoured the crew members of the missing 43 Squadron Catalina A24-64.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-15/nine-catalina-aviators-remembered