An exercise in India provided two soldiers the chance to reunite with their parents.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-12-13/exercise-india-chance-reconnect-families
The Cook and Tiroas Barracks redevelopment infrastructure project in Vanuatu has entered the final stages.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-12-16/redevelopment-boost-vanuatu-economy
Dianne Hutchinson always knew she wanted to pursue a career helping people.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-12-15/army-nurse-touches-lives-thousands-veterans
The Australian Defence Force has a rich history of family legacies being carried on through the generations.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-12-15/corporal-continues-familys-gallipoli-legacy
It was three of a kind for the Rhone family as Aircraftman James Rhone graduated from initial recruit training.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-12-14/family-aviators
Nursing officer Flight Lieutenant Tessa O’Brien found a creative outlet through visual arts.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-12-14/dealing-pandoras-box-memories
Australian Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds, Japanese Minister of Defence Takeshi Iwaya, and U.S. Acting Secretary of Defence Patrick Shanahan, convened a trilateral defence ministerial meeting in Singapore on June 1 on the margins of the 18th International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-06-02/australia-japan-united-states-defence-ministers-meeting
When HMA Ships Adelaide and Anzac set off on IPE22, they took with them many young crew members, eager to explore the world.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-12-13/new-horizons-inspired-young-sailors
For Lieutenant Commander Mark Graichan, the masters degree he completed in Jakarta has been as much about network building as achieving academically.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-12-12/breaking-language-barriers-indonesia
Fairy floss, popcorn, waterslides and a visit from Santa were all part of the Amberley Christmas Treat fun.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-12-09/christmas-treat-amberley-families
This week Defence participated in the annual Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals Board, hosted by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and New Zealand Ministry of Defence.
CSpO is comprised of representatives from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, New Zealand, the United…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2022-12-08/combined-space-operations-initiative-principals-board-meeting
The Royal Australian Navy has decommissioned Armidale Class Patrol Boat HMAS Wollongong at a ceremony in HMAS Cairns after 15 years of service.
Commander Australian Fleet, Rear Admiral Jonathan Earley, CSC, RAN, attended the ceremony and recognised the service of the Ship’s Company.
“HMAS…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2022-12-08/hmas-wollongong-decommissions-cairns
Inside a hangar on the island of Guam, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aviators at Operation Christmas Drop 22 have pitched in to pack gifts for communities in Palau and Micronesia.
On December 3, air force personnel from five Indo-Pacific nations joined hundreds of local volunteers at Andersen…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-12-08/airdropping-some-christmas-cheer
A walk through the main living areas of HMA Ships during Indo-Pacific Endeavour quickly revealed a vast array of partner nations on board.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-12-08/all-friends-deck-indo-pacific
Capability Manager Frank Jones has been awarded the Bellenger Bell Award for 2022 for his exemplary performance
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-12-07/bellenger-bell-honours-excellence-values
Bob Reck will return home to Cairns with many special memories from Invictus Games The Hague 2020.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-22/bobs-treasured-gift
Aviators in the RAAF Base Amberley Fire Section participated in Movember to help raise awareness of men’s health issues.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-12-08/firefighters-make-difference-three-ways
462 Squadron has taken custodianship of a unique Indigenous artwork that reflects the unit’s history and role.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-12-08/new-artwork-depicts-squadrons-cyber-threat-mission
Defence members posting from Puckapunyal have been farewelled from country.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-12-08/ceremony-held-farewell-members-puckapunyal
A new Air Force centenary banner has been erected along the perimeter fence of RAAF Base Richmond.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-10/showcase-air-force-history
Today leaders of Pacific security agencies met virtually for Joint Heads of Pacific Security (JHOPS) 2021.
The annual event is a Pacific Step-up initiative that provides an opportunity for heads of police, defence, immigration and customs to share ideas and discuss solutions to common security…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2021-11-10/pacific-security-leaders-focused-covid-19-recovery
The 24th annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense (CHODs) Conference, held in Sydney this year, has concluded.
The conference was co-hosted by the Australian Defence Force and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, represented by Chief of the Defence Force, General Angus Campbell, and Commander U.S. Indo-Pacific…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2022-07-28/2022-chiefs-defense-conference-concludes
One of the last F/A-18 A/B Classic Hornet aircraft to grace the skies over the Northern Territory will be a distinctive magpie Hornet.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-07-29/hornets-new-livery-tribute-squadron
GENERAL CAMPBELL: I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land upon which we meet, the Ngunnawal people, and pay my respects to their Elders; past, present and emerging.
Today, the Australian Defence Force is rightly held to account for allegations of grave misconduct by some members…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2020-11-19/press-conference-igadf-afghanistan-inquiry
Townsville, Queensland - just as the last rays of light had retreated from the dry riverbed, a low rumble began to echo across the darkened landscape.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-07-26/us-marines-assault-airfield-exercise-talisman-sabre
Allied forward observers and joint terminal attack controllers coordinated the delivery of air and naval munitions.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-07-21/allies-work-together-deliver-barrage
Self-driving vehicles, drones and autonomous ammo loaders were on display at the Army Robotic Expo in Adelaide on August 11.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-25/army-robotics-expo-where-big-ideas-are-born
Western Australia’s 2020 Little Telethon Stars were invited by RAAF Base Pearce personnel for a behind-the-scenes tour of the base.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-15/little-telethon-stars-visit-base
Wing Commander Paul Pettigrew is at the cutting edge of keeping Australia safe in a rapidly evolving environment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-11-24/from-air-domain-cyber-front-line
This Father’s Day will be the last event Sergeant Brendon Munday will miss before heading back home to his wife and two children in Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-09-04/looking-forward-coming-home