Indo-Pacific Endeavour has returned to India for the third time, engaging in a number of regional partnership activities.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-11/firming-friendships-indian-neighbours
Royal Australian Navy officers and sailors have united in South Australia this month, championing members donating blood for the first time.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-11/saving-lives-threes
The last time the Royal Colours were consecrated, in 1971, Gunner Alexander Valiente’s grandfather was there. Now, it's his turn.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-11/gunner-proud-continue-tradition-royal-colours
A combat team recently conducted Exercise Ram Horn, which focused on trench warfare and conventional warfighting.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-10/combat-team-re-acquainted-trench-warfare
Helping the Forbes community in NSW is the first deployment for Private Jayden Montgomerie, who joined the Army in 2021.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-10/soldier-happy-help-during-floods
Unity and inclusion in the ADF were recognised and celebrated at this year’s Defence Gay and Lesbian Information Service Military Pride Ball.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-10/signaller-proud-receive-inclusion-award
A childhood interest in Indonesian culture led to Major Michael Kiting becoming the first Australian and international instructor at RMC.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-10/dual-linguists-posting-first
Landing an MH-60 Romeo helicopter on a pitching and rolling warship at night requires regular intensive training and teamwork.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-10/night-training-sharpens-landing-skills
After nearly 50 years of service to the Army, Warrant Officer Kevin Woods' best advice to ADF members is to take every opportunity they get.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-10/no-regrets-after-five-decades-service
Supportive employers and their reservist employees from across Victoria gathered recently for the Victorian Employer Support Awards.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-09/awards-recognise-supportive-vic-employers
Inspired by her father’s career in the Royal Australian Navy, year 12 graduate Elizabeth Dowler signed up for the ADF Gap Year Program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-09/daughter-inspired-fathers-navy-career
A team of three military legal officers visited Timor-Leste to deliver maritime legal training as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-09/workshop-helps-strengthen-ties-timor-leste
Three Indigenous sailors from HMAS Hobart opened an official reception in Yokosuka, Japan.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-09/indigenous-sailors-showcase-culture-japan
Australian vessels have joined about 40 ships and submarines that sailed in formation to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-09/ships-subs-form-up-international-fleet-review
Crew members from HMAS Adelaide attended a wreath-laying ceremony as Australia and Sri Lanka marked 75 years of diplomatic relations
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-09/honouring-75-year-partnership-sri-lanka
As part of the Victorian Government’s request for assistance, the ADF deployed four Bushmaster PMVs on Operation Flood Assist.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-08/bushmasters-prove-versatility-floods
Life was more colourful and a little hairier than usual at RAAF Base Edinburgh, for Anglicare South Australia’s ‘Grow n Shine’ fundraiser.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-08/springtime-grow-shine-fundraiser
As NRL great Petero Civoniceva arrived at RAAF Base Amberley alongside a team of former and current players, excitement filled the air.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-08/nrl-stars-visit-indigenous-community
Flight Lieutenant Jayden Hasemann recently found himself deployed on operation almost 4000 kilometres from home.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-07/enlightening-first-overseas-deployment
Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond visited Japan to mark the 70th anniversary of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-07/visit-japan-strengthens-relationship
Travelling overseas, when it was still done by sea-liner, inspired Commander Antony Ladomirski to join the Navy in 1972.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-07/much-see-over-50-years
The NSW Employer Support Awards recognise employers who go above and beyond to support their ADF reservist employees.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-08/awards-recognise-supportive-reservist-employers
In the harsh humidity of Far North Queensland’s jungles, soldiers from France and Australia battled tough conditions.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-07/troops-show-true-grit-combined-exercise
Leeches, snakes, and a ‘velociraptor-like’ bird greeted soldiers from the New Caledonian French Armed Forces in Tully.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-07/french-get-acquainted-australian-critters
It’s been an emotional time for many people in Victoria, as their homes and livelihoods were affected by floods.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-07/community-grateful-adf-support
HMA Ships Hobart and Stalwart berthed at Manila, Philippines, for a five-day port visit as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-04/navy-navy-friendship-good-shape
A group of 170 members from the Republic of Korea Navy received a warm welcome during their visit to HMAS Creswell.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-04/visit-reinforces-ties-republic-korea-navy
Australian Border Force Inspector Damon Bailey is half a world away from the waters he usually patrols.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-04/border-force-inspector-brings-new-capability
Australian and US navy personnel shared joy with orphaned children while visiting the Father Ray Foundation in Thailand.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-04/orphanage-visit-tugs-heartstrings
When Able Seaman Jamie Van Pletzen joined the Navy, he never expected to work on a major exercise alongside Army.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-04/sailor-gets-taste-army-life