With world-class training environments and aviation assets on their doorstep, the soldiers of Townsville are prepared to deploy into any environment at a moment’s notice.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-11/welcome-jungle
Army’s fuel specialists were out in force at Cowley Beach Training Area, certifying and maintaining their unique skillsets.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-11/moving-fuel-from-ship-shore
HMAS Canberra has embarked two MV-22B Osprey Military Aircraft and their crew on board.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-07-15/hmas-canberra-stows-us-aircraft
On a ship at sea, the last thing the crew wants to hear is the sound of alarms ringing out throughout the decks.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-03/marine-technician-loves-fix-things
The maritime human resources officers proved essential during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-03/officers-proving-essential-sea
Navy’s biggest base celebrated a birthday milestone recently as HMAS Stirling marked 44 years of service to the nation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-10/stirling-marks-44-years-service
Aviation engineer from HMAS Albatross Lieutenant Ian Donovan has quietly clicked over 40 years of loyal service.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-10/federation-star-shines-upon-aviation-engineer
An old cadet building has been transformed to meet the mental and physical health needs of military personnel and support the growing RAAF Base Williamtown.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-10/new-health-hub-opens-williamtown
One of the most highly decorated units of the Vietnam War celebrated the 60th anniversary of its formation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-10/remembering-vietnam-volunteer-force
Catering Commander Sergeant Nathan Judd and his team of six chefs from the 10th Force Support Battalion are having the experience of a lifetime.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-09/upgraded-catering-capability-show
Two former sailors of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent were welcomed back on board with appointments as Navy’s first Indigenous Elders.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-09/navy-enlists-first-indigenous-elders
A pair of United States Air Force (USAF) B-1B Lancer bombers recently swept into the skies of the Northern Territory.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-09/us-lancers-sweep-into-top-end
The last surviving crew member of HMAS Canberra (I), 99-year-old Des Jones, remembers how he narrowly escaped death in the Battle of Savo Island.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-08/commemorating-battle-savo-island
HMAS Cairns personnel raised $3,744 for The Cancer Council in the annual Relay for Life on July 30 at Barlow Park.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-08/team-effort-help-fight-against-cancer
Landing forces put their training to the test in a multi-national reconnaissance mission during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2022.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-08/jumping-into-action
Able Seaman Miranda McLaughlin has had an Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2022 to remember.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-08/rimpac-remember
A dramatic marine search and rescue effort at Nelson Bay looked nail-bitingly real.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-08/survival-training-gets-real
There is so much more to the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program catering team than just cooking.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-05/community-fulfilment-through-more-than-just-food
Reservist infantry soldier Private Abbas Foladi eagerly takes up opportunities that come his way.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-05/call-out-opportunity-reservist
The flight deck of HMAS Canberra has seen many international aircraft land and take-off during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-04/keeping-eye-air-traffic
The primary casualty receiving facility on board HMAS Canberra was a hive of activity during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-04/hospital-facility-blends-capabilities
Most kids grow up dreaming of becoming a fighter pilot. For Pilot Officer Mitchell Kennedy, that outcome was maybe a foregone conclusion.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-04/kennedy-familys-flying-legacy-continues
Donating blood, plasma or platelets could make a significant impact to another person’s quality of life who is in need.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-04/taking-blood-challenge-save-lives
Corporal Sonny Huynh is breaking the mould of what an administrative clerk’s career looks like.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-03/clerk-soars-new-heights
The Gallipoli Barracks Open Day was an overwhelming success with 20000 people having registered to see a huge range of dynamic and static displays.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-03/action-crowds-aplenty-open-day
The inaugural patron for ADF Cadets, General (retd) Sir Peter Cosgrove has discussed plans to enhance the ADF Cadet program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-03/enhancing-adf-cadet-program
HMAS Canberra is training at night, recovering and launching embarked United States Marine MV-22B Osprey aircraft during RIMPAC.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-03/strol-night
Able Seaman Zachary Galit spends long hours in the galley supporting his shipmates with hundreds of meals during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2022.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-03/cooking-up-storm-hmas-canberra
The Adelaide Crows AFLW team smashed Darwin-based Defence personnel in training sessions before being put through their paces by PTIs.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-02/adelaide-crows-get-their-army
Townsville’s Queensland Country Bank Stadium has played host to a counter-terrorism training activity.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-05/counter-terrorism-event-wraps-up-north