10 of Army’s newest drivers have deployed to Shepparton in support of Operation Flood Assist 22-2.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-24/armys-newest-drivers-support-flood-response
In September, four new pairings completed their training to become qualified military police dog teams.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-21/military-police-welcome-new-hounds-handlers
Defence’s best touch football players have emerged from a three-year hiatus to participate in the national championships.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-21/players-back-touch-nationals
Former and current serving members of the ADF went head-to-head in a kitchen cook-off during Veterans Health Week.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-21/defence-members-cook-off-good-cause
The ADF have been inspired by the community in Rochester as they assist in flood preparations and clean up efforts.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-21/inspired-community-we-are-serving
Navy has supported a 57km charity run from Sydney’s North Head to South Head that raised vital funds for Australian veterans.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-20/head-head-charity-run-veterans
HMA Ships Hobart and Stalwart are in the Philippines after completing a trilateral transit of the South China Sea.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-20/ships-foxtrot-south-china-sea
On the eve of HMAS Toowoomba’s 17th birthday, the crew marked two other significant milestones.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-20/three-reasons-celebrate
Don’t be fooled by the breathtaking jungle beauty. The famed 100km Kokoda Track is no walk in the park.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-20/kokoda-trek-sober-reminder
Eighteen high school students were invited to visit a number of Defence and industry locations to promote careers in the ADF.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-20/inspiring-minds-derby-youth
Personnel at Casey Station, Antarctica, got excited when they saw two containers falling from a C-17A Globemaster III on October 14.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-19/great-southern-supply-airdrop
32 Squadron celebrated a significant flying milestone as Wing Commander Adrian Burge logged 10,000 military flying hours.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-18/10000-hours-sky
Members of the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, deployed to Canungra training area to conduct Exercise Heeler Strike.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-18/ready-live-fire-attacks-ambushes
Sapper Lawrence Turalom hopes to further his studies as a diesel engineer in Papua New Guinea.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-18/career-fuels-sappers-dream
World War 2 Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force veteran, Jessie Strike-McClelland, celebrated her 100th birthday on September 23.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-17/dedicated-servicewoman-celebrates-centenary
A combined maritime task group comprised of Australian and Singaporean warships and troops has completed Exercise Trident.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-17/exercise-singapore-wraps-up
A series of training activities are under way, aiming to strengthen interoperability between the ADF and the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-17/sharing-skills-philippines
The 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, has claimed victory in the 7th Brigade military skills competition.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-17/6th-battalion-prove-victorious-skills-competition
HMA Ships Adelaide and Anzac have departed Darwin, signalling the launch of the main joint force element of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-14/largest-indo-pacific-endeavour-sets-sail
HMAS Perth took on a pirate ship persona as part of a charity event before embarking on an Indo-Pacific deployment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-14/commander-walks-plank-charity
They’re nicknamed robot dogs, but the mechanical movements of Army’s quadrupeds don’t prompt warm feelings like a real canine.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-14/expo-showcases-dogs-war
Everything from cannons to missiles, and vehicles to simulation systems were on display at Land Forces 2022.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-13/autonomous-systems-display-expo
It's not often that an ADF member spends the day flying over some of the most famous sights in the Mediterranean.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-13/aviator-patrols-mediterranean
Fleet Air Arm, HMAS Albatross and HMAS Creswell personnel are preparing to conduct a Freedom of Entry march.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-12/preparing-medieval-tradition
Ensuring a military aircraft has sufficient stores and equipment can be a full-time task with multiple services to coordinate.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-12/overseas-logistics-welcome-challenge
Despite watching his father die from respiratory problems after being gassed in WW1, a young Leonard McLeod was determined to join the Army.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-12/return-canungra-evokes-memories-service
On October 13, 2002, a small team of Air Force personnel embarked on one of the largest Australian aeromedical evacuations since the Vietnam War.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-12/bali-bombings-20th-anniversary-resilience-meets-tragedy
Engaging with NATO partners is a first for an 11 Squadron P-8A Poseidon aircraft on deployment to Sicily.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-11/building-closer-ties-nato-mediterranean
If Private Lauren Dam gets another opportunity to deploy to Solomon Islands, she has promised to return with a rugby league ball.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-11/medic-brings-love-league-solomons
An Australian Army Reserve anaesthetist has been awarded a Churchill Fellowship for his civilian role as a trauma specialist.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-11/medical-officer-use-fellowship-improve-trauma-skills