In 1992, Chief Petty Officer Anita van der Meer was threatened with dismissal.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-01/adfs-three-decades-pride
Australian Defence Vessel Reliant delivered humanitarian assistance and disaster relief stores as part of the response to drought in Kiribati.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-01/partnerships-pacific
1 Security Forces Squadron recently celebrated its 80th anniversary at RAAF Base Williamtown.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-01/80-years-spent-protecting-nation
More than 100 aviators got their voices heard at the inaugural Air Force Women’s Technician Convocation in Canberra.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-01/empowering-female-leaders-tomorrow
As floodwaters began to rise in Moree, Army personnel were on hand to assist with emergency response and recovery.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-01/troops-happy-help-their-community-during-floods
The ADF demonstrated its commitment to enhancing regional security in the Pacific by providing aerial maritime surveillance support.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-01/helping-pacific-partners-fight-illegal-fishing
When the Army women’s cricket team landed in Bangladesh, they were treated to a training session with the women’s national cricket team.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-01/countries-connect-through-cricket
A motorised combat team of Army soldiers were airlifted from RAAF Base Amberley as part of Exercise Ram Stallion.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-01/exercise-demonstrates-joint-operation-capabilities
Flight Lieutenants Steffi Blavius and Kate Davis jumped at the opportunity to spread the word and save lives through the Defence Blood Challenge.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-31/public-affair-save-lives
A store manager’s typical workday doesn’t usually consist of watching tanks manoeuvre in the battlespace.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-01/reservist-employers-up-close-action
One of the ADF's most qualified remotely piloted aerial system sensor operators and instructors is acknowledged for his outstanding work.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-31/flying-high-extraordinary-career-awarded
Navy ships from five nations, including HMA Ships Hobart and Stalwart, completed a joint exercise in the Philippines.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-31/partnerships-strengthened-sulu-sea-exercise
Brigadier Malcolm Wells had the opportunity to reflect on his first deployment to Timor-Leste, more than 20 years ago.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-31/visit-timor-leste-time-reflection
When Flight Sergeant Gail Blizzard was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer, she was not ready to leave her nine-year-old son without a mother.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-31/passionate-advocate-leads-pink-ribbon-fundraiser
The Veterans Film Festival will showcase films ranging from documentaries to thrillers, starring big names such as Sam Worthington.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-01/sydney-debut-veterans-film-festival
For children dealing with cancer, Camp Quality believes laughter is the best medicine.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-28/soldiers-puts-smiles-faces-kids-dealing-cancer
A 19-year-old from Essendon is going places thanks to a scholarship sponsored by Air Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-28/scholarship-gives-young-woman-wings
ADF personnel demonstrated the value of service by providing support to vulnerable members of the local Canberra community.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-28/adf-provides-support-vulnerable-community
Staff members and their families from the Australian Embassy in Manila had the unique opportunity to tour HMAS Hobart.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-28/embassy-staff-wowed-warship-tour
Legal experts from the Royal Australian Navy conducted a maritime security workshop with officials in Manila.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-28/legal-officers-chart-course-philippines
Australia will join an international military operation to provide critical training for Ukrainian troops.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-27/our-troops-train-ukraine-forces
German Navy members on HMAS Adelaide say the food’s fantastic, fitness is prioritised and the Aussies are friendly.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-27/germans-soak-up-aussie-experience
As part of Charters Towers 150th anniversary celebrations the 10th Force Support Battalion conducted a freedom of entry.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-27/military-parade-helps-city-celebrate-anniversary
The Service Attachés and Advisers Group concluded this year’s program with a trip to Defence bases and industry sites.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-27/brisbane-bases-industry-spotlight
Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, were granted freedom of entry to the city of Ingham.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-27/freedom-entry-first
A Navy chef with diverse experience has integrated smoothly into a tight-knit chef team on board HMAS Hobart.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-27/navy-chef-turns-up-heat
BAE Systems will be charged with evolving and optimising sustainment of the Hobart-class destroyers.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-27/contract-awarded-destroyers
The 2nd Health Battalion is set to become Army’s first accredited Australian Breastfeeding Association-friendly workplace.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-27/maternity-space-first-army
Corporal Darcy Enshaw has been helping with flood relief efforts in his Victorian home town.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-26/local-knowledge-benefits-flood-relief
Private Jeremy Ryan has been giving back to Barmah, the community he grew up in, during the floods crisis.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-25/private-ryan-joins-help-save-community