Three of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s six military working dogs are participating in Exercise Pitch Black this year.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-29/dogs-handlers-learn-new-tricks
Two soldiers who helped rescue four stranded teenagers during the Townsville flooding of 2019 have been awarded a commendation for brave conduct.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-29/brave-soldiers-recognised
The Air Force Women in Aviation Program enabled a group of young women to briefly immerse themselves in Defence life.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-29/inspiring-young-women-fly
When 102 Battery, 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, received a call for fire on a target of opportunity, it was not only Australian soldiers who ran to man the gun.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-29/finding-common-ground
This year, 2022, marks 80 years since Australia fought in the Battle of Milne Bay, located in modern-day Papua New Guinea.
The Battle of Milne Bay, fought between Allied and Japanese forces in August–September 1942, was an important victory for the Allies. It was the first time that Japanese forces…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-28/80-years-since-victory-battle-milne-bay
The Combined Arms Training Centre hosted a firepower demonstration for about 800 people at the Puckapunyal Military Area.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-26/pucka-community-brought-up-close-action
Three World War 2 Navy veterans were honoured for their service at an emotional ceremony on August 9.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-26/ww2-veterans-honoured-valour
As the Philippine phase of Pacific Partnership 2022 concluded, members of the ADF contingent farewelled the United States hospital ship USNS Mercy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-26/pacific-partnership-concludes-philippines
Unexpected satellites, inclement space weather and space junk were all factors Army’s first “space team” confronted during a training exercise.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-26/no-astronomical-surprise-big
Walking through the crowd at an AFL game in early July, dental duo Captain Yuen Dieu and Private Jacinta Rooke were on a mission to talk teeth.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-26/dental-duo-brightens-smiles-gapuwiyak
For the first time, the National Support Squadron had an opportunity to have three of its ships in Sydney Harbour at the same time.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-26/pacific-support-vessel-shoots-thrill
Aviators experienced complex combat missions and deployed operations with the US Air Force during Exercise Red Flag Alaska.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-25/enhancing-interoperability-alaska
After almost three months at sea on a regional presence deployment through the Pacific, HMAS Canberra is heading back to her home port in Sydney.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-25/thats-wrap-hmas-canberra
Seventy-two pilots from Japan, New Zealand and Australia competed in the Drone Racing National Championships held at Duntroon Oval.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-25/buzz-air-drone-racing-championships
Australian Defence Force and US Marine Corps personnel recently attended an annual culture camp run by traditional owners.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-25/culture-camp-strengthens-indigenous-partnership
A ceremony at Victoria Barracks marked the establishment of a new Australian Army Cadets unit.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-25/new-cadet-unit-provides-greater-accessibility
Leading Seaman Suamili Nanai experienced all the bells and whistles of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-24/weightlifter-finds-his-calling
Nauru's President, Lionel Aingimea, thanked the Royal Australian Navy for its efforts on Operation Render Safe during a visit to HMAS Canberra.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-24/presidents-thanks-making-nauru-safer
Walking along the Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory, Captain James Maclean reflected on fatherhood and his family.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-24/walking-together-good-cause
Aviation is a passion for avionics technician Craftsman Cameron Powell, from the 1st Aviation Regiment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-24/aviation-career-takes-off-passion
While attending the Air Warfare Instructor Course, members of No. 2 Squadron took the rare opportunity to grow a fundraising beard.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-23/young-aviators-support-veterans
Soldiers of the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, joined Vietnam War veterans to commemorate Long Tan Day.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-23/mutual-appreciation-young-old-long-tan-day
Soldiers recently completed several adventure training activities to enhance their mental and physical toughness.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-23/using-trust-overcome-fears
About 22 hours’ drive from her family in Darwin, Private Maria Aniceto has made herself right at home in another Northern Territory town.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-23/chance-engage-indigenous-culture
Air Force Flight Sergeant Christine Williams notched up an impressive milestone by giving her 250th blood donation recently in Canberra.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-22/blood-donor-joins-250-club
The Canberra community experienced the vibrancy of the Australian Defence Force Academy at its open day on Saturday.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-22/adfa-capabilities-show-open-day
A national commemorative service recognising the 75th anniversary of Australia’s involvement in peacekeeping operations will be held in Canberra.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-22/keeping-peace-75-years
Soldiers from 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, showed no signs of nerves while undertaking the notoriously tough basic sniper training.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-22/aims-met-test-nerves
The Governor-General officially opened a new track at Kokoda Barracks to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Kokoda campaign.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-22/tracks-naming-marks-80th-anniversary-kokoda-campaign
A Territorian through and through, 1st Health Battalion’s Private Adrian Fleming is loving the opportunity to spend time in his own backyard.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-08-22/connection-country-top-end