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Six ADF members have returned to their hometown of the Sunshine Coast to share their knowledge and passion for the ADF to local high schools.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-25/recruiting-next-generation
Despite being told by her school’s career counsellor that ADFA was “only for boys”, four years later Flight Lieutenant Kaitlin Flynn graduated from the academy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-26/glass-ceiling-no-barrier-engineer
The new Boxer Multi-Purpose Vehicle is being put to the test in the largest exercise they have operated in to date.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-25/boxers-ring-first-major-exercise
HMAS Anzac has returned home, marking the end of an extended deployment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-24/hmas-anzac-returns-home
Personnel from the 1st Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, have this month been back firing live rounds.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-24/artillery-regiment-back-range
Following in his father’s footsteps to serve his country, Signaller Jack Connoley reunited with his dad on deployment to Vanuatu.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-26/family-reunited-through-international-deployment
A smoking ceremony has marked the start of construction works for the new Armoured Fighting Vehicle Facilities Program Simulation Centre.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-24/ceremony-marks-start-training-simulator-project
HMAS Anzac has safely returned a group of Indonesian fishermen rescued in the Indian Ocean to their home port in Bali.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-21/rescued-indonesian-fishermen-are-home
Before Army personnel began Exercise Diamond Walk, they were reminded that Indigenous people have been walking the area for thousands of years.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-25/exercise-forming-connections
The COVID-19 pandemic has made resupplying a Navy ship with essential fuel and fresh produce during an overseas deployment challenging.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-27/pandemic-supplies-new-challenges
HMAS Sydney's ship’s company marked the first anniversary of the ship's commissioning near San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-21/sydney-has-bridged-year
RAAF Base Williams at Laverton is the first Air Force base in Victoria to feature an Indigenous yarning circle.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-28/yarning-circle-first-air-force-victoria
Civilian employers of ADF reservists have been recognised for their support at a thank-you event at Lancer Barracks in Parramatta.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-21/reservists-employers-thanked-support
Army and Air Force personnel have put their newly learned skills in coordinating close air support for soldiers on the ground into practice.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-24/students-graduate-bang
Defence and industry collaboration took a step forward with the official opening of Moog Australia’s new $2 million facility.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-21/new-facility-boost-adf-capabilities
Joining the ADF is an option for people of all ages, as Corporal Laura Wakeling and her husband Aircraftman Tim Wakeling can attest.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-21/age-no-barrier-joining-adf
A passage exercise with the Indonesian Navy has given one sailor in HMAS Anzac a chance to showcase her language skills.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-26/anzac-indonesian-capability-showcased
Able Seaman Rowan Fox believes a decade in various roles in hospitality prepared him for a career in the Navy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-20/anzacs-jack-all-trades
The relationship between the NRL South Sydney Rabbitohs and 104 Battery, 1RAA has been reinvigorated after a visit to Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-27/red-green-bonds-strengthened
The Australian Defence Force Rugby League women’s side kicked off this year's competition.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-20/womens-rugby-kicks-off
After a 30-year career in Army, Warrant Officer Class One Michael Landy wasn’t sure what to expect when he went on an industry placement.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-23/industry-placement-enhances-knowledge
HMAS Parramatta has completed the eight-warship multinational Exercise ARC21 off the coast of Japan.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-20/international-exercise-learning-experience
The crew of HMAS Anzac was giving a gift to other mariners on the 25th anniversary of the ship’s commissioning into the Navy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-19/crew-giving-others-ships-birthday
Defence scientist, Dr Brodie McDonald has been awarded the 2021 Land Forces Young Innovator award.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-31/armour-expert-takes-out-young-innovator-award
Flying Officer Ayah Khalid has lived in three countries, but has found her home in Air Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-28/finding-home-air-force
Defence's ground-breaking biometrics research is being used to combat serious crimes against children.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-26/protecting-children-enhancing-facial-recognition
Soldiers, sailors and aviators were put through the paces during Exercise Polygon Wood at Gallipoli Barracks.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-27/joint-force-hits-mark-during-exercise
Trooper Alexander Williams said seeing the positive impact of the Proud Warrior youth program brought him a lot of joy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-19/taking-pride-being-warrior-youth
Teams from across Army went head-to-head in the Inter-Brigade Rugby Competition in Brisbane.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-18/army-rugby-big-hit
RAAF Base Wagga welcomed back an old friend who was evacuated from his house during the 2019-20 bushfires.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-27/old-friend-shows-his-gratitude