On March 20, die-hard aviation enthusiasts recreated a race 100 years in the making: the Serpentine Air Race. 
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-28/100-years-still-race
Commander of the Operation Flood Assist joint task force met with Royal Australian Navy sailors deployed to northern New South Wales.  
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-24/navy-surges-into-murwillumbah
United States navy crew from USS Frank Cable were presented with the Brisbane city flag in recognition of their efforts in the post-flood clean-up.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-24/us-crew-thanked-their-help
HMAS Canberra, her crew and embarked forces have arrived in Townsville following their deployment on Operation Tonga Assist 2022.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-24/hmas-canberra-returns-from-tonga
A barbecue was held at the Broadwater–Rileys Hill Community Hall to celebrate the help the soldiers from 8/9 RAR.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-23/part-community-broadwater
Australia's elite athletes will again look to Army for an edge in their preparation for competition. 
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-24/ais-seeks-army-mentors
ADF personnel recently deployed to Palau have spent time engaging with locals and the community.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-23/joining-community-palau
Navy personnel who helped clear flood material from the Brisbane River and Moreton Bay were given a big thank you recently in Brisbane.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-23/navy-team-thanked-brisbane-river-work
When Army pastor Chaplain Stephen Copland heard several remote islands in Palau had no religious services for months, he jumped at the chance to provide support. During his time on Operation Solania, Chaplain Copland sailed from Palau’s capital city, Koror, to the remote islands of Angaur,…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-24/palau-pastoral-care-brings-rewards
Squadron Leader Esther Suh was motivated to appreciate individual differences and learn how to harness diverse experiences.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-22/unique-focus-air-force-career
Flying Officer Punam Singh Wahan was inspired to join Air Force to be part of something bigger.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-22/diversity-crucial-innovation
Lieutenant Timothy Elphick had a reunion with his mother while deployed supporting families affected by flood waters in northern New South Wales.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-22/family-unites-while-supporting-floods
Understanding and accepting the value that comes from being unique has been a life journey for Pilot Officer Gulman Kaur Madahar.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-22/taking-hold-new-opportunities
Defence operations analyst Dr Alexander Kalloniatis wins the 2021 Minister’s Award for Achievement in Defence Science.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-23/top-defence-science-prize-awarded
An Australian national flag has been saved from the floods, restored and presented as a gift to Ipswich City Council.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-21/flag-saved-restored-ipswich
Defence enters into a new space era with the establishment of Defence Space Command and the release of the Defence Space Strategy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-23/defence-soars-into-space
Staying calm no matter the situation is just the norm for Flying Officer Ishan Goel.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-21/staying-calm-focused
Army soldiers are delivering feed to farmers around Casino in northern New South Wales as part of Operation Flood Assist.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-21/hay-its-way
Army soldiers from Sydney have worked with NSW Fire & Rescue to assist in the clean-up of Sackville Ski Gardens holiday park.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-21/soldiers-support-sackville
An aerial firefighting capability has recently been established at Royal Australian Air Force Base Edinburgh.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-21/responding-rapidly-times-emergency
Army soldiers from 8th/9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, have been in the region since Operation Flood Assist 2022 commenced, helping volunteers and triaging support.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-21/volunteer-spirit-strong-broadwater
A 51st Battalion, Far North Queensland Regiment, contingent deployed from across Cape York and the Torres Strait to support Operation Flood Assist 2022.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-21/northern-australian-reservists-answer-call
Army soldiers from 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, have been cleaning up a three-classroom school in northern NSW.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-18/school-restoration-symbol-hope
Corporal Mitchell McLean from 1st Combat Signal Regiment has returned home to Casino to assist as part of Operation Flood Assist.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-18/back-school-army-corporal
The ADF is working with its south-west Pacific neighbours to detect and deter illegal maritime activity in the region.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-18/navy-air-force-support-pacific-fisheries
A memorial honouring the Empire Air Training Scheme is nearing completion at the entrance to RAAF Base Wagga.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-18/wagga-honours-empire-air-training-role
USS Frank Cable recently arrived in Brisbane, and members of the ship’s company stepped ashore to help with flood clean-up tasks.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-18/us-navy-crew-helps-clean-up
In a first for the Navy, three women hold the service’s top engineering roles. 
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-11/women-lead-way-navy-engineering