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A World War II veteran has returned to the shore establishment where his career in the Navy began almost seven decades ago.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-03-03/navy-veteran-returns-where-it-all-began
Leading Seaman Ryan Brooks loves cooking, especially when it comes to preparing the Chief of Navy’s favourite dishes.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-03-03/chef-tastes-success
The crews of HMAS Sirius and HMAS Anzac have conducted vital firefighting and toxic hazard training.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-03-03/training-ensures-crews-prepared-emergencies
Fifty personnel will present the ADF’s showcase of diversity and inclusion at the LGBTI community’s annual festival.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-03-04/marching-pride-mardi-gras
Six prototype infantry fighting vehicles have arrived in Australia as part of the Land 400 Phase 3 program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-03-03/prototype-vehicles-arrive-assessment
As International Women's Day approaches, Defence reflects on the contribution women have made in the ADF over the years.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-03-03/moving-towards-gender-equality
A coin has been secured to the main mast of Navy's first offshore patrol vessel in a tradition dating back thousands of years.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-26/ancient-tradition-followed-modern-ship
Soldiers from the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, have qualified on the Remington 870 shotgun, a key weapon in the urban battlespace.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-03-02/shotgun-training-advances-urban-warfare-capability
A RAAF C-17A delivered much needed humanitarian relief supplies to Fiji to assist with Tropical Cyclone Ana recovery efforts.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-26/aircraft-supports-humanitarian-relief-operation-fiji
Navy Tridents are gearing up to take on a range of international and representative teams in the Harmony Cup nines tournament.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-26/tridents-set-tackle-quality-opponents
Sail Training Ship Young Endeavour has completed its first voyage since sailing was suspended in March last year because of COVID-19.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-03-03/voyages-endeavour-build-confidence-youth
Three new F-35A Lightning II aircraft have arrived at RAAF Base Williamtown from the United States, bringing Air Force's current fleet size to 33.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-03-01/three-new-lightnings-touch-down
A KC-30A off-loaded 318,000 litres of fuel to US fighter jets in 17 air-to-air refuelling missions during Exercise Cope North.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-03-02/exercise-filled-refuelling-missions
Ten ADFA engineering students have completed a six-week placement with Navy Engineering Branch working alongside qualified professionals.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-03-01/students-step-out-classroom-learn
Exercise Cope North gave aeromedical evacuation teams from Air Force, Japan and the United States the opportunity to work together.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-03-01/aeromedical-teams-hone-skills
Air Force personnel work with their United States and Japanese counterparts to reopen an airfield in Guam on Exercise Cope North.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-26/nations-work-together-airbase-exercise
The orderly room team at Air Force’s No. 36 Squadron has introduced some novel approaches to improving their workplace, with positive results.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-26/taking-time-improve-teamwork-motivation
COVID-19 has impacted many exercises for the ADF and for Chaplain Stuart Asquith on Exercise Cope North it was no different.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-26/covid-safe-chaplaincy-during-exercise
ADF members and the United States Marine Corp held services on February 19 to commemorate the bombing of Darwin in 1942.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-25/bombing-darwin-commemorated
An F-35A aircraft has been inducted into BAE Systems Australia’s maintenance depot as part of the next major milestone in the Joint Strike Fighter Program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-25/first-f-35a-maintenance
Former Petty Officer Danny Joyce was presented with an Australian Service Medal.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-26/sailor-testament-defence-values
Construction of a new health and wellbeing facility is due to start mid-year at Puckapunyal.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-25/fitness-first-new-puckapunyal-centre
ADF members working on the COVID-19 frontline were among the first Australians to be vaccinated.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-24/frontline-personnel-vaccinated
Five donated fire trucks were delivered to Papua New Guinea by HMAS Choules in appreciation of PNG's help to Australia during last summer's bushfires.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-23/truckload-thanks
HMA Ships Gascoyne and Diamantina flexed their mine-hunting muscles during the first phase of their Fleet Concentration Period.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-25/minehunters-flex-muscles-during-exercise
An Air Force C-130J Hercules will make two 4600km return trips to New Zealand to take part in the Wings Over Wairarapa air show amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-25/herculean-effort-ensures-show-goes
Reservist Corporal Mohammed Alam has been recognised for his prolific volunteering for military and community service with an Australia Day Medallion.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-24/prolific-volunteer-earns-australia-day-medallion
It's been nearly 70 years since former Able Seaman Ronald Bergman undertook his training at HMAS Cerberus.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-22/wwii-veteran-visits-base-where-his-service-began
Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell was full of praise for personnel on a recent visit to south-east Queensland.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-24/cdf-offers-praise-checks-out-boxers
Army has rolled out a telematics system that tracks vehicle speeds and driver hours to many of its vehicles.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-22/tracking-system-all-about-driver-safety