At work, Flying Officer Scott Wilson is responsible for 35 staff, 5 million litres of fuel, two mechanical workshops and an aircraft arrester system.
But when he gets home, Flying Officer Wilson and wife Sarah team up to take care of their two boys and three girls, aged between five and 12.
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https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-20/many-rewarding-roles-busy-officer-dad
As a member of the Multinational Force and Observers as part of Operation Mazurka, Sergeant Kelly is located at North Camp, el Gorah in north Sinai.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-20/operation-mazurka-no-day-same-north-camp
The backbone of Operation Mazurka, chief clerk Sergeant Stephanie Brooks, wields a keyboard to keep our troops on track.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-24/soldier-wields-her-keyboard-deployment
Personnel representing seven nations marched into a parade ground in Egypt, marking the 40th anniversary of the Multinational Force and Observers in the Sinai Peninsula.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-19/helping-keep-peace-sinai-40-years
Two new vessels have been handed over to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force to support its maritime capability.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-18/small-boats-big-gesture-friendship
Three women in the maritime industry reflect on their careers on the inaugural International Day of Women in Maritime.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-18/women-maritime-industry-celebrated
Major Josh Halloran reflects on his different roles during National Families Week.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-18/strong-families-promote-stronger-defence-force
Leading Seaman Suamili Nanai has been selected in the Australian weightlifting team to compete at the Commonwealth Games.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-18/sailor-selected-commonwealth-games-team
Seven Air Force personnel have graduated from the inaugural ASR-NG fixed defence air traffic control surveillance sensor course.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-17/first-raaf-graduates-inaugural-radar-course
Hundreds of Australian soldiers, Japanese troops and US Marines have started a major warfighting exercise in Queensland.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-17/exercise-southern-jackaroo-enhances-international-combat-readiness
The crew of Armidale-class patrol boat HMAS Ararat conducted the final freedom of entry parade in Ararat on May 7.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-17/crew-parades-final-time-ararat
National Families Week is held annually from May 15-21.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-16/air-force-support-helps-family-stay-connected
Australia and the US have signed a memorandum of cooperation that paves the way for a forum to facilitate civil-military health cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-16/agreement-set-strengthen-healthcare-indo-pacific
The 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea was commemorated in Darwin on May 7.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-16/critical-wwii-battle-remembered
How brave must someone be to charge on horseback at night when the ground can’t be seen?
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-17/bravery-light-horse-cavalry-charge-recognised
After deploying on back-to-back international operations to Afghanistan and Iraq, Warrant Officer Grayson Poon is now on deployment in his home country.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-17/deployment-png-homecoming-soldier
The band of the 1st Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, performed music from the Star Wars movie franchise in Brisbane.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-13/force-star-wars-brisbane-night
The rollout of the new maritime multi-patterned uniform has begun in the Sydney region.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-13/new-navy-uniform-collaborative-success
The first mobile training team for the 2022 series of international engagement activities in Timor-Leste has strengthened Australia’s ties.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-13/army-engineers-strengthen-ties-timor-leste
The future of maritime and naval technology was on display at the Indo Pacific Conference 2022 in Sydney.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-12/sea-power-2022-maritime-technology-inspires-future-workforce
3rd Brigade personnel provided training to the Papua New Guinea Defence Force to enhance stability operations in the lead-up to the country’s next elections.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-12/exchanging-tactics-png
Defence’s new approach to sustaining the Navy’s growing fleet was officially launched at the Sea Power 2022 conference.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-12/new-maintenance-model-returns-ships-water-faster
An Air Force nurse, on assignment in Papua New Guinea, epitomises the dedication and bravery that International Nurses Day (12 May) celebrates.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-12/nurse-not-afraid-challenge
Today is International Nurses Day and Defence is celebrating the extraordinary efforts of its nursing workforce.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-12/work-nurses-celebrated
This year’s Exercise Kakadu is expected to be the largest international maritime activity hosted by the Navy in its history.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-12/navy-hosts-largest-international-exercise-its-history
Navy candidates this week cruised Sydney Harbour on board Navy’s Huon-class minehunter, HMAS Gascoyne.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-12/sydney-harbour-cruise-navy-minehunter-inspires-future-leaders
Fifteen Australians interested in careers in the Navy have toured HMAS Sydney as part of the Indo Pacific 2022 conference program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-12/tour-navy-destroyer-excites-potential-recruits
The Australian Defence Force is looking for adult volunteers to lead and inspire young people as part of the Navy, Army and Air Force cadets.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-11/adf-cadets-want-you-call-adult-volunteers
Maritime leaders joined Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Michael Noonan, in outlining opportunities to enhance maritime security in the Indo-Pacific at Sea Power 2022.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-11/sea-power-nations-share-common-vision-indo-pacific-security
Defence leaders opened the Sea Power 2022 conference by outlining the importance of working with like-minded partners.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-11/sea-power-defence-leaders-say-collaboration-important-indo-pacific-prosperity