Air Force’s C-130J Hercules transport aircraft crews have returned to Lord Howe Island for essential training.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-24/hercules-crews-return-lord-howe-island
The crew of HMAS Stalwart recently achieved a major milestone in the ship’s short time in service when they successfully conducted the ship's first replenishment at sea.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-25/hmas-stalwart-open-business
About 40 new, innovative technologies are being tested and evaluated in the waters of Jervis Bay on Exercise Autonomous Warrior.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-24/navy-tests-autonomous-technologies
The crew of HMAS Ararat rescued the crew of a Royal Solomon Islands Police Force vessel last Saturday.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-24/hmas-ararats-crew-rescues-solomon-islands-police
The Australian Army, United States Marine Corps and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force are working together on Exercise Southern Jackaroo.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-23/jackaroo-removes-fences-improve-interoperability
As COVID-19 took hold in Solomon Islands, the ban on public gatherings made the role of the chaplain assigned to Operation Lilia challenging.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-24/chaplain-helps-solomon-islands-communities-during-lockdowns
Keeping an eagle eye is more than just a saying for United Nations Military Observer Captain John Whiteley.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-24/observers-help-keep-peace-golan
When Warrant Officer Natasha McRoe first went to sea in the early 2000s, options to connect with her family from the ship were limited.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-20/their-faces-light-up-are-you-going-sea-mum
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