First they swept and cleared debris, now soldiers deployed to the flood-affected northern rivers are rolling up their sleeves to donate blood.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-13/lifeblood-welcomes-flood-donors
Peter Brown has been announced as the team Australia flag-bearer for the Invictus Games The Hague 2020. 
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-11/invictus-games-flag-bearer-named
A mid-air ‘top up’ has kept United States Navy P-8A Poseidon crews on mission while training in Australia. 
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-11/joint-force-be-reckoned
Defence was proud to support the Warbirds over Scone air show from March 26 to 27 in the Upper Hunter Valley region. 
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-11/historical-line-up-scone
ADF personnel deployed on Operation Flood Assist 2022 visited Rivers Secondary College students recently to give them a glimpse of service life.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-11/adf-invited-back-school
Chief Petty Officer Sharon Brown has witnessed a significant change in attitude towards women in her 42-and-a-half-year naval career.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-15/attitudes-changed-over-long-career
Family members of Ordinary Seaman Edward 'Teddy' Sheean VC have had a sea ride in the Navy submarine named after him.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-11/submarine-sea-ride-honour-family
A Tongan town official cleared his land with a machete to allow a Navy helicopter to land during Operation Tonga Assist 2022.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-08/landing-little-help-from-friend
The Australian Government is providing further support to the Government of Ukraine by gifting 20 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-08/further-support-ukraine
Air Force has welcomed Air Vice-Marshal Darren Goldie as the new Air Commander Australia, who was formally appointed during the change of command ceremony on April 7.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-08/air-commander-australia-change-hands
The Air Force Proficiency and Leadership Awards were held at RAAF Base Point Cook, the birthplace of the Australian Flying Corps and the Royal Australian Air Force, on March 29. No. 460 Squadron’s Corporal Laura Pearson was named Enlisted Aviator of the Year for her work in space intelligence.…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-07/aviators-recognised-air-force-awards
The Australia Defence Force is working closely with the Pacific nation of Palau to enable it to patrol its vast territorial waters and protect vital fisheries from poaching.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-08/palaus-patrol-boat-supports-pacific-priorities
The crew of Armidale-class patrol boat HMAS Maitland has conducted a freedom of entry parade in Maitland, NSW.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-07/crew-parades-through-city-final-time
The government has advanced its $1 billion weapons program in announcing two industry partners.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-06/weapons-program-fires-up
Air Force loadmaster Corporal Antonia Guterres is supporting Defence activities and operations across the globe.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-06/loadmaster-paving-way
Air Force bases around the nation celebrated the 101st birthday of the Royal Australian Air Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-06/air-force-celebrates-101-years
HMAS Arunta returned to Fleet Base East on April 5 after a three-month regional presence deployment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-06/warm-welcome-crew
 When it came time to choose a career, Captain Elise McKenzie knew aviation was the right move.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-05/robotics-key-factor-career-choice
Wing Commander Robyn Kidd has become the first female chaplain within Air Force to be promoted to the rank of wing commander.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-05/taking-lead-chaplaincy
Assisting with bushfire evacuations and supply drops to flood victims are just part of the job as a C-27J Spartan captain. 
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-05/spartan-captain-living-his-dream
Residents of Casino, northern NSW, turned out on April 2 to thank Australian Defence Force personnel on Operation Flood Assist.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-03/spirits-lifted-day-thanks
The Australian Defence Force Cyber Gap Program (ADFCGP) has partnered with Cybermerc to help grow Australia’s sovereign cyber workforce.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-04/adf-cyber-gap-program-partners-industry
Flight Lieutenant Burentogtokh Altantsetseg, an armament engineer, took on the role of interpreter at the Air and Space Power Conference.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-01/interpreting-generals-wife
The first Australian-built aircraft in more than 50 years has been officially named in a ceremony held at RAAF Base Amberley.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-01/introducing-ghost-bat
HMAS Canberra's crew completed the 96km March On challenge raising funds for Soldier On while sailing home from Operation Tonga Assist 2022.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-04/marching-deck-mental-health
The Air Force Centenary program has concluded with a commemorative dedication of a new memorial at RAAF Base Point Cook.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-31/air-force-centenary-memorial-dedication
RAAF Bases Pearce and Learmonth were called upon to project airpower in support of firefighting capabilities in WA. 
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-04-01/assisting-bushfire-response
Two former Australian Defence Force Cyber Gap Program participants continue to be involved in the program as mentors.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-31/adf-cyber-gap-participants-become-mentors
Based in Adelaide, Corporal Charlie Morris has returned to his home town of Lismore as part of Operation Flood Assist. 
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-31/soldier-proud-help-home-town-during-floods