Moving to new towns and cities is often par for the course for a Defence member, but the Navy community support is strong.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-17/navy-supportive-community
Born and raised in Hobart, 27-year-old Leading Seaman Harriet Shepperd returned to the city in HMAS Hobart, which supported the Royal Hobart Regatta.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-17/accidental-career-takes-sailor-home
The Royal Australian Air Force worked to advance its anti-submarine warfare tactics during Exercise Sea Dragon.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-16/advancing-maritime-interoperability
Air Force logisticians, past and present, have been honoured at the Air Force Memorial, RAAF Base Point Cook.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-16/air-force-equipment-branch-honoured
Army combat engineer Lieutenant Lauren Barclay started 2022 in a new role with a deployment on her first oversees operation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-16/troop-commander-hits-ground-running
Army medic Private Justin Banks' deployment on Operation Tonga Assist 2022 is his third 'assist’ operation in three years.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-16/personal-connection-medic-helping-tonga
Brisbane’s 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment have started clean-up operations in Tonga.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-16/army-engineers-start-clean-up
HMAS Supply arrived in Tongan waters as part of Operation Tonga Assist 2022 and conducted its first replenishment at sea with HMAS Adelaide.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-15/hmas-supply-arrives-tonga
Republic of Fiji Military Forces have arrived in Tonga to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief alongside Australian troops.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-15/fijians-arrive-assist-tonga
An all-female crew has flown a C-27J Spartan transport aircraft into the history books at Air Force’s No. 35 Squadron.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-15/flying-into-history-books
HMAS Arunta’s ship’s company has been busy maintaining and enhancing their skills since departing for a regional presence deployment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-15/crew-trains-hard-lead-up-deployment
ADF and Republic of Fiji Military Forces personnel are working side-by-side in Tonga.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-16/working-together-support-tonga
Is it a badge or a crest?” is a question Paul 'Badger' Burnett is asked daily in his job as Manager Navy Badges.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-15/badge-designer-maintains-navy-traditions
Sailors have navigated by the stars since the dawn of time, but now Navy is looking skyward to understand who is observing us.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-15/keeping-eye-space
HMAS Hobart has provided an impressive backdrop in the Derwent River for the 184th Royal Hobart Regatta from February 12-14.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-28/hmas-hobart-comes-home-regatta
A deployment to Tonga has been a fascinating opportunity for a Navy meteorologist and oceanographer to use his skills to help others.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-14/unique-skill-set-helps-adf-task-force
The Royal Australian Air Force has a new commander to lead its Surveillance and Response Group.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-14/surveillance-response-group-changes-command
ADF and Papua New Guinea Defence Force personnel are providing vital assistance to PNG with its COVID-19 response.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-11/working-together-support-png
Australian personnel step ashore to survey damage caused by the volcanic eruption and tsunami last month.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-11/first-adf-troops-land-vacated-tongan-island
The Minister for Defence officially opened a new $14 million hypersonic research facility in Brisbane.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-11/hypersonic-precinct-supercharge-research
Air Force mentors met the next generation of leaders in the space sector at the YMCA ‘Space Squad’ in Canberra.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-11/space-squad-next-generation
ADF personnel across Australia are gearing up to further support the aged-care sector.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-10/adf-surges-aged-care-support
Snipers from 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, started the new year with a week in the Wide Bay training area.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-09/snipers-hone-their-skills
RAAF Base Amberley has hosted a number of Japan Air Self-Defense Force aircraft to support Japanese efforts on the response to the Tonga earthquake.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-08/amberley-hosts-japan-air-self-defense-force
The Royal Australian Air Force has deployed aircraft and personnel to Guam and other islands in Micronesia to conduct Exercise Cope North 22.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-07/exercise-cope-north-under-way
Often the first to arrive during operations, Air Force’s No. 37 Squadron is also now first to comply with new Defence-wide training regulations.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-04/leading-way-training
A Royal Australian Navy officer on a training exercise in the UK found himself in the middle of a real-life rescue.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-04/aussie-rescue-mission-uk
Headquarters Joint Operations Command has moved quickly to establish a new coordination cell to respond to Tonga.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-02/coordination-crucial-tonga-mission
Adapting to unique challenges on deployment led to chef Leading Seaman Tenielle Walter receiving an Australia Day award.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-02/award-dished-out-meeting-challenges
A third Bell 412 helicopter for the New South Wales Rural Fire Service has arrived courtesy of Air Force’s No. 36 Squadron.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-02/third-bells-charm