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The Australian War Memorial’s Indigenous Liaison Officer Michael Bell held tours during NAIDOC Week to rekindle Indigenous history.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-13/future-meets-indigenous-past
An innovative, time-saving and cost-effective idea has led to Leading Seaman Boatswain Mate Bradley Reynolds awarded a gold commendation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-13/gold-commendation-awarded-safe-idea
Lance Bombardier Lauren Kreis and Lance Corporal David Zammit are the joint winners of this year’s Forces Command Soldier of the Year award.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-13/pair-joint-winners-soldier-year-award
HMAS Arunta’s marine technicians have been praised for their ingenuity in repairing a forecastle door during a storm while at sea.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-13/damaged-door-opens-opportunity-test-skills
Lance Corporal Scott Simmonds is on a six-month deployment to the United Nations Force in Cyprus.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-13/opportunity-driving-force-first-deployment
Apart from selling snacks and drinks, HMAS Arunta's canteen is promoting the name and reputation of the ship.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-13/ships-canteen-promotes-brand-arunta
The ADF leaders commanding the COVID-19 task force visited the Queensland State Disaster Coordination Centre to commit to further support.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-13/adf-leaders-commit-covid-19-support
Ten gap year sailors and officers have been lending a helping hand in the galley of HMAS Adelaide.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-13/gap-year-sailors-help-cook-up-storm
A room at Gallipoli Barracks now features a mural in a tribute to the history of the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Qld Mounted Infantry).
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-13/watering-hole-mural-honours-units-history
Flying proudly at the front gate of RAAF Base East Sale is a PC-9/A propeller painted by Gunaikurnai artist Alfie Hudson.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-13/painted-propeller-spins-yarn-about-sacrifice
The end of October’s Mental Health Awareness Month was marked at HMAS Kuttabul gymnasium with a novel marathon to raise money for Soldier On.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-12/sailors-marathon-efforts-raise-3500-soldier
Task Force COVID-19 personnel have been praised for their response to the pandemic.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-12/personnel-thanked-support
Australians serving in the Middle East have joined the broader ADF in recognising NAIDOC Week.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-12/flags-raised-middle-east-mark-naidoc-week
Australian Defence Force personnel deployed on operations across the Middle East commemorated Remembrance Day with their coalition partners.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-12/operations-paused-reflect-past-sacrifices
Many people order food with their phones, but Joint Terminal Attack Controllers hidden behind enemy lines can use them to call in air strikes.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-12/air-strike-orders-phoned-from-menu
HMAS Arunta took time out to commemorate Remembrance Day during a visit to Sasebo Naval Base, Japan.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-12/arunta-marks-remembrance-day-japan
Indigenous Elder of the Air Force Warrant Officer Uncle Harry Allie is proud to be passing on his experience.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-12/wonderful-career-inspiration
This Remembrance Day, in the midst of a difficult year, people around the world shared in a moment of silence.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-11/boys-who-stayed-young-forever
While COVID-19 restrictions prevented Anzac Day marches from proceeding earlier in the year, Remembrance Day commemorations went ahead.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-11/time-taken-remember-despite-pandemic
Four nations were represented in the Remembrance Day commemorative service held at sea on the flight deck of HMAS Adelaide.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-11/four-nations-deck-remember-fallen
One of HMAS Arunta's Indigenous crew members is relishing his time on a busy regional deployment throughout east Asia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-11/indigenous-crew-member-reaps-rewards-life-sea
Pilot Officer Gabrielle Read was pleasantly surprised to be reunited recently with two people she was at school with 10 years ago in Katherine.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-11/bush-uni-students-get-lesson-defence-opportunities
Gender adviser for land operations Lieutenant Colonel Tim Manton is understanding the human environment to make change.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-11/gender-adviser-embraces-new-mandate
Wing Commander Kelley Stewart has been fighting against inequality since the age of 10.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-11/continuing-fight-equality
The Brisbane Broncos notched up their third straight NRLW grand final win, defeating the Sydney Roosters 20-10.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-11/determination-wins-game
Collaboration with industry has improved the availability of Air Force’s C-130J Hercules transport fleet by an average of one additional aircraft in the past 18 months.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-11/industry-collaboration-keeps-more-aircraft-flying
The Royal Military College - Duntroon’s rowing team went straight from the field to the water to take part in this year’s Disher Cup Regatta.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-10/dash-from-bush-lake-keeps-afloat-50-year-tradition
An Australian sailor made a unique connection with an Indian counterpart when HMAS Ballarat took on fuel from the Indian Navy’s fleet support ship.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-10/caps-off-sailors-fuelling-friendship
The My Life at War podcast was produced by Uniting NSW.ACT.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-10/wwii-veterans-share-their-stories-podcast
The ADF’s Red Berets parachuted into Mt Panorama carrying the Australian and Army flags before the start of this year's Bathurst 1000.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-10/red-berets-chute-cars